Palm Jumeirah
Neighbourhood · Palm Jumeirah and JBR, Dubai

Palm Jumeirah

Photo: Member of the Expedition 22 crew. · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

It consists of a central trunk and 16 fronds extending into the sea, connected by a crescent breakwater. Visitors come for the resorts, private beaches and boardwalk along the crescent. Look out for the view from the monorail and the scale of the engineering.

On day 2 of Dubai Modern Marvels

Good to know

Tickets
No tickets required for general access.
Time needed
Half a day.
Best time
November to March.
Getting there
Dubai Metro to Nakheel station, then a taxi or the Palm Monorail

Itineraries with Palm Jumeirah

Day 2 of Dubai Modern Marvels

Palm Jumeirah and JBR

How Palm Jumeirah fits into a day.
  1. 8:30Palm Jumeirah Monorail AdventurePalm Jumeirah
  2. 10:00Luxury Shopping at Nakheel MallNakheel Mall
  3. 14:30JBR Beach AdventureJBR Beach
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Palm Jumeirah questions

Is Palm Jumeirah free to visit?

Yes, the island and JBR promenade are open to the public at no charge.

How long does it take to see Palm Jumeirah?

Most visitors spend three to five hours exploring the main areas.

Can you swim at Palm Jumeirah?

Several hotel beaches allow public access for a fee or with a reservation.

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