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News · 12 November 2026 · independent, not advice BEYOND Developments launched SHIONE on 10 November 2026. It is the second project in its SIORA beachfront masterplan on Island B. What was announced What is still unclear Our read This…
News · 12 November 2026 · independent, not advice The RTA opened the Al Khaleej Street Tunnel in Deira on 8 November 2026. It sits on the road most Dubai Islands traffic uses today. What opened What has not opened…
A smaller developer has joined the Dubai Islands pipeline. Atara Development, a UAE boutique developer, announced Velora Residence in late October. What was announced What is still unclear Our read This is a boutique launch, not a Nakheel project. At…
On 8 October 2026, Nakheel awarded a marine works contract to Mar Marine for Island B. What is planned Why it matters Beach access shapes daily life on the island. Expect construction activity on that stretch until the works finish.…
On 5 October 2026, Nakheel announced Bay Estate, a gated waterfront community on Dubai Islands. What we know What we don’t know yet This guide has no confirmed prices, payment plan or handover date for Bay Estate. Ask the developer…
Nakheel has now awarded main construction contracts for all 1,154 homes at Bay Grove Residences. The two contracts On 1 October 2026, phases 1 and 3 went to Metac. The contract is over AED 800 million for 537 homes, due…