Sunset Bay 5 by Imtiaz: Podium and Residential Frame Record
Sunset Bay 5 by Imtiaz, one G+2P+8+R building of 62 residences on Island A, read 44.53% on 5 October 2026.
Construction Progress44.53%
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Island A at Dubai Islands Construction Updates in Dubai
Verified Building Progress Across the Waterfront Apartment Core of Dubai Islands
Island A is the mixed use urban core of Nakheel’s Dubai Islands, and this page follows Island A at Dubai Islands construction updates through official RERA inspection data. Density is the variable worth watching: with apartment towers, hotels and retail sharing one island, the order in which they complete shapes daily life more than any single handover.
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Latest Island A Construction Updates
Each card holds an Island A project’s newest RERA reading, when that inspection took place and the quarter the building is due to complete. On an island of apartment buildings, movement between readings is the better guide: a figure that climbs steadily means the structure is rising, while one that holds flat usually means the site is waiting on something.
Sunset Bay 4 by Imtiaz: Past Halfway on Island A
Sunset Bay 4 by Imtiaz, a 63-residence building started in May 2025, passed halfway at 53% on 29 September 2026.
Construction Progress53%
Sunset Bay 3 by Imtiaz: Mid-Rise Island A Envelope Stage
Sunset Bay 3 by Imtiaz holds 63 fully furnished residences on Island A, with 60.04% recorded on 17 September 2026.
Construction Progress60.04%
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I am Tohid Fetrat, a Dubai luxury real estate advisor based at The Opus by Omniyat in Business Bay. My office is inside this district, these are the cranes outside my window, and every update on this page comes from data I personally verify before publishing.
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Full Project Index
Island A Construction Updates Directory
The directory lists every tracked Island A project in its own row, pairing progress with its latest inspection and its expected completion quarter. Reading down the completion column shows when new supply lands on the island in waves, which matters to anyone planning to lease or resell.
| Project | Progress | Inspection | Completion | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Bay 5 | 44.53% | 5 October 2026 | Q4 2027 | View ReportAsk |
| Sunset Bay 4 | 53% | 29 September 2026 | Q2 2027 | View ReportAsk |
| Sunset Bay 3 | 60.04% | 17 September 2026 | Q1 2027 | View ReportAsk |
| Beach Walk Grand 2 | 23.53% | 14 September 2026 | Q4 2027 | View ReportAsk |
| Sunset Bay Grand | 16.29% | 17 August 2026 | Q4 2027 | View ReportAsk |
| Cotier House | 43.47% | 14 August 2026 | Q1 2027 | View ReportAsk |
| Beach Walk Residence 4 | 42.87% | 13 August 2026 | Q2 2027 | View ReportAsk |
| Beach Walk Grand | 53.22% | 10 August 2026 | Q4 2026 | View ReportAsk |
| Beach Walk Residence 2 | 100% | 6 August 2026 | Ready | View ReportAsk |
| Sunset Bay | 78.04% | 4 August 2026 | Q4 2026 | View ReportAsk |
| Beach Walk Residence 3 | 82.01% | 20 July 2026 | Q4 2026 | View ReportAsk |
| Sea Cliff Residence | 4.71% | 20 July 2026 | Q1 2028 | View ReportAsk |
| Cotier House 2 | 16.06% | 20 July 2026 | Q2 2027 | View ReportAsk |
| Wynwood | 16% | 9 July 2026 | Q3 2027 | View ReportAsk |
| Ellington Sands 2 | 0.38% | 05 June 2026 | Q4 2028 | View ReportAsk |
| Beach Walk Residence | 100% | 18 May 2026 | Ready | View ReportAsk |
| Ellington Sands | 0.37% | 05-06-2026 | Q4 2028 | View ReportAsk |
| Sunset Bay 2 | 70.2% | 04-08-2026 | Q1 2027 | View ReportAsk |
Progress figures reflect official RERA project inspection data.
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Island A Construction Inspection Reports and Development Milestones
Island A projects move through the familiar sequence of a Dubai tower build, from piling to the final authority checks. On a new island the early stages carry extra weight, because foundations, utility links and access roads all need to be in place before a tower can rise or be lived in.
Plot Handover and Site Mobilization
The contractor takes over the plot, approvals are finalized and temporary power and water are connected before structural work starts. Readings sit close to zero at this point, so the first signal is how soon a RERA figure above zero is recorded.
Piling, Excavation and Foundations
Piling and foundation works anchor each building and form any basement levels beneath it. Most of this effort stays out of sight, so consistent gains across two or three inspections are a better guide than what the site looks like from the road.
Podium and Tower Structure
Podium floors, cores and slabs go up floor by floor, and this is usually where the progress figure moves fastest. A tower that slows during its frame deserves a closer look, because structural delays rarely recover later in the build.
Façade and Building Envelope
Glazing, cladding and balcony works close each tower to the coastal climate. Most interior trades cannot start in earnest until the envelope is sealed, so a slow façade tends to push every later stage back with it.
MEP Systems and Interior Fit Out
Cooling, power, water and lift systems go in, followed by kitchens, flooring and finishes inside each apartment. Figures creep up in small increments at this stage even when the work is on track, so finishing quality deserves as much scrutiny as speed.
Island Roads, Promenades and Shared Amenities
Access roads, landscaping, promenades and shared facilities are completed around each building as the island’s own networks come online. A tower can be finished while the streets around it are still under works, which matters for anyone moving in or leasing out from the first day.
Final Inspection and Handover Preparation
Civil defence and utility approvals, systems commissioning and the completion certificate all come before any handover notice. The weeks between that notice and accepting the keys are the window for an independent snagging report, while the developer still carries the cost of fixing defects.
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Why Island A Construction Updates Matter for Dubai Property Investors
Island A brings apartments, branded and serviced residences, hotels and retail together on one island, so its build record reveals how quickly a dense waterfront district actually takes shape. For an end user the updates show when streets, shops and promenades come into daily use; for an investor, when rent can begin and how much new supply will compete for tenants.
- Official RERA inspection data behind every progress figure
- Inspection gaps flagged before they become delivery delays
- Completion waves that set rental and resale competition
- Apartment building delivery tracked through to handover
- Building progress read beside shared island infrastructure
- Developer pace compared within one master community
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District Outlook
Where Island A Fits Within the Dubai Islands Masterplan
Dubai Islands is Nakheel’s five-island waterfront destination off the Deira coast, and Island A is planned as its mixed use urban district, built around apartments, branded residences, hotels and retail promenades rather than villa plots. My read is that Island A will be judged on how well its towers, streets and waterfront come together over time. For an end user that means a walkable district that fills in gradually; for an investor, the timing of each completion matters as much as the address.
- Mixed use urban district within Nakheel’s Dubai Islands
- Apartment led supply with branded and serviced residences
- Northern coastline position close to Deira and the airport
- Mainland road access via the Infinity Bridge
Common Questions
Island A Construction Updates FAQs
What do Island A at Dubai Islands construction updates cover?
Island A at Dubai Islands construction updates record the RERA progress figure, the latest inspection date and the expected completion quarter for each project under construction on Island A. Each figure is verified against official inspection records before publication, so the page reflects the site itself rather than a sales schedule.
Who is the master developer of Island A at Dubai Islands?
Nakheel is the master developer behind Dubai Islands, the former Deira Islands, a five-island waterfront destination off the Deira coast. Individual buildings on Island A can be delivered by other developers on plots within the masterplan, so each project depends on its own developer as well as on the island’s shared infrastructure.
What types of projects are tracked on Island A at Dubai Islands?
Island A is planned around vertical living, so the projects tracked on this page are apartment buildings rather than villas or townhouse clusters. Every project listed opens onto a dedicated report holding its complete record of inspection readings.
How often are Island A at Dubai Islands construction updates refreshed?
Each project is updated as soon as a fresh RERA reading appears or a milestone like the building completion certificate is recorded. Inspections do not follow a fixed calendar, so the date beside each figure is part of the information: an old reading deserves questions before a completion date is relied on.
How is Island A different from the other islands at Dubai Islands?
Island A is planned as the mixed use urban district of Dubai Islands, centered on apartments, branded residences, hotels and retail promenades. Other islands in the masterplan lean toward resort style beachfront living or low density villas, so construction on Island A is mostly a story of towers rather than villa clusters.
Can construction updates show whether an Island A completion date is realistic?
Yes. Setting the latest RERA figure against the expected completion shows whether a building is keeping pace with its schedule. A completion quarter close at hand paired with a low progress figure, or a long pause between inspections, usually means the handover will need more time than planned.
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