DAMAC Islands 2 vs DAMAC Islands
Side by side on price, unit sizes, payment plan and handover.
Where each one wins
Drawn from the two developments' published prices, plans and handover targets.
Lower entry price
DAMAC Islands 2 starts 15% lower, at AED 3,329,000 against AED 3,930,000. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
More space for the money
On average DAMAC Islands works out at about AED 1,237 per sq ft against AED 1,400 at DAMAC Islands 2.
Sooner to complete
DAMAC Islands is targeted for Q4 2029, ahead of DAMAC Islands 2 in Q4 2030. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | DAMAC Islands 2 | DAMAC Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | DAMAC Properties | DAMAC Properties |
| Location | DAMAC Islands, Dubai | DAMAC Islands, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q4 2030 | Q4 2029 |
| Price from | AED 3,329,000 | AED 3,930,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 1,400 | 1,237 |
| Home types | Townhouses | Townhouses |
| Bedrooms | 4 to 5 bed | 5 bed |
| Sizes | 2,186 to 3,158 sq ft | 3,178 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 20/55/25 | 20/55/25 |
| Due before handover | 75% | 75% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 134,180 | AED 158,220 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | n/a |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Starting prices for the same home type
| Home type | DAMAC Islands 2 | DAMAC Islands | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-bedroom townhouses | AED 3,612,0002,829 to 3,158 sq ft | AED 3,930,0003,178 sq ft | AED 318,000 more at DAMAC Islands |
DAMAC Islands 2
The second phase of DAMAC Islands, a lagoon-themed townhouse and villa community in Dubailand. Four- and five-bedroom townhouses listed from AED 3,329,000 in November 2026, with handover due in Q4 2030.
What works
- Four- and five-bedroom townhouses of 2,186 to 3,158 sq ft, listed from about AED 3.3 million in November 2026.
- A landscape plan built around lakes, waterfalls, gardens and treetop walks rather than roads.
- Nineteen units listed online in November 2026, so there is a choice of layouts and clusters.
What to weigh
- Handover is not due until the fourth quarter of 2030 on DAMAC's cards, and cluster dates differ on Property Finder.
- The five-bedroom plan leaves 50% of the price due on completion.
- Booking costs 24% or 20% of the price up front including the DLD fee, more than many apartment launches.
DAMAC Islands
The first phase of DAMAC Islands, a lagoon-themed townhouse and villa community in Dubailand with 5,915 homes planned. Five-bedroom townhouses listed from AED 3,930,000 in November 2026, with handover shown as Q4 2029.
What works
- A large community plan, with 5,915 villas and townhouses on DAMAC's figures, built around lagoons, a jungle river and an aqua park.
- Five-bedroom townhouses of about 3,180 sq ft, with ten units listed online in November 2026.
- Construction recorded as starting in September 2024, earlier than DAMAC Islands 2.
What to weigh
- DAMAC's card gives Q4 2029 for handover while Property Finder gives December 2028; confirm the contractual date.
- 24% of the price, including the 4% DLD fee, is due immediately on purchase.
- Only one five-bedroom layout was offered online; four-bedroom townhouses and villas were not listed.
DAMAC Islands 2 or DAMAC Islands?
Which is cheaper, DAMAC Islands 2 or DAMAC Islands?
DAMAC Islands 2 has the lower starting price at AED 3,329,000, compared with AED 3,930,000 at DAMAC Islands. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
DAMAC Islands has the earlier target (Q4 2029). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
DAMAC Islands 2 is sold on a 20/55/25 plan with 75% due before handover. DAMAC Islands is sold on a 20/55/25 plan with 75% due before handover.
Are DAMAC Islands 2 and DAMAC Islands by the same developer?
Yes, both are by DAMAC Properties.
Want a straight answer on which to buy?
The right choice depends on your budget, timing and what the property is for. Tell us and we'll give you a recommendation, with the reasons.
- Current price list and availability, direct from the developer
- No fee to you on off-plan purchases: the developer pays us
- One salaried adviser, not on commission, from first call to handover
