DAMAC Lagoons or Tilal Al Ghaf?
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 2,278 in Tilal Al Ghaf, about 24% 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 5.19% in Tilal Al Ghaf (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 Tilal Al Ghaf average AED 322,515 a year against AED 162,223 in DAMAC Lagoons (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Closer to Dubai International Airport
Tilal Al Ghaf is about 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car, against about 35 minutes from DAMAC Lagoons.
Side by side
| Measure | DAMAC Lagoons | Tilal Al Ghaf |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,720Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,236 sales | AED 2,278Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 357 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 5.23%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,236 sales | 5.19%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 357 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 162,223Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 967 contracts | AED 322,515Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,350 contracts |
| Developments we list | 3 | 0 |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 35 minutes | about 30 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
Tilal Al Ghaf
We do not list a development in Tilal Al Ghaf yet.
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
Tilal Al Ghaf
Majid Al Futtaim's lagoon-centred villa community off Hessa Street, near Dubai Sports City. Largely sold through, so most buying today is resale.
Who it suits
- Families wanting villas with a school on site
- Buyers who value a finished master plan
- Resale purchasers of completed homes
- High-budget buyers of waterfront mansions
In its favour
- Planned for more than 6,500 freehold homes around a 70,000 sq m swimmable lagoon
- 18 km of walking trails and 11 km of cycling track, according to the developer
- The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai operates inside the community
Worth weighing
- No developer stock was listed on Property Finder on 12 November 2026: purchases are resale, with resale pricing and the 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee payable in full
- Later phases (Plagette 32, Amara, Serenity Mansions, Bo Monde) are still under construction, so parts of the site will see building work for some time
DAMAC Lagoons or Tilal Al Ghaf: quick answers
Is DAMAC Lagoons or Tilal Al Ghaf cheaper per square foot?
DAMAC Lagoons is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,720 per sq ft against AED 2,278 in Tilal Al Ghaf (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 Tilal Al Ghaf?
DAMAC Lagoons, on the published figures: a gross yield of 5.23% against 5.19% in Tilal Al Ghaf (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 Tilal Al Ghaf?
New tenancy contracts average AED 162,223 a year in DAMAC Lagoons and AED 322,515 in Tilal Al Ghaf (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 Tilal Al Ghaf?
Tilal Al Ghaf, at about 30 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 Tilal Al Ghaf?
DAMAC Lagoons is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Tilal Al Ghaf 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 Tilal Al Ghaf?
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. We do not list a development in Tilal Al Ghaf yet.
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