Designed in the shape of a global map, The World Islands (also called The World) is one of the most awaited real estate projects in Dubai. Developed by Nakheel Properties, the man-made archipelago features seven island clusters named after the seven continents. It is located around 4 km away from the coastal strip of Jumeirah in Dubai.
IN A NUTSHELL
Some islands are available for private ownership
A project by Nakheel Properties
300 man-made islands arranged in the shape of a world map
Features luxurious residences, high-end resorts and commercial spaces
Inspired by architectural and cultural themes from around the world
Will be home to iconic attractions, including celebrity-owned properties, world-class restaurants and entertainment venues
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NEIGHBOURHOOD
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
This collection of islands, each representing a unique nation, offers a truly cosmopolitan experience with luxurious living, world-class entertainment, and iconic attractions.
THE WORLD ISLANDS DUBAI PROJECT UPDATE
Number of Islands in The World Islands
The World development announced by Nakheel in 2003 initially had 200 islands. By 2004, this massive project had expanded to 260 islands and eventually reached a total of 300 islands.
Land Reclamation and Breakwater in The World Islands
The islands were constructed through massive land reclamation efforts, involving millions of tons of sand and rock. The buildup of the two breakwaters was completed in 2008. These structures shelter the islands from sea waves.
Area of The World Islands
The World Islands is about 4 km off the Dubai coast, measuring 9 km in width and 7 km from the south pole to the north pole, covering an area of almost 600 million sq. ft.
Safety and Security in The World Islands
Dubai World Security are responsible for providing round-the-clock marine security to Dubai World Islands.
Islands in Dubai World Islands
The World Islands has seven sets of islands named after seven continents. The islands, sized 150,000 sq. ft. to 450,000 sq. ft., are about 100 m apart from each other. The majority of the islands are empty, including Antarctic, Australia and New Zealand Island. Ireland Island in Europe and Shanghai Island in Asia were the first islands sold by Nakheel in 2007.
In 2008, Dubai Infinity Holdings announced the development of the one-of-a-kind fashion island by the name of Isla Moda in The World Islands. Fashion designers from all the continents will be invited to design different elements of Isla Moda Island.
In 2009, Nakheel announced Coral Island Resort in the North American region. Royal Island Beach Club in Lebanon Island was the first attraction to open in The World Islands in 2012. It is a private beach club featuring two beaches, along with a swimming pool, an onsite beach volleyball court and a variety of dining hotspots.
Germany Island, Central Europe / Main Europe, Sweden Island, St Petersburg, Switzerland, and The Floating Venice were the six islands in Europe bought by Kleindienst Group to build The Heart of Europe (THOE) project. Divided into three development phases, THOE in The World will be completed in 2026. Côte d’Azur 5 Star Resort, The Floating Seahorse, Sweden Palace, Portofino, Germany Villas and The Floating Lido are a few major developments in THOE.
PROPERTIES IN THE WORLD ISLANDS
The World Island features a variety of luxury apartments, standalone grand villas, hotel apartments and residential plots for sale.
Construction at The World Islands
THE WORLD ISLANDS FLOOR PLANS
Those looking for The World Islands floorplans can browse 2D and 3D floor plans available on Bayut. One can also virtually visit the property via Bayut’s 3D live floor plans.
406 sqftFull Sea View | High ROI | FurnishedCote D' Azur Resort, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ4 2022Payment Plan
AED1,900,000
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364 sqftSea and Lagoon Views | Furnished | Guaranteed ROICote D' Azur Resort, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ4 2022Payment Plan
AED1,500,000
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407 sqftStunning Studio | Sea View | Prime InvestmentCote D' Azur Resort, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ4 2022Payment Plan
AED1,850,000
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852 sqftOff Plan Re Sale | World Islands | LuxuryCote D' Azur Resort, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ4 2022Payment Plan
AED1,400,000
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457 sqftBELOW MARKET PRICE | MOTIVATED SELLER | 10% ROI FOR 10 YEARS | NO SERVICE CHARGES | POOL & SEA VIEWCote D' Azur Resort, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ4 2022Payment Plan
AED1,350,000
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403 sqftInvestor Opportunity | High ROI PercentageCote D' Azur Resort, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ4 2022Payment Plan
AED1,450,000
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364 sqftInvestor Deal | 8.3% ROI | Hotel IslandCote D' Azur Resort, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ4 2022Payment Plan
AED1,000,000
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405 sqftINVESTMENT DEAL | FULL SEA VIEW | FULLY FURNISHEDCote D' Azur Resort, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ4 2022Payment Plan
AED3,750,143
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949 sqft8% Guaranteed Roi | Beachfront Resort | Investment OpportunitySt. Tropez, Cote D' Azur Resort, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverPayment Plan
AED1,100,000
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406 sqftDistress Deal | 5-Star Hotel | Guaranteed ROI for 10 YearsNice, Cote D' Azur Resort, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverPayment Plan
AED1,450,000
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407 sqftSea View | Prime Investment Opportunity | MOTIVATED SELLER | 8% GUARANTEED ROINice, Cote D' Azur Resort, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverPayment Plan
AED1,150,000
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499 sqftFully Furnished | Good ROI | Amazing ViewSt. Tropez, Cote D' Azur Resort, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverPayment Plan
AED2,600,000
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406 sqftFull Sea View | High ROI | Fully FurnishedCote D' Azur Resort, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ4 2022Payment Plan
AED1,300,000
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421 sqftPremium Location | World Class | Good InvestmentCote D' Azur Resort, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ4 2022Payment Plan
AED1,500,000
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500 sqftLuxury | 8.3% ROI Guaranteed For 12 YearsCote D' Azur Resort, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ4 2022Payment Plan
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19,663 sqftSkyline Views | Private Beachfront Luxury VillaZuha Island, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ2 2025Payment Plan50/50
AED50,000,000
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11,336 sqft"Amani Island: Panoramic Views, Luxury Living, and Expansive Layouts in Dubai's World Islands"Amali Island, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ1 2027Payment Plan60/40
AED50,000,000
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30,321 sqftAmali Island Beach Resort 5BR Villa For Sale at World Island DubaiAmali Island, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ1 2027Payment Plan60/40
AED75,000,000
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38,438 sqft6BR Villa Beach Resort Private Island For Sale Amali Island DubaiAmali Island, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ1 2027Payment Plan60/40
AED50,000,000
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31,242 sqftUltra Luxury Mansion | Skyline View | World IslandAmali Island, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ1 2027Payment Plan60/40
AED61,000,000
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24,709 sqftMotivated Seller I Must Sell I ResaleZuha Island, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ2 2025Payment Plan50/50
AED66,268,888
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24,532 sqftRESORT ISLAND BEACH MANSION SEA FRONT 6BR FOR SALEZuha Island, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ2 2025Payment Plan50/50
AED69,000,000
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26,901 sqftPrivate Beach Villas 6BR Zuha Island Luxury AmenetiesZuha Island, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ2 2025Payment Plan50/50
AED68,000,000
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26,901 sqftVisit our Show Villa Private Island Beach Resort Free Hold PropertyZuha Island, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ2 2025Payment Plan50/50
AED68,000,000
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26,901 sqftAl Barari Zuha Island Stunning Beach House Resort Living Private VillasZuha Island, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ2 2025Payment Plan50/50
AED50,000,000
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11,336 sqftLuxury Island Living I Payment Plan I Ready Q2 27Amali Island, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ1 2027Payment Plan60/40
AED75,515,900
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26,901 sqftULTRA LUXURY | PRIVATE BEACHFRONT VILLA | ISLAND LIVINGZuha Island, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ2 2025Payment Plan50/50
AED75,000,000
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38,439 sqftIsland Villa | Living RedefinedAmali Island, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ1 2027Payment Plan60/40
AED75,515,900
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26,901 sqftZuha Island Al Barari Private Beach Front Resort Villas True LuxuryZuha Island, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ2 2025Payment Plan50/50
AED69,000,000
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26,901 sqftAED100k Per Day Rent Luxury Resort Villas Beach Front House.Zuha Island, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ2 2025Payment Plan50/50
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382 sqftROI 8.33% for 12 years Guaranteed | 200% appreciation on investment after 12 yearsMarbella Resort Hotel Vignette Collection, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ4 2025Payment Plan80/20
AED1,900,000
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407 sqftFully furnished | High ROI | Investor DealCannes, Cote D' Azur Resort, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverPayment Plan
AED1,600,000
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500 sqftAMAZING INVESTMENT | READY SOON | LUXURY PROJECTSt. Tropez, Cote D' Azur Resort, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverPayment Plan
AED1,770,000
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407 sqftHigh ROI | Furnished | Hotel Apartment | StudioNice, Cote D' Azur Resort, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverPayment Plan
AED1,900,000
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364 sqftPrime Investment | Guaranteed ROI |Stunning StudioCote D' Azur Resort, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ4 2022Payment Plan
AED1,300,000
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364 sqftReady Now | Best Layout | SpaciousCote D' Azur Resort, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ4 2022Payment Plan
AED1,300,000
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364 sqft||DISTRESS DEAL||BEST PRICE||BEST ROI||Cote D' Azur Resort, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ4 2022Payment Plan
AED1,300,000
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533 sqft||MOTIVATED SELLER||DISTRESS DEAL||BEST ROI||Cote D' Azur Resort, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ4 2022Payment Plan
AED1,300,000
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364 sqft||MOTIVATED SELLER||DISTRESS DEAL||BEST ROI||Cote D' Azur Resort, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ4 2022Payment Plan
AED2,930,000
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768 sqftINVESTOR DEAL | HIGH ROI | ALMOST READY | LUXURYPortofino Hotel, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverPayment Plan
AED2,200,000
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461 sqftHeart of Europe with Full Beachfront Views – 24/7 Rainy street, Fully Furnished, and 2-Year Payment Plan!"The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverPayment Plan
AED2,315,000
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460 sqftInvest with a guaranteed return of up to 10% and receive a monthly return with the best developersMarbella Resort Hotel Vignette Collection, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ4 2025Payment Plan80/20
AED2,320,817
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460 sqftDoubling the price of the apartment after the lease / investment contract with a fixed return of 8.33 % for 12 yearsMarbella Resort Hotel Vignette Collection, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ4 2025Payment Plan80/20
AED2,315,000
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460 sqftInvest with a fixed return of 8.33 % for a period of 12 years with a guaranteeMarbella Resort Hotel Vignette Collection, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ4 2025Payment Plan80/20
AED3,162,695
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625 sqftKING DELUXE | RAINY ST. VIEW | MARBELLAMarbella Resort Hotel Vignette Collection, The Heart of Europe, The World Islands, Dubai, UAEHandoverQ4 2025Payment Plan80/20
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Côte d’Azur Monaco Hotel and Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort are the two popular hotels in The World Islands. Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort is the latest Anantara hotel in the UAE, located within the South American region of The World offers a variety of hotel rooms, suites and villas. This hotel provides private beach access from every room. Côte d’Azur Monaco Hotel is a part of The Heart of Europe.
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES IN THE WORLD ISLANDS
Since The World Islands is currently under development, there is limited transport to and from the islands. Interested individuals can take a 15-minute boat ride from Palm Jumeirah to reach The World. One can also travel across The World Islands by air.
Boat ride is the available mode of transport on the islands in The World
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LIFESTYLE
SHOPPING, DINING AND NIGHTLIFE
RESTAURANTS IN THE WORLD ISLANDS
For now, restaurants in The World Islands are part of the hotels like La Brasserie & Raining Street in Côte d’Azur Monaco Hotel. It is a French restaurant. Other restaurants in The World Islands, which are part of the Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort, include:
Luna
Helios
Qamar
HamacLand
Helios and Qamar offer Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Indian cuisines, while Luna specialises in serving various beverages and snacks. HamacLand is a private floating lounge where one can enjoy panoramic views of gulf waters while enjoying International cuisines.
BEACHES NEAR THE WORLD ISLANDS
The World Islands is surrounded by pristine beaches. Property owners and hotel guests can access private beaches in The World Islands.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND NOTABLE LANDMARKS
The Heart of Europe is one of the most popular landmarks in The World Islands. It is currently under development. Other much-anticipated leisure places in The World are Isla Moda Island and Nakheel’s Coral Island Resort.
For now, one can spend leisure time at Royal Island Beach Club, a private beach club on Lebanon Island.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
The World Island is an under-development project by Nakheel that mainly offers staycation facilities. People who want to live in The World Island need to wait a bit as most of the residential communities are currently in the development phase.
FAQs about The World Islands
Is The World Islands Dubai completed?
The World Islands is currently under development with some completed islands.
Can I visit The World Islands in Dubai?
Tourists and visitors can visit the developed islands in The World which are open to the public, such as Lebanon Island.
Who built the Dubai Islands?
The original idea for The World was conceived by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Al Rashid Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai. Nakheel Properties are the developers of Dubai World Islands.