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Dubai Islands emerging as next waterfront investment hub
Khaleej Times
|October 09, 2025
Dubai Islands is stepping into the spotlight as one of Dubai's most ambitious waterfront destinations, bringing a wave of new opportunities for residents, visitors, and global investors.
Backed by Nakheel and aligned with Dubai's 2040 Urban Master Plan, the multi-island development, originally termed Palm Deira, is rapidly taking shape as a hub for luxury living, cultural experiences, and long-term capital growth.
Spanning 17 square km with 20 km of beachfront, Dubai Islands will offer a balanced mix of luxury residences, hospitality, retail, leisure, and cultural districts across five interconnected islands, all minutes from the city and Dubai International Airport. Planned RTA bridge enhancements will further streamline connectivity.
According to Betterhomes Research, Dubai's real estate market delivered its strongest ever half-year in H1 2025, with total transactions across the emirate surpassing Dh262 billion.
Price momentum
Within this momentum, Dubai Islands alone recorded Dh6.1 billion in sales from 1,936 transactions between January and June 2025, positioning the destination among Dubai's most active and sought-after coastal districts.
This story is from the October 09, 2025 edition of Khaleej Times.
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