Illustrative photoIsland 01
Freehold land- Land
- 409,500 sq ft
- Price
- AED 60M
- With DLD fee and commission
- ≈ AED 63.6M
For sale · The World Islands, Dubai, UAE See map
Private island for sale in Dubai
A private home with its own beach, jetty and helipad, on freehold land you own outright.
Illustrative imageConcept: private villa, pool and jetty
400,000 sq ft of freehold landAbout 4 km off the Dubai coastMaster developer: NakheelFrom AED 60MOwn it from anywhere in the worldViewings by video call400,000 sq ft of freehold landAbout 4 km off the Dubai coastMaster developer: NakheelFrom AED 60MOwn it from anywhere in the worldViewings by video call
Islands for sale now
Six islands on The World, ready to buy
Live listings from Mastermind, each with its own Dubai Land Department advertising permit. Prices are for the land; buildings are not included.
Illustrative photo
Illustrative photoIsland 02
Freehold land- Land
- 402,056 sq ft
- Price
- AED 60M
- With DLD fee and commission
- ≈ AED 63.6M
Illustrative photoIsland 03
Freehold land- Land
- 273,417 sq ft
- Price
- AED 72M
- With DLD fee and commission
- ≈ AED 76.3M
Illustrative photoIsland 04
Hotel, resort or villas permitted- Land
- 423,454 sq ft
- Price
- AED 75M
- With DLD fee and commission
- ≈ AED 79.5M
Illustrative photoIsland 05
Freehold land- Land
- 471,659 sq ft
- Price
- AED 110M
- With DLD fee and commission
- ≈ AED 116.6M
Illustrative photoIsland 06
Hotel, resort or villas permitted- Land
- ≈ 550,000 sq ft
- GFA
- ≈ 400,000 sq ft
- Price
- Price on request
Photos are illustrative views of The World Islands, not of each specific island. Plot sizes and prices from Mastermind's live listings, 22 October 2026.
Why now
The World Islands are being built again
After years of slow progress, developers and hotel brands are buying and building on the islands around this plot.
Samana Developers plans 849 homes across island plots it bought at The World, with yacht shuttles to the mainland.
Source: Gulf BusinessAVENEW and Marriott announced branded villas and residences in the islands' Hawaii cluster, with sales from 2027.
Source: Travels DubaiA villa of about 58,000 sq ft on Amali Island sold for AED 220M, recorded by Dubai Land Department.
Source: Gulf NewsAverage sale prices on The World rose from about AED 3,130 to AED 4,480 per sq ft of property.
Source: Driven PropertiesWhere it sits
Step back and see it
- 01Your villaConcept: a private home with pool and jetty.
- 02Your island400,000 sq ft, sold as land. Illustrative image.
- 03One of about 300The World Islands, about 4 km off the Jumeirah coast.
Location
Where the island is
In The World archipelago, about 4 km off the Jumeirah coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The map zooms from your city to the island.
United Arab EmiratesSaudi ArabiaOmanIranQatarArabian GulfAbu DhabiDohaMuscatArabian GulfPalm JumeirahDowntown Dubai · Burj KhalifaDubai International Airport (DXB)Dubai Marina
The island is hereThe World Islands · ≈ 4 km off the coast
Natural Earth · © OpenStreetMap contributors · The World Islands drawn schematically
≈ 4 km by boat
Jumeirah coast
≈ 11 km
Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa
≈ 20 km
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Straight-line distances from the centre of The World. The exact island is shared in your consultation.
Buying from abroad
Buy it from anywhere in the world
See the plot by video, review the documents online and complete through a power of attorney. Prices on this page can be shown in your currency, and the page reads in English, Arabic, Chinese and Russian.
Freehold for foreign buyers
The World Islands is a designated freehold area, where foreign nationals can own property outright under Dubai Regulation No. 3 of 2006. This plot's title is confirmed in the plot documents.
Dubai Legislation PortalA route to residency
Owning property worth AED 2 million or more in Dubai can qualify for a UAE Golden Visa. Whether this land plot qualifies is confirmed with Dubai Land Department before you commit.
Dubai Land DepartmentComplete without flying in
A power of attorney signed abroad must be under two years old, notarised, legalised by a UAE embassy, attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and translated into Arabic. Your advisor guides each step for your country.
DLD Circular 29/R/2025, via MondaqEvery cost up front
The price plus a 4% DLD transfer fee and 2% commission, with registration and trustee fees of about AED 8,200. The cost table below shows the total in your currency.
Transfer fees, fäm PropertiesYour plan
One island, four ways to use it
01 · Live on it
A home with its own coastline
Most of Dubai's best homes share a beach. Here the whole shoreline is yours, with the city in view across 4 km of water.
- PrivacyNo neighbours on the plot. Arrival is by your own boat or helicopter.
- Space400,000 sq ft, about 9.2 acres, for the house, gardens, pool and jetty.
- Your designSold as land, so you build to your own architect's plans.
- Reference saleA villa on Amali Island, also at The World, sold for AED 220M in March 2026.
02 · Build and sell
Land at about AED 150 per sq ft
The plot costs about AED 150 per sq ft of land. Homes on The World sold for an average of about AED 4,480 per sq ft of property in 2025.
- Land400,000 sq ft, freehold, sold without buildings.
- Suited toA villa community or resort, according to the listing.
- PrecedentSamana's Dhs4bn+ project and the Ritz-Carlton Residences are both being developed at The World.
- To confirmPermitted floor area, servicing and Nakheel approvals. Shared under NDA.
Land cost per buildable sq ft
- Buildable area
- 200,000 sq ft
- Land cost per buildable sq ft
- AED 318
- Land as a share of the sale price
Land cost includes the 4% DLD fee and 2% commission (AED 63.6M in total). Construction, infrastructure, marine access and Nakheel fees are not included. An illustration, not financial advice.
03 · Open a resort
Room for a resort, 4 km off Dubai
A whole island gives a resort its own beach on every side. Hotel groups are already opening on neighbouring islands at The World.
- Heart of EuropeKleindienst Group: hotels open, more under construction
- Marbella Resort150 keys, phase one sold out
- InterContinental PortofinoIHG resort at Heart of Europe
- Anantara World IslandsFive-star resort
Source: Arabian Business
Discuss a resort brief04 · Hold it
A fixed number of islands, and fewer left empty
The World was reclaimed between 2003 and 2008 as about 300 islands. No more are being made, and developers are now buying plots.
- TitleFreehold land, registered with Dubai Land Department.
- ScarcityAbout 300 islands in total, across 6 × 9 km.
- Activity101 sales on The World in 2025, up from 41 in 2021.
- ExitSell as land to a developer, or build first.
Average sale price on The World
AED per sq ft of property sold
Source: Driven Properties, 2025 report and Jan–May 2026. Past prices are not a guide to future returns.
As sold · IllustrativeThe plot
What you are buying
| Land area | 400,000 sq ft (≈ 37,160 m²) |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Freehold |
| Sold as | Land, without buildings |
| Suited to | Resort or villas |
| Location | The World Islands, ≈ 4 km off Jumeirah |
| Master developer | Nakheel |
| Price | From AED 60,000,000 |
Costs at the starting price
AED 63.6M in total
| Plot price | AED 60,000,000 |
|---|---|
| DLD transfer fee · 4% | AED 2,400,000 |
| Agency commission · 2% | AED 1,200,000 |
| Total | AED 63,600,000 |
How to buy
From first call to title deed
- Private consultation
A call or meeting with a Mastermind land advisor about your plans.
- Plot documents
Location, plot plan and permitted use, shared after an NDA and proof of funds.
- Site visit
See the island by boat, with the advisor.
- Offer and agreement
Agree the price and sign the sale agreement (Form F).
- Transfer at DLD
Pay the price and 4% DLD fee, and receive the title deed.
Questions
Before you enquire
Can foreign buyers own the island?
The World Islands is a freehold area where foreign nationals can own property. Freehold status for this specific plot is confirmed in the plot documents before you commit.
What can I build on it?
The listing describes the plot as suited to a resort or villas. The permitted use and maximum floor area come from Nakheel's plot documents, which we share in the consultation.
How do I get there?
By boat or helicopter. The World Islands lie about 4 km off the Jumeirah coast.
Are power and water available?
Servicing differs from island to island. We confirm this plot's current status, and what the buyer would need to provide, before a site visit.
Are the images real?
The concept images are AI-generated illustrations of what could be built. The plot is sold as land, without buildings.
Can I buy from outside the UAE?
Yes. You can see the plot by video, review the documents online and complete through a power of attorney that is notarised, legalised and attested for use in Dubai. Your advisor explains the steps for your country.
Does buying give UAE residency?
Property worth AED 2 million or more in Dubai can qualify for a UAE Golden Visa. Whether a land plot like this one qualifies is confirmed with Dubai Land Department before you commit.
Can I see prices in my currency?
Yes. Use the currency and units switch at the top of the page. Conversions are approximate, at exchange rates of 16 October 2026. The sale price is set in UAE dirhams: AED 60,000,000.
Can I read this page in my language?
Yes. The page reads in English, Arabic, Chinese and Russian. Use the language switch at the top of the page.
Who can enquire?
Direct buyers only. If you represent a buyer, tell us in the form.
Private consultation
Talk to a land advisor, from anywhere
Message us on WhatsApp, call, or send the form. A Mastermind land advisor replies in your time zone. Mastermind specialises in land and plot sales in Dubai.
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