--- title: "DAMAC Lagoons vs Tilal Al Ghaf" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/damac-lagoons-vs-tilal-al-ghaf markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/compare/areas/damac-lagoons-vs-tilal-al-ghaf.md type: area-comparison description: "DAMAC Lagoons and Tilal Al Ghaf 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 Tilal Al Ghaf? ## Side by side | | [DAMAC Lagoons](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-lagoons) | [Tilal Al Ghaf](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/tilal-al-ghaf) | | --- | --- | --- | | 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 2,278, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/tilal-al-ghaf), 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 | 5.19%, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/tilal-al-ghaf), 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 322,515, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/rent/dubai/tilal-al-ghaf), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Developments we list | 3 | 0 | | Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 35 minutes | about 30 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 2,278 in Tilal Al Ghaf, about 24% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). - **Higher gross yield**: DAMAC Lagoons shows a gross yield of 5.23% against 5.19% in Tilal Al Ghaf (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 Tilal Al Ghaf average AED 322,515 a year against AED 162,223 in DAMAC Lagoons (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). - **Closer to Dubai International Airport**: Tilal Al Ghaf is about 30 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 Tilal Al Ghaf No developments in Tilal Al Ghaf are currently listed. ## 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 Tilal Al Ghaf is like > Majid Al Futtaim's lagoon-centred villa community off Hessa Street, near Dubai Sports City. Largely sold through, so most buying today is resale. Who it suits: Families wanting villas with a school on site; Buyers who value a finished master plan; Resale purchasers of completed homes; High-budget buyers of waterfront mansions. In its favour: - Planned for more than 6,500 freehold homes around a 70,000 sq m swimmable lagoon - 18 km of walking trails and 11 km of cycling track, according to the developer - The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai operates inside the community Worth weighing: - No developer stock was listed on Property Finder on 12 November 2026: purchases are resale, with resale pricing and the 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee payable in full - Later phases (Plagette 32, Amara, Serenity Mansions, Bo Monde) are still under construction, so parts of the site will see building work for some time Full guide: [Tilal Al Ghaf](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/tilal-al-ghaf) ## Questions and answers ### Is DAMAC Lagoons or Tilal Al Ghaf cheaper per square foot? DAMAC Lagoons is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,720 per sq ft against AED 2,278 in Tilal Al Ghaf (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 Tilal Al Ghaf? DAMAC Lagoons, on the published figures: a gross yield of 5.23% against 5.19% in Tilal Al Ghaf (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 Tilal Al Ghaf? New tenancy contracts average AED 162,223 a year in DAMAC Lagoons and AED 322,515 in Tilal Al Ghaf (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 Tilal Al Ghaf? Tilal Al Ghaf, at about 30 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 Tilal Al Ghaf? DAMAC Lagoons is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Tilal Al Ghaf 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 Tilal Al Ghaf? 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. We do not list a development in Tilal Al Ghaf yet. --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/damac-lagoons-vs-tilal-al-ghaf. Published by UAE Property Agents, Omnia Capital Group. 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