DAMAC Lagoons or Jumeirah Golf Estates?
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
DAMAC Lagoons averages AED 1,720 per sq ft against AED 2,179 in Jumeirah Golf Estates, about 21% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Jumeirah Golf Estates shows a gross yield of 6.52% 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 Jumeirah Golf Estates average AED 425,146 a year against AED 162,223 in DAMAC Lagoons (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 6,142,650 at D Villas in Jumeirah Golf Estates.
Closer to Al Maktoum International Airport
Jumeirah Golf Estates is about 15 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport by car, against about 28 minutes from DAMAC Lagoons.
Side by side
| Measure | DAMAC Lagoons | Jumeirah Golf Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,720Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,236 sales | AED 2,179Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 622 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 5.23%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,236 sales | 6.52%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 622 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 162,223Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 967 contracts | AED 425,146Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 801 contracts |
| Developments we list | 3 | 1 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 680,000Sorrento Lagoon Views | AED 6,142,650D Villas |
| Drive to Al Maktoum International Airport | about 28 minutes | about 15 minutes |
| Drive to Dubai Marina | about 30 minutes | about 19 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
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
Jumeirah Golf Estates
Gated golf community on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road with two championship courses and its own metro station, now being extended by Wasl with a large second phase.
Who it suits
- Golfers and families wanting a gated villa estate
- Buyers with budgets above AED 5 million
- Owner-occupiers planning a long hold
- Buyers who want a villa near a metro station
In its favour
- Two championship courses: Earth, host of the DP World Tour Championship, and Fire
- Gated estate with mature landscaping and a completed first phase to inspect
- Own station on the Route 2020 metro line
Worth weighing
- The Next Chapter plans 12,345 new residences, more than 10,000 of them apartments: the low-density character of the original estate will change and construction will continue for years
- Few shops or restaurants inside the gates; the nearest mall is about 15 minutes away
DAMAC Lagoons or Jumeirah Golf Estates: quick answers
Is DAMAC Lagoons or Jumeirah Golf Estates cheaper per square foot?
DAMAC Lagoons is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,720 per sq ft against AED 2,179 in Jumeirah Golf Estates (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 Jumeirah Golf Estates?
Jumeirah Golf Estates, on the published figures: a gross yield of 6.52% 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 Jumeirah Golf Estates?
New tenancy contracts average AED 162,223 a year in DAMAC Lagoons and AED 425,146 in Jumeirah Golf Estates (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes.
Which is closer to Al Maktoum International Airport, DAMAC Lagoons or Jumeirah Golf Estates?
Jumeirah Golf Estates, at about 15 minutes by car against about 28 minutes from DAMAC Lagoons. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Dubai Marina, DAMAC Lagoons or Jumeirah Golf Estates?
Jumeirah Golf Estates, at about 19 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 Jumeirah Golf Estates?
DAMAC Lagoons is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Jumeirah Golf Estates 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 Jumeirah Golf Estates?
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 Jumeirah Golf Estates: D Villas from AED 6,142,650.
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