North Dubai · off Deira

Where Dubai Islands is

At a glance

Off Deira, north Dubai. Road via Deira / Infinity Bridge connection. DXB about 15–20 minutes off-peak, longer at peak. No metro on the islands.

What is close

DXB, Deira mainland, Gold Souq metro on the mainland.

What is not

A metro station on the islands; a finished mall as a daily given.

Bridge and tunnel status (updated 12 November 2026)

The Al Khaleej Street Tunnel in Deira opened on 8 November 2026. The RTA says the works link the bridge ramp from Dubai Islands to the tunnel, towards Al Mamzar. The direct bridge from Dubai Islands to Bur Dubai is still under construction, with no opening date in the RTA’s release. The RTA targets 2030 for the full Al Shindagha Corridor. Source: RTA, 8 Nov 2026. Read our news note.

How to visit

Drive. Do not treat a brochure map as the gate you will use.