Damac Islands property investment guide

Key numbers

Price tier

Mid-market

Ownership

Freehold

Maturity

Planned

Handover

Q4 2028 (Phase 1); Islands 2 to ~2030

Metro served

No

Commute to downtown

40 min

Projects tracked

27

New & off-plan projects

Amenities & access

Beach

Crystal lagoons with private sandy beaches

Metro

No metro; car-dependent

Schools

None on-site; reputable schools nearby

Also nearby

Six themed island clusters, 45+ amenities (Aqua Dome, Jungle River, hot-spring spa)

Infrastructure that moves values

• Global Villageoperational · 1997

  Dubai's seasonal cultural and entertainment park, a short drive toward the E311 corridor.

• DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya)operational · 2019

  A large established DAMAC master community to the south with sports and water amenities.

• Emirates Road (E611)operational

  The community sits along Emirates Road at Exit 36, its primary access artery.

• Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311)operational

  A major motorway bounding the community's wider corridor for city-wide access.

• DAMAC Lagoonsunder construction · 2022

  DAMAC's adjacent Mediterranean-themed lagoon community in Dubailand.

• DAMAC Islands Master Communityunder construction · 2024

  A 30-million-sq-ft island-themed community in Dubailand that sold out 3,164 units in 24 hours at launch.

• DAMAC Islands Crystal Lagoonsunder construction

  Swimmable crystal lagoons and white-sand pockets forming the community's themed islands.

• Maldives Clusterunder construction

  One of six tropical-themed clusters, styled for island elegance with villas and townhouses.

• Seychelles Clusterunder construction

  The green heart of the community, with extensive parks, nature trails and landscaped gardens.

• Bora Bora Clusterunder construction

  A Phase 2 cluster mixing townhouses and villas with a tropical design language.

• Aqua Dome & Clubhouseunder construction

  Resort-style amenities including an aqua dome, wave pools, a wellness spa and a clubhouse.

Frequently asked questions

Can foreigners buy property in Damac Islands?

Yes — Damac Islands is a freehold zone, so foreign buyers get full ownership with no residency requirement.

How far is Damac Islands from downtown Dubai?

Damac Islands is roughly 40 minutes from downtown by car. Upcoming infrastructure: DAMAC Lagoons, DAMAC Islands Master Community, DAMAC Islands Crystal Lagoons, Maldives Cluster, Seychelles Cluster, Bora Bora Cluster, Aqua Dome & Clubhouse.

What new projects are selling in Damac Islands?

Current launches include Damac Islands - Bali 4 by DAMAC, Damac Sun City by DAMAC (from AED 2,250,000), Damac Islands 2 - Barbados 2 by DAMAC, Damac Islands - Bora Bora 2 by DAMAC, Damac Islands - Maldives 1 by DAMAC, Damac Islands - Maldives 3 by DAMAC, Damac Islands - Maldives 5 by DAMAC, Damac Islands - Bora Bora 1 by DAMAC, Damac Islands 2 - Bahamas 2 by DAMAC, Damac Islands - Fiji 1 by DAMAC, Damac Islands 2 - Barbados 1 by DAMAC, Damac Islands 2 - Tahiti 1 by DAMAC, Damac Islands - Fiji 2 by DAMAC, Damac Islands - Bali 1 by DAMAC, Damac Islands 2 - Bermuda by DAMAC, Damac Islands 2 - Cuba by DAMAC, Damac Islands - Seychelles 1 by DAMAC, Damac Islands - Bora Bora 4 by DAMAC, Damac Islands 2 - Bahamas 1 by DAMAC, Damac Islands 2 - Maui by DAMAC, Damac Islands - Bora Bora 3 by DAMAC, Damac Islands - Bali 2 by DAMAC, Damac Islands - Maldives 2 by DAMAC, Damac Islands - Seychelles 2 by DAMAC, Damac Islands - Bali 3 by DAMAC, Damac Islands - Maldives 4 by DAMAC, Damac Islands 2 - Tahiti 2 by DAMAC.

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