Rixos Hotel and Residences Phase 2

Rixos Hotel and Residences Phase 2 is a branded residential development by Nakheel, occupying a beachfront position on Dubai Islands and scheduled for handover in Q1 2027. Spread across four buildings, the project combines private apartments, duplex units and beach houses with direct access to the on-site Rixos hotel and its associated services.

# Four Buildings on a Reclaimed Shoreline

Dubai Islands sits to the north of the city, a group of five man-made islands connected to the mainland via the Infinity Bridge. The location places residents at a remove from the density of central Dubai while remaining within the Nakheel masterplan, which incorporates resort hotels, retail village centres and waterfront promenades across more than 50 kilometres of shoreline.

Phase 2 of the Rixos residential scheme extends a project that anchors itself around the hotel's all-inclusive service model. Four residential buildings form the development, set within landscaped grounds that include garden terraces and a beachfront strip. The architectural language is contemporary and spare: floor-to-ceiling glazing, glass balustrades and a minimalist facade that prioritises sea views over ornamentation.

# Residences, Layouts and Specification

The unit mix runs from one-bedroom apartments through to four-bedroom duplex penthouses, with beach houses also forming part of the offering. Apartments occupy the tower floors and range from one to three bedrooms. Beach houses sit at podium level, configured across two storeys with two or three bedrooms, private terraces and gardens facing the water.

The four-bedroom duplexes include a private terrace with a swimming pool, a relatively uncommon provision at this scale. Standard apartments feature glass balustrades on the balconies to maintain sightlines to the sea.

# Finishes and Fittings

Specification across the development includes porcelain tile flooring in living areas, engineered wood staircases in duplex and beach house units, and kitchens fitted with engineered stone countertops and wood veneer cabinetry. Master bathrooms carry a stone feature wall alongside engineered stone surfaces. Secondary bathrooms use a porcelain feature wall with matching countertops. Metal finishes throughout are brushed champagne. Kitchens are fully equipped. Units are delivered unfurnished.

Service charges are set at AED 25 per square foot annually.

# Amenities Reserved for Residents

The amenity programme sits within the residential buildings and is separate from the hotel's public facilities. It includes a spa, treatment rooms, a gym, adults' pool, kids' pool, kids' play area, residents' lounge, lobby café, screening room and gaming room. The list is broad in scope, covering wellness, entertainment and family use without overlap.

Access to the Rixos hotel itself extends the practical offer: concierge, beach services and food and beverage outlets form part of the branded residence proposition, which is the primary distinction between this product and a conventional freehold apartment.

# Connectivity and the Dubai Islands Context

Dubai Islands currently operates as a destination under active development. The Infinity Bridge provides the main road connection to the mainland, linking the islands to Deira and the broader road network. Dubai International Airport sits to the south-east, placing the islands within a reasonable drive of one of the world's busiest aviation hubs.

The masterplan incorporates hotels, sports facilities, marina infrastructure and beach clubs across the five islands. For buyers, this means the surrounding environment is still forming, which carries both opportunity and the usual caveats of an emerging address.

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

Branded residences in Dubai have attracted consistent demand from international buyers who want a managed, service-oriented product rather than a self-managed investment. The Rixos flag carries recognition across the GCC and Eastern Europe, markets where the brand already operates resorts, and that familiarity has commercial weight at resale and in the short-term rental segment.

Phase 2 is currently out of stock, which limits immediate acquisition options but reflects the absorption rate that the first phase established. Buyers tracking the project for secondary market entry, or monitoring Nakheel's broader Dubai Islands pipeline, will find this development relevant as a pricing reference for the island's beachfront tier. Completion in Q1 2027 places it within a delivery window when Dubai Islands is expected to have materially more infrastructure in place than at present, a consideration that affects both lifestyle readiness and resale positioning.