--- title: "DAMAC Lagoons vs Meydan" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/damac-lagoons-vs-meydan markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/compare/areas/damac-lagoons-vs-meydan.md type: area-comparison description: "DAMAC Lagoons and Meydan 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 Meydan? ## Side by side | | [DAMAC Lagoons](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-lagoons) | [Meydan](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan) | | --- | --- | --- | | 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 2,050, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/meydan), 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 | 7.04%, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/meydan), 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 73,787, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/rent/dubai/meydan), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Developments we list | 3 | 6 | | Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 35 minutes | about 20 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**: DAMAC Lagoons averages AED 1,720 per sq ft against AED 2,050 in Meydan, about 16% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). - **Higher gross yield**: Meydan shows a gross yield of 7.04% 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 73,787 in Meydan (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 1,219,000 at Azizi Riviera in Meydan. - **Closer to Dubai International Airport**: Meydan is about 20 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 Meydan - [Azizi Riviera](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/azizi-riviera): Azizi Developments; Meydan, Dubai; under construction; handover Q2 2027; from AED 1,219,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Riviera Beachfront](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/azizi-riviera-beachfront): Azizi Developments; Meydan, Dubai; under construction; from AED 1,258,500 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Everly Place](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/everly-place): Ellington Properties; Meydan, Dubai; launched; handover Q4 2030; from AED 1,940,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Riviera Rêve](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/azizi-riviera-reve): Azizi Developments; Meydan, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2026; from AED 2,357,355 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Knightsbridge](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/knightsbridge): LEOS Developments; Meydan, Dubai; under construction; handover Q4 2027; from AED 7,940,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Knightsbridge 2](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/knightsbridge-2): LEOS Developments; Meydan, Dubai; under construction; handover Q2 2028; from AED 13,800,000 (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 Meydan is like > The large development zone around Meydan Racecourse, south of Downtown Dubai. Lagoon-side apartments, villas and dozens of new towers from many developers, with little public transport. Who it suits: Investors buying smaller apartments below Business Bay prices; Families looking at villas near the city centre; Buyers who drive and want quick access to Al Khail Road; Those comfortable with a district still under construction. In its favour: - About 16 minutes by car from Burj Khalifa and 20 from Dubai International Airport (Bayut area guide) - Direct access to Al Khail Road and Ras Al Khor Road - Lower apartment entry prices than Downtown Dubai or Business Bay Worth weighing: - Very large pipeline: 73 new and off-plan projects on Property Finder in November 2026, many from smaller developers whose delivery record needs checking one by one - Limited public transport and no metro station in the area today Full guide: [Meydan](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan) ## Questions and answers ### Is DAMAC Lagoons or Meydan cheaper per square foot? DAMAC Lagoons is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,720 per sq ft against AED 2,050 in Meydan (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 Meydan? Meydan, on the published figures: a gross yield of 7.04% 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 Meydan? New tenancy contracts average AED 162,223 a year in DAMAC Lagoons and AED 73,787 in Meydan (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 Meydan? Meydan, at about 20 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 Meydan? DAMAC Lagoons is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Meydan 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 Meydan? 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 Meydan: [Azizi Riviera](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/azizi-riviera) from AED 1,219,000, [Riviera Beachfront](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/azizi-riviera-beachfront) from AED 1,258,500, [Everly Place](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/everly-place) from AED 1,940,000 and [Riviera Rêve](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/meydan/azizi-riviera-reve) from AED 2,357,355. --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/damac-lagoons-vs-meydan. 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.