Investment · Bluewaters Island

Bluewaters Island Investment Checklist

The due-diligence checklist to run before you commit to a Bluewaters Island purchase.

Price per sqft

AED 3,400 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 175,000/yr

Gross yield

6–7%

Short-let occupancy

87%

Before you offer

Verify the title deed and service-charge history, check the OA's holiday-home stance, pull comparable transactions from the DLD, confirm chiller arrangement, and inspect the actual view line rather than the brochure render.

Run the numbers

At AED 3,400 per sqft and 6–7%, model both AED 175,000 long-term and AED 319,773 short-let scenarios against your AED 2,652,000 entry, with 6–7% transaction costs included.

Bluewaters Island at a glance

Bluewaters Island is an island of sea-view residences wrapped around Ain Dubai. Buying sits at AED 3,400 per sqft — roughly AED 2,652,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 175,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 1,007 a night at 87% occupancy, around AED 319,773 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 441,287 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest mistake buyers make in Bluewaters Island?

Paying a prime per-sqft price for a compromised view or a tower with an above-average service charge.

Should I use an agent?

Use a RERA-registered brokerage — the 2% fee usually pays for itself in negotiation and diligence.