--- title: "DAMAC Lagoons vs Dubailand Residence Complex" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/damac-lagoons-vs-dubailand-residence-complex markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/compare/areas/damac-lagoons-vs-dubailand-residence-complex.md type: area-comparison description: "DAMAC Lagoons and Dubailand Residence Complex compared on published prices, rental yields, new developments and drive times." last_verified: 2026-11-12 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 Lagoons or Dubailand Residence Complex? ## Side by side | | [DAMAC Lagoons](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-lagoons) | [Dubailand Residence Complex](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubailand-residence-complex) | | --- | --- | --- | | Emirate | Dubai | Dubai | | Tenure | freehold | freehold | | Price per sq ft | AED 1,720, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/damac-lagoons), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | AED 1,387, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/dubai-land-residence-complex), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Gross rental yield | 5.23%, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/damac-lagoons), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | 8.71%, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/dubai-land-residence-complex), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Average annual rent | AED 162,223, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/rent/dubai/damac-lagoons), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | AED 55,759, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/rent/dubai/dubai-land-residence-complex), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Developments we list | 3 | 3 | | Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 35 minutes | about 25 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 price per sq ft**: Dubailand Residence Complex averages AED 1,387 per sq ft against AED 1,720 in DAMAC Lagoons, about 19% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). - **Higher gross yield**: Dubailand Residence Complex shows a gross yield of 8.71% against 5.23% in DAMAC Lagoons (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges and empty months. - **Higher average rent**: New tenancy contracts in DAMAC Lagoons average AED 162,223 a year against AED 55,759 in Dubailand Residence Complex (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). - **Lower entry price**: The lowest developer price we list in DAMAC Lagoons is AED 680,000 at Sorrento Lagoon Views, against AED 690,818 at Weybridge Gardens 4 in Dubailand Residence Complex. - **Closer to Dubai International Airport**: Dubailand Residence Complex is about 25 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car, against about 35 minutes from DAMAC Lagoons. ## 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) ## Developments in Dubailand Residence Complex - [Weybridge Gardens 4](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubailand-residence-complex/weybridge-gardens-4): LEOS Developments; Dubailand Residence Complex, Dubai; under construction; handover Q2 2027; from AED 690,818 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Weybridge Gardens 5](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubailand-residence-complex/weybridge-gardens-5): LEOS Developments; Dubailand Residence Complex, Dubai; under construction; handover Q2 2027; from AED 723,935 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Samana Boulevard Heights](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubailand-residence-complex/samana-boulevard-heights): Samana Developers; Dubailand Residence Complex, Dubai; under construction; handover Q2 2029; from AED 770,000 (as of 2026-11-13) ## 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) ## What Dubailand Residence Complex is like > A low-cost apartment district at the junction of Al Ain Road and Emirates Road, opposite Dubai Silicon Oasis. Entry prices are among Dubai's lowest; the area is still filling in. Who it suits: Budget-led investors; Buyers priced out of JVC; Staff working in Dubai Silicon Oasis or Academic City; Buyers comfortable with an emerging district. In its favour: - Among the lowest entry prices for new freehold apartments in Dubai - Direct access to Al Ain Road and Emirates Road; about 20 minutes to Downtown Dubai - Next to Dubai Silicon Oasis, a source of tenants and of shopping at Silicon Central Mall Worth weighing: - Very large pipeline: 102 new projects listed on Property Finder on 12 November 2026, mostly studios and one-bedroom flats that will complete between 2026 and 2030 - No master developer curating the district: streetscape, parking and building quality vary plot by plot Full guide: [Dubailand Residence Complex](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubailand-residence-complex) ## Questions and answers ### Is DAMAC Lagoons or Dubailand Residence Complex cheaper per square foot? Dubailand Residence Complex is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,387 per sq ft against AED 1,720 in DAMAC Lagoons (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, so compare like with like before relying on the gap. ### Which has the higher rental yield, DAMAC Lagoons or Dubailand Residence Complex? Dubailand Residence Complex, on the published figures: a gross yield of 8.71% against 5.23% in DAMAC Lagoons (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges, empty months and fees, so the net return is lower. ### What is the average rent in DAMAC Lagoons and Dubailand Residence Complex? New tenancy contracts average AED 162,223 a year in DAMAC Lagoons and AED 55,759 in Dubailand Residence Complex (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes. ### Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, DAMAC Lagoons or Dubailand Residence Complex? Dubailand Residence Complex, at about 25 minutes by car against about 35 minutes from DAMAC Lagoons. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. ### Can foreigners buy property in DAMAC Lagoons and Dubailand Residence Complex? DAMAC Lagoons is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Dubailand Residence Complex 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 Lagoons and Dubailand Residence Complex? 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. In Dubailand Residence Complex: [Weybridge Gardens 4](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubailand-residence-complex/weybridge-gardens-4) from AED 690,818, [Weybridge Gardens 5](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubailand-residence-complex/weybridge-gardens-5) from AED 723,935 and [Samana Boulevard Heights](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubailand-residence-complex/samana-boulevard-heights) from AED 770,000. --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/damac-lagoons-vs-dubailand-residence-complex. Published by UAE Property Agents, Omnia Capital Group. 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