DAMAC properties for sale: projects, launches and how to buy well in 2026

Most DAMAC properties for sale today fall into three groups: ready homes in DAMAC Hills and Hills 2, villas and townhouses now being handed over in DAMAC Lagoons, and off-plan contracts in newer launches such as DAMAC Islands, DAMAC District and Chelsea Residences. The developer reported AED 36 billion of sales in 2025 and says it has delivered more than 50,000 homes, so there is plenty of choice. The skill is picking the right community, the right unit and the right point in its payment plan.

DAMAC in brief

Hussain Sajwani founded DAMAC in 2002. Gulf News reported in January 2026 that the company's 2025 sales of AED 36 billion were the highest among Dubai's private developers (company figures). Khaleej Times reported in September 2026 that it had handed over more than 50,000 homes, was targeting more than 8,800 in 2026, and had over 55,000 more in its pipeline.

DAMAC projects by community

DAMAC projects in Dubai sit mainly in a handful of master communities, plus city towers. Here is how they compare for a buyer in 2026:

DAMAC Hills

DAMAC's community page lists 42 million sq ft, 3,386 villas and townhouses and 7,128 apartments, set around Trump International Golf Club Dubai with a 30,000 sq ft clubhouse and the Malibu Bay wave pool. Khaleej Times says it is about 85% complete and handed over, with about AED 3 billion of active projects left.

Hills 2

A 55 million sq ft community with about 11,000 completed homes, and more than 1,500 villas due for handover in 2026, per Khaleej Times.

The Lagoons and the Islands

The Lagoons are 49 million sq ft of Mediterranean-themed clusters around swimmable lagoons, with the bulk of handovers this year. The Islands launched in November 2024 with tropical themes, and a second phase followed in 2025. I cover both in depth: DAMAC Lagoons guide and DAMAC Islands guide.

If you want the current list with live availability, book a short call and I will send it before we speak.

DAMAC houses for sale in Dubai: where the villas are

If you want a house rather than an apartment, DAMAC's villa and townhouse stock is concentrated in the Hills, Hills 2, the Lagoons and the two Islands phases. Published data points for DAMAC properties for sale in those communities, with their dates:

• Lagoons: Bayut's DLD-based 12-month average transaction is about AED 1.96 million, mixing apartments and houses.
• Islands, phase 1: four bedroom townhouses launched from AED 2.25 million in November 2024; Bayut's 12-month average villa or townhouse transfer is about AED 3.23 million.
• Islands 2: four bedroom townhouses from AED 2.7 million at launch in November 2025 (Bayut).

For the Hills and Hills 2, I pull live DLD transfers cluster by cluster, because prices swing with plot, view and layout. Treat every figure here as published on that date, and confirm current availability with me before you budget.

DAMAC new launch tracker: recent releases

Launch demand has been intense: Gulf News reported AED 11 billion of Islands 2 sales in five hours. These are the releases I can verify from published sources:

I update this tracker as releases are confirmed. If you want early notice of the next DAMAC new launch, tell me your budget now so I can match you quickly.

DAMAC off-plan projects: how the payment plans compare

DAMAC off-plan projects use a range of structures. Published examples:

A 40% handover balance keeps early payments low, but you need that sum ready, from cash or a mortgage, when the keys arrive. My payment plan guide compares these structures with other developers.

Buying DAMAC off-plan safely

Buying DAMAC off-plan is as safe as the checks you run. Dubai's escrow law (Law No. 8 of 2007) puts buyer payments into a project account that can only fund that project, with 5% held back until a year after units are registered to buyers. My checklist:

1. Confirm registration and the escrow account on Dubai REST.
2. Pay only into the escrow account named in your SPA.
3. Make sure the sale is registered on Oqood within 90 days.
4. Read the SPA for the completion date, delay terms and resale conditions.
5. Budget the 4% DLD fee on top of the price.
6. Get any discount or waiver in writing before you pay.

2026: a better moment to negotiate

Dubai cooled in 2026. Savills reported transactions down 38% year on year in Q3, and rents down 10% to 13% in several areas, including a 13.4% fall for villas in the Lagoons. For anyone weighing DAMAC properties for sale, that means more resale stock, more negotiating room and time to compare. It also means heavy 2026 handovers put more landlords in the market for tenants. I would rather help a client buy a well-placed resale below 2025 levels than pay a launch premium without a clear reason.

Buyers from the UK, US and India

Search data shows more people in the UK and the US look for DAMAC properties for sale than in the UAE itself. Non-residents can complete a purchase on a passport, and DLD supports remote registration. Mortgages for non-residents are set bank by bank, often around 50% LTV. A home of AED 2 million or more can support a 10-year Golden Visa application under ICP rules. USD figures use the fixed peg of 3.6725 AED per dollar, and the converter on this page handles GBP and INR. Start with my guide for foreign buyers, or the India buying guide if you are remitting from India.

How I help you choose between DAMAC properties for sale

When clients compare DAMAC homes, I narrow it down in three steps: the community that fits your life or your tenant, the unit position inside it, and the price against recent DLD transfers. If you are also weighing other developers, my Emaar properties guide and the off-plan hub cover the alternatives.

Tell me your budget, timeline and must-haves, and I will send a shortlist with transfer data for each option. Book a consultation or message me on WhatsApp.

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