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| Metric | DAMAC Hills | DAMAC Lagoons |
|---|---|---|
| Gross yield | 5.5–7% gross | 5.5–7% gross |
| Pricing | Master-community pricing with a strong villa and townhouse component. | Master-developer townhouse pricing; largely off-plan and phased. |
| Property types | Apartments, Townhouses, Villas | Townhouses, Villas |
| Best for | End-user-led investors, Villa and townhouse buyers, Families | End-user-led investors, Townhouse buyers, Families |
Sources: DLD / market estimates · CoreSpaces area researchLast updated: 31 May 2026Illustrative context only · Not financial advice
New Dubai
DAMAC Hills
A golf-anchored master community for villa and family demand.
Full DAMAC Hills guideNew Dubai
DAMAC Lagoons
A Mediterranean-themed townhouse community built for families.
Full DAMAC Lagoons guideWhich should you choose?
DAMAC Hills and DAMAC Lagoons sit in a similar gross-yield band (5.5–7% gross vs 5.5–7% gross), so the decision usually comes down to entry price, tenant profile, and how you plan to hold the asset — not a single percentage point. Both communities sit in New Dubai, so commute and lifestyle overlap — the difference is micro-location, stock age, and who each sub-market attracts. Both areas stock Townhouses, Villas, so unit selection and building quality matter more than the postcode alone.
Lean toward DAMAC Hills if…
your objective aligns with end-user-led investors. your objective aligns with villa and townhouse buyers. a championship golf course, parks, and amenities underpin end-user appeal and resale demand.
Lean toward DAMAC Lagoons if…
end-user-led investors is the core thesis. townhouse buyers is the core thesis. lagoons, beaches, and leisure zones create a differentiated end-user proposition that supports demand.
If neither community fits your holding period, capital allocation, or risk tolerance — or if apartment yields are moderate — the thesis leans toward end-user demand and capital growth. and heavily off-plan — delivery timing and phasing risk should be assessed before committing. both give you pause — a third corridor may be better. Our research-led counsel can tell you plainly which fits your capital, or whether to wait.
