History & The Visionary Masterplan
Dubai Islands, formerly known as Deira Islands, represents one of Dubai’s most ambitious master developments, designed to reshape the city’s northern coastline. The project was relaunched under the new, dynamic identity of Dubai Islands by Nakheel, the master developer, to align with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
The development spans over 17 square kilometres and comprises five interconnected islands: Central Island, Shore Island, Golf Island, Marina Island, and Elite Island. The vision is to create a sustainable, world-class mixed-use waterfront destination featuring:
- Over 60 kilometres of exclusive waterfront.
- More than 20 kilometres of pristine beaches, including the emirate’s first planned Blue Flag-approved beaches.
- 87+ resorts and hotels, aiming to significantly boost Dubai’s tourism sector.
- A major focus on sustainability, integrating smart city technologies and renewable energy efforts.
The overall development is designed to accommodate over 38,000 residential units and is rapidly emerging as a northern investment gateway.