Rixos Dubai Islands Residences
A branded hotel and residences project on Dubai Islands. Listed for handover in Q4 2026, with construction split into two clusters at different stages.
Short answer
Rixos Dubai Islands Residences, listed by Property Finder as Rixos Hotel and Residences, is due for handover in December 2026, or Q4 2026. Nakheel's own construction tracker, checked 11 June 2026, splits the project into two clusters: Hotel Residences and Beach Residences at 33.36% complete, and Bay Residences and Villas at 55.85% complete. Nakheel's developer inventory is reported sold out on Property Finder, with 1,033 resale listings recorded, from about AED 2.6 million.
- Status
- under construction
- Handover
- Q4 2026, December 2026 (Property Finder)
- Payment plan
- 20/60/20 (20% at launch, 60% during construction, 20% at handover)
- Starting price
- Developer inventory sold out; resale from about AED 2.6M (Property Finder listing base)
Published handover
Q4 2026
Property Finder, accessed 28 Sep 2026
Bay Residences and Villas, complete
55.85%
Nakheel, 11 Jun 2026
Hotel and Beach Residences, complete
33.36%
Nakheel, 11 Jun 2026
Construction started
April 2024
Property Finder
When will Rixos Dubai Islands Residences be handed over?
Property Finder lists this project, under the name Rixos Hotel and Residences, for December 2026, or Q4 2026. Construction started in April 2024.
Nakheel’s own construction progress page does not give a handover date, only a build percentage, split into two clusters:
| Cluster | Complete, 11 Jun 2026 |
|---|---|
| Bay Residences and Villas | 55.85% |
| Hotel Residences and Beach Residences | 33.36% |
Both clusters are working toward the same Q4 2026 target on Property Finder, but they are not at the same stage. Check which cluster your unit falls in, and confirm the completion date in your SPA.
What is the payment plan?
Property Finder lists 20% at launch, 60% paid in instalments during construction, and 20% due at handover.
Example only. For a 1 bedroom apartment listed from AED 2.6 million on this 20/60/20 structure:
| Payment | Amount |
|---|---|
| Purchase price | AED 2,600,000 |
| 4% DLD registration fee (paid separately) | AED 104,000 |
| 20% at launch | AED 520,000 |
| 60% during construction, in instalments | AED 1,560,000 |
| 20% at handover | AED 520,000 |
This is one illustration, not the confirmed plan for every unit or cluster.
What do homes cost, and can I still buy from the developer?
Nakheel’s own developer inventory is reported sold out on Property Finder. Listed prices at launch, by unit type, were:
| Home type | Listed from |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom apartment | AED 2.6M |
| 2 bedroom apartment | AED 4.7M |
| 3 bedroom apartment | AED 6.7M |
| 4 bedroom apartment | AED 17M |
| 4 bedroom villa | AED 22M |
With the developer’s own units sold out, 1,033 resale properties were listed in the project as of Property Finder’s most recent check. Buyers now are buying resale, not from Nakheel directly.
Who is the developer?
Nakheel is a Dubai government owned master developer, known for Palm Jumeirah and Palm Jebel Ali. This project is one of several Nakheel is building on its own Dubai Islands master plan, alongside Bay Villas and Bay Grove Residences, each on its own separate schedule.
What to check before booking
- Which cluster your unit is in, Bay Residences and Villas or Hotel Residences and Beach Residences, since they are at different stages of construction.
- The completion date in your SPA, rather than the single Q4 2026 date given for the whole project.
- The DLD project status for your building, through the Dubai Land Department’s project status enquiry service.
- Whether you are buying a resale unit, since Nakheel’s own inventory is reported sold out.
Questions buyers also ask
When will Rixos Dubai Islands Residences be handed over?
Property Finder lists December 2026, or Q4 2026 (accessed 28 Sep 2026). Nakheel's own construction progress page for the project does not state a handover date, only build percentages.
Is all of the project at the same stage of construction?
No. Nakheel's tracker, checked 11 June 2026, splits it into two clusters. Bay Residences and Villas were 55.85% complete. Hotel Residences and Beach Residences were 33.36% complete, at the same date.
What is the payment plan for Rixos Dubai Islands Residences?
Property Finder lists 20% at launch, 60% during construction and 20% at handover.
Can I still buy directly from Nakheel?
No, according to Property Finder, the developer's own inventory is sold out. It listed 1,033 resale properties in the project as of its most recent check.
What home types does the project include?
Nakheel's construction progress page describes 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with terraces, 4 bedroom duplexes with private pools, beach houses with gardens, and 10 villas with private pools and marine views.