Property for sale on Dubai Islands
Five connected islands by Nakheel off the coast of old Deira. Beaches, marinas and hotels a few minutes from historic Dubai. We help you choose a beachfront apartment or villa and guide the purchase to handover.
Dubai Islands is an archipelago of five islands built by Nakheel off the coast of Deira, formerly known as Deira Islands. It is a coastal address of beaches, marinas and hotels, set right beside historic Dubai. Today most listings are apartments and villas under construction, sold at an early stage in the community's growth.
- Property types
- Beachfront apartments, villas and penthouses
- Ownership
- Freehold, full ownership for overseas buyers
- Character
- Archipelago of five islands with Blue Flag beaches and marinas
- Developer
- Nakheel (master plan for the whole islands)
- Stage
- Mostly off-plan listings, with handovers spread across the coming years
- Location
- On the Deira coast, close to old Dubai
A coastal archipelago under construction
Dubai Islands is a Nakheel plan covering five connected islands off the Deira coast. The scheme brings together long beaches, yacht marinas, hotels and a golf course. Some islands have an apartment and marina profile, others favour lower, villa-led building by the water. The community is still being built, so the infrastructure and the listings change from month to month.
- Five islands connected to the mainland, with access to beaches and marinas
- Blue Flag certified beaches along much of the coastline
- Hotels, dining and a golf course in the plan for the whole scheme
- Close to historic Deira and the old centre of Dubai
What you buy here
Most listings are beachfront apartments with views over the sea or marina, along with villas near the water. Off-plan prevails, meaning a purchase during construction with a payment plan spread to handover. We help you compare projects with different handover dates, check the developer and the terms of the contract, and work through the purchase and registration formalities.
- Beachfront apartments: studios to larger layouts with water views
- Villas and homes by the beach in the quieter parts of the islands
- Off-plan projects with payment plans and varied handover dates
- Occasional hotel residences with operator service
Who Dubai Islands suits
This address suits buyers who want to live or spend time by the beach while keeping old Dubai and the airport close. It works for those seeking a permanent home by the water and for those choosing a property for short-term letting in an emerging tourist destination. The early stage means a wider choice of layouts and payment plans than in finished communities.
- Buyers after a home by the water with beach access
- Those who value being close to historic Dubai and the airport
- Buyers for letting in a coastal, tourist location
What to look out for
The community is at an early stage of growth, so some of the amenities, roads and beaches are still being built. With an off-plan purchase it is worth checking the handover date, the payment plan and the developer's reputation carefully, along with exactly what beach and marina access a given project includes. Prices quoted by sellers can be indicative and shift between stages. We recalculate them and explain the terms before you decide.
- Early stage: some infrastructure still under construction
- Off-plan: verify the handover date and payment plan
- Beach and marina access varies between projects
- Treat price levels as indicative, since they depend on the stage
Frequently asked questions.
Is Dubai Islands the former Deira Islands?
Yes. The Nakheel project off the Deira coast was previously known as Deira Islands, and was then renamed Dubai Islands.
How many islands make up Dubai Islands?
The master plan covers five connected islands of differing character, from apartment and marina to villas by the beach.
Can a foreigner buy property here?
Yes. Dubai Islands is a freehold zone, so buyers from outside the UAE can acquire property here on full ownership.
Are most listings under construction?
At present off-plan prevails, with handovers spread across the coming years. The first ready projects are also appearing.
Looking for property on Dubai Islands?
We will match a beachfront apartment or villa to your budget and timeline, check the developer and payment plan, and guide you through the whole purchase.