Dubai · Freehold · DLD
The World Islands, Dubai
Offshore Dubai island community featured on OffPlanProject. DLD registration, Oqood for off-plan sales, and the standard 4% transfer fee apply unless your SPA states otherwise.
Purchases register with DLD and Oqood for off-plan sales. The standard property transfer fee is 4% unless your contract states otherwise.
Overview
Offshore island living in Dubai
The World Islands is an offshore archipelago of artificial islands off Dubai's coast, developed as a distinctive island address with marine access from Dubai mainland marinas. Purchases register with the Dubai Land Department (DLD), with off-plan sales recorded through Oqood. A 4% DLD property transfer fee applies on the sale price unless your contract states otherwise.
Developer profile: Samana Developers
Destination masterplan
A global island address off Dubai
The World Islands is an offshore archipelago shaped like a world map. About 260 man-made islands sit in seven clusters that echo continents, with names drawn from countries, cities and regions. The masterplan has added a long stretch of new beachfront to Dubai's coast and supports exclusive leisure, hospitality and residential projects reached by boat from mainland marinas.
Island worlds to explore
The layout is designed so each cluster feels distinct while sharing the same Gulf setting. You can sail toward established hospitality zones, spend time on island beaches, or keep plans centred on a single address such as Maserati Island by Samana. Sand, sky and open water define day-to-day life here.
One of Dubai's most recognisable offshore developments, The World Islands combines bold engineering with a private-island feel minutes from the city by marine transfer.
Destination amenities across The World Islands
Leisure, hospitality and marine infrastructure are distributed across the archipelago. Availability varies by island and operator.
Private beaches
Beachfront across select islands within the archipelago.
Beach clubs
Daytime and social beach club concepts on the islands.
Entertainment venues
Events and leisure programming across the destination.
Hotels and resorts
Hospitality stays and resort experiences offshore.
Restaurants and cafés
Dining venues with Gulf and skyline views.
Kids club
Family-oriented leisure within resort and club settings.
Wellness facilities
Spa and wellness offerings tied to island hospitality.
Luxury marinas
Marine berths and boat access from Dubai mainland marinas.
Destination overview
Short overview of The World Islands offshore setting. Playback uses your device data; captions describe the scene for accessibility.
Overview of The World Islands destination off Dubai, with coastline and island views relevant to Maserati Island buyers.
An aquatic playground
Lazy days on the water, overwater stays, outdoor dining and paddling along the coast are part of the rhythm. Warm Arabian Gulf waters surround the islands, so marine leisure is central to the destination experience.
Seclusion with skyline views
Many visitors choose a quiet villa or lodge above the water while still seeing Dubai's towers on the horizon. It is an easy escape from the city when you want privacy without leaving the emirate.
The World Islands gallery
Coastline and island views that illustrate the destination setting for off-plan buyers researching Maserati Island and future launches.
Known destinations within the archipelago
- Anantara World Islands DubaiResort hospitality on the islands.
- The Heart of EuropeEuropean-themed island cluster with hotels and leisure.
- The IslandDistinct island zone within the archipelago.
Projects in The World Islands
Listings below are drawn from the OffPlanProject registry for the The World Islands area only.
New launchSamana Developers · The World Islands
Maserati Island
Studio to 4 bedroom apartments
Pricing on release
Developer profile: Samana Developers