DAMAC Islands vs LEOS Royal
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
LEOS Royal starts 8% lower, at AED 3,610,000 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 1,600 at LEOS Royal.
Sooner to complete
LEOS Royal is targeted for Q4 2028, 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
LEOS Royal asks for 50% of the price before handover; DAMAC Islands asks for 75%.
Side by side
| Attribute | DAMAC Islands | LEOS Royal |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | DAMAC Properties | LEOS Developments |
| Location | DAMAC Islands, Dubai | Dubailand, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q4 2029 | Q4 2028 |
| Price from | AED 3,930,000 | AED 3,610,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 1,237 | 1,600 |
| Home types | Townhouses | Townhouses, villas |
| Bedrooms | 5 bed | 3 to 7 bed |
| Sizes | 3,178 sq ft | 2,407 to 7,080 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 20/55/25 | 20/30/50 |
| Due before handover | 75% | 50% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 158,220 | AED 145,420 |
| 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.
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.
LEOS Royal
A LEOS community of townhouses and villas on Al Ain Road in Umm Al Daman, opposite Dubai Outlet Mall. Townhouses from AED 3.61 million, with handover given as Q4 2028.
What works
- Townhouses with a maid's room from AED 3.61 million, under half the AED 7.94 million starting price of LEOS's Knightsbridge townhouses.
- Al Ain Road location opposite Dubai Outlet Mall, about 16 minutes from Downtown Dubai by LEOS's estimate.
- Landscaped plan with more than 15,000 trees, canals and waterfalls, according to LEOS.
What to weigh
- Property Finder lists the project as sold out under one name and on sale under another; confirm availability with LEOS.
- LEOS does not publish a payment plan, and Property Finder's two plans differ.
- Villa types appear only on Property Finder, not on LEOS's own sales page.
DAMAC Islands or LEOS Royal?
Which is cheaper, DAMAC Islands or LEOS Royal?
LEOS Royal has the lower starting price at AED 3,610,000, 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?
LEOS Royal has the earlier target (Q4 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. LEOS Royal is sold on a 20/30/50 plan with 50% due before handover.
Are DAMAC Islands and LEOS Royal by the same developer?
No. DAMAC Islands is by DAMAC Properties and LEOS Royal 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
