DAMAC Hills 2 or Dubailand?
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 Dubailand is AED 575,000 at Milan Heights, against AED 1,372,000 at ELO 3 in DAMAC Hills 2.
Closer to Dubai Outlet Mall
Dubailand is about 8 minutes from Dubai Outlet Mall by car, against about 20 minutes from DAMAC Hills 2.
Side by side
| Measure | DAMAC Hills 2 | Dubailand |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Developments we list | 3 | 11 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 1,372,000ELO 3 | AED 575,000Milan Heights |
| Drive to Dubai Outlet Mall | about 20 minutes | about 8 minutes |
| 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
Dubailand
- Milan HeightsAzizi DevelopmentsAED 575,000
- Azizi MilanAzizi DevelopmentsAED 624,000
- Laguna ResidenceOne DevelopmentAED 700,000
- Arancia YardsBeyond DevelopmentsAED 1,100,000
- Belgravia GardensEllington PropertiesAED 1,300,000
- Rise by AthlonAldarAED 1,703,363
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
Dubailand
The large inland district along Al Ain Road and Emirates Road, home to many villa communities. Sobha Realty's Elwood villas sit here, beside its newer Sobha Sanctuary master community.
Who it suits
- Families wanting a large villa with a garden
- Buyers who prefer green, low-density communities
- Long-term owner-occupiers rather than short-term traders
In its favour
- Large villa plots in landscaped, low-density communities
- Direct access to Al Ain Road (E66)
- About 20 minutes to Downtown Dubai from Sobha Elwood (Sobha)
Worth weighing
- Car-dependent: all of Sobha's published journey times are by road
- Schools, shops and healthcare in the newer communities are mostly still planned
DAMAC Hills 2 or Dubailand: quick answers
Which is closer to Dubai Outlet Mall, DAMAC Hills 2 or Dubailand?
Dubailand, at about 8 minutes by car against about 20 minutes from DAMAC Hills 2. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Al Maktoum International Airport, DAMAC Hills 2 or Dubailand?
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 Dubailand?
DAMAC Hills 2 is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Dubailand 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 Dubailand?
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 Dubailand: Milan Heights from AED 575,000, Azizi Milan from AED 624,000, Laguna Residence from AED 700,000 and Arancia Yards from AED 1,100,000.
Not sure which area fits?
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