Buying · Palm Jumeirah

How to Buy Property in Palm Jumeirah

The step-by-step DLD process for buying in Palm Jumeirah, from offer to title deed, with real timelines.

Price per sqft

AED 3,800 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 190,000/yr

Gross yield

5–6%

Short-let occupancy

86%

The eight steps

Shortlist and view, agree price, sign Form F (MOU) with a 10% deposit, seller applies for the developer NOC, book the trustee office appointment, pay the 4% DLD fee and manager's cheques, receive the title deed, then hand over keys. Cash deals close in 2–4 weeks, mortgaged deals in 4–8.

Budget for Palm Jumeirah

At AED 3,800 per sqft, a typical unit here transacts near AED 2,964,000. Add 4% DLD, ~AED 4,200 trustee fee, 2% agency and 0.25% mortgage registration if financed.

Palm Jumeirah at a glance

Palm Jumeirah is Dubai's ultra-prime beachfront address of branded residences and signature villas. Buying sits at AED 3,800 per sqft — roughly AED 2,964,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 190,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 1,093 a night at 86% occupancy, around AED 343,093 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 473,468 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Can foreigners buy in Palm Jumeirah?

Yes — Palm Jumeirah is a designated freehold area, so any nationality can take 100% ownership.

How long does the transfer take in Palm Jumeirah?

Two to four weeks for a cash purchase; four to eight weeks with a mortgage.