Dubai Islands is Nakheel's five-island regeneration off Deira, replacing the old Palm Deira plan with beach-fronting mid-rise residences, resorts, marinas and a golf course. It is currently one of the few genuinely beachfront addresses in Dubai still selling at launch-phase pricing, with apartments typically opening between AED 1.4M and AED 3M and waterfront penthouses far higher. The investment thesis is supply: dozens of hotel keys and beach clubs are committed, so short-term rental demand should build quickly once handovers begin, while land for future beachfront stock is finite. Yields on completed nearby Deira stock run 6–8%, and holiday-home operators are already positioning here. Buyers should note that infrastructure and bridges are being delivered in stages across the island chain.
Dubai Islands has 92 projects in our live inventory from developers including Imtiaz Development, IQUNA Properties, Prestige One Developments, Dia Development, Nakheel, with entry pricing from AED 1.7M. Each listing below is checked against developer price sheets, escrow filings and comparable resale asking prices before publication.
Frequently asked questions
How much does property cost in Dubai Islands?
Across the 92 projects we track in Dubai Islands, entry pricing starts from AED 1.7M. The spread we track runs from AED 1.7M to AED 9.0M depending on cluster, view line and handover stage. We benchmark each asking price against Dubai Land Department transaction history for the same community before recommending a unit.
Which developers build in Dubai Islands?
Imtiaz Development, IQUNA Properties, Prestige One Developments, Dia Development, Nakheel, Ahmadyar Real Estate Development are active in Dubai Islands across the inventory we track, alongside 52 smaller developers. Imtiaz Development accounts for the largest share of current Dubai Islands releases, and we underwrite each developer's delivery record separately.
When do projects in Dubai Islands hand over?
Current Dubai Islands inventory is scheduled for handover between 2025 and 2029, so payment plans stretch across several delivery years.
Is Dubai Islands a good investment?
Dubai Islands is Nakheel's five-island regeneration off Deira, replacing the old Palm Deira plan with beach-fronting mid-rise residences, resorts, marinas and a golf course. It is currently one of the few genuinely beachfront addresses in Dubai still selling at launch-phase pricing, with apartments typically opening between AED 1.4M and AED 3M and waterfront penthouses far higher. The investment thesis is supply: dozens of hotel keys and beach clubs are committed, so short-term rental demand should build quickly once handovers begin, while land for future beachfront stock is finite. We publish the underlying transaction comparables for Dubai Islands on request rather than quoting brochure yields.
Can a foreign buyer own property in Dubai Islands?
Foreign nationals can hold freehold title in Dubai's designated freehold areas without UAE residency. We confirm the title type for each specific building in Dubai Islands before you commit.