Landscape construction on Palm Jumeirah

Nakheel describes the Fronds as gated, low-density villa communities with direct beach access. Many of the gardens there already have paving, planting, a pool and an irrigation system, put in by previous owners. A landscape construction project on the Palm therefore usually begins with decisions about what stays: a mature palm, a pool, a boundary wall, a working irrigation main. Everything else is removed in a controlled way so that what remains is protected. Then services, levels and new hardscape are built in the right order by one landscape company with its own site team, under one project manager. This page is about that execution work; the design side is covered on our landscape design and build page for the Palm.

• Selective demolitionLifting old paving, decking and planters, and removing waste through the side passage without damaging what is staying.
• Protecting mature trees and palmsFencing root zones, working by hand near them and keeping their irrigation running during the works.
• Irrigation renewalTesting the existing irrigation system, then replacing mains, valves and zones that leak or no longer match the new planting.
• Levels and drainageRe-setting falls so water runs away from the house and terraces, a common fault in older gardens.
• Walls, planters and basesBlockwork for boundary and garden walls, raised planters and the foundations for pergolas, kitchens and seating.
• Hardscape, cabling and plantingDucts for lighting and power, then paving, stepping stones or decking, then soil, planting and lawn or artificial grass.

Palm Jumeirah is a Nakheel community, managed by Dubai Holding Community Management according to Dubai Holding. Nakheel's FAQ states that a valid Nakheel and Trakhees NOC is required for construction, modification and extension work, and that owners must obtain an NOC from Nakheel's Urban Planning team before making alterations. We prepare the drawings and apply for these ourselves.

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Duration depends on the work. A timeline for each stage follows the site visit.