The Palm Jumeirah has seen some very exciting new developments to date. A smattering of new luxury developments have begun to prop up all around the area along with several retail and dining options such as the Board Walk, Club Vista Mare and Galleria. The first of these new wave projects is the Viceroy Residences. 

This particular project is the Viceroy Group’s first venture in Dubai and its second in the UAE. The project is situated on the base trunk of the Palm Jumeirah and easily accessible within 15 minutes from Sheikh Zayed Road. Located on ultimate beachfront property on the Palm, this hotel development offers 477 massive guest rooms and suites. 

In addition to this, it features 221 signature private residences of 1 to 4 bedroom apartments. Majority of these apartments will possess breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf and the Marina skyline. Besides this, they also have fully serviced 4-bedroom villas that face the beachfront. 

Designed by Yabu Pushelberg and NAO Taniyama and Associates, the hotel will feature services and amenities created specifically for the diverse group of guests including spectacular dining venues hosted by world-class chefs and a modern spa. A beach club and a one hundred meter-long pool will also be complemented by children’s clubs, entertainment and sporting activities. It will feature ‘The Soho Room’, a world renowned beach club from Moscow, Russia. 

The Viceroy Palm Jumeirah has three pools to offer for the visiting residents and guest to enjoy. The main pool is over a 100 metres long. There’s also a children’s pool towards the south wing with activities within it. Besides this, the project boasts a beautiful 20 metre pool for relaxation above the spa building and gym for the ultimate poolside experience.

Another project due for handover by the end of 2017 is the Alef Residences serviced by the W. Perks include a membership to their Starwood Hotels program. Located on the West Crescent of the Palm Jumeirah, this development ensures that you live a 5 star lifestyle all year round.

This development was the result of Qatar-based Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co (Al Mana) and Saudi Arabia’s Al Sharq Investment. Spanning over 500,000 square feet, this development is supposed to offer a premiere luxury lifestyle. With over 104 homes located within eight mansions on offer, this Arab influenced development offers the perfect balance between work and play. Residents can choose between an individual home, two to three floor penthouse or the whole mansion. The entire development is influenced by the wadi landscape and the historic Bastakiya district. One of the hallmarks of this development are the fact that it delivers utmost privacy to its residents.

A W-hotel will be attached to the development and will allow residents to gain VIP access to its leisure facilities and fine-dining restaurants, which include six world-class F&B outlets,a poolside restaurant and bar, shisha lounge and a day/night club called Club 104, created only for residents. The club includes a fully equipped gym, fitness centre, multi-purpose yoga room, private changing rooms and bathrooms, a juice bar, four private spa rooms and personal multi-skilled therapists offering everything from massage and hammam to soothing manicures and pedicures. The development also includes a private beach.

The views offered at this development are exemplary. 43 homes feature views over the Gulf, 47 have views of the towering Dubai skyline and 14 homes have both.

The Alef is all about quality and sourcing the finest materials for your home. This includes the finest oak flooring, walnut panels, luxurious Crema Venato marble and genuine Empress Stone. Owners can customise their apartments by working with the in-house interior design team.

The One on Palm Jumeirah is a promising project coming up by Omniyat. Located on the trunk of the Palm, the AED 2 billion development features 25 storeys and 90 apartments. Designed by architects Soma from New York, the entire project hosts a modern and sleek design, with its interiors designed by Super Potato from Japan.

The landscaping of the development is to be completed by Vladimir Djurovic landscape architects from Lebanon. The apartments will feature stunning views of the beachfront, the Burj Al Arab and the magnificent Dubai skyline. The development features four different types of apartments: Essence, Escape, Century and the ONE Penthouse- a truly one-of-a-kind exclusive penthouse that features 7 bedrooms. This penthouse currently stands as the most expensive penthouse in Dubai.

The penthouse will have internal staircases and lifts, infinity pool, maids’ quarter, safe room, his and her bathroom and spa, landscaped terraces, jacuzzi, private arrival, double height areas, office space, study area, library and a kids play area.

The One is as exclusive as it sounds. You will enter a green paradise at the entrance through your private gates. Stunning water features and lush greenery will transport you to your own little island retreat. Hand your car keys to the valet who will park your car for you. Expect nothing less than five star luxury service. The lifts give you private access to your apartments. The apartments are to be fitted out to the highest standard.

Luxury living on the Palm now continues to evolve with these new developments, the latest being XXII Carat and Muraba.