Rixos Hotel and Residences Phase 1

Rixos Hotel and Residences Phase 1 occupies a beachfront position on Dubai Islands, the five-island archipelago developed by Nakheel to the north of the city. Comprising two buildings scheduled for completion in Q4 2026, the project pairs a Rixos hotel with a dedicated residential component, placing owners inside a hospitality structure while keeping private amenities separate from the hotel operation.

# The Two Buildings and Their Place on Dubai Islands

Dubai Islands is Nakheel's most ambitious coastal undertaking since the Palm, stretching across more than 50 kilometres of waterfront and connected to the mainland via the Infinity Bridge. The project is positioned to absorb demand for resort-style living that remains, for now, underserved on the northern edge of the city.

The Rixos development sits within this broader island framework as one of the earlier branded residential releases. Two buildings form Phase 1, each oriented to maximise views across open water. The architecture follows a contemporary residential logic: glass balustrades, generous terraces, and a landscaped ground plane that mediates between the buildings and the beach.

# Residences, Layouts and Specification

The residential range runs from one-bedroom apartments through to three-bedroom units, with duplex apartments and beach houses also available. Outdoor space is a consistent feature across typologies, whether that takes the form of a standard balcony, a larger terrace, or a private garden attached to a ground-floor beach house.

Finish specification across the apartments and beach houses is consistent in its material palette. Floors are porcelain tile throughout, with engineered wood staircases in the duplexes and beach houses. Kitchens are fitted with engineered stone countertops and wood veneer cabinetry. The master bathroom receives a stone feature wall alongside an engineered stone countertop; secondary bathrooms follow with a porcelain feature wall. Hardware and detailing are in brushed champagne metal and wood finishes. Kitchens are fully equipped.

# Amenities Reserved for Residents

The amenity offer is contained and purposeful. An adults pool and a separate kids pool address different occupant profiles without overlap. On the wellness side, there is a spa with dedicated treatment rooms, alongside a gym and fitness centre. Social and leisure spaces include a residents' lounge, a gaming room, a screening room, and a lobby café. A kids play area rounds out the family-facing provision.

These facilities operate independently from the hotel, meaning access is not shared with transient guests. That separation is a material consideration for buyers evaluating hotel-branded residences.

# Distances: Airport, Beach, and the City

Dubai Islands Beach sits 1.6 kilometres from the development, the most immediate leisure asset. Dubai International Airport is 14.3 kilometres away, a relevant figure for frequent travellers. Downtown Dubai lies 20.4 kilometres from the site, reflecting the northern positioning of the islands relative to the city's commercial and retail core. Al Manar Tarbiya School is 6.9 kilometres distant, and Almuteena Park 7.5 kilometres.

The island connectivity via the Infinity Bridge is the critical infrastructure variable. As the islands continue to develop, that link becomes progressively more useful.

# Who This Project Suits and Where It Sits in the Market

Phase 1 is now out of stock, which is itself a data point. Demand for branded residences with a credible hospitality operator, on a coastal address with direct beach access, has proven sufficient to absorb the initial release ahead of a 2026 completion.

For international buyers, the Rixos flag carries recognition across Europe, the GCC and broader MENA markets. The all-inclusive operational model associated with Rixos hotels gives the residential product a legibility that generic branded residences sometimes lack. For a buyer seeking a home that functions equally as a second residence and a low-friction asset, that clarity has value. The beach house and duplex formats further extend the project's appeal to family buyers who want a ground-level connection to the landscape rather than a standard apartment floor plate.