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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.
From AED 5m
- ≈ £1.02m · $1.36m
Plan: 20/60/20
Handover: Q4 2029 to Q1 2031
Since 2003 · Dubai + London · Licence 601049 · RERA ORN 1219
Key information
Bay Estate at a glance
- Developer
- Nakheel
- Location
- Dubai Islands
- Homes
- 3, 4
- Handover
- Q4 2029 to Q1 2031The developer’s date. Use the date in your sale agreement.
- Government fee
- 4% of the price to the Dubai Land DepartmentAED 200,000 on the starting price
- Payment plan
- 20/60/20
All key information3 more facts: status, launched, number of homes
- Status
- Launched
- Launched
- October 2026
- Number of homes
- About 360 homes in the first release, plus beachfront and waterfront plots
Checked 15 October 2026 against the developer’s own pages and public records. Starting prices are the developer’s published figures and change often: ask for today’s price list.
Reviewed by Ayman Hoque, Operations Manager, Live Dubai InternationalDubai Land Department broker card no. 55937 · Checked 15 October 2026 · 8 sources
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
More that stands out2 more points and 10 amenities listed by the developer
- 2.4 km of beachfront and 6.5 km of waterfront
- Gated entry, swimmable lagoons and a marina
- 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
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.
What it costs to buy
- PriceFrom AED 5m
- Dubai Land Department fee (4%)AED 200,000
- RegistrationAbout AED 520
- Developer’s admin feeVaries by project
Pounds and dollars are a guide, at mid-market rates on 3 November 2026; your bank’s rate will differ. Plans as published by the developer change between launches and unit types: we confirm the current plan in writing with the price list, and yours is the one in the sale agreement.
Before you buy
Before you buy, check
- 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.
Check the project and its escrow account with the Dubai Land Department before you pay.
Who Bay Estate suits3 kinds of buyer
- 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
Prices and floor plans
Today’s prices for Bay Estate
We send the current price list, floor plans and payment plan, and tell you honestly how it compares with similar projects. No spam.
More about Bay Estate
Where it isDubai Islands · 4 places nearby
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.
- 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.
Common questions5 answered from the facts above
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.
Everything elseOther Nakheel projects, sources
Other Nakheel projects
Nakheel · Dubai IslandsWaterfrontBeach Residences Dubai IslandsFrom AED 2.6m≈ £530k · $708k
Nakheel · Island BWaterfrontBay Grove ResidencesFrom AED 1.85m≈ £377k · $504k
Nakheel · Palm JumeirahWaterfrontComo ResidencesFrom AED 21m≈ £4.28m · $5.72mSources 8, checked 15 October 2026
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.