How does the density and Floor-to-Area Ratio (FAR) of Dubai Islands compare to the original Palm Jumeirah?

The full explanation

Dubai Islands is designed as an "evolved and lower density version" of legacy projects. While the islands are three times the size of Palm Jumeirah (18.6 sq km vs 5.7 sq km), the planned total density is actually lower. Technically, this is defined by the Floor-to-Area Ratio (FAR). While Palm Jumeirah has an FAR of 1.2% and Palm Jebel Ali is at 0.8%, Dubai Islands boasts an FAR of only 0.6%. This means the "concrete footprint" surrounding a resident is significantly lower—effectively half that of the original Palm. In the specific case of Siora, only 60,000 square metres of land will be developed, while 140,000 square metres are left as open space. For an investor, this represents a "Fortress Asset"; as generic high-density developments become overcrowded, the rarity of a low-density, high-open-space destination like Siora will drive massive resale premiums and resident retention.