Palm Jebel Ali Frond C: Nakheel's Waterfront Villas on Palm Jebel Ali
Palm Jebel Ali Frond C is a villa and apartment development by Nakheel on Palm Jebel Ali, a palm-shaped island off Dubai's western coast near Jebel Ali. Frond C is one of the residential spines extending from the island's trunk, placing homes on waterfront land with sea exposure on both sides of the frond.
The project opened for booking in January 2025 and sold out by February 2026. Direct purchases from Nakheel are closed. Entry now means the secondary market.
Southwest Dubai, Close to the Abu Dhabi Corridor
Palm Jebel Ali sits roughly 35 to 40 kilometers southwest of Downtown Dubai, close to Jebel Ali Port and the E11 highway that connects Dubai to Abu Dhabi. From the island, Dubai Marina and JBR are around 20 minutes by car. Downtown and the international airports are further, at 40 to 50 minutes in normal traffic.
Living on a palm frond puts residents on a narrow peninsula surrounded by sea on two sides. The frond structure shapes the character of the address: waterfront orientation throughout, with the access road along the trunk connecting to the mainland.
The location works well for people employed in the Jebel Ali Free Zone or making regular trips toward Abu Dhabi. For professionals whose daily orbit is Business Bay, DIFC, or Dubai International Airport, the western address adds meaningful commute time.
What AED 18.1 Million to AED 19 Million Gets You
The price range is narrow. Five-bedroom units start at AED 18.1 million. Six-bedroom units start at AED 19 million. The AED 900,000 gap between tiers reflects the bedroom count rather than a fundamentally different product.
The areas tell a more nuanced story. Five-bedroom configurations span 7,940 to 8,465 sq ft. Six-bedroom layouts run from 7,677 to 8,315 sq ft. Several five-bedroom units are physically larger than their six-bedroom counterparts. That comes down to how the four layout types (A, B, C, D) distribute internal space. Working through the numbers, price per square foot across the range runs from roughly AED 2,140 to AED 2,480, with variation driven by layout rather than tier.
Five and Six-Bedroom Units Across Four Layouts
The project lists both villas and apartments. Villa options cover 5 and 6 bedrooms across layouts A, B, C, and D, ranging from 7,677 to 8,465 sq ft. There is one apartment configuration: a 5-bedroom Type A at 8,205 sq ft, priced from AED 18.1 million. At that footprint, the structural distinction between the two property-type classifications is largely administrative.
Every unit here is large. Families needing space for multiple generations, live-in staff, or dedicated entertaining areas will find the sizing fit for purpose.
Amenities
| Category | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Fitness and Wellness | Gymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool |
| Outdoor and Social | Landscaped Gardens, Barbecue Area, Children's Play Area |
| Dining | Restaurants |
| Security | CCTV Security |
The indoor swimming pool and gymnasium meet the core wellness needs without residents leaving the community. On-site restaurants add day-to-day convenience for residents. The children's play area and barbecue spaces confirm the family-residence orientation of the project. The amenity set is functional and coherent with the unit sizes.
January 2028 Handover: What Off-Plan Entry Means Today
Construction started January 2025. Expected handover is January 2028, a three-year build window from ground-breaking. From today, that is approximately 28 months to completion.
Buyers entering the secondary market now are acquiring an off-plan property. Occupancy and rental income are not possible until early 2028. That is the lead time from entry to first use of the property.
80% Before the Keys: A Front-Loaded Payment Structure
| Stage | Payment |
|---|---|
| During Construction | 80% |
| At Handover | 20% |
Eight of every ten dirhams are due before handover. On the AED 18.1 million entry price, that is roughly AED 14.5 million payable across the construction period, with an AED 3.6 million balance at the keys. There is no post-handover instalment option.
The front-loaded structure means most of the capital commitment falls before completion. For buyers using mortgage financing, draw-down timing needs to track the construction milestones.