Villa del Gavi, Dubai Islands
Mr Eight Development is building Villa del Gavi on Dubai Islands, a waterfront peninsula off the Deira coastline. The development connects to the mainland by road, placing residents at the water's edge while keeping central Dubai accessible. The project offers apartments and duplexes in a price range from AED 3.65M to AED 10.6M, with construction already underway and handover targeted for December 2027.
A Waterfront Address Off Deira
Dubai Islands sits immediately off the Deira shoreline. Deira is a dense, established part of Dubai with road access to the airport, the Gold Souk and Spice Souk, and the main routes into Business Bay and Downtown. The island setting creates a degree of separation from the mainland's traffic and density, while the road connection keeps access practical. The airport's proximity to the Deira area suits buyers who travel frequently. Dubai Islands is less built-up than districts like the Marina or Palm Jumeirah. It is in active development, and buyers entering now are part of an early wave rather than a settled community. The tradeoff is a coastal address at a stage where the surrounding area is still forming.
AED 3.65M to AED 10.6M: What the Spread Tells You
The price range is wide, roughly three times from the entry point to the ceiling. Villa del Gavi offers both apartments and duplexes, and that combination accounts for most of the spread. A buyer at AED 3,659,000 is looking at a smaller apartment. A buyer approaching AED 10,645,000 is targeting a larger duplex, where the additional space and levels account for the premium. The apartment tier covers the lower portion of that range, with duplexes accounting for the upper end. Investors considering an entry-level unit sit at one end; families budgeting for a full duplex with space across two levels sit at the other. Both access the same location and the same amenity set.
Apartments and Duplexes
The duplex option sets Villa del Gavi apart from a standard apartment building. Duplexes offer separate living and sleeping levels within a managed building, a configuration that suits buyers who want space and vertical separation without the upkeep of a standalone villa. The two-level format creates a clear distinction between living and sleeping areas, which single-floor apartments of comparable size cannot replicate. Apartments suit investors and owner-occupiers looking for a simpler layout at a lower entry price. Having both types in a single development means buyers at different budget levels share the same building facilities and address.
What the Amenities Say About the Project's Target Resident
| Theme | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Wellness | Indoor Swimming Pool, Gymnasium |
| Outdoors | Landscaped Gardens |
| Dining | Restaurants |
| Family | Children's Play Area |
| Security | CCTV Security |
An indoor pool provides year-round usability and signals a higher build specification. The presence of on-site restaurants alongside a children's play area positions this as a project aimed at owner-occupiers and long-stay residents rather than a purely transactional product. The amenity set serves residents who want daily convenience within the building. Families and longer-term occupants are the clear target here, not short-hold investors.
Delivery: December 2027
Construction started in September 2025 and has been underway for over a year. Handover is targeted for December 2027, roughly 14 months from now. With roughly equal time behind it and ahead, the project sits at its midpoint in the construction timeline. Buyers entering today are joining an active build, not starting from the ground up. For those planning occupancy or a rental start in early 2028, the timeline fits.
Getting In for 20%
| Stage | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 20% |
| During construction | 15% |
| On handover | 65% |
The schedule is back-loaded. The 20% down payment is due at signing, the only commitment before construction progresses further. Then 15% spreads across the remaining construction period. 65% falls due at handover in December 2027, which means the majority of the purchase price concentrates in that final month. The structure carries low commitment through the build phase, then a single large settlement at the end. December 2027 is the key financial event in this payment schedule.
