A redeveloped archipelago off Deira lined with new beachfront homes. If a penthouse in Dubai Islands is on your list, entry pricing starts near AED 6.6M — here's how the market really works.
As an address, Dubai Islands is a redeveloped archipelago off Deira lined with new beachfront homes — which is exactly why it suits early investors and beach-home buyers. You'll find penthouses from efficient investor units to statement homes, which keeps both owners and landlords interested. Pricing opens around AED 6.6M and climbs to roughly AED 15.6M for prime layouts.
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Getting around, Dubai Islands is a short drive from Deira and the Gold Souk. Everyday life centres on Dubai Islands Beach, marina district and Souk Al Marfa (nearby), with the beach on your doorstep. On the school front, Deira International (nearby) and GEMS Modern (nearby) are close by.
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Real cost isn't just the price: add roughly 4% transfer fee, trustee and registration costs, and legal fees. Read the investment guide for the full breakdown.
Penthouses in Dubai Islands typically open around AED 6.6M and reach about AED 15.6M for prime stock — size, view, floor and finish drive the spread.
Gross rental yields in Dubai Islands generally run 5.5–7%. Smaller, well-located units sit at the higher end; larger penthouses trade some yield for capital growth.
Yes — as a freehold area, Dubai Islands is open to expats and overseas buyers with 100% ownership of the penthouse.
Yes — the AED 2M Golden Visa threshold is easily met by most penthouses in Dubai Islands, securing 10-year residency.
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