Island name | Golf Island (Island D) |
Location | Dubai Islands, between Oasis Island (C) and Elite Island (E) |
Master Plan concept | Low-density sports country club community with golf, villa living, and boutique marina |
Golf | 9-hole golf course within private Sports Country Club |
Residential supply | 302 luxury villas planned — golf-front and beachfront settings |
Sports Club facilities | 30,000 sq m — tennis, football, swimming, cycling circuit, archery, equestrian, skateboarding |
Hotels & hospitality | 439 hotel keys — boutique resort and marina village hotels |
Marina Village | Compact mixed-use hub: restaurants, retail, boutique hotel, walkable waterfront |
Entry price | From AED 2.6M |
ROI short-term | 11–13% (golf-front and beachfront villas with club access) |
ROI long-term | 8%+ (limited supply, villa-only island) |
UAE Golden Visa | From AED 2,000,000 — DLD-registered value, 10-year visa |
Ownership | Freehold — available to all nationalities |
Connectivity | Via Infinity Bridge through Island A; 7–12 min to Dubai Islands Mall / Deira Waterfront |
Developer | Nakheel (master developer) |
Golf Island — Active Living with Coastal Prestige
Golf Island (Island D) Master Plan — Country Club, Villa Zones & Marina
Golf Island Highlights: Country Club, Golf Course, Equestrian & Beachfront Villas
Golf Clubhouse & Putting Green
Private Sports Club
Equestrian & Archery Facilities
Cycling Circuit
Beachfront Villa Community
Country Club Lifestyle
Beach Club
Boutique Marina Village
Golf Island Location: Dubai Islands Position & Travel Times from Island D
Strategically Positioned for Seamless Access Across Dubai
Golf Island (Island D) is positioned in the eastern section of Dubai Islands, between Oasis Island (Island C) and Elite Island (Island E). The island connects to the mainland via the Infinity Bridge through Island A and the planned Al Shindagha Corridor. Travel times from Golf Island to Dubai International Airport (DXB) are 15–20 minutes, to Deira Gold Souk 15–20 minutes, and to Downtown Dubai 25–30 minutes. The island's villa-only layout means no through-traffic — all road access terminates within the community.
7–12 min.
Infinity Bridge Exit, Dubai Islands Mall, Yacht Marina (Island A), Dubai Hospital, Deira Waterfront Market
15–20 min.
Gold Souk, Deira Old Town, Al Mamzar Beach Park, Dubai Creek, Dubai International Airport (DXB), Dubai Frame
25–30 min.
Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, Dubai World Trade Centre, DIFC, Business Bay
35–40 min.
City Walk, Jumeirah Beach, Jumeirah 1, Safa Park, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab
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Why Invest in Golf Island, Dubai Islands in 2026
Golf Island Lifestyle: Country Club Living, Villa Privacy & Active Coastal Life
Golf Island (Island D) is organised as a single-concept community: all residential, recreational, and hospitality elements serve the country club lifestyle. The island's 302 villas are distributed across golf-front and beachfront clusters — none face roads or commercial zones. The 30,000 sq m Sports Country Club provides residents with tennis, football, swimming, cycling, archery, and equestrian facilities on a private membership basis. A Boutique Marina Village of restaurants, retail, and a boutique hotel completes the daily amenity offer without introducing urban density.
Residential clusters are intentionally limited in size, ensuring quiet surroundings and unobstructed views of either the beach or the golf course.
Community life is built around the country club, which functions as both a wellness hub and social centre for residents — hosting events, training sessions, and family recreation.
No high-rise buildings or mixed-use congestion — Island D maintains a villa-only policy to preserve its sense of exclusivity and long-term value.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Golf Island (Island D)
Golf Island — Island D — is the private country club community within Dubai Islands, developed by Nakheel. It is designed around a 9-hole golf course, a 30,000 sq m private sports country club, and 302 low-density villas in golf-front and beachfront positions. The island also includes 439 hotel keys in boutique format and a compact Marina Village. It is a freehold zone open to all international buyers, with villa entry from AED 2.6M.
Golf Island’s private Sports Country Club spans 30,000 sq m and includes a 9-hole golf course, tennis academy, football pitches, outdoor swimming pools, cycling circuit, skateboarding zones, archery ranges, and equestrian tracks. These facilities operate on a country club membership basis available to island residents. The beach club provides an additional leisure and social venue with sea-facing amenities.
Both islands feature golf, but they serve different lifestyles. Oasis Island (Island C) has an 18-hole championship golf course within a wellness and nature-focused master plan, with eco-resorts and 1.1M sq m of parkland. Golf Island (Island D) has a 9-hole course within a private sports country club — the focus is on active living across multiple sports disciplines and villa privacy, not wellness or parkland. Island D is for sports enthusiasts; Island C is for wellness and nature buyers.
Golf Island properties start from AED 2.6M for villa residences. The island is designed as a villa-only community — no apartments or high-rise formats are planned. All 302 villas are positioned on either golf-front or beachfront plots, with pricing varying by plot position, villa size, and developer release. Contact Preference Properties for current availability and floor plan details.
Short-term rental yields on Golf Island are estimated at 11–13% annually for golf-front and beachfront villas, driven by the private club membership included with residency and the scarcity of comparable product in Dubai. Long-term yields are estimated at 8%+ annually. The 439-key boutique hotel presence on the island creates a tourism-facing environment that supports consistent short-term occupancy.
Yes. Purchasing a property on Golf Island with a DLD-registered value of AED 2,000,000 or above qualifies for the UAE Golden Visa — a 10-year renewable residency permit. This applies to all nationalities, as Golf Island is a designated freehold zone. Mortgaged properties qualify on the full registered property value, not the equity amount paid. Golf Island entry prices start from AED 2.6M.
