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All areas →Dubai Islands is Nakheel's new maritime project — an archipelago of five islands spanning 17 km² off the coast of Deira (known as Deira Islands until 2022). Each of the five islands has a distinct focus: Central for retail and entertainment, Marina for marinas and boating, Shore for beaches and leisure, Golf for golf courses, and Elite for ultra-luxury living. The link to the mainland is via the Infinity Bridge, and once the Blue Line metro is completed (2029) there will also be direct metro access. This is an area with strong capital-growth potential over a 5–10 year horizon.
The Infinity Bridge opened in March 2025, cutting peak-hour travel time on this stretch from 104 minutes to just 16. A further bridge to Bur Dubai, costing around 786 million AED, is also planned.
Dubai Islands is at an early stage of development — Central Island opened in Q3 2025, and 80+ luxury hotels are expected by 2030. This is an area with significant capital-growth potential over a 5–10 year horizon, but less suited to buyers seeking an established community with full infrastructure today. Premium beachfront properties (Ellington Cove, Hado by Beyond) reach as much as 3,600–3,900 AED per sq ft.
Planned and under-construction developments that shape value and quality of life in the years ahead.
A 4–4.5 million sq ft mall with over 1,000 shops, restaurants and entertainment — one of the largest in the area. The mall has kept the name "Deira Mall" even after the project was renamed from Deira Islands to Dubai Islands. Handover of Central Island is expected in Q3 2025; an official opening date for the mall has yet to be announced.
The RTA's Blue Line metro is expected to include stations in the vicinity of Dubai Islands. The line will significantly improve accessibility and be a key driver of property values on the islands.
A further vehicular bridge costing 786 million AED — 1,425 metres with 4 lanes plus cycling and pedestrian paths — will directly connect the islands to Bur Dubai and create a major shortcut.
A luxury hotel plus a complex of residences, beachfront villas, and 10 standalone villas with direct beach access. Completion in Q4 2026.
Nakheel's master plan envisions over 80 hotels and resorts operated by global luxury brands. Full completion of the project is expected by 2030.
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Dubai Islands is an archipelago of five man-made islands off the coast of Deira, in northern Dubai. The mainland connection is via the Infinity Bridge (opened March 2025), and the drive to Downtown or the airport is around 20 minutes.
Long-term rental yields for apartments range from 6.5% to 7%, and from 4.6% to 5.5% for beachfront villas. Short-term lets (Airbnb / Booking) can reach as much as 15%, thanks to growing tourism and the waterfront location.
The islands are at various stages of development. Central Island was largely completed in Q3 2025, several hotels are already operating (RIU, Centara, Park Regis), and the population is growing steadily. Full completion of all 5 islands is expected by 2030.
1BR apartments in new developments start at around 1.4–1.8 million AED, depending on the island, the developer and proximity to the beach. Beachfront villas start at around 8–12 million AED. Ultra-luxury front-row beach properties reach 30 million AED and above.
Yes — the RTA's Blue Line metro, due to be ready in 2029, will include stations near the islands. This is a significant factor in capital-growth forecasts — properties near future stations are already seeing price gains today.
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