Floor-to-Area Ratio (FAR) is the ultimate diagnostic metric for livability and long-term value. While legacy projects like Palm Jumeirah have an FAR of 1.2% and Palm Jebel Ali sits at 0.8%, Dubai Islands is far more exclusive with an FAR of only 0.6…
Floor-to-Area Ratio (FAR) is the ultimate diagnostic metric for livability and long-term value. While legacy projects like Palm Jumeirah have an FAR of 1.2% and Palm Jebel Ali sits at 0.8%, Dubai Islands is far more exclusive with an FAR of only 0.6%. This means the "concrete footprint" surrounding your home is significantly lower, providing a more "vibrant, idyllic island lifestyle" with more open spaces and less density. As a consultant, I view this as a Fortress Asset strategy; by limiting the Gross Floor Area (GFA) to approximately 1.15 million square meters across an 18.6 square kilometer archipelago, the master developer is prioritizing a high-quality lifestyle that will command higher resale premiums as generic, high-density areas become saturated.
This is general information from the website library. Confirm current rules, fees and property details with the relevant authority before acting.
Ali Faizan Syed’s knowledge centre
Ask Ali about this question · Explore published properties · Browse all questions