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Community guide · Dubai

Living on Dubai Islands

Nakheel's five-island waterfront destination on Dubai's northern coast, with beaches, parks, resorts and new homes.

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About Dubai Islands

Dubai Islands, formerly Deira Islands, is a Nakheel master development of five islands covering 17 square kilometres on Dubai's northern coastline. It is planned in line with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.

Nakheel's plan includes more than 20 km of beaches with a Blue Flag beach, about 2 square kilometres of parks and open space, golf courses and over 80 resorts and hotels. Road bridges and water transport link the islands to the city.

Key facts
EmirateDubai
OwnershipConfirm per unit
Home typesApartments, villas
Main developerNakheel
Price per sq ft*Ask uslatest prices on request
Rental yield*Ask usdepends on the unit
*Bayut Dubai H1 2026 market report. Market data changes; ask us for today's figures.

Your guide to Dubai Islands

Buying in Dubai Islands

  • Projects on the islands include Nakheel's Bay Villas and Bay Grove and Rixos Dubai Islands. Ask us which phases are still selling from the developer.
  • Foreign buyers can own freehold in Dubai's designated freehold areas. We confirm every unit's title and status with the Dubai Land Department before you pay anything.
  • Budget for the one-off 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee. It is a purchase cost, not a yearly tax.
  • Homes worth AED 2 million or more can qualify for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa, off-plan included. The authorities make the final decision.

Renting in Dubai Islands

  • New beachfront supply is still being delivered, so ask us which buildings are handed over and ready to lease.
  • Every Dubai lease is registered on Ejari.
  • Rent increases at renewal follow the RERA rental index, so check the official calculator before you agree a new rent.

Investing in Dubai Islands

  • A large new waterfront destination close to the airport and old Dubai, with hotels and resorts planned alongside the homes.
  • Individuals' rental income from UAE property is outside UAE Corporate Tax (Cabinet Decision No. 49 of 2023), and there is no annual property tax.

Selling or letting in Dubai Islands

  • Many owners bought off-plan here. If you are selling before or after handover, we can advise on timing and transfer steps.
  • New launches compete for the same buyers, so a ready home has to stand out on price, condition and photos. We handle all of that for you.

Properties for sale in Dubai Islands

All off-plan projects
Bay VillasBay Grove ResidencesRixos Bay ResidencesRixos Beach ResidencesThe Meriva CollectionEllington SandsBay EstateAzizi WaselHado by BeyondSAMANA Ocean BaySAMANA Ocean CrestSAMANA Ocean PearlSAMANA Ocean Pearl 2Sea Cliff by ImtiazSunset Bay Grand by ImtiazBeach Walk 4 by ImtiazBeach Walk Grand 2 by ImtiazBeach Walk Grand by ImtiazBeach Walk III by ImtiazBeach Walk Residence II by ImtiazBeach Walk Residence by ImtiazCotier House 2 by ImtiazCotier House by ImtiazSunset Bay 2 by ImtiazSunset Bay 3 by ImtiazSunset Bay 4 by ImtiazSunset Bay 5 by ImtiazSunset Bay by ImtiazWynwood by ImtiazEllington Cove
Availability changes often. Ask us which homes are still on sale; only projects still selling get a full listing page.

Lifestyle and amenities

Beaches

More than 20 km of beaches, including a Blue Flag beach (Nakheel).

Parks

About 2 square kilometres of parks and open space (Nakheel).

Resorts

Over 80 resorts and hotels planned across the five islands (Nakheel).

Connected

Road bridges and water transport to the mainland.

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Getting around

  • Dubai International Airport · short drive*
  • Dubai Creek · short drive*
  • Downtown Dubai · via the city*
  • Jumeirah · via the city*
*Nakheel describes these as a short distance away. Check live traffic before you travel.

Dubai Islands FAQs

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Sources (checked 14 October 2026)
  1. Nakheel - Dubai Islands master plan press release
  2. Dubai Media Office - Nakheel unveils Dubai Islands
  3. Dubai Land Department
This guide is general information, not legal or financial advice. Prices, yields and rules change; we confirm the latest position before you commit.

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