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.
Building guides in Dubai Islands
Facts, live asking and sold prices, yields and amenities for each tower.
- Ellington Sands
- Hado by Beyond
- The Meriva Collection
- Bay Grove Residences
- Azizi Wasel
- Seacliff by Imtiaz
- Samana Ocean Bay
- Sunset Bay Grand
- Silena Residences
- Wynwood Residences
- 241 Waterside
- Agua Residences
- Arya Residences
- Cheval Residences
- Dreamlife Residences
- Elle Residences
- Nuvana by Wadan
- Seaside by Prestige One
- Treppan Serenique Residences
- Wellington Ocean Walk
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
Market data
Dubai Islands prices and rents by bedroom
Dubai Land Department registered sales and Ejari registered rents from 26 Sept 2025 to 25 Sept 2026, across the 40 buildings and communities we track in Dubai Islands.
- Sales registered
- 3,883
- 3,883 off plan
- Rents registered
- 3
- Typical price per sq ft
- AED 2,786
- Homes listed now
- 1,327
| Size | Sales | Typical price | AED per sq ft | Typical rent | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 25 | AED 1.1M | 3,584 | · | · |
| 1 bed | 1,736 | AED 2.3M | 2,809 | · | · |
| 2 bed | 1,602 | AED 3.5M | 2,752 | · | · |
| 3 bed | 466 | AED 5.1M | 2,804 | · | · |
| 4 bed | 53 | AED 11M | 3,573 | · | · |
What sold here
3,883 homes changed hands in Dubai Islands over the last 12 months, 100% of them bought off plan.
Most traded: Ellington Sands (846, AED 3.5M); Hado by Beyond (623, AED 2.6M); The Meriva Collection (477, AED 4.7M)
Top buildings in Dubai Islands
| Building | Developer | Completion | Sales, 12 months | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellington Sands | Ellington Properties | off plan | 846 | AED 3.5M |
| Hado by Beyond | BEYOND Developments | off plan | 623 | AED 2.6M |
| The Meriva Collection | Ellington Properties | off plan | 477 | AED 4.7M |
| Bay Grove Residences | Nakheel | off plan | 202 | AED 3.7M |
| Silena Residences | Avenew Development | off plan | 121 | AED 2.8M |
| Samana Ocean Bay | Samana Developers | off plan | 109 | AED 3.2M |
| Beach Walk Grand 2 | Imtiaz Developments | off plan | 107 | AED 2.4M |
| Wynwood Residences | Imtiaz Developments | off plan | 90 | AED 2.3M |
Typical figures are medians weighted by the number of deals. Yields are gross: typical rent divided by typical price.
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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.
Can buying property in Dubai Islands get me a UAE Golden Visa?+
Yes, if the property is worth at least AED 2 million. That is the minimum property value for the UAE Golden Visa for property investors, as set out on the official UAE government portal u.ae. You can combine several properties to reach AED 2 million only if they are all in the same emirate, and off plan homes have extra conditions. The visa itself is issued by the UAE authorities (ICP, and GDRFA in Dubai); EQT helps you choose and buy a property in Dubai Islands that qualifies. In Dubai Land Department sales here over the last 12 months, the typical price is AED 2 million or more for these sizes: 1 bed, 2 bed, 3 bed and 4 bed.
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