--- title: "DAMAC Lagoons vs Jumeirah Village Circle" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/damac-lagoons-vs-jumeirah-village-circle markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/compare/areas/damac-lagoons-vs-jumeirah-village-circle.md type: area-comparison description: "DAMAC Lagoons and Jumeirah Village Circle 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 Jumeirah Village Circle? ## Side by side | | [DAMAC Lagoons](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-lagoons) | [Jumeirah Village Circle](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-village-circle) | | --- | --- | --- | | 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 1,516, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/jumeirah-village-circle), 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 | 7.51%, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/jumeirah-village-circle), 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 75,101, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/rent/dubai/jumeirah-village-circle), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Developments we list | 3 | 4 | | Drive to Dubai Marina | about 30 minutes | about 20 minutes | | 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**: Jumeirah Village Circle averages AED 1,516 per sq ft against AED 1,720 in DAMAC Lagoons, about 12% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). - **Higher gross yield**: Jumeirah Village Circle shows a gross yield of 7.51% 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 75,101 in Jumeirah Village Circle (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 1,100,000 at Serenz by Danube in Jumeirah Village Circle. - **Closer to Dubai Marina**: Jumeirah Village Circle is about 20 minutes from Dubai Marina by car, against about 30 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 Jumeirah Village Circle - [Serenz by Danube](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-village-circle/serenz-by-danube): Danube Properties; Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai; launched; handover 2029; from AED 1,100,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Binghatti Etherea](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-village-circle/binghatti-etherea): Binghatti; Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai; under construction; handover Q1 2028; from AED 1,199,999 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Binghatti Aurora](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-village-circle/binghatti-aurora): Binghatti; Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai; ready; handover Q2 2025; from AED 1,474,999 (as of 2026-11-12) - [Binghatti Royale](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-village-circle/binghatti-royale): Binghatti; Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai; ready; handover Q4 2025; from AED 1,599,999 (as of 2026-11-12) ## 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 Jumeirah Village Circle is like > Dubai's busiest mid-market apartment district, between Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. Low entry prices, hundreds of competing projects and no metro. Who it suits: Buyers with budgets under AED 1.5 million; Investors seeking rental income from young professionals; First-time buyers who need a central location; Buyers who will compare several buildings carefully. In its favour: - Central position between two main highways: about 22 minutes to Downtown Dubai and 20 to Dubai Marina - Among the lowest entry prices for freehold apartments in central new Dubai - Established amenities: Circle Mall, more than 30 parks, schools and nurseries Worth weighing: - Heavy supply of studios and one-bedroom flats: 238 new projects were listed on Property Finder on 12 November 2026, which limits rent and resale growth for generic units - No metro station; the nearest are on the Route 2020 line at Al Furjan and Discovery Gardens Full guide: [Jumeirah Village Circle](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-village-circle) ## Questions and answers ### Is DAMAC Lagoons or Jumeirah Village Circle cheaper per square foot? Jumeirah Village Circle is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,516 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 Jumeirah Village Circle? Jumeirah Village Circle, on the published figures: a gross yield of 7.51% 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 Jumeirah Village Circle? New tenancy contracts average AED 162,223 a year in DAMAC Lagoons and AED 75,101 in Jumeirah Village Circle (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes. ### Which is closer to Dubai Marina, DAMAC Lagoons or Jumeirah Village Circle? Jumeirah Village Circle, at about 20 minutes by car against about 30 minutes from DAMAC Lagoons. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. ### Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, DAMAC Lagoons or Jumeirah Village Circle? Jumeirah Village Circle, 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 Jumeirah Village Circle? DAMAC Lagoons is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Jumeirah Village Circle 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 Jumeirah Village Circle? 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 Jumeirah Village Circle: [Serenz by Danube](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-village-circle/serenz-by-danube) from AED 1,100,000, [Binghatti Etherea](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-village-circle/binghatti-etherea) from AED 1,199,999, [Binghatti Aurora](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-village-circle/binghatti-aurora) from AED 1,474,999 and [Binghatti Royale](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/jumeirah-village-circle/binghatti-royale) from AED 1,599,999. --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/damac-lagoons-vs-jumeirah-village-circle. 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.