DAMAC Lagoons or Wasl Gate?
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
Wasl Gate averages AED 1,550 per sq ft against AED 1,720 in DAMAC Lagoons, about 10% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Wasl Gate shows a gross yield of 7.21% 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 99,381 in Wasl Gate (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Closer to Al Maktoum International Airport
Wasl Gate is about 20 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport by car, against about 28 minutes from DAMAC Lagoons.
Side by side
| Measure | DAMAC Lagoons | Wasl Gate |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,720Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,236 sales | AED 1,550Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,947 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 5.23%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 3,236 sales | 7.21%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,947 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 162,223Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 967 contracts | AED 99,381Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 499 contracts |
| Developments we list | 3 | 0 |
| Drive to Al Maktoum International Airport | about 28 minutes | about 20 minutes |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 35 minutes | about 26 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
Wasl Gate
We do not list a development in Wasl Gate 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
Wasl Gate
Wasl's freehold master community beside Sheikh Zayed Road in Jebel Ali, next to Festival Plaza and Energy metro station, with apartments launching from AED 550,000.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want metro access on a mid-market budget
- People working in Jebel Ali or Expo City
- Investors targeting tenants in south Dubai
- Buyers who prefer a large, established developer
In its favour
- Energy metro station about three minutes away by car, on the Red Line
- Festival Plaza mall, with IKEA, inside the community
- Master developer Wasl is one of Dubai's largest property groups
Worth weighing
- Twenty new projects were listed on 12 November 2026, with handovers bunched between late 2027 and 2029: expect strong competition for tenants and resale buyers as they complete
- About 25 minutes from Downtown Dubai; the appeal depends on the southern employment hubs rather than central Dubai
DAMAC Lagoons or Wasl Gate: quick answers
Is DAMAC Lagoons or Wasl Gate cheaper per square foot?
Wasl Gate is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,550 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 Wasl Gate?
Wasl Gate, on the published figures: a gross yield of 7.21% 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 Wasl Gate?
New tenancy contracts average AED 162,223 a year in DAMAC Lagoons and AED 99,381 in Wasl Gate (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes.
Which is closer to Al Maktoum International Airport, DAMAC Lagoons or Wasl Gate?
Wasl Gate, at about 20 minutes by car against about 28 minutes from DAMAC Lagoons. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, DAMAC Lagoons or Wasl Gate?
Wasl Gate, at about 26 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 Wasl Gate?
DAMAC Lagoons is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Wasl Gate 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 Wasl Gate?
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 Wasl Gate yet.
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