DAMAC Islands 2 vs DAMAC Riverside
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 23% lower, at AED 3,329,000 against AED 4,337,000. 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 Riverside works out at about AED 1,273 per sq ft against AED 1,400 at DAMAC Islands 2.
Sooner to complete
DAMAC Riverside is targeted for Q2 2028, 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 Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | DAMAC Properties | DAMAC Properties |
| Location | DAMAC Islands, Dubai | Dubai Investments Park, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q4 2030 | Q2 2028 |
| Price from | AED 3,329,000 | AED 4,337,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 1,400 | 1,273 |
| Home types | Townhouses | Townhouses |
| Bedrooms | 4 to 5 bed | 5 bed |
| Sizes | 2,186 to 3,158 sq ft | 3,407 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 174,500 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | 1,902 |
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 Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-bedroom townhouses | AED 3,612,0002,829 to 3,158 sq ft | AED 4,337,0003,407 sq ft | AED 725,000 more at DAMAC Riverside |
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 Riverside
DAMAC's townhouse community set along a man-made river in Dubai Investments Park 2. Five-bedroom townhouses listed from AED 4,337,000 in November 2026, with handover shown as Q2 2028.
What works
- Five-bedroom townhouses of about 3,400 sq ft with handover shown for the second quarter of 2028.
- A master plan built around a man-made river, with a lagoon beach, water sports and an island restaurant.
- Al Maktoum International Airport is about 12 minutes away by car on DAMAC's figures.
What to weigh
- 75% of the price, plus the DLD fee, is due within about 17 months of purchase.
- DAMAC's card gives Q2 2028 while Property Finder gives Q4 2027; confirm the contractual date.
- Dubai Investments Park mixes industrial and residential land; check what surrounds your cluster.
DAMAC Islands 2 or DAMAC Riverside?
Which is cheaper, DAMAC Islands 2 or DAMAC Riverside?
DAMAC Islands 2 has the lower starting price at AED 3,329,000, compared with AED 4,337,000 at DAMAC Riverside. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
DAMAC Riverside has the earlier target (Q2 2028). 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 Riverside is sold on a 20/55/25 plan with 75% due before handover.
Are DAMAC Islands 2 and DAMAC Riverside 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
