Real Estate
Dubai World Islands Villa Listed for $31m Accessible Only by Boat or Seaplane
By 19Network Editorial Team · May 22, 2026 · 2 min read
The AED 114 million Sweden Island mansion offers total isolation with access restricted to private yachts and seaplanes.
A luxury villa located on Dubai’s World Islands has entered the market for $31 million (AED 113.8 million), featuring a logistical layout that restricts access to marine vessels or aircraft. The property is situated on Sweden Island, part of the man-made archipelago located approximately four kilometers off the coast of Jumeirah. Offshore Privacy and Logistics The AED 114 million residence is designed for total isolation, lacking any land-based road connection to the Dubai mainland. Owners and guests must utilize private yachts, RTA marine transport, or seaplanes to reach the island. This specific villa is one of a limited number of "Sweden Palaces" developed on the island, featuring architecture inspired by Viking vessels and high-end Nordic design elements. Spanning multiple levels, the property includes a private beach, a gym, a sauna, and a dedicated snow room. The rooftop level is designed with a distinctive inverted boat hull aesthetic, offering 360-degree views of the Dubai skyline and the surrounding Arabian Gulf. The sale comes amid a sustained surge in Dubai’s ultra-high-net-worth real estate sector, where offshore and island properties command a significant premium for…