Mr. Eight Development: an off-plan villa on an island still being made
A developer building villas on the Dubai Islands. A house bought off-plan on new land combines two kinds of waiting, and they resolve on different timetables.
Villa Del' Arte
Dubai Islands · Mr. Eight Development
Project factsheet
Units in the building 64
Developer Mr. Eight Development
Status Under construction
District Dubai Islands
Layouts 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms
Handover Q4 2027
Layouts and the handover date come from the sales-launch announcement; the date of that announcement is shown next to the prices. It is what the developer claimed at launch, not a registry record — off-plan, phasing and dates get revised. I will send the current ones over WhatsApp.
Developer prices
The developer's last quote in our materials is dated 29 November 2025, which is more than 6 months old, so the sums are not shown here. I will send the current price list and availability over WhatsApp.
- Payment plan
- 40/60, tied to construction milestones; AED 100 000 to book
- Handover
- Q4 2027
- Developer
- Mr. Eight Development
Figures come from the developer's own materials sent to brokers, dated 29 November 2025. The commentary behind them is written up in the Russian version of this page.
About the building
A residential building in Dubai Islands, currently under construction. Developer — Mr. Eight Development.
Specifications for Villa Del' Arte as published by the developer — the project is under construction, so there is no Land Department record yet. They describe the whole building, not the individual unit.
About the project
Villa Del' Arte is a residential building in Dubai Islands, handover is due Q4 2027.
The developer is Mr. Eight Development.
The building holds 64 apartments in total. Layouts, according to the sales-launch announcement — 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms.
There is not a single lot in this project in the database right now — it is refreshed every night, and listings here appear and go.
A boutique Mr. Eight Development building of 64 apartments on Dubai Islands, under construction, handover Q4 2027: one- to four-bedrooms, including two-bedroom duplexes.
What it is
Despite the name, Villa Del' Arte is an apartment building: 64 residences with one to four bedrooms. The developer is Mr. Eight Development, handover Q4 2027.
The developer lists Bosch appliances and European interiors, a concierge, luggage service and valet; on top of that a Mercedes chauffeur, a Riva boat and Mr. 8 club membership. All of that is the developer's list, not contract terms.
Announcement versus what's left
On 17 November 2025 the developer's mailing spoke of 18 one-bedrooms from AED 1.8 million and 24 two-bedroom duplexes from AED 3.4 million. On the availability list of 29 November, 28 units remained, only three of them one-bedrooms, with entry already at AED 1.95 million.
The quote is older than six months, so we give no current prices. A 40/60 plan tied to construction progress; booking — AED 100,000.
Dubai Islands
The former Deira Islands — reclaimed islands off old Dubai, a district at an early stage: the masterplan has changed twice and only a small part is built. Our database has 77 lots, 4% ready, median AED 5.5 million at AED 2,248/ft².
The two usual complaints about the district — noise under the airport approach paths and proximity to Deira — can only be checked for a specific building and its orientation.
Mr. Eight Development materials: mailing of 17 November and availability list of 29 November 2025 — unit count, remaining units, payment plan, booking, handover. Our stock as of 21 September 2026: no lots; Dubai Islands median and price per ft².
Where it is
The pin is placed by district — I send the exact address on request.
Nothing in the stock for this project right now
Lots for this project come and go, and the stock is topped up nightly. Message me — I will look through the closed bases and find the closest alternatives in Dubai Islands.
Ask about this project Handover payment
A mortgage covers the final instalment
The final payment on this building falls in 2027 — under off-plan plans that is 40–60% of the price in one go. A UAE bank closes it: the flat becomes the security, and nothing is added on top of what the developer has already been paid.
- Up to 80% of the appraised value, no extra down payment
- 3.99% fixed for three years, up to 25 years in term
- 6–12 months before the keys — the bank wants six months of income history
Already been invoiced, or missed the date? That is not a dead end either — write and we will look at what the developer will accept.
Ask on WhatsAppFrequently asked about Villa Del' Arte
Who is the developer of Villa Del' Arte?
Mr. Eight Development.
When is Villa Del' Arte handed over?
The sales-launch announcement says Q4 2027. The date in the contract for a particular unit can differ — I check it before the deal.
What layouts are there in Villa Del' Arte?
1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom, according to the sales-launch announcement. Which sizes are actually free right now depends on what is on the market; I will send the current list.
Where is Villa Del' Arte?
Dubai Islands. The reclaimed islands off Deira, formerly Deira Islands: beaches, hotels and new residential on the northern coast.
How much does an apartment in Villa Del' Arte cost?
There are no open listings for this building in the database right now. I will check the price for a particular layout against the closed databases and send it with the deal costs worked out.
In the news
What has been written about the building, its developer and Dubai Islands
Villa Del Garda on Dubai Islands: 50 Residences and Hotel-Level Service
Italian developer Mr. Eight Development is building an ultra-premium project on Dubai Islands with just 50 units: a Rolls-Royce chauffeur, a Riva yacht with captain, a private beach, and travertine and natural stone interiors.
Dubai Islands to Bur Dubai bridge: 1.4 km, eight lanes and a late-2026 opening
A 1 425 m bridge across Dubai Creek will link Dubai Islands directly to Bur Dubai: four lanes each way, 16 000 vehicles an hour, 18.5 m above the water. The AED 786m contract targets completion by the end of 2026. What the bridge changes for the islands and the old city.
Dubai Islands: JW Marriott Residences by CG Developers, and Nakheel's AED 527m infrastructure contract
CG Developers is building Dubai's first JW Marriott residence, priced from AED 1.72 million with a Q1 2028 handover. In parallel, Nakheel has awarded a AED 527 million contract for Island B's core infrastructure — roads, water and sewage for a future 49 000 homes.
Dubai Islands: the last waterfront land, from about $5 200 a square metre
A chain of reclaimed islands under a single government master plan. Almost no coastal land with direct beach access is left inside the emirate — and one or two new projects launch here every month. The opportunity and the risk are the same fact.
MGS Development: setting up a property you have never visited
A developer building on the Dubai Islands. Between handover and the first tenant there is a list of connections and registrations, and every one of them needs someone on the ground.
Flora Isle Real Estate Development: paying for Dubai property from abroad
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Metac Properties: what “beachfront” means on a reclaimed island
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Imtiaz Developments: how to assess a developer that scaled fast
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Where this project stands today
I will send the available layouts, the real entry price and what owners and tenants actually say about the building — without the brochure language.
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