240 m (787 ft)52 storeysCompleted 2021Mixed-Use

The Palm Tower

Architect: RSP Architects (RSP Architects Planners & Engineers)
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Developer: Nakheel β†—
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District: Palm Jumeirah
Estimated Yield
8.5% Net
From
2,800,000 AED
The Palm Tower
Palm Jumeirah β€’ Mixed-Use

The Palm Tower

ROI: 8.5% Net2,800,000 AED

Executive Factsheet β€’ AI Overview & Quick Facts

EST. 2006 β€’ ID: the-palm-tower
Structural Height240 m (787 ft)
Floors / Storeys52 levels
Year of Completion2021
Projected Net Yield8.5% Net
Master ArchitectRSP Architects
Master DeveloperNakheel β†—
Cadastral Tenure100% Freehold (DLD Registered)
Urban DistrictPalm Jumeirah

Executive Summary: The Palm Tower is a premier high-rise landmark standing 240 m (52 storeys) in Palm Jumeirah, designed by RSP Architects and developed by Nakheel (completed 2021). The property holds 100% foreign freehold ownership registration with the Dubai Land Department (DLD).

🌐Institutional Registries & Primary SourcesVerification Protocol β†’

Architectural History & Significance

Archive ID: the-palm-tower

A soaring 52-storey mixed-use tower anchoring the center of Palm Jumeirah's Trunk. Home to The St. Regis Dubai, 432 luxury residences, and AURA Skypool β€” the world's highest 360-degree infinity pool at Level 50.

Architectural & Engineering Highlights

  • βœ“Stands at 240 meters, serving as the central landmark tower of Palm Jumeirah
  • βœ“Features AURA Skypool (world's highest 360-degree infinity pool at 200 m)
  • βœ“The View at The Palm observation deck at Level 52 offering 360Β° archipelago panoramas
  • βœ“Direct covered bridge access into the 350-store Nakheel Mall
Independent Technical Audit β€’ No Broker Bias

Resident Reality Check & Operational Truth

Archive ID: the-palm-tower
βš–οΈIndependent Engineering & Investment Verdict

The Palm Tower in Palm Jumeirah is a verified mixed-use asset with an official height of 240 m (52 storeys). Engineered with a reinforced concrete core and perimeter column frame with rooftop transfer cantilever, it delivers solid structural stability and an estimated yield of 8.5% Net.

βœ“Verified Engineering & Asset Strengths
  • β€’Engineered with central shear core with cantilevered rooftop pool slab ensuring excellent lateral and wind stability.
  • β€’Vertical transport powered by Schindler with a peak rush hour wait time of < 35 seconds.
  • β€’Prime location within Palm Jumeirah with strong capital liquidity and proven tenant demand.
⚠Hidden Pitfalls & Operational Flaws
  • β€’Annual service charges stand at 26.5 AED/sq.ft, which must be factored into net rental yield.
  • β€’Quarterly district cooling capacity fees apply year-round regardless of occupancy.
  • β€’Peak commute hours in the surrounding district can create localized vehicle bottlenecks.
πŸ›— Rush Hour Lift Wait
< 35 seconds
πŸš— Guest Parking
Visitor parking allocated via dedicated podium bays or valet service.
πŸ”‡ Acoustic Isolation
STC 54 dB
πŸ–οΈ 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.
πŸ“Architectural Typologies & Floor Plans

Floor Plans & Living Typologies

Official unit dimensions, room breakdown, and net-to-gross living efficiency in The Palm Tower.

CAD Ref: the-palm-tower-FP
RSP Architects Planners & Engineers Architectural Series
1-Bedroom Suite (The Palm Tower) β€’ SCALE 1:100 β€’ VERIFIED DLD / RERA METRICS
1234PRIME WATERFRONT OCEAN GLAZINGMASTER BEDROOM323 SQ.FT β€’ 30 MΒ²WARDROBEEN-SUITE BATH102 SQ.FT β€’ 9 MΒ²WALK-IN SHOWERGOURMET KITCHEN119 SQ.FT β€’ 11 MΒ²KITCHEN ISLANDBALCONY LOGGIA130 SQ.FT β€’ 12 MΒ²SKY LOUNGELIVING & DINING PAVILION425 SQ.FT β€’ 3m CLEAR CEILINGDINING AREAN0m2.5m5.0mDIMENSIONS: 12.9 m Γ— 7.2 m
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Total Built-Up AreaπŸ“
980 sq.ft
91 mΒ²
Internal Living Area (Net)πŸ›‹οΈ
850 sq.ft
86.7% Net-to-Gross
Balcony / Loggia SpaceπŸŒ…
130 sq.ft
13% of total area
Clear Ceiling HeightπŸ“
3 m
Floor-to-ceiling glass
πŸ“‹Layout Specification & Rooms1-Bedroom Suite
πŸ›οΈBedrooms
1
🚿Bathrooms
2
🧹Maid's Room
No
🚽Powder Room
Yes
🍳Kitchen Type
European Open-Plan with Quartz Island
πŸ“View Horizon
Private Beachfront & Dubai Marina Skyline
πŸ—οΈEngineering Highlights1-Bedroom Suite
  • βœ“Floor-to-ceiling Low-E double glazing with acoustic acoustic dampening
  • βœ“En-suite master bath with dual vanity and freestanding soaking tub
  • βœ“Integrated German appliances (Miele / Siemens or equivalent)
  • βœ“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 The Palm Tower officially registered with DLD.

Q4 2025 / Q1 2026 (Live DLD Open Data Sync)
Palm Jumeirah
Median Price / sq.ft
3,294 AED
+5.8% 12M trend
90-Day Volume
18 deeds
Active liquidity
Mollak Service Charge
26.5 AED/sq.ft
RERA Approved
1-Bed Rent (Ejari)
201,600 AED/yr
2-Bed: ~333,200 AED
Showing: 5
Tx ID & DateProcedureUnit & TierAreaRate / sq.ftTotal Amount
DLD-TX-2025-74063
2025-10-24
Sales
2-Bedroom Executive
High Zone (L40-L60)
1,540 sq.ft3,309 AED
5,096,000 AED
~$1,386,112
DLD-TX-2025-69942
2025-10-11
Sales
1-Bedroom Suite
Mid Zone (L20-L39)
885 sq.ft3,101 AED
2,744,000 AED
~$746,368
DLD-TX-2025-61522
2025-09-29
Mortgage
3-Bedroom Residence
Sky Tier (L61+)
2,480 sq.ft2,450 AED
6,076,000 AED
~$1,652,672
DLD-TX-2025-56300
2025-09-14
Sales
1-Bedroom Suite
Low Zone (L05-L19)
840 sq.ft3,167 AED
2,660,000 AED
~$723,520
DLD-TX-2025-48994
2025-08-30
Sales
2-Bedroom Executive
Mid Zone (L20-L39)
1,610 sq.ft3,074 AED
4,949,000 AED
~$1,346,128
πŸ›‘οΈData verified against Dubai Land Department open registers and Mollak escrow portal. Values represent actual legal deeds.
SOURCE: DLD / MOLLAK
The Palm Tower β€’ Financial Engineering Matrix

ROI & Investment Calculator: The Palm Tower

Interactive rental yield, payback period, and 5-year capital appreciation projection for apartments in The Palm Tower.

Display Currency:
2,800,000 AED
500K AED30M AED
Expected Gross Yield (%)8.5%
4.0%16.0%
Annual Service Charges (%)1.2%
0.5% (~12 AED/sq.ft)3.0% (~55 AED/sq.ft Burj)
RETURN PROJECTIONS
6.38%

Net ROI (After Service Charges)

Gross Annual Income+238,000 AED
🏒Service Charges (DLD RERA)-33,600 AED
❄️Empower AC & Capacity Reserve-6,800 AED
πŸ”‘Property Management (8%)-19,040 AED
Net Investor ProfitTrue Net Cash Flow
178,560 AED
5-Year Cumulative Return (+Capital Growth)1,676,800 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.

πŸ™οΈURBAN CONTEXT & DISTRICT ANALYTICS

District Location: Palm Jumeirah

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Engineering Specification Matrix

Engineering Specification Passport (Hard TTX)

πŸ‘·General Contractor & Engineering Team
Main Contractor
Trojan General Contracting
Chief Structural Engineer
RSP Architects Planners & Engineers
MEP Engineering
RSP Engineering
Transit Integration
Integrated with Nakheel Mall and direct covered bridge to Palm Monorail
πŸ—οΈGeotechnical Engineering & Deep Piles
Number of Piles
150 units
Pile Boring Depth
38 m
Pile Diameter
1.2 m
Raft Foundation Thickness
2.5 m
Bedrock Bearing Strata
Compacted sand fill over solid marine limestone
πŸ’¨Wind Resistance & Structural Frame
Lateral Load Resisting System
Central shear core with cantilevered rooftop pool slab
Vortex Shedding Damping
Tapered aerodynamic profile reduces crosswind accelerations
Max Apex Sway (50-Yr Storm)
Β± 0.22 m
Core Concrete Strength Grade
C70 marine-grade concrete
β˜€οΈFacade Glazing & Thermal Performance
Glazing Specification
Double-glazed acoustic Low-E glass with metallic decorative spandrels
Solar Heat Gain (SHGC)
SHGC 0.23
Thermal Transmittance (U-Value)
1.4 W/mΒ²K
BMU Cleaning Cycle
60 days
Building Maintenance Unit (BMU)
Rooftop monorail BMU system traversing the perimeter
πŸ›—Vertical Transport (Elevators)
Manufacturer
Schindler
Total Elevators
14 units
Max Speed
6 m/s
Peak Waiting Time
< 35 seconds
Zoning & Elevator Banks
Segregated banks for St. Regis guests, residents, and public observation visitors
πŸ“ŠResident Economics: Service Charges & Comfort
DLD OFFICIAL INDEX
Annual Service Charge
26.5 AED/sq.ft

Official RERA service charge tariff for property maintenance

Cooling Type (Chiller)
Empower Palm District Cooling
Consumption-Billed (Empower)
Acoustic Comfort
STC 54 dB

Sound insulation rating between residences

Clear Ceiling Height
3 m
Interior Column Impact
Minimal (Open Spans)
Usable Area (Net-to-Gross)
83% - 86%
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Starting Price2,800,000 AED
Price (USD)$762,000
Projected Net Yield8.5% Net
Annual Service Charge26.5 AED/sq.ft
Golden Visa StatusEligible (10-Year UAE Residency)
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