DAMAC Hills 2 or Dubailand Residence Complex?
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 Residence Complex is AED 690,818 at Weybridge Gardens 4, against AED 1,372,000 at ELO 3 in DAMAC Hills 2.
Closer to Dubai Outlet Mall
Dubailand Residence Complex is about 15 minutes from Dubai Outlet Mall by car, against about 20 minutes from DAMAC Hills 2.
Side by side
| Measure | DAMAC Hills 2 | Dubailand Residence Complex |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Developments we list | 3 | 3 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 1,372,000ELO 3 | AED 690,818Weybridge Gardens 4 |
| Drive to Dubai Outlet Mall | about 20 minutes | about 15 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 Residence Complex
- Weybridge Gardens 4LEOS DevelopmentsAED 690,818
- Weybridge Gardens 5LEOS DevelopmentsAED 723,935
- Samana Boulevard HeightsSamana DevelopersAED 770,000
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
Dubailand Residence Complex
A low-cost apartment district at the junction of Al Ain Road and Emirates Road, opposite Dubai Silicon Oasis. Entry prices are among Dubai's lowest; the area is still filling in.
Who it suits
- Budget-led investors
- Buyers priced out of JVC
- Staff working in Dubai Silicon Oasis or Academic City
- Buyers comfortable with an emerging district
In its favour
- Among the lowest entry prices for new freehold apartments in Dubai
- Direct access to Al Ain Road and Emirates Road; about 20 minutes to Downtown Dubai
- Next to Dubai Silicon Oasis, a source of tenants and of shopping at Silicon Central Mall
Worth weighing
- Very large pipeline: 102 new projects listed on Property Finder on 12 November 2026, mostly studios and one-bedroom flats that will complete between 2026 and 2030
- No master developer curating the district: streetscape, parking and building quality vary plot by plot
DAMAC Hills 2 or Dubailand Residence Complex: quick answers
Which is closer to Dubai Outlet Mall, DAMAC Hills 2 or Dubailand Residence Complex?
Dubailand Residence Complex, at about 15 minutes by car against about 20 minutes from DAMAC Hills 2. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in DAMAC Hills 2 and Dubailand Residence Complex?
DAMAC Hills 2 is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Dubailand Residence Complex 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 Residence Complex?
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 Residence Complex: Weybridge Gardens 4 from AED 690,818, Weybridge Gardens 5 from AED 723,935 and Samana Boulevard Heights from AED 770,000.
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Not sure which area fits?
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