Haveneiland is one of the artificial islands that make up IJburg, a residential district built in the IJmeer to the east of Amsterdam.

Construction of the islands began in the late 1990s, and Haveneiland — whose name translates roughly as "Marina island" — was among the first to be inhabited, along with Steigereiland and the Rieteilanden.

Of all the IJburg islands, Haveneiland has the most urban character, featuring a higher proportion of multi-story construction and a denser street layout. Water is nonetheless a constant presence, with canals and waterways running close to many homes.

The island is also home to the Theo van Gogh park. As part of the broader IJburg development, Amsterdam undertook compensatory nature-restoration projects in the surrounding IJmeer to offset the environmental impact of building on the lake.