The Crescent, Palm Jumeirah

The Crescent is part of the largest man-made island, Palm Jumeirah. Built in the shape of a palm tree, this island is the most extraordinary feat of engineering, architecture and construction. It comprises a 2 km long trunk, 17 fronds that make up the crown and a crescent. The area is home to the most luxurious beachfront apartments, villas and hotels. It is not a conventional community, but a well-developed area that offers aesthetic views and comfortable living.

The sub-community is one of the most sought after neighbourhoods in the market. It has all major amenities such as restaurants, nurseries, supermarkets and salons in proximity.

• Less than 20 minutes from Sheikh Zayed Road
• Monorail connects it with other parts of the community
• Some properties have a private beach

The Crescent is a family-friendly community which offers a relaxing living experience to residents. Popular points of interest in Crescent are:

• Club Vista Mare – Restaurant
• Dolphin Bay
• The Atlantis Tennis Academy

For outdoor activities, there are children’s play areas and separate beach tracks for jogging and bicycling.

Properties in The Crescent include apartments, villas and townhouses. Each property is designed to maximise comfort for residents, which clearly shows in the architecture.

• Apartments for rent in the Crescent range from AED 155k to AED 750k per year.
• The starting rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in the Crescent is AED 155k.
• Rental prices for a 3-bedroom apartment in the Crescent range from AED 280k to AED 320k.

The Crescent in Palm Jumeirah is a popular community among investors. You can buy apartments in the Crescent.

• One can expect to pay anywhere between AED 1.5M to AED 2.4M for a 1-bedroom home in the Crescent.
• The average price for a 2-bedroom apartment for sale in the Crescent is AED 3.5M.
• The selling price for a 3-bedroom apartment in the Crescent starts from AED 6.2M.
• The 4-bedroom apartment for sale in the Crescent ranges from AED 7.2M to AED 18.9M.

The resident can also rent villas in the Crescent community. The sub-community also offers villas for sale.

• The rental price for a 5-bedroom villa starts from AED 700k to 1.2M AED per anum.
• One can expect to pay anywhere between AED 18M to AED 38M for a 5-bedroom villa in the Crescent.

The main mode of transportation in the Crescent to get around Palm Jumeirah is the monorail. Residents of the Crescent can use the Atlantis Aquaventure Station located right next to the Atlantis Hotel and Aquaventure waterpark.

Those who want to travel to the main city can board the bus from Knowledge Village, which is at a distance of 11-minutes. The nearest metro station, Nakheel metro station is 16-minutes away from the Crescent.

There are sufficient parking spaces in the Crescent as every residential tower has underground parking for residents and visitors

There are a couple of supermarkets near the Crescent. The nearest supermarket is Cherry Express Supermarket, which is at a distance of 8-minutes. Another supermarket is West zone supermarket which is situated in Frond P, 8-minute away. Organic Foods and Cafe is an 11-minute drive away from the Crescent.

The Al Rahman Siddik is the only Mosque near the crescent. Other mosques near The Crescent can be found outside of Palm Jumeirah Island. Tecom Masjid in Knowledge Village is at a distance of 15-minutes. While Mariam Mosque and Osama Bin Zaid Mosque are located in Al Barsha 3, an 18-minute drive from the Crescent

As Dubai is home to residents from different cultures, one can expect to find many places of worship near the Crescent. A popular church near the Crescent is Seventh Day Adventist Church, 16 minutes away. Another church close to the community is Fellowship: A church in Dubai, which is a 17-minute drive away from the Crescent.

Gurunanak Darbar Gurdwara for Sikh members of the community is located in Jebel Ali, which is a 20-minute drive away from the Crescent.

There are quite a few educational options near the community.

Nursery options include

• Asya’s Nursery
• Redwood Montessori Nursery
• Blossom Palm Jumeirah

Schools near the Crescent consist of

• GEMS Dubai American Academy
• American School of Dubai
• Gems Wellington International School

GEMS Dubai American Academy offers an American curriculum as well as an international baccalaureate diploma to students from all over the world.

American School of Dubai is a private, non-profit school which offers American Curriculum to students from Pre-K through Grade 12.

Multiple universities are less than a 20-minute drive away from the Crescent. One can find the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) in Dubai Knowledge Park. Those looking for higher education options can choose from American University in Dubai, Oracle University and Syrian Virtual University.

The closest Hospitals near the Crescent are:

• American Hospital Clinic – Dubai Media City
• Al Zahra Hospital Dubai in Al Barsha 1
• Armada Surgical Centre in Jumeirah Lake Towers

Clinics near the Crescent consist of Emirates hospitals clinics Palm Jumeirah and Al Das Medical Clinic. Both are situated on the trunk of the Palm, only 11-minutes away. You can also find Mediclinic Al Sufouh in Knowledge village, only 14-minutes away from the Crescent.

The Crescent is closely connected to the trunk and the fronds on Palm Jumeirah. It is also in proximity to many popular residential communities and entertainment destinations.

Residential communities near the Crescent are

• Knowledge Village
• Al Sufouh
• Dubai Internet City

To the south of the Crescent lies Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers and the famous beaches.

There are many malls near the Crescent such as:

• Nakheel Mall
• Mall of the Emirates
• Souk Madinat Jumeirah

Nakheel Mall located on the trunk of the Palm Jumeirah has five retail levels with 350 shops, restaurants and leisure attractions spread across the facility.

You can also find Golden Mile Galleria, a small mall which is at a distance of 12-minutes from the Crescent. It has multiple shops and a mini supermarket inside.  A little farther from the Galleria lies Bookcorner LLC, toys and book store.

There are a number of local and international restaurants near the Crescent. They include:

• Saffron Restaurant
• Nobu
• Hakkasan Dubai
• KYO Restaurant and Lounge

There are a couple of casual dining restaurants near the Crescent as well. You can enjoy fast-food from Shark Bites restaurant or visit The Burger Joint for some delicious burgers. The best part about TBJ is that it offers its visitors vegetarian options as well.

Popular beaches near the Crescent are JBR Beach and Marina Beach. JBR Beach is popular for its water sports such as parasailing, wakeboarding, banana boating and camel rides. Marina Beach is an open beach with clear water and an amazing landscape. You can also enjoy food from a wide range of eateries along the beach.

Entertainment destinations near the Crescent include:

• Aquaventure Waterpark
• Helicopter Tour
• Dolphin Bay

Adventure Waterpark is the primary entertainment destination for the Crescent residents. The waterpark has water rides, zip lines, kids play area and an amazing line of eateries.

Another entertainment destination especially popular amongst the tourists is the  Atlantis Helicopter Tour. In this 12-minute tour, you will witness some wonderful sights including Dubai’s skyline, Burj Khalifa and the beautiful sea.

You can also visit the Dolphin Bay, a palm-fringed lagoon where you can interact with the dolphins. It is one of the most sophisticated dolphin habitats in the world.

Residents can stay in shape thanks to:

• Fit Box Gym
• Fit in Time

The Crescent is close to the sea, so residents enjoy swimming or going for a relaxing walk to stay fit.  You can start exercising at Fit Box gym located at a short walking distance from the Crescent. Another option for residents is the Fit in Time gym which is a fully equipped gymnasium with trained instructors.

Salons and spas nearby include:

• Zaki Ladies Salon
• Anantara Spa
• Rami Jabali Hair Salon

Salons near the Crescent include the Zaki ladies salon, which is located in the Palm resort. Anantara Spa is a high-tech health Spa. You can also find Rami Jabali Hair Salon in the area, which provides manicures, pedicures and haircuts.

The Crescent and Palm Jumeirah are known for their lively community environment. The area celebrates all community events such as Chinese New Year, Halloween, Earth Hour, Christmas and more.

Those looking to keep in touch with their fellow community members can like the parent community’s Facebook page called The Palm Jumeirah.

The Crescent is part of the largest man-made island, Palm Jumeirah. One thing to consider is that it is a bit far away from the mainland. But you can use the monorail to move around.

• Dubai Internet City is a 10-minute drive away
• Emirates Golf Club is just 16 minutes away by car
• Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa are less than 30 minutes away