Damac Islands property investment guide
Island-themed lagoon townhouse and villa community in Dubailand
Damac Islands is a mid-market waterfront community in Dubai where recorded residential sales have a median price of AED 1,817 per sqft. Ownership is freehold. The nearest metro station is مدينة الأكاديمية, 12 km away.
DAMAC island masterplan in Al Yelayiss (Dubailand), themed on tropical destinations. Boundary derived from DLD project parcels (approx).
Key numbers
- Median price
- AED 1,817/sqft
- 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
- 30
Market data: recorded sales
Over the 12 months to Sep 2026, Damac Islands recorded 3,471 property sales with a residential median of AED 1,816 per sqft.
See how Damac Islands ranks city-wide: price per sqft, sales momentum, price growth.
- Median sale price
- AED 1,817/sqft
- 2,919 residential sales, last 4 quarters
- Sales, last 12 months
- 3,471
- -29.3% vs the 12 months before
Monthly figures, last 12 months
| Month | Median AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 1,846 | 68 |
| Aug 2026 | 1,614 | 110 |
| Jul 2026 | 1,730 | 65 |
| Jun 2026 | 1,824 | 110 |
| May 2026 | 1,821 | 67 |
| Apr 2026 | 1,822 | 295 |
| Mar 2026 | 1,820 | 683 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,822 | 828 |
| Jan 2026 | 1,822 | 932 |
| Dec 2025 | 1,822 | 107 |
| Nov 2025 | — | 49 |
| Oct 2025 | — | 157 |
Price by bedroom count
| Type | Median price | Median AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4+ BR · Villa & townhouse | AED 3,972,480 | — | 17 |
Latest quarter with recorded residential sales; thin sample sizes are excluded. Apartments and villas are priced separately. Villa AED/sqft is left out because the registry often records the plot rather than the built area.
Top-selling projects in Damac Islands
Ranked by registered sales, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. "Prior year" is the 12 months before that window.
| Project | Sales | Prior year | Median AED/sqft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damac Islands 2 - Bahamas 2 | 497 | 0 | 1,822 |
| Damac Islands 2 - Bahamas 1 | 475 | 0 | 1,822 |
| Damac Islands 2 - Bermuda | 401 | 0 | 1,822 |
| Damac Islands 2 - Tahiti 2 | 378 | 0 | 1,808 |
| Damac Islands 2 - Maui | 347 | 0 | 1,872 |
| Damac Islands 2 - Barbados 1 | 318 | 0 | 1,822 |
| Damac Islands 2 - Barbados 2 | 271 | 0 | 1,822 |
| Damac Islands 2 - Tahiti 1 | 253 | 0 | 1,822 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damac Islands - Bali 4 | DAMAC | 228 | Under construction · 2% | — |
| Damac Sun City | DAMAC | 770 | Under construction · 19% | AED 2,250,000 |
| Damac Islands 2 - Barbados 2 | DAMAC | 362 | Under construction · 0% | AED 2,543,000 |
| Damac Islands - Bora Bora 2 | DAMAC | 233 | Under construction · 3% | — |
| Damac Islands - Maldives 1 | DAMAC | 397 | Under construction · 3% | — |
| Damac Islands - Maldives 3 | DAMAC | 313 | Under construction · 12% | — |
| Damac Islands - Maldives 5 | DAMAC | 155 | Under construction · 3% | — |
| Damac Islands - Bora Bora 1 | DAMAC | 251 | Under construction · 2% | — |
| Damac Islands 2 - Bahamas 2 | DAMAC | 666 | Under construction · 0% | AED 2,711,000 |
| Damac Islands - Fiji 1 | DAMAC | 398 | Under construction · 2% | — |
| Damac Islands 2 - Barbados 1 | DAMAC | 382 | Under construction · 0% | AED 2,613,000 |
| Damac Islands 2 - Tahiti 1 | DAMAC | 306 | Under construction · 0% | AED 2,543,000 |
| Damac Islands - Fiji 2 | DAMAC | 400 | Under construction · 2% | — |
| Damac Islands - Bali 1 | DAMAC | 294 | Under construction · 3% | — |
| Damac Islands 2 - Bermuda | DAMAC | 469 | Under construction · 0% | AED 2,543,000 |
| Damac Islands 2 - Cuba | DAMAC | 544 | Under construction · 0% | AED 2,471,000 |
| Damac Islands - Seychelles 1 | DAMAC | 204 | Under construction · 2% | — |
| Damac Islands - Bora Bora 4 | DAMAC | 59 | Under construction · 2% | — |
| Damac Islands 2 - Bahamas 1 | DAMAC | 544 | Under construction · 0% | AED 2,824,000 |
| Damac Islands 2 - Maui | DAMAC | 434 | Under construction · 0% | AED 2,796,000 |
| Damac Islands - Bora Bora 3 | DAMAC | 403 | Under construction · 3% | — |
| Damac Islands - Bali 2 | DAMAC | 338 | Under construction · 3% | — |
| Damac Islands - Maldives 2 | DAMAC | 380 | Under construction · 14% | — |
| Damac Islands - Seychelles 2 | DAMAC | 474 | Under construction · 3% | — |
| Damac Islands - Bali 3 | DAMAC | 274 | Under construction · 3% | — |
| Damac Islands - Maldives 4 | DAMAC | 324 | Under construction · 3% | — |
| Damac Islands 2 - Tahiti 2 | DAMAC | 484 | Under construction · 0% | AED 2,542,000 |
| DAMAC Islands 2 – The Tropics (1, 3, 5) | DAMAC | 1905 | Under construction | AED 2,750,000 |
| DAMAC Islands 2 – The Tropics (2, 4, 6) | DAMAC | 2130 | Under construction | AED 2,750,000 |
| Antigua at DAMAC Islands 2 | DAMAC | 468 | Under construction · 0% | AED 2,750,000 |
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)
Getting around & daily life
Nearest of each, measured to the edge of Damac Islands — not driving distance.
- Metro station
- مدينة الأكاديمية · 12 km away
- School
- Gems Metropole School · 1.4 km away
- Hospital
- Kings Hospital · 9.8 km away
- Mall
- Cityland Mall · 3.3 km away
- Supermarket
- West Zone Supermarket · 830 m away
- Park
- Mira Oasis 3 Park · 1.3 km away
- Beach
- 12 km away
- Golf course
- Arabian Ranches Golf Club · 3.7 km away
- University
- Kings College · 7.5 km away
- Airport
- Al Maktoum International Airport · 18 km away
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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
- How much does property cost in Damac Islands?
- Recorded residential sales in Damac Islands over the last four quarters have a median price of AED 1,817 per sqft, across 2,919 transactions. 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 Islands?
- مدينة الأكاديمية is the nearest metro station — 12 km away, measured to the edge of Damac Islands.
- What are the best-selling projects in Damac Islands?
- By registered sales over the last 12 months, the top projects in Damac Islands are Damac Islands 2 - Bahamas 2 (497 sales), Damac Islands 2 - Bahamas 1 (475 sales), Damac Islands 2 - Bermuda (401 sales).
- 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?
- 30 projects are still under construction in Damac Islands, including Damac Islands - Bali 4 by DAMAC, Damac Sun City by DAMAC (from AED 2,250,000), Damac Islands 2 - Barbados 2 by DAMAC (from AED 2,543,000), 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.
Compare with nearby areas
Source: Dubai Land Department open data, sales data through Sep 2026. Medians are computed from registered residential sales and can lag or diverge from asking prices. Not investment advice. Project starting prices and area details come from Esto’s area dataset, updated 2026-07-22. Net yield after service charges and buying costs is what decides a deal —here’s how to run that math.
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