Bluewaters
Living and investing in Bluewaters
Bluewaters Residences is a luxurious waterfront community situated on a private island near Ain Dubai, the world’s tallest observation wheel at over 250 meters. The community features ten residential buildings, offering a range of apartments for sale, from one to three-bedroom units to penthouses, all located on Bluewaters Island.
Bluewaters Island is an artificial island located adjacent to Jumeirah Beach Residence in Dubai, developed by Meraas. This $1.6 billion development features a mix of apartments and townhouses, alongside 5-star hotels, retail spaces, and entertainment venues.
The island is renowned for hosting Ain Dubai, the largest observation wheel in the world. Standing more than 250 meters tall, Ain Dubai offers panoramic views of the surrounding cityscape. Bluewaters Island, developed by Meraas—the real estate powerhouse behind City Walk in Jumeirah and The Beach at Jumeirah Beach Residence—is regarded as one of Dubai’s premier destinations.
Situated just 500 meters from Jumeirah Beach Residence, the development includes ten residential buildings, two 5-star hotels, 164 retail and dining outlets, and the iconic Ain Dubai. The residential options on the island consist of 698 apartments, ranging from one to three bedrooms, with each unit allotted one or two parking spaces. Additionally, the development boasts four penthouses and 17 townhouses, with amenities such as gyms, swimming pools, landscaped gardens, and children’s playgrounds available to residents.
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What are service charges in Bluewaters?
Service charges are the annual fees owners pay for maintenance of the building and the community. They are set per square foot, approved by RERA and differ from building to building. We give you the exact figure for any home in Bluewaters before you make an offer.
Is Bluewaters a freehold area?
Yes. Bluewaters is one of Dubai's designated freehold areas, so buyers of any nationality can own property there outright, with a title deed issued by the Dubai Land Department.
What does it cost to buy a property in Dubai on top of the price?
Budget for about 6% to 7% on top of the purchase price. The Dubai Land Department transfer fee is 4% of the price. The registration trustee fee is about AED 4,200 for a property above AED 500,000, the title deed fee is about AED 580, and agency commission is typically 2% plus VAT. Buyers with a mortgage also pay a mortgage registration fee of 0.25% of the loan amount.
Does buying property in Dubai give me a residence visa?
Property worth AED 2 million or more can qualify the owner for a 10-year Golden Visa, and property worth AED 750,000 or more for a 2-year investor visa. The rules are set by the UAE authorities and change from time to time, so we confirm your eligibility before you commit to a purchase.
Fees and rules as of 2026. We confirm the exact figures for your purchase before you commit. Read the full guides
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