Palm Central 
Nakheel · Palm Jebel Ali
Palm Central Private Residences
Beachfront apartments and townhouses on Palm Jebel Ali's central Spine, developed by Nakheel. Two release phases exist for this project — this page tracks which one is actually buyable right now, not just the launch pricing most listings still quote.
What's for sale right now
| Unit type | From (AED) | From (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | AED 2.7M | ~$730K |
| 2-Bedroom Apartment | AED 4.3M | ~$1.17M |
| 3-Bedroom Apartment | AED 7.5M | ~$2.04M |
| 4-Bedroom Apartment | AED 12.4M | ~$3.38M |
| 4–5-Bedroom Townhouse | AED 14.9M | ~$4.06M |
222 residences, 3 buildings, handover September 2030. Unit count, types and completion date from Nakheel's press release; per-type pricing from The National's coverage of the launch.
What the project actually is
Palm Central is Nakheel's first apartment community on Palm Jebel Ali — three low- to mid-rise buildings positioned on the island's central Spine, between Fronds M and N. That's the section of the master plan set aside for community and retail rather than the private villa fronds on either side, which is why it's the one part of Palm Jebel Ali apartment buyers can access at all in this phase of the island's build-out.
Every residence faces either the canal-style waterway that runs along the Spine or the internal courtyard, with direct beach access built into the ground floor rather than a separate walk to a shared amenity. Stepped massing on the upper floors is there for a practical reason: it keeps sightlines to the water open from more units than a flat facade would, which matters more here than the render suggests once you're comparing specific floors.
Amenities confirmed for this phase
- Private beach access — Direct access to the development's stretch of shoreline.
- Infinity pools — Beachfront pools with Arabian Gulf views.
- Fitness centre — Full gym, confirmed for the current phase.
- Games room — Indoor entertainment space.
- Kids' club — Dedicated children's facility.
- Sports courts — Outdoor courts — Nakheel's release doesn't specify which sports.
- Landscaped gardens — Grounds throughout the development.
Getting around from here
| To | Drive time |
|---|---|
| Ibn Battuta Mall | 15 min |
| Al Maktoum International Airport | 15 min |
| Jebel Ali Port | 10 min |
| Dubai Marina | 15–20 min |
| JBR Beach | 18 min |
| Dubai International Airport | 20 min |
| Mall of the Emirates | 20 min |
| Downtown Dubai & Burj Khalifa | 25 min |
| Expo City Dubai | 25 min |
Palm Jebel Ali sits closer to Jebel Ali Port and the new Al Maktoum International Airport than to Downtown — worth weighing if your daily routine runs through DIFC or Business Bay rather than the Marina/JBR side of the city. More on this on the location page.
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Common questions
Is Palm Central still available to buy, or is it sold out?
Phase 1 (launched October 2025, 212 residences) is sold out — only resale units remain, per Property Finder listings. The current inventory is Phase 2, released June 2026: 222 residences across the same three buildings, with new pricing and a September 2030 handover. If a site quotes Phase 1 pricing (from AED 2.5M) as currently available, that's the older release.
What does Phase 2 of Palm Central cost?
Per The National's coverage of the June 2026 launch: 1-bedroom apartments from AED 2.7M, 2-bedroom from AED 4.3M, 3-bedroom from AED 7.5M, 4-bedroom from AED 12.4M, and 4–5-bedroom townhouses from AED 14.9M. No 5-bedroom apartments or penthouses have been confirmed for this phase.
When does Phase 2 hand over?
September 2030, per Nakheel's press release. This is later than Phase 1's August 2029 handover — a full year further out, which is worth factoring into any investment timeline comparison between the two phases.
What is the payment plan?
Phase 1 used a 20% booking / 50% during construction (7–8 installments) / 30% on handover structure. Nakheel's Phase 2 press release doesn't publish exact payment terms — secondary sources describe a similar staged plan, but we're not going to state percentages we can't confirm from the developer or your sales contact. Ask for the current schedule in writing before booking.
Register interest
Tell us what you're after and we'll match it against current Phase 2 availability — not a resale listing from the sold-out phase.