Palm Jumeirah

Q: Can you swim on Palm Jumeirah?

<span data-sheets-value="{'1':2,'2':'Yes, you can swim on Palm Jumeirah. While there is no public beach, there are many hotels and private venues that offer beach access and swimming pools. If you are not a hotel guess there will be a variety of offers and day passes available.'}" data-sheets-userformat="{'2':5119,'3':{'1':0},'4':[null,2,16773836],'5':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'6':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'7':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'8':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'9':1,'10':1,'11':4,'12':0,'15':'Arial'}" style="text-align: center;">Yes, you can swim on Palm Jumeirah. There are many hotels and private venues that offer beach access and swimming pools. If you are not a hotel guest, there will be a variety of offers and day passes available.

Q: Can you walk around Palm Jumeirah?

<span data-sheets-value="{'1':2,'2':'Yes, visitors can walk around Palm Jumeirah island. The Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk provides a walkway along the outer coastline, behind Atlantis, The Palm and built over the rocks of the Palm's breakwater. You can also walk around The Pointe, with a huge range of shops and restaurants.'}" data-sheets-userformat="{'2':5119,'3':{'1':0},'4':[null,2,16773836],'5':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'6':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'7':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'8':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'9':1,'10':1,'11':4,'12':0,'15':'Arial'}" style="text-align: center;">Yes, visitors can walk around Palm Jumeirah island. The Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk provides a walkway along the outer coastline, behind Atlantis, The Palm , and is built over the rocks of the Palm's breakwater. You can also walk around The Pointe, which has a huge range of shops and restaurants.

Q: How can I see Palm Jumeirah?

You can visit The View at The Palm for great views of the island. The wide range of hotel attractions, shopping areas and the Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk are all open to the public. The Pointe is also a very popular dining and leisure area.

Q: Is Palm Jumeirah a good place to live?

<span data-sheets-value="{'1':2,'2':'With access to great restaurants, shopping venues and hotel facilities, Palm Jumeirah is one of the best places to live in Dubai. As well as being a unique man-made island, it offers residents and visitors everything they need, with great access to the rest of the city.'}" data-sheets-userformat="{'2':5119,'3':{'1':0},'4':[null,2,16773836],'5':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'6':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'7':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'8':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'9':1,'10':1,'11':4,'12':0,'15':'Arial'}" style="text-align: center; color: #000000;">With access to great restaurants, shopping venues and hotel facilities, Palm Jumeirah is one of the best places to live in Dubai. As well as being a unique man-made island, it offers residents and visitors everything they need, with great access to the rest of the city.

Q: Is Palm Jumeirah open to the public?

The Palm Jumeirah can be accessed at any time with no entry fee. Think of it as a regular Dubai neighbourhood, with a unique shape and history. All of the hotels, shopping facilities, restaurants and attractions will have their own opening times.

Dubai is famous for its soaring skyline – and that’s not the only feat of engineering to capture the world’s imagination. Built from reclaimed land in a series of artificial archipelagos, Palm Jumeirah is shaped like a palm tree when viewed from above.

The unique island is home to some of Dubai's top luxury resorts, including Atlantis, The Palm, FIVE Palm Jumeirah Hotel, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, One&Only The Palm and many more. There are fantastic fine dining options, such as Nobu and 101 Dining Lounge, and several restaurants, beach clubs and other attractions located all around the island.

Palm Jumeirah location and transport

Access is easy, with a network of roads, tunnels and public transport options such as the Palm Monorail. The rail service includes a free car park at the base of the Palm and offers stops at Atlantis, The Palm and Nakheel Mall.

Sailing around Palm Jumeirah in a yacht or speedboat is a popular option, with many private touring companies to choose from. Alternatively, you can admire the boats from Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk or the vibrant Palm West Beach, while thrill-seekers can also take to the skies with Skydive Dubai.

For a laidback evening, check out Club Vista Mare – a series of restaurants built on a pier that stretches out over the water. Options include signature comfort food at Ría Restaurant and fresh seafood with an Arabic twist at Ibn AlBahr. All restaurants offer views of the Arabian Gulf, Dubai skyline and majestic Burj Al Arab.

How to get to Palm Jumeirah

You can easily get to Palm Jumeirah using the below transportation options:

Dubai Metro: Use the Dubai Metro Red Line and get off at the Dubai Internet City or Al Khail Metro Station. From here, you can either take a taxi or bus.
Bus: Look for the bus stop near either of the metro stations mentioned above and check the route map to find the bus that serves Palm Jumeirah. Bus routes like D04, F37 and F41 are a few options.

Please visit rta.ae for detailed public transportation schedules.

Alternatively, if you're driving, take Sheikh Zayed Road, following signs to Palm Jumeirah (or Nakhlat Jumeira, which is the Arabic name), or Al Sufouh Road. If on Al Sufouh Road, keep driving until you reach the entrance of The Palm. After entering, you'll find a network of roads within the island. Follow signs and directions within Palm Jumeirah to reach your specific destination.

Nearby landmarks: One of the most popular spots on Palm Jumeirah is the Atlantis, The Palm resort. More recently, Atlantis The Royal Dubai launched – a further addition to the city's many famous hotels.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you swim on Palm Jumeirah?

Can you walk around Palm Jumeirah?

How can I see Palm Jumeirah?

Is Palm Jumeirah a good place to live?

Is Palm Jumeirah open to the public?

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