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Buying property on The Palm Jumeirah or The Palm Jebel Ali, we have professional consultants who advise you on what to buy and where to buy it. Both of these Dubai Palms are some of the biggest man-made islands structures the World has ever seen, some questioned this a few years ago but now it is reality and “hot property” to say the least. A residential and tourism destination created by the master developers Nakheel, a key company in the transformation of Dubai from a sleepy fishing village into one of the fastest growing cities in the world and a business and tourism hub that is growing from strength to strength.

It is a part of the triplet of three islands called The Palm Islands which will increase Dubai’s shoreline by a total of 520 kms, don’t worry…

There are so many properties to choose on the Palm Islands Dubai these days that its hard to know where to start I hear you say? Well it mostly comes down to budget and location then if you need a ready property or off plan.

If you are looking for a ready property then Palm Jumeriah would be ideal as most of the fronds have been completed now and tenants are now moving in, it looks great from all the photos that are now available and if you get chance to go and do some viewings I highly recommend it.

The Palm Jebel Ali is still a few years away but most of the land reclamation has been completed now so they should start the foundation works shortly for all the different properties, I personally think this will be a better Palm as the planning has…

A one of a kind development in the heart of the popular and busy Mirdiff area, Uptown is a 23 hectare freehold residential project that offers a neighbourhood atmosphere and shopping district all in one place.  With rents constantly on the rise, Uptown Mirdiff offers an alternative to renting accommodation with affordable properties for you to own.  With a large choice of villas, townhouses and apartments that have already been completed, along with 350,000 square feet of retail shopping space, residents are sure to find everything they need right here.

 
With a choice of three bedroom town houses and row houses, each with front and back gardens on quiet streets, you really can’t find a better environment for small families.  With the Commons…

As an archipelago of 300 manmade islands, The World, perhaps Nakheel’s most extravagant project is set to become another icon for the city of Dubai and the most exclusive piece of real estate you can own.  These islands are located just off the shore of Jumeirah beach, and have been constructed using similar techniques to Nakheel’s other popular island developments, the Palm Jumeirah and the Palm Jebel Ali.

The islands are arranged to form a map of the globe, with obvious interest from wealthy businessmen, celebrities and even royalty to purchase a key island that represents a specific country.  Most recently, the island of Greece was sold to an anonymous bidder for $15.5 million dollars.  The islands cost anything between $15 million to $50 million…

As a project being undertaken on a massive scale, the Dubai Waterfront is set to create a new home for residential and commercial freehold, offering over 250 planned communities.  Bigger than Beirut and Manhattan, this project from leading Dubai developer Nakheel follows on from other impressive shoreline developments such as the Palm Jumeirah and Palm Jebel Ali, as well as the exclusive World Islands.  This crescent shaped development will provide a harbour for boats, and a mixture of projects that include resorts, commercial, residential and the associated facilities. 

 
With the planned construction of Al Burj, due to be one of the tallest buildings in the world, Dubai Waterfront will be creating a new hub for business, entertainment and living; a…

Located in the ideal spot next to The Greens, The Views are another project by Emaar that focus on comfortable and spacious living at a reasonable and affordable price.  The Views are especially designed to offer amazing outlooks over the prestigious Emirates Golf Club and the surrounding waterways of the development.  Finished to a high standard, some of the properties at The Views are already completed while the other sub-developments are due to be completed very soon.  If its convenience and high quality of living you are looking for, then look no further.

 
Designed to be a master planned community for families and young professionals, The Views offer a spaced out community, with all the facilities you would require to be self- contained, for your…

Located in the Emirates Living Community with neighbouring developments Emirates Hills and The Meadows, The Springs is a gated community of townhouses set around waterways and scenic gardens to create a harmonious environment for couples and small families.

 
With a choice of three, four and five bedroom houses, with areas ranging from 1,772 square feet to 3,030 square feet, residents also get their own car ports for two cars, private gardens and balconies overlooking the landscapes and other picturesque developments.  Amenities that are available to residents at The Springs are swimming pools, parks, nurseries, spas, community centers and gyms. 

 
The close proximity of other key freehold developments means that The Springs is in a superb location for…

The Palm Jumeirah is in the shape of a palm tree. It consists of a trunk, a crown with 17 fronds, and a surrounding crescent island that forms an 11 kilometre-long breakwater. The island is 5 kilometres by 5 kilometres and its total area is larger than 800 football pitches. The crown is connected to the mainland by a 300-metre bridge and the crescent is connected to the top of the palm by a sub sea tunnel. Over the next 2 to 3 years, as the tourism phases develop, The Palm Jumeirah is touted as soon to be one of the world’s premier resorts. The Palm Island is the self-declared 'Eighth Wonder of the World'. The island will double the length of the Dubai coastline.  At present, the completion of most of the villas and apartments has seen the first residents…