Dubai Islands

Dubai Islands is a mixed-use waterfront development in Dubai. It is a cluster of five islands spanning an area of 17 sq. kms. The five islands are named as Marina Island, Central Island, Shore Island, Golf Island and Elite Island.

The project was formerly known as Deira Islands, but was rebranded as Dubai Islands in August 2022. It is in line with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. This plan provides a comprehensive roadmap for the city’s upcoming developments over the next 19 years, emphasizing sustainable development.

• A waterfront development
• Located off the coast of Deira
• Developed by Nakheel Properties
• One of the most anticipated upcoming projects in Dubai

Dubai Island is one of the multibillion manmade islands in Dubai. Once completed, this destination will have wellness resorts, eco-friendly and luxury hotels and renowned shopping destination, Souk Al Marfa. The developers aim to increase the length of beaches and areas dedicated to public parks.

The area is directly accessible from the mainland via road and sea. Visitors will have access to a highly interconnected system of marina promenades and pathways for both water and road transportation, as well as walking and cycling.

Residents will have a choice of apartments and villas for sale in Dubai Islands. There are also commercial properties for sale on Dubai Islands.

Rixos Dubai Islands Hotel & Residences will be a lavish project by Nakheel on the iconic Dubai Islands. It is one of the hot property launches in Dubai for August 2023 which is expected to be completed by Q4 2026. The hotel will offer an impressive range of properties. These include 1 to 3-bedroom apartments, 4-bedroom duplexes, 2 and 3-bedroom beach houses and ten standalone villas with beach access. The master plan of Rixos Hotel and Residences also include an infinity pool, a well-equipped gymnasium, communal gardens, a screening room, and a treatment room. Other hotel amenities available are a resident’s lounge, a lobby cafe, a game room, and a children’s play area.

There will be six marina berths on the island with mooring for 614 boats and yachts up to 60 metres in length. Nakheel Marinas Dubai Islands can accommodate a total of 13 superyachts at a time.

There are few residential plots for sale on Dubai Islands to develop hotels and serviced apartment complexes.

Apartments for sale on Dubai Islands comes in 1 to 3-bedroom units. The sales trend for these bed types is as follow:

• 1-bedroom apartments for sale on Dubai Islands cost AED 2.29M to AED 3.4M.
• 2-bedroom apartments for sale on Dubai Islands range between AED 3.8M and AED 5.4M.
• 3-bedroom apartments for sale on Dubai Islands cost AED 6.6M to AED 9.3M.

Investors can consider other apartments for sale in Dubai available in various bed types and floor plans.

Villas for sale on Dubai Islands feature 2 and 4-bedroom units. The sale trend is as follow:

• 2-bedroom villas for sale on Dubai Islands cost AED 9.3M.
• The sale price for 4-bedroom villas on Dubai Islands is AED 31M.

These sale prices can be compared with other villas for sale in Dubai.

Dubai Islands will be one of the best tourist places in Dubai once it is fully operational. Nakheel has joined hands with a few international hospitality brands to bring new tourism concepts to Dubai. There will be over 80 hotels in the area including family-friendly resorts, luxury and wellness hubs, boutique offerings, and eco-conscious options.

Three major projects include:

• Centara Mirage Beach Resort
• Hotel RIU Dubai

Centara Mirage Beach and Resort will feature 607 rooms at a prime beachfront location. These rooms include sizable family rooms and suites overlooking the Arabian Gulf. The hotel also feature an array of restaurants, kids’ club, spa and fitness club and a waterpark. It is located at a 5-minute drive away.

Hotel RIU Dubai is located on the Dubai Islands beachfront. There will be more than 750 rooms offering family accommodation. The hotel also offer seven dining outlets, three pools, a kids’ playground, a fitness centre and a waterpark. This hotel is located at 5-minute drive by car.

Like all other megaprojects by the developer, Dubai Islands has a well-planned road infrastructure, walkways, parking and entertainment venues. A 600 metre, 12-lane bridge connects residents to Deira district located on the other side of the coastline. With three road bridges running over the Water Canal, the development is easily accessible via road and waterways.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently signed an agreement with Nakheel to construct a new bridge that connects Bur Dubai and Dubai Islands. The project will include direct entry and exit points on the Bur Dubai side, connected by a bridge spanning the Creek between the Infinity Bridge and the Port Rashid Development Project. This bridge, which is 1,425 meters long, contains four lanes in each direction, offering a combined capacity of 16,000 vehicles per hour in both directions.

Souk Al Marfa Deira bus stop is serviced by bus SM1. It is accessible at a 9-minute drive. Gold Souq Metro Station on Green line is reachable at an 11-minute drive away.

Supermarkets nearby include Al Shams Supermarket, Al Maya Supermarket Al Hamriyah, Adwa Al Madina Supermarket, Talal Supermarket and Big Mart Baraha among others. These are accessible at an 11-minute drive by car.

Dubai islands will also have two mosques with a combined built-up area of 26,000 sq. ft. where 1,000 residents can offer prayers at a given time. There is a prayer room in Souk Al Marfa, accessible at a 7-minute drive away.

Other mosques nearby include Hamriyah Mosque, Masjid Haji Nasser and Al Waheeda Mosque. These mosques can be reached within 8 to 12-minute drive away.

Hindu residents can visit Bur Dubai temples, at an 18-minute drive away.

There are no schools and nurseries in Dubai Islands for now. Some nearby options include:

• Spectrum Nursery
• Tiny Tots Nursery

Spectrum Nursery follows the EYFS curriculum and offers a nurturing environment to children up to 4 years old. It is located in Abu Hail, close to Hamriya Park at 25th Street and 26 B Street intersection. Tiny Tots Nursery is also located in Abu Hail. These pre-schools are accessible at a 10-minute drive by car.

Schools near Dubai Islands include:

• Amna Bint Wahab School for Girls
• The Elite English School
• Little Flower English School

Amna Bint Wahab is among the best government schools for girls in Dubai. It offers secondary education from Grade 10 to Grade 12 for girls aged 15 to 18. It is located at Deira, at a 13-minute drive by car.

The Elite English School is a private K-12 school for students aged 3 to 17 years old. It follows the Indian Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum. It is located next to the Sabari Indian School on 34 B Street in Al Wuheida.

Little Flower English School was established as an exclusive Kindergarten and Primary school in Hor Al Anz, at an 14-minute drive away. It offers classes from KG1 to Grade 6.

Currently, there are no hospitals or clinics around the area. However, Dubai Islands is conveniently connected to the mainland where one can find many options. There are many hospitals in Deira, easily accessible via the bridge. Some notable options include Dubai Hospital and Kuwait Hospital at a 12-minute drive away.

Dubai Islands is next to Deira and Al Mamzar Dubai. Connected to Deira Corniche and the central district via road bridges, the island is also close to Al Mamzar Beach Park and Al Hamriya Port.

Souk Al Marfa is a wholesale marketplace developed by DP World and Nakheel Malls. It feature small kiosks, showrooms, retail stores and street food markets. Spanning 3.1 million square feet, it features four different villages. Once fully completed, these villages will be home to over 1,000 retail stores, loading docks for trucks and 3,200 parking spots. The souk also have an authentic Thai Market that offers Thai food, clothing and handicrafts. There are ferry and abra stations at Souk Al Marfa for an easy commute. You can also use the free shuttle service provided by the souk.

There are numerous restaurants in Souq Al Marfa. These include Al Tayar Al Jadeed Restaurant, Bait Al Zain Mandi Restaurant, Dosa Express, Hadiqat Al Shay, Helw Al Shai, Hong Kong Restaurant, Juice Hut and Marfa Biryani to name a few.

Other restaurants near Dubai Islands include New Khair Darbar Restaurant & Cafeteria, Kashmir City Darbar Restaurant, City Restaurant and Al Baraha Star Restaurant among others. All are accessible at a 9 to 15-minute drive away.

The development will have 20 kms of beaches including ‘Blue Flag’ certified beach, 2 sq. km. of parks, open spaces and premium golf courses overlooking Arabian Gulf.

Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai also offers plenty of adventures thanks to a shoreside souk, a waterpark and seven dining venues. Hotel RIU Dubai also offers swimming pools, a spa, themed restaurants and the Splash Water World Waterpark.

The long boulevard that connects the residential area to the mall has many amenities like swimming pools, tennis courts and parking spaces. Also, Deira Central will feature many family recreational facilities like multifunctional sports courts, skateparks, playgrounds, fitness facilities and parks.

Dubai Islands mostly targets the tourists and those looking for a new getaway spot in Dubai. Once completed, it will be a complete holiday destination with premium residential options.

The cluster of four Dubai Islands was initially named as Palm Deira. Later, Nakheel re-engineered the plan and introduced Deira Island in October 2008 with the mainland featuring a host of luxury properties, hotels, and restaurants. The project is now called Dubai Islands.

Palm Jebel Ali remains as a long-term megaproject. As confirmed by the developer, Nakheel, the construction has not yet started.

Palm Islands are three sets of man-made islands on the coast of Dubai. These are, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Islands and Palm Jebel Ali.

Nakheel’s investor brochure states that they anticipate handing over Central Island in the third quarter of 2025. The brochure also mentions that Central Island has been designed to align with Dubai’s tourism goals for 2025, which aim to incorporate an additional 20,000 hotel rooms along our coastline.

• Al Hamriya Port is located at a 9-minute drive away.
• Abu Hail is reachable at a 9-minute drive by car
• Al Mamzar can be reached at an 11-minute drive.
• Port Rashid is located at a 20-minute drive by car.