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Owning an apartment on an island named after the legendary Italian carmaker Maserati sounds like the ultimate luxury lifestyle. But the ambitious new Dubai development comes with one unexpected twist: residents will not be able to drive their cars right up to their homes. Maserati owners will have to leave their vehicles on the mainland and continue the journey by yacht.

The Maserati Island project is being developed in partnership with Dubai-based Samana Developers on Spain Island, part of the World Islands archipelago. The developers aim to transform the Italian marque’s automotive heritage into a fully fledged luxury real estate concept.

The development will comprise 849 residences: 840 apartments, seven waterfront villas and two villas surrounded by trees. The first sales phase will include 232 properties, ranging from studios to four-bedroom apartments. Prices will start at approximately $408,000, while the overall project is valued at around $1.09 billion.

The first homes are scheduled to be handed over to their owners in 2030.

Six buildings named after iconic Maserati models

The 840 apartments will be spread across six low-rise buildings, each named after one of Maserati’s iconic models: Mistral, Ghibli, Bora, Levante, Grecale and Shamal. All six names are associated with winds, reflecting a long-standing tradition in the brand’s automotive history.

The Ghibli building has a particularly symbolic connection. The original Ghibli made its debut at the Turin Motor Show in November 1966, almost exactly 60 years before the island project was unveiled. According to legend, the car so impressed Henry Ford II that he bought it and placed it at the center of Ford’s design and development facility in Detroit as an example for his team.

Buyers will be offered apartments featuring private swimming pools and panoramic sea views. Those seeking even greater privacy will be able to choose from seven waterfront villas and two residences set among trees.

The architectural concept and interiors are being designed by Italian designer Carlo Colombo of A++ Studio. The interiors are expected to feature leather, textured wood and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. Spacious rooms and open-plan layouts are intended to evoke the sense of freedom and movement associated with driving a Maserati.

The connection to the marque’s automotive heritage will also be reflected in furnishings from the Giorgetti Maserati Edition collection, unveiled at Milan Design Week in 2025. Highlights include the Nereide modular sofa with a solid ash-wood base and the Ploto coffee table on wheels. Selected pieces from the collection will also be available for purchase by individual apartment owners.

Luxury living — with a yacht transfer

Perhaps the most unusual feature of the project is that Maserati owners will not be able to drive directly to their homes. Spain Island has no road or bridge connecting it to mainland Dubai.

Instead, Samana Developers plans to operate dedicated luxury yacht services between the island and the mainland, with departures every 30 minutes. The exact journey time and departure point have yet to be announced.

On the island itself, residents can expect private beaches, a central lagoon, swimming pools, spas, indoor and outdoor fitness facilities, a marina for water sports and a floating Italian restaurant. The development will also include co-working spaces, shops and concierge services, making it suitable not only for holidaymakers but also for those planning to live there year-round.

Property buyers will also receive membership in the existing Maserati Owners Club UAE. The club organizes automotive events, including driving tours and track days at Dubai Autodrome. The specific privileges planned for future island residents have not yet been disclosed.

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