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DAMAC Hills 2

A large DAMAC community on Dubai's southern edge, between the Jebel Ali-Lehbab Road and the Dubai-Al Ain Road, launched in 2014 as Akoya Oxygen. Mostly townhouses and villas in gated themed clusters, with a smaller set of apartments near the leisure core.

  • Budget
  • Villas
  • Families
  • Pet-friendly
  • Quiet
  • New-build
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Studio rent
AED 42,000per year
1-bed rent
AED 58,000per year
2-bed rent
AED 81,000per year
3-bed villa rent
AED 116,000per year
1-bed apartment
AED 751kaverage asking
3-bed villa
AED 1.85Maverage asking

Averages published by Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026. How they are measured.

Living in DAMAC Hills 2

Why people choose it

  • Villa and townhouse rents well below nearby Dubailand communities
  • Malibu Beach wave pool, outdoor cinema and petting farm
  • Padel, tennis and cricket facilities inside the community

Worth knowing

  • Far out: 30 to 35 minutes' drive to the nearest Red Line station
  • No schools and few restaurants within the community
Character
Remote, budget villa and townhouse clusters
Master developer
DAMAC Properties
Since
2014
Freehold
Yes, freehold for foreign buyers
Homes
Apartments, Townhouses, Villas
Metro
None in the district
Getting around
No metro and no bus stop inside the community; most trips start by car or taxi to the main roads (E77 Jebel Ali-Lehbab Road, E66 Dubai-Al Ain Road)
Beach
Not within walking distance
Schools
—

Rent or buy

DAMAC Hills 2 in numbers

Renting

Suits families and remote workers who put space and price first and accept long drives for school runs and commuting.

StudioAED 42,000
1 bedroomAED 58,000
2 bedroomsAED 81,000
3-bed villaAED 116,000
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Buying

Low-ticket villa and townhouse entry point with high gross yields; plot sales and new clusters keep adding supply.

1-bed apartmentAED 751,000
3-bed villaAED 1,850,000
Gross yield8.1%
How these figures are measured
  • Rents: Property Finder Area Insights (Damac Hills 2), average asking rent of live listings, accessed 29/09/2026; 3br_villa covers the villa/townhouse category source
  • Prices: Property Finder Area Insights (Damac Hills 2): apt_1br and villa_3br = average asking price of live listings, accessed 29/09/2026; the page's price per sq ft blends plot (land) sales with homes, so it is not used source
  • Yield: Property Finder Area Insights, rental yield (DLD-based), accessed 29/09/2026 source

Asking figures reflect advertised listings, not signed contracts; transaction figures are Dubai Land Department records. Freehold: Yes, freehold for foreign buyers.

Out and about

Things to do in DAMAC Hills 2

  • Malibu Beachwater park

    Wave pool and lazy river for residents

  • Outdoor cinemacinema

    Open-air screen in the community's leisure core

  • Petting farmfamily

    Small animal farm popular with children

  • Sports courts and pitchessports

    Padel, tennis, football and cricket facilities

  • Akoya community centreretail

    Carrefour, pharmacy and quick-service food

Visiting, or just moved in? We can arrange a short stay or a tour around DAMAC Hills 2.

Addresses people ask about

Notable buildings & projects

  • Camelia
  • Juniper
  • Pacifica
  • Park Greens
  • Viridis Residences

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FAQ

DAMAC Hills 2: common questions

Average asking rents per year in DAMAC Hills 2: studio AED 42,000, one-bedroom AED 58,000, two-bedroom AED 81,000, three-bedroom villa AED 116,000 (Property Finder Area Insights, September 2026). Actual rents depend on the building, view, floor and furnishing.

Yes, freehold for foreign buyers. Foreign buyers can own homes here outright and register them with the Dubai Land Department.

No metro station inside the district. No metro and no bus stop inside the community; most trips start by car or taxi to the main roads (E77 Jebel Ali-Lehbab Road, E66 Dubai-Al Ain Road)

Villa and townhouse rents well below nearby Dubailand communities. Malibu Beach wave pool, outdoor cinema and petting farm. Padel, tennis and cricket facilities inside the community. On the other hand: far out: 30 to 35 minutes' drive to the nearest red line station. no schools and few restaurants within the community.

Malibu Beach (wave pool and lazy river for residents); Outdoor cinema (open-air screen in the community's leisure core); Petting farm (small animal farm popular with children); Sports courts and pitches (padel, tennis, football and cricket facilities).

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