Nakheel is the master developer of Dubai Islands, responsible for the wider masterplan, major infrastructure and development of the public realm across the five-island destination.
Individual residential projects are also being delivered by a growing number of private developers. These developers operate within the wider Nakheel masterplan and are responsible for the design, construction and delivery of their own projects.
Nakheel: Master Developer of Dubai Islands
Nakheel is the master developer of Dubai Islands, responsible for the wider masterplan, major infrastructure and long-term development of the five-island destination. This includes the road network, bridges, waterfront areas, public spaces and the overall framework within which individual projects are being delivered.
Alongside its master-developer role, Nakheel is also developing its own residential projects at Dubai Islands, while a growing number of private developers are delivering separate projects across the wider masterplan.
Developers and Projects
A growing number of private developers are delivering residential projects across Dubai Islands. The developers below range from established Dubai-based companies to newer boutique developers, with projects spanning apartments, branded residences and waterfront communities.
Imtiaz Developments
Founded in the UAE in 2014, Imtiaz Developments has a wider construction background dating back to 1993 and now operates across residential, commercial and hospitality development.
Dubai Islands Projects
- Beach Walk
- Sea Cliff
Centurion Properties
Centurion Properties is a Dubai-based real estate developer established in 2013, with a portfolio spanning residential and commercial development in Dubai and international markets.
Dubai Islands Projects
- Flora Isle
Avenew Development
Avenew Development is a Dubai-based boutique real estate developer specialising in off-plan residential communities, with developments in Dubai Islands and Dubai South.
Dubai Islands Projects
- Cheval Residences
Origami Development
Origami Development is a design-led real estate developer with a cross-border portfolio spanning the UAE and East Africa, combining development expertise with a strong focus on residential design.
Dubai Islands Projects
- Soma Residences
ENSO Development
ENSO Development is a Dubai residential developer focused on contemporary residential projects, with developments across locations including Jumeirah Garden City and Dubai Islands.
Dubai Islands Projects
- Maravea Residences
Casa Vista Development
Casa Vista Development is a Dubai-based boutique property developer with a background in construction and real estate, with its business roots dating to 2012.
Dubai Islands Projects
- Aquora
Cay Residences Development
Cay Residences Development is a Dubai-registered property developer currently represented at Dubai Islands by Flora Bay. Public information on its wider corporate portfolio remains limited.
Dubai Islands Projects
- Flora Bay
Blue Square Real Estate Development
Blue Square is a Dubai-based residential developer focused on design-led projects and long-term liveability, with Vayla Residences forming its current Dubai Islands development.
Dubai Islands Projects
- Vayla Residences
DHG Properties
DHG Properties was established in Dubai in 2022 as the property-development arm of DHG, a Swiss-founded group whose history dates back to 1994 and which now operates across Europe and the Middle East.
Dubai Islands Projects
- Helvetia Marine
Invest Group Overseas (IGO)
Invest Group Overseas is a Dubai-based investment and property development company within the MAG Group, with a portfolio spanning the Middle East and international markets.
Dubai Islands Projects
- Azura Residences
Atmosphere Living
Atmosphere Living is the residential development brand associated with Atmosphere Core, drawing on the group’s established hospitality background and resort portfolio.
Dubai Islands Projects
- Arka Enclave Residences
IQUNA Properties
IQUNA Properties is a boutique-scale real estate developer focused on design-led residential development, combining architecture, technology and wellness within its projects.
Dubai Islands Projects
- Avida Residences
Hayaat Developments
Hayaat Developments brings more than 25 years of international real estate experience to Dubai, with the wider group having developed projects across the UK, East Africa and the UAE.
Dubai Islands Projects
- Isolana Residences
Peace Homes Development
Peace Homes Development is a Dubai-based property developer drawing on more than two decades of experience in the emirate’s real estate market, with a portfolio focused primarily on residential development.
Dubai Islands Projects
- Natuzzi Harmony Residences
Ellington Properties
Ellington Properties is a Dubai-based, design-led real estate developer known for residential projects that place a strong emphasis on architecture, interiors and build quality.
Dubai Islands Projects
- Ellington Cove
Citi Developers
Citi Developers is an international real estate developer with more than a decade of development experience, having expanded its property business into the UAE after earlier activity in Pakistan and the UK.
Dubai Islands Projects
- Agua Residences
MS Homes Developers
MS Homes Developers is an international property developer affiliated with Memon Group, which was established in 1978, with development experience across the UAE, Pakistan, UK and USA.
Dubai Islands Projects
- Iluka Residences
Fakhruddin Properties
Fakhruddin Properties was established in Dubai in 2002 and forms part of Fakhruddin Holdings, whose business history in the UAE dates back to 1963.
Dubai Islands Projects
- Hatimi Residences
- Treppan Serenique Residences
MGS Development
MGS Development is a real estate developer with more than 25 million sq ft of built development and an existing portfolio of completed residential projects outside the UAE before its expansion into Dubai.
Dubai Islands Projects
- Edgewater Residences
Prestige One Developments
Prestige One Developments is a Dubai-based real estate developer backed by a wider group with decades of property experience in the emirate, with the dedicated development business established in 2023.
Dubai Islands Projects
- Seaside by Prestige One
FAQs
Who is the master developer of Dubai Islands?
Nakheel is the master developer of Dubai Islands and is responsible for the wider masterplan, infrastructure and long-term development of the destination.
Are there other developers building at Dubai Islands?
Yes. Dubai Islands is a multi-developer destination, with numerous private developers delivering individual residential projects within the wider Nakheel masterplan.
Which developers have multiple projects at Dubai Islands?
Several developers have more than one project at Dubai Islands, including Imtiaz Developments, Mr. Eight Development and Fakhruddin Properties.
Does Nakheel develop its own projects at Dubai Islands?
Yes. In addition to its role as master developer, Nakheel is also responsible for residential developments including Bay Grove Residences and Bay Villas.