Luxury Property Dubai: Maserati Island Unveiled on The World Islands

According to the announcement, every home is oriented toward the water, with generous glazing and open views across the Gulf. The interiors are led by the Italian architect Carlo Colombo of A++ Studio, and both the apartments and the shared lounges are furnished from the Giorgetti Maserati Edition collection, so the island carries the same sense of Italian craft as the cars.

Imran Farooq, chief executive of SAMANA Developers, called the partnership a defining milestone. Santo Ficili, chief executive of Alfa Romeo and Maserati, described Maserati Island as an important step in the journey that began with Casa Maserati, the brand's lifestyle world, and Cristiano Fiorio, Maserati's chief marketing officer, called it one of the first tangible expressions of Casa Maserati.

Maserati Island joins a long line of branded residences Dubai has welcomed in recent years, from fashion houses and jewelers to hotel names and now a carmaker, each bringing its own design language to new developments Dubai buyers can choose from. Our guide to branded residences in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh explains how these homes work, and our Dubai real estate investment guide covers freehold areas, off-plan buying and service charges.

For buyers from the United States, a home of this kind can also open the door to long-term residency; read our guide to the UAE golden visa and residency by investment. And for a closer look at the city's newest hotel and residence addresses, see our story on the Capella retreat planned for Dubai Peninsula.

As with any off-plan project, the details, prices and timing will become clearer as SAMANA COLLECTA releases each phase, and buyers should review the official documents with an agent and a lawyer before committing.

This story is for information only and is not investment advice. Luxury Real Estate decisions should be made with a licensed adviser.