Bluewaters Island, Artificial island near Dubai Marina, United Arab Emirates

Bluewaters Island is an artificial island off Dubai's coast featuring residential complexes, hotels, shopping areas, and dining venues arranged across a carefully designed layout. The development combines living and entertainment spaces within a single, interconnected structure rising from the water.

The project was unveiled by Dubai's ruler Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on 13 February 2013, built on reclaimed land by Meraas Holding with dredging by Dutch firm Van Oord at a cost of about AED 6 billion. Work began on 20 May 2013 and the island opened in November 2018.

The island brings together dining options from around the world, with Caribbean, Italian, and Mexican restaurants reflecting its cosmopolitan character. Weekend brunches and food-focused venues shape how people spend their leisure time here.

A dedicated bridge connects the island to Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Marina, while water taxis and ferries offer additional transport options. Arriving by car is straightforward, though public transport connections are also available for those without a vehicle.

Ain Dubai's 48 capsules were fitted one by one, the first installed on 21 August 2020; the wheel stands 250 metres tall and carries up to 1,400 passengers per rotation. From the top, riders look out over Dubai Marina, Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah.