Dubai Islands, formerly known as Deira Islands, is Nakheel's long-awaited development in line with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. The complex will consist of 5 islands, namely: Central Island, Shore Island, Golf Island, Marina Island and Elite Island, which will occupy an area of more than 16.9 sq.km.
Central Island, the first island, will become the center of entertainment with a theme park and water park, a beach club, a water sports center and a surf park. In addition, up to 20,000 new hotel rooms are expected to be built here by the end of 2025. The island is planned to host 30,000 mid- to high-density apartments surrounded by open spaces, clubhouses and retail space.