Amali Island

Amali Island is a collection of 24 villas developed by Amali Properties on a private island within The World Islands archipelago, approximately four kilometres off the Dubai coastline. Designed by architecture studio ELASTIC with interiors by Hirsch Bedner Associates, the project is scheduled for completion in Q1 2027 and sits at the more remote, deliberately exclusive end of Dubai's residential spectrum.

# Four buildings on a man-made shore

The World Islands archipelago was conceived as a cartographic feat: a cluster of man-made landmasses arranged in the rough outline of a global map, reclaimed from the Arabian Gulf. Amali Island occupies one of these plots, and the project spans four buildings across the site. Construction is underway, with progress currently recorded at just under 12 per cent.

ELASTIC's approach to the architecture draws on coastal topography, producing two distinct facade treatments that the developer describes as "grande" and "minima" styles. The result is a set of villas that read differently depending on orientation and scale, rather than a uniform streetscape. For a project built on reclaimed land surrounded by open water, the relationship between structure and shoreline carries obvious design weight.

# Villa typologies and interior specification

Amali Island comprises four villa typologies split across the two architectural expressions. Specific size ranges and floor plan details are not yet publicly confirmed, but each residence includes a private pool and is unfurnished, leaving buyers to determine fit-out independently.

Interior design was handled by Hirsch Bedner Associates, a practice with a long track record in high-end hospitality. Their involvement here follows a similar logic: the material palette and spatial planning are oriented around the particular light conditions and water views of an island setting. The developer indicates that customisation is available across a spectrum from contemporary to more classical tones, though the scope of that programme sits with Amali Properties directly.

# What the island provides

The amenity list is compact but deliberate. A fitness centre and spa anchor the wellness provision. A members-only clubhouse, a restaurant and private beach access give residents reasons to stay on-island rather than commute to the mainland for daily needs.

For arrivals by sea, the project includes private berths. A helipad handles air access. Both details reinforce the positioning: Amali Island is not designed for people who intend to drive in and out of Dubai each morning.

# Access, isolation and the Arabian Gulf

The World Islands sit roughly four kilometres offshore, accessed by boat or helicopter. There is no bridge connection to the mainland. That distance is a feature for the buyer this project targets, not a friction point.

The service charge is set at 5 AED per square foot.

# Who this project is built for

Amali Island suits a specific kind of buyer: one who already has a primary residence in Dubai or elsewhere and is looking for something that sits outside the conventional tower or gated-community framework. The island location removes it entirely from the density of Palm Jumeirah or Dubai Marina. It is closer in spirit to a private island retreat than a residential development in the conventional sense.

With 24 villas across a single island, scarcity is structural rather than manufactured. The project is currently listed as out of stock, which means prospective buyers should contact JRE directly to discuss resale availability or secondary market options as the 2027 completion date approaches.