Living in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Monthly rent in AED (د.إ). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Dubai dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about د.إ10,650/month — roughly 46% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 10 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run د.إ14,200 - د.إ18,300/month and three-bedrooms د.إ23,300 - د.إ31,700/month on second-hand contracts. At 30 minutes to the center by monorail, it sits farther out than most Dubai areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the luxury, iconic, beach tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see International City. For a shorter commute, see Downtown Dubai.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps مول نخلة جميرا as the nearest rail stop and Waitross as the nearest supermarket around the Palm Jumeirah reference point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Palm Jumeirah costs د.إ9,200 - د.إ12,100/month (second-hand contract) or د.إ7,900 - د.إ10,800/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from د.إ14,200 - د.إ18,300/month, and a 3-bedroom from د.إ23,300 - د.إ31,700/month.

Is Palm Jumeirah safe for expats?

Palm Jumeirah has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Palm Jumeirah to Dubai center?

The commute from Palm Jumeirah to Dubai city center takes approximately 30 minutes by monorail.

What is Palm Jumeirah like to live in?

Iconic palm-shaped island. Luxury living, private beaches, 5-star hotels and restaurants. In our data it is tagged as luxury, iconic, beach.