List your Property

DAMAC Hills 1 & Hills 2

Everything you need to know about living, buying and renting in DAMAC Hills 1 & 2

DAMAC Hills 1 and DAMAC Hills 2 are two of Dubai’s most recognisable master-planned residential destinations under the same brand umbrella—but they serve very different buyer and investor profiles.

  • DAMAC Hills 1 is the more established, premium-feel community with a golf-led lifestyle, strong amenities, and closer access to central Dubai corridors.
  • DAMAC Hills 2 is a value-led, villa/townhouse-first community positioned further out, often appealing to investors focused on lower entry pricing and families looking for more space at a more accessible budget.

This guide covers both so you can decide which matches your goals: lifestyle living, family relocation, yield, or capital positioning.

DAMAC HILLS 1 (Golf Community)

DAMAC Hills 1 in brief

  • Community type: Established golf-led master community
  • Property mix: Apartments, townhouses, villas (multiple sub-communities)
  • Lifestyle identity: Green, amenity-rich, premium suburban living
  • Best for: Families, professionals wanting amenities, investors seeking stable demand in a lifestyle community

Community overview

DAMAC Hills 1 functions like a “self-contained” neighbourhood:

  • Golf-community identity with strong branding
  • Retail and daily conveniences within the community
  • Walkable internal zones in many clusters
  • Strong end-user presence, which often supports resale depth

Properties in DAMAC Hills 1

  • Apartments: Often the entry point for investors (studios/1BRs typically most liquid)
  • Townhouses: Popular for family leasing; stable demand and practical layouts
  • Villas: Lifestyle-driven, with pricing tied to plot size, privacy and upgrades

Off-plan properties in DAMAC Hills 1

Most of DAMAC Hills 1 is mature and ready, but you may find:

How much is it to rent in DAMAC Hills 1?

Rent is supported by:

  • Amenity density and community brand pull
  • Family leasing (townhouses and villas)
  • Professional demand for apartments

DAMAC Hills 1 vs 2 Rental Benchmarks

How much is it to buy in DAMAC Hills 1?

Pricing is influenced by:

  • Golf proximity / view premiums
  • Build quality and maintenance
  • Layout efficiency (especially townhouses)
  • Upgrade level for villas

DAMAC Hills 1 vs 2 Purchase Benchmarks

Is DAMAC Hills 1 a good investment?

Yes—especially for “lifestyle + stability” investors.

Why investors choose it

  • Strong community identity (golf + amenity ecosystem)
  • Good tenant quality and long-term leasing patterns
  • Resale demand supported by end-users and families

Best investor angles

  • Studios / 1BR for liquidity and leasing turnover
  • 3BR townhouses for family leasing and steadier occupancy
  • Value-add: tasteful upgrades that increase rentability without overcapitalising

Average ROI in DAMAC Hills 1 (practical)

Returns are typically “balanced”: not the absolute highest in Dubai, but supported by stable demand and lifestyle brand value.

DAMAC Hills 1 vs 2 Gross Yield by Property Type

DAMAC HILLS 2 (Value-led Villa/Townhouse Community)

DAMAC Hills 2 in brief

  • Community type: Master-planned suburban district with a value proposition
  • Property mix: Mostly townhouses and villas; some apartments in select pockets
  • Lifestyle identity: Space-led, family-oriented, community amenities growing over time
  • Best for: Value buyers, families wanting more space, yield-focused investors

Community overview

DAMAC Hills 2 is often selected for:

  • Larger homes at more accessible entry pricing
  • Budget-efficient family living (townhouses are a key category)
  • Investors seeking higher gross yield potential from lower entry cost

Properties in DAMAC Hills 2

  • Townhouses: Core demand category; typically easiest to lease and resell
  • Villas: Larger layouts; demand depends on pricing and finish quality
  • Investor focus: Buy-to-let townhouses with practical layouts and good internal positioning

Off-plan properties in DAMAC Hills 2

DAMAC Hills 2 tends to have more “phase” behaviour than Damac Hills 1:

  • Ongoing community evolution
  • Availability can vary by cluster/phase
  • Longer-hold strategies can benefit as the area matures

Buying/Selling in DAMAC Hills 1

Pros

  • ✓ Amenity-rich lifestyle, mature community feel
  • ✓ Strong family leasing and executive tenants
  • ✓ Broad service ecosystem within/near community

❌ Cons

  • ✗ Higher rent levels vs Damac Hills2
  • ✗ Some clusters may have premium pricing not justified by layout/condition
  • ✗ Tenant competition depends on tower/community micro-location

Renting in DAMAC Hills 2

Pros

  • ✓ Budget-friendly villas/townhouses
  • ✓ Good space value for families
  • ✓ Attractive rents relative to entry price for tenants

❌ Cons

  • ✗ Further from central business hubs
  • ✗ Commute time sensitivity (peak hours matter)
  • ✗ Cluster-to-cluster competition can affect rentability

How much is it to rent in DAMAC Hills 2?

Rents are generally lower than DH1 but often attractive relative to purchase prices—supporting yield narratives.

DAMAC Hills 1 vs 2 Rental Benchmarks

How much is it to buy in DAMAC Hills 2?

The core appeal is entry price efficiency:

  • More space per dirham
  • Townhouse pricing often sits in a broad, liquid buyer band
  • Investors can target yield with lower initial capital outlay


DAMAC Hills 1 vs 2 Purchase Benchmarks

Is DAMAC Hills 2 a good investment?

Yes—if your strategy is value-led and long-hold oriented.

Why investors choose it

  • Lower entry pricing supports stronger gross yield potential
  • Townhouse demand can be resilient for budget-conscious families
  • Upside can come from community maturity and infrastructure improvements over time

Best investor angles

  • 3BR townhouses (often the liquidity “sweet spot”)
  • Practical layouts, internal cluster positioning, good parking access
  • Tenant-led selection: shade, privacy, and proximity to community facilities matter

Average ROI in DAMAC Hills 2 (practical)

Often yields look stronger on paper than DH1 due to lower entry costs—however, vacancy sensitivity and tenant competition between clusters should be modelled carefully.

DAMAC Hills 1 vs 2 Gross Yield by Property Type

DAMAC Hills 1 vs 2 — Investor & Lifestyle Comparison

Investor & Lifestyle Scorecard (Illustrative)

How to choose quickly

Choose DAMAC Hills 1 if you want:

  • Premium feel, golf lifestyle, amenity density
  • Strong end-user market and long-term family demand
  • More central positioning vs Damac Hills 2

Choose DAMAC Hills 2 if you want:

  • Lower entry pricing and value-per-square-foot logic
  • Townhouse-led buy-to-let strategy
  • Higher gross-yield bias with a longer horizon

Pros & Cons — Renting (Damac Hills1 vs Damac Hills2)

Buying/Selling in DAMAC Hills 1

Pros

  • ✓ Strong lifestyle brand supports resale interest
  • ✓ End-user depth improves liquidity for good layouts
  • ✓ Quality pockets can retain value well

❌ Cons

  • ✗ Higher entry point
  • ✗ Service/maintenance cost modelling is important
  • ✗ Unit selection is crucial (views/road noise/layout differences)

Buying/Selling in DAMAC Hills 2

Pros

  • ✓ Value entry and space advantage
  • ✓ Townhouses can be highly liquid in the right budget band
  • ✓ Long-hold upside as the area matures

❌ Cons

  • ✗ Longer horizon may be needed for best outcomes
  • ✗ Resale depends on phase, cluster, and finish quality
  • ✗ Greater sensitivity to new competing supply

Pros & Cons — Buying / Selling (Damac Hills1 vs Damac Hills2)

Renting in DAMAC Hills 1

Pros

  • ✓ Amenity-rich lifestyle, mature community feel
  • ✓ Strong family leasing and executive tenants
  • ✓ Broad service ecosystem within/near community

❌ Cons

  • ✗ Higher rent levels vs Damac Hills2
  • ✗ Some clusters may have premium pricing not justified by layout/condition
  • ✗ Tenant competition depends on tower/community micro-location

Renting in DAMAC Hills 2

Pros

  • ✓ Budget-friendly villas/townhouses
  • ✓ Good space value for families
  • ✓ Attractive rents relative to entry price for tenants

❌ Cons

  • ✗ Further from central business hubs
  • ✗ Commute time sensitivity (peak hours matter)
  • ✗ Cluster-to-cluster competition can affect rentability

Schools

DAMAC Hills 1 (approx.)

  1. Jebel Ali School (Damac Hills / nearby corridor) — ~8–15 min
  2. GEMS Metropole School (Motor City) — ~12–22 min
  3. Fairgreen International School (Sustainable City area) — ~18–28 min

DAMAC Hills 2 (approx.)

  1. GEMS FirstPoint School (The Villa / Dubailand corridor) — ~18–30 min
  2. The Aquila School (Dubailand) — ~20–32 min
  3. Repton School Dubai (Nad Al Sheba / towards central corridor) — ~28–45 min

(Times vary by exact cluster and peak school traffic.)

Nurseries

DAMAC Hills 1 (approx.)

  1. Blossom Nursery (Motor City corridor) — ~12–20 min
  2. Jebel Ali Village Nursery (nearby corridor) — ~12–22 min
  3. Raffles Nursery (Motor City / nearby corridor) — ~12–22 min

DAMAC Hills 2 (approx.)

  1. Cherry Tree Nursery (Dubailand corridor) — ~20–35 min
  2. British Orchard Nursery (The Villa / nearby corridor) — ~20–35 min
  3. Blossom Nursery (Dubailand / nearby corridor) — ~22–38 min

Clinics

DAMAC Hills 1 (approx.)

  1. Saudi German Clinic (Inside the community)
  2. Aster Clinic (Motor City corridor) — ~12–22 min
  3. Emirates Hospital Clinic (Motor City / nearby corridor) — ~12–22 min

DAMAC Hills 2 (approx.)

  1. Saudi German Clinic (Inside the community)
  2. Aster Clinic (The Villa / nearby corridor options) — ~22–38 min
  3. Mediclinic Parkview — ~28–45 min

Hospitals

DAMAC Hills 1 (approx.)

  1. Mediclinic Parkview Hospital — ~18–30 min
  2. King’s College Hospital London – Dubai (Dubai Hills) — ~20–32 min
  3. Saudi German Hospital (Al Barsha corridor) — ~25–40 min

DAMAC Hills 2 (approx.)

  1. Mediclinic Parkview Hospital — ~28–45 min
  2. King’s College Hospital London – Dubai — ~30–50 min
  3. Saudi German Hospital — ~35–55 min

Outdoor spaces & parks

DAMAC Hills 1 (approx.)

  • Green open areas, community parks, and golf-adjacent walking zones
  • Amenity-led outdoor lifestyle within residential clusters

DAMAC Hills 2 (approx.)

  • Family activity zones, internal park pockets, and community recreation nodes
  • Outdoor living improves as facilities mature and clusters fully stabilise

Shopping, dining & lifestyle

DAMAC Hills 1 (approx.)

  • Broader amenity ecosystem and day-to-day retail options
  • Café and convenience density tends to be stronger in established pockets

DAMAC Hills 2 (approx.)

  • Practical everyday retail and community-focused lifestyle offerings
  • Residents typically combine community amenities with nearby corridor retail hubs

DAMAC Hills Experts (CTA)

If you’re looking to buy, rent, or invest in DAMAC Hills 1 or 2, we can help you shortlist the best options by:

  • Property type strategy (apartment vs townhouse vs villa)
  • Community phase selection (especially for Damac Hills 2)
  • Net-yield modelling (maintenance, vacancy, service costs)
  • Resale liquidity by cluster and layout

Speak to a DAMAC Hills Property & Investment Expert

Dubai Market Intelligence, Delivered!

Get exclusive insights, market trends, and property alerts delivered to your inbox.

    Upload Your CV





      Supported: PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT (Max 10MB)