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Data from the Dubai REST app, operated by the Dubai Land Department, confirmed the Dhs79 million transaction for the completed villa on Zuha Island in The World Islands at the start of trading on October 5, 2026. The property covers an area of 41,000 square feet, which equates to an average price of Dhs1,924 per square foot. This deal highlights ongoing demand for premium island properties that combine exclusivity with proximity to the mainland. The REST platform provides daily updates on such sales to ensure market transparency across the emirate.
The World Islands development was created by Nakheel Properties as an artificial archipelago comprising more than 300 islands. Zuha Island represents one of the high-end residential clusters developed in partnership with Zaya, featuring custom luxury homes with private beachfront. According to industry data compiled by Bayut, villa sales in The World Islands have posted an average price of Dhs81.2 million over recent periods, marking a 42.9 percent rise in values. The platform also notes that average price per square foot has climbed 52.2 percent in the same timeframe.
Bayut figures show multiple villa transactions on Zuha Island and adjacent areas ranging from Dhs60 million to over Dhs100 million in the past year. These deals typically involve plots between 24,000 and 44,000 square feet with built-up areas tailored for six- or seven-bedroom configurations. The consistency across these sales points to sustained buyer interest in the unique lifestyle offered by the development, located just minutes by boat from Dubai’s coast.
Dubai’s luxury real estate sector posted 6,668 high-end transactions valued at Dhs143.8 billion in 2025, according to Property Finder data. The World Islands has carved out a niche within this market by appealing to international high-net-worth individuals seeking secluded yet accessible residences. Such properties often include bespoke amenities that justify the premium pricing seen in recent deals.
Property Finder data indicates that average prices per square foot for villas in The World Islands have increased more than 50 percent over the past year in select categories. This growth coincides with broader market expansion driven by favorable investment regulations and the emirate’s strategic location. Buyers in this segment frequently come from overseas, contributing to the diversity of ownership in the development.
Additional transaction records from similar periods show The World Islands maintaining steady sales volumes as more islands reach completion. The Dubai Land Department continues to release comprehensive daily figures that support investor confidence in the sector. This level of data availability has reinforced Dubai’s status as a global leader in transparent real estate markets.
