Dubai Islands Offers New Opportunities Beyond the City Centre

Those who think all the interesting property locations in Dubai have already been developed are mistaken. New areas offering ample opportunities are continually emerging. A recent example of this is Dubai Islands. This new project offers island living in a completely new community, with everything you could need: from waterfront homes to shopping centres, golf courses and luxury hotels.

What makes Dubai Islands unique is that it is genuinely designed as a self-contained living environment. Think of more than 80 hotels and resorts, its own waterfront residential zone and even the city's largest shopping mall. Everything revolves around comfort, experience and accessibility. And all this in a location that is still very much under development.

Dubai Islands versus Maritime City: What Do the Prices Say?

In terms of location, Dubai Islands is comparable to the nearby Maritime City. However, the price differences at the moment are still considerable. In Maritime City, prices are currently around 29,000 AED per m² (approximately 7,250 EUR or 6,200 GBP), while homes on Dubai Islands cost around 25,000 AED per m² (approximately 6,250 EUR or 5,350 GBP).

New projects due for completion in 2025 are even rising to 37,500 AED per m² (approximately 9,375 EUR or 8,000 GBP) in Maritime City. Dubai Islands remains below that for now, meaning it is one of the last areas where these prices are still relatively low compared to the expected future potential.

The Future of Waterfront Living

The expectation is that prices on Dubai Islands will rise quickly as more facilities are realised and the infrastructure is completed. For those interested in a waterfront home, this therefore offers a unique opportunity to get in early.

Dubai continues to expand and innovate. With projects like Dubai Islands, it is clear that there is still ample room for new residential forms, modern infrastructure and an attractive quality of life outside the busy city centre.