Off-plan property in Dubai Islands handing over in 2028

Projects6Year2028Starting fromAED 1.1M–AED 2.6MMed. yield7.0%Med. apprec.10%Quarters3 of 4

6 off-plan projects in Dubai Islands, Dubai are scheduled for handover in 2028. Quarters covered: Q1 2028, Q3 2028, Q4 2028. Starting prices range from AED 1.1M to AED 2.6M.

Median estimated rental yield is 7.0% and median appreciation to handover is around 10%. 4 developers are delivering in 2028, led by Ellington, Samana Developers, Azizi Developments. Configurations offered: studios, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom. Median price-per-sqft is AED 422. Compare yields, payment plans and amenities side by side, or shortlist the projects you want to follow up on. Entry pricing for 2028 handovers here is 47% below the Dubai-wide median entry price of AED 2.0M (tracked across 6 Dubai areas with active 2028 slices).

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6 off-plan projects
Dubai Islands
Azizi Developments
Azizi Wasl
Dubai Islands · Dubai
7% yield+7% apprec.Q1 2028
AED 1.06M+
Dubai Islands
Nakheel
Bay Grove Residences Phase 4 By Nakheel
Dubai Islands · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q3 2028
AED 2.00M+ Hot
Dubai Islands
Ellington
Ellington Sands
Dubai Islands · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 1.70M+ Hot
Dubai Islands
Samana Developers
Ocean Bay by Samana
Dubai Islands · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 2.27M+ Hot
Dubai Islands
Samana Developers
Samana Ocean Crest
Dubai Islands · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 2.18M+ Hot
Dubai Islands
Ellington
Sands Phase 2 By Ellington
Dubai Islands · Dubai
7% yield+11% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 2.60M+ Hot

Compare 2028 handovers in nearby areas of Dubai

Same delivery year, different submarket. These Dubai areas have at least 5 active off-plan projects each handing over in 2028 — useful for sanity-checking pricing and developer mix before you commit to Dubai Islands.

Bedroom mix handing over in 2028 in Dubai Islands

Layout breakdown across the 6 active off-plan projects handing over in 2028 in Dubai Islands. Tap through to the dedicated bedroom slice when Dubai Islands has 5 or more projects with that layout — those pages carry per-configuration payment plan and yield detail.

Top developers handing over in 2028 in Dubai Islands

Developers with the most active 2028 handovers in Dubai Islands. Allowlisted names link to their full off-plan portfolio on OffplanCompare — useful for cross-referencing track record and current inventory before committing to a 2028 delivery.

Rental math for 2028 handovers in Dubai Islands in 2026

On an entry unit at AED 1.1M and the current Dubai Islands slice median gross yield of 7.0%, gross rental income works out to roughly AED 6,183 per month once the project hands over in 2028. Net returns typically run 15–25% lower after service charges, agency fees and any mortgage — see the 2026 best-yield areas guide for how Dubai Islands compares against other Dubai submarkets on realised rental returns.

Frequently asked questions

How many off-plan projects hand over in 2028 in Dubai Islands?
6 active off-plan projects in Dubai Islands are scheduled for handover during 2028.
Which quarters of 2028 are most active?
Most handovers cluster in: Q1 2028, Q3 2028, Q4 2028.
What's the entry price for a 2028 handover in Dubai Islands?
Projects in this year start from around AED 1.1M.
What rental yields do these projects estimate?
The median estimated yield across this handover-year slice is 7.0%.
What appreciation between now and handover is forecast?
Median expected appreciation between current pricing and 2028 handover is around 10%.
What bedroom sizes are handing over in 2028 in Dubai Islands?
Dubai Islands projects handing over in 2028 include 1 studio, 6 1-bedroom apartments, 6 2-bedroom apartments, 6 3-bedroom apartments. Larger configurations only appear in later handover years or in higher-tier communities.
Which developers are handing over projects in 2028 in Dubai Islands?
The most-active developers with 2028 handovers in Dubai Islands are Ellington (2), Samana Developers (2), Azizi Developments (1). Every allowlisted developer name links to their full off-plan portfolio on OffplanCompare.