Imtiaz Developments · Island A, Dubai Islands
Sunset Bay by Imtiaz Snagging Inspection
Independent Pre-Handover Inspection for Furnished Homes on Island A
Sunset Bay stood at 78.04% on the DLD register at its 4 August 2026 inspection, with handover expected in Q4 2026. Inspect your residence before accepting it.
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Snagging Snapshot
Sunset Bay by Imtiaz Snagging at a Glance
Sunset Bay by Imtiaz is a single residential building on Island A at Dubai Islands: a ground level, two podium levels, eight residential floors and a roof, holding 66 residences. Most homes are 1 and 2 bedroom apartments on the residential floors, while the 3 bedroom duplexes with maid's rooms sit across the ground and first podium levels, and the developer's brochure lists every unit as fully furnished with custom furniture. The Dubai Land Department project register showed 78.04% at the 4 August 2026 inspection, and handover is expected in Q4 2026. No unit has been handed over yet, which means every buyer still has the full pre-acceptance window ahead: anything recorded on a dated report before you sign for the residence can be put to Imtiaz Developments for correction as part of handover, instead of being argued over once you have accepted it.
78.04%
4 August 2026
Q4 2026
G+2P+8+R, 66 furnished residences
1 and 2 bedroom apartments and 3 bedroom duplexes
Imtiaz Developments
Data as of the 4 August 2026 inspection, based on the Dubai Land Department project register (project 3460) and construction tracking against RERA inspection data. Figures are updated after each recorded inspection.
Final Construction Phase
Why Snagging Matters at This Stage of Sunset Bay by Imtiaz
The RERA progress report of 4 August 2026 records the enabling, piling, foundation and structure works at Sunset Bay as completed, with internal works, the external envelope, MEP and internal finishes still progressing. Those open trades are exactly the ones a snagging inspection examines, so the quality of what you receive is being settled now, in the months before the Q4 2026 handover, and the place to catch any shortfall is your handover appointment, before you sign.
Sunset Bay is not a standard empty-shell handover. Each residence arrives furnished with custom furniture, the developer's floor plans show private terraces on the first residential floor with terrace pools on selected homes, balcony jacuzzis on the upper floors, and two-level 3 bedroom duplexes with maid's rooms at podium level. Every one of those features adds items to verify beyond walls, floors and fittings, so the inspection should follow the exact layout and furnishing package you are buying.
Property Snagging GuideThe window that matters: defects listed on a dated, photographed report before you accept the residence are corrected on Imtiaz's side of the handover line, at the developer's cost. Anything found after acceptance moves into the rectification process, where the same report becomes your evidence. No handover notice is on record for Sunset Bay yet, so arrange the inspection the day your notice arrives rather than waiting for the key appointment to be fixed. Follow the build stage in the meantime on the Sunset Bay by Imtiaz construction updates page.
Matched to Your Residence
What We Inspect at Sunset Bay by Imtiaz
The scope is set by your unit type, whether a 1 bedroom apartment, a 2 bedroom apartment or a 3 bedroom duplex, and then extended to the furnishing package and the outdoor features shown for your residence:
- Custom furniture checked against the furnishing schedule for missing, damaged, or unstable pieces
- Fitted wardrobes and dressing areas: door alignment, hinges, drawers, and fixings
- Kitchen joinery, worktops, and installed appliances tested for fit and function
- Private terraces: falls to drains, waterproofing, and door threshold sealing
- Terrace pools on selected first-floor homes: tiling, edges, filtration, and leaks
- Balcony jacuzzis: fill and drain, controls, electrical safety, and perimeter seals
- Balcony doors, glazing, and balustrades for alignment and weather sealing near the sea
- Duplex staircases, handrails, and finishes carried across both levels
- Maid's room door, ventilation, and adjoining bathroom in the 3 bedroom duplexes
- Bathroom waterproofing, falls to drains, sealant lines, and fixture installation
- Air conditioning output and zoning across living areas, bedrooms, and study spaces
- Washer and dryer points: water supply, drainage, and electrical connections
- Sockets, switches, lighting circuits, and distribution board labelling
- Entry door, intercom, and access control commissioning for your residence
Project Profile
About Sunset Bay by Imtiaz on Island A
Before handover day, it helps to know the whole building you are buying into. The full Sunset Bay guide sets out the layouts, current prices, the furnishing package, the amenities, and the Island A position behind the residence you will be inspecting.
Sunset Bay by Imtiaz: Furnished Homes a Short Walk from the Beach
Sunset Bay by Imtiaz holds 66 furnished apartments and three bedroom duplexes with maid's rooms over eight floors on Island A.
View the Sunset Bay by Imtiaz Project GuideIndicative Pricing
What a Snagging Inspection Costs at Sunset Bay by Imtiaz
Snagging is FREE for clients who bought their Sunset Bay residence through me. If you bought elsewhere, note that Dubai has no set snagging tariff: each firm prices its own work, and the fee rises with the size and complexity of the home. The 1 bedroom apartments here usually fall under a flat fee by bedroom count, while the larger 2 bedroom layouts and the 3 bedroom duplexes are often quoted per square foot of built-up area, typically AED 0.50 to 1.50 ≈ USD 0.14 to 0.41 per sq ft. The ranges below are indicative market figures for each Sunset Bay unit type, and a sample report is available before you commit.
| Residence Type at Sunset Bay by Imtiaz | Approx. Size | Indicative Inspection Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom Apartment | AED 800 to 1,500 ≈ USD 220 to 410 | 950 to 1,270 sq ft |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | AED 1,000 to 3,000 ≈ USD 270 to 820 | 1,350 to 2,690 sq ft |
| 3 Bedroom Duplex | AED 1,800 to 3,000 ≈ USD 490 to 820 | 2,090 to 2,370 sq ft |
| Reinspection After Rectification | Free to AED 1,500 ≈ USD 410 | Per visit |
| Confirm VAT, inspection depth, and reinspection inclusion before booking. Each one moves the all-in cost. | ||
Get Your Exact Sunset Bay by Imtiaz Quote
Free if you bought through me. Otherwise, tell me your unit type and floor, and I will confirm the all-in cost for your residence, covering VAT, inspection depth, the furniture check, and reinspection, before you commit to anything.
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Defects We Commonly Find in Furnished Coastal Apartment and Duplex Residences
Nothing at Sunset Bay has been handed over yet, so no snag list exists for this building. What follows is the defect profile that furnished coastal apartments and duplexes with terraces, private pools, and balcony jacuzzis typically show at handover, and it shapes where the inspection spends its time:
- Furniture delivered scratched, chipped, or short of the agreed furnishing schedule
- Wardrobe and joinery doors that sag, rub, or fail to close flush
- Terrace falls that send water toward the living room door instead of the drain
- Hairline cracks, hollow tiles, or weak grout around terrace pool edges
- Jacuzzi drainage, overflow, or sealant gaps leaking onto the balcony finish
- Corrosion spots on exposed metal balustrades and fixings in the salt air
- Sliding door seals and tracks that let wind or water through
- Loose handrails or uneven treads on internal duplex staircases
- Air conditioning that cools unevenly between rooms or levels
- Bathroom sealant gaps and shower falls that leave water standing
- Appliances installed but not connected, or doors misaligned in the kitchen run
- Unlabelled distribution boards and dead or reversed sockets
Your Recourse
Your Protection After Handover, in Plain Language
Accepting your Sunset Bay residence does not end the developer's responsibility. In Dubai, a new home is generally covered by a developer rectification period for finishing and installation defects after handover, with a longer warranty applying to the main structural elements; the exact terms for your unit are set out in your sale and purchase agreement and handover documents. A dated, photographed snagging report makes any later claim easier to pursue than a defect described from memory. Two points are specific to this building: ask how the custom furniture package is covered, since loose furniture can sit under different terms from fixed finishes, and confirm who maintains the terrace pool or balcony jacuzzi equipment if your home has one. Both are worth settling before handover day rather than after.
Read the defect liability period and structural warranty guideInsights
Project Insights for Sunset Bay by Imtiaz Buyers
A smooth handover at Sunset Bay depends on more than the inspection day. Keep an eye on the register readings as completion approaches, check how your instalments are held in escrow, and know which unit types support residency before the final payment falls due. The resources below cover each of those points.
Sunset Bay by Imtiaz Snagging Inspection
This page: how buyers document defects in a furnished Sunset Bay residence before accepting it.
Sunset Bay by Imtiaz: Compact Furnished Island A Building
Sunset Bay by Imtiaz, a 66-residence furnished building on Island A, read 78.04% in the DLD register on 4 August 2026.
View Sunset Bay by Imtiaz Construction Updates
Sunset Bay by Imtiaz Golden Visa: 2 and 3 Bedroom Residences
Imtiaz's Sunset Bay, 66 furnished residences on Island A, qualifies with its 2 bedroom apartments and 3 bedroom duplexes only.
Read the Sunset Bay by Imtiaz Golden Visa Guide
Sunset Bay by Imtiaz: The Island A Escrow Account
Sunset Bay by Imtiaz Developments is DLD project 3460, 66 units escrowed at First Abu Dhabi Bank, 78.04% certified August 2026.
Verify the Sunset Bay by Imtiaz Escrow AccountHow It Works
Our Inspection and Reporting Process for Sunset Bay by Imtiaz
Five steps carry your residence from the handover notice to confirmed rectification, with the report set out so it can go straight to Imtiaz Developments.
Schedule Before Handover
Fix the inspection as soon as your Sunset Bay handover notice arrives.
On-Site Residence Assessment
A full walkthrough of finishes, systems, furniture, terraces, and any pool or jacuzzi.
Digital Snagging Report
Every defect photographed, located in the unit, and given a recommended action.
Developer Rectification Review
The report goes to Imtiaz Developments so listed items are corrected.
Optional Reinspection
A second visit confirms the listed defects are resolved before you accept.
Request a Sample Snagging Report
See how defects in a furnished Dubai Islands residence are photographed, grouped, and presented for developer rectification, so you know what to expect before you arrange your own inspection at Sunset Bay by Imtiaz.
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Learn More About Snagging
Everything above is specific to Sunset Bay by Imtiaz. The general method for inspecting any new Dubai home does not change from one building to the next, so it is kept in the dedicated guides below instead of being repeated on this page.
Book Snagging After the Handover Notice, Before You Accept the Keys
Book your snagging inspection after the developer's handover notice but before you accept the keys, when it carries the most leverage.
See the timing guideDefect Liability Period and the Structural Warranty: Two Layers After Handover
Defect liability period: the developer fixes general defects for around one year after handover, and structure for up to ten years.
Check your rightsA Snagging Inspection: Small Fixed Cost Against an Uncapped Repair Risk
A snagging inspection is a small cost paid once, while the defects it catches carry far larger and unpredictable repair bills.
See the cost caseSnagging Checklist, Room by Room: Every Finish, Fitting and System
A room-by-room snagging checklist for Dubai handovers: walls, floors, doors, windows, kitchens, bathrooms, electrical systems, AC and plumbing, every fault photographed.
Get the checklistThe Wider Picture
Explore Sunset Bay by Imtiaz Structure
A home you accept at handover keeps its value through the island growing around it. Weigh Sunset Bay against other Island A listings, see how the Island A masterplan is taking shape, and review the Imtiaz portfolio before your appointment.
Island A: Four Imtiaz Projects, From Furnished Apartments to Marina-Front Penthouses
Island A is the urban waterfront core of Dubai Islands, with furnished apartments, duplexes and penthouses across four Imtiaz projects.
See Island A Properties for Sale
Island A Master Community
Explore the beaches, marinas, and parks that frame daily life around Sunset Bay on Island A.
Explore the Island A Community
Imtiaz Developments: Fully Furnished Residences in Dubai Islands, JVC and Meydan
Imtiaz Developments, founded in 2011, has completed and under-construction design led residential projects in Meydan, JVC and Dubai Islands.
View the Imtiaz Developments Developer ProfileFAQs
Sunset Bay by Imtiaz Snagging Inspection Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, snagging is free for clients who bought their Sunset Bay residence through me: the inspection is arranged and covered as part of the service, and the report is prepared ready for submission to Imtiaz Developments. Buyers who purchased through another route can still have an independent inspection carried out at the market rates shown in the cost section above.
As soon as your handover notice arrives. Sunset Bay stood at 78.04% on the Dubai Land Department register at its 4 August 2026 inspection and handover is expected in Q4 2026, but no handover notice is on record yet. Handover usually runs in sequence, from the developer's completion notice to the final 40% payment due on completion, utility and service charge set-up, and then the key appointment, so the inspection belongs before you sign the acceptance. The when to book snagging guide covers the timing in detail.
Free if you bought through me. Otherwise, the fee depends on the firm and the unit. As an indicative guide, a 1 bedroom apartment sits around AED 800 to 1,500 ≈ USD 220 to 410, a 2 bedroom apartment around AED 1,000 to 3,000 ≈ USD 270 to 820 given layouts of up to 2,690 sq ft, and a 3 bedroom duplex around AED 1,800 to 3,000 ≈ USD 490 to 820. Check whether VAT, the furniture check, and a reinspection are included; the value case is explained in how snagging saves you money.
Each piece is compared with the furnishing schedule in your purchase documents, then checked for scratches, chips, stains, loose joints, and stability, with tall units tested for secure wall fixing. Missing or substituted items are listed alongside building defects, so the furniture package is accepted on the same dated record as the residence itself.
The developer's floor plans show private terraces on the first residential floor, terrace pools on selected homes there, and balcony jacuzzis on the upper floors. Terraces are checked for falls, drainage, and door threshold waterproofing; pools for tiling, edges, filtration, and signs of leakage; jacuzzis for filling, draining, controls, electrical safety, and the seal where the unit meets the balcony finish.
Yes. The duplexes span the ground and first podium levels, so the inspection adds the internal staircase, handrails, and the continuity of finishes between floors, plus the maid's room with its own door, ventilation, and bathroom. With living space, bedrooms, and outdoor areas on two levels, a duplex visit takes longer and is usually done at the comprehensive tier.
No. The rooftop pool and deck, the clubhouse and gym on the second podium level, the lobby, and the lifts are common areas handed over and maintained at building level, not items on your unit's report. A residence inspection covers everything inside your front door plus your own terrace, balcony, pool, or jacuzzi; problems you notice in shared areas are raised with the developer or the building management separately.
Dubai practice generally gives a developer rectification period for finishing and installation defects after handover and a longer warranty on main structural elements, with the precise terms set by your purchase and handover documents. Loose furniture may be covered differently from fixed finishes, so it is worth confirming. The defect liability period and structural warranty guide explains the framework.
Yes. The inspector can complete the walkthrough without you and deliver the photographed report digitally, so overseas owners still have a full record before acceptance. Whether someone else may sign the handover documents for you depends on the developer's handover terms and usually involves a power of attorney, so that arrangement should be confirmed with Imtiaz Developments well ahead of the appointment.
Open items stay on the dated report, which is your reference for following them up in writing with Imtiaz Developments during the rectification period. An optional reinspection confirms which items have been resolved and which remain, and that updated record supports any further escalation. The build stage leading up to handover can be followed on the Sunset Bay by Imtiaz construction updates page.
Your Advisor
Tohid Fetrat
Independent of the developer: the inspection is commissioned by you and the report is written for you. Nothing in it is shared with anyone unless you send it. Message or call me directly: you will always reach me personally, never a call center or sales team.
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