{"id":5156,"date":"2026-10-10T21:31:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T21:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/property-dubai-islands"},"modified":"2026-10-10T23:11:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T23:11:03","slug":"property-dubai-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/real-dubai.com\/en\/property-dubai-islands","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Islands: new islands off Deira"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In short:<\/b> Dubai Islands are artificial islands off the coast of Deira, formerly known as the Deira Islands. Nakheel is developing them into an area of beaches, hotels, promenades and apartments. The project is at an early stage; most purchases are off-plan. The location near old Dubai and the airport is a plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location<\/b>Off the coast of Deira, in the north<\/span><\/div>
Known for<\/b>New beaches, hotels, formerly Deira Islands<\/span><\/div>
Developer<\/b>Nakheel<\/span><\/div>
Property types<\/b>Apartments, villas<\/span><\/div>
Segment<\/b>mid-range to upscale<\/span><\/div>
Suits<\/b>Plan B, Portfolio<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
In this article<\/strong>
  1. Location and access<\/a><\/li>
  2. From Deira Islands to Dubai Islands<\/a><\/li>
  3. What’s being built<\/a><\/li>
  4. Property on Dubai Islands<\/a><\/li>
  5. How buying in Dubai Islands works<\/a><\/li>
  6. Running costs as an owner in Dubai Islands<\/a><\/li>
  7. A visa through your property<\/a><\/li>
  8. Typical mistakes when buying<\/a><\/li>
  9. Renting out<\/a><\/li>
  10. Compared<\/a><\/li>
  11. Pros and cons<\/a><\/li>
  12. Who Dubai Islands suit<\/a><\/li>
  13. Our verdict<\/a><\/li>
  14. Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Location and access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Dubai Islands lie off the coast of Deira in the north of the city \u2013 close to old Dubai with the Gold Souk and the Creek. DXB airport is around 15 minutes away, Downtown<\/a> about 20 to 25 minutes. Bridges connect the islands to the mainland. Nearby are Mina Rashid<\/a> and the future residential districts on the Creek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    From Deira Islands to Dubai Islands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Originally a third, enormous palm was planned here, the Palm Deira. After the financial crisis the project was scaled down and replanned as the Deira Islands. Under the name Dubai Islands<\/b>, Nakheel is now pushing ahead with development: public beaches, hotels and resorts, promenades, marinas and residential projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Marinas and water \u2013 Dubai Islands are set to become a new seaside destination in the north of the city.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    What’s being built<\/h2>\n\n\n\n