Dubai Islands

Dubai Islands, formerly known as Deira Islands, is a waterfront development by Nakheel comprising five interconnected islands with 17 km of new coastline along Dubai's northern shore. Rebranded in 2023, it is planned as one of the emirate's largest mixed-use destinations.

Yes — Dubai Islands offers freehold property to buyers of all nationalities, with apartments, penthouses, hotel apartments, townhouses and villas planned across the five islands. As an emerging district, much of the current supply is sold off-plan, so review developer track records and payment plans carefully.

Average prices range from roughly AED 1,200 to 2,200 per sq ft, with overall property prices spanning about AED 800K to AED 15M+. Sea-view units and beach-access properties are expected to command the highest premiums upon completion. As an early-stage district, pricing is likely to evolve as infrastructure completes.

Rental yields are projected at 6–8%, but the bigger draw is capital appreciation — the district is in early build-out, which historically favours off-plan buyers. Confirmed hospitality brands such as Rixos and Centara add credibility to the destination's long-term prospects.

The master plan includes luxury resorts, residential towers, the Night Souk blending traditional Deira trading culture with modern retail, Dubai Islands Mall, a marina and an amphitheatre. Road bridges connect to mainland Deira, DXB Airport is 15 minutes away, and water taxi services to the Marina and Creek are planned.