DAMAC Lagoons or Jumeirah Village Circle?
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
Jumeirah Village Circle averages AED 1,516 per sq ft against AED 1,720 in DAMAC Lagoons, about 12% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Jumeirah Village Circle shows a gross yield of 7.51% 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 75,101 in Jumeirah Village Circle (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 Serenz by Danube in Jumeirah Village Circle.
Closer to Dubai Marina
Jumeirah Village Circle is about 20 minutes from Dubai Marina by car, against about 30 minutes from DAMAC Lagoons.
Side by side
| Measure | DAMAC Lagoons | Jumeirah Village Circle |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,720Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,236 sales | AED 1,516Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 10,910 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 5.23%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,236 sales | 7.51%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 10,910 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 162,223Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 967 contracts | AED 75,101Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 33,302 contracts |
| Developments we list | 3 | 4 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 680,000Sorrento Lagoon Views | AED 1,100,000Serenz by Danube |
| Drive to Dubai Marina | about 30 minutes | about 20 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 Village Circle
- Serenz by DanubeDanube PropertiesAED 1,100,000
- Binghatti EthereaBinghattiAED 1,199,999
- Binghatti AuroraBinghattiAED 1,474,999
- Binghatti RoyaleBinghattiAED 1,599,999
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 Village Circle
Dubai's busiest mid-market apartment district, between Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. Low entry prices, hundreds of competing projects and no metro.
Who it suits
- Buyers with budgets under AED 1.5 million
- Investors seeking rental income from young professionals
- First-time buyers who need a central location
- Buyers who will compare several buildings carefully
In its favour
- Central position between two main highways: about 22 minutes to Downtown Dubai and 20 to Dubai Marina
- Among the lowest entry prices for freehold apartments in central new Dubai
- Established amenities: Circle Mall, more than 30 parks, schools and nurseries
Worth weighing
- Heavy supply of studios and one-bedroom flats: 238 new projects were listed on Property Finder on 12 November 2026, which limits rent and resale growth for generic units
- No metro station; the nearest are on the Route 2020 line at Al Furjan and Discovery Gardens
DAMAC Lagoons or Jumeirah Village Circle: quick answers
Is DAMAC Lagoons or Jumeirah Village Circle cheaper per square foot?
Jumeirah Village Circle is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,516 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 Jumeirah Village Circle?
Jumeirah Village Circle, on the published figures: a gross yield of 7.51% 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 Village Circle?
New tenancy contracts average AED 162,223 a year in DAMAC Lagoons and AED 75,101 in Jumeirah Village Circle (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 Village Circle?
Jumeirah Village Circle, at about 20 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 Village Circle?
Jumeirah Village Circle, 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 Village Circle?
DAMAC Lagoons is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Jumeirah Village Circle 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 Village Circle?
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 Village Circle: Serenz by Danube from AED 1,100,000, Binghatti Etherea from AED 1,199,999, Binghatti Aurora from AED 1,474,999 and Binghatti Royale from AED 1,599,999.
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