About The Project
Reef 997 Residences
Some homes are built to stand out, and Reef 997 Residences on Dubai Islands is one of those places that makes you pause. The building feels bold but not loud, with clean lines and big stretches of glass that catch the sunlight and reflect the water around it. When you walk closer, you notice how the design is not just about looking modern but about making life feel easier, with terraces and winter gardens that can actually be used through every season.
Inside, the homes feel open and bright, whether you are in a one bedroom apartment or one of the duplexes or penthouses. The layouts are generous without being overwhelming, and the rooms carry that natural light through every corner. What struck me is how the winter gardens work almost like a second living room, where you can sit with a book or have friends over, and you are not worrying about the weather outside. It feels like indoor and outdoor living have finally been stitched together.
Reef 997 Residences A Modern Take on Island Living
Step outside and you see how much attention has been given to community spaces. There is an infinity pool with spots where you can stretch out in shallow water, a children’s pool tucked nearby, and areas with cabanas that encourage you to just stay a while. The idea of cooled outdoor spaces really changes things, because it means the hammock forest, the outdoor cinema, and even the playgrounds are places you will use day after day, not just on the cooler months.
The best part is the setting. Dubai Islands gives you that sense of calm that comes with being near the sea, but at the same time you know the city is not far. Mornings can start with a walk by the beach, and evenings might be spent catching up with friends in the city without feeling like you live too far from it all. Honestly, Reef 997 has managed to make island living feel like a true extension of Dubai life.
1 - 4
Bedroom Types
60/40
Payment Plan
2028
Handover
1,062 to 6,022 sq. ft
Unit Sizes
Visual Tour
Gallery
World-Class Living
Amenities
prime position
Location & Connectivity
Key Distances
- 20 Minutes
Burj Khalifa - 15 Minutes
Dubai International Airport (DXB) - 25 Minutes
Dubai Marina - 20 MinutesDowntown Dubai
About Community
Dubai Islands
Dubai Islands is one of those places where you notice the atmosphere before you notice the buildings. Driving in, the water seems to stretch in every direction and the city skyline sits in the distance, reminding you that you are close to everything yet far enough to feel the calm. It is the sort of setting that makes mornings feel brighter and evenings a little slower, with beaches, promenades and open water forming the rhythm of everyday life. Families walk along the shore at sunset, neighbours meet casually at cafés near the marina, and children ride their bikes without the constant rush you often see in the centre of the city.
The islands have been shaped as a collection of neighbourhoods, each with its own angle on waterfront living. Some parts are designed for hotels and resorts, others are for homes like Reef 997 which bring the idea of permanent living to the coast. What makes Reef 997 stand out is how it responds to the island setting. The building feels modern and sharp with its glass lines and terraces, but it has been designed with lived comfort in mind. Homes here come with climate-controlled winter gardens and cooled outdoor balconies, so you are not just looking at the water from a distance but actually using those spaces through every season.
You find one and two bedroom apartments, duplexes and penthouses, all of them open to natural light and views that stretch across the Gulf. The development itself feels like a small community, with an infinity pool where people gather, cabanas that invite long afternoons, and outdoor spaces like the hammock forest and cinema that are not just for show but places residents actually use. When you walk through, you realise it is not about the grandeur but about making daily life on an island both easy and comfortable.
Living on Dubai Islands gives you more than a home. It is a balance between the relaxed pace of waterfront living and the accessibility of Dubai. You can spend the morning walking on the sand and still be at one of the city’s dining or shopping destinations in a short drive. That sense of connection without losing the calm is why more people are starting to look at this area not as a future promise but as a real place to settle. Reef 997 is part of that story, showing how modern design and thoughtful details can make island life feel natural.
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