Nakheel Unveils Palm Springs Community for 50,000 in Dubai

Dubai-based developer Nakheel has unveiled Palm Springs, a 3.8 million square metre residential masterplan adjacent to Palm Jebel Ali in southern Dubai.

The development is planned to accommodate almost 50,000 residents across 15 neighbourhoods, combining residential properties with education, healthcare, retail, sports and leisure facilities.

The project is part of Dubai Holding Real Estate's development portfolio. Palm Springs has also received LEED for Communities Platinum Precertification, becoming the first Nakheel community to achieve this milestone.

The development is designed around resource-efficient water, energy and waste solutions intended to help reduce carbon emissions.

Villas, Townhouses and Apartments Planned

The Palm Springs masterplan will offer a mix of villas, townhouses and apartments.

The residential neighbourhoods are planned alongside supporting infrastructure and community facilities, with the aim of bringing essential services closer to residents.

The proposed facilities include two schools, a hospital and six mosques. The development will also feature a dedicated Country Club and Sports Club, alongside recreational, fitness and play facilities.

Retail destinations and cultural venues are planned to provide additional amenities within the community.

According to Dubai Holding Real Estate, the approach is to develop homes and supporting infrastructure together from the outset. The project is intended to serve the expected residential growth in southern Dubai.

593,000 Sq Metres of Open Space

The masterplan includes approximately 593,000 square metres of planned open space, comprising a central park and landscaped areas.

More than 35 kilometres of cycling, jogging and walking routes are planned to connect residential neighbourhoods with parks, retail outlets and leisure destinations.

Climate-responsive shaded corridors and landscaping are also part of the development plan. These features are intended to support outdoor movement and improve access to recreational spaces across the community.

Focus on Sustainable Urban Development

Palm Springs has received LEED for Communities Platinum Precertification for its planned sustainability measures.

Nakheel said the masterplan incorporates water, energy and waste solutions designed to improve resource efficiency and help lower carbon emissions.

The project also includes climate-sensitive infrastructure and landscaping, with an emphasis on energy efficiency and environmental performance.

Its sustainability approach is intended to support the development of a large residential community while addressing resource management and environmental considerations.

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Southern Dubai's Development Potential

Palm Springs is located beside Palm Jebel Ali, within southern Dubai's expanding development corridor.

The location has connections to Sheikh Zayed Road and is positioned near Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City Dubai.

Khalid Al Malik, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding Real Estate, said the project reflects the company's long-term confidence in southern Dubai.

He highlighted the importance of planning residential communities with supporting infrastructure to accommodate the city's future growth.

The announcement adds another large-scale residential masterplan to Nakheel's development portfolio.

The developer has not specified the total number of homes, overall project value or completion timeline in its announcement.

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Key Takeaways

• Nakheel has unveiled Palm Springs, a 3.8 million sq m residential masterplan in southern Dubai.
• The development is planned for almost 50,000 residents across 15 neighbourhoods.
• Facilities include two schools, a hospital, six mosques, retail destinations and sports clubs.
• The masterplan includes 593,000 sq m of open space and more than 35 km of walking, jogging and cycling routes.
• The project has received LEED for Communities Platinum Precertification.

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