Sunset Bay Grand

A glass-bottom pool suspended above Dubai Islands

The rooftop of Sunset Bay Grand holds a glass-bottom sky pool sitting on top of ten residential floors. Imtiaz Developments is behind this building, built to a G+2P+10+R layout: a ground floor, two podium levels, ten floors of homes and a rooftop terrace given over to leisure. The lineup mixes one and two bedroom apartments with three bedroom duplexes placed on the top floor. Every unit is handed over furnished and connected. Completion is set for December 2027, on freehold land within the Dubai Islands archipelago.

Gessi, Bosch and Villeroy & Boch in every unit

The brochure names the exact brands installed, which is unusual at this price point. Taps and fittings come from Gessi, appliances from Bosch, sanitary ware from Villeroy & Boch. The smart home system runs on Alexa to control lighting and other connected functions. Interiors are sold fully fitted out, with furniture chosen piece by piece, so there's no decorating budget to plan for once the keys are handed over. For an investor targeting short or long term rentals, the unit is ready to work from day one.

Three bedroom duplexes at the top

The high end of this project doesn't rest on standard penthouses but on three bedroom duplexes. They sit on the upper floors and play on dual aspect layouts with double height ceilings. Sleeping and living areas are split by floor, a layout that appeals to families wanting space without giving up the island's vertical setting. The one and two bedroom apartments round out the mix for a wider audience. This spread of unit types lets the project reach both first time renters and owner occupiers.

Fifteen minutes from the business district

Dubai Islands is still an archipelago under development, but its road link to the mainland cuts travel times. The brochure states fifteen minutes to the city's cultural and business hubs: Downtown Dubai, DIFC, the Museum of the Future, the Opera Gallery. Dubai International Airport, the Waterfront Market and the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club also sit among the nearby points of interest. The cruise terminal and Al Mamzar Beach Park border the area. Direct beach access remains the main selling point of this island address.

A rooftop built as a place to live

Beyond the glass sky pool, the terrace holds most of the building's amenities. There are shaded cabanas, sunken seating areas, an open air cinema and a barbecue zone. The podium level houses a clubhouse, a double height gym and a separate family pool from the one on the roof. The double height lobby includes a drop-off area facing the skyline at an angle. A children's play area and landscaped gardens round out the offering. The sheer number of amenities packed into a building this size stands out.

Imtiaz keeps building along the coast

The developer has been delivering one project after another on Dubai Islands and in the Dubailand corridor. Sunset Bay Grand is part of a run of waterfront buildings, all furnished and connected following the same formula. The building's coastal orientation was the subject of a solar study included in the brochure, tracking sunrise and sunset paths through summer and winter. The large glass windows and private balconies come out of that work on natural light. For a buyer, this consistency across the range means a product that's easy to read and easy to compare with the developer's other projects on the island.