DAMAC Lagoons or Meydan?
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 2,050 in Meydan, about 16% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Meydan shows a gross yield of 7.04% 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 73,787 in Meydan (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 1,219,000 at Azizi Riviera in Meydan.
Closer to Dubai International Airport
Meydan is about 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car, against about 35 minutes from DAMAC Lagoons.
Side by side
| Measure | DAMAC Lagoons | Meydan |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,720Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,236 sales | AED 2,050Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,818 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 5.23%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,236 sales | 7.04%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,818 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 162,223Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 967 contracts | AED 73,787Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 9,025 contracts |
| Developments we list | 3 | 6 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 680,000Sorrento Lagoon Views | AED 1,219,000Azizi Riviera |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 35 minutes | about 20 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
Meydan
- Azizi RivieraAzizi DevelopmentsAED 1,219,000
- Riviera BeachfrontAzizi DevelopmentsAED 1,258,500
- Everly PlaceEllington PropertiesAED 1,940,000
- Riviera RêveAzizi DevelopmentsAED 2,357,355
- KnightsbridgeLEOS DevelopmentsAED 7,940,000
- Knightsbridge 2LEOS DevelopmentsAED 13,800,000
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
Meydan
The large development zone around Meydan Racecourse, south of Downtown Dubai. Lagoon-side apartments, villas and dozens of new towers from many developers, with little public transport.
Who it suits
- Investors buying smaller apartments below Business Bay prices
- Families looking at villas near the city centre
- Buyers who drive and want quick access to Al Khail Road
- Those comfortable with a district still under construction
In its favour
- About 16 minutes by car from Burj Khalifa and 20 from Dubai International Airport (Bayut area guide)
- Direct access to Al Khail Road and Ras Al Khor Road
- Lower apartment entry prices than Downtown Dubai or Business Bay
Worth weighing
- Very large pipeline: 73 new and off-plan projects on Property Finder in November 2026, many from smaller developers whose delivery record needs checking one by one
- Limited public transport and no metro station in the area today
DAMAC Lagoons or Meydan: quick answers
Is DAMAC Lagoons or Meydan cheaper per square foot?
DAMAC Lagoons is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,720 per sq ft against AED 2,050 in Meydan (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 Meydan?
Meydan, on the published figures: a gross yield of 7.04% 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 Meydan?
New tenancy contracts average AED 162,223 a year in DAMAC Lagoons and AED 73,787 in Meydan (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, DAMAC Lagoons or Meydan?
Meydan, at about 20 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 Meydan?
DAMAC Lagoons is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Meydan 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 Meydan?
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 Meydan: Azizi Riviera from AED 1,219,000, Riviera Beachfront from AED 1,258,500, Everly Place from AED 1,940,000 and Riviera Rêve from AED 2,357,355.
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