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Living in Damac Hills 2
Prices, vibe, and who it suits, from Eric's own knowledge of Dubai.
Who it suits
- Budget-conscious families who want villa or townhouse space and typical community amenities (pools, gyms, sports courts, cycling tracks) over a central address
- Buy-to-let investors: a Dubai property portal quotes a single community-wide gross rental yield of about 6.4% (villas ~6.45%) -- no per-bedroom yield breakdown is published, so none should be quoted
- Remote and flexible workers who do not need a daily city-centre commute
- Not a fit for anyone needing walkable retail/nightlife, a short office commute, or rail/bus access -- a car is effectively mandatory
Character & lifestyle
A budget/mass-market, car-dependent master-suburb deep in Dubailand (launched 2014 as Akoya Oxygen, rebranded DAMAC Hills 2 in 2019), built entirely by DAMAC Properties around five internally-themed zones -- Water Town, Sports Town, Down Town, Motor Town, Equestrian Town -- rather than one continuous streetscape, spread across 30+ branded sub-clusters (Camelia, Natura, Aster, Albizia, Amargo, Park Greens, The Farmhouses and others). It is positioned as the affordable, family-suburban counterpart to DAMAC's pricier Dubailand siblings (DAMAC Hills, DAMAC Lagoons, DAMAC Islands): larger villa/townhouse plots and community amenities at a lower price point than more central or waterfront Dubai addresses, traded off against real distance from the city and no metro, tram or bus presence today. Broker note: the well-known Trump International Golf Club and the "Malibu Bay" wave pool belong to the separate, neighbouring DAMAC Hills (1) community, not DAMAC Hills 2 -- a frequent point of buyer confusion given the shared "Akoya"/DAMAC branding history, worth flagging before quoting amenities to a client.
The community's five internally-themed zones (see Character) anchor amenities such as pools, gyms, sports courts and cycling/jogging tracks (per a Dubai property portal's community guide). DAMAC/a Dubai property portal marketing separately describes the Park Greens sub-cluster as sitting within "5.1 million sq ft of parkland" -- a figure specific to that cluster, not a confirmed community-wide total, so don't quote it as a whole-community stat. The well-known Malibu-branded wave pool and Trump International Golf Club both belong to the neighbouring DAMAC Hills (1) community, not DAMAC Hills 2 (see broker note under Character).
Property mix
A mix of villas/townhouses and apartments across 30+ DAMAC-branded themed sub-clusters (Camelia, Natura, Aster, Albizia, Amargo, Park Greens, The Farmhouses, Violet, Verona, Eterno and others). Villas/townhouses (3 to 6+ bedrooms) make up a large share of stock (505 of the ~1,918 active a Dubai property portal listings are villas); a smaller, newer stock of studio and 1-2BR apartments sits in mid-rise tower clusters (ELO, ELO 2, ELO 3, Evergreen). Predominantly low-to-mid-rise; no high-rise towers are confirmed in current listings, though this could change with active DAMAC launches.
Market snapshot
| Bedrooms | Median | Typical range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | AED 720K | AED 600K–750K | 9 |
| 2 bed | AED 1M | AED 987K–1.2M | 32 |
| 3 bed | AED 1.8M | AED 1.5M–2M | 132 |
| 4+ bed | AED 2.2M | AED 2M–2.7M | 238 |
| Bedrooms | Median | Typical range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 41K | AED 39K–43K | 8 |
| 1 bed | AED 50K | AED 45K–53K | 5 |
| 2 bed | AED 80K | AED 75K–85K | 5 |
| 3 bed | AED 89K | AED 85K–99K | 305 |
| 4+ bed | AED 125K | AED 115K–140K | 134 |
As of 2026-08-03, based on 870 current listings we track in Damac Hills 2.
Getting around
No metro or tram station is inside DAMAC Hills 2; it sits off Al Qudra Road (D63), between Jebel Ali-Lehbab Road (E77) and Al Ain-Dubai Road (E66). Broker and local-guide sources describe it as lacking direct RTA bus service and effectively car-dependent, but this has not been checked against the RTA route map directly, so treat it as well-corroborated but not primary-sourced. Drive times to central Dubai are commonly quoted in the 25-48 minute range (covering Downtown Dubai, DIFC/Business Bay, Dubai Marina) via Sheikh Zayed Road/Al Khail Road or Al Qudra Road depending on route and traffic; these are indicative broker-quoted figures with no stated peak/off-peak basis, and the ranges overlap enough that they don't reliably rank one destination against another.
Schools
- Jebel Ali School (British curriculum) - in the neighbouring DAMAC Hills / Akoya, not inside DAMAC Hills 2 - KHDA Very good (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
- The Aquila School (UK/IB) - Dubailand, not inside DAMAC Hills 2 - KHDA Good (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
- South View School (British curriculum) - Remraam / Dubailand, not inside DAMAC Hills 2 - KHDA Good (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
Developers
DAMAC Properties
Frequently asked questions
Is Damac Hills 2 freehold?
Sold and registered as freehold by the master developer, open to buyers of all nationalities. Not named in Regulation No. (3) of 2006, the original designated-areas list, so any designation here comes from a later decree and could not be traced to a specific instrument in this review. Confirm the tenure of the specific plot or unit on its title deed or via the DLD Property Status Enquiry (Dubai REST) before any offer.
What does a 1-bedroom home cost in Damac Hills 2?
A 1-bedroom home in Damac Hills 2 has a median asking price of AED 720K (typically AED 600K–750K), as of 2026-08-03, based on 9 current listings.
What does a 1-bedroom home rent for in Damac Hills 2?
A 1-bedroom home in Damac Hills 2 typically rents for AED 45K–53K a year, as of 2026-08-03, based on 5 current listings.
Who is Damac Hills 2 best for?
Budget-conscious families who want villa or townhouse space and typical community amenities (pools, gyms, sports courts, cycling tracks) over a central address Buy-to-let investors: a Dubai property portal quotes a single community-wide gross rental yield of about 6.4% (villas ~6.45%) -- no per-bedroom yield breakdown is published, so none should be quoted Remote and flexible workers who do not need a daily city-centre commute Not a fit for anyone needing walkable retail/nightlife, a short office commute, or rail/bus access -- a car is effectively mandatory
What's the property mix like in Damac Hills 2?
Current listings we track in Damac Hills 2: 65 apartments, 179 villas, 626 townhouses.
What schools are near Damac Hills 2?
Jebel Ali School (British curriculum) - in the neighbouring DAMAC Hills / Akoya, not inside DAMAC Hills 2; The Aquila School (UK/IB) - Dubailand, not inside DAMAC Hills 2; South View School (British curriculum) - Remraam / Dubailand, not inside DAMAC Hills 2
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