DAMAC Lagoons or Dubai Sports City?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: DAMAC Lagoons District Valencia by DAMAC Properties
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
Dubai Sports City averages AED 1,393 per sq ft against AED 1,720 in DAMAC Lagoons, about 19% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Dubai Sports City shows a gross yield of 7.93% against 5.23% in DAMAC Lagoons (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges and empty months.
Higher average rent
New tenancy contracts in DAMAC Lagoons average AED 162,223 a year against AED 68,470 in Dubai Sports City (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Lower entry price
The lowest developer price we list in DAMAC Lagoons is AED 680,000 at Sorrento Lagoon Views, against AED 879,000 at Aspirz by Danube in Dubai Sports City.
Closer to Mall of the Emirates
Dubai Sports City is about 15 minutes from Mall of the Emirates by car, against about 24 minutes from DAMAC Lagoons.
Side by side
| Measure | DAMAC Lagoons | Dubai Sports City |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,720Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,236 sales | AED 1,393Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 2,850 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 5.23%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,236 sales | 7.93%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 2,850 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 162,223Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 967 contracts | AED 68,470Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 9,529 contracts |
| Developments we list | 3 | 2 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 680,000Sorrento Lagoon Views | AED 879,000Aspirz by Danube |
| Drive to Mall of the Emirates | about 24 minutes | about 15 minutes |
| Drive to Dubai Marina | about 30 minutes | about 22 minutes |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 35 minutes | about 27 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. Property Finder’s figures are averages across home types, so they mix studios and large homes. Read 12 November 2026.
New developments in each
DAMAC Lagoons
- Sorrento Lagoon ViewsDAMAC PropertiesAED 680,000
- DAMAC Lagoons District ValenciaDAMAC PropertiesAED 1,567,000
- Lagoon ViewsDAMAC PropertiesAED 1,625,000
Dubai Sports City
- Aspirz by DanubeDanube PropertiesAED 879,000
- Azizi GrandAzizi DevelopmentsAED 1,104,000
What each area is like
DAMAC Lagoons
DAMAC's Mediterranean-themed lagoon community on Hessa Street beside DAMAC Hills. Townhouse clusters are partly complete; apartment buildings at Lagoon Views and newer clusters hand over between 2027 and 2030.
Who it suits
- Families wanting a townhouse in a partly finished community they can inspect
- First-time investors looking for a one-bedroom flat at around AED 1 million to AED 1.5 million
- Buyers who want resort-style amenities and accept suburban distances
In its favour
- Partly delivered: several townhouse clusters are listed as ready, so the lagoons and build quality can be seen
- More than 45 million sq ft master plan next to the established DAMAC Hills
- Apartments from under AED 1 million alongside three- to five-bedroom townhouses
Worth weighing
- DAMAC keeps adding apartment phases: Lagoon Views alone has more than a dozen buildings, which caps rental and resale pricing for flats
- Thirty per cent is typically due on handover under DAMAC's plan, a large single payment
Dubai Sports City
Established apartment and villa district built around Dubai International Cricket Stadium and The Els Club golf course, with a new wave of budget towers under construction.
Who it suits
- Budget apartment investors
- Tenants and owners who use the sports facilities
- Families looking at Victory Heights villas
- Buyers wanting an established district at JVC-level prices
In its favour
- Existing community with schools, clinics, a golf course and an international cricket stadium
- Direct access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, with Al Khail Road minutes away
- Entry prices for new studios from about AED 600,000 (Property Finder, November 2026)
Worth weighing
- No metro: Bayut puts the nearest station about 12 minutes away by car, so residents need a vehicle or rely on buses
- A cluster of new towers, most of them studios and one-bedroom flats, is due between 2027 and 2028 and will compete with a large existing stock of older apartments
DAMAC Lagoons or Dubai Sports City: quick answers
Is DAMAC Lagoons or Dubai Sports City cheaper per square foot?
Dubai Sports City is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,393 per sq ft against AED 1,720 in DAMAC Lagoons (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, so compare like with like before relying on the gap.
Which has the higher rental yield, DAMAC Lagoons or Dubai Sports City?
Dubai Sports City, on the published figures: a gross yield of 7.93% against 5.23% in DAMAC Lagoons (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges, empty months and fees, so the net return is lower.
What is the average rent in DAMAC Lagoons and Dubai Sports City?
New tenancy contracts average AED 162,223 a year in DAMAC Lagoons and AED 68,470 in Dubai Sports City (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes.
Which is closer to Mall of the Emirates, DAMAC Lagoons or Dubai Sports City?
Dubai Sports City, at about 15 minutes by car against about 24 minutes from DAMAC Lagoons. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Dubai Marina, DAMAC Lagoons or Dubai Sports City?
Dubai Sports City, at about 22 minutes by car against about 30 minutes from DAMAC Lagoons. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in DAMAC Lagoons and Dubai Sports City?
DAMAC Lagoons is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Dubai Sports City 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 Lagoons and Dubai Sports City?
In DAMAC Lagoons: Sorrento Lagoon Views from AED 680,000, DAMAC Lagoons District Valencia from AED 1,567,000 and Lagoon Views from AED 1,625,000. In Dubai Sports City: Aspirz by Danube from AED 879,000 and Azizi Grand from AED 1,104,000.
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