Sunset Bay 5 is the fifth building in the line and it is further along than its number suggests. Imtiaz had it at 40 per cent complete against an October 2027 handover, which puts it ahead of Sunset Bay Grand and roughly level with Sunset Bay 4 despite launching later.
Sunset Bay 5 by Imtiaz at a glance
| Developer | Imtiaz Developments |
| Community | Dubai Islands |
| Status | Under construction, 40 per cent |
| Handover | Q4 2027, October 2027 |
| Units | Not published |
| Unit types | One, two and three bedroom apartments |
| Starting price | Not published by the developer |
Every figure above is taken from Imtiaz’s own project page unless stated otherwise. Where the developer publishes nothing we say so rather than filling the gap with a number from a listings portal.
The payment plan
20 per cent on booking, instalments across construction, 40 per cent on completion.
Remember the Dubai Land Department transfer fee of 4 per cent is payable on top of the purchase price, along with a AED 250 title deed fee and roughly AED 4,000 plus VAT to the registration trustee on any sale above AED 500,000. Those are the DLD’s published figures and they apply to every property purchase in Dubai.
What is actually there
Adult only rooftop infinity pool, gym, clubhouse with a pool table, jacuzzi, outdoor dining and barbecue, kids playground, a sunken lounge terrace, table tennis, private terraces, an outdoor shower and EV charging.
Dubai Islands in short
Dubai Islands is Nakheel’s five island scheme off Deira, carrying more than 20 km of beach including a Blue Flag certified stretch. Imtiaz is the most active residential developer on it and states the island portfolio is worth more than AED 6 billion.
Our read on Sunset Bay 5 by Imtiaz
The Sunset Bay buildings are close enough to each other that the choice usually comes down to handover date and price rather than product. Sunset Bay 5 sits in the middle of the range on both. What it does have over the earlier buildings is a cleaner amenity brief, adult only on the roof with the family provision moved down, which matters more than it sounds if you are buying to live rather than to let. Unit counts and sizes are not published, so ask for the floor plate before you commit.
Residency
The ten year UAE Golden Visa threshold is AED 2 million of property and it did not change in 2026. Separately, in April 2026 the minimum property value for the two year investor visa was removed for sole owners, and the joint ownership floor came down to AED 400,000 per investor. Whether a specific unit here clears the Golden Visa threshold depends on the unit, so ask us to check it against the price you are actually being quoted.
Questions buyers ask about Sunset Bay 5 by Imtiaz
How many units are in Sunset Bay 5?
Imtiaz does not publish a unit count or individual sizes for Sunset Bay 5, unlike Sunset Bay 4 and Sunset Bay Grand where it does. Ask for the unit schedule and floor plates directly before reserving.
When does Sunset Bay 5 hand over?
Q4 2027, stated as October 2027 by the developer. Construction was at 40 per cent at the time of writing.
Is the pool at Sunset Bay 5 adult only?
The rooftop infinity pool is adult only. Family provision sits lower in the building alongside the kids playground, jacuzzi and the sunken lounge terrace.
Talk to us about Sunset Bay 5 by Imtiaz
Cresco Real Estate is a licensed UAE brokerage, RERA ORN 34288, with a head office in Dubai and a US office in Los Angeles. We can pull the registered Dubai Land Department transaction history on this building rather than the asking prices on a portal, and tell you what comparable units have actually sold for.
Ask us about Sunset Bay 5 by Imtiaz, or see the rest of the Imtiaz Developments portfolio.
Specifications, prices, payment plans and handover dates are as published by Imtiaz Developments and current as at 24 August 2026. Developers change all of these. Verify against the developer and the Dubai Land Department before you transact. This is general information and not legal, tax or investment advice.
More about Dubai Islands
Read the Cresco area guide to Dubai Islands. Prices, rental yields, handover timelines, schools, commute times and what actually sells there.
Open the Dubai Islands area guide
You may also want to read how buying off plan works and work out the rental yield.
What buyers actually registered in Dubai Islands
Dubai Land Department registered transactions, not advertised asking prices.
Between 30 June 2026 and 18 August 2026, 254 residential sales were registered in Dubai Islands. The median was AED 2,788,837 and the middle half fell between AED 2,294,121 and AED 3,865,707.
| Registered median price, Dubai Islands | AED 2,788,837 |
| Middle half of registered sales | AED 2,294,121 to AED 3,865,707 |
| Registered median per sq ft | AED 2,649 |
| Registered median unit size | 1,121 sq ft |
| Share bought off plan | 100% |
| Off plan stock, median per sq ft | AED 2,649 from 254 sales |
| Registered residential sales in the period | 254 |
Registered sales by bedroom count in Dubai Islands
| Type | Sales | Median price | Per sq ft | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 B/R | 113 | AED 2,338,828 | AED 2,700 | 839 sq ft |
| 2 B/R | 99 | AED 3,525,858 | AED 2,481 | 1,294 sq ft |
| 3 B/R | 29 | AED 4,264,356 | AED 2,315 | 1,750 sq ft |
Source: Dubai Land Department open data. Registered sales of residential units between 30 June 2026 and 18 August 2026. Mortgages and gift transfers are excluded because they are not arms length sales. Sizes are converted from square metres at 10.7639 sq ft per sq m. The entry price shown for this project is our advertised starting price and is not a registered transaction. Community figures are medians across every project in the community, not this project alone. We do not publish a price per square foot for this project because advertised size ranges are not a reliable basis for that calculation.
