Nakheel, the developer behind The Palm Jumeirah, unveiled a master plan for Dubai Islands as the emirate’s property market continues to recover amid a strong economic rebound from the coronavirus-induced slowdown.
The project, formerly known as Deira Islands, is aligned with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, the company said on Monday.
Nakheel chief executive Naaman Atallah said the project was an integral part of the “future vision for the emirate”.
“Dubai Islands will add to the Nakheel portfolio of residential, retail, hospitality and leisure developments, offering another destination within a destination,” he said.
The development has urban infrastructure and amenities, he said.
Dubai's property market has continued to rebound over the past year on the back of the UAE's broader economic recovery.
The emirate's property sales in July hit their highest level in the past 12 years, according to Property Finder data.
The market recorded 7,092 sales transactions at an overall value of Dh21 billion ($5.7bn) in July, an 88.4 per cent year-on-year surge.
The prime market has been particularly strong, with demand intensifying, according to a report by property consultancy Knight Frank.
Demand for waterfront properties is growing, with a sharp rise in the number of buyers recorded this year.
On The Palm, villa prices have increased by 51 per cent over the past 12 months and by 68 per cent since the start of the pandemic, Knight Frank data shows.
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The strong demand for the city’s most desirable districts, combined with restricted supply, has helped to drive record price growth.
During the first six months of 2022, Knight Frank recorded 82 ultra-prime deals — homes priced at more than $10m. This compares with 93 ultra-prime deals in 2021.
The emirate this year also set a record for the most expensive home in the city at Dh280 million. The record is expected to be broken again before the end of 2022, brokers told The National.
Steps to improve the ease of doing business in Dubai — allowing it to attract foreign investors and wealthy people — and the success of the emirate's golden visa programme also bode well for big developments such as Dubai Islands.
Dubai's economy, which made a strong rebound from the coronavirus-induced slowdown last year, has carried the growth momentum into this year, supported by the resurgent real estate and tourism sectors.
The emirate’s economy grew by 6.2 per cent in 2021, according to preliminary data from the Dubai Statistics Centre.
In the first three months of this year, Dubai’s gross domestic product expanded 5.9 per cent, according to government data.
A sharp rise in the number of tourists has also supported the non-oil economic growth of the emirate.
Dubai hosted 7.12 million international visitors in the first half of 2022, about three times the 2.52 million tourists recorded in the same period last year, the emirate’s Department of Economy and Tourism said earlier this month.
Nakheel announced the redevelopment of Jebel Ali Village earlier this year and unveiled plans to build villas and town houses in the famous community.
It is not only developer encouraged by the strong economic rebound to revive expansion plans, acquire portfolios and launch projects.
Earlier this month, Damac Properties announced a range of penthouses and luxury units at three of its most upscale developments in Dubai.
Emaar, Dubai’s biggest developer by market capitalisation, said on August 11 that it was fully acquiring Dubai Creek Harbour from Dubai Holding in a Dh7.5bn cash-and-share deal that would make Dubai Holding the second largest shareholder in Emaar.
Nakheel, which has an extensive residential and commercial properties portfolio, said the Dubai Island project was designed to enhance the well-being and lifestyle of residents and visitors.
The development, comprising five islands spread over an area of 17 square kilometres, reinforces the emirate’s position as a “global destination of choice for residents, visitors and investors”.
Each island will have its own unique offerings, with cultural centres, recreational beaches and beach clubs.
The islands will be home to more than 80 resorts and hotels, including luxury and wellness resorts, and will support Dubai’s ambition to boost its tourism and hospitality sector by increasing the number of hotel rooms.
The project has more than 20km of beaches, about two square km of parks, as well as open spaces and premium golf courses overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
Located along Dubai’s northern coastline, Dubai Islands are a short distance from the Dubai International Airport, Dubai Creek, Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai.
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Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026
1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years
If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.
2. E-invoicing in the UAE
Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption.
3. More tax audits
Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks.
4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime
Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.
5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit
There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.
6. Further transfer pricing enforcement
Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes.
7. Limited time periods for audits
Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion.
8. Pillar 2 implementation
Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.
9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services
Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations.
10. Substance and CbC reporting focus
Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity.
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Quick pearls of wisdom
Focus on gratitude: And do so deeply, he says. “Think of one to three things a day that you’re grateful for. It needs to be specific, too, don’t just say ‘air.’ Really think about it. If you’re grateful for, say, what your parents have done for you, that will motivate you to do more for the world.”
Know how to fight: Shetty married his wife, Radhi, three years ago (he met her in a meditation class before he went off and became a monk). He says they’ve had to learn to respect each other’s “fighting styles” – he’s a talk it-out-immediately person, while she needs space to think. “When you’re having an argument, remember, it’s not you against each other. It’s both of you against the problem. When you win, they lose. If you’re on a team you have to win together.”
Her most famous song
Aghadan Alqak (Would I Ever Find You Again)?
Would I ever find you again
You, the heaven of my love, my yearning and madness;
You, the kiss to my soul, my cheer and
sadness?
Would your lights ever break the night of my eyes again?
Would I ever find you again?
This world is volume and you're the notion,
This world is night and you're the lifetime,
This world is eyes and you're the vision,
This world is sky and you're the moon time,
Have mercy on the heart that belongs to you.
Lyrics: Al Hadi Adam; Composer: Mohammed Abdel Wahab
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Saturday (UAE kick-off times)
Watford v Leicester City (3.30pm)
Brighton v Arsenal (6pm)
West Ham v Wolves (8.30pm)
Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (10.45pm)
Sunday
Newcastle United v Sheffield United (5pm)
Aston Villa v Chelsea (7.15pm)
Everton v Liverpool (10pm)
Monday
Manchester City v Burnley (11pm)
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Abu Dhabi
Umm Al Emarat Park
Yas Gateway Park
Delma Park
Al Bateen beach
Saadiyaat beach
The Corniche
Zayed Sports City
Dubai
Kite Beach
Zabeel Park
Al Nahda Pond Park
Mushrif Park
Safa Park
Al Mamzar Beach Park
Al Qudrah Lakes
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