Sunset Bay Dubai Islands
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Sunset Bay Dubai Islands is a Residential project by Imtiaz Developments in Dubai Islands. Prices start at around AED 1.69 M (about Rs 4.35 Cr). Current status is under construction. Below you will find the price, sizes, DLD registration details, location notes, pros and cons, and answers to the questions buyers ask most.
Quick Facts
| Project | Sunset Bay Dubai Islands |
| Developer | Imtiaz Developments |
| Location | Dubai Islands |
| Type | Residential |
| Sizes | About 943 - 2,088 sq ft (1 BHK about 948; 2 BHK about 1,357; 3 BHK duplex about 2,088) |
| Starting Price | AED 1.69 M (about Rs 4.35 Cr) onwards |
| Status | Under Construction |
| DLD Project Number | Registered with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) as an active off-plan project; the project number and escrow bank are not printed by the sources checked — verify on the Dubai REST app before paying a booking amount. |
Prices & details are indicative. Please confirm the latest with our advisor or the builder before booking.
Sizes & Pricing
| Configuration | Size | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | About 943 - 2,088 sq ft (1 BHK about 948; 2 BHK about 1,357; 3 BHK duplex about 2,088) | AED 1.69 M (about Rs 4.35 Cr) onwards | Families & end-users |
Prices are indicative. Confirm the latest cost sheet with us.
About Sunset Bay Dubai Islands
Sunset Bay is the first building in Imtiaz's Sunset Bay series on Dubai Islands: 1 and 2 BHK apartments of about 948 and 1,357 sq ft and 3 BHK duplexes of about 2,088 sq ft, on a 20/40/40 plan, 64 per cent built with handover due December 2026. The source listing shows it from AED 1.69 M, about Rs 4.35 Cr at 25.75 rupees to the dirham.
That is the lowest rate among Imtiaz's island buildings and about a quarter under the islands' off-plan average, from the developer that has already handed over one building there. This page works the entry unit through the plan and fees, prints the one price that does not fit, and sets out where the 1 BHK falls short for an Indian buyer. See all Dubai projects we track for the rest of the islands.
At a glance
| Project | Sunset Bay (Sunset Bay 1), Dubai Islands |
|---|---|
| Developer | Imtiaz Developments |
| Community | Dubai Islands; Nakheel master development |
| Configurations | 1 and 2 BHK apartments; 3 BHK duplexes |
| Sizes | About 948, 1,357 and 2,088 sq ft |
| Starting price | AED 1.69 M (about Rs 4.35 Cr) — the source listing; Property Finder AED 1.7 M |
| In US dollars | About USD 460,000 (the dirham is pegged at AED 3.6725 to the dollar) |
| Payment plan | 20 per cent booking / 40 per cent in five instalments / 40 per cent handover |
| Handover | December 2026 |
| Status | Under construction — 64 per cent complete |
| DLD | Registered; number and escrow bank not printed by the sources checked |
| Later phases | Sunset Bay 3 (63 units, March 2027); Sunset Bay 4 (63 units, June 2027); Sunset Bay 5 (62 furnished units) |
Price and unit pricing
| Unit | Size | Starting price (AED) | In rupees | AED per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK | About 948 sq ft | AED 1.69 M (Property Finder: AED 1.7 M) | About Rs 4.35 Cr | About 1,780 |
| 2 BHK | About 1,357 sq ft | Not itemised; one broker's "Sunset Bay 1 from AED 2,675,000" may be this tier | About Rs 6.89 Cr if so | About 1,970 if so |
| 3 BHK duplex | About 2,088 sq ft | On request | — | — |
Dubai Islands off-plan apartments averaged about AED 2,340 per sq ft by mid-2025, up from AED 2,162 in late 2024. Sunset Bay's 1 BHK at about AED 1,780 is roughly 24 per cent under that, and even the AED 2,675,000 figure, if it is the 2 BHK, is under the average. The discount reflects a plot that is not on the beach and the volume of Imtiaz supply coming to the islands. Ask for the developer's current price list to confirm which unit the AED 2,675,000 belongs to.
Payment plan and total cost
The plan is 20 per cent on booking, 40 per cent in five instalments during construction and 40 per cent on handover. With the building 64 per cent complete, most of the construction share is already due on a new booking.
| Stage | AED | Rupees (at 25.75) |
|---|---|---|
| Booking, 20 per cent | 338,000 | About Rs 87 lakh |
| DLD registration fee, 4 per cent, plus Oqood admin and AED 40 knowledge fee | About 67,600 plus admin | About Rs 17.4 lakh |
| Construction instalments, 40 per cent (largely due now) | 676,000 | About Rs 1.74 Cr |
| Handover, 40 per cent, December 2026 | 676,000 | About Rs 1.74 Cr |
| Total | About 1,758,000 | About Rs 4.53 Cr |
| Service charge, year one (948 sq ft at AED 15 to 22) | About 14,200 to 20,900 | About Rs 3.7 to 5.4 lakh |
No agency commission applies on a developer sale. Dubai Islands service charges are regulated by Nakheel at an estimated AED 15 to 22 per sq ft. Final as per the SPA.
Location and connectivity
Dubai Islands sit off Deira, linked by the Infinity Bridge: the Gold Souk is about ten minutes by car, Dubai International Airport 15 to 20, Dubai Creek Harbour about 15 and Downtown 20 to 25. The beaches are a few minutes away, and the night souk and promenade are walkable. Dubai Islands Mall, the metro link and most of the resort programme are still under construction through 2027 and beyond, which is why the islands trade below the established coast and why rents will build slowly.
Amenities and specifications
Quoted amenities are a pool, a gym, a landscaped deck, a kids' play area and covered parking, with sea-facing balconies on the apartments and two floors on the duplexes. Later Sunset Bay phases are marketed as furnished; confirm in the SPA whether this phase is. Final as per the SPA.
About the developer
Imtiaz Developments has more than 40 active projects and a pipeline above AED 10 billion. It reports more than 2,000 units delivered, six handovers in 2025 and ten scheduled for 2026, with Pearl House II in JVC three months early and Westwood Grande two months early, and one tracker puts its on-time rate at 100 per cent. It made the first residential handover on Dubai Islands with Beach Walk Residences. On the islands it also has Beach Walk Grand, both Cotier House phases and four more Sunset Bay phases under way, which is the strongest delivery signal on the islands and the biggest supply overhang in one developer's hands.
For overseas buyers
Buying from abroad. On the AED 1.69 million entry price the 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee is about AED 67,600 (USD 18,400), and registration, trustee and agency charges take the all-in cost to roughly 6% to 7% over the price. Most overseas buyers pay through the developer's plan rather than a UAE mortgage. The ownership rules, fees and non-resident lending for every passport are in our Dubai buying guide; the notes below work the numbers for an Indian buyer.
Ownership. Dubai Islands is freehold; the unit is registered as an Oqood record now and a title deed at handover.
Remittance. AED 1.69 M is about USD 460,000. Under the LRS each person can remit USD 250,000 per financial year, so a couple can fund the whole unit this year, and a single buyer can cover the 60 per cent now and the 40 per cent at handover after 1 April if the developer agrees to the timing; ask before you book, because December 2026 is before the financial year turns.
Golden Visa. The 1 BHK at AED 1.69 M is under the AED 2 M threshold. A 2 BHK above AED 2 M qualifies once registered; confirm with the ICP.
Yield and tax. Dubai Islands forecasts run 6 to 8 per cent gross once the amenities open; at AED 1.69 M a 1 BHK needs about AED 101,000 a year to reach 6 per cent, which is realistic for a sea-view unit near the beach. No UAE tax applies; in India the rent is income from house property after the 30 per cent standard deduction. Resale before handover is possible once a set share is paid, subject to the developer's transfer fee.
Pros
- About AED 1,780 per sq ft, roughly 24 per cent under the islands' off-plan average
- Two-thirds built, handover this December
- Developer has already handed over on the islands
- Family-sized 2 BHK under AED 3 M
- Nakheel-regulated service charges of about AED 15 to 22 per sq ft
- Only 40 per cent at handover
Cons
- The 1 BHK is under the Golden Visa threshold
- One broker's AED 2,675,000 figure does not match the AED 1.69 M to 1.7 M on the portals
- Unit and floor counts not in print for this phase
- The islands are unfinished
- Heavy Imtiaz supply letting through 2027
- DLD number and escrow bank not in print
Who this is for
- Investors who want Dubai Islands exposure at the lowest rate among Imtiaz's island buildings
- Buyers who want a handover this year
- Families choosing a 2 BHK or a 3 BHK duplex near the beach
- Golden Visa applicants taking the 2 BHK
Who should look elsewhere
- Golden Visa applicants on the 1 BHK
- Anyone who needs a finished neighbourhood today
- Anyone who cannot pay most of the price within months
- Anyone unwilling to chase the DLD number and escrow details
Our verdict
Buy the 1 BHK for yield or the 2 BHK for the visa, off the developer's current price list. Get the DLD number and escrow details, plan around December 2026 with early 2027 as the outside case, and budget about AED 72,000 of fees on AED 1.69 M. The wider market is on our project list.
Run this project's numbers yourself. The calculator opens on the price and unit size above; change the currency, the rent or the mortgage and it recalculates the fees, the cash you need on day one and the net rent.
Dubai property calculator — costs, cash needed and net rent
Works from any country: pick your currency, or type your own rate. Fees follow the DLD schedule; rent figures are yours to set.
| Charge | AED | Your currency |
|---|
Fee basis: DLD transfer 4% of price, plus a DLD admin fee of AED 580 on a ready unit and AED 40 at Oqood on an off-plan one; registration trustee AED 2,000 below AED 500,000 and AED 4,000 from AED 500,000, plus 5% VAT (AED 2,100 or AED 4,200); title deed and map about AED 500; agency 2% plus 5% VAT where used; mortgage registration 0.25% of the loan plus AED 290. Rates shown are indicative, read on 9 September 2026, and the pegged ones (USD and the GCC currencies) do not move — edit the rate box for anything else. This is an estimate to plan with, not a quotation, and it does not cover tax in your own country.
FAQs
What is the price of Sunset Bay on Dubai Islands?
The source listing shows it from AED 1.69 M, about Rs 4.35 Cr; Property Finder prints AED 1.7 M. One broker prints Sunset Bay 1 from AED 2,675,000, which may be a current 2 BHK or a later list. On the 948 sq ft 1 BHK, AED 1.69 M is about AED 1,780 per sq ft.
What is the payment plan for Sunset Bay on Dubai Islands?
20 per cent on booking, 40 per cent in five instalments during construction and 40 per cent on handover. With handover months away, most of the construction share is already due. Add the 4 per cent DLD fee and Oqood admin fees.
When is handover for Sunset Bay on Dubai Islands?
December 2026, with construction at 64 per cent per the portal listing. Ask for the DLD project-status report; plan for early 2027 as the outside case.
How big are the units?
1 BHK about 948 sq ft, 2 BHK about 1,357 sq ft, 3 BHK duplex about 2,088 sq ft; one source prints 943 to 2,058 sq ft. Unit and floor counts for this phase are not printed.
Is Sunset Bay on Dubai Islands registered with the DLD?
It is an active DLD-registered off-plan project on Property Finder and Bayut, but none of the sources checked prints the project number or the escrow bank. Confirm both on the Dubai REST app before paying.
Does Sunset Bay on Dubai Islands qualify for the Golden Visa?
Not on the 1 BHK at AED 1.69 M; the threshold is AED 2 M. A 2 BHK or duplex above AED 2 M qualifies once registered; confirm with the ICP.
What are the service charges at Sunset Bay on Dubai Islands?
Dubai Islands charges are estimated at AED 15 to 22 per sq ft a year for 2026, regulated by Nakheel. On a 948 sq ft unit that is about AED 14,200 to 20,900 a year.
What rental yield can I expect at Sunset Bay on Dubai Islands?
Forecasts for Dubai Islands run 6 to 8 per cent gross once the amenities open by 2027. At AED 1.69 M a 1 BHK needs about AED 101,000 a year to reach 6 per cent, which is achievable for a sea-view unit near the beach.
What has Imtiaz delivered?
More than 2,000 units, six handovers in 2025 and ten scheduled for 2026, with Pearl House II and Westwood Grande delivered early. It handed over Beach Walk Residences, the first residential building on Dubai Islands.
Interested in Sunset Bay? Ask Realty Hunting for Imtiaz's current price list across all five Sunset Bay phases, the DLD status report for this one, and a visit that includes the developer's finished building on the islands.
Compare with other Dubai projects
Also in Dubai Islands: Sia By Grovy (from AED 1,695,000, handover 2027), Agua Residence Tower B (from AED 1,700,000, handover 2027), Harbour by Prestige One (from AED 1,800,000, handover 2027) and Mackerel Tower (from AED 1,840,000, handover 2027). See every Dubai Islands project with prices and handover dates.
More by Imtiaz: Wynwood Residence (from AED 1.98 M, handover 2027), Imtiaz Sea Cliff (from AED 1,995,000, handover 2028) and Sunset Bay 3 (from AED 2.02 M, handover 2027).
A similar budget elsewhere in Dubai: 310 Riverside Crescent (from AED 1,690,157, handover 2028), Condor Marina Star Residences (from AED 1,690,825, ready) and Emaar Arlo (from AED 1.7 M, handover 2028).
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Project Highlights
- ✓ First building in Imtiaz's Sunset Bay series on Dubai Islands; later phases run to Sunset Bay 5
- ✓ 1 BHK about 948 sq ft, 2 BHK about 1,357 sq ft, 3 BHK duplex about 2,088 sq ft
- ✓ the source listing shows from AED 1.69 M (about Rs 4.35 Cr); Property Finder prints AED 1.7 M; one broker prints Sunset Bay 1 from AED 2,675,000
- ✓ About AED 1,780 per sq ft on the 948 sq ft 1 BHK at AED 1.69 M — below the Dubai Islands off-plan average of about AED 2,340
- ✓ Payment plan 20/40/40 — 40 per cent in five instalments during construction
- ✓ Construction at 64 per cent with handover due December 2026
- ✓ Imtiaz made the first residential handover on Dubai Islands and reports a 100 per cent on-time record
- ✓ AED 1.69 M is under the AED 2 M Golden Visa threshold; the 2 BHK clears it
Pros & Cons
- +About AED 1,780 per sq ft on the 1 BHK, roughly 24 per cent under the Dubai Islands off-plan average
- +Two-thirds built with handover months away, from a developer that finishes early
- +Imtiaz has already handed over on the islands
- +The 2 BHK at about 1,357 sq ft is a family-sized unit on the islands under AED 3 M
- +Nakheel-regulated service charges estimated at AED 15 to 22 per sq ft
- +Only 40 per cent at handover
- –AED 1.69 M is under the AED 2 M Golden Visa threshold on the 1 BHK
- –One broker prints Sunset Bay 1 from AED 2,675,000, which does not match the AED 1.69 M to 1.7 M on the source listing and Property Finder
- –Unit and floor counts for this phase are not printed by the sources checked
- –Dubai Islands is unfinished: mall, metro link and promenade still to come
- –Four more Sunset Bay phases plus Beach Walk Grand and Cotier House will let into the same pool through 2027
- –DLD project number and escrow bank not in print
Who Should Buy & Who Should Avoid
- +Investors who want Dubai Islands exposure at the lowest rate among Imtiaz's island buildings
- +Buyers who want a handover this year rather than in 2027
- +Families choosing a 2 BHK or a 3 BHK duplex near the beach
- +Golden Visa applicants taking the 2 BHK
- –Golden Visa applicants on the 1 BHK
- –Anyone who needs a finished neighbourhood today
- –Anyone who cannot pay most of the price within months
- –Anyone unwilling to chase the DLD number and escrow details
Handover Timeline
Handover is on record for December 2026, the end of Q4 2026, with construction at 64 per cent per the portal listing. That leaves about a third of the build for the last months of the year, which is tight but consistent with Imtiaz's record of finishing early on Pearl House II and Westwood Grande. Ask for the DLD project-status report and the escrow statement before booking, and plan for early 2027 as the outside case.
Location Map
About Imtiaz Developments
Imtiaz Developments is a Dubai developer with more than 40 active projects and a pipeline above AED 10 billion. It reports more than 2,000 units delivered, six handovers in 2025 and ten scheduled for 2026, with Pearl House II in JVC three months early and Westwood Grande two months early. It made the first residential handover on Dubai Islands with Beach Walk Residences, and has Beach Walk Grand, Cotier House and the later Sunset Bay phases under way there. One tracker puts its on-time rate at 100 per cent.
Payment Plan
Specifications
💬 Our View
Sunset Bay is the value entry to Dubai Islands from the developer that has already handed over there. At about AED 1,780 per sq ft the 1 BHK is a quarter under the islands' off-plan average, the building is two-thirds up, and the handover is this December. The reasons for the discount are visible: the plot is not beachfront, the unit is under the Golden Visa line, and the later Sunset Bay phases plus Imtiaz's other island buildings will all be letting at once. The AED 2,675,000 figure one broker prints for 'Sunset Bay 1' is either a 2 BHK or a later list; the developer's price sheet settles it. For an Indian investor who wants yield rather than a visa, this is the sensible Imtiaz building; for the visa, take the 2 BHK.
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is handover for Sunset Bay on Dubai Islands? +
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Is Sunset Bay on Dubai Islands registered with the DLD? +
Does Sunset Bay on Dubai Islands qualify for the Golden Visa? +
What are the service charges at Sunset Bay on Dubai Islands? +
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What has Imtiaz delivered? +
Final Verdict
Buy the 1 BHK for yield or the 2 BHK for the visa, off the developer's current price list. Get the DLD number and escrow details, plan around December 2026 with early 2027 as the outside case, and budget about AED 72,000 of fees on AED 1.69 M.