DAMAC Islands vs Kensington Gardens
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
Kensington Gardens starts 19% lower, at AED 3,200,000 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 1,255 at Kensington Gardens.
Sooner to complete
Kensington Gardens is targeted for Q4 2027, ahead of DAMAC Islands in Q4 2029. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Kensington Gardens asks for 60% of the price before handover; DAMAC Islands asks for 75%.
Side by side
| Attribute | DAMAC Islands | Kensington Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | DAMAC Properties | LEOS Developments |
| Location | DAMAC Islands, Dubai | Greenwood, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q4 2029 | Q4 2027 |
| Price from | AED 3,930,000 | AED 3,200,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 1,237 | 1,255 |
| Home types | Townhouses | Townhouses, villas |
| Bedrooms | 5 bed | 3 to 7 bed |
| Sizes | 3,178 sq ft | 2,720 to 6,204 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 20/55/25 | 60/40 |
| Due before handover | 75% | 60% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 158,220 | AED 129,020 |
| 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 | Kensington Gardens | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-bedroom townhouses | AED 3,930,0003,178 sq ft | AED 4,390,0003,665 to 3,726 sq ft | AED 460,000 more at Kensington Gardens |
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.
Kensington Gardens
A low-rise LEOS community of three- to five-bedroom townhouses and six- and seven-bedroom villas inside Nakheel's Greenwood. Townhouses from AED 3.2 million and villas from AED 6.9 million, due in late 2027.
What works
- Townhouses from AED 3.2 million with maid's quarters and outdoor space
- Energy-saving specification, including solar water heating and rainwater harvesting
- Set within a Nakheel master community planned around parks and lagoons
What to weigh
- Greenwood is at an early stage; its facilities are planned rather than open
- No resale or rental history in the community yet
- Payment plan and most per-type prices come from Property Finder, not LEOS
DAMAC Islands or Kensington Gardens?
Which is cheaper, DAMAC Islands or Kensington Gardens?
Kensington Gardens has the lower starting price at AED 3,200,000, 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?
Kensington Gardens has the earlier target (Q4 2027). 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. Kensington Gardens is sold on a 60/40 plan with 60% due before handover.
Are DAMAC Islands and Kensington Gardens by the same developer?
No. DAMAC Islands is by DAMAC Properties and Kensington Gardens is by LEOS Developments. Compare their delivery records on the developer pages.
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
