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جزيرة بلوواترز · Dubai

Bluewaters Island.

Trophy island address by the Marina — strong short-term rental and lifestyle, premium pricing

DRE Rated
Good
7.7

Best for lifestyle and the address and long-term capital growth. Less so if you are buying mainly for rental income.

The DRE Intelligence Score

Why 7.7

District rates every community across six dimensions, weighing transaction experience against on-the-ground knowledge. Here is how Bluewaters Island reads.

Investor
Overall strength of the investment case.
7.5
Good
Rental Yield
Rental income relative to purchase price.
6.0
Moderate
Family
Schools, safety, space and amenities for families.
7.0
Good
Liquidity
How easily you could sell when you choose to.
7.0
Good
Capital Growth
Outlook for price appreciation over time.
8.0
Strong
Lifestyle
The daily experience and prestige of the address.
9.5
Exceptional

DRE Intelligence Scores are proprietary ratings based on District Real Estate's market analysis, transaction experience and local expertise. They are indicative only and not investment advice. Speak to a DRE advisor before any decision.

The numbers

What the market says

Indicative gross yield5–7%
Prices fromAED 2.5M
Average price / sqftAED 2,800–3,500
Rental demandVery High
The read

What you're really buying

Bluewaters Island is a Meraas waterfront destination about 400 metres off the JBR coast, connected by road and pedestrian bridges and anchored by Ain Dubai, the largest observation wheel in the world. It blends around ten residential buildings (Bluewaters Residences and the newer Bluewaters Bay) with two hotels and a retail promenade. The pedestrian-first island offers 1 to 4 bedroom apartments, penthouses and townhouses with sea and skyline views, and heavy tourist footfall supports premium short-term rentals.

For investors

A trophy island address with limited supply and exceptional tourist draw, well suited to short-term rental (DTCM permit required). Current yields are moderate as prices have appreciated, so this leans capital-preservation and lifestyle.

For families

Pedestrian-friendly with beach access, dining and promenades; vibrant rather than quiet, better for couples and smaller families who want lifestyle on the doorstep.

Home to Ain Dubai, the world record observation wheel
Meraas waterfront island off JBR
Around ten residential buildings plus Bluewaters Bay
Two hotels and a retail promenade
Road and pedestrian bridges to JBR and Marina
Strong short-term rental from tourist footfall
Where it is

Bluewaters Island on the map

Nearby communities are pinned and link through to their own verdicts — useful if you are weighing Bluewaters Island against the areas around it.

Dubai
JBR — Jumeirah Beach Residence
From AED 1.2M
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Dubai
Dubai Marina
From AED 900K
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Dubai
Palm Jumeirah
From AED 2.5M
View area guide →
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