Palm Jumeirah

The tree-shaped island of Palm Jumeirah is renowned for beautiful hotels, elegant apartment towers and world-class restaurants. Food trucks offering snacks such as shawarma dot the Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk, popular for its views of the Dubai coastline and the Burj Al Arab sail shaped hotel.

Quick facts

• Name: Palm Jumeirah
• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Built 2001
• Type of attraction: Architectural/Island
• Ticket price: Free

It’s an amazing architectural marvel, entire small city is sitting on an artificial island, one of the kind in the world. It is best enjoyed with helicopter tour, where you can truly observe its magnificence.

The Palm has a well-developed infrastructure, including highways, tunnels, and public transportation. As a result, you’ll have easy access to the island’s many hotels, restaurants, and attractions. You can also take the Palm Monorail to Atlantis, which is located at the helm.

A popular option is to sail around Palm Jumeirah in a yacht or speedboat, with several private tour companies to pick from. For a truly unique experience, thrill seekers can even jump above the island. Going on a helicopter tour is also unforgetable experience.

Club Vista Mare is a great place to go for a laid-back evening. The restaurants are situated on a pier that juts out into the water. Breeze Beach Grill serves al fresco nibbles and intriguing dishes, while Ibn AlBahr serves fresh seafood with an Arabic flair. Both provide stunning views of the Arabian Gulf, Dubai’s cityscape, and the magnificent Burj Al Arab Jumeirah.

Interesting facts about Palm Jumeirah

Here are some interesting facts about this unique landmark:

• It was built in only six years.
• It was built from more than 120 million cubic meters of rock and sand.
• Engineers used satellite imagery to plan perfect shape of the island.
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