Sale of The Palm, Jebel Ali Residential Properties gets underway

In total 2000 properties will go on sale comprising of a combination of Signature Series Villas, Canal Cove Town Homes and Garden Homes.

'We expect interest to be extremely strong in the properties on The Palm, Jebel Ali, following the rapid sellout of all villas on The Palm, Jumeirah, in a short period of time last year', said Sultan Bin Sulayem, Chairman of The Palm. 'With the development of the first Palm progressing successfully we are now very keen to focus more of our efforts on The Palm, Jebel Ali.'

Construction is well underway on this second iconic palm-tree shaped island, located in the waters of the Arabian Gulf and adjacent to the Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa. The island will hold many similarities to the first island however, it will also boast several additional elements to its overall concept design, leisure and recreational activities.

Sulayem further commented, 'Positioned 22 kilometres from The Palm, Jumeirah it will provide even more of an escape atmosphere for both residents and tourists alike. However, it is envisaged that by the time The Palm, Jebel Ali is operational the spread of residential, retail and commercial developments will provide a continuous and closer link between Dubai and Jebel Ali.'

All home designs, elevations and plot sizes will remain identical to those available on The Palm, Jumeirah. Buyers will therefore be able to choose from the wide selection of designs that have been created to cater to the varied and eclectic tastes of The Palm's discerning clients.

An up front ten percent deposit is required to secure all bookings, and ownership of the properties is on a freehold basis to all nationalities.

The Palm, Jebel Ali will also house spectacular apartments located on the trunk of the island. Apartment residents will be rewarded will superb facilities and easy access to restaurants and shops, however these properties will be released for sale at a later date.

'With a current manpower of 208 workers and over 6.2 million cubic metres of rock and sand already in place, The Palm, Jebel Ali is swiftly starting to take shape. Eight barges, four tug-boats, two dredgers, and four various other boats are all working around the clock to ensure the strict deadlines of the project are adhered to,' said Saeed Ahmed Saeed, Managing Director - Projects of The Palm.

'The main focus initially, is to get the crescent island which forms the breakwater in place, this will then greatly aid the construction of the fronds, trunk and spine by providing shelter from the ocean', Saeed continued.

The Palm, Jebel Ali will be positioned as more of a 'Destination', a place of discovery, fun, excitement, activity and entertainment. It will be an enchanting place where both adults and children will be able to experience the wonders of islands living. Boutique hotels, a sea village, luxury shopping outlets and marinas will all add to the extraordinary atmosphere, enticing both tourists and residents equally.

The properties are currently being sold from the new Palm Sales Centre (next to Royal Mirage), telephone 800 5554 (UAE - toll free) or + 971 4 390 3333.

Furthermore, visitors to this year's Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will be able to see 3D models displaying the overall concept of The Palm, Jebel Ali at the Palm's stand, whilst state-of-the-art videos will allow visitors to indulge in the enchanting atmosphere that this unique Dubai project is set to deliver.