DAMAC Lagoons or Villanova?
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
Villanova averages AED 1,462 per sq ft against AED 1,720 in DAMAC Lagoons, about 15% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Villanova shows a gross yield of 5.56% 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 Villanova average AED 163,621 a year against AED 162,223 in DAMAC Lagoons (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Closer to Mall of the Emirates
Villanova is about 20 minutes from Mall of the Emirates by car, against about 24 minutes from DAMAC Lagoons.
Side by side
| Measure | DAMAC Lagoons | Villanova |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,720Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,236 sales | AED 1,462Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 381 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 5.23%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,236 sales | 5.56%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 381 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 162,223Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 967 contracts | AED 163,621Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,836 contracts |
| Developments we list | 3 | 0 |
| Drive to Mall of the Emirates | about 24 minutes | about 20 minutes |
| Drive to Dubai Marina | about 30 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
Villanova
We do not list a development in Villanova 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
Villanova
Dubai Properties' Mediterranean-style townhouse and villa community on Emirates Road in Dubailand: mostly complete, family-oriented and priced below the better-known villa suburbs.
Who it suits
- Families wanting a townhouse under about AED 3.5 million
- Owner-occupiers more than short-term investors
- Buyers who want to inspect a finished community first
- Residents working in Academic City or Silicon Oasis
In its favour
- Largely complete: finished clusters, parks and pools can be inspected before buying
- Backed by Dubai Properties, part of Dubai Holding
- Townhouses from AED 2.69 million in the current phase (Property Finder, November 2026)
Worth weighing
- Outer location: no metro, limited buses and few restaurants or cafes close by
- La Tilia is the only phase with developer stock, so choice of new homes is narrow and other purchases are resale
DAMAC Lagoons or Villanova: quick answers
Is DAMAC Lagoons or Villanova cheaper per square foot?
Villanova is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,462 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 Villanova?
Villanova, on the published figures: a gross yield of 5.56% 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 Villanova?
New tenancy contracts average AED 162,223 a year in DAMAC Lagoons and AED 163,621 in Villanova (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes.
Which is closer to Mall of the Emirates, DAMAC Lagoons or Villanova?
Villanova, at about 20 minutes by car against about 24 minutes from DAMAC Lagoons. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Dubai Marina, DAMAC Lagoons or Villanova?
Villanova, at about 25 minutes by car against about 30 minutes from DAMAC Lagoons. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in DAMAC Lagoons and Villanova?
DAMAC Lagoons is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Villanova 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 Villanova?
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 Villanova yet.
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