Dubai’s Beachfront Keeps Setting Records
Palm Jumeirah villas are trading at prices once reserved for London and New York.
By Layla Haddad · 03 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Dubai’s prime beachfront continues to attract international buyers, with frond-tip villas on the Palm among the most contested addresses in the world.
Limited supply of genuine beach frontage underpins values, and well-finished villas are often sold off-market.
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