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About Dubai Islands

Dubai Islands is the rebranded, expanded vision of what was once Deira Islands — five man-made islands sitting just off the Deira coastline, master-planned by Nakheel and now attracting a wave of mid-market and premium developers. This is beachfront Dubai without the Marina price tag, and that gap is closing fast. Our read: Dubai Islands is the single most active off-plan corridor in the city right now, with 127 projects in our catalogue alone. Buyers who move early are picking up sea-view apartments at prices that will look sharp in three years. Investors chasing yield and capital uplift should be paying close attention.

Frequently asked questions about Dubai Islands

Is Dubai Islands a freehold community?
Dubai Islands is part of Dubai's freehold framework — international buyers can take 100% ownership with full title registered at the Dubai Land Department. Purchases above AED 2 million qualify for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa. Properties below AED 750,000 may also qualify the buyer for a 2-year residence visa.
Can foreigners buy property in Dubai Islands?
Yes. Dubai Islands sits within Dubai's freehold zones, where international buyers take perpetual 100% ownership with title registered at the Dubai Land Department. No UAE residency is required to buy, though purchases above AED 750,000 (2-year visa) or AED 2 million (10-year Golden Visa) entitle owners to apply for residence.
What payment plans are available in Dubai Islands?
Most off-plan projects in Dubai Islands offer staged payment plans tied to construction milestones — typically a 10–20% deposit at booking, instalments through the build, and a balance on handover (commonly 60/40 or 70/30 splits). Some developers also offer post-handover payment plans of 1–3 years. Each project page above lists its specific plan.
What fees should I expect when buying in Dubai Islands?
Standard one-time costs for any Dubai property purchase: 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee, AED 4,000 DLD admin fee, 2% real estate agent commission, AED 4,000 trustee/registration fee, and a mortgage registration fee of 0.25% of the loan amount if you're financing. Budget an additional 6–8% of the purchase price for fees in total.
How do I view properties in Dubai Islands?
Reach out via the form below — a Disruptive advisor will arrange a viewing of any listing or project in Dubai Islands, including off-market opportunities and direct-from-developer launches. We're a RERA-licensed Dubai brokerage (ORN 1167819) operating from Citadel Tower, Dubai.

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