--- title: "DAMAC Islands by DAMAC Properties" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-islands/damac-islands-phase-1 markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/dubai/damac-islands/damac-islands-phase-1.md type: development description: "The first phase of DAMAC Islands, a lagoon-themed townhouse and villa community in Dubailand with 5,915 homes planned. Five-bedroom townhouses listed from AED 3,930,000 in November 2026, with handover shown as Q4 2029." last_verified: 2026-11-13 sources: 5 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 Islands by DAMAC Properties > The first phase of DAMAC Islands, a lagoon-themed townhouse and villa community in Dubailand with 5,915 homes planned. Five-bedroom townhouses listed from AED 3,930,000 in November 2026, with handover shown as Q4 2029. Facts last verified 13 November 2026 against the sources listed at the end. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Developer | [DAMAC Properties](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/damac) | | Location | [DAMAC Islands](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-islands), Dubai | | Status | under construction | | Developer's handover target | Q4 2029 | | Sales launched | 2024-12 | | Tenure | freehold | | Price | From AED 3,930,000 to AED 4,147,000 (published figure, 13 November 2026) | | Average price per sq ft | AED 1,237 | | Home types | 5-bedroom townhouses | | Golden Visa value test | Some homes are priced at or above AED 2,000,000 | ## Overview DAMAC Islands is the first phase of the inland, lagoon-themed community of the same name that [DAMAC](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/damac) is building in Dubailand, and it is listed on this site under the [DAMAC Islands](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-islands) area. DAMAC gives the master plan 30 million sq ft and 5,915 villas and townhouses, sold in clusters named after island destinations such as the Maldives, Seychelles, Bora Bora and Fiji. The landscape is designed around swimmable lagoons, a jungle river, waterfalls, an aqua park and a central fountain. DAMAC records the launch as December 2024, and Property Finder records construction starting in September 2024. On 13 November 2026 DAMAC's website listed ten five-bedroom homes, all of one 3,178 sq ft layout, priced from AED 3,930,000 to AED 4,147,000. These are the units on offer in November 2026, not the full range. DAMAC's card calls them villas, but its FAQ describes the four- and five-bedroom homes here as townhouses and the unit code matches, so we list them as townhouses. The FAQ also mentions four-bedroom townhouses and six- and seven-bedroom villas, none of which was offered online that day. Property Finder quotes four-bedroom townhouses from AED 2.5 million and villas from AED 15 million, figures we treat as launch prices rather than current stock. The project page's starting price of AED 2,750,000 is likewise a launch figure. DAMAC's plan PP-644493 (September 2026) for these homes asks for 24% immediately, 55% in 32 instalments from month 3 to month 34 after purchase and 25% on completion. The schedule totals 104% because the immediate payment includes the 4% DLD registration fee, so the developer's own split is 20% on booking, 55% during construction and 25% on completion. Property Finder shows a 20/40/40 plan instead. The sources disagree on timing. DAMAC's unit card gives handover in the fourth quarter of 2029, while Property Finder gives December 2028 for the phase. We use DAMAC's later date, and the sale and purchase agreement is the document to check. Who it suits: families who want a large townhouse in a community planned around water and outdoor play, and who are comfortable waiting about three years. What to weigh: a substantial payment at booking, conflicting completion dates, and an inland location some distance from the coast. DAMAC's FAQ puts The Village Community Mall about 10 minutes away by car, with The Ranches Souk also close by. ## Unit types and prices | Unit type | Price from | Price to | Size | Bathrooms | Availability | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 5-bedroom townhouses | AED 3,930,000 | AED 4,147,000 | 3,178 sq ft | | available | Prices are published starting prices from the developer or Property Finder, as each type's note says, checked 13 November 2026. ## Payment plans ### 20/55/25 - Booking deposit: 20% (On booking) - During construction: 55% (32 instalments from month 3 to month 34 after purchase) - On completion: 25% (Q4 2029) Paid before handover: 75%. DAMAC plan PP-644493 (September 2026), published for 5-bedroom townhouses in the Seychelles, Bora Bora, Fiji and Maldives clusters. DAMAC's schedule shows 24% due immediately; the instalments total 104% of the price, so this includes the 4% DLD registration fee. ## What works - A large community plan, with 5,915 villas and townhouses on DAMAC's figures, built around lagoons, a jungle river and an aqua park. - Five-bedroom townhouses of about 3,180 sq ft, with ten units listed online in November 2026. - Construction recorded as starting in September 2024, earlier than DAMAC Islands 2. - Only 25% of the price is left for completion under DAMAC's published plan. ## What to weigh - DAMAC's card gives Q4 2029 for handover while Property Finder gives December 2028; confirm the contractual date. - 24% of the price, including the 4% DLD fee, is due immediately on purchase. - Only one five-bedroom layout was offered online; four-bedroom townhouses and villas were not listed. - The community is inland in Dubailand, despite the island theme, and some distance from the coast and business districts. - Thousands of similar townhouses are due across DAMAC Islands and DAMAC Lagoons, which can weigh on rents and resale prices for a time. ## Location In Dubailand, inland, with The Ranches Souk nearby for shopping and dining. Drive time is DAMAC's approximate figure. - The Village Community Mall: about 10 minutes ## Amenities - Central hub fountain - Water platforms - Paddling - Lagoon waterfalls - Jungle river - Aqua park - Jungle swings ## Questions and answers ### What is the starting price at DAMAC Islands? On 13 November 2026 DAMAC listed five-bedroom townhouses of 3,178 sq ft from AED 3,930,000 to AED 4,147,000. The project page quotes a launch price of AED 2,750,000, below today's cheapest listed home. ### When is DAMAC Islands due for handover? DAMAC's unit card gives the fourth quarter of 2029. Property Finder gives December 2028, so confirm the contractual date in the sale and purchase agreement. ### What is the payment plan? DAMAC's plan PP-644493 (September 2026) asks for 24% immediately, including the 4% DLD registration fee, then 55% in 32 instalments up to month 34 after purchase and 25% on completion. ### Is DAMAC Islands on the coast? No. Despite the name, DAMAC Islands is an inland community in Dubailand. The beaches and islands are man-made lagoons within the community. ### Who is the developer of DAMAC Islands? DAMAC Islands is being developed by [DAMAC Properties](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/damac). About DAMAC Properties: Dubai's largest private developer, known for the DAMAC Hills and DAMAC Lagoons villa communities and for fashion- and sport-branded towers. ### Can foreigners buy at DAMAC Islands? Yes. DAMAC Islands is a designated area where buyers of any nationality can own freehold property, whether or not they live in the UAE. The purchase is registered with the DLD. ### Does buying at DAMAC Islands qualify for a Golden Visa? Homes priced at AED 2 million or more can support an application for the UAE's 10-year Golden Visa. At DAMAC Islands, every unit type starts above that level. Approval is at the authorities' discretion and off-plan purchases have their own conditions: see our [Golden Visa guide](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/guides/uae-golden-visa-property). ### What fees are payable on top of the price at DAMAC Islands? The main cost is the DLD transfer fee (4%). On the entry price of AED 3,930,000 that comes to about AED 157,200, plus small administration charges. There is no stamp duty, no annual property tax and no tax on rental income for individuals in the UAE, though your home country may tax you. Our [buying cost calculator](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/tools/purchase-cost-calculator) itemises it. ## Sources Facts on this page were last checked against these sources on 13 November 2026. - [DAMAC Properties: DAMAC Islands](https://www.damacproperties.com/en/communities/damac-islands-community/projects/damac-islands/) - [DAMAC Properties: DAMAC Islands 5-bedroom homes](https://www.damacproperties.com/en/communities/damac-islands-community/projects/damac-islands/properties/5-villa/) - [DAMAC Properties: projects with available inventory](https://www.damacproperties.com/en/search/?type=project&onlyAvailable=true) - [Property Finder: Damac Islands](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/damac-properties/damac-islands) - [Khaleej Times: Damac crosses 50,000 home handovers, targets 8,800 more in 2026 (1 September 2026)](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/dubai-developer-damac-crosses-50000-home-handovers-targets-8800-more-in-2026) --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-islands/damac-islands-phase-1. 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