DAMAC is a privately held Dubai developer founded in 2002, best known for pioneering branded residences with partners including Versace, Roberto Cavalli, de GRISOGONO, Trump and Chelsea FC. Its master communities include DAMAC Hills, DAMAC Lagoons and DAMAC Islands, and it has delivered more than 50,000 homes since 2002.
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Description
DAMAC Hills 2 is a master-planned residential development in Dubailand by DAMAC Properties. The project launched as Akoya Oxygen before being renamed DAMAC Hills 2 in 2021. It covers around 1,235 acres and includes nearly 30 residential clusters.
The community centres around themed leisure areas such as Malibu Beach, Sports Town, Water Town and Down Town. Many residential clusters have already been completed, while new phases continue to be delivered.
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About DAMAC Hills 2
DAMAC Hills 2 is a master-planned residential development in Dubailand by DAMAC Properties. The project launched as Akoya Oxygen before being renamed DAMAC Hills 2 in 2021. It covers around 1,235 acres and includes nearly 30 residential clusters.
The community centres around themed leisure areas such as Malibu Beach, Sports Town, Water Town and Down Town. Many residential clusters have already been completed, while new phases continue to be delivered.
Location & Connectivity
DAMAC Hills 2 is located on the southern side of Dubailand, along Jebel Ali-Lehbab Road (E77), close to the junction with Emirates Road (E611). The community is surrounded by open desert areas, with Mudon, Town Square Dubai and Arabian Ranches among the nearest established residential communities.
Road access is provided through Emirates Road (E611), with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) connecting the area to the rest of Dubai. Dubai Outlet Mall is one of the closest major retail destinations.
Amenities & Lifestyle
- Malibu Beach wave pool
- Sports Town
- Green Zone
- Cycling & jogging tracks
- Down Town retail
- Schools & nurseries
Leisure & zones
- Water Town – home to Malibu Beach, with a wave pool, lazy river and splash pads.
- Sports Town – cricket, football, tennis, padel and basketball courts with an outdoor gym.
- Green Zone – parks, gardens, a botanical garden and BBQ lawns, with jogging and cycling tracks.
- Outdoor activities – fishing and boating lakes, a paintball arena, an outdoor cinema, giant chess, a butterfly garden and a petting farm.
Everyday essentials
- Down Town – the community’s retail hub, with a Carrefour, shops, cafés and dining.
- Schools & nurseries – Shining Stars Nursery and Ranches Primary School, with more schools in nearby communities.
- Healthcare – clinics and pharmacies within the community.
- Community facilities – mosques, plus swimming pools and play areas within the residential clusters.
Ownership and Market Context
DAMAC Hills 2 is a freehold community and includes both completed homes and new off-plan launches. Average resale prices for townhouses and villas increased from around AED 651 per sq. ft in 2023 to approximately AED 937 per sq. ft in early 2026.
The reports below track townhouse and villa resale performance in DAMAC Hills 2, including transaction volumes and average resale price per square foot.
Infrastructure
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Damac Hills 2 is a self-contained master city in the Dubailand desert, accessed via Jebel Ali – Lehbab Road.
• Jebel Ali – Lehbab Road (E77) (5 min drive) — key feeder connecting to Dubai-Al Ain Road and Expo Road
• Emirates Road (E611) (10 min drive) — high-speed bypass connecting toward Dubai core and Abu Dhabi
• Equiti Metro Station (35 min drive) — nearest operational Red Line metro station
• Burj Khalifa: 35 min
• Dubai International Airport (DXB): 38 min
• Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): 30 min
• DIFC: 35 min
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Early childhood care is available on-site, with full K-12 British schools located 15 minutes away.
• Shining Stars Early Zone Nursery (3 min walk) — in-community nursery inside Community Center
• Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai (15 min drive) — British curriculum campus near Motor City
• Fairgreen International School (18 min drive) — IB continuum school in Sustainable City
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Community health centers operate inside the development, with acute hospitals located 20 minutes out.
• Saudi German Clinic DAMAC Hills 2 (3 min walk) — walk-in outpatient clinic inside the community center
• Mediclinic Parkview Hospital (25 min drive) — 182-bed private hospital on Umm Suqeim Road
• Fakeeh University Hospital (25 min drive) — 350-bed smart tertiary hospital in Silicon Oasis
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Dedicated mosques serve each residential cluster inside the self-contained master plan.
• Damac Hills 2 Grand Mosque (3 min walk) — central Friday prayer venue
• Sector Mosques (2 min walk) — local neighborhood prayer facilities in each cluster
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Everyday shopping is self-contained within the Community Center, anchored by a full-scale hypermarket.
• DAMAC Hills 2 Community Center (3 min walk) — retail hub with Carrefour Market, pharmacy, and local dining
• Carrefour Market (3 min walk) — primary anchor supermarket for daily groceries
• Dubai Outlet Mall (20 min drive) — discount luxury and high-street brand center on Al Ain Road
• Burj Khalifa: 35 min
• Dubai International Airport (DXB): 38 min
• Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): 30 min
• DIFC: 35 min
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Leisure is extensive, split into 5 themed “Towns” featuring a water park, sports fields, and lakes.
• Water Town (3 min drive) — in-community water park featuring Malibu Beach wave pool and splash pads
• Sports Town (3 min drive) — multi-sport complex with football pitches, cricket pitches, and tennis courts
• Down Town & Fishing Lake (3 min drive) — outdoor parkland with boating lake and barbecue areas
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Features the Malibu Beach wave pool attraction, community center food courts, and desert cycling.
• Malibu Beach Wave Pool (3 min drive) — iconic water recreational landmark in Water Town
• DAMAC Hills 2 Community Center Dining (3 min walk) — casual restaurants, cafes, and food courts
• Al Qudra Cycling Track (15 min drive) — famous 86 km desert cycling track
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FAQ
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Where is DAMAC Hills 2 located?
DAMAC Hills 2 is located on the southern side of Dubailand, along Jebel Ali-Lehbab Road (E77). Downtown Dubai, Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport are around 35 to 40 minutes away by car.
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Is DAMAC Hills 2 the same as Akoya Oxygen?
Yes. The development was launched as Akoya Oxygen before being renamed DAMAC Hills 2 in 2021.
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What types of properties are available in DAMAC Hills 2?
DAMAC Hills 2 mainly offers three to six-bedroom townhouses and villas across its residential clusters. The community also includes apartment projects such as ELO and Fiora.
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What are the property prices in DAMAC Hills 2?
Starting prices are approximately: Apartments - from around AED 640,000; Townhouses - from around AED 1.35 million; Villas - from around AED 1.58 million.
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Is DAMAC Hills 2 a freehold community?
Yes. DAMAC Hills 2 is a freehold community, allowing buyers of any nationality to purchase property.
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Does DAMAC Hills 2 have schools?
Yes. The community includes educational facilities such as Shining Stars Nursery and Ranches Primary School, while additional schools are available in nearby Dubailand communities.
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What amenities are available in DAMAC Hills 2?
Amenities are grouped into themed areas across the community. Malibu Beach features a wave pool and artificial beach, Sports Town includes football pitches, tennis and basketball courts and other sports facilities, while Water Town offers water play areas. DAMAC Hills 2 also has parks, cycling and jogging tracks, supermarkets, cafes, schools, nurseries and retail outlets.
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Is DAMAC Hills 2 ready or off-plan?
Both. Many residential clusters are already completed and occupied, such as Natura and Verona, while newer projects are still handing over - ELO apartments are due in Q4 2026 and Violet townhouses in Q3 2027.
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