DAMAC Lagoons or Jumeirah Lake Towers?
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 1,822 in Jumeirah Lake Towers, about 6% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Jumeirah Lake Towers shows a gross yield of 6.67% 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 96,473 in Jumeirah Lake Towers (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 1,100,000 at Diamondz by Danube in Jumeirah Lake Towers.
Closer to Dubai Marina
Jumeirah Lake Towers is about 10 minutes from Dubai Marina by car, against about 30 minutes from DAMAC Lagoons.
Side by side
| Measure | DAMAC Lagoons | Jumeirah Lake Towers |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,720Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,236 sales | AED 1,822Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,506 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 5.23%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,236 sales | 6.67%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,506 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 162,223Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 967 contracts | AED 96,473Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 9,189 contracts |
| Developments we list | 3 | 1 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 680,000Sorrento Lagoon Views | AED 1,100,000Diamondz by Danube |
| Drive to Dubai Marina | about 30 minutes | about 10 minutes |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 35 minutes | about 25 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
Jumeirah Lake Towers
- Diamondz by DanubeDanube PropertiesAED 1,100,000
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 Lake Towers
A mature, mixed-use tower district across Sheikh Zayed Road from Dubai Marina, run by DMCC, with two metro stations, mid-market prices and a small number of new launches.
Who it suits
- Buy-to-let investors
- First-time buyers in Dubai
- Professionals working in DMCC, Media City or Internet City
- Buyers wanting metro access
In its favour
- Two Red Line metro stations (DMCC and Sobha Realty)
- Established community with lakes, a central park and dog parks
- Mid-market entry point: median asking price AED 1.76 million on Property Finder, 12 November 2026
Worth weighing
- Most towers date from 2006 to 2012 and vary in build quality and upkeep. Tamweel Tower was gutted by fire in 2012 and took until 2016 to repair; check cladding and maintenance records on any resale.
- New towers such as Diamondz add more than a thousand small apartments to a district that already has a large rental stock, much of it studios and one-bedrooms.
DAMAC Lagoons or Jumeirah Lake Towers: quick answers
Is DAMAC Lagoons or Jumeirah Lake Towers cheaper per square foot?
DAMAC Lagoons is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,720 per sq ft against AED 1,822 in Jumeirah Lake Towers (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 Lake Towers?
Jumeirah Lake Towers, on the published figures: a gross yield of 6.67% 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 Lake Towers?
New tenancy contracts average AED 162,223 a year in DAMAC Lagoons and AED 96,473 in Jumeirah Lake Towers (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes.
Which is closer to Dubai Marina, DAMAC Lagoons or Jumeirah Lake Towers?
Jumeirah Lake Towers, at about 10 minutes by car against about 30 minutes from DAMAC Lagoons. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, DAMAC Lagoons or Jumeirah Lake Towers?
Jumeirah Lake Towers, at about 25 minutes by car against about 35 minutes from DAMAC Lagoons. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in DAMAC Lagoons and Jumeirah Lake Towers?
DAMAC Lagoons is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Jumeirah Lake Towers 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 Lake Towers?
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 Lake Towers: Diamondz by Danube from AED 1,100,000.
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