Roadworks likely to cause delays until Friday on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Residents and visitors can use The Palm Monorail for free until work is completed

The fronds is the height of luxury and there are mansion-sized villas with more than seven bedrooms in some cases.

Located on the trunk of the Palm Jumeirah, Azure Residences offers apartments and restaurants with views of the Arabian Gulf. All photos supplied by Nakheel

The Palm Jumeirah island consists of the trunk, the crescent and 16 fronds, which are accessible only to homeowners and tenants.

Al Ittihad park is located at the entrance of the Palm.

Palm Jumeirah, set on the coast of the Arabian Gulf, is considered by many to be the unofficial eighth wonder of the world.

The Palm Jumeirah island consists of the trunk, the crescent and 16 fronds.

This thriving community is home to more than 78,000 people.

In terms of size, the island covers 560 hectares, which is big enough to house 600 football pitches.

As its name suggests, this bustling neighbourhood is carved in the shape of a palm tree. Once completed, it doubled the coastline of the city by adding 80km to Dubai’s original shoreline.

Shoreline Apartments are on the east side of the trunk of Palm Jumeirah

Residents of Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah are being told to expect delays over the next two days because of roadworks.

Nakheel community management issued a notice that roadworks would be carried out at the Palm Jumeirah exit road between Marina Residences and Nakheel Mall from 12.01am on Wednesday, June 9.

"The work, which is beyond our control, will continue 24 hours a day and is expected to be completed within 48 hours. There will be no interruption to any services during this time," the Nakheel statement said.

“Please allow time for journeys, follow the diversions in place and drive safely.

“Residents and visitors can use The Palm Monorail free of charge until the roadworks are completed.”

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority also tweeted to explain that the work was because of “urgent underground repair work on service line”.

The RTA advised drivers to exercise caution.

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