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Dubai Islands off-plan property: the Ovation buyer guide (2026)
Dubai Islands is Nakheel’s five-island waterfront destination off Deira, covering 17 square kilometres with over 60 km of waterfront and over 20 km of beaches. Ovation is the Dubai Islands specialist desk: we track every permitted off-plan launch on the islands and shortlist the right unit for your budget and handover window.
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Quick facts
| Location | Northern Dubai coastline, off Deira |
| Master developer | Nakheel |
| Area | 17 sq km across five islands |
| Islands | Central, Marina, Shore, Golf and Elite |
| Waterfront | Over 60 km, with over 20 km of beaches |
| Hotels and resorts | Over 80 planned |
| Former name | Deira Islands (renamed August 2022) |
The Nakheel masterplan
- Five interconnected islands, each with its own character: Central Island, Marina Island, Shore Island, Golf Island and Elite Island.
- Over 20 km of beaches, including a Blue Flag certified beach, and about 2 sq km of parks and open spaces.
- More than 80 resorts and hotels, from luxury and wellness resorts to boutique, family and eco-conscious hotels.
- A network of marinas, promenades, and walking and cycling paths, with water and road transport links.
- Planned in line with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
Access
Dubai Islands connects to the mainland by road bridges and water transport. It sits a short drive from Dubai International Airport, Dubai Creek, Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai.
Who it suits
Buyers who want a beachfront or marina address in a new masterplanned destination close to the airport and old Dubai, and who are comfortable with off-plan handovers between 2026 and 2029.
In the district
Dubai Islands is still being built out, so daily life today leans on the established Deira mainland next door.
Schools & colleges
No licensed schools are open inside the islands yet. Families use the established school belt in Deira and northern Dubai. We will name in-community schools as soon as they open.
Hospitals & clinics
No hospital is open on the islands yet. Residents use hospitals and clinics on the Deira mainland.
Business & commercial footprint
The islands are planned as a resort and hospitality destination, with over 80 resorts and hotels. Central Island is the mixed-use core.
Retail & lifestyle
- Souk Al Marfa on Central Island, a modern Arabian-style market.
- Over 20 km of beaches, including a Blue Flag certified beach.
- Marinas and waterfront promenades.
- Premium golf courses overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
Projects we handle on Dubai Islands
Prices are indicative and not an offer. Availability and payment plans come with each unit offer.
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Why Ovation
Ovation Capital Properties has advised more than 50 investors on Dubai off-plan property and holds a 5.0 Google rating. We shortlist only permitted projects, check every price and payment plan against the developer before you see it, and stay with you from EOI to handover.
How to book
- Get the Ovation playbook and share your budget, unit type and handover window.
- We send a Dubai Islands shortlist with live prices and payment plans.
- Reserve with the developer’s EOI, then sign the SPA. Payments go into a DLD-regulated escrow account.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dubai Islands?
Dubai Islands sits off Dubai’s northern coastline, opposite Deira, and connects to the mainland by road bridges and water transport. It is a short drive from Dubai International Airport, Dubai Creek, Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai.
Who is the master developer of Dubai Islands?
Nakheel is the master developer. It relaunched the former Deira Islands as Dubai Islands in August 2022, in line with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
How big is Dubai Islands?
Dubai Islands covers 17 square kilometres across five islands: Central Island, Marina Island, Shore Island, Golf Island and Elite Island.
What lifestyle amenities are planned on Dubai Islands?
The masterplan includes over 60 km of waterfront, over 20 km of beaches including a Blue Flag certified beach, about 2 sq km of parks and open spaces, premium golf courses, a network of marinas and promenades, more than 80 resorts and hotels, and Souk Al Marfa on Central Island.
Is there a souk or market on Dubai Islands?
Yes. Souk Al Marfa is on Central Island, a modern Arabian-style waterfront market at the heart of the masterplan.
Which off-plan projects on Dubai Islands does Ovation handle?
Ovation handles Hado by BEYOND, Eltiera Views by Ellington, and Silena Residences and Lia by Avenew Developments. Each has its own project page with its live Trakheesi QR. You can see them, plus other Dubai Islands projects, on the Ovation map.
Are there schools and hospitals on Dubai Islands?
The islands are still under development. Families currently rely on the established schools and hospitals in Deira and the wider northern Dubai belt. Ovation will add in-community schools and clinics once they open with official licences.
Can foreigners buy property on Dubai Islands?
Ovation confirms freehold eligibility for each project before you reserve. Off-plan buyers sign an SPA with the developer, payments go into a DLD-regulated escrow account, and the sale is registered with the Dubai Land Department.
How do I shortlist a Dubai Islands project with Ovation?
Get the Ovation playbook, tell us your budget, unit type and handover window, and we send a shortlist with current prices, payment plans and availability.
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This is not an offer. Prices, handover dates, amenities and masterplan details are indicative and subject to change; planned amenities may change before completion.