Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded a contract worth AED2.6 billion ($708 million) to Fibrex Contracting for the construction of the Bay Villas project at Dubai Islands.

Featuring 636 luxury units across five distinct property types, Bay Villas represents the Dubai master-developer's newest waterfront community development.

Bay Villas will feature a range of exclusive residences, including townhouses, semi-detached villas, garden villas, waterfront villas and beachfront villas. Residents will enjoy access to premium amenities, including three pool houses, a beach club, landscaped parks and more, Nakheel stated.

Positioned at prime locations along a promenade with exclusive beach access, the three-storey beachfront villas will feature six bedrooms, a show kitchen, a spacious rooftop lounge and terrace, and a dedicated dining space.

Developed on expansive plots, the waterfront villas will enjoy panoramic vistas, while the garden villas will offer a peaceful escape amidst verdant, natural surroundings. The semi-detachedvillas are designed to deliver a contemporary community experience, while the townhouses will be set within four- to six-home complexes with private gardens.

The Bay Villas development utilises traditional design elements, such as wooden finishes and arabesque detailing, reflecting Dubai’s heritage while maximising natural light, said the Dubai developer.  Residents will enjoy a resort lifestyle, with a central park, swimming pools, sports facilities, playgrounds and lush green corridors.