The Palm Jumeirah is one of the most ambitious projects in the world. This man-made archipelago is shaped like a palm tree and extends into the Arabian Gulf. It has a 3-mile long trunk and several fan fronds dotted with luxury villas for sale in Dubai.

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One of the most prominent features of the Palm Jumeirah is its size. In fact, it can be seen from the space with the outermost crescent stretching over seven miles long. Additionally, there is a decent distance between each housing unit. Palm jumeirah is close to many off plan projects in Dubai such as Emaar beachfront apartments and more.

If you’re on a vacation in Dubai, here are 5 things to do in Palm Jumeirah:

Visit The Atlantis

The rose-hued Atlantis is one of the most recognisable landmarks in Palm Jumeirah. It hosts a 5-star hotel, high-end restaurants and a wide range of entertainment and leisure options.  You can also enjoy record-breaking water slides and splash pools at the Aquaventure waterpark. Also, there is a private beach where you can relax all day long.

Swim With The Sharks And Dolphins

The thrill does not end at the water slides. While still at Atlantis, you can swim with the dolphins at the Dolphin Bay. Alternatively, you can visit the lost chambers aquarium where you can choose to snorkel or dive through lagoons that feature a wide variety of marine animals including sharks and rays. If you need a sedate exercise, you can sign up for the yoga sessions overlooking the huge aquarium.

Weekend At The Brunch

Palm Jumeirah hosts some super fun Party Brunches. Weekends in Dubai starts on Friday where you can enjoy yourself in one of the Brunches. For instance, you can visit the Nobu High Brunch which features Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature mod-Japanese dishes complimented with cocktails. If you’re vacationing with your family, you can visit the Waldorf Astoria Secret Garden Brunch which features children play area. In fact, kids under six years dine for free.

Splash Tours

If you are visiting Dubai for the first time, you should consider the splash tours. This is a pulse-racing speedboat ride that starts at the Marina, cruises around the Jumeirah and pauses in front of the Atlantis for tourists to take pictures. The boat passes by the Burj al Arab and some of Dubai’s most luxurious palaces.

Shopping

Nakheel Mall is set to become the new centrepiece of the Jumeirah district. Once completed, the mall will feature retail outlets, underground parking, leisure attraction across five floors and more. The unique design of the mall has a 25m high crystal dome, waterfalls, fountains and rooftop deck. Once launched, it will be one of the most preferred shopping destinations in Dubai.