Nakheel: the developer behind Palm Jumeirah

Palm Jumeirah is one of the first things people associate with Dubai. The island has become as iconic as the Burj Khalifa or Dubai Mall. But most people outside the UAE don’t know that this engineering masterpiece was created by the developer Nakheel Properties.

How Nakheel became known worldwide

• Palm Jumeirah - the world’s largest man-made island in the shape of a palm tree. Built on reclaimed land in the Persian Gulf, it spans 560 hectares, with hundreds of villas and apartments, plus dozens of hotels and resorts. It attracts millions of tourists every year.

• The World Islands - an archipelago of more than 260 islands arranged in the shape of a world map, symbolizing Dubai’s global ambitions.

• Deira Islands (Dubai Islands) - a new coastal district covering more than 15 square kilometers, featuring residential areas, hotels, and shopping centers.

• Dragon Mart - the largest Chinese goods trading hub outside of China, with more than 1.2 square kilometers of retail space and tens of millions of annual visitors.
  
  

Architectural landmarks and signature projects

• Palm Jumeirah is home to Atlantis The Palm, one of the world’s most famous hotels, with a waterpark, aquarium, and thousands of rooms.
  
  

• The island also hosts villas and apartments owned by global celebrities, including David Beckham, Shah Rukh Khan, and high-profile business leaders from Europe and Asia.
  
  

• On The World Islands, private islands belong to investors from multiple countries, including Sweden and Lebanon.
  

Nakheel in numbers

• Founded in 2000, Nakheel has become one of the key players in Dubai’s real estate market.

• Its portfolio includes more than 15,000 villas and apartments and over 500 km of man-made shoreline.

• According to Gulf News, Palm Jumeirah alone is valued at more than $12 billion.

• As Arabian Business reports, Nakheel has invested more than $22 billion into Dubai’s growth over the past two decades.
  

Why investors choose Nakheel

• Unique assets: Palm Jumeirah and The World Islands have no equivalents anywhere in the world.

• ROI: Rental yields on Palm Jumeirah average 5-7% annually, supported by steady demand from tourists and expatriates.

• Prestige: Owning property on Palm Jumeirah is recognized globally as a status symbol.

• Diversification: Beyond residential, Nakheel develops commercial projects - shopping malls, offices, and hotels.
  

In summary: Nakheel’s role in Dubai’s growth

• Nakheel is the developer that transformed Dubai’s coastline into a global symbol of luxury and innovation.

• Palm Jumeirah has become one of the world’s most recognizable projects, while The World Islands embody the city’s bold ambitions.

• The company has invested over $20 billion, created hundreds of kilometers of artificial shoreline, and attracted tens of millions of visitors to Dubai.

• For investors, Nakheel remains a reliable choice: stable ROI, unique assets, the prestige of a brand that has secured its place in the history of modern architecture.