Dubai Islands has generated AED 6.1 billion in sales during the first half of 2025, spanning nearly 2,000 transactions. The development is carving out its place among Dubai’s most dynamic coastal neighborhoods. Backed by Nakheel, and in line with Dubai’s 2040 Urban Master Plan, this multi-island project promises to mix luxury residences, hospitality, leisure, culture, retail, and prime beachside living across five interconnected islands. What sets Dubai Islands apart is not only its ambitious scale but its promise of capital growth, ideally balanced with lifestyle desirability.
Performance at a Glance
During H1 2025, Dubai Islands saw 1,936 real estate transactions that summed up to AED 6.1 billion, according to Betterhomes Research. Of these, 1,895 sales were apartments totaling about AED 5.63 billion, with an average price of AED 2.9 million. Villas also made their mark, even though there were only 28 villa transactions, with most villas averaging AED 15 million, and six-bedroom beachfront estates reaching around AED 44.4 million. With a residential average of AED 2,340 per square foot, the Islands provide a price position below icons like Palm Jumeirah (which sees over AED 3,000 per sq ft), making it an appealing option for both homebuyers and investors.
Yield, Growth & Appeal
Waterfront areas in Dubai have reported 12%–15% annual price growth by mid‑2025; the Dubai Islands is riding that wave. “Dubai Islands combines a premier waterfront setting with practical city access and a pipeline of branded hospitality and lifestyle assets,” said Wassim Abdallah, Director of Development Sales and Consultancy at Betterhomes. “That together is drawing both end‑users who want a resort‑style daily life and investors who prioritise yield resilience and capital growth.”
Lifestyle, Location & Long‑Term Potential
Spanning 17 square kilometres with 20 kilometers of beachfront, Dubai Islands promises a blend of privacy and accessibility. Connectivity upgrades, such as planned RTA bridges, are meant to reinforce everyday convenience. The Islands aren’t just about homes—they’re about experiences. Branded residences like Rixos Dubai Islands, resorts such as Hotel Riu Dubai and Centara Mirage Beach Resort, world‑class promenade, cultural precincts, retail, wellness, each piece helps build a fully immersive coastal ecosystem.
For investors, there’s something rare here: waterfront scarcity in a regulated market, efficient pricing relative to more established peers, and the growing presence of branded hospitality and curated placemaking. For end‑users, the appeal is in the light‑filled homes, indoor‑outdoor living, resort‑style amenities, and proximity to the city without compromising serenity.
With over 10,700 residential units already under construction across multiple developers, and more to come—Dubai Islands is still early in its trajectory. As infrastructure matures and amenities deepen, this could be a property hotspot. It might be an ideal moment for first movers to secure entry in what’s shaping up to be Dubai’s newest, most connected waterfront address.
