DAMAC Islands vs Greenz by Danube
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
Greenz by Danube starts 3% lower, at AED 3,800,000 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 1,439 at Greenz by Danube.
Lighter on cash before handover
Greenz by Danube asks for 60% of the price before handover; DAMAC Islands asks for 75%.
Side by side
| Attribute | DAMAC Islands | Greenz by Danube |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | DAMAC Properties | Danube Properties |
| Location | DAMAC Islands, Dubai | Dubai International Academic City, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q4 2029 | Q4 2029 |
| Price from | AED 3,930,000 | AED 3,800,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 1,237 | 1,439 |
| Home types | Townhouses | Townhouses, villas |
| Bedrooms | 5 bed | 3 to 5 bed |
| Sizes | 3,178 sq ft | 2,350 to 3,950 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 20/55/25 | 1% monthly plan (20/40/40) |
| Due before handover | 75% | 60% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 158,220 | AED 153,020 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | 768 |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
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.
Greenz by Danube
Danube's first villa and townhouse community: 768 furnished three- to five-bedroom homes in Dubai Academic City, from AED 3.8 million, with handover due in Q4 2029.
What works
- Rare furnished house product on a long payment plan: 20% down and 1% a month for 40 months, per Danube.
- Large homes for the price band, from about 2,350 sq ft for three bedrooms to about 3,950 sq ft for five.
- Prices above AED 2 million meet the Golden Visa property threshold, subject to government rules.
What to weigh
- Danube's first large villa and townhouse community, after a history of apartment towers.
- The starting price has risen since launch (AED 3.5 million in April 2026, AED 3.8 million on 13 November 2026), and sources disagree.
- 40% of the price is due after completion, so plan the mortgage or cash for handover early.
DAMAC Islands or Greenz by Danube?
Which is cheaper, DAMAC Islands or Greenz by Danube?
Greenz by Danube has the lower starting price at AED 3,800,000, 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?
Both have the same stated handover target: Q4 2029.
How do the payment plans differ?
DAMAC Islands is sold on a 20/55/25 plan with 75% due before handover. Greenz by Danube is sold on a 1% monthly plan (20/40/40) plan with 60% due before handover.
Are DAMAC Islands and Greenz by Danube by the same developer?
No. DAMAC Islands is by DAMAC Properties and Greenz by Danube is by Danube Properties. Compare their delivery records on the developer pages.
Want a straight answer on which to buy?
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