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Dubai Islands
Nakheel's five islands off the Deira coast, reached by the Infinity Bridge, with beachfront apartments and villas going up around long public beaches.
- Master developer
- Nakheel
- Ownership
- Freehold, open to buyers of any nationality
- for sale
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Living in Dubai Islands
Dubai Islands is a group of five man-made islands off the coast of Deira, developed by Nakheel. The islands are named Central, Marina, Shore, Golf and Elite, and they are linked to the city by the Infinity Bridge and to each other by smaller bridges.
If you are buying, most of what is on offer is off-plan: beachfront apartment buildings, branded residences and villa communities such as Bay Villas. Nakheel sells the land and builds the beaches and roads; the homes come from a growing list of developers, including Ellington's Meriva Collection and Mashriq Elite's Floareá Breeze. Check each project's escrow account and construction progress before you commit.
If you plan to rent here, the islands are still being built, so ready homes are few and the shops and restaurants are mostly at Souk Al Marfa for now. The nearest Metro is Gold Souq on the Green Line, a short drive over the bridge, and there is no station on the islands.
If you own a plot or an off-plan home here, your buyer is someone who wants a beach address that is not Palm Jumeirah. A direct beach view and a short walk to the sand are what buyers pay for, so show both.
Homes
- Beachfront apartments and penthouses
- Villas and townhouses in gated communities
- Off-plan homes on payment plans
Who it suits
- Buyers who want a new beach address
- Off-plan buyers planning around a payment plan
- Buyers who like Deira and the old city close by
Getting around
- No Metro station. Nearest: Gold Souq on the Green Line, about ten minutes by road
- RTA bus SM1 serves Souk Al Marfa at the entrance to the islands
- Road access over the Infinity Bridge from Deira
Landmarks
- Infinity Bridge
- Souk Al Marfa
- The Blue Flag beach
- Rixos Dubai Islands
- Bay Villas
- The Meriva Collection by Ellington
- Floareá Breeze by Mashriq Elite
Property for sale in Dubai Islands
No homes in this area are listed right now. Send a brief and an adviser will look for homes that fit.
Renting in Dubai Islands
The first tenants are couples and small families who want a beach apartment and do not mind that the islands are still being built around them.
Selling in Dubai Islands
Most resale here is off-plan, so your buyer will compare your payment plan and construction progress with the developer's own releases.
Questions about Dubai Islands
Can foreigners buy property in Dubai Islands?
Yes. Dubai Islands is a freehold area, so buyers of any nationality can own homes there outright, and they do not need to live in the UAE to buy.
What types of property are there in Dubai Islands?
Beachfront apartments and penthouses, villas and townhouses in gated communities and off-plan homes on payment plans.
How do you get around Dubai Islands by public transport?
No Metro station. Nearest: Gold Souq on the Green Line, about ten minutes by road. RTA bus SM1 serves Souk Al Marfa at the entrance to the islands. Road access over the Infinity Bridge from Deira.
Who is Dubai Islands a good fit for?
Buyers who want a new beach address, off-plan buyers planning around a payment plan and buyers who like Deira and the old city close by.
Who is the master developer of Dubai Islands?
Nakheel.
What are the landmarks in Dubai Islands?
Infinity Bridge, Souk Al Marfa, the Blue Flag beach, Rixos Dubai Islands, Bay Villas, The Meriva Collection by Ellington and Floareá Breeze by Mashriq Elite.
Who rents in Dubai Islands?
The first tenants are couples and small families who want a beach apartment and do not mind that the islands are still being built around them.
What should I know before selling a home in Dubai Islands?
Most resale here is off-plan, so your buyer will compare your payment plan and construction progress with the developer's own releases.
What are the costs of buying a home in Dubai Islands?
The same fees apply across Dubai. A ready home carries the 4% DLD transfer fee, AED 520 in title deed fees, the registration trustee fee and usually a 2% agency fee plus VAT; an off-plan home carries 4% Oqood registration plus AED 20. The buying costs calculator works it out for any price.
What the Dubai Land Department charges, what the broker, developer and bank charge, who pays each one, and a worked example at AED 2,000,000.
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