Palm Views, Palm Jumeirah

Palm Views is a two-building apartment complex located on both sides of the top part of Palm Jumeirah’s trunk. Both 5-storey buildings are aptly named Palm Views East and Palm Views West. The project has been developed by Nakheel and features studios and 1-bedroom apartments. Palm Views was launched in 2013 and completed in 2015. The residential complex offers plenty of facilities. Palm Views is housed in the popular neighbourhood of Palm Jumeirah.

Stretching more than five kilometres off the coast of Dubai, Palm Jumeirah is a man-made island resembling the date palm tree. The island stretches well into the clear blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, offering a spectacular waterfront lifestyle. It is home to a growing collection of beaches, shopping places, eateries and entertainment outlets. Not to mention, Palm Jumeirah offers some of the most desirable residential properties in all of UAE.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Palm Jumeirah
• Developer: Nakheel
• Date of completion: 2015
• Number of floors: 5
• Unit type: Studios and 1-bedroom apartments
• Type of Ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Parking, gym, swimming pool

In terms of facilities, residents get dedicated ground-level parking in Palm Views Dubai.

A couple of high-speed elevators in Palm Views provide speedy access to all floors.

The buildings get 24-hour security services. The complex has been designed to be cost-effective and energy-efficient. In addition, Nakheel has partnered with Inaya Facilities Management to provide maintenance facilities in the buildings at a marginal fee.

Those who like to keep fit will have access to a shared gym in Palm Views. The complex also has a state-of-the-art fitness club with membership open for both residents and non-residents.

Among the lifestyle amenities is a huge swimming pool for all residents.

Front desk services are available 24 hours. Residents also get cleaning, pest control and landscaping services.

Pets are allowed in Palm Views Residence.

Moving on, safety features in the buildings include:

• Fire/smoke alarms
• Fire extinguishers

Suffice to say, Nakheel has developed Palm Views Jumeirah in line with international safety standards.

Bayut has worked on creating a simple format for 2D and 3D floor plans on the website. You can easily find the unit type and bed type you’re interested in by browsing Palm Views floor plans.

Palm Views Palm Jumeirah, as stated earlier, is a two-building complex featuring two low-rise buildings. Both Palm Views East and Palm Views West offer studio and 1-bedroom apartments.

Covered areas for studio apartments in Palm Views Palm Jumeirah range from 504 sq. ft to 560 sq. ft. These include an open-plan kitchen, one bathroom, a living area and a balcony.

Moving on, 1-bedroom apartments in Palm Views Palm Jumeirah Dubai also have an average covered area of 500 sq. ft. These units have one bedroom and up to two bathrooms. You can also find an open-plan kitchen and spacious balconies providing stunning views of Palm Jumeirah and the Dubai skyline.

Residents with private vehicles can conveniently travel to all parts of the city via Sheikh Zayed Road, which is about 10 minutes away from the building. Public buses, taxis and trams are the main modes of public transportation in Palm Jumeirah.

The nearest bus station is Knowledge Village Bus Stop, about a 6-minute drive away from the building.

To access Dubai Metro, residents have to travel via cab or car to reach Al Khail Metro Station, which is about 11 minutes away.

The nearest tram stations include Jumeirah Palm Tram station, Media City Tram station and Al Sufouh Tram station.

There is no shortage of cafes and restaurants in Palm Jumeirah near Palm Views. Examples include:

• Ibn Al Bahr
• Quattro Passi Ristorante
• Maiden Shanghai

Club Vista Mare features a great line-up of restaurants on the Palm Jumeirah trunk such as Gursha Ethiopian Restaurant and Breeze Beach Grill.

One can find several supermarkets near Palm Views Dubai. These include:

• Quick Buy
• West Zone Supermarket
• Spinneys

These serve the day-to-day shopping needs of residents. The nearest Spinneys is located in the Golden Mile Mall, some 8 minutes away from the complex. Likewise, for a greater range and variety of products, please check out the list of supermarkets in Palm Jumeirah by Bayut.

As a resident of Palm Views, you can enrol your child in highly-rated schools near the community, including:

• Dubai College
• GEMS Dubai American Academy
• Regent International School

Offering the British curriculum, Dubai College accepts students from Year 7 until Year 13 or Sixth Form. As a result of offering an excellent education system, premium facilities and strong pastoral care, the school has received an ‘Outstanding‘ rating from the KHDA.

GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA), as the name suggests, offers the American Curriculum from KG 1 to Grade 10 and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in Years 12 and 13. GEMS DAA is another ‘Outstanding‘ rated school where you can enrol your child from KG 1 until Grade 12.

Regent International School is located in The Greens. The school follows the British curriculum from Foundation Stage until Sixth Form and admits students aged 3 to 18 years. Recently, the school was awarded a ‘Very Good‘ rating by the KHDA.

Additionally, one can find Blossoms Nursery and Redwood Montessori Nursery within a 10-minute ride.

• Marina Residences 1
• Marina Residences 2
• Marina Residences 4

The buildings are part of the six-tower residential complex, Marina Residences. The residents get to avail a good set of facilities in these buildings while the neighbourhood is full of shopping, dining and leisure options.

Golden Mile is another popular complex in Palm Jumeirah offering a wide variety of apartments for rent and sale in its 10 towers.

Finally, major landmarks near Palm Views include:

• Aquaventure
• The Lost Chambers Aquarium
• The Pointe

Aquaventure is the world’s largest waterpark. On a hot summer day, you can enjoy thrilling water slides with friends and family.

If the marine universe interests you, then The Lost Chambers Aquarium is the place to go. Once there, you can either learn about the marine animals or participate in feeding sea animals, snorkelling and diving.

The Pointe is the newest addition to the list of entertainment and retail venues in Palm Jumeirah. Located right across Atlantis, The Palm, it is the perfect place to take a stroll and some stunning waterside selfies. The venue also hosts a number of high-profile concerts and events.

Palm Jumeirah is also home to some of the most luxurious hotels in Dubai, especially Atlantis The Palm, FIVE Hotel, Kempinski The Palm, Waldorf Astoria and Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.

While living in Palm Jumeirah is a unique and luxurious beach-front living experience away from the city centre, the cost of living is pricey. However, considering the location and amenities on offer, the prices are justified.

You can enjoy a shopping spree at the Nakheel Mall which is just a 5 to 7-minute ride from the complex.

Dubai Internet City Metro Station is 6 minutes away by car.