16 Coastal Projects Shaping the Future of the UAE
Rachel A. Z.
Building Smart & Sustainable Coastal Cities ?? | Founder @TheOceanEdition ?? | Global Partnerships (B2B/B2G) ?? |
With the UAE's economy diversifying beyond oil and gas, there is a growing emphasis on sectors like tourism, real estate, and marine industries, all of which are driving demand for innovative coastal developments. From world-class marinas to waterfront communities and large-scale nature rehabilitation projects, the UAE's coastlines represent a unique chance for investors, developers, innovators and stakeholders to be part of a rapidly evolving market that is setting new benchmarks in design, innovation, and economic growth.
Projects Overview:
Abu Dhabi, UAE ????
Umm Al Quwain, UAE ????
Dubai, UAE ????
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE ????
Sharjah, UAE ????
Ajman, UAE ????
Fujairah, UAE ????
Nouran Living-Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Nouran living, is a new urban oasis targeted at people seeking an island lifestyle that focuses on leisure, culture and community. The development is strategically located, with quick access to educational institutions such as NYU Abu Dhabi, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, the American Community School Abu Dhabi, and Berklee Abu Dhabi. While suited for young professionals and families, a captive student population also presents a potential rental opportunity for investors.
?? Estimated Completion: Q4 2027
???? Developer: ALDAR
?? Accomodations: Studio-3 bdrm apartments
?? Keys: 372 units (Studios, one-, two- and three-bdrm apartments)
?? Price: Starting at AED 750,000 (USD 200k)
?? Amenities: Courtyard, cycle vault, multipurpose room, indoor/outdoor childrens play area, adults swimming pool, kids swimming pool, padel point, indoor and outdoor gym, cinelounge, reading nook, collab loft, sports hall
Saadiyat Lagoons-Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Located on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, owners can immerse in the beauty of the island lifestyle, where the sustainably designed mangrove villas are surrounded by 900,000m2 of protected wilderness. Spend the morning exploring the mangroves and viewing wildlife. For a picnic on the green, pack a lunch at the farmer's market. Before relaxing with a movie beneath the stars, spend the day having fun at the playground or skate park.
The construction of the community has already commenced and the anticipated date of handover is expected to be in Q2 2026.
?? Estimated Completion: Q2 2026
???? Developer: ALDAR
?? Accomodations: Villas (4-6 bdrm)
?? Keys: 207 mangrove villas
?? Price: Starting at AED 8M (USD 2M)
?? Wildlife: Surrounded by 900,000m2 of protected mangroves
?? Amenities: Adventure park, skate park, farmer’s market, eco corniche, outdoor cinema, retail + f&b hubs, picnic & bbq area, art installations, cultural spine, purpose event hall, sport courts, school & early learning centre, health clinic, grocery stores, mosques, community majlis’
Nobu Residences-Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Aldar Properties and Nobu Hospitality are set to unveil a luxurious venture in Abu Dhabi's Mamsha Al Saadiyat. This five-star hotel residence, opening in 2026, will feature 88 units in 2 buildings and four dining venues, including Abu Dhabi's first Nobu restaurant. The project extends to include the Middle East's first Nobu residences, offering elevated living with gardens, a gym, movie room, and exclusive lounge access.
?? Estimated Completion: 2027
???? Developer: ALDAR
?? Accomodations: 1-3 bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom lofts, sky villas and penthouses
?? Keys: 88 units (split across 2 buildings)
?? Price: Starting at AED 8M (USD 2M)
?? Amenities: 4 dining venues, Nobu restaurant, rooftop bar, cinema, BBQ, spa, zen garden, fitness area
Gardenia Bay-Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Gardenia Bay is the new and prestigious residential community located on Yas Island by the leading development company of the capital called Aldar Properties. The project offers a balanced living environment, where water and nature elements are interwoven throughout the neighbourhood. The first 210 units will be delivered in residential buildings named Rosa, Orchid, Ivy and Iris. The construction of the community began in Q1 2024, and the anticipated date of handover is expected to be in Q3 2027.
?? Estimated Completion: Q3 2027
???? Developer: ALDAR
?? Accomodations: Studio-3 bdrm apartments
?? Keys: First batch 210 units (Studios, one-, two- and three-bdrm apartments)
?? Price: Starting at AED 1.4M (USD 390k)
?? Amenities: Beach & beach club, swimming pools, direct access to gate park, co-working spaces, meeting rooms, yoga pods, cafes & restaurants, shared dining & entertaining spaces, dog park, fitness trail, mosque, private cinema, facilities management onsite office, bbqs and fire pits, community gardens, gym, nature play, retail
Bada Al Jubail-Jubail Island, Abu Dhabi
The complex is situated on the picturesque Jubail Island, a half-hour drive from Abu Dhabi. The main attraction of the locale is the Jubail Mangrove Park, a protected state reserve. The island will feature a variety of accommodations ranging from studio apartments to 8 bedroom villas and a private 30-berth marina. The project is owned by Jubail Island Investment Company and managed by LEAD real estate developer, handover is expected to begin by the end of 2027.
?? Estimated Completion: Q4 2027
???? Owner: Jubail Island Investment Company
???? Developer: LEAD – Real Estate Developer
?? Accomodations:
?? Public amenities: Private school, cycle tracks, jogging paths, wellness centre, spa, fitness studio, kids club, beach clubs, retail destinations, restaurants, and 1.4 million square meters of parks and open spaces.
?? Bada Marina: 30 berths, water taxi berth, yacht club, lounge, golf car access to berths, marina management office, cigar lounge, convenience shop, catering, car parking
Hudayriyat Island-Abu Dhabi
Hudayriyat Island megaproject is poised to become one of the UAE's prime destinations for sports and adventure transforming over 51 million sqm of space into a residential and leisure attraction. Development will be led by Modon Properties adding 53.5 km of coastline to the city's landscape and 16km of beaches.
???? Developer: MODON Developments
?? Architect: Killa Design I Architecture
?? Hotel: Bab Al Nojoum Hudayriyat Luxury glamping resort
?? Parks and Recreation Amenities: Marsana Beach, OCR Park, Trail X, Bike Park and 321 Sports, Velodrome Abu Dhabi, Surf Abu Dhabi, 220-km of cycle tracks, largest urban park in the emirate, four beach football fields, 4 football pitches, 2 beach volleyball courts, 4 volleyball courts, 4 basketball courts and 4 tennis courts.
?? Marsana Marina: 40 berths, up to 45 ft vessels
SINIYA Island-Umm Al Quwain
Sobha Siniya Island presents a harmonious blend of luxury and nature, featuring exquisite villas, waterfront mansions, apartments and resorts. Spread across 90,000,000 sqft of natural islands and 30,000,000 sqft of protected nature reserves boasting a diverse habitat ranging from pristine white sand beaches to lush mangroves with unique wildlife including gazelles, oryx, flamingos and rare turtles.
?? Estimated Completion: December 2028
???? Developer: Sobha Realty
?? Low-Rise Apartments: 1-3 bdrm apartments, 3-bdrm duplex
?? Price: Starting at AED 1.1M (USD 300k)
?? Villa Community: 196 Villas Gated Community (4-6 bdrms)
?? Price: Starting at AED 10.5 M (USD 2.9M)
?? Public amenities: Marina, fresh water lagoons, coves, retail Promenade, golf course, yacht club, beach club, helicopter & air taxi landing pad
?? Location:
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab-Dubai
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab is inspired by the subtle nautical references derived from the grandeur of the world’s ultra-yachts. The form reflects the notion of standing on the top deck of a yacht. Featuring the Marsa Al Arab hotel, residences and villas all with access to a private marina, beachfront and amenities. The Marsa Al Arab resort will be opening end of 2024.
???? Developer: Jumeirah
?? Architect: Killa Design I Architecture
?? Residences: 82 private residences (1-3 bdrm)
?? Hotel: 408 key rooms
?? Amenities: Bridge to Madinat Jumeirah, swimming pool, day care center, fitness center, play area, private beach
?? D-Marin Marsa Al Arab Marina: 128 berths, premium yacht club
?? Location:
Dubai Islands ("Deira Islands")
This mixed-use development will feature a total of 5 separate and very distinct islands consisting of; Central Island, Shore Island, Golf Island, Marina Island, and Elite Island. Combined the five islands stretch across an expanse of 17 sq km and bring with them an addition of over 50km of pristine coastline. Each island will have its own unique feel, design, and offerings including 2 sqkm of parks, open spaces, and premium golf courses overlooking the Arabian Gulf and Downtown Dubai Skyline. The islands will be home to over 30,000 residential homes, 9 marinas and 80 resorts and hotels.
????: Developer: Nakheel Developments
?? Features: 80 hotels, luxury and wellness resorts, boutiques, family and eco-conscious hotels, 30,000+ residential units, villas, 2 golf courses, 20 km of beaches, 2 sq km of parks, night market, 9 marinas, connected to mainland by infinity bridge
?? Superyacht Marina: 248 wet berths (up to 47 meters), 40 dry berths (trailers up to 20 meters), accommodate 13 superyachts
Jumeirah Bay Island-Dubai
This mixed-use development off the coast of Jumeirah offers prime beachfront real estate. It is located between the World Islands and Downtown Dubai spanning 6.3 million sq ft and shaped like a seahorse. Jumeirah Bay Island is known to have the highest density of billionaires per square meter on a single stretch in the UAE, also featuring low rise apartments, villas, a boutique resort, marina and the five-star Bvlgari Resort and Residences.
????: Developer: Meraas
?? Features: Accessible via 300m bridge, freehold properties, apartments, villas, townhouses
?? Bvlgari Marina: 46 berths (up to 40m) and exclusive yacht club
The Heart of Europe-World Islands, Dubai
The Heart of Europe is a luxury island development located within the World Islands off the coast of Dubai, UAE. It is a collection of six islands designed to recreate the ambiance and culture of various European destinations. The project offers high-end hotels, private villas, underwater homes, and other unique hospitality experiences.
???? Developer: Kleindienst Group
?? Residences: 1-7 bdrm, including hotel suites, villas, mansions and floating villas
?? Hotel: 20 hotels and resorts, 4,000+ rooms (to be delivered)
?? Projects:
?? Amenities: access to private beaches, infinity pools, spa and wellness centers, fitness facilities, fine dining restaurants, water sports activities, and exclusive concierge services
Amali Island-The World Islands, Dubai
Amali Island, is a residential community of luxury villas designed in two different architectural styles. The development is one of the islands of The World Islands archipelago. The project offers future residents a luxurious life on the seashore, conveniently close to the mainland. The island also has a private pier, a beach, and a helipad. The project is scheduled for completion in Q1 2027.
?? Estimated Completion: March 2027
?? Architects: Elastic Architects
?? Designers: SQuare M Design
???? Developer: Amali Properties
?? Amenities: clubhouse, floating pool, horizon pool, cigar lounge, restaurant, watersports, floating padel court, floating helipad, private marina
?? Villas: 5-7 bedrooms, up to 33,500 sqft floor plan
Features: luxury boat garage, cinema room, indoor pool and spa, sauna and steam room, 2 lifts, outdoor cinema, jacuzzi, teppanyaki pergola, shisha lounge, tea terrace, treatment cabin, DJ booth, jump off rocks, zen walk
?? Distance: 6 min boat ride to mainland Dubai
Al Marjan Island-Ras Al Khaimah
Al Marjan Island is home to world-class hotels and resorts, ultra-modern leisure facilities and stunning natural attractions across 4 islands including, 23 km of waterfront, 3 hotels, palm-tree lined corniche and 7.8km of beaches.
???? Developer: Marjan
?? Islands: Breeze Island, Treasure Island, Dream Island and View Island
?? Hotels:
?? Casino: Home to the UAE's first casino resort ( Wynn Al Marjan Island )
?? Estimated Casino Completion: Early 2027
?? Location:
Khorfakkan Beach-Sharjah
The Khorfakkan Beach Project is a major redevelopment of the Khorfakkan waterfront, aimed at transforming the area into a vibrant tourism and leisure destination. Located along the eastern coast of Sharjah, strategically located between the Khorfakkan mountains and pristine Gulf of Oman. Led by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), this project features 185 residential units across 6 buildings in the Ajwan development, a 5-star Marriot Autograph Collection hotel and a 3-km beach promenade.
?? Ajwan Residential Development: 2-4 bdrm apartments and duplex (185 units)
?? Keys: 75-room hotel managed by 万豪酒店
?? Price: Starting at AED 1.9M (USD $517k)
?? Features: private beach access, marina facility, watersports, swimming pools, waterpark, retail stores, restaurants
SeaSide Hills-Ajman
Seaside Hills is set to become a premium waterfront development in Ajman, offering a mix of luxury residences, retail spaces, and leisure facilities. This development offers a mix of 1-4 bedroom residential apartments and villas with access to a private beach, 100-hectare mangrove forest and 18-hole golf course, with completion estimated for Q4 2025.
???? Project Leader: Al Zorah Development (Private) Company , Solidere
?? Estimated Completion: Q4 2025
?? Accomodations: 1-4-bdrm waterfront apartments and villas
?? Keys: 90 units
?? Price: Starting at AED 2M (USD $544k)
?? Features: private beach, 10-km cycling track, pool, gym, 100-hectare mangrove forest, 18-hole golf course
Qidfa Development-Fujairah
Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan launched the Qidfa Development as the first project of the 'Emirates Villages', an initiative aimed at creating a new model of village re-development from economic as well as touristic standpoints.
?? Investment: 1 bn AED (USD $272 m) fund to revive 10 'Emirates Villages'
???? Project Leader: Emirates Council for Rural Development (ECRD)
?? Tourism: Plans to attract 100,000 tourists annually
?? Features: 10km of cycling tracks and footpaths through farms, extending to beach, AED $10 bn power plant powering 380,000 homes.
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2 个月Dear Rachel: These are very interesting projects and we are very interested in working with you and your team soon to bring these projects to life! Sincerely, Terry