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Rixos Dubai Islands Hotel & Residences

Rixos Dubai Islands Hotel & Residences is a beachfront hospitality and branded-residence development on the Dubai Islands masterplan by Nakheel.

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TMW IntelligenceVerified Oct 5, 2026
AnnouncedBreaking GroundConstructionOpening SoonNow Open
2024
Start
2027
Completion
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Broke ground 2024, completing 2027.

The story so far
Announced Jul 26, 2023Nakheel, with Excelsior Real Estate, launched Rixos Dubai Islands Hotel & Residences, the first luxury hotel-and-residence offering on the Dubai Islands masterplan
nakheel.com
Sales launched Nov 15, 2023Nakheel launched Rixos Phase II Beach Residences (331 residences) for sale
nakheel.com
Broke ground 2024
Main contractor appointed Feb 2, 2024Nakheel awarded the Rixos Bay Residences and Villas construction contract to Sembol Construction, with works set to commence soon; recorded start_date 2023-07 was the sales-launch date, so construction start corrected to 2024 per Nakheel
nakheel.com
Bay Residences past the halfway mark Jun 11, 2026Nakheel's official construction dashboard puts Bay Residences and Villas at 55.85% complete with superstructure topped, and Beach Residences at 33.36% with superstructure 80% done.
nakheel.com
Bay Residences structure complete Jun 11, 2026Nakheel's June 2026 inspection puts the Bay Residences and villas at 55.85% overall with the superstructure finished and finishes and MEP underway, while the Beach Residences reach 33.36% with their superstructure 80% built
nakheel.com
Superstructure nearly done on the bay side Jun 11, 2026Nakheel's own tracker puts Bay Residences and Villas at 55.85 percent overall with structure topped, and Beach Residences at 33.36 percent with superstructure 80 percent complete, as of the 11 June 2026 inspection
nakheel.com
Under construction
Expected opening 2027
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About the project

Rixos Dubai Islands Hotel & Residences is a beachfront hospitality and branded-residence development on the Dubai Islands masterplan by Nakheel. Set within a secluded cove with direct access to a private beach, it pairs all-inclusive Rixos resort hospitality with one to three-bedroom apartments, four-bedroom duplexes, beach houses, and standalone villas. Residents share hotel-style lobbies, infinity pools, a spa and fitness centre, and residential lounges.

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The Dubai market 90 · Saturated supplyDubai Islands 49-project pipeline · 16,987 residences and keys · peak Late ’27 Explore the market →
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Frequently asked

Where is Rixos Dubai Islands Hotel & Residences located?

Rixos Dubai Islands Hotel & Residences is located in Dubai.

When will Rixos Dubai Islands Hotel & Residences be completed?

Rixos Dubai Islands Hotel & Residences is under construction, with completion expected in 2027.

Who is developing Rixos Dubai Islands Hotel & Residences?

Nakheel is the developer behind Rixos Dubai Islands Hotel & Residences.