The Heart of Europe: Everything you need to know about Dubai’s floating wonder

When people think of the “wonders of the world”, the first thing that comes to everyone’s mind are the multiple, record breaking wonders of Dubai - such as Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, The Museum of the Future, and the list goes on.

Now, another one to add to that list would be The World Islands’ Heart of Europe.

This stunning, architectural marvel is definitely a special one because it combines a total of six themed islands and sprawls across 6 million sq. ft.

The six islands include Europe, Venice, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, and St. Petersburg, and Each island captures the essence of European culture and ambiance. Ironically, Euro is the only currency accepted at the resorts and stores to enhance the authenticity of the European experience. Some islands even have artificial rain and outdoor snow, to build a truly immersive and idyllic European vibe.

And we’ve got all the details about this stunning island…

A home, a hotel, and an ultra-luxurious destination

The Heart of Europe comprises multiple residences, hotels and holiday spots - so even if you don’t feel like leaving the city, you can always enjoy a holiday here. That’s not all, guests can even expect multiple diving and snorkelling experiences, entertainment facilities, an underwater aquarium, a mountain spa, and 100,000 different natural corals, and a dedicated coral aquarium.

Now, that’s something!

Take a trip through The Heart of Europe

Sweden

Recently, the Sweden Island was announced, and is set to have homes shaped as Viking ships. Now, here's the cool part: each of these grand homes has a glass roof that looks just like the turned-over hull of a Viking ship. It gives off a vibe of elegance and style. Inside, the living spaces are all about being simple yet charming, and they're super practical too. It's like stepping into the enchanting world of Sweden Beach Palace with all its amazing features.

Read more about it here.

Europe

The main European section of the island features recreational amenities such as clubs, boutiques, cafes, and hotels, and is mainly drawing inspiration from Italy, France, Switzerland, Spain, and other European regions. The main European section only features apartments.

St. Petersburg

Honeymooners - this island is for you.

St. Petersburg Island, is also known for its heart-shaped layout, hence is commonly known as a place for honeymooners. Since it is still under construction, it will host 131 floating Seahorse Villas, with some already finished. A typical 2-bedroom villa would cover 4,000 sq. ft and the island is also establishing a massive coral nursery. The starting price for the floating Seahorse Villas is AED 9.45M.

Want to know more about these properties? Get in touch with our Head of Developer Sales; Fintan Flannelly.

Switzerland

While trips to Switzerland can be rather pricey, who says we can’t experience the snowfall in Dubai?

This island is also perfect for anyone who loves snowy landscapes and laid-back vacations, as It features a lush mountain, a spa, and over a 100 different luxurious homes, not to mention 2-6 bedroom chalets too! Nothing beats the amenities - such as; ice cave swimming pool with a bar during pool parties and an extravagant spa.

Germany

This horse-shoe shaped island is all about living by the lagoon.

It's set to have 32 villas with direct beach access. Additionally, the area will also include hotels and nurseries, with villas ranging from 5-6 bedrooms, each featuring a private pool and terrace.

Floating Venice

You might’ve seen that one villa floating in the middle of the sea all over TikTok - yup, that’s Venice.

This island is set to be the first to have an underwater resort, split into four decks with one of them built below sea-level. And the island will have 414 luxurious cabin suites all around!

How cool is that?

What else is there at The Heart of Europe?

The Heart of Europe has over fourteen different hotels, resorts and buildings but amongst them are some beautiful shops, restaurants, and nightlife experiences.

Some of the popular districts and hotels include -

• Portofino Hotel
• Cote d’ Azur Resort
• Amsterdam Hotel
• Munich Hotel
• Tzar Hotel

All these hotels also feature six to seven different restaurants each, and some have private cinemas, watersports, pearl diving experiences, and water ballet shows.

A beach haven

If you're seeking a summer beach getaway, The Heart of Europe in Dubai is the perfect place as the highlight of this enchanting place is its beautiful beaches. Every villa has access to private beaches, and the resorts offer sea-facing terraces and windows for a delightful seaside experience.

What else would be coming on board The Heart of Europe?

Many off-plan projects are in action on this island, and is set to become the centre of all the action, with fancy hotels, nice beaches, shops, and even a weather system that makes fake snow fall on the streets and palaces.

They're also bringing in a cable car to go from Dubai to Main Europe Island, adding more fun to the mix.

How can you get there?

It’s easy, residents with bookings in properties or to the island will have access to speedboats to get there easily.

And within the island, you can move around through buggies, helicopters and even other speedboats.

Impressive, right?

Planning to call it home?

Get in touch with our Head of Developer Sales; Fintan Flannelly, to know more about the projects in this area.