When will Dubai Islands be completed?
Short answer
Dubai Islands has no single completion date. Nakheel's master plan of August 2022, which renamed Deira Islands as Dubai Islands, has no published end date, and each building has its own registered completion date on the Dubai Land Department (DLD) register, running to 30 October 2029 for Casagrand Hermina. Beach Walk by Imtiaz was the first residential project handed over, in March 2026. Nakheel's Rixos Bay Residences is registered for 15 October 2026 but was 47.88% built on 22 June 2026, and at least six other buildings had passed their registered dates by early October 2026 without finishing.
Latest registered completion date (DLD)
30 Oct 2029
Casagrand Hermina, 0.53% at 29 Apr 2026 inspection
First residential handover
Mar 2026
Beach Walk by Imtiaz, 80 homes. Gulf News, 10 Mar 2026
Nakheel's Bay Villas, construction progress
22.76%
DLD inspection 19 Aug 2026, registered for 2 May 2027
Projects on DLD register lists, due 2026 to 2029
68+
Continental Club, Sep and Oct 2026
Dubai Islands completion date: the latest position
Dubai Islands will not be completed on one date. Nakheel is the master developer, but most buildings are by other developers, each with its own registered completion date on the Dubai Land Department register. Those dates run from 2026 to 30 October 2029. Nakheel’s own projects are covered on the Dubai Islands page.
Beach Walk by Imtiaz, 80 homes, was the first residential project handed over on the islands, in March 2026 (Gulf News, 10 March 2026). Many buildings registered for 2026 are well behind. At least six had passed their registered date by early October 2026 while still under construction.
Dubai Islands completion date by project
| Project (developer) | Construction progress (DLD, date) | Registered completion date | Developer or portal date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Walk (Imtiaz) | Complete | Handed over Mar 2026 | First residential handover (Gulf News) |
| Mackerel Tower (Tarrad) | 45.58%, 20 Jul 2026 | 1 Apr 2026, passed | Not published |
| Allegro Residences (Mill Hill Riviera) | 84.46%, 5 Oct 2026 | 7 Apr 2026, passed | Not published |
| Beach Walk 3 (Imtiaz) | 82.01%, 20 Jul 2026 | 14 Jun 2026, passed | Not published |
| Haven Bay (Metac) | 82.92%, 6 Aug 2026 | 30 Jun 2026, passed | Not published |
| Edgewater Residences 2 (MGS) | 54.7%, 31 Aug 2026 | 31 Aug 2026, passed | Not published |
| Ocean Tower (Ahmed Alansari) | 30.25%, 11 Sep 2026 | 30 Sep 2026, passed | Not published |
| Rixos Bay Residences (Nakheel) | 47.88%, 22 Jun 2026 | 15 Oct 2026 | Q4 2026 (Property Finder) |
| Rixos Beach Residences (Nakheel) | 28.80%, 22 Jun 2026 | Not filed | 31 Dec 2026 (Data Habibi) |
| Sunset Bay (Imtiaz) | 78.04%, 4 Aug 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | Not published |
| Beach Walk Grand (Imtiaz) | 53.22%, 10 Aug 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | Not published |
| Seaside by Prestige One | 43.03%, 30 Jul 2026 | 25 Dec 2026 | Not published |
| Ocean Pearl by SD (Samana) | 25.07%, 17 Sep 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Not published |
| Sunset Bay 2 (Imtiaz) | 70.2%, 4 Aug 2026 | 20 Feb 2027 | Not published |
| Ayamore Residence (Ayat) | 67.64%, 8 Jul 2026 | 7 Mar 2027 | Not published |
| Bayview Boulevard (AB Developers) | 55.19%, 11 Sep 2026 | 30 Apr 2027 | Not published |
| Bay Villas (Nakheel) | 22.76%, 19 Aug 2026 | 2 May 2027 | Q2 2027 (Property Finder) |
| Wynwood by Imtiaz | 16%, 9 Jul 2026 | 30 Sep 2027 | Not published |
| Wasl by Azizi | 2%, 18 Mar 2026 | 12 Feb 2028 | Not published |
| Bay Grove Residences (Nakheel, four DLD projects) | 0.04% to 6.6%, 21 to 24 Jul 2026 | 15 Mar 2028 to 21 Sep 2028 | Late 2028 main works (Nakheel) |
| Seacliff by Imtiaz | 4.71%, 20 Jul 2026 | 15 Aug 2028 | Not published |
| Ellington Sands 1 and 2 (Ellington) | 0.37% and 0.38%, 5 Jun 2026 | 31 Dec 2028 | Not published |
| Soyo by Zimaya | 0%, 10 Aug 2026 | 30 Jun 2029 | Not published |
| Casagrand Hermina (Casagrand) | 0.53%, 29 Apr 2026 | 30 Oct 2029 | Not published |
DLD figures come from the register as republished by Continental Club (updated 29 September to 3 October 2026). The table shows the main Nakheel projects and a selection of the others. Continental Club’s lists hold at least 68 Dubai Islands projects due from 2026 to 2029, from more than 30 developer companies.
Dubai Islands and the Deira Islands master plan
Dubai Islands was previously named Deira Islands and was rebranded in August 2022 (Propsearch). Nakheel’s master plan of 21 August 2022 covers five islands and 17 sq km off the Deira coast, with more than 20 km of beaches, about 2 sq km of parks and more than 80 resorts and hotels, plus marinas and golf courses. Some parts already operate: Souk Al Marfa since 2018, RIU Dubai since December 2020, Centara Mirage Beach Resort since October 2021 and Dubai Islands Marina, launched in May 2023 (Propsearch, updated 30 September 2026).
How the Dubai Islands completion date has changed
| Date | What happened | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2022 | Deira Islands rebranded Dubai Islands; new master plan published | Nakheel; Propsearch |
| 18 Aug 2025 | Nakheel awards AED 2.6 billion Bay Villas contract, 636 homes | Nakheel |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Beach Walk by Imtiaz handed over, the first residential project | Gulf News |
| Apr to Sep 2026 | Registered dates pass for Mackerel Tower, Allegro, Beach Walk 3, Haven Bay, Edgewater Residences 2 and Ocean Tower | DLD via Continental Club |
| 17 Sep 2026 | Bay Grove phases 1 and 3 contract awarded, main works due late 2028 | Nakheel via Dubai Holding |
| Oct 2026 | Rixos Bay Residences reaches its 15 Oct 2026 date at under half built (June inspection) | DLD via Continental Club |
What the Dubai Islands dates mean for payments
Nakheel’s Bay Villas and Rixos follow 20% on booking, 60% during construction and 20% on handover, and Bay Grove Residences 20/50/30 (Property Finder). For Bay Villas, that leaves 20% due when a project 22.76% built in August 2026 reaches its 2 May 2027 date or later. Third-party buildings set their own plans, so the handover share differs across the islands.
What to check before relying on a Dubai Islands date
- The developer of the building. Most projects on the islands are not by Nakheel, and their records differ.
- Whether the registered date has passed. Several 2026 buildings were still 30% to 83% built after their dates, so the SPA’s grace period matters.
- Which DLD project a unit belongs to. Rixos and Bay Grove are each split into separate DLD projects with different dates.
- How many buildings finish together. At least 27 projects are registered to complete in 2027 alone, which affects early rents and resale.
Questions buyers also ask
When will Dubai Islands be completed?
There is no single date. Nakheel has not published an end date for the master plan, and buildings on the DLD register carry completion dates from 2026 to 30 October 2029. Nakheel's own Bay Grove Residences is registered for March to September 2028.
What is the latest Dubai Islands construction update?
DLD inspections in August and September 2026 put Sunset Bay at 78.04%, Sunset Bay 2 at 70.2%, Bayview Boulevard at 55.19% and Nakheel's Bay Villas at 22.76%. Nakheel awarded the main contract for Bay Grove Residences phases 1 and 3 on 17 September 2026, with main works due to finish in late 2028.
What are the upcoming projects in Dubai Islands?
Recent launches with registered dates in 2028 and 2029 include Wasl by Azizi (12 February 2028), Seacliff by Imtiaz (15 August 2028), Ellington Sands 1 and 2 (31 December 2028), Soyo by Zimaya (30 June 2029) and Casagrand Hermina (30 October 2029). All were under 5% built in 2026.
Is the Deira Islands master plan the same as Dubai Islands?
Yes. Nakheel rebranded Deira Islands as Dubai Islands in August 2022 and published a new master plan: five islands, 17 sq km, more than 20 km of beaches and more than 80 resorts and hotels.
Does DAMAC have a project on Dubai Islands, and what do homes cost per sq ft?
None of the Dubai Islands projects on the 2026 to 2029 DLD register lists is by DAMAC. DAMAC Islands is a separate community in Dubailand. Registered Dubai Islands sales in the 12 months to 21 September 2026 had a median of AED 2,748 per sq ft (Dubai Real Estate Data).