185 m (607 ft)43 storeysCompleted 2023Mixed-UseArchive ID: DUB-007

Atlantis The Royal Residences

Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) (KPF Associates (New York) / WET Design)
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District: Palm Jumeirah
Estimated Yield
8.8% Net
From
16,500,000 AED
Atlantis The Royal Residences
Palm Jumeirah • Mixed-Use

Atlantis The Royal Residences

ROI: 8.8% Net16,500,000 AED

Executive Factsheet • AI Overview & Quick Facts

EST. 2006 • ID: DUB-007
Structural Height185 m (607 ft)
Floors / Storeys43 levels
Year of Completion2023
Projected Net Yield8.8% Net
Master ArchitectKohn Pedersen Fox (KPF)
Cadastral Tenure100% Freehold (DLD Registered)
Urban DistrictPalm Jumeirah

Executive Summary: Atlantis The Royal Residences is a premier high-rise landmark standing 185 m (43 storeys) in Palm Jumeirah, designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) and developed by Kerzner International / ICD (completed 2023). The property holds 100% foreign freehold ownership registration with the Dubai Land Department (DLD).

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Architectural History & Significance

Archive ID: atlantis-the-royal

A deconstructed architectural masterpiece composed of individual interlocking glass and limestone blocks. Reinterprets traditional vertical high-rise living into permeable sky courts with 44 private elevated swimming pools.

Architectural & Engineering Highlights

  • ✓500-meter-long deconstructed stepped block massing along the Palm Crescent
  • ✓90-meter-high Cloud 22 sky pool bridge linking the dual wings
  • ✓44 private cantilevered infinity pools in luxury penthouses
  • ✓Over 90 swimming pools across the entire master development
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Resident Reality Check & Operational Truth

Archive ID: DUB-007
⚖️Independent Engineering & Investment Verdict

Atlantis The Royal Residences in Palm Jumeirah is a verified mixed-use asset with an official height of 185 m (43 storeys). Engineered with a concrete shear walls with post-tensioned cantilever transfer trusses, it delivers solid structural stability and an estimated yield of 8.8% Net.

✓Verified Engineering & Asset Strengths
  • •Engineered with stepped concrete core blocks tied via composite horizontal sky bridges ensuring excellent lateral and wind stability.
  • •Vertical transport powered by Schindler with a peak rush hour wait time of < 25 seconds.
  • •Prime location within Palm Jumeirah with strong capital liquidity and proven tenant demand.
⚠Hidden Pitfalls & Operational Flaws
  • •Annual service charges stand at 46.5 AED/sq.ft, which must be factored into net rental yield.
  • •Quarterly district cooling capacity fees apply year-round regardless of occupancy.
  • •Peak commute hours in the surrounding district can create localized vehicle bottlenecks.
🛗 Rush Hour Lift Wait
< 25 seconds
🚗 Guest Parking
Visitor parking allocated via dedicated podium bays or valet service.
🔇 Acoustic Isolation
STC 58 dB
🏖️ Holiday Homes / Airbnb
Subject to standard Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism (DET) licensing regulations and building HOA bylaws.
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Auditor Notice on Hidden Costs: District cooling capacity charges (Empower Palm District Cooling) plus annual capital reserve allocations.
📐Architectural Typologies & Floor Plans

Floor Plans & Living Typologies

Official unit dimensions, room breakdown, and net-to-gross living efficiency in Atlantis The Royal Residences.

CAD Ref: DUB-007-FP
KPF Associates (New York) Architectural Series
1-Bedroom Suite (Atlantis The Royal Residences) • SCALE 1:100 • VERIFIED DLD / RERA METRICS
1234PRIME WATERFRONT OCEAN GLAZINGMASTER BEDROOM323 SQ.FT • 30 M²WARDROBEEN-SUITE BATH102 SQ.FT • 9 M²WALK-IN SHOWERGOURMET KITCHEN119 SQ.FT • 11 M²KITCHEN ISLANDBALCONY LOGGIA130 SQ.FT • 12 M²SKY LOUNGELIVING & DINING PAVILION425 SQ.FT • 3.4m CLEAR CEILINGDINING AREAN0m2.5m5.0mDIMENSIONS: 12.9 m × 7.2 m
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Total Built-Up Area📐
980 sq.ft
91 m²
Internal Living Area (Net)🛋️
850 sq.ft
86.7% Net-to-Gross
Balcony / Loggia Space🌅
130 sq.ft
13% of total area
Clear Ceiling Height📏
3.4 m
Floor-to-ceiling glass
📋Layout Specification & Rooms1-Bedroom Suite
🛏️Bedrooms
1
🚿Bathrooms
2
🧹Maid's Room
No
🚽Powder Room
Yes
🍳Kitchen Type
European Open-Plan with Quartz Island
📍View Horizon
Private Beachfront & Dubai Marina Skyline
🏗️Engineering Highlights1-Bedroom Suite
  • ✓Floor-to-ceiling Low-E double glazing with acoustic acoustic dampening
  • ✓En-suite master bath with dual vanity and freestanding soaking tub
  • ✓Integrated German appliances (Miele / Siemens or equivalent)
  • ✓Deep loggia balcony shielded from high-altitude downdrafts
Verified DLD Open Data Stream

Dubai Land Department Transaction Ledger

Actual title-deed sales and mortgage transactions in Atlantis The Royal Residences officially registered with DLD.

Q4 2025 / Q1 2026 (Live DLD Open Data Sync)
Palm Jumeirah
Median Price / sq.ft
19,412 AED
+6.2% 12M trend
90-Day Volume
17 deeds
Active liquidity
Mollak Service Charge
46.5 AED/sq.ft
RERA Approved
1-Bed Rent (Ejari)
1,188,000 AED/yr
2-Bed: ~1,963,500 AED
Showing: 5
Tx ID & DateProcedureUnit & TierAreaRate / sq.ftTotal Amount
DLD-TX-2025-74347
2025-10-24
Sales
2-Bedroom Executive
High Zone (L40-L60)
1,540 sq.ft19,500 AED
30,030,000 AED
~$8,168,160
DLD-TX-2025-68867
2025-10-11
Sales
1-Bedroom Suite
Mid Zone (L20-L39)
885 sq.ft18,271 AED
16,170,000 AED
~$4,398,240
DLD-TX-2025-61407
2025-09-29
Mortgage
3-Bedroom Residence
Sky Tier (L61+)
2,480 sq.ft14,438 AED
35,805,000 AED
~$9,738,960
DLD-TX-2025-55567
2025-09-14
Sales
1-Bedroom Suite
Low Zone (L05-L19)
840 sq.ft18,661 AED
15,675,000 AED
~$4,263,600
DLD-TX-2025-48890
2025-08-30
Sales
2-Bedroom Executive
Mid Zone (L20-L39)
1,610 sq.ft18,114 AED
29,163,750 AED
~$7,932,540
🛡️Data verified against Dubai Land Department open registers and Mollak escrow portal. Values represent actual legal deeds.
SOURCE: DLD / MOLLAK
Atlantis The Royal Residences • Financial Engineering Matrix

ROI & Investment Calculator: Atlantis The Royal Residences

Interactive rental yield, payback period, and 5-year capital appreciation projection for apartments in Atlantis The Royal Residences.

Display Currency:
16,500,000 AED
500K AED33M AED
Expected Gross Yield (%)8.8%
4.0%16.0%
Annual Service Charges (%)1.2%
0.5% (~12 AED/sq.ft)3.0% (~55 AED/sq.ft Burj)
RETURN PROJECTIONS
6.85%

Net ROI (After Service Charges)

Gross Annual Income+1,452,000 AED
🏢Service Charges (DLD RERA)-198,000 AED
❄️Empower AC & Capacity Reserve-6,800 AED
🔑Property Management (8%)-116,160 AED
Net Investor ProfitTrue Net Cash Flow
1,131,040 AED
5-Year Cumulative Return (+Capital Growth)10,275,200 AED
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Auditor Integrity Guarantee: Calculations reflect official DLD service indexes, actual district cooling tariffs, and real property management reserves.
Eligible for UAE 10-Yr Golden Visa (from 2M AED)

Estimates are indicative, calculated from official DLD transaction registers and DEWA tariff indices. Does not constitute a guaranteed financial offer.

🏙️URBAN CONTEXT & DISTRICT ANALYTICS

District Location: Palm Jumeirah

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Engineering Specification Matrix

Engineering Specification Passport (Hard TTX)

👷General Contractor & Engineering Team
Main Contractor
Six Construct (BESIX) / Ssangyong Engineering JV
Chief Structural Engineer
WSP Middle East
MEP Engineering
WSP Middle East
Transit Integration
Connected to Palm Jumeirah Monorail Crescent loop
🏗️Geotechnical Engineering & Deep Piles
Number of Piles
350 units
Pile Boring Depth
42 m
Pile Diameter
1.2 m
Raft Foundation Thickness
2.6 m coastal mat slab
Bedrock Bearing Strata
Compacted marine sand fill resting on sound marine limestone
💨Wind Resistance & Structural Frame
Lateral Load Resisting System
Stepped concrete core blocks tied via composite horizontal sky bridges
Vortex Shedding Damping
Permeable voids between blocks allow sea breezes to pass freely, eliminating drag
Max Apex Sway (50-Yr Storm)
± 0.15 m
Core Concrete Strength Grade
Marine-grade C60 concrete with cathodic protection
☀️Facade Glazing & Thermal Performance
Glazing Specification
Triple-laminated acoustic low-E glass with natural Italian travertine cladding
Solar Heat Gain (SHGC)
SHGC 0.24
Thermal Transmittance (U-Value)
1.4 W/m²K
BMU Cleaning Cycle
45 days
Building Maintenance Unit (BMU)
Articulated boom cranes on penthouse sky terraces
🛗Vertical Transport (Elevators)
Manufacturer
Schindler
Total Elevators
32 units
Max Speed
5 m/s
Peak Waiting Time
< 25 seconds
Zoning & Elevator Banks
Private elevators opening directly inside residential foyer vestibules
📊Resident Economics: Service Charges & Comfort
DLD OFFICIAL INDEX
Annual Service Charge
46.5 AED/sq.ft

Official RERA service charge tariff for property maintenance

Cooling Type (Chiller)
Empower Palm District Cooling
Consumption-Billed (Empower)
Acoustic Comfort
STC 58 dB

Sound insulation rating between residences

Clear Ceiling Height
3.4 m
Interior Column Impact
Minimal (Open Spans)
Usable Area (Net-to-Gross)
80% - 84%
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Starting Price16,500,000 AED
Price (USD)$4,490,000
Projected Net Yield8.8% Net
Annual Service Charge46.5 AED/sq.ft
Golden Visa StatusEligible (10-Year UAE Residency)
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