321 m (1053 ft)56 storeysCompleted 1999HotelArchive ID: DUB-003

Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

Architect: Tom Wright (Atkins)
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District: Palm Jumeirah
Estimated Yield
Trophy Asset
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Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
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Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

ROI: Trophy AssetPrivate Portfolio

Executive Factsheet β€’ AI Overview & Quick Facts

EST. 2006 β€’ ID: DUB-003
Structural Height321 m (1053 ft)
Floors / Storeys56 levels
Year of Completion1999
Projected Net YieldTrophy Asset
Master ArchitectTom Wright
Master DeveloperJumeirah Group β†—
Cadastral Tenure100% Freehold (DLD Registered)
Urban DistrictPalm Jumeirah

Executive Summary: Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is a premier high-rise landmark standing 321 m (56 storeys) in Palm Jumeirah, designed by Tom Wright and developed by Jumeirah Group (completed 1999). 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: burj-al-arab

A sail-shaped architectural icon built on a dedicated man-made island 280 meters offshore. Features the world's tallest soaring atrium (182 meters) and a revolutionary double-skin PTFE fiberglass fabric atrium wall.

Archival Note (Dubai-Architecture.info): Architectural benchmark of UAE luxury since the domain's inception.

Architectural & Engineering Highlights

  • βœ“Engineered to resemble the billowing spinnaker sail of a J-class yacht
  • βœ“Cantilevered helipad 210 meters above the sea and suspended Al Muntaha restaurant
  • βœ“World's tallest atrium (182 m) lined in 24-carat gold leaf and statuario marble
Independent Technical Audit β€’ No Broker Bias

Resident Reality Check & Operational Truth

Archive ID: DUB-003
βš–οΈIndependent Engineering & Investment Verdict

Burj Al Arab Jumeirah in Palm Jumeirah is a verified hotel asset with an official height of 321 m (56 storeys). Engineered with a steel exoskeleton truss with concrete triangular mast and shear walls, it delivers solid structural stability and an estimated yield of Trophy Asset.

βœ“Verified Engineering & Asset Strengths
  • β€’Engineered with massive external steel truss exoskeleton ('wings') wrapping around the atrium ensuring excellent lateral and wind stability.
  • β€’Vertical transport powered by Schindler with a peak rush hour wait time of < 25 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 75 AED/sq.ft, which must be factored into net rental yield.
  • β€’DEWA electrical tariffs fluctuate during peak summer cooling months due to heavy AC draw.
  • β€’Peak commute hours in the surrounding district can create localized vehicle bottlenecks.
πŸ›— Rush Hour Lift Wait
< 25 seconds
πŸš— Guest Parking
Visitor parking allocated via dedicated podium bays or valet service.
πŸ”‡ Acoustic Isolation
STC 58 dB (extreme presidential suite sound insulation)
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: Chiller-free billing protects owner from standalone AC demand tariffs; standard service fee applies.
πŸ“Architectural Typologies & Floor Plans

Floor Plans & Living Typologies

Official unit dimensions, room breakdown, and net-to-gross living efficiency in Burj Al Arab Jumeirah.

CAD Ref: DUB-003-FP
Atkins Architectural Series
1-Bedroom Suite (Burj Al Arab Jumeirah) 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€’ 4.2m 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“
4.2 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 Burj Al Arab Jumeirah officially registered with DLD.

Q4 2025 / Q1 2026 (Live DLD Open Data Sync)
Palm Jumeirah
Median Price / sq.ft
2,353 AED
+6.2% 12M trend
90-Day Volume
19 deeds
Active liquidity
Mollak Service Charge
75 AED/sq.ft
RERA Approved
1-Bed Rent (Ejari)
144,000 AED/yr
2-Bed: ~238,000 AED
Showing: 5
Tx ID & DateProcedureUnit & TierAreaRate / sq.ftTotal Amount
DLD-TX-2025-74532
2025-10-24
Sales
2-Bedroom Executive
High Zone (L40-L60)
1,540 sq.ft2,364 AED
3,640,000 AED
~$990,080
DLD-TX-2025-71205
2025-10-11
Sales
1-Bedroom Suite
Mid Zone (L20-L39)
885 sq.ft2,215 AED
1,960,000 AED
~$533,120
DLD-TX-2025-61468
2025-09-29
Mortgage
3-Bedroom Residence
Sky Tier (L61+)
2,480 sq.ft1,750 AED
4,340,000 AED
~$1,180,480
DLD-TX-2025-56716
2025-09-14
Sales
1-Bedroom Suite
Low Zone (L05-L19)
840 sq.ft2,262 AED
1,900,000 AED
~$516,800
DLD-TX-2025-49240
2025-08-30
Sales
2-Bedroom Executive
Mid Zone (L20-L39)
1,610 sq.ft2,196 AED
3,535,000 AED
~$961,520
πŸ›‘οΈData verified against Dubai Land Department open registers and Mollak escrow portal. Values represent actual legal deeds.
SOURCE: DLD / MOLLAK
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah β€’ Financial Engineering Matrix

ROI & Investment Calculator: Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

Interactive rental yield, payback period, and 5-year capital appreciation projection for apartments in Burj Al Arab Jumeirah.

Display Currency:
2,000,000 AED
500K AED30M AED
Expected Gross Yield (%)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
5.82%

Net ROI (After Service Charges)

Gross Annual Income+160,000 AED
🏒Service Charges (DLD RERA)-24,000 AED
❄️Empower AC & Capacity Reserve-6,800 AED
πŸ”‘Property Management (8%)-12,800 AED
Net Investor ProfitTrue Net Cash Flow
116,400 AED
5-Year Cumulative Return (+Capital Growth)1,142,000 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
Murray & Roberts / Al Habtoor Engineering
Chief Structural Engineer
Atkins Global
MEP Engineering
Atkins Global
Transit Integration
Private causeway connection to Jumeirah Beach Road and Madinat Jumeirah
πŸ—οΈGeotechnical Engineering & Deep Piles
Number of Piles
250 units
Pile Boring Depth
45 m
Pile Diameter
1.5 m
Raft Foundation Thickness
Offshore artificial island secured with hollow concrete armor units
Bedrock Bearing Strata
Dense marine sediment bedrock with hydraulic sea-barrier diaphragm wall
πŸ’¨Wind Resistance & Structural Frame
Lateral Load Resisting System
Massive external steel truss exoskeleton ('wings') wrapping around the atrium
Vortex Shedding Damping
Tuned mass liquid sloshing dampers installed inside the upper mast
Max Apex Sway (50-Yr Storm)
Β± 0.35 m
Core Concrete Strength Grade
Marine-grade sulfate-resistant C60/70 concrete
β˜€οΈFacade Glazing & Thermal Performance
Glazing Specification
PTFE Teflon-coated woven glass-fiber fabric atrium wall + solar reflective glass
Solar Heat Gain (SHGC)
SHGC 0.18
Thermal Transmittance (U-Value)
1.6 W/mΒ²K
BMU Cleaning Cycle
Continuous maintenance
Building Maintenance Unit (BMU)
Concealed track lines and custom rope-access anchors
πŸ›—Vertical Transport (Elevators)
Manufacturer
Schindler
Total Elevators
18 units
Max Speed
6 m/s
Peak Waiting Time
< 25 seconds
Zoning & Elevator Banks
Express glass panoramic lifts racing up the exterior to Al Muntaha
πŸ“ŠResident Economics: Service Charges & Comfort
DLD OFFICIAL INDEX
Annual Service Charge
75 AED/sq.ft

Official RERA service charge tariff for property maintenance

Cooling Type (Chiller)
Dedicated onsite water-cooled absorption chillers
Chiller-Free
Acoustic Comfort
STC 58 dB (extreme presidential suite sound insulation)

Sound insulation rating between residences

Clear Ceiling Height
4.2 m
Interior Column Impact
Minimal (Open Spans)
Usable Area (Net-to-Gross)
76% - 80%
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Starting PricePrivate Portfolio
Price (USD)Private Placement
Projected Net YieldTrophy Asset
Annual Service Charge75 AED/sq.ft
Golden Visa StatusEligible (10-Year UAE Residency)
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