World Islands

Yes — a written Kleindienst contract for 12 years. The risk lies with the developer itself (Kleindienst's financial stability). It is unique in Dubai.

Boats / yachts only. There is no road. Marine transfer services operate from Jumeirah.

It is a 300-island man-made archipelago by Nakheel, about 4 km off the Dubai coast, shaped like the map of the world. The Heart of Europe spans six themed islands (Monaco, Sweden, Germany, Portofino, Marbella, Austria). It suits buyers seeking a one-of-a-kind luxury asset with resort management and a guaranteed long-term return, not a conventional commuter home.

The headline is the Heart of Europe's guaranteed 8.33% ROI for 12 years on hotel apartments — unique in Dubai. Outside that programme, managed hotel apartments yield 3-5% net and beach villas 2-4%, because high offshore service charges of 30-50 AED per sq ft eat into returns. The guarantee is what makes the Heart of Europe stand out.

Two stand out. First, marine access only — there is no road, so a boat or yacht transfer from Jumeirah is required for every trip, which rules it out for anyone needing daily car access. Second, service charges of 30-50 AED per sq ft are among Dubai's highest, driven by offshore operations and marine logistics.

Most units here sit well above the AED 2 million threshold for the 10-year Golden Visa, so a qualifying purchase can secure long-term residency; lower-priced studios may instead reach the 2-year tier from AED 750K. Dubai levies no annual property tax — the principal one-time cost is the 4% DLD transfer fee at registration. Verify current rules before buying.