JLL spearheads a monumental land transaction of AED 190 million on the iconic Palm Jumeirah

JLL, a leading professional services firm specialised in real estate and investment management, has successfully orchestrated the acquisition of a prestigious plot of land on the renowned Palm Jumeirah by Nakheel. This remarkable transaction, valued at AED 190 million, represents one of the highest land deals recorded in Dubai throughout 2023.

Encompassing an expansive area of 56,295 square feet with 120,000 square feet of built-up area, this parcel of land will witness the emergence of an extraordinary residential development entailing retail and F&B spaces.

With Dubai’s real estate market continuing to thrive, Palm Jumeirah maintains its position as one of the city’s most coveted neighbourhoods accounting for 7.5% of Dubai’s total real estate sales in 2023, outperforming other areas in sales value, according to data from the Dubai Land Department.

Mirroring a similar trend, the residential sector observed a significant 16% upsurge in sale prices in the second quarter of 2023, as residential stocks rose to 700,000 units, with an additional 21,000 units scheduled to be handed over in the second half of this year. Palm Jumeirah, as one of the most sought-after communities in the city, continued to dominate the preference of discerning investors and homeowners seeking prestigious locations and substantial long-term returns, with 210 land deals worth AED 4.2 billion completed in the first six months of this year, marking a sharp increase from the 137 deals worth AED 3.4 billion concluded in the same period last year.

Will McKintosh, Head of Residential, MEA, JLL, said: “The successful facilitation of the AED 190 million land acquisition on Palm Jumeirah exemplifies our commitment to shaping landmark real estate opportunities. This high-value transaction not only underscores the tenacity of Dubai’s real estate market but also Palm Jumeirah’s strong play in driving large-scale sales within the city’s residential sector. Looking ahead, the island community will continue to essay the role of an investor magnet, on the back of its growing appeal amid the expanding network of high-net-worth individuals”.

This esteemed project signifies a big milestone for JLL’s residential enterprise, which since its establishment in 2020 has been on a steady upward growth trajectory, steering the success of an array of high-profile ventures in the UAE. Beyond its proven track record, the company’s advancement in the sector has been further propelled by the market’s continued strength characterised by a substantial inflow of investments from both domestic and international players, looking to make the UAE their home.