Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
What does a 1-bedroom apartment cost in Palm Jumeirah?
The median 1-bedroom apartment in Palm Jumeirah sold for AED 3,400,000 over the past 12 months, across 213 DLD-recorded sales. Renting one costs a median of AED 150,000 a year, about AED 12,500 a month, based on 2,084 Ejari contracts. For comparison, a studio went for AED 1.4M, a 2-bedroom for AED 6M, a 3-bedroom for AED 10.5M.
Palm Jumeirah is an official Dubai Land Department district. Projects here include Passo By Beyond, Serenia Living, Palm Beach Towers -3.
Palm Jumeirah prices and rents by bedroom
| Type | Median price | Sales | Median annual rent | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1,400,000 | 90 | AED 90,000 | 502 |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 3,400,000 | 213 | AED 150,000 | 2,084 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 6,000,000 | 349 | AED 205,000 | 2,949 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 10,500,000 | 191 | AED 295,000 | 1,473 |
Sources: DLD-recorded sales (12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (24 months), to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Palm Jumeirah.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
Is a 1-bedroom in Palm Jumeirah good value?
A 1-bedroom in Palm Jumeirah costs about 22.7 years of median rent to buy. Across the district, price per sq ft is down 13.3% on a year earlier.
Renting a 1-bedroom in Palm Jumeirah: what to know
For landlords, the area's gross yield was 3.1% in the September 2026 report. Contracts are annual, and most landlords ask for payment in one to four cheques. Offering fewer cheques is often the easiest way to negotiate the rent down.
Palm Jumeirah price per sq ft, quarter by quarter
From Q4 2024 to Q3 2026, the median price per square foot in Palm Jumeirah went from AED 2,941 to AED 3,176, up 8%. The table lists every quarter with at least 10 recorded sales.
| Quarter | Median AED per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | AED 3,176 |
| Q2 2026 | AED 3,601 |
| Q1 2026 | AED 3,853 |
| Q4 2025 | AED 3,639 |
| Q3 2025 | AED 3,438 |
| Q2 2025 | AED 2,941 |
| Q1 2025 | AED 2,870 |
| Q4 2024 | AED 2,941 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, quarters with at least 10 sales. DLD district: Palm Jumeirah.
Market reports
For the wider picture, read our monthly reports built from the same DLD records.
- Dubai market report, August 2026: Prices firm as volume slips in August. A pause, or a turn?
Before you buy in Palm Jumeirah
- Ask for the service charge per sq ft and the last two years of statements.
- Check whether the unit is ready or off-plan. For off-plan, get the handover date and payment plan in writing.
- Compare the asking price with recorded sales in the same building, not just the area median.
- Get mortgage pre-approval before you make an offer, so you know your real budget.
Questions buyers and owners ask
How many 1-bedroom apartments sold in Palm Jumeirah last year?
DLD recorded 213 sales of 1-bedroom apartments in the 12 months to 3 October 2026, at a median of AED 3,400,000.
Is AED 150,000 a fair rent for a 1-bedroom in Palm Jumeirah?
It's the median, so half of the 2,084 recent contracts were above it and half below. Floor, view and furnishing move the number.
Are most 1-bedroom sales in Palm Jumeirah off-plan?
Off-plan made up 34.3% of 1-bedroom sales over the past 12 months.
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