Nakheel · Dubai Islands
Bay Estate
Bay Estate is Nakheel's community on Dubai Islands, off the coast of Deira, built around two swimmable lagoons and a private beach. It holds 357 villas and townhouses alongside 60 plots, 46 of them on the waterfront and 14 on the beach. More than 30% of the land is open space and the community is planned for around 18,000 people, with every home within a five minute walk of the amenities. Nakheel is the sole developer. Construction is estimated to complete in January 2031.
- Developer
- Nakheel, sole developer
- Location
- Dubai Islands, off Deira
- Homes
- 357 villas and townhouses, 60 plots
- Completion
- estimated January 2031
Three neighbourhoods
Bay Estate is laid out as Cala, Verda and Agora.
Cala
The most private of the three, set around the lagoons and the parks beside them.
Verda
The main villa neighbourhood, between the beach and the lagoon, holding the family amenities and most of the open space.
Agora
The social side, with the everyday shops, the waterfront dining and the retail along the marina.
The homes
Prices below are Nakheel's averages for each type. They are not starting prices.
| Type | Average price | Average plot | Average NSA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 bedroom townhouse | 5.9M dirhams | 2,400 sqft | 3,100 sqft |
| 4 bedroom townhouse | 6.9M dirhams | 3,900 sqft | 3,500 sqft |
| 4 bedroom attached villa, G+1 | 7.2M dirhams | 4,100 sqft | 3,700 sqft |
| 4 bedroom attached villa plus, G+2 | 8.9M dirhams | 4,100 sqft | 5,300 sqft |
| 4 bedroom garden villa | 10M dirhams | 6,500 sqft | 5,200 sqft |
Townhouses come in a four home block at three bedrooms and a six home block at four bedrooms. The attached villa carries an internal elevator and an extended rear garden, the attached villa plus adds a second floor multipurpose room, and the garden villa opens on a double height entrance and has its own elevator.
Villa plots
Sixty plots, 46 on the waterfront and 14 on the beach, for buyers who want to build their own villa. Prices run from 16.5M dirhams to 20.5M dirhams, on an average plot of 8,000 sqft with an average built area of 7,800 sqft. Beach plots run 7,647 to 9,568 sqft and waterfront plots 7,802 to 11,059 sqft. Nakheel allows ground plus two floors with one basement, a maximum height of 12.5 metres, a floor area ratio of 0.97 and three car spaces.
Payment plan
Villas and townhouses
- 20% on booking, October 2026
- 5% March 2027
- 5% August 2027
- 10% January 2028
- 10% June 2028
- 5% November 2028
- 5% April 2029
- 40% on handover, January 2031
Villa plots
- 20% on booking, October 2026
- 15% March 2027
- 13% September 2027
- 13% March 2028
- 13% September 2028
- 13% March 2029
- 13% September 2029
Getting there
Driving times published by Nakheel.
- DXB Airport 18 minutes
- J1 Beach 20 minutes
- Burj Al Arab 28 minutes
- Downtown and Burj Khalifa 28 minutes
- DIFC 28 minutes
- Palm Jumeirah 32 minutes
The island is reached by its own bridge from Al Khaleej Street and the Al Mamzar waterfront.
In the community
- Beach club with beach access
- Two swimmable lagoons
- Two pool clubhouses
- Neighbourhood pools
- Gym and cafe
- Multi sport courts
- Open air yoga area
- Kids' play areas
- Promenade and marina with yacht berths
- Central plaza, mosque, nursery, clinic, retail and dining
- Lawns, gardens and shaded walking routes
Ask us about Bay Estate
Our brokers hold the full floor plans, the unit mix and the current availability. Tell us which neighbourhood interests you and we will send what we have.
WhatsApp usFigures, areas and plans are taken from Nakheel's project briefing and are indicative. The developer may change them without notice. Confirm current pricing and availability with us. The images are the developer's own renders and show homes that are not built.