Adil Raza Khan | May 17, 2025
Dubai Island adds a generous 50 km to Dubai’s coastline with 21 km of beachfront real estate and the five islands covering 17 sq km.
Formerly known as the Deira Islands, Dubai Island is its rebranded version, popularized further from 2022 onwards. It is a mixed-use waterfront development by Nakheel Properties, comprising 5 islands covering 17 sq. km, namely Marina Island, Central Island, Shore Island, Golf Island, and Elite Island.
Built in line with the 2040 Dubai Urban Master Plan, both the tourism and real estate domains are rising in popularity here. Breathtaking landscapes, eye-catching architecture with unmatched waterfront luxury, are shaping a holistic lifestyle experience.
Palm Jumeirah, and the recent one, Palm Jebel Ali, is the Craftsmanship miracle of the Nakheel Properties. These two are magical visual wonders that show how engineering intellect and creative passion can turn a desert into a wonderland for the world.
Dubai Islands Nakheel is a new gem to the man-made island and an enchanting waterfront development treasure of Dubai. The buzz is prominent as it is fast becoming a project of interest for global investors. The lifestyle appeal, the reputation of Nakheel (a Government-backed developer in Dubai), the gorgeous view, and the ongoing high demand for waterfront properties combine to increase its investment quotient.
A major hallmark of this beachfront development is the fact that it is aligned with the Dubai 2040 Master Plan. It solidifies its status as a major investment hub in Dubai. It is designed to progress and prosper!
From green open space and waterfront line expansion to sustainable designs and building practices, it is attuned to the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
The community comprises residential properties, luxury hotels, and resorts. The architectural stylings and luxurious implementations of these constructions have been designed to attract high-end residents, tourists, and investors. It is a lifestyle destination and revenue-generating asset for its scenic settings and amenity collections.
Central Island is the thriving and throbbing heart of this vibrant beachfront community. It offers 20,000 hotel rooms, a cultural district, and beach attractions like a surf park. On the Central Island, you also have the stunningly gorgeous Dubai Islands Mall.
Shore Island is the base of luxury resorts. Golf Island is where you access the championship golf course for seaside golfing indulgences. Marina Island is the venue for enjoying all the waterfront lifestyle luxuries. Elite Island has the best beachfront yoga retreats, wellness facilities, spas, and fitness arrangements in an opulent setting by the sea.
Several 5-star hotels with fine dining choices and sophisticated wellness facilities mark the Dubai Island Map. Each of the 5 islands has its unique offerings, ranging from luxury resorts, championship golf courses, and classy family spaces. Different investor profiles prefer the destination for capitalising on varied real estate portfolios.
In the residential property portfolio, one has choices like
Villas- Villas with 3 to 6 bedroom configurations are available. The starting price is around AED 5.9 million. Bay Villas, Rixos Dubai Islands Villas, and Garden Villas are a few villa-specific project choices one has here.
Townhouses—Three- and four-bedroom townhouses are available for sale in Dubai Islands, with starting prices around AED 5.1 million. Bay Residences, Cotier House, and Rena are some popular townhouse projects.
Apartments- 1,2,3 & 4 bedroom apartments are available with an AED 1.9 million starting price. Beach Walk Residence, Samana Ocean Pearls, Rixos Dubai Islands, Azura Residences, and Hatimi Residences are a few apartment projects.
Duplexes- 1 to 5 bedroom duplexes are available starting at AED 2.9 million. Duplexes are available with projects like Bay Grove Residences, Sunset Bay, and Beach Residences Dubai Islands.
Penthouses- Rooftop apartments or penthouses are available here with 4 and 5 bedrooms starting from AED 4.5 million. Cove Phase 2, Rena, and Sea Legend One are a few project examples.
This off-plan beachfront development by Nakheel Properties requires a 10% down payment for booking. 40% of the remaining cost should be paid during the construction phase through easy installment plans. The remaining 50% of the purchasing cost is payable on Handover after project completion.
The location is well-planned, where one gets to indulge in the exotic serenity of thriving island-style living with full city accessibility.
The Infinity Bridge gets the credit for easing accessibility and also symbolizes Dubai’s commitment to global-scale infrastructural developments and seamless connectivity to ease and enhance the lives of the residents and visitors. Buses and Boats are good transportation choices here.
Dubai Island is off the coast of Deira, the northeast part of Dubai and UAE. It is near Dubai Maritime City and Port Rashid. Dubai Islands beach location facilitates reaching Dubai International Airport and Downtown Dubai within 15 minutes. Business Bay is also just minutes away. Prime business hubs, tourist attractions and recreational areas are within one’s reach easily here.
We have always maintained that any type of property in areas close to an airport is a major investment choice. Money will start coming like crazy for years to come.
The megacity has a track record of turning its beautiful waterfront developments into global investment hot spots. It knows how to capitalize by combining charismatic waterfront settlements with luxuries and social facilities.
Whether you take the example of Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina and JBR, it shows the waterfront settlements here continue fetching exceptional returns. This beachfront development by Nakheel keeps the expectation equally high.
Let us give you one example for your better understanding. JBR was launched at around AED 800 per sq. ft.. Now, properties at JBR Beach are selling for over AED 2,500 per sq. ft. Capital appreciation and ROI are astonishingly wonderful, aren’t they? Dubai Island is predicted to follow a similar upward trajectory.
Another major reason for the investment potential of Dubai waterfront properties going skyward is the scarcity. Yes, these island-themed waterfront units are becoming scarce now. It is a fact.
New developments are happening, but not as much as the demand is growing. It is increasing the property prices. So, it is the right time to own one as these properties, in the future, would enjoy tremendous capital appreciation growth and give a better rental yield undoubtedly. Early investors are always in a prime position to enjoy remarkable returns.
Yes, this beach inside the magnificent waterfront community is pet-friendly. It is a tourist destination with popular food and beverage outlets and a jogging track.
The beach looks and feels more relaxing with the thoughtful addition of open green spaces along the pristine beach, beautifully landscaped walkways, public toilets, and tree-shaded seating areas.
The beach with its silver, powdery, pristine sand makes the area suitable for both short-term and long-term investment opportunities. Not only are the residents happy to wake up to the serene view, the vacationers also prefer the location for short-term rentals.
Now is the appointed time for securing a property along the Dubai Island beach.
The waterfront properties in Dubai are marked by high demand and limited inventory (demand is surpassing the supply), and it works in favour of the investors if they book their interest at the right time. APIL Properties team is looking forward to discussing the project and opportunities better if you are willing to take the matter ahead. Good luck!
WRITTEN BY
Adil Khan is a Dubai luxury real estate expert with over 13 years of experience in the UAE property market. He is the Chairman of APIL Properties.
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