DAMAC Hills 2 or DAMAC Islands?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: ELO by DAMAC Properties
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in DAMAC Hills 2 is AED 1,372,000 at ELO 3, against AED 3,329,000 at DAMAC Islands 2 in DAMAC Islands.
Side by side
| Measure | DAMAC Hills 2 | DAMAC Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Developments we list | 3 | 2 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 1,372,000ELO 3 | AED 3,329,000DAMAC Islands 2 |
| Drive to Al Maktoum International Airport | about 30 minutes | about 30 minutes |
Each figure is shown as its publisher states it, with the period it covers. A row appears only where both areas have a figure.
New developments in each
DAMAC Hills 2
- ELO 3DAMAC PropertiesAED 1,372,000
- ELO 2DAMAC PropertiesAED 1,374,000
- ELODAMAC PropertiesAED 1,397,000
DAMAC Islands
- DAMAC Islands 2DAMAC PropertiesAED 3,329,000
- DAMAC IslandsDAMAC PropertiesAED 3,930,000
What each area is like
DAMAC Hills 2
DAMAC's 55 million sq ft villa and townhouse community off Al Qudra Road in outer Dubailand, first sold as AKOYA Oxygen. About 11,000 homes are complete, with further clusters still handing over.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want a three- to six-bedroom house at a lower entry price than inner Dubai
- Families happy to drive for work and school in exchange for space
- Investors seeking entry-level villa and townhouse rentals
In its favour
- A 55 million sq ft master community with about 11,000 completed homes, according to DAMAC in September 2026
- Homes listed from about AED 375,000 on Bayut when checked in November 2026
- Supermarket, clinic and nursery inside the community, plus a wave pool, equestrian park and other leisure facilities
Worth weighing
- A long drive from the coast and the main business districts; Bayut puts Dubai Silicon Oasis about 35 minutes away
- The schools Bayut names, GEMS Metropole and South View, are outside the community
DAMAC Islands
DAMAC's lagoon-themed townhouse and villa community in Dubailand, sold in island-named clusters. Entirely off-plan: the first phase targets late 2028 and DAMAC Islands 2 targets 2030. Inland, despite the name.
Who it suits
- Families who want a four- or five-bedroom house for under AED 4 million
- Buyers who like resort-style shared amenities and accept the service charges that come with them
- Investors comfortable with DAMAC's launch-and-resell market and a 2028 to 2030 horizon
In its favour
- Four-bedroom townhouses from about AED 2.1 million to AED 2.75 million at launch prices on Property Finder
- Lagoon-led master plan with themed leisure features such as a water park and wildlife park in DAMAC's marketing
- Direct access to Emirates Road (E611) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)
Worth weighing
- Thousands of near-identical townhouses hand over within about two years of each other (late 2028 to 2030), across this community and its neighbours
- Bayut's area page showed asking prices down about 6% over six months and transaction prices down about 9% when checked in November 2026
DAMAC Hills 2 or DAMAC Islands: quick answers
Which is closer to Al Maktoum International Airport, DAMAC Hills 2 or DAMAC Islands?
Both are about 30 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in DAMAC Hills 2 and DAMAC Islands?
DAMAC Hills 2 is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. DAMAC Islands is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sales in Dubai are registered with the DLD.
Which new developments can I buy in DAMAC Hills 2 and DAMAC Islands?
In DAMAC Hills 2: ELO 3 from AED 1,372,000, ELO 2 from AED 1,374,000 and ELO from AED 1,397,000. In DAMAC Islands: DAMAC Islands 2 from AED 3,329,000 and DAMAC Islands from AED 3,930,000.
Not sure which area fits?
Tell us your budget, your timing and whether you will live there or let it, and we will set the two areas against each other for you.
- Current price list and availability, direct from the developer
- No fee to you on off-plan purchases: the developer pays us
- One salaried adviser, not on commission, from first call to handover
