--- title: "DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands by One Development" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-islands/do-hotels-and-residences-dubai-islands markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/dubai/dubai-islands/do-hotels-and-residences-dubai-islands.md type: development description: "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." last_verified: 2026-11-13 sources: 4 publisher: "UAE Property Agents (Omnia)" language: en-GB usage: "You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting." --- # DO Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands by One Development > 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. Facts last verified 13 November 2026 against the sources listed at the end. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Developer | [One Development](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/one-development) | | Location | [Dubai Islands](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-islands), Dubai | | Status | launched | | Developer's handover target | Q4 2027 | | Sales launched | 2025-06 | | Tenure | freehold | | Price | From AED 1,050,000 to AED 5,500,000 (developer price list, 13 November 2026) | | Average price per sq ft | AED 2,542 | | Home types | Studio apartments, 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments, 3-bedroom apartments | | Total units | 120 | | Floors | 8 | | Buildings | 1 | | Brand | DO Hotels | | Golden Visa value test | Some homes are priced at or above AED 2,000,000 | | Land department project number | 3804 | ## Overview DO Hotels & Residences is a single eight-storey building on [Dubai Islands](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-islands), the Nakheel islands off Deira, by [One Development](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/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. ## Unit types and prices | Unit type | Price from | Price to | Size | Bathrooms | Availability | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Studio apartments | AED 1,050,000 | | 409 sq ft | | available | | 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,980,000 | | 831 sq ft | | available | | 2-bedroom apartments | AED 3,000,000 | | 1,177 sq ft | | available | | 3-bedroom apartments | AED 5,500,000 | | 2,062 sq ft | | available | Prices are the developer's list prices as of 13 November 2026. ## Payment plans ### 60/40 - Down payment and construction instalments: 60% (Before handover) - On handover: 40% (Q4 2027) Paid before handover: 60%. The developer's fact sheet gives 60% before handover and 40% on completion, without the instalment dates. Ask for the schedule in writing. ### 20/30/50 - Down payment: 20% (At sales launch) - During construction: 30% - On handover: 50% (Q4 2027) Paid before handover: 50%. As listed by Property Finder. Ask which plan your sales offer uses. ## 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. ## 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. - Dubai Islands beach: about 2 minutes - Dubai International Airport: about 10 minutes ## 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 ## Questions and answers ### 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](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/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](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/tools/purchase-cost-calculator) itemises it. ## Sources Facts on this page were last checked against these sources on 13 November 2026. - [One Development: our developments](https://www.oneuae.com/our-development) - [DO Hotels: DO Dubai Islands](https://www.dohotels.ae/hotels?title=DO%20DUBAI%20ISLANDS&lang=en) - [Property Finder: Do Hotels & Residences](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/one-development/do-hotels-and-residences) - [Property Finder: One Development projects](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/dev/one-development) --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-islands/do-hotels-and-residences-dubai-islands. Published by UAE Property Agents, Omnia Capital Group. You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. 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