
Bay Estate Phase 1: Nakheel's First Release on Island E
Bay Estate Phase 1 is Nakheel's first release at Bay Estate on Island E, Dubai Islands, with 357 townhouses and villas.
Bay Estate Phase 1 at Island E Villas & Townhouses
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Explore villas and townhouses for sale on Island E at Dubai Islands by Nakheel. Compare Bay Estate prices, payment plans, and layouts on Dubai's Luxury Estates Island.
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Community & Developer
Island E is Nakheel's low-density Luxury Estates Island within Dubai Islands, planned for villas and townhouses only. Read the community guide and the developer profile before comparing the Island E homes currently for sale.

Explore the Island E masterplan, low-density villa enclave, waterfront setting, and position within Dubai Islands.
Island E Community
Founded in 2003, Nakheel created Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Islands, adding over 300 kilometers of coastline and building complete waterfront communities.
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Bay Estate Phase 1 is the first release on Island E, bringing 357 waterfront townhouses and villas with 3 and 4 bedrooms to the island, with EOI registration now open. Review its entry price, payment plan, and home types below, then open the project page for full layouts and amenities.

Bay Estate Phase 1 is Nakheel's first release at Bay Estate on Island E, Dubai Islands, with 357 townhouses and villas.
Bay Estate Phase 1 at Island E Villas & TownhousesEvery project here starts above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K property investment threshold for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa.
Side by Side
Compare Island E projects by property type, starting price, status, handover, and payment plan. Bay Estate Phase 1 is the only release on the island so far, so each new Nakheel phase joins this table as it launches.
| Project | Property Type | Starting Price | Status | Handover | Payment Plan | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Estate Phase 1 | Townhouses & Villas | AED 5.90M≈ USD 1.61M | Q1 2031 | 60/40 | Bay Estate Phase 1 at Island E Details |
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Choosing between a Bay Estate townhouse and a beachfront villa is only half the decision. The other half is who guides the transaction, verifies the details, and stays accountable to you from reservation through handover.
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Buyer Framework
Island E spans a wide price range, from family townhouses to ultra-luxury beach villas, and position on the island shapes both lifestyle and value. Work through these points to narrow the home that best suits your goals.
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Island E sits within Dubai Islands on the northern coastline, linked by bridge to Bur Dubai and the Al Shindagha corridor, with Deira, Downtown Dubai, and Dubai International Airport a short drive away. The island masterplan, density, and launch timeline live in the Island E community guide, and every project position is mapped on the Dubai interactive real estate map.

Market Overview
Island E prices vary widely by home type, plot, and orientation, from 3 bedroom townhouses to the ultra-luxury villa collection. The figures below summarise the current release so you can match budget to home type before asking for a unit list.
3 and 4 bedroom homes from AED 5.90M ≈ USD 1.61M, rising to AED 10.00M ≈ USD 2.72M for the 4 bedroom Garden Villa.
357 villas and townhouses in Bay Estate Phase 1, launching in Verda, with a beach club, two swimmable lagoons, and a marina.
A 60/40 payment plan on Bay Estate Phase 1, with the final 40% due on handover in January 2031.
Bay Estate Phase 1 is the opening release on Island E, with 357 villas and townhouses allocated by EOI submission time and deposit. Get expert guidance on the villas and townhouses still available, current prices, and the payment plan to confidently secure the right home.
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Next Steps
Tell me the project, layout, or budget you have in mind for Island E.
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Secure your unit with an EOI, every payment protected through the project's DLD-registered escrow account. The full sequence from reservation to registration is mapped in my step by step Dubai buying guide.
FAQs
Island E is planned as a villa and townhouse only community. Bay Estate Phase 1 offers 3 and 4 bedroom townhouses of approximately 3,100 to 3,500 sq ft, 4 bedroom attached villas of approximately 3,700 sq ft, and 4 bedroom garden villas of approximately 5,200 sq ft.
Bay Estate Phase 1 starts from AED 5.90M ≈ USD 1.61M for the 3 bedroom townhouse. The 4 bedroom townhouse is priced at AED 6.90M ≈ USD 1.88M, the 4 bedroom attached villa at AED 7.20M ≈ USD 1.96M, and the 4 bedroom garden villa at AED 10.00M ≈ USD 2.72M.
Bay Estate Phase 1 by Nakheel is the first release on Island E, with 357 villas and townhouses launching in the Verda neighbourhood and EOI registration opening on Friday 25 September 2026. It introduces a beach club, two swimmable lagoons, pool clubhouses, a marina with direct sea access, and a waterfront promenade, and sets the design direction for later phases on the island.
Bay Estate Phase 1 follows a 60/40 payment plan: 20% down payment in October 2026, instalments totalling a further 40% between March 2027 and April 2029, and the final 40% on handover in January 2031. The 4% DLD registration fee is paid in addition to the purchase price.
Handover for Bay Estate Phase 1 is scheduled for January 2031, when the final 40% payment falls due. Later Island E phases will carry their own timelines as they are released.
Yes. Properties on Island E are offered on a freehold basis, with full ownership rights for buyers of all nationalities.
Island E is part of Dubai Islands, Nakheel's coastal master development along Dubai's northern shoreline. It is reached by a dedicated bridge from Al Khaleej Street and the Al Mamzar waterfront, placing Dubai International Airport around 18 minutes away and Downtown Dubai and DIFC around 28 minutes away.
Nothing. The commission is paid by the developer, and you pay the same official Nakheel price as buying directly, with independent guidance included.
Yes. The full process, from reservation and EOI to SPA signing and registration, can be completed remotely, and I manage it end to end with the developer on your behalf. Each stage of the remote purchase is documented in my Dubai real estate guide library.
All off plan payments are made to the project's DLD-registered escrow account and released to the developer only against verified construction progress, a framework regulated by the Dubai Land Department.
Yes. Every entry tier on Island E, starting from AED 5.90M ≈ USD 1.61M in Bay Estate Phase 1, sits above the AED 2M ≈ USD 545K property investment threshold for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa, making every current project on this page an eligible investment.

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