DAMAC Hills 2 property investment guide
Affordable themed villas (Akoya)
DAMAC Hills 2 is a budget villas community in Dubai where recorded residential sales have a median price of AED 1,192 per sqft. Ownership is freehold. The nearest metro station is مدينة الأكاديمية, 12 km away.
A large-value villa-and-townhouse community (formerly Akoya) on the city’s southern edge, amenity-rich.
Key numbers
- Price tier
- Budget
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Maturity
- Established
- Handover
- Ready · ongoing
- Metro served
- No
- Commute to downtown
- 40 min
- Projects tracked
- 47
Market data: recorded sales
Over the 12 months to Jun 2026, DAMAC Hills 2 recorded 1,795 property sales with a residential median of AED 1,162 per sqft — -3.6% on the previous 12 months.
See how DAMAC Hills 2 ranks city-wide: price per sqft, sales momentum, price growth.
- Median sale price
- AED 1,192/sqft
- 125 residential sales, last 4 quarters
- Sales, last 12 months
- 1,795
- -68.9% vs the 12 months before
- Price change, year on year
- -3.6%
- residential median AED/sqft
Monthly figures, last 12 months
| Month | Median AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 1,309 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 783 | 83 |
| Apr 2026 | 1,251 | 110 |
| Mar 2026 | 1,120 | 78 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,207 | 143 |
| Jan 2026 | 1,264 | 149 |
| Dec 2025 | 1,185 | 159 |
| Nov 2025 | 1,101 | 200 |
| Oct 2025 | 1,181 | 195 |
| Sep 2025 | 1,181 | 181 |
| Aug 2025 | 1,134 | 185 |
| Jul 2025 | 1,097 | 233 |
Price by bedroom count
| Type | Median price | Median AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | AED 556,360 | 1,199 | 6 |
Latest quarter with recorded residential sales; thin sample sizes are excluded.
Top-selling projects in DAMAC Hills 2
Ranked by registered sales, Jul 2025 – Jun 2026. "Prior year" is the 12 months before that window.
| Project | Sales | Prior year | Median AED/sqft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damac Hills (2) - Violet 4 | 167 | 556 | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Mulberry | 119 | 85 | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Viridis | 106 | 113 | 1,003 |
| Sold Without Project for Front Line Investment Managment | 106 | 20 | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Camelia | 84 | 61 | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Vardon | 76 | 84 | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Janusia | 68 | 61 | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Pacifica | 62 | 108 | — |
Projects
Build status and unit counts from the Dubai Land Department project register; rows we could not match to a register entry are marked unverified.
| Project | Developer | Units | Status | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violet | DAMAC | 4 BR | Selling· unverified | AED 1,800,000 |
| Damac Hills (2) - Violet | DAMAC | 526 | Under construction · 85% | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Natura | DAMAC | 439 | Under construction · 86% | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Violet 3 | DAMAC | 616 | Under construction · 36% | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Victoria 2 | DAMAC | 96 | Complete | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Elo | DAMAC | 557 | Under construction · 22% | AED 562,000 |
| Damac Hills (2) - Amargo 2 | DAMAC | 105 | Complete | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Evergreens | DAMAC | 131 | Under construction · 26% | AED 554,000 |
| Damac Hills (2) - Park Greens 2 | DAMAC | 274 | Under construction · 31% | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Park Greens 3 | DAMAC | 387 | Under construction · 33% | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Violet 2 | DAMAC | 223 | Under construction · 45% | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Park Greens 1 | DAMAC | 252 | Under construction · 22% | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Verona | DAMAC | 384 | Complete | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Farmhouses | DAMAC | 13 | Under construction · 83% | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Violet 4 | DAMAC | 803 | Under construction · 14% | AED 1,956,000 |
| Damac Hills (2) - Primrose | DAMAC | 353 | Complete | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Mulberry | DAMAC | 110 | Complete | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Aster | DAMAC | 378 | Complete | — |
| Sold Without Project for Front Line Investment Managment | DAMAC | Resale· unverified | — | |
| Damac Hills (2) - Centaury | DAMAC | 413 | Complete | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Viridis | DAMAC | 870 | Complete | AED 370,000 |
| Damac Hills (2) - Elo 2 & Elo 3 | DAMAC | 1145 | Under construction · 6% | AED 580,000 |
| Damac Hills (2) - Camelia | DAMAC | 515 | Complete | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Basswood | DAMAC | 419 | Complete | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Vardon | DAMAC | 692 | Complete | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Sanctnary | DAMAC | 388 | Complete | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Janusia | DAMAC | 478 | Complete | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Aquilegia | DAMAC | 424 | Complete | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Pacifica | DAMAC | 640 | Complete | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Juniper | DAMAC | 313 | Complete | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Victoria | DAMAC | 406 | Complete | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Zinnia | DAMAC | 487 | Complete | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Albizia | DAMAC | 604 | Complete | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Avencia-2 | DAMAC | 406 | Complete | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Amargo | DAMAC | 398 | Complete | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Navitas (A & B) | DAMAC | 218 | Complete | AED 281,000 |
| Damac Hills (2) - Odora | DAMAC | 254 | Complete | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Mimosa | DAMAC | 338 | Complete | — |
| Damac Hills (2) - Claret | DAMAC | 315 | Complete | — |
Amenities & access
- Beach
- 35 min drive
- Metro
- 30 min
- Schools
- Nearby
- Also nearby
- Water town, sports
Getting around & daily life
Nearest of each, measured to the edge of DAMAC Hills 2 — not driving distance.
- Metro station
- مدينة الأكاديمية · 12 km away
- School
- Gems Metropole School · 9.6 km away
- Hospital
- Fakeeh University Hospital · 14 km away
- Mall
- Dubai Outlet Mall · 8.2 km away
- Supermarket
- Zoom · 6.6 km away
- Park
- Mira Oasis 3 Park · 7.1 km away
- Beach
- 3.1 km away
- Golf course
- Arabian Ranches Golf Club · 12 km away
- University
- International Center for Biosaline Agriculture · 11 km away
- Airport
- Al Maktoum International Airport · 22 km away
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Infrastructure that moves values
- Cityland Malloperational · 2019
Nature-inspired mall beside Global Village with 350+ stores, dining and entertainment; a major retail destination roughly a 15-20 minute drive via Al Qudra Road.
- Water Town (Malibu Beach & wave pool)operational · 2020
Signature leisure zone with the man-made Malibu Beach, wave/surf simulator, lazy river, floating cinema, boating lake and splash pads; opened to residents in late 2020.
- DAMAC Hills 2 Community Mall (Carrefour)operational · 2020
Akoya Community Centre anchored by a 24/7 Carrefour hypermarket plus F&B (KFC, Pizza Hut) and shops; the main on-site retail and grocery destination.
- Sports Townoperational
Sports hub with cricket grounds, football pitches, basketball/tennis/volleyball courts, outdoor gym, jogging and cycling tracks; complemented by Motor Town go-kart track and a paintball arcade.
- Trump World Golf Club Dubaioperational
18-hole championship golf course with a ~30,000 sq ft clubhouse and The Stoke House restaurant within the wider DAMAC Hills development serving the community.
- Saudi German Clinic, DAMAC Hills 2operational
On-site outpatient clinic providing primary healthcare inside the community.
- Cherry Tree Nurseryoperational
Early-years nursery operating on-site; the main in-community childcare facility while larger schools are still planned within the master plan.
- Jebel Ali - Lehbab Road (E77)operational
Major highway bordering the community, the primary access route linking to Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Qudra Road and the wider Dubai network.
- Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)operational
Dubai's second international airport, roughly a 30-40 minute drive; itself undergoing a major multi-year expansion to become the world's largest airport.
- Etihad Rail passenger station - Jumeirah Golf Estatesunder construction · 2026
Dubai's only Etihad Rail passenger station, on the national network linking Abu Dhabi to Fujairah; the nearest intercity rail access for DAMAC Hills 2, with this station slated to open 30 Sept 2026.
- Al Qudra Road (D63) Development Projectunder construction · 2027
Dh798m RTA upgrade: 11.6 km road widening plus 2,700 m of new bridges and interchanges, explicitly serving DAMAC Hills 2 and neighbours; cuts a key junction's travel time from 9.4 to 2.8 minutes. Phased openings began Feb 2026.
- Violet & ongoing residential clustersunder construction · 2027
Active build-out of the 36-cluster master plan; Violet townhouse phases hand over Q2 2026 through Q1 2027, with further clusters off-plan, steadily increasing population and supporting amenities.
- Dubai Metro Blue Lineunder construction · 2029
30 km, 14-station line (Creek Harbour, Silicon Oasis, International City, Mirdif) due 2029; does not directly serve DAMAC Hills 2 but extends the network across south-east Dubai for onward connections.
- Etihad Rail high-speed line (Abu Dhabi-Dubai)under construction · 2030
Announced 150 km, 350 km/h high-speed line connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai in ~30 minutes, expanding regional rail access for southern Dubai communities including DAMAC Hills 2; targeted operational by 2030.
- Master-plan community facilities (schools, mosque, civic services)approved
DAMAC Hills 2 master plan provisions for in-community schools (primary/secondary), additional mosques, a civil defence centre, police station and ambulance services, to be delivered as the community matures; no fixed dates announced.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does property cost in DAMAC Hills 2?
- Recorded residential sales in DAMAC Hills 2 over the last four quarters have a median price of AED 1,192 per sqft, across 125 transactions. Prices are down -3.6% year on year. Buying costs add roughly 7–10% on top, and net rental yield after service charges typically lands 2–3 percentage points below the gross figure.
- What is the nearest metro station to DAMAC Hills 2?
- مدينة الأكاديمية is the nearest metro station — 12 km away, measured to the edge of DAMAC Hills 2.
- What are the best-selling projects in DAMAC Hills 2?
- By registered sales over the last 12 months, the top projects in DAMAC Hills 2 are Damac Hills (2) - Violet 4 (167 sales), Damac Hills (2) - Mulberry (119 sales), Damac Hills (2) - Viridis (106 sales).
- Can foreigners buy property in DAMAC Hills 2?
- Yes — DAMAC Hills 2 is a freehold zone, so foreign buyers get full ownership with no residency requirement.
- How far is DAMAC Hills 2 from downtown Dubai?
- DAMAC Hills 2 is roughly 40 minutes from downtown by car. Upcoming infrastructure: Etihad Rail passenger station - Jumeirah Golf Estates, Al Qudra Road (D63) Development Project, Violet & ongoing residential clusters, Dubai Metro Blue Line, Etihad Rail high-speed line (Abu Dhabi-Dubai), Master-plan community facilities (schools, mosque, civic services).
- What new projects are selling in DAMAC Hills 2?
- 12 projects are still under construction in DAMAC Hills 2, including Damac Hills (2) - Violet by DAMAC, Damac Hills (2) - Natura by DAMAC, Damac Hills (2) - Violet 3 by DAMAC, Damac Hills (2) - Elo by DAMAC (from AED 562,000), Damac Hills (2) - Evergreens by DAMAC (from AED 554,000), Damac Hills (2) - Park Greens 2 by DAMAC, Damac Hills (2) - Park Greens 3 by DAMAC, Damac Hills (2) - Violet 2 by DAMAC.
Compare with nearby areas
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales data through Jun 2026. Medians are computed from registered residential sales and can lag or diverge from asking prices. Not investment advice. Asking-price figures come from Esto’s area dataset, updated 2026-07-15. Net yield after service charges and buying costs is what decides a deal —here’s how to run that math.
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