Off-plan
Dubai Islands
Nakheel waterfront, north Deira
Beach on a Deira-side ticket.
Gross yield
6.0%
Data updated: May 2026
QoQ
+1.0 pp
Price/sqft
Dh1,650
Median
Dh2.4M
6.0%
gross yield
Dubai Islands rental yield, prices and rents, 2026
Gross yield?
6.0%
QoQ change?
+1.0 pp
Price / sqft?
Dh1,650
Median ticket?
Dh2.4M
Handovers next 12mo?
0 (off-plan)
Time to sell?
n/a (off-plan)
Rent change YoY?
n/a
Median annual rent?
n/a
“Beach on a Deira-side ticket. The only waterfront launch under Dh2M per bedroom right now.”Houman Jalouti
Who rents and buys in Dubai Islands
Investors looking for waterfront exposure under Marina pricing. End-user buyers with a Deira-side network.
Dubai Islands supply and handovers
Nakheel-led masterplan with five islands. Phase pacing will define the resale window.
Is Dubai Islands a good investment?
Hold through handover. Connectivity to the rest of Dubai is the open question.
Areas similar to Dubai Islands
Bluewaters (more central) and Dubai Creek Harbour (more inland).
Dubai Islands property outlook, next 12 months
Waterfront at Deira-side price is a rare combination. Worth the connectivity bet.