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A wide empty beach beside low resort-style residential buildings and a calm sea in pale evening light

Dubai

Dubai Islands

Dubai Islands is Nakheel's rebrand and relaunch of the former Deira Islands project, originally conceived as Palm Deira, a five-island waterfront destination off Deira covering around 17 square kilometres with roughly 20 kilometres of beaches. The master plan mixes beachfront apartments, villas and more than 80 planned hotels, alongside retail and marina space. It appeals to buyers wanting new-build waterfront property with Blue Flag-certified beaches and Dubai Metro access, at an earlier and more affordable stage of a large island regeneration than comparable projects such as Palm Jumeirah.

Master developer: Nakheel

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Dubai Islands

Simplified coastline. The point marks the community centre.

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Why people choose Dubai Islands

  • Waterfront apartments and villas at an earlier, more accessible price point than established islands like Palm Jumeirah
  • Around 20km of beaches and 60km of waterfront, including a Blue Flag-certified beach
  • Direct Dubai Metro connectivity (about 10 minutes from Gold Souq Metro Station) and a large planned hotel and retail offer

Living in Dubai Islands

  • Five islands covering about 17 square kilometres; rebranded from Deira Islands to Dubai Islands under a new master plan unveiled in August 2022
  • Over 60km of waterfront and more than 20km of beaches
  • More than 80 hotels and resorts planned across the islands
  • About 10 minutes' drive from Gold Souq Metro Station

Homes you will find

Apartments, Villas

How far is it?

Dubai International Airport (DXB)
20 min by car

Published estimates; traffic varies.

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