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Waterfront residential district on the Dubai coastline at dusk

Dubai Islands

Beachfront island living off historic Deira

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Dubai Islands is Nakheel's waterfront master community off the Deira coastline, a group of connected islands planned around open beaches, marinas and resorts, with apartments, townhouses, villas and penthouses available largely off plan.

Dubai Islands is one of the emirate's most talked about waterfront destinations, a Nakheel master plan set across a group of connected islands just off historic Deira. The vision brings together long stretches of open beach, marinas, parks and resort hotels alongside a growing residential offer that spans apartments, townhouses, villas and penthouses. Much of the community is still off plan, which gives early buyers a wide choice of layouts, views and payment plans, and its position places residents within easy reach of Dubai International Airport, the historic Deira souks and the wider city. For buyers who want a beach address with room to grow, Dubai Islands sits at the front of the current market.

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Key facts

Developer
Nakheel
Property types
Apartments, townhouses, villas, penthouses
Setting
Connected islands with open beaches and marinas
Status
Largely off plan
Connectivity
Minutes from Dubai International Airport and Deira
Tenure
Freehold, registered at Dubai Land Department

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Dubai Islands questions, answered

Where is Dubai Islands?+

Dubai Islands sits just off the Deira coastline in the north of the city, a short drive from Dubai International Airport and the historic Deira souks. It was previously known as Deira Islands before Nakheel relaunched it as Dubai Islands.

What property types are available on Dubai Islands?+

The master plan includes beachfront apartments, townhouses, villas and penthouses, with several off plan releases from Nakheel and other developers. Layouts and price points vary widely, so the choice suits both end users and investors.

Can foreigners buy property on Dubai Islands?+

Yes. Dubai Islands is a designated freehold area, so non-UAE nationals can buy, own and sell property with full title registered at the Dubai Land Department.