Dubai Islands
About Dubai Islands
Dubai Islands is a brand new waterfront community located off the coast of Deira in Dubai. It includes a cluster of artificial islands constructed from remnants of the unfinished Palm Deira mission. The islands upload over 40km of the latest beachfront coastline to the metropolis. There are plans for the islands to have a population of 250,000 citizens and offer around 80,000 jobs once completed.
The project was initially known as Deira Islands, while first announced in 2014. The master developer, Nakheel, gave it a rebrand in 2022, changing the call to Dubai Islands. Nakheel has mentioned plans for over 50 km of island waterfront residences. Apartments, mixed-use homes, and waterside villas are very common here. There are a total of 5 islands. The islands provide the distance to construct a new coastal metropolis for Dubai.
Latest Off Plan Projects in Dubai Islands
Community Features
Dubai Islands Connectivity
Off-Plan Projects in Dubai Islands
Dubai Islands feature 5 residential districts and options to suit different requirements and budgets. This includes:
- Bay Residences Dubai Islands
- Bay Villas
- Beach Residences Dubai Islands
- Deira Central
- Rixos Dubai Islands Hotel & Residences
Popular Property Type
- Apartments – Studios to 4 bedrooms
- Townhouses – 3 to 5 bedrooms
- Villas – 4 to 6 bedrooms
- Waterfront Villas – 5 to 8 bedrooms
- Branded Residences – 1 to 4 bedrooms
In addition to its residential options, Dubai Islands has extensive commercial space planned across the five islands. This includes:
Deira Mall – A mega-mall spanning 761,840 sqm on Central Island containing retail, dining, entertainment, and leisure options.
Souk Al Marfa – Dubai’s largest night market with 5,300 shops and quayside dining on Central Island.
Office Towers – Grade A office towers integrated within mixed-use developments on Central and Marina Islands.
Luxury Hotels & Resorts – 80+ luxury hotels, resorts and serviced apartments spread across the islands.
Marinas – State-of-the-art marina facilities located on Marina Island and Central Island.
Sales Trends
Property sales prices on Dubai Islands have steadily grown since initial launches in 2018. Rates average AED 1,450 psf for apartments and AED 1,700 psf for villas. However, branded residences and luxury options fetch significantly higher values ranging from AED 2,000 to 8,000+ psf.
Strong investor interest has resulted in several launches sold out within a few days of release. Waterfront villas in particular, have witnessed rapid uptake. Sales momentum is expected to accelerate as new projects are announced.
- Apartments 1 bedroom AED 2.29M to AED 3.4M
- Apartments 2 bedrooms AED 3.8M to AED 5.4M
- Apartments 3 bedrooms AED 6.6M to AED 9.3M
- Villas 2 bedrooms AED 9.3M
- Villas 4 bedrooms AED 31M
ROI Potential
- Dubai Islands offers robust ROI potential for investors:
- Branded residences fetching 8-10% returns driven by hotel management
- Retail unit yields of 10%+ boosted by the mega-mall
- Apartments yields of 6-8% from rental demand
- Villas returns of 4-6% from luxury demand
As new attractions open, ROI has significant room for growth in the early phases of development.
Master Plan of Dubai Island
There are five main islands that makeup Dubai Islands:
- Marina Island
- Central Island
- Shore Island
- Golf Island
- Elite Island
The largest island is Central Island, located in the middle of the group. It will be home to the Deira Mall mega-project as well as residential and hospitality offerings. Marina Island sits to the west of Central Island. As the name suggests, this island will house a new premium marina for Dubai.
To the east is Shore Island, which is dedicated to resorts and sports facilities. Next is the Golf Island, focused on golf courses and residential communities. The smallest island is Elite Island on the southeast side. It will have luxury waterfront villas looking out over the Arabian Gulf.
The islands are designed to each have their unique proposition and attractions. Bridges will link them together into one interconnected city.
Other standalone features of the Dubai Island masterplan are as follows
- 40km of new coastline, 21km of beaches
- A population of 250,000 expected
- 80+ hotels and resorts planned
- Retail hub – Souk Al Marfa, over 1000 shops
- Seaside attractions – beaches, marinas, parks
- Connected to mainland Deira by bridges
- Extensive road network, walkways, parking
- Residential components – villas, apartments
- Sustainability focus – parks, renewable energy
- 80,000 jobs expected when operational
- Aligns with Dubai’s development plans
