On the Palm beachfront villa exterior with pool and Dubai skyline, Palm Jumeirah, UAE

The white Moorish-arched facade of On the Palm faces directly onto the beach of Palm Jumeirah, its private pool lined with sun loungers and the Dubai skyline rising across the water in the distance.

On the Palm formal living room with marble floors and chandelier, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The formal living room at On the Palm is furnished with white linen sofas dressed in navy velvet cushions, centred around a gold sunburst coffee table beneath an oversized capiz shell chandelier that hangs from a coffered ceiling above intricate marble tile flooring.

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On the Palm

VILLA • DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

6 Bedrooms • 6.5 Bathrooms • Sleeps 12

Private PoolBeach AccessWiFiAir ConditioningParking

On the Palm is a six-bedroom beachfront villa on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, spanning 13,411 sq ft across two floors with direct access to a private beach on the Persian Gulf. The property sleeps 12 guests across six en-suite bedrooms, making it one of the more substantial private residences available to rent on the Palm's frond. Arabian architectural detailing defines the exterior, and the villa's scale means the indoor and outdoor spaces never feel crowded even at full capacity. A crystalline private pool sits at the heart of the outdoor area, with sunloungers arranged alongside it and steps leading directly onto the beach. The host can arrange airport transfers, daily housekeeping, grocery deliveries, chauffeur services and city tours on request, giving the stay a serviced-villa quality without a fixed staff package built into the price. Palm Jumeirah itself is a gated artificial island with its own internal road network, placing guests within walking distance of a cluster of fine-dining restaurants and approximately 15 minutes by car from Dubai Marina's waterfront promenade. For guests seeking activities beyond the property, Skydive Dubai is 17 minutes by car, and snorkelling and diving experiences are available seven minutes away. The villa is listed on Plum Guide, which operates its own acceptance-based curation standard. A car is recommended for getting the most from the surrounding area.

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Best time to visit

winter

18-28°Cnov · dec · jan · feb · mar

peak crowdpremium value

November to April brings Dubai's most comfortable outdoor temperatures, making the private pool, beach and alfresco dining genuinely usable throughout the day rather than limited to early morning or evening hours.

peak crowdpremium value

November to April is the optimum window for Dubai, when daytime temperatures sit between 20 and 28°C and outdoor living is genuinely comfortable. December and January are peak demand months. May and October are workable shoulder months with fewer visitors and lower rates. June to September brings intense heat, with temperatures regularly exceeding 40°C, limiting outdoor time though the pool and beach remain usable in the early morning and evening.

winter

Recommended

nov · dec · jan · feb · mar

Warm, dry and sunny with reliably comfortable temperatures. This is Dubai's most liveable season, with little to no rainfall and clear skies throughout.

18-28°C

peak crowdpremium value

December and January are the peak months and the villa books out well in advance. Book three to six months ahead for Christmas and New Year. Rates are at their highest across this window, but the weather justifies it entirely.

spring

apr · may

April remains pleasant, with temperatures beginning to climb towards the end of the month. May becomes noticeably hotter and more humid, making midday outdoor activity less comfortable.

25-38°C

moderate crowdgood value

April offers a reasonable balance of comfortable weather and lower rates than the peak winter season. May is workable but the heat should be factored into planning, particularly for families with young children.

summer

jun · jul · aug · sep

Extremely hot and humid, with daytime temperatures regularly exceeding 40°C and humidity making outdoor activity uncomfortable for most of the day. Air conditioning is essential.

35-45°C

low crowdexcellent value

Summer offers the best value of the year by a significant margin, with rates substantially lower than the winter peak. Plan outdoor activities for early morning or after 7pm. The pool and private beach are still usable outside peak heat hours.

autumn

oct · nov

October begins hot but temperatures drop steadily through the month. By November the weather is comfortable and conditions approach the quality of the winter season without peak pricing.

25-36°C

moderate crowdgood value

October to November represents good value for money, with rates below the December to March peak and weather that is comfortable by late October. November in particular can offer near-peak conditions at moderate pricing.

Why we chose it

The detail that most people overlook is the scale: at 13,411 sq ft across two floors, On the Palm has room to genuinely breathe in a way that most Palm Jumeirah villas at this bedroom count do not. The crisp, cool interior palette with its full-height windows serves a functional purpose in Dubai's heat, acting as a genuine retreat rather than just a backdrop for the outdoor spaces. Unlike most beachfront properties in this part of Dubai, the private beach here is reachable directly from the property without crossing a road or shared amenity zone, which is rarer on the Palm fronds than the listing language at comparable properties would suggest. For a group of 12 wanting both seclusion and genuine city access, the combination is hard to replicate at this price point.

Reviewed by The Chosen Stay · 2026

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01The Architecture

On the Palm draws on Arabian architectural traditions, with the decorative exterior detailing that the scraped description identifies as the property's first and most immediate visual impression. The villa is spread across two floors with no internal lift, a practical consideration for guests with mobility requirements. A private entrance serves the property exclusively. At 13,411 sq ft, the footprint is…

02The Interior

The interior works with a crisp, cool colour palette that the listing explicitly frames as functional: full-height windows and light tones are designed to make the space feel cool during Dubai's hotter months. Six bedrooms each have their own bathroom, with the half bathroom serving common areas, giving groups of 12 genuine privacy across the accommodation. The listing notes a…

03The Outdoor

The private pool is the central outdoor feature, positioned for daytime use alongside dedicated sunloungers and sunbeds. Steps from the pool area lead directly onto the private beach on the Persian Gulf, with no road crossing required between the property and the water's edge. The beach gives guests a white sand shoreline, which the listing references as part of the…

04The Location

Palm Jumeirah is a purpose-built artificial island off the Dubai coast, shaped as a palm tree with a central trunk and 16 fronds. The address carries significant international recognition as a symbol of Dubai's ambition, and properties here sit within a gated, car-orientated environment that trades urban walkability for exclusivity and direct water access. Fine-dining restaurants are reachable on foot…

05Ideal For

On the Palm suits a group of up to 12 travelling together: an extended family, a group of couples, or a milestone celebration gathering. The private beach and pool make it well-suited to families with older children, though the unfenced pool requires supervision for younger guests. The host's no-hens-and-stags policy applies. Couples seeking intimacy would find the scale of the…

Amenities

Private PoolAir ConditioningWiFiParkingBeach AccessCribGarageHousekeepingLaundryWasherDryer

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TheChosenStay's Guide

experience

Skydive Dubai

Skydive Dubai operates tandem jumps over the Palm, giving you a view of the island's palm-tree shape from altitude that is impossible to appreciate from the ground. Book ahead, particularly in the November to April season.

17 minutes by car

dining

Nobu Atlantis, The Palm

Nobu at Atlantis, The Palm is one of Dubai's most consistent high-end dining experiences, with the black cod miso a reliable benchmark dish. It is on the same island, making it a straightforward dinner from the villa.

10 minutes by car

activities

Dubai Marina Walk

The three-kilometre waterfront promenade at Dubai Marina is at its best in the evening, when the temperature drops and the restaurants and cafes along the water come to life. 16 minutes by car from the Palm.

16 minutes by car

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Frequently Asked

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On the Palm sits on Palm Jumeirah, a gated artificial island off the Dubai coast and one of the most recognised luxury addresses in the world. The island offers direct access to white sand beaches, the Persian Gulf, and a concentration of high-end restaurants, with Dubai Marina and the broader city reachable in around 15 to 20 minutes by car.

Housekeeping is included. The host can arrange daily cleaning, grocery deliveries, chauffeur services, private transfers and city tour bookings for an additional fee. A fridge-fill service is also available to arrange before arrival. A private chef is not included as standard but may be arrangeable through the host on request.

The nearest commercial airport is Dubai International (DXB), approximately 35 to 45 minutes by road from Palm Jumeirah depending on traffic. For private aviation, Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) at Dubai South also handles private and charter flights and is approximately 45 to 55 minutes by road. The host can arrange airport transfers on request.

The villa sleeps 12 and has considerable space for families, and the host provides a cot free of charge on request. The private beach is directly accessible from the property without crossing a road. The pool is not fenced, so children will need to be supervised at all times around it. The property is spread over two floors with no internal lift.

Free parking is available in the private garage. A car is recommended for making the most of the surrounding area, as Palm Jumeirah is a car-orientated environment with limited public transport.

Pets are not permitted at this property.

Skydive Dubai is 17 minutes by car and offers tandem jumps with views over the Palm. Snorkelling and diving experiences are available seven minutes away. Dubai Marina Walk, a three-kilometre waterfront promenade, is around 16 minutes by car. Aquaventure Waterpark at Atlantis is on the same island. Mall of the Emirates with its indoor ski slope, Ski Dubai, is approximately 20 minutes away.

November to April is the best window for visiting Dubai, when daytime temperatures range from 20 to 28°C and outdoor living is genuinely comfortable. December and January are the peak months with higher demand and prices. May and October are viable shoulder months with noticeably fewer visitors. June to September brings extreme heat, with temperatures regularly exceeding 40°C.

On the Palm accommodates up to 12 guests across six bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom. The property is spread over two floors. Hen and stag parties are not permitted.

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