DAMAC Islands is a 30-million sq ft (2.79 million sq m) freehold residential community in Dubailand, Dubai. DAMAC Properties developed it across 6 themed residential clusters offering 4, 5, 6, and 7-bedroom villas and townhouses. Entry price starts at AED 2.75M (USD 748,000 / GBP 592,000). Handover is Q4 2027.
DAMAC Properties delivered over 47,600 residential units across Dubai in 20 years. DAMAC Islands Phase 2 recorded AED 11 billion in property sales within hours of its launch — a verified Guinness World Record for residential real estate sales performance. That sales velocity reflects genuine buyer demand, not promotional activity.
This guide covers all 5 villa configurations with exact prices, floor sizes, bedroom counts, cluster locations, the 75/25 payment plan with actual AED figures, rental yield data, and Golden Visa eligibility.
Top Luxury Villas in DAMAC Islands — Prices, Beds, and Sizes
DAMAC Islands offers 5 residential unit types. All prices reflect 2026 market rates from PropertyFinder transaction data and DAMAC Properties’ current price list. All units are freehold and Golden Visa eligible.
4-Bedroom Townhouse Villa Price from AED 2.75M (USD 748,000 / GBP 592,000). Built-up area: 2,208 sq ft (205 sq m). Plot size from 1,550 sq ft. Layout: 4 bedrooms, open-plan kitchen-living area, private garden. The Maldives residential cluster holds 64 active resale listings — the highest single-cluster inventory across DAMAC Islands. Current price per sq ft: AED 1,548. This is the lowest entry point in the community and the fastest-moving unit in the resale market.
5-Bedroom Townhouse Villa Price from AED 3.4M (USD 925,000 / GBP 730,000). Built-up area: 3,178 sq ft (295 sq m). Plot size from 3,200 sq ft. Layout: 5 bedrooms, maid’s room, private garden, selected plots with lagoon-facing position. The Bali and Seychelles residential clusters hold most 5-bedroom inventory. Average price per sq ft: AED 1,491 — up 16.5% year-on-year per PropertyFinder 2025 transaction data. Investors targeting residential rental income favour this configuration — it rents above the community average.
6-Bedroom Villa — Mid Configuration (DIV 3) Price from AED 6.1M (USD 1.66M / GBP 1.31M). Built-up area: 4,440 sq ft (412 sq m). Plot size from 5,800 sq ft. Layout: 6 bedrooms, maid’s room, private outdoor garden. Available in the Bora Bora, Fiji, and Seychelles residential clusters. PropertyFinder lists 44 active resale units in Bora Bora cluster alone. Corner plots with lagoon-facing position sell at AED 6.8M.
6-Bedroom Signature Villa Price from AED 14.9M (USD 4.06M / GBP 3.21M). Built-up area: 10,671 sq ft (991 sq m). Plot size from 5,800 sq ft. Layout: 6 bedrooms, private gym, maid’s room, entertainment basement. Plots in the Maldives residential cluster face the central lagoon directly. Floor-to-ceiling glazing covers the full ground-floor frontage. The entertainment basement spans approximately 2,000 sq ft — configured for a home cinema, private gym extension, or family room.
7-Bedroom Ultra-Premium Villa Price from AED 23.9M (USD 6.5M / GBP 5.14M). Built-up area: 17,078 sq ft (1,587 sq m). Plot size from 5,800 sq ft. Layout: 7 bedrooms, private gym, maid’s room, entertainment basement, direct beach access. The largest residential unit in DAMAC Islands. Available in Maldives and Bora Bora clusters only. Double-height entrance hall, lagoon-front plot, and covered parking for 4 vehicles as standard.
The 6 Residential Clusters — Prices, Inventory, and Key Differences
DAMAC Islands divides into 6 residential clusters. Each cluster has a distinct architectural style, different price levels, and varying inventory counts. Here is what buyers need to know before choosing a cluster.
Maldives Residential Cluster Active listings: 64. Average resale price: AED 4.8M (Maldives 1) and AED 3.9M (Maldives 5). Architecture: low horizontal rooflines, wide plot frontages, and the community’s largest lagoon-edge positions. Buyers prioritising lagoon-facing plots and the highest long-term resale value buy in Maldives first. It moves the fastest — highest demand, highest turnover.
Bora Bora Residential Cluster Active listings: 44. Average resale price: AED 2.9M for 4-bedroom units, rising to AED 6.8M for 6-bedroom corner plots. Architecture: structured rooflines and palm-lined pedestrian paths. The only cluster with both entry-level pricing and ultra-premium corner plots — suits buyers at two different budget levels.
Fiji Residential Cluster Active listings: 15 across two sub-phases. 5-bedroom villa from AED 3.35M at current market rates. Architecture: open courtyard layouts with garden-facing living areas. Low inventory supports price stability. Fiji plots are harder to find on resale — which reduces downside risk for investors.
Seychelles Residential Cluster Active listings: 10. Average resale price: AED 3M. Architecture: stone-tone facades with landscaped perimeter planting. Closest walking distance to the community beach club. Suits buyers who prioritise privacy and low-density surroundings over lagoon-front positioning.
Bali Residential Cluster Active listings: 20. 4-bedroom entry price from AED 2.6M — the second-lowest cluster entry point. Architecture: timber-accented entry gates and garden pool layouts. Lower price per sq ft than Maldives and Bora Bora. Suits buyers entering the community at a lower capital outlay.
Hawaii Residential Cluster Active listings: lowest in community. 4-bedroom from AED 3.5M. Architecture: open-view plot positions with infinity pool configurations. Sells in the fewest days on market. Buyers looking for a premium plot at a lower price point than the 6 or 7-bedroom configurations buy Hawaii first.
Interior Specification — What Every Villa Includes
Flooring: Calacatta Gold porcelain slabs in all main living areas — large-format panels, no visible grout lines across open-plan spaces. Same material runs to ceiling height inside bathrooms.
Stone finishes: Arabescato marble on bathroom walls, vanity countertops, and kitchen island surfaces in 6 and 7-bedroom villas. It is a naturally veined white marble — a material priced significantly above standard porcelain in the secondary fit-out market.
Cabinetry: Walnut wood veneer on kitchen units and built-in wardrobes throughout all bedroom sizes. Brushed brass handles and plate switches are standard on every unit — not an optional upgrade.
Glazing: Floor-to-ceiling windows on the ground floor of all 5-bedroom and above villas. Double-height entrance hall in 6 and 7-bedroom configurations. No internal corridors without natural light.
Smart home system: Integrated building automation controls lighting, climate, blinds, and security from a single panel or a phone app. Standard across all residential units — not charged separately.
Location — Driving Distances From DAMAC Islands Gate
DAMAC Islands is in Dubailand, positioned between Emirates Road (E611) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311). Both roads provide direct highway access without urban traffic for the first several kilometres.
| Destination | Drive time |
| DAMAC Hills, Sports City, Motor City | 15 minutes |
| Expo City Dubai / District 2020 | 20 minutes |
| Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) | 23 minutes |
| Dubai International Airport (DXB) | 28 minutes |
| Burj Al Arab and Dubai Investment Park | 30 minutes |
| Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa | 30 minutes |
| Palm Jumeirah | 30 minutes |
Al Maktoum Airport note: The airport is expanding into the world’s largest aviation hub by 2030. DAMAC Islands sits closer to Al Maktoum than any major gated villa community in Dubai. Historical data from DXB’s 2000–2010 expansion shows that villa communities within 25 minutes of the airport recorded the strongest rental demand growth in that period. The same dynamic is forming here.
Residential Amenities — Full List by Category
All amenities below are within DAMAC Islands’ community boundary. Residents do not travel outside for any of the following.
Aquatic facilities: Central swimmable lagoon with beach entry, wave pool, aqua dome, kids’ aqua park, and private beach with sand and sun loungers.
Health and fitness: Hot springs wellness spa, floating yoga platform above the lagoon, fully equipped gym, outdoor fitness park with training stations.
Leisure and recreation: Beach club, golf simulator, mini golf course, zipline, LED-lit gondola service across the lagoon, central fountain plaza.
Outdoor and nature: Riverside jogging trail, Iguanas Park, fruit market, tortoise garden, lagoon waterfall features, landscaped community promenade.
Community services: Wedding and events venue, retail boulevard, 24/7 gated security, covered per-villa parking, smart home integration.
Payment Plan — AED Breakdown on Every Villa Size
DAMAC Islands uses a 75/25 construction-linked payment plan across all unit types. The 65% construction portion splits across build milestones — no single instalment exceeds the booking amount on smaller units.
On a AED 2.75M 4-bedroom townhouse:
| Stage | % | AED | USD |
| Booking | 10% | AED 275,000 | USD 74,900 |
| Construction milestones | 65% | AED 1,787,500 | USD 486,700 |
| Handover Q4 2027 | 25% | AED 687,500 | USD 187,100 |
| Total | 100% | AED 2,750,000 | USD 748,700 |
Dubai Land Department (DLD) registration fee: 4% of purchase price = AED 110,000 on this unit. Selected listings carry a 4% DLD waiver — confirm at time of purchase.
On a AED 6.1M 6-bedroom villa:
| Stage | % | AED | USD |
| Booking | 10% | AED 610,000 | USD 166,100 |
| Construction milestones | 65% | AED 3,965,000 | USD 1.08M |
| Handover Q4 2027 | 25% | AED 1,525,000 | USD 415,200 |
| Total | 100% | AED 6,100,000 | USD 1,661,000 |
Investment Case — 3 Verified Data Points
- Rental yield: 6–8% gross per year. Residential villas in Dubailand generate AED 165,000–220,000 per year in rent on a AED 2.75M unit. Dubai apartment yields average 5–6%. Gated villa communities in Dubailand stay below 5% vacancy — tight supply supports yield.
- Capital growth: 16.5% price per sq ft year-on-year. PropertyFinder 2025 transaction data records a 16.5% increase in price per sq ft across DAMAC Islands. Total community residential sales value: AED 7.3 billion — up 41.2% versus the prior year. Fixed land boundary means no future dilution from new supply within the community.
- Golden Visa: every unit qualifies. UAE 10-year Golden Visa requires a minimum property purchase of AED 2M. Every villa and townhouse in DAMAC Islands — starting at AED 2.75M — exceeds that minimum. The visa covers the buyer, spouse, and dependent children. UAE residency is not required before purchase. Employment in the UAE is not required.
3 Buyer Profiles — Who Each Villa Suits
Residential end-users: Families of 4–6 buying a permanent Dubai home. The 4-bedroom townhouse at AED 2.75M suits a family of four with a private garden and gated community security. The 5-bedroom at AED 3.4M suits a family of six. Both sit below Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Hills Estate pricing for equivalent bedroom counts.
Residential investors: Buyers targeting 6–8% annual rental income. The 4-bedroom entry unit at AED 2.75M delivers AED 165,000–220,000 per year in rent. Lower purchase price than comparable waterfront communities — higher yield as a result. Al Maktoum Airport expansion drives tenant demand in the southern Dubai corridor through 2027–2030.
Non-resident foreign buyers: Buyers in India, Pakistan, UK, Europe, and China purchasing UAE property for the first time. DAMAC Islands is in a 100% freehold zone. All nationalities hold full title. The purchase triggers automatic Golden Visa eligibility — providing UAE residency for the buyer and family. No UAE employment or prior residency required.
FAQs — Luxury Villas in DAMAC Islands
What is the starting price for a luxury villa in DAMAC Islands?
AED 2.75M (USD 748,000 / GBP 592,000) for a 4-bedroom townhouse at 2,208 sq ft (205 sq m). The 7-bedroom ultra-premium villa reaches AED 23.9M at 17,078 sq ft (1,587 sq m). Price varies by cluster, plot size, and lagoon-facing position.
Can foreigners buy villas in DAMAC Islands?
Yes. DAMAC Islands is a designated 100% freehold zone. All nationalities purchase with full title rights and unrestricted resale freedom. No UAE residency is required before purchase. Every unit above AED 2M — which includes all DAMAC Islands villas — qualifies the buyer for a 10-year UAE Golden Visa.
Which cluster delivers the strongest resale value?
Maldives cluster holds the highest average resale price — AED 4.8M for Maldives 1 units and AED 3.9M for Maldives 5, per PropertyFinder 2025 data. Bora Bora corner lagoon plots follow at AED 6.8M for 6-bedroom configurations. Bali and Seychelles offer the lowest resale entry prices below AED 3M.
What is the exact payment plan for DAMAC Islands?
75/25 — 10% on booking (AED 275,000 on a AED 2.75M villa), 65% across construction milestones through Q4 2027, and 25% on handover. DLD registration costs 4% of the purchase price. Selected units carry a 4% DLD waiver — confirm at enquiry stage.
What rental income do DAMAC Islands villas generate?
AED 165,000–220,000 per year on a AED 2.75M 4-bedroom villa — a 6–8% gross annual yield. Dubai apartments average 5–6%. Dubailand gated villa communities maintain below 5% residential vacancy, which supports yield consistency through the rental cycle.
Summary
DAMAC Islands delivers 5 freehold residential villa types from AED 2.75M to AED 23.9M across 6 clusters in Dubailand. Price per sq ft rose 16.5% year-on-year. Every unit qualifies for a 10-year Golden Visa. The 75/25 payment plan starts at AED 275,000. Handover: Q4 2027.
