--- title: "DAMAC Hills 2 vs DAMAC Lagoons" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/damac-hills-2-vs-damac-lagoons markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/compare/areas/damac-hills-2-vs-damac-lagoons.md type: area-comparison description: "DAMAC Hills 2 and DAMAC Lagoons compared on published prices, rental yields, new developments and drive times." last_verified: 2026-11-13 publisher: "UAE Property Agents (Omnia)" language: en-GB usage: "You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting." --- # DAMAC Hills 2 or DAMAC Lagoons? ## Side by side | | [DAMAC Hills 2](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-hills-2) | [DAMAC Lagoons](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-lagoons) | | --- | --- | --- | | Emirate | Dubai | Dubai | | Tenure | freehold | freehold | | Developments we list | 3 | 3 | | Drive to Al Maktoum International Airport | about 30 minutes | about 28 minutes | Each figure is shown as its publisher states it, with the period it covers; a row appears only where both areas have a figure. ## Where each one leads - **Lower entry price**: The lowest developer price we list in DAMAC Lagoons is AED 680,000 at Sorrento Lagoon Views, against AED 1,372,000 at ELO 3 in DAMAC Hills 2. - **Closer to Al Maktoum International Airport**: DAMAC Lagoons is about 28 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport by car, against about 30 minutes from DAMAC Hills 2. ## Developments in DAMAC Hills 2 - [ELO 3](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-hills-2/elo-3): DAMAC Properties; DAMAC Hills 2, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2028; from AED 1,372,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [ELO 2](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-hills-2/elo-2): DAMAC Properties; DAMAC Hills 2, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2028; from AED 1,374,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [ELO](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-hills-2/elo): DAMAC Properties; DAMAC Hills 2, Dubai; under construction; handover Q3 2028; from AED 1,397,000 (as of 2026-11-13) ## Developments in DAMAC Lagoons - [Sorrento Lagoon Views](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-lagoons/sorrento-lagoon-views): DAMAC Properties; DAMAC Lagoons, Dubai; launched; handover Q1 2030; from AED 680,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [DAMAC Lagoons District Valencia](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-lagoons/damac-lagoons-district-valencia): DAMAC Properties; DAMAC Lagoons, Dubai; launched; handover Q1 2029; from AED 1,567,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Lagoon Views](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-lagoons/lagoon-views): DAMAC Properties; DAMAC Lagoons, Dubai; under construction; handover Q1 2029; from AED 1,625,000 (as of 2026-11-13) ## What DAMAC Hills 2 is like > DAMAC's 55 million sq ft villa and townhouse community off Al Qudra Road in outer Dubailand, first sold as AKOYA Oxygen. About 11,000 homes are complete, with further clusters still handing over. Who it suits: Buyers who want a three- to six-bedroom house at a lower entry price than inner Dubai; Families happy to drive for work and school in exchange for space; Investors seeking entry-level villa and townhouse rentals. In its favour: - A 55 million sq ft master community with about 11,000 completed homes, according to DAMAC in September 2026 - Homes listed from about AED 375,000 on Bayut when checked in November 2026 - Supermarket, clinic and nursery inside the community, plus a wave pool, equestrian park and other leisure facilities Worth weighing: - A long drive from the coast and the main business districts; Bayut puts Dubai Silicon Oasis about 35 minutes away - The schools Bayut names, GEMS Metropole and South View, are outside the community Full guide: [DAMAC Hills 2](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-hills-2) ## What DAMAC Lagoons is like > DAMAC's Mediterranean-themed lagoon community on Hessa Street beside DAMAC Hills. Townhouse clusters are partly complete; apartment buildings at Lagoon Views and newer clusters hand over between 2027 and 2030. Who it suits: Families wanting a townhouse in a partly finished community they can inspect; First-time investors looking for a one-bedroom flat at around AED 1 million to AED 1.5 million; Buyers who want resort-style amenities and accept suburban distances. In its favour: - Partly delivered: several townhouse clusters are listed as ready, so the lagoons and build quality can be seen - More than 45 million sq ft master plan next to the established DAMAC Hills - Apartments from under AED 1 million alongside three- to five-bedroom townhouses Worth weighing: - DAMAC keeps adding apartment phases: Lagoon Views alone has more than a dozen buildings, which caps rental and resale pricing for flats - Thirty per cent is typically due on handover under DAMAC's plan, a large single payment Full guide: [DAMAC Lagoons](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-lagoons) ## Questions and answers ### Which is closer to Al Maktoum International Airport, DAMAC Hills 2 or DAMAC Lagoons? DAMAC Lagoons, at about 28 minutes by car against about 30 minutes from DAMAC Hills 2. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. ### Can foreigners buy property in DAMAC Hills 2 and DAMAC Lagoons? DAMAC Hills 2 is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. DAMAC Lagoons is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sales in Dubai are registered with the DLD. ### Which new developments can I buy in DAMAC Hills 2 and DAMAC Lagoons? In DAMAC Hills 2: [ELO 3](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-hills-2/elo-3) from AED 1,372,000, [ELO 2](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-hills-2/elo-2) from AED 1,374,000 and [ELO](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-hills-2/elo) from AED 1,397,000. In DAMAC Lagoons: [Sorrento Lagoon Views](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-lagoons/sorrento-lagoon-views) from AED 680,000, [DAMAC Lagoons District Valencia](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-lagoons/damac-lagoons-district-valencia) from AED 1,567,000 and [Lagoon Views](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-lagoons/lagoon-views) from AED 1,625,000. --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/damac-hills-2-vs-damac-lagoons. Published by UAE Property Agents, Omnia Capital Group. You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting.