DAMAC Lagoons or The Valley by Emaar?
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
The Valley by Emaar averages AED 1,350 per sq ft against AED 1,720 in DAMAC Lagoons, about 22% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
DAMAC Lagoons shows a gross yield of 5.23% against 5.17% in The Valley by Emaar (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 147,722 in The Valley by Emaar (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 8,891,888 at Ovelle in The Valley by Emaar.
Closer to Dubai Marina
The Valley by Emaar is about 25 minutes from Dubai Marina by car, against about 30 minutes from DAMAC Lagoons.
Side by side
| Measure | DAMAC Lagoons | The Valley by Emaar |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,720Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,236 sales | AED 1,350Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 948 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 5.23%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,236 sales | 5.17%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 948 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 162,223Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 967 contracts | AED 147,722Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 914 contracts |
| Developments we list | 3 | 1 |
| Lowest developer price | AED 680,000Sorrento Lagoon Views | AED 8,891,888Ovelle |
| Drive to Dubai Marina | about 30 minutes | about 25 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
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
The Valley by Emaar
Emaar's townhouse and villa community on the Dubai-Al Ain Road, about 25 minutes from Downtown Dubai. Early phases are complete; newer villa phases such as Ovelle and Avelia hand over towards 2029.
Who it suits
- Families who want a house and garden at a lower entry price than central villa districts
- Buyers who want to inspect a partly completed community before committing
- Households commuting towards Downtown Dubai or Academic City
- Upgraders within the community moving from a townhouse to a villa
In its favour
- Partly delivered: the first townhouse clusters (Eden, Nara, Talia) are listed as ready by Bayut
- 47,000 sq m Golden Beach, 25,000 sq m Sports Village and 13,000 sq m Kids Dale
- 24 phases listed by Emaar, from three-bedroom townhouses to five-bedroom villas
Worth weighing
- Car-dependent: there is no metro, and Emaar describes public transport as planned
- A long way from the beach, Dubai Marina and the Jebel Ali employment zones
DAMAC Lagoons or The Valley by Emaar: quick answers
Is DAMAC Lagoons or The Valley by Emaar cheaper per square foot?
The Valley by Emaar is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,350 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 The Valley by Emaar?
DAMAC Lagoons, on the published figures: a gross yield of 5.23% against 5.17% in The Valley by Emaar (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 The Valley by Emaar?
New tenancy contracts average AED 162,223 a year in DAMAC Lagoons and AED 147,722 in The Valley by Emaar (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 The Valley by Emaar?
The Valley by Emaar, at about 25 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 The Valley by Emaar?
The Valley by Emaar, 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 The Valley by Emaar?
DAMAC Lagoons is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. The Valley by Emaar 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 The Valley by Emaar?
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 The Valley by Emaar: Ovelle from AED 8,891,888.
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