Bay Estate by Nakheel — Private Island Community on Elite Island, Dubai Islands
Bay Estate is a new private island community by Nakheel on Elite Island, one of the five islands of Dubai Islands, Dubai. The masterplan holds 357 townhouses and villas in three collections, Verda, Cala and Agora, from 3-bedroom townhouses to 4-bedroom garden villas. A limited release of waterfront and beachfront plots lets owners build a bespoke villa of their own.
Unit Types
3 & 4-bedroom townhouses, 4-bedroom villas and villa plots
Area From
3100 ft2
Handover
Q1 2031
Payment Plan
60/40
Developer
Nakheel
Bay Estate Location — Elite Island, Dubai Islands
Dubai Islands lies off the Deira coast, a short crossing from the mainland and the city's main business and leisure districts. Bay Estate occupies Elite Island, the gated estate enclave of this five-island waterfront destination, where homes face the Arabian Gulf, lagoons and parkland. Beaches, marinas and promenades keep the address close to the city, while the island setting keeps everyday life private.
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Amenities at Bay Estate
Marina with yacht berths
Open-air yoga deck
Kids' play areas
Property Types at Bay Estate
The Garden Villas sit at the top of the range: four-bedroom homes entered through a double-height hall, with a sculptural staircase, an internal lift, expansive living and dining areas opening onto private gardens, and a family room and pantry upstairs. The Plus Attached Villas add a full second floor with a multi-purpose room for entertaining, while waterfront and beach plots invite owners to commission a villa of their own.
The Attached Villas offer four bedrooms, an extended rear garden and an integrated lift, balancing family space with privacy. Three- and four-bedroom townhouses, arranged in staggered clusters for better views, open onto private outdoor space and lawns, with the bedrooms upstairs. They suit growing families, first-time villa buyers and owners planning to let, in a walkable island community.
Bay Estate Payment Plan and Completion Date
Townhouses and villas follow a 60/40 plan: 20% on booking, 40% in six instalments from March 2027 to April 2029, and 40% on handover, with no post-handover payments. Villa plots follow a separate plan, with 20% on booking and the balance in six instalments through September 2029.
Payment Plan 1: Townhouses and Villas
Payment Plan 2: Villa Plots
Investment Appeal of Bay Estate, Elite Island
Bay Estate opens a new waterfront destination to buyers at its launch stage, with family homes in a segment where supply is scarce. For investors, it combines early pricing, an established master developer and an island setting that end users and tenants both look for.
Early Entry on Dubai Islands
Dubai Islands is one of the city’s newest waterfront destinations, and the launch of Bay Estate gives buyers access before the community takes shape. The payment plan spreads 60% of the price across booking and construction, with 40% due at handover, so capital stays working while the island is built. Early buyers also choose their preferred collection, plot and position first, well before the neighbourhood reaches the resale market.
Scarce Waterfront Supply and Island Growth
Waterfront homes make up only 2% to 3% of Dubai’s existing and planned villa and townhouse supply, which gives every waterfront address lasting scarcity value. Comparable island communities such as Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Bay and La Mer have delivered price growth of more than 30% a year over five years, against 13% across the wider market. Dubai villas and townhouses also return average gross rental yields of around 4,5% to 5% a year.
UAE Golden Visa Eligibility
Every home at Bay Estate starts above the AED 2,000,000 threshold for the UAE Golden Visa. Eligible owners receive 10-year renewable residency with no sponsor required, family members included and no minimum stay. Residency is linked to the property, so owners keep full freedom to live, work and travel as they choose. For overseas buyers, a family villa on Dubai Islands can anchor both a home in the UAE and a long-term residency.
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Infrastructure Advantages of Dubai Islands
Direct Bridge Links to the City and Airport
A dedicated bridge from Al Khaleej Street and the Al Mamzar waterfront connects Bay Estate to the mainland, and the new Al Shindagha Corridor extends the route towards Downtown Dubai. Business and leisure districts stay within a short drive. The airport is 18 minutes away, J1 Beach 20 and Downtown Dubai 28, which suits families who commute, travel often, attend schools across the city or host guests from abroad, while the estate itself stays calm and quiet behind its gated entrance.
Beaches, Resorts and Marinas Across Five Islands
Dubai Islands is lined with beaches, including a Blue Flag certified stretch, and beach resorts such as RIU Dubai and Centara Mirage Beach Resort already welcome guests. Marinas, retail, dining and golf are being delivered across the wider masterplan, so the destination keeps adding reasons to stay close to home. Inside Bay Estate, the beach club, lagoons, marina and promenade form the island's own leisure circuit, planned within a five-minute walk of every home.
Everyday Services Inside the Estate
Daily needs are met inside Bay Estate itself: a central plaza with retail, cafés and restaurants, a nursery for young children, a clinic and a community mosque, all within a five-minute walk of each home. Gyms, sports courts, play areas and parks support family life, and the low-density plan keeps streets calm. Errands, play dates and weekend lunches all stay on the island, a mix of services and space that supports long-term family tenancies and steady resale demand.
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Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Dubai, Mira International is a luxury real-estate brokerage and investment advisory serving private and institutional clients, and maintaining long-standing partnerships with the UAE’s leading developers. The firm guides investors toward high-yield opportunities — from capital appreciation to long-term rental income — through services spanning acquisition, divestment, portfolio management, and rental operations.
USD 3 Bn
Property Sales
2,500+
Loyal Global Clients
250+
Brokers
60+
Industry Awards
50+
Trusted Developer Partnerships
2 Offices
Dubai · Abu Dhabi
Property selection
Paperwork support
Mortgage & bank accounts
Turnkey transactions
Renovation & furnishing
Rental & resale management
Business setup & relocation
Visa assistance
Trusted by Leading Developers in the UAE and Beyond
2020
Regalia Perfomance Award
2021
Annual broker award — 5th Place
2021
Q2 Broker Awards — 2nd Place
2021
The Black Onyx Award — Top performer
2021
Agents Awards
2022
Nakheel Diamond Club
2022
Broker Award — Top Sales Agency 6th place
2022
Top Sales Performance
2022
Top 1 broker in Q1 — 1st Place
2022
Channel Partner Award
2023
Top Performing Agency — 1st place
2023
Star Broker Award
2023
Top Achievement Award — Q1
2023
Broker Awards — Top 20
2024
Key Contributor
2024
The Black Onyx Award — Top performer
2024
Certificate for Dedication and Great Service
2024
Annual Brokers Award
2024
Key Contributor
2025
Most Trusted Brokerage
2025
Top Performing Agency — Q1
2025
Top Performing Agency — Q3
2026
Real Estate Company of the Year
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