DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands

By One Development in Dubai Islands, Dubai

Price from: AED 1,050,000; about £215K or $286K
Payment plan: 60/40; 60% before handover, or 1 other plan
Handover: Q4 2027
Status: Off-plan

Rendering of DO Hotels & Residences on the Dubai Islands waterfront, seen from the water

Rendering of the curved seven-storey facade with balconies and palms

Rendering of the building and its pool beside the waterfront road

Rendering of the street-side entrance at dusk

Aerial rendering of the pool deck, cabanas and padel court

Rendering of a terrace looking over the water at sunset

Rendering of the pool and boardwalk running towards the marina

Rendering of the hotel lobby with a sculptural ceiling

Rendering of an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area facing the sea

Rendering of a living room in warm neutral tones

Rendering of a bedroom with a sea view at sunset

Payment plan

60/40

60% due before handover

Down payment and construction instalmentsBefore handover60%AED 630,000
On handoverQ4 202740%AED 420,000
Paid before handoverAED 630,000

The developer's fact sheet gives 60% before handover and 40% on completion, without the instalment dates. Ask for the schedule in writing.

Amounts are worked on a studio apartment at its starting price of AED 1,050,000. Change home type

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Homes and prices

DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands offers studio apartments, 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments. Open a home type for its payment schedule, buying costs and the nearest alternatives.

Studio apartmentsFrom AED 1.05M409 sq ft, AED 2,567 per sq ft, Hotel-managed serviced studio. Price and size from the developer's fact sheet.1-bedroom apartmentsFrom AED 1.98M831 sq ft, AED 2,383 per sq ft, Hotel-managed serviced apartment. Price and size from the developer's fact sheet.2-bedroom apartmentsFrom AED 3M1,177 sq ft, AED 2,549 per sq ft, Hotel-managed serviced apartment. Price and size from the developer's fact sheet.3-bedroom apartmentsFrom AED 5.5M2,062 sq ft, AED 2,667 per sq ft, Hotel-managed serviced apartment. Price and size from the developer's fact sheet.

Starting prices per the developer's price list, checked 13 November 2026. Sterling figures are indicative conversions. Ask for today's availability before relying on any figure.

Apartments
Studio to 3 bed
409 to 2,062 sq ft
120 homes
8 floors

Developer: One Development
Location: Dubai Islands, Dubai
Sales launched: June 2025
Brand: DO Hotels
Buildings: 1
Tenure: Freehold
Project registration no.: 3804
Golden Visa: Prices reach the AED 2 million threshold

Overview

A hotel-managed waterfront building on Dubai Islands by One Development, created with Amr Diab. Serviced studios to three bedrooms from AED 1.05 million, with handover due in Q4 2027.

DO Hotels & Residences is a single eight-storey building on Dubai Islands, the Nakheel islands off Deira, by One Development. It is the first project for DO Hotels, the hotel brand of One Development's parent group, and is presented as a music-themed hotel inspired by the Egyptian singer Amr Diab. The building holds 120 serviced apartments, from studios to three bedrooms, with the hotel running housekeeping, food and beverage service, valet and concierge. Sales opened in June 2025 and handover is due in the fourth quarter of 2027. Its Dubai Land Department project number is 3804.

The design turns to the water. Curved balconies wrap the facade, the pool deck sits between the building and the marina, and the developer gives about two minutes on foot to Dubai Islands' beach. Facilities follow the hotel model: a waterfront lobby and lounge, a fitness club, a spa with separate men's and women's areas, an outdoor pool and jacuzzi, a kids' pool, padel, tennis and a football pitch. Two recording studios carry the music theme. Dubai International Airport is about ten minutes away by the developer's estimate.

The fact sheet prices studios of 409 sq ft from AED 1.05 million, one-bedroom apartments of 831 sq ft from AED 1.98 million, two-bedroom apartments of 1,177 sq ft from AED 3 million and three-bedroom apartments of 2,062 sq ft from AED 5.5 million. The brochure gives an average of AED 2,356 per sq ft, well above most apartment launches on the islands. You are paying for the hotel service and the brand.

This is a hotel apartment, so the investment works differently from a standard flat. The developer offers a fully managed rental pool and describes 5% a year as protected, with projected total returns of up to 15%. Read the rental pool agreement before you rely on either figure: who pays the 5%, for how long, what fees come off first, and how many nights you may stay yourself. Hotel apartments are also harder to mortgage, and fewer banks lend on them.

The payment plan differs by source. The developer's fact sheet gives 60% before handover and 40% on completion, while Property Finder lists 20% on booking, 30% during construction and 50% on handover. Who it suits: a buyer who wants a hands-off, hotel-run holiday or income property on the water and is comfortable paying a premium for it. What to weigh: One Development has not yet completed a UAE project, and Dubai Islands has many competing launches due in the same years.

Buying costs

Government fees are paid on top of the purchase price. This is the position for the entry-level home; costs scale with price. In Dubai the registration authority is the DLD.

Purchase priceEntry studio apartment at DO Hotels & Residences Dubai IslandsAED 1,050,000

DLD transfer fee (4%)Paid to the Dubai Land Department on registration. The department lists it as 2% from each party, but contracts almost always pass the full 4% to the buyer, so a developer's '50% DLD waiver' means the developer is paying its own listed half. Off-plan, it is paid when the sale is registered in the Oqood system.AED 42,000

Oqood registration admin feeOqood portal fee of AED 1,000 plus knowledge and innovation fees, for registering the off-plan sale contract.AED 1,020

Estimated total to completeAED 1,093,020about £224K

Developers may add their own administration charge on off-plan sales. It is set by the developer, not the land department, so it is not included in this estimate: ask for it in writing before you reserve. Adjust the assumptions in the buying cost calculator.

Golden Visa. Larger unit types here are priced above AED 2 million, the threshold for the 10-year visa by property. Check eligibility

Location

On the waterfront of Dubai Islands, the Nakheel islands off Deira, facing the marina. The developer gives about two minutes to the beach and ten minutes to Dubai International Airport.

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Dubai Islands beach: 2 min
Dubai International Airport: 10 min

Approximate drive times in normal traffic.

About Dubai Islands

More than 20 km of beaches and 60 km of waterfront, according to Nakheel
About 20 minutes to Dubai International Airport
Mid-rise and low-rise buildings rather than towers
Wide choice of developers, from Nakheel and Ellington to smaller private firms

Dubai Islands area guide

Amenities

Waterfront lobby with concierge and lounge
Fitness club
Indoor and outdoor gym
Separate men's and women's spa with sauna and steam rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Outdoor jacuzzi
Kids' pool
Football pitch
Padel court
Tennis court
Basketball and volleyball courts
Two recording studios
Co-working space
All-day dining restaurant
Coffee corner by the marina
Housekeeping and laundry
Food and beverage service
Concierge and valet parking
Basement parking
24-hour security

Developer: One Development

A young UAE developer building AI-connected apartment towers: Laguna Residence in Dubailand, DO Hotels & Residences on Dubai Islands and ONE Residence on Al Reem Island.

Headquarters: Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ownership: Privately held. The real estate arm of ONE International Holding, part of the Al Gebely family's AGH group.

One Development profile and track record

Adviser's view

What works

A hotel operator runs the building and the rental pool, so ownership is hands-off.
The developer offers 5% a year as protected within its managed rental pool. Check the terms in the agreement.
About two minutes on foot to the Dubai Islands beach and ten minutes by car to Dubai International Airport, by the developer's estimates.
A small building of 120 apartments, with a music theme and recording studios that set it apart from its neighbours.
Freehold ownership, with handover due in the fourth quarter of 2027.

What to weigh

Prices average about AED 2,356 per sq ft, a premium over most apartment launches on Dubai Islands.
Rental pool terms decide the return: check the guarantor, the term, the fees and the limits on owner use.
Hotel apartments are harder to mortgage than standard homes, and fewer banks lend on them.
The developer and Property Finder give different payment plans. Get the schedule in writing.
One Development has no completed UAE project yet, and Dubai Islands has many launches due in the same years.

Questions buyers ask

How much is an apartment at DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands?

The developer's fact sheet prices studios from AED 1.05 million, one-bedroom apartments from AED 1.98 million, two-bedroom apartments from AED 3 million and three-bedroom apartments from AED 5.5 million. Property Finder gives a launch price of about AED 2.2 million.

Does DO Hotels & Residences guarantee a rental return?

The developer describes a fully managed rental pool with 5% a year protected and projected total returns of up to 15%. Treat these as the developer's figures until you have read the rental pool agreement, including who pays the 5%, for how long and what fees are deducted.

When is DO Hotels & Residences due for handover?

The developer gives the fourth quarter of 2027, and Property Finder shows December 2027.

What is the payment plan?

The developer's fact sheet gives 60/40: 60% before handover and 40% on completion. Property Finder lists 20% on booking, 30% during construction and 50% on handover. Ask which plan your sales offer uses.

Can I live in a DO Hotels & Residences apartment?

The apartments are hotel-managed serviced units sold freehold. How often owners may stay, and on what terms, is set by the hotel management and rental pool agreements, so check those before buying a home to live in.

What is the connection to Amr Diab?

The Egyptian singer is One Development's brand ambassador, and DO Hotels & Residences is presented as a music-themed hotel inspired by him. Two recording studios are among its facilities.

Who is the developer of DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands?

DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands is being developed by One Development. About One Development: A young UAE developer building AI-connected apartment towers: Laguna Residence in Dubailand, DO Hotels & Residences on Dubai Islands and ONE Residence on Al Reem Island.

Can foreigners buy at DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands?

Yes. Dubai Islands is a designated area where buyers of any nationality can own freehold property, whether or not they live in the UAE. The purchase is registered with the DLD.

What fees are payable on top of the price at DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands?

The main cost is the DLD transfer fee (4%). On the entry price of AED 1,050,000 that comes to about AED 42,000, plus small administration charges. There is no stamp duty, no annual property tax and no tax on rental income for individuals in the UAE, though your home country may tax you. Our buying cost calculator itemises it.

Sources and verification

Facts on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026. Prices, availability and payment plans are set by the developer and can change without notice; treat them as a guide until you have a current offer in writing.

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Starting prices are from the developer's list, checked 13 November 2026.

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Studio apartments

60/40 plan

Paid before handover: AED 630,000 (60%)
Registration fees, estimate: AED 43,020
Total to complete: AED 1,093,020

Fees are the published registration charges. Developers usually collect them at or soon after booking and can add their own administration charge. Every stage