Bluewaters Island
Bluewaters Island is a man-made freehold island off the JBR coastline, built by Meraas and launched in February 2013. It is best known for Ain Dubai, the w
Bluewaters Island is a man-made freehold island off the JBR coastline, built by Meraas and launched in February 2013. It is best known for Ain Dubai, the world's largest observation wheel, and for Madame Tussauds Dubai, alongside waterfront residences, retail and dining. The island combines waterfront residences with retail, dining and leisure destinations, and buyers should review each building's handover status, service charges and ownership terms directly with the developer or the Dubai Land Department rather than relying on a community-level summary. Bluewaters Wharf, a 230,000 square metre plaza at the base of Ain Dubai, anchors more than 160 retail and dining outlets. The island connects to the mainland via the Dubai Tram, with the nearest station a short walk away at Dubai Marina, plus a dedicated bus stop and abra boat service to JBR. Residents and visitors can use the Dubai Tram station and the bus and abra links serving the island, and the waterfront setting places Dubai Marina and JBR close at hand.
Key facts
- Developer: Meraas, launched February 2013 www.bayut.com
- Landmark: Ain Dubai, the observation wheel on the island www.bayut.com
- Retail and dining: Bluewaters Wharf, the retail and dining plaza at the base of Ain Dubai bluewatersdubai.ae
- Transport: Dubai Tram Bluewaters station connects the island to Dubai Marina bluewatersdubai.ae
- Master developer: Meraas
- Freehold status: Freehold www.bayut.com
Nearby landmarks
- Ain Dubai (leisure) www.bayut.com
- Bluewaters Wharf (retail) bluewatersdubai.ae
- Dubai Tram — Bluewaters Station (transport) bluewatersdubai.ae
Last reviewed 2026-09-25 by Claude (web research)
Is Bluewaters Island freehold?
Bluewaters Island is recorded as freehold in the reviewed source.
What landmarks are near Bluewaters Island?
Ain Dubai (leisure); Bluewaters Wharf (retail); Dubai Tram — Bluewaters Station (transport).
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Amenities in Bluewaters Island
- Ain Dubai
- Caesars Palace Dubai
- Beach Access
- Pedestrian Bridge
- Waterfront Dining
- Water Activities
- Boutique Retail
- Fitness & Wellness
- Rooftop Pools
- Entertainment
- Island Security
- Valet Services
