Isolana Residences by Hayaat Developments on Dubai Islands
Isolana Residences is a residential building by Hayaat Developments on Dubai Islands, the man-made island group that sits off the Deira shoreline in Dubai. The building is planned at 11 storeys with an estimated 71 units, to be split between apartments with one, two or three bedrooms and four penthouses.
The design is organised around its balconies: the project's architect set them out to echo the way wind shifts across the islands.
Inside the building
The specification named for the interiors covers flooring with a stone and travertine character, textured wall finishes and wood-panelled joinery. Kitchens are specified with built-in cabinetry and appliances from a German brand.
Beyond the units, the building is listed with parking bays reserved for electric vehicles, storage space for residents, security around the clock and an on-site office for facilities management.
Amenities
The shared facilities are planned on a podium level. The amenities named for Isolana Residences are:
- Infinity pool for families
- Gym and yoga room
- Sauna
- Padel tennis court
- Children's play area and day care centre
- Lobby lounge, second lounge and outdoor lounge
- Multi-purpose room
- Terraces, water features and zen gardens
Dubai Islands
Dubai Islands was formed from the reclaimed land left when the Palm Deira scheme was halted early in its construction. Under its earlier name, Deira Islands, the area already had resorts and a night market. In August 2022 Nakheel, the master developer, announced the current plan and renamed the area Dubai Islands.
The development is made up of five islands: Central Island, Marina Island, Elite Island, Golf Island and Shore Island. The largest of the five is Central Island and the smallest is Elite Island, while Shore Island is given over to sports and resorts.
Several parts of the islands are already open:
- Souk Al Marfa, the night market once called Deira Islands Night Souk, was completed in 2018, with 5,300 shops and close to 100 cafes and restaurants along its quay.
- Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai: a beachfront resort of 600 keys with a waterpark, managed by Centara Hotels & Resorts under a joint venture formed with Nakheel in September 2017. It is the first Centara property in the UAE.
- RIU Dubai opened in December 2020: a 33-storey hotel of 800 rooms with a rooftop pool deck and a water park, built by Nakheel with RIU Hotels & Resorts.
- Nakheel Marinas Dubai Islands opened in May 2023 on the northern coastline. It can berth as many as 13 superyachts at a time. There are 248 wet berths taking boats of up to 47 metres. A further 40 dry berths serve trailers of up to 20 metres.
Eight Nakheel beaches carry Blue Flag accreditation, and one or more of them is on Dubai Islands. Nakheel has also set aside a stretch of the islands' eastern shore where dogs may swim.