Dubai Islands property investment guide

Key numbers

Price tier

Premium

Ownership

Freehold

Maturity

Planned

Handover

2025–2028

Metro served

No

Commute to downtown

22 min

Projects tracked

119

New & off-plan projects

Amenities & access

Beach

20 km coastline

Metro

Planned link

Schools

2 planned

Also nearby

Marinas, resorts

Infrastructure that moves values

• Gold Souq Metro Station (Green Line)operational · 2011

  Nearest existing rail link, in historic Deira on the Green Line; the closest metro access point for Dubai Islands until road/feeder connections expand.

• RIU Dubai (all-inclusive resort)operational · 2020

  800-key all-inclusive beachfront resort, one of the first hotels operating on the islands and a major leisure anchor.

• Dubai Islands access bridges (5 bridges to Al Khaleej St)operational · 2020

  Five RTA bridges (total ~2,571m, capacity ~20,700 vehicles/hour) already provide direct entry/exit between Dubai Islands and Al Khaleej Street/Deira mainland.

• Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubaioperational · 2021

  607-key family beach resort with water-park features, an established operating hotel on the islands.

• Infinity Bridgeoperational · 2022

  Signature 12-lane RTA crossing over Dubai Creek with a cycle track and navigation channel, a key part of the road network serving the Deira/Dubai Islands corridor.

• Dubai Islands Marina (superyacht)operational · 2024

  Operational marina with 248 wet berths for vessels up to 47m, 40 dry berths, and capacity for 13 superyachts — anchoring the island's waterfront-lifestyle positioning.

• Dubai Islands Beaches (Blue Flag coastline)operational · 2024

  More than 20km of beachfront including Blue Flag beaches and ~2 sq km of parks and open space across the five islands, with public beach stretches already accessible on Central Island.

• Park Regis by Prince Dubai Islandsoperational · 2024

  159-key hotel that opened in 2024, adding to the island's growing operational hospitality cluster (37 hotels/resorts planned for Central Island).

• Island B infrastructure & utilities (Shore Island)under construction · 2026

  In April 2026 Nakheel awarded an AED527m ($144m) contract to Al Nasr Contracting for Island B roads, paving, potable water, power, telecom, drainage/sewage and district-cooling tie-in with Island A — a key milestone enabling the next residential phases.

• Bur Dubai – Dubai Islands bridge (Al Shindagha Corridor)under construction · 2026

  RTA bridge over Dubai Creek between Infinity Bridge and Port Rashid, ~1,425m long with four lanes each way and capacity of 16,000 vehicles/hour, directly linking Dubai Islands to Bur Dubai. Part of the Al Shindagha Corridor project, targeted for 2026.

• Rixos Beach Residences Phase 2under construction · 2026

  Second phase of the Rixos-branded beachfront residences on Dubai Islands, scheduled for Q4 2026 handover. Sold off-plan as part of the area's branded-residence wave.

• Dubai Islands Mall (Deira Mall)under construction · 2027

  Nakheel's AED4.2bn flagship mall on Central Island: 3 levels, ~4M sq ft GLA and 1,000+ shops, F&B and entertainment units. Long-running build that resumed with the Central Island push; positioned as the development's retail centrepiece.

• Beach Walk Phase 4under construction · 2027

  Next phase of the island's beachfront residential/promenade development, expected Q2 2027 — extending the public Blue Flag beach frontage and waterfront living offer.

• Bay Grove Residences by Nakheelunder construction · 2029

  Nakheel's branded waterfront residential community on Dubai Islands, with handover expected in 2029 — one of the master developer's headline new launches driving the area's off-plan momentum.

• Dubai Metro Blue Line (Creek crossing)under construction · 2029

  30km, 14-station Blue Line opening Sept 2029 — the first Metro line to cross Dubai Creek (1.3km viaduct), improving Deira-side connectivity. It does not have a station on Dubai Islands itself; the island still relies on road/bridge access plus feeder transport.

• Dubai Islands Golf Course (Golf Island)announced · 2030

  Planned 18-hole and 9-hole golf courses on dedicated Golf Island with Arabian Gulf views, part of the master plan's leisure offer toward full completion by 2030.

Frequently asked questions

Can foreigners buy property in Dubai Islands?

Yes — Dubai Islands is a freehold zone, so foreign buyers get full ownership with no residency requirement.

How far is Dubai Islands from downtown Dubai?

Dubai Islands is roughly 22 minutes from downtown by car. Upcoming infrastructure: Island B infrastructure & utilities (Shore Island), Bur Dubai – Dubai Islands bridge (Al Shindagha Corridor), Rixos Beach Residences Phase 2, Dubai Islands Mall (Deira Mall), Beach Walk Phase 4, Bay Grove Residences by Nakheel, Dubai Metro Blue Line (Creek crossing), Dubai Islands Golf Course (Golf Island).

What new projects are selling in Dubai Islands?

Current launches include Bay Residences by Nakheel (from AED 1,900,000), Kaia by Amwaj Development, Floarea Breeze by Mashriq Elite Developments, Treppan Serenique Residences by Fakhruddin Properties, Beach Walk Grand By Imtiaz by Imtiaz, Sea Coral By Next Realty by Next Group, Flora Shore By Calgary Properties by Calgary Properties, Island Living By Condor by Condor Group, Vestoria Bay by Ahmadyar Developments, Flow Residences by Main Realty, Wellington Ocean By Ank Motiwala Developments by Wellington Developments, Rena by Avenew, Beach Walk Residences 4 By Imtiaz by Imtiaz, Capital Horizon Terraces by Capital International Real Estate, Bayview Boulevard by AB Developers, Beach Walk Residences 1 by Imtiaz, Iluka Residences by Ms Homes Development, Allegro Residences by Mill Hill Riviera Development, Coral Isle Residences by Grovy, Natuzzi Harmony Residences By Peace Homes by Peace Homes, Hatimi Residences By Fakhruddin by Fakhruddin Properties, Royal Yacht Club Residence by Azimuth Developments, Bay Grove Residences, Dubai Islands by Nakheel, Ocean Pearl By Sd by Samana, Luzora Residences by DIA Development, Luxury Canal Residences by Centurion, Sunset Bay One By Imtiaz by Imtiaz, Bonds Avenue Residences by Amirah Developments, Do Residences by One Development, Beach Walk Residences 3 By Imtiaz by Imtiaz, Treppan Living Prive by Fakhruddin Properties, 42 East Residences by Gramercy Development, 997 Residences By Reef Luxury Development by Reef Luxury Development, Avida Residences by Serene Marina Real Estate Developments, Cg Living by CG Developers, Villa Del Divos Residences by Divo Home, Cheval Residences by Avenew, Helvetia Marine by DHG Properties, Tomorrow 166 by Tomorrow World, Mackerel Tower by Tarrad Development, Isolana Residences by Hayaat Developments, Bay Grove Residences B - Dubai Islands by Nakheel, Maravea Residences by Enzo Developers, Allegro Park By Mill Hill Riviera Development by Mill Hill Riviera Development, Soma Residences by Origami Developer, Villa Dell Arte by Mr Eight Development, Dreamlife Residences by Nova Power Real Estate, Seaside By Prestige One by Prestige One, Beach Residences Dubai Islands by Nakheel, Haven Living by Metac Properties, Zephyra Residences by Arsenal East, Ocean Tower by Al Ansari Real Estate, Hermina By Casagrand Gallantee Real Estate by Casagrand Developers, Vue Doree by Crystal Bay, 241 Waterside by Regent, House Of Well by WELL Concept, Sunset Bay Two By Imtiaz by Imtiaz, Wellington Ocean Walk by Wellington Developments, Sea Legend One By Mvs Real Estate by MVS Real Estate, Azura Residences by Invest Group Overseas, Marea by Sharafi Real Estate, Liora by Jaiedco Development, Villa Del Garda Residences by Riviera Group, Seacliff By Imtiaz by Imtiaz, Sunset Bay Three By Imtiaz by Imtiaz, Aquora By Casa Vista Development by Casa Vista Development, Villa Del Brunello Residences by Divo Home, Flora Bay by Centurion, Agua Residences By Citi Developers - Tower 2 by Citi Developers, Sea View Residence By Sama Mayas by Sama Ezdan Development, Omoria Hotel Residences by Innovate Development, La Crystal by Al Madar Holding, Blue Marina Residence By Shakirov Developments by Shakirov Developments, Arya Residences By Citi Developers by Citi Developers, Nautis Residences by Stamn Real Estate Development, The Tides By Amis by Amis Development, Ayamore Residence by Ayat, Whitecliffs Residences by AG Properties, Beach Walk Residences 2 by Imtiaz, Haven Bay Residences by Metac Properties, Vayla Residences by Blue Square, Meriden Beach By Green Horizon by Green Horizon Development, Ocean Crest By Sd by Samana, Agua Residences By Citi Developers - Tower 1 by Citi Developers, Edgewater Residences by MGS Development, Esme' Beach Residences by Elysian, Ocean Pearl 2 By Sd by Samana, Edgewater Residences 2 by MGS Development, Bay Residences Dubai Islands by Nakheel, Bay Grove Residences C - Dubai Islands by Nakheel, Flora Isle by Centurion, Firoza by Ever Glory Developments, Shoaq by Avenew, Rixos Beach Residences by Nakheel (from AED 2,400,000), Hado By Beyond by Omniyat, Ocean Bay By Samana Developers by Samana, Ellington Sands I by Ellington, Cotier House 2 By Imtiaz by Imtiaz, The Meriva Collection by Ellington (from AED 2,700,000), Octa Isle Interiors By Missoni by OCTA Properties, Ellington Sands Ii by Ellington, Elle Residences by Anax Developments, Bay Grove Residences D - Dubai Islands by Nakheel, Sunset Bay Grand By Imtiaz by Imtiaz, Wynwood Residences By Imtiaz by Imtiaz, Edgewater Residences 3 by MGS Development, Silena Residences by Avenew, Villa Del Gavi Residences by Mr Eight Development, Bay Villas - Dubai Islands by Nakheel, Nuvana By Wadan by Wadan, Beach Walk Grand 2 By Imtiaz by Imtiaz, Coastal Haven By Prestige Harbour Real Estate Development by Centurion, Liv Oceanside by LIV Developers, Sunset Bay Four By Imtiaz by Imtiaz, Wasl By Azizi by Azizi, Lia by Avenew, Sunset Bay Five By Imtiaz by Imtiaz, Arka Enclave Residences by Manodev Development, Cotier House 1 By Imtiaz by Imtiaz.

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