Nakheel has announced a 3.8-million-square-metre residential masterplan near Palm Jebel Ali, featuring 15 neighbourhoods, extensive green spaces and facilities designed for approximately 50,000 residents.
November 11, 2026 | Palak Kataria | UAE | Developer | 2 Min Read
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Nakheel, part of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has unveiled Palm Springs, a 3.8-million-square-metre residential development planned for southern Dubai near Palm Jebel Ali.
Announced on 10 November 2026, the masterplan is designed to accommodate approximately 50,000 residents across 15 neighbourhoods, combining housing with education, healthcare, leisure and recreational facilities.
The development will feature a mix of villas, townhouses and apartments, forming part of the continued expansion of residential communities in Dubai's southern growth corridor.
Palm Springs will include two schools, a hospital and six mosques, alongside retail, cultural and recreational facilities.
A dedicated Country Club and Sports Club will provide additional leisure and fitness opportunities for residents.
The community will also feature landscaped neighbourhoods and public gathering spaces intended to support everyday activities within the development.
Nakheel's plans place residential accommodation alongside essential infrastructure, with schools, healthcare facilities and recreational amenities incorporated into the wider masterplan.
Approximately 593,000 square metres of the development will be dedicated to open space, including a central park and landscaped areas.
More than 35 kilometres of cycling, jogging and walking routes will connect neighbourhoods with parks, retail destinations and leisure facilities.
Palm Springs has received LEED for Communities Platinum Precertification, reflecting sustainability considerations incorporated into its planning and design.
The masterplan includes climate-sensitive landscaping, shaded pedestrian routes and infrastructure designed to support water, energy and waste management.
Khalid Al Malik, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding Real Estate, said Palm Springs reflects the group's long-term confidence in southern Dubai.
He highlighted the importance of developing residential communities alongside supporting infrastructure to create lasting value.
The project is located near Palm Jebel Ali, with connections to Sheikh Zayed Road and access to the wider southern Dubai development corridor.
Its location also places it within reach of Al Maktoum International Airport and other emerging economic and residential destinations.
The Palm Springs announcement adds another large-scale residential masterplan to Nakheel's portfolio.
Its planned combination of housing, public amenities, landscaped spaces and community infrastructure reflects the developer's approach to integrated residential development.
The company has not disclosed the masterplan's total development value or confirmed a completion timetable in its announcement.
As planning progresses, Palm Springs is expected to contribute to southern Dubai's residential expansion, with capacity for approximately 50,000 residents once the wider community is developed.
Sources: Nakheel; The National
