Nakheel Palm Springs: a 40.9 Million sq ft Community for 50,000 Residents Beside Palm Jebel Ali
- Published 10 Nov 2026
- Updated 10 November 2026
- 4 min read
- Data verified on 10 Nov 2026
In short
Nakheel Palm Springs is a new residential community announced on 10 November 2026: 40.9 million sq ft in southern Dubai, next to Palm Jebel Ali, planned for about 50,000 residents across 15 neighbourhoods, as reported by Khaleej Times. Prices, unit numbers and a launch timeline were not disclosed in the reports we reviewed.
Khaleej Times, 10 November 2026 Ā· Khaleej Times
40.9million sq ft
Size of the masterplan
Source: Khaleej Times, 10 November 2026
About 50,000
Planned residents, across 15 neighbourhoods
Source: Khaleej Times
About 6.4million sq ft
Open space
Source: Khaleej Times
35+ km
Cycling, jogging and walking routes
Source: Khaleej Times
Southern Dubai: aerial view of a planned residential community.Illustration: Ā© VALORISIMO
What did Nakheel announce for Palm Springs?
On 10 November 2026, Khaleej Times reported that Nakheel, a Dubai developer and member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, announced Palm Springs, a masterplanned community of 40.9 million sq ft in southern Dubai, adjacent to Palm Jebel Ali. It is planned to house about 50,000 residents in 15 neighbourhoods. The National reports that homes will include villas, townhouses and apartments.
Khalid Al Malik, CEO of Dubai Holding Real Estate, said the aim is “creating a community that brings homes and supporting infrastructure together from the outset” and that Palm Springs “reflects our long-term confidence in southern Dubai and its role in the city’s future”.
| Item | Reported detail |
|---|---|
| Size | 40.9 million sq ft |
| Residents | About 50,000 |
| Neighbourhoods | 15 |
| Open space | About 6.4 million sq ft |
| Sustainability | LEED Communities Platinum precertification |
Source: Khaleej Times, 10 November 2026; The National, 10 November 2026.
What will the community include?
According to Khaleej Times, the plan includes two schools, a hospital and six mosques, a Country Club and a Sports Club, retail and cultural venues, and more than 35 km of cycling, jogging and walking routes (about 22 miles) linking neighbourhoods to parks and leisure areas. Shaded corridors and climate-responsive landscaping are part of the design, and Nakheel says it will integrate water, energy and waste solutions to help lower carbon emissions.
The development has received LEED Communities Platinum precertification. LEED is a rating system for sustainable developments; a precertification is given at the planning stage, so it does not yet describe a finished community.
Nakheel’s own Palm Springs page presents contemporary 4- and 5-bedroom villas and 3- and 4-bedroom townhouses, a central landscaped park called Canyon Park, and lists driving times of 14 minutes to Palm Jebel Ali and 23 minutes to Al Maktoum International Airport. It is promotional material and does not state prices or a launch date in the text we reviewed.
Where is Nakheel Palm Springs and why does it matter?
Palm Springs sits in southern Dubai beside Palm Jebel Ali, Nakheel’s large waterfront island project. Khaleej Times says the community connects to Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Maktoum International Airport, and places the project in a wider southern Dubai growth story supported by investment in the airport and Expo City Dubai.
Nakheel’s Palm Jebel Ali is already under construction: The National recalls that in April 2026 Nakheel awarded contracts worth over AED 3.5 billion for 544 villas there. Palm Springs adds a large, inland, family-oriented community to the same corridor. For background on the area, read our Jebel Ali area guide and our overview of Nakheel’s waterfront vision.
What does it mean for an investor?
Our reading, to check against your own plan:
- A corridor bet: the project concentrates on the southern Dubai corridor between Palm Jebel Ali and Al Maktoum International Airport. Its value depends on that corridor's infrastructure and demand.
- Master plan first, product later: schools, a hospital and parks are announced before prices and unit numbers. Treat it as a signal of scale, not as an offer.
- Supply is rising: a community for 50,000 residents will add many homes over time. Compare expected deliveries nearby, see our Dubai development pipeline.
- Wait for official terms: prices, payment plan, handover date and escrow details come from the developer's official sales documents and the Dubai Land Department registration, not from a news report.
Sources
This article is based on Khaleej Times, 10 November 2026, and The National, 10 November 2026, plus Nakheel’s Palm Springs page. We did not find a Nakheel, WAM or Dubai Media Office press release at the time of writing; we will update this article if one is published.
Watch out
This is an announcement, not a sales offer. Plans, timelines and certifications can change, and a precertification is not a final certification. This article is not investment, tax or legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
*What is Nakheel Palm Springs?
Nakheel Palm Springs is a masterplanned residential community in southern Dubai, next to Palm Jebel Ali, announced on 10 November 2026. It covers 40.9 million sq ft and is planned for about 50,000 residents across 15 neighbourhoods, as reported by Khaleej Times.
*How much will homes cost at Palm Springs?
No price was disclosed in the reports we reviewed, and Nakheel’s own page does not state one in its text. Official prices, payment plan and handover date will come from Nakheel’s sales documents. Do not rely on figures from unofficial websites.
*What facilities are planned?
Khaleej Times reports two schools, a hospital, six mosques, a Country Club and a Sports Club, retail and cultural venues, about 6.4 million sq ft of open space and more than 35 km of cycling, jogging and walking routes.
*Is Palm Springs the same as Palm Jebel Ali?
No. Palm Springs is a separate community beside Palm Jebel Ali, the waterfront island project, according to Khaleej Times. Both are by Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, in southern Dubai.
Figures are indicative as of the date shown: check them with official sources before any decision.
- For information only; this is not tax, legal or financial advice.
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