Dubai Islands and Dubai Land are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Dubai Islands has 18 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Dubai Land has 49. Median estimated rental yields are similar at 7.0% and 7.0% respectively.
Entry prices: Dubai Islands from AED 1.1M, Dubai Land from AED 595K. Median price-per-sqft: Dubai Islands AED 585, Dubai Land AED 602. Top developers in Dubai Islands: Ellington, Samana Developers, Nakheel. In Dubai Land: Damac Properties, Samana Developers, Sobha Realty. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.
| Metric | Dubai Islands | Dubai Land |
|---|---|---|
| Active off-plan projects | 18 | 49 |
| Median est. yield | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Top est. yield | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Price range | AED 1.1M – AED 22M | AED 595K – AED 24M |
| Median price/sqft | AED 585 | AED 602 |
| Median appreciation to handover | 10% | 11% |
| Handover spread | Q4 2026 – Q4 2031 | Q3 2027 – Q4 2031 |
| Top developers | Ellington, Samana Developers, Nakheel | Damac Properties, Samana Developers, Sobha Realty |
| Distinct developers | 5 | 5 |
| Top amenities | Children's Play Area, CCTV Security, Gymnasium | Children's Play Area, Gymnasium, Landscaped Gardens |
| Configurations offered | studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed | studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed |