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Dubai Expands Palm Jebel Ali and d3 with Major Residential & Hospitality Projects

Published 2 July 2025PropertyStellar Editorial Team
Dubai Expands Palm Jebel Ali and d3 with Major Residential & Hospitality Projects

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Dubai’s real estate and tourism future is set to reach new heights, with major expansions announced at Palm Jebel Ali and Dubai Design District (d3). As part of a strategic collaboration between Dubai Holding and Select Group, along with Emirates Strategic Investments Company LLC (ESIC), these two iconic locations will see enhanced residential, hospitality, and mixed-use developments.

Palm Jebel Ali: Luxury Living by the Sea

  • Dubai Holding’s first land sale at Palm Jebel Ali with a third-party developer – Select Group.
  • The project will include high-end residential and hospitality units.
  • Palm Jebel Ali spans 13.4 km across seven islands, featuring:
    • 16 fronds
    • Over 90 km of beachfront
    • Mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly neighbourhoods
    • Panoramic Arabian Gulf views
  • Described as the new growth corridor in the Jebel Ali area.
  • Project aligns with Dubai’s vision to be a world-class waterfront destination.
  • CEO Khalid Al Malik (Dubai Holding) remarked the development would “set new standards in luxury residential and hospitality experiences.”

Dubai Design District (d3): A Global Creative Hub Reinvented

  • A large-scale mixed-use project will be launched at d3.
  • The destination aims to blend culture, innovation, and urban living.
  • Home to global design talent and part of UNESCO’s Creative Cities of Design.
  • Offers views of the Dubai skyline and Burj Khalifa.
  • Will serve as a dynamic, immersive environment for global residents and creatives.
  • Rahail Aslam, Chairman of Select Group, noted both locations align with the brand’s ethos: “waterfront location, quality, sophistication, and long-term value creation.”

What’s Next?

  • Design and planning phases for both projects are currently underway.
  • Further announcements regarding project details and timelines are expected soon.
  • This collaboration marks another milestone in Select Group’s portfolio, which includes:
    • Peninsula in Business Bay
    • Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina
    • The Palm, Dubai

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