Palm Jebel Ali Frond K: Nakheel Villas on the New Palm
Palm Jebel Ali is Dubai's second large-scale man-made palm island, developed by Nakheel. Frond K is one of the residential prongs extending outward from the trunk, placing homes over the water with Gulf views on multiple sides. Nakheel opened bookings in February 2023 and broke ground in June 2024. Handover is scheduled for December 2027.
What Living on a Frond Means in Practice
A frond address differs from a villa on the mainland or a unit on the palm trunk. Each property on Frond K occupies a narrow peninsula extending into the Arabian Gulf, with water visible from the front and back of the home. There is no community wall, and no neighbours on the water side. The site type is what buyers are primarily purchasing here.
Palm Jebel Ali is located approximately 30 kilometres from Downtown Dubai via Sheikh Zayed Road, and about 15 kilometres south of Palm Jumeirah along the coast. Al Maktoum International Airport is roughly 20 kilometres away. The Jebel Ali Free Zone and port complex anchor the commercial district to the south. This location works well for buyers who operate in the Jebel Ali business corridor or who want a residential address separated from the density of central Dubai. It is not a natural choice for someone whose daily life centres on Downtown or the Marina. The appeal is the private address, the waterfront plot, and a location that is still developing.
AED 18 Million: What the Price Covers
The price is AED 18 million. Five-bedroom villas are sized at 7,377 sq ft at this price point. The project also includes 6-bedroom and 7-bedroom configurations, with 7-bed units measuring 13,458 sq ft in floor area.
The 7-bedroom villas at 13,458 sq ft are effectively large family estates. At AED 18M for the entry-level 5-bedroom, buyers are paying for the waterfront plot, the Nakheel brand, and the villa scale. This sits firmly at the upper end of the Dubai villa market, aimed at buyers seeking a large primary residence or a long-hold waterfront asset.
On-Site Amenities
| Category | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Wellness | Gymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool |
| Outdoor Living | Landscaped Gardens, Barbecue Area |
| Family | Children's Play Area |
| Dining | Restaurants |
| Security | CCTV Security |
Seven amenities in total. The indoor pool is the practical choice for year-round use given Dubai's summer climate. On-site restaurants reduce dependence on driving, which matters on a frond where leaving the property means returning to the trunk road. The barbecue area and landscaped gardens suit residents who intend to use the outdoor space that a frond plot naturally enables. The amenity set points toward full-time residents rather than short-stay investors, consistent with the scale and price of these homes.
Construction Started; Keys in December 2027
Construction started in June 2024. Handover is targeted for December 2027. Off-plan buyers entering now are roughly halfway through the build period, with around 18 months remaining. The project is past its first full year of active construction, which reduces the execution uncertainty typical of early-stage off-plan entry.
Getting In for 20% Down
| Stage | Payment |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 20% |
| During construction | 60% |
| Handover | 20% |
The down payment is AED 3.6 million on an AED 18 million purchase. Construction-phase payments total AED 10.8 million, spread across the remaining build period. The final AED 3.6 million falls due at handover.
The 20/60/20 structure is clear-cut. The initial commitment is 20%, with the bulk of the purchase obligation running through the construction phase up to December 2027. The full price is settled by handover, with no post-handover payment plan in place.