Sunset Bay By Imtiaz: Apartments and Duplexes on Dubai Islands
Imtiaz Developments has brought Sunset Bay to Dubai Islands, placing apartments and duplexes on one of the emirate's newer waterfront addresses. The project runs from entry-level one-bedrooms at just under AED 1.7M through to three-bedroom duplexes approaching AED 4.6M, making the price spread one of the first things a buyer needs to understand.
A Waterfront District Still Defining Itself
Dubai Islands sits off the Deira coastline, connected to the mainland via bridge. As a residential destination, it is still developing. The projects going up there now are among the first wave, which means buyers today are entering a location that does not yet have an established neighbourhood character. That works differently depending on what you are buying for. For an owner-occupier, the question is how quickly amenities and services around the island catch up. For an investor, the early-entry logic on a master-planned waterfront district is clearer.
In terms of commuting, Business Bay and Downtown Dubai sit roughly 25 to 30 minutes by car. Dubai International Airport is closer, around 15 to 20 minutes east. For someone working in Deira or around the port areas, the location is particularly convenient.
What AED 1.69M to AED 4.58M Covers
The range tells you there are effectively two different projects here. The 1-bedroom apartments (948 sq ft) start at AED 1,690,000. That entry price puts Sunset Bay within reach of investors looking at single-bedroom waterfront units, and end-users buying their first property in Dubai.
At AED 2,500,000, the 2-bedroom apartments span a surprising size range: from 1,357 sq ft up to 2,683 sq ft depending on layout. A buyer at AED 2.5M for a 2,683 sq ft unit is getting significantly more floor space than they would at the same price in most other Dubai districts.
The 3-bedroom duplexes start at AED 4,582,939 with sizes from 2,088 to 2,562 sq ft. At nearly AED 4.6M, these are not value-play units. The duplex format, with two floors of living space, suits a family buyer or someone who specifically wants the separation between floors that a single-level apartment cannot offer.
Apartments in Five Layouts, Duplexes in Three
Apartments run in five layout types (A through E), covering one and two-bedroom configurations. Duplexes come in three layouts (A, B, C), all three-bedroom. The range of apartment layouts within the same price band reflects different floor plan shapes rather than major specification differences.
Amenities: Leisure-Weighted for Families
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Outdoor | Landscaped Gardens |
| Sport and Leisure | Gymnasium, Golf Club and Clubhouse |
| Water | Shared Pool, Children's Pool |
| Family | Children's Play Area |
| Practical | Covered Parking |
A Golf Club and Clubhouse is not standard issue in a residential launch of this scale. Most projects at this price point include a gym, a pool, and a play area. Imtiaz adding a golf facility signals the project is aimed at residents who want more than fitness basics. The dual children's facilities (a dedicated pool plus a play area) suggest families are the primary target, not a buy-to-let investor looking for compact units.
December 2026 Completion with 18 Months on the Clock
Construction started in December 2024. Completion is scheduled for December 2026. Buyers entering now are roughly at the midpoint of the build cycle. The project is not at its earliest stage, which reduces some of the uncertainty that comes with a freshly-launched off-plan development.
Getting In for 20%
| Stage | Payment |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 20% |
| During construction | 40% |
| At handover | 40% |
20% down puts entry costs in line with Dubai's typical off-plan structure. The construction and handover tranches each carry 40%, meaning the bulk of the commitment is split between the build period and completion. Buyers need to have the handover payment in place by December 2026, whether that means cash or a mortgage arranged ahead of time.