Investment · Bluewaters Island

Resale Value in Bluewaters Island

How quickly property resells in Bluewaters Island, what buyers pay, and how to exit well.

Price per sqft

AED 3,400 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 175,000/yr

Gross yield

6–7%

Short-let occupancy

87%

Liquidity

Bluewaters Island trades at AED 3,400 per sqft, and well-priced units typically go under offer within four to ten weeks. Sea, skyline or park views, vacant possession and a clean service-charge record are what shorten that window.

Exit costs

Budget 2% agency commission, an NOC fee of AED 500–5,000 to the developer, and mortgage settlement if financed. There is no capital gains tax in the UAE.

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

Is there capital gains tax in Dubai?

No — the UAE does not levy capital gains tax on individual property sales.

How long does it take to sell in Bluewaters Island?

Typically four to ten weeks at market price, faster with vacant possession.