Top Reclaimed Island Property Hotspots

If you are thinking about buying a island property these days, the Caribbean, Croatia and the Greek Islands just don’t make the grade, it seems real land is old news. Buying property on reclaimed islands, which have risen from the sea, is the latest overseas property fashion trend.So we decided here at Nubricks to compile a list of the latest craze in fake island hotspots.

The Universe, Dubai

Now that The World has reached completion, Dubai’s master property developers are obviously twiddling their thumbs, so to keep themselves busy, Nakheel announced on the 20th of January 2008, their latest new project aptly named The Universe. It is a reclaimed island development similar to the Palm and will be an island map of our universe, which will include planets, the sun and the moon.

The Pearl Qatar

The Pearl-Qatar in Doha located just off the coast of Qatar, will be a huge reclaimed island that is due for completion in 2010. It will have the capacity for 40,000 inhabitants and 15,000 homes.

Reef Island, Bahrain

Reef Island formally known as Lulu Island is being built off the coast of Bahrain and is a small reclaimed island also due for completion in 2010. There are plans for 39 residential towers to be built along with a small selection of villas and a 5 star hotel.

Eden Islands Seychelles

The idea was to build an island in the Seychelles so the Eden Island concept was born. Being constructed just off the capital Island of Mahe, Eden Island is 40 hectares in size and boasts a stunning marina. Naturally a selection of apartments, maisons, and villas are available to buy.

Sentosa Island Singapore

Sentosa has always been an island, originally known as Pulau Blakang Mati, was 280 hectares in size. Since 1972 tourism to the island has grown and so too has its land mass by about two thirds of its original size. It is now due to be expanded to 463 hectares in size when the latest round of reclamation completes.

Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

Not content with neighbouring emirate Dubai hogging island reclamation glory, Saadiyat Island or the island of happiness is being developed off the coast of Abu Dhabi and is a huge mixed use project that is due for completion in 2018.

Tulip Island Holland

The Dutch are truly experienced engineers when it comes to reclaiming land, so it was no surprise to see a rather crazy idea proposed at the end of 2007 for a very large man-made island just off the coast of Holland and shaped like a tulip for obvious reasons.

Sovereign Bay, Gibraltar

Whilst not an actual island, this reclaimed land development is the result of demand for more property in Gibraltar. A proposed marina development due for completion in 2014 will be located on an existing area of reclaimed land to the east of the Rock of Gibraltar. A new harbour able to accommodate a boutique cruise liner terminal, as well as a full marina for yachts and other watercraft will be built, with special consideration for the environment.

2,200 apartments are proposed with private swimming pools, terraces and sea views. The master planned wharf fingers of residential accommodation take full advantage of the available views from every corner of the site. Two beaches on each side of the development will be regenerated, with a spa and hotel located at the land-side gateway.