Dubai Islands (formerly Deira Islands) has emerged in 2025 as the northern counterpart to the city’s luxury coastal offerings. This five-island archipelago is Nakheel’s boldest move to revitalize the historic side of Dubai. At Zamzam Properties, we view the Dubai Islands as a unique “Resort Living” opportunity, blending 20km of pristine beachfront with a modern, sustainable urban masterplan.
A New Coastal Identity
The masterplan is designed to support Dubai’s 2040 vision, focusing on green spaces, walkable communities, and water-based transport. Zam properties on the islands range from resort-style apartments starting at AED 1.5M to ultra-luxury beachfront villas. The completion of the 1.4km bridge to Bur Dubai in 2026 will be the definitive turning point, integrating the islands into the heart of the city’s trade and tourism hubs.
Investment Fundamentals: The 2025 Outlook
Why are Zam zam properties on Dubai Islands attracting such high interest?
- Waterfront Scarcity: As beach areas become limited, these islands add critical supply.
- Hospitality Synergy: With 80+ planned hotels, the demand for short-term holiday home rentals will be immense.
- Golden Visa Eligibility: Properties over AED 2M offer a 10-year residency, making Zamzam Dubai properties here highly attractive for foreign investors.
Yield and Appreciation
Currently, off-plan projects like Bay Villas and various luxury apartment clusters are offering flexible 60/40 payment plans. Zamelect Property experts project that rental yields will settle between 7% and 9% once the initial hospitality phases are operational. For investors who missed the early days of Palm Jumeirah, Zamzam Dubai property on the islands offers a second chance at massive coastal appreciation.