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Bay Estate
Verda, Cala, Agora
Bay Estate is a new gated waterfront community by Nakheel at Dubai Islands, announced on 5 October 2026. The first release has about 360 three and four bedroom garden villas, attached villas and townhouses in three neighbourhoods: Cala, Verda and Agora. Nakheel has not yet published a handover date.
- HandoverQ4 2029 to Q1 2031 (portal listings; Q1 2031 for Cala and Agora)
- Payment plan20/60/20
- Bedrooms3, 4
- StatusLaunched
Reviewed by Ayman Hoque, Operations Manager, Live Dubai InternationalDubai Land Department broker card no. 55937 · Checked 15 October 2026 · 8 sources
Key facts
Bay Estate at a glance
- Developer
- Nakheel
- Location
- Dubai Islands
- Type
- Villas and townhouses
- Bedrooms
- 3, 4
- Homes
- About 360 homes in the first release, plus beachfront and waterfront plots
- Launched
- October 2026
- Handover
- Q4 2029 to Q1 2031 (portal listings; Q1 2031 for Cala and Agora)
- Payment plan
- 20/60/20
Checked 15 October 2026. Prices are not shown here because they change often. Ask for today’s price list.
Highlights
What stands out
- Announced by Nakheel on 5 October 2026
- About 360 three and four bedroom homes at launch
- Three neighbourhoods: Cala, Verda and Agora
- 2.4 km of beachfront and 6.5 km of waterfront
- Gated entry, swimmable lagoons and a marina
Amenities
- Swimmable lagoons
- Beach access
- Beach club
- Clubhouse
- Marina
- Retail
- Wellness spaces
- Sports courts
- Children's play areas
- Walking routes
Payment plan
How you pay for Bay Estate
On a home priced at AED 1,000,000 that is AED 200,000 on booking, AED 600,000 during construction, AED 200,000 on handover. Government registration fees are paid on top.
20% on booking, 60% during construction, 20% on handover, as shown on portal listings for Verda, Cala and Agora. Not confirmed by Nakheel. A portal page for Bay Estate as a whole shows 25/55/20.
Plans change between launches and unit types. We confirm the current plan in writing with the price list.
Location
Where Bay Estate is
Bay Estate is on Dubai Islands, off the Deira coast in the north of the city. Nakheel says Dubai International Airport is within 10 km and Downtown Dubai within 15 km, with three bridges linking the islands to the mainland.
Nearby
- Dubai International AirportWithin 10 km
- Downtown DubaiWithin 15 km
- Gold Souq Metro StationAbout 10 min drive
- The Dubai FrameAbout 22 min drive
Travel times are approximate and depend on traffic.
Who Bay Estate suits
- Families who want a gated villa or townhouse near the water
- Buyers who can wait several years for a new community
- Buyers who want to be close to the airport and old Dubai
Check before you buy
- Nakheel has not published a handover date. Portal listings show Q1 2031 for Cala and Agora, and Q4 2029 on a page for Bay Estate as a whole.
- Portal pages differ on the payment plan (20/60/20 for Cala, Verda and Agora; 25/55/20 for Bay Estate as a whole).
- Home sizes and the split of homes between Cala, Verda and Agora are not published yet.
- The payment plan shown on portals is not confirmed in Nakheel's announcement.
- This is a brand new launch, so no construction has been reported.
The developer
The island developer behind the Palms, now owned by Dubai Holding
Prices and floor plans
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FAQs
Bay Estate: common questions
When will Bay Estate be finished?
Nakheel has not published a date. Portal listings show January 2031 for the Cala and Agora neighbourhoods. Ask for the date for the home you choose.
Who is the developer of Bay Estate?
Nakheel, part of Dubai Holding Real Estate.
Where is Bay Estate?
On Dubai Islands, off the Deira coast. Nakheel says the airport is within 10 km and Downtown Dubai within 15 km.
What is the payment plan at Bay Estate?
Portal listings show 20/60/20: 20% on booking, 60% during construction and 20% on handover. Confirm with Nakheel.
What homes are available at Bay Estate?
Three and four bedroom garden villas, attached villas and townhouses, plus beachfront and waterfront plots.
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Bay VillasIsland B, Dubai Islands · Q2 2027
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This page is a guide, not financial advice. Details come from the developer and public records and can change. Check the project and its escrow account with the Dubai Land Department before you pay.