DAMAC Islands 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 starts 9% lower, at AED 3,930,000 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 Islands works out at about AED 1,237 per sq ft against AED 1,273 at DAMAC Riverside.
Sooner to complete
DAMAC Riverside is targeted for Q2 2028, ahead of DAMAC Islands in Q4 2029. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | DAMAC Islands | DAMAC Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | DAMAC Properties | DAMAC Properties |
| Location | DAMAC Islands, Dubai | Dubai Investments Park, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q4 2029 | Q2 2028 |
| Price from | AED 3,930,000 | AED 4,337,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 1,237 | 1,273 |
| Home types | Townhouses | Townhouses |
| Bedrooms | 5 bed | 5 bed |
| Sizes | 3,178 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 158,220 | 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 | DAMAC Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-bedroom townhouses | AED 3,930,0003,178 sq ft | AED 4,337,0003,407 sq ft | AED 407,000 more at DAMAC Riverside |
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 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 or DAMAC Riverside?
Which is cheaper, DAMAC Islands or DAMAC Riverside?
DAMAC Islands has the lower starting price at AED 3,930,000, 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 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 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
