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Buying penthouses in Palm Jumeirah: 2026 prices, yields and costs

Ultra-prime island market with beach access, branded residences and the deepest luxury resale pool in the UAE. This page sets out the current asking-price band for penthouses in Palm Jumeirah, the gross yields investors are underwriting, and every one-off cost you pay on top.

AED 4500–12000
Price per sq ft
3.2–4.5%
Gross yield
from AED 25M
Entry ticket
5000–15000 sq ft
Typical size
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What a typical penthouse in Palm Jumeirah costs and returns

Worked on a mid-range unit of 10,000 sq ft at AED 8,250 per sq ft. Figures are indicative market ranges, not an offer on any specific property.

Indicative purchase and income figures for a penthouse in Palm Jumeirah, 2026
Indicative purchase priceAED 82,500,000
Land-department transfer fee (4%)AED 3,300,000
Agency commission (2% + VAT)AED 1,732,500
Trustee & registrationAED 4,000–6,000
All-in one-off costs≈ 6.1% of price
Indicative gross annual rentAED 3,176,250
Annual service chargeAED 325,000 (AED 25–40/sq ft)
Indicative net yield after service charge3.5%
Annual property tax0% — the UAE levies none
Tax on rental income (UAE)0%

Net yield excludes management fees, vacancy and maintenance. Assume 8–12% of gross rent for a managed long-let and more for short lets.

Who rents penthouses here

Wealthy end-users, relocating HNWIs and premium holiday lets. Supply is physically capped.

Risks to underwrite before you commit

Lowest yields of any district and the widest gap between asking and achieved price. Due diligence on beach rights and service charges matters.

Why this asset type

Trophy segment driven by view and floor level. Yields compress, but the buyer pool is cash-rich and less sensitive to interest rates.

Residency and financing at this price level

Entry tickets here already sit at or above the AED 2 million level commonly applied for the 10-year Golden Visa, so a single purchase can support a residency application. Non-residents can generally borrow 50–60% loan-to-value from UAE banks, residents up to 80% on a first home, subject to income and age criteria.

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