# Dubai Islands Beachfront Property for Sale 2026 | WIZI PREMIUM > Buy in Dubai Islands (ex-Deira Islands): Nakheel’s 5-island beach destination off Deira. Apartments from ~AED 2.4M, beach villas from ~AED 4M, ~6% yield. > Canonical (HTML): https://wizipremium.com/areas/dubai-islands.html > Markdown twin generated from the live page content. Date: 2026-09-25 --- Updated 8 July 2026 · By [WIZI Advisory Team](https://wizipremium.com/about.html) · RERA ORN 60234 In short Dubai Islands is Nakheel’s five-island beachfront destination off historic Deira, with 20+ km of beaches, marinas and resort branded residences. Apartments start from ~AED 2.4M with gross yields of 5.5–6.5%. The islands are early in their build-out: buying today means backing Nakheel's masterplan off-plan for capital growth, ahead of the first major handovers. Sources: Bayut, Property Finder, Engel & Völkers, DLD · 2026 The area ## Nakheel’s five-island beach destination off Deira Dubai Islands (formerly Deira Islands) is Nakheel’s master-planned archipelago of five islands off historic Deira — 17 sq km of waterfront with more than 20 km of beaches, two marinas, a golf course, parks and a cluster of resort and branded-residence projects. It reconnects old Dubai to the sea, a short drive from the city centre and Dubai International Airport. The pitch is new beachfront at a lower entry than the Marina-Palm corridor, with Nakheel’s masterplan and beach-and-resort infrastructure still rolling out. Apartments trade around ~AED 2,880/sq.ft at gross yields near 6%, lifted by beach-and-airport proximity and holiday-let demand. Most stock is off-plan on payment plans (Rixos Residences, Bay Villas), so it suits buyers comfortable with handover timelines and an early-phase community. Dubai Islands Gallery ## A look at Dubai Islands Lifestyle Interiors Amenities Prices & yield · 2026 ## How much does property in Dubai Islands cost in 2026? | Type | From | Gross yield | |---|---|---| | 1 bedroom | ~AED 2.4M | 5.5–6.5% | | 2 bedroom | ~AED 3.7M | 5–6% | | 3 bed / villa | ~AED 6.1M | 5–6% | Indicative 2026 figures; vary by tower, floor and view. Sources: Property Finder, Engel & Völkers, DLD. Recent sales · DLD ## What Dubai Islands actually sold for 3,064 sales were registered in Dubai Islands in Jan–Jun 2026, at a median of AED 2,896,914 (~AED 2,880/sqft). Most recent registered transactions: | Date | Beds | Status | Size | Price | AED/sqft | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 2026-06-29 | 2 B/R | Off-plan | 1,779 sqft | AED 4,909,000 | 2,760 | | 2026-06-29 | 1 B/R | Off-plan | 853 sqft | AED 2,221,517 | 2,606 | | 2026-06-29 | 1 B/R | Off-plan | 854 sqft | AED 2,623,460 | 3,073 | | 2026-06-29 | 1 B/R | Off-plan | 905 sqft | AED 2,473,190 | 2,734 | | 2026-06-29 | 2 B/R | Off-plan | 1,385 sqft | AED 3,109,929 | 2,246 | | 2026-06-29 | 1 B/R | Off-plan | 834 sqft | AED 2,756,828 | 3,305 | Source: Dubai Land Department — registered sales transactions, Jan–Jun 2026. Actual recorded deals, not asking prices. Investment view ## Is Dubai Islands right for you ? ### In favour - 20+ km of beaches; Nakheel master-planned islands - New beachfront, lower entry than Marina or Palm - Minutes from the city centre and the airport - Holiday-let and beach demand support ~6% yields ### Worth knowing - Mostly off-plan — handover timelines - Community and retail still maturing - Off the Deira side, not the Marina-Palm corridor - Returns depend on the masterplan completing DLD breakdown · Jan–Aug 2026 ## Inside the Dubai Islands registrations: mix, budgets and liquidity The DLD file records 3,362 residential registrations here in Jan–Aug 2026 (apartments, villas and townhouses combined), which puts Dubai Islands #7 out of 148 zones by turnover. Median price: AED 2,874,598 at 2,858 AED/sqft, 66% above the city median. The bedroom mix is the fastest read on a zone: 1-bed units make up 46% of registrations here. That is also your resale competition. Pair it with the volume rank (#7) to judge how quickly you could exit. ### What sells here 1-bed 46% 2-bed 39% 3-bed 12% 4-bed+ 2% Studios 1% ### Budgets that clear under 1 M 1% 1-2 M 9% 2-5 M 77% 5 M and up 13% 100% of these registrations were off-plan and 0% were ready stock — against 76% off-plan citywide. An off-plan-heavy zone means payment plans and future supply — check the handover pipeline before assuming today's prices hold. The largest single registration in the period was AED 33,129,828. Most-registered projects here in Jan–Aug 2026: Hado By Beyond (621) · THE MERIVA COLLECTION (460) · ELLINGTON SANDS I (277). Figures come from individual sales registered with the Dubai Land Department — what buyers actually paid, typically below portal asking prices. A further 1 registrations here were land plots; we exclude those, because plot prices are not comparable with homes. Calculator ## Your rental math Currency AED 2.4M AED 7.35M Gross estimate from typical Dubai Islands yields; net is lower after service charges (AED 12–25/sq.ft). Actual rent varies by tower. Monthly rent — Annual income — Gross yield — Payback — ### Get Dubai Islands units that match this A shortlist with yield breakdown — to your WhatsApp within the hour. FAQ ## Common questions **How much is an apartment in Dubai Islands?** Studios start around ~AED 1.2M and 1-beds around ~AED 2.4M (2026), with beach villas from ~AED 4M. Most stock is off-plan on developer payment plans. **What yield does Dubai Islands give?** About 5.5–6.5% gross. Beach-and-airport proximity and holiday-let demand support rents on this new Nakheel waterfront. **Is Dubai Islands a good investment?** For new-beachfront buyers, yes — Nakheel master-planning, 20+ km of beaches and lower entry than the Marina or Palm. Less suitable if you need a fully-built community or the lowest price. 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