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Dubai Islands is a large multi-island masterplan on Dubai’s northern coastline, developed and promoted under the Nakheel portfolio. Formerly known as Deira Islands and rebranded in August 2022, it comprises five named islands with residential, hospitality, marina and public-realm components across roughly 17 square kilometres.
Dubai Islands is a cluster of five islands: Marina Island, Central Island, Shore Island, Golf Island and Elite Island. Central Island is the largest and is designed around Deira Mall and The Night Market, a major leisure quay planned to include more than 5,300 shops and around 100 quayside cafés and restaurants. The masterplan includes 37 hotels and resorts, while The RIU and Centara resorts are already open from the earlier Deira Islands phase. Shore Island is planned for sports and resort uses; Golf Island includes an 18-hole golf course and wellness enclaves; and Elite Island is earmarked for luxury waterfront villas.
Recent milestones include the launch of Nakheel Marinas Dubai Islands in May 2023, Blue Flag accreditation for several Nakheel beaches, and core infrastructure works on Island B. Nakheel awarded Al Nasr Contracting Company an AED 527 million contract covering roads, utilities and district-cooling integration. The developer has also launched the first Bay Villas, while the on-site marina is designed to accommodate larger yachts.
The nearest Dubai Metro access is on the Green Line at station G22, approximately 4.7 km away and therefore outside typical walking range. Road connections and new bridges form part of planned and ongoing works, including a proposed 1,425-metre, eight-lane bridge to Bur Dubai. Dubai RTA has also announced a new 1.4 km bridge as part of the Shindagha Corridor Project.
Approximate road distances from Dubai Islands to key Dubai destinations include:
The masterplan combines resorts, hotels, waterfront villas and apartment projects with public beaches, parks and a marina network. Nakheel Marinas Dubai Islands can accommodate up to 13 superyachts at once, with 248 wet berths for vessels up to 47 metres and 40 dry berths for trailers up to 20 metres. Facilities include parking, showers, washrooms and a launderette, alongside 24/7 dock assistance, club-car transfers, utilities and waste services.
Residential and villa projects on Dubai Islands include:
Subdistricts and residential pockets within the masterplan include:
Further projects around Dubai Islands include Azura Residences by MAG Property Development, Bayview Boulevard by AB Developers, Beach Walk by Imtiaz Developments, Edgewater Residences by MGS Development, Haven Bay and Haven Living by Metac, La Crystal Residences, and Ocean Tower.
The masterplan also provides for hotels, resorts, public beaches, including Blue Flag-designated beaches, and approximately two square kilometres of parks and open areas.
Dubai Islands is designed as a mixed-use waterfront destination combining resort hospitality, marina services, family beaches and residential enclaves. The combination of resort and villa neighbourhoods makes the area relevant to several groups:
How many islands make up Dubai Islands and what are they called? Dubai Islands comprises five islands: Marina Island, Central Island, Shore Island, Golf Island and Elite Island.
Is there a marina at Dubai Islands? Yes. Nakheel Marinas Dubai Islands launched in May 2023 and provides berths for superyachts, as well as multiple wet and dry berths.
Are there hotels and resorts open already? The masterplan includes 37 hotels and resorts, while The RIU and Centara are already open from the earlier phase of the development.
How is the area connected to central Dubai? Downtown Dubai is approximately 13.8 km away by road. The nearest Green Line Metro station is around 4.7 km from the islands, while planned bridge connections under the RTA and Shindagha Corridor projects are set to improve road access.
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