DAMAC Hills 2 vs Palm Jebel Ali

DAMAC Hills 27 projectsPalm Jebel Ali23 projectsMed. yield7.0% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 547K vs AED 2.5MMed. AED/sqft800 vs 2170

DAMAC Hills 2 and Palm Jebel Ali are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. DAMAC Hills 2 has 7 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Palm Jebel Ali has 23. Median estimated rental yields are similar at 7.0% and 7.0% respectively.

Entry prices: DAMAC Hills 2 from AED 547K, Palm Jebel Ali from AED 2.5M. Median price-per-sqft: DAMAC Hills 2 AED 800, Palm Jebel Ali AED 2170. Top developers in DAMAC Hills 2: Damac Properties. In Palm Jebel Ali: Nakheel. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.

DAMAC Hills 2 vs Palm Jebel Ali: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner DAMAC Hills 2AED 547K vs AED 2.5M (78% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldTieWithin 0.2 pp: 7.0% vs 7.0% median.
  • More projectsWinner Palm Jebel Ali23 vs 7 active off-plan projects.
  • Earlier handoverWinner DAMAC Hills 2Q4 2026 vs Q3 2027 (nearest handover).

DAMAC Hills 2 wins on cheaper entry, earlier handover; Palm Jebel Ali wins on more projects.

MetricDAMAC Hills 2Palm Jebel Ali
Active off-plan projects723
Median est. yield7.0%7.0%
Top est. yield7.0%7.0%
Price rangeAED 547K – AED 2.9MAED 2.5M – AED 42M
Median price/sqftAED 800AED 2170
Median appreciation to handover4%10%
Handover spreadQ4 2026 – Q3 2027Q3 2027 – Q4 2029
Top developersDamac PropertiesNakheel
Distinct developers11
Top amenitiesChildren's Play Area, Gymnasium, Indoor Swimming PoolIndoor Swimming Pool, Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area
Configurations offered1-bed, 2-bed, 4-bed, 5-bedstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bed
Browse by area: All DAMAC Hills 2 projects, all Palm Jebel Ali projects
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12 off-plan projects
DAMAC Hills 2
Damac Properties
ELO 2
DAMAC Hills 2 · Dubai
7% yield+5% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 577K+
DAMAC Hills 2
Damac Properties
ELO 3
DAMAC Hills 2 · Dubai
7% yield+6% apprec.Q3 2027
AED 1.31M+
DAMAC Hills 2
Damac Properties
ELO
DAMAC Hills 2 · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q4 2026
AED 547K+
DAMAC Hills 2
Damac Properties
Evergreens
DAMAC Hills 2 · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q4 2026
AED 1.17M+
DAMAC Hills 2
Damac Properties
Park Greens 3
DAMAC Hills 2 · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 2.79M+
DAMAC Hills 2
Damac Properties
Park Greens Phase 2 By Damac
DAMAC Hills 2 · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 2.88M+
Palm Jebel Ali
Nakheel
Crystal Springs Villa
Palm Jebel Ali · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 18.10M+ Hot
Palm Jebel Ali
Nakheel
Palm Central Private Residences
Palm Jebel Ali · Dubai
7% yield+13% apprec.Q3 2029
AED 2.50M+ Hot
Palm Jebel Ali
Nakheel
Palm Jebel Ali Frond B
Palm Jebel Ali · Dubai
7% yield+7% apprec.Q1 2028
AED 18.10M+
Palm Jebel Ali
Nakheel
Palm Jebel Ali Frond D
Palm Jebel Ali · Dubai
7% yield+7% apprec.Q1 2028
AED 18.10M+
Palm Jebel Ali
Nakheel
Palm Jebel Ali Frond E
Palm Jebel Ali · Dubai
7% yield+7% apprec.Q1 2028
AED 22.90M+
Palm Jebel Ali
Nakheel
Palm Jebel Ali Frond F
Palm Jebel Ali · Dubai
7% yield+7% apprec.Q1 2028
AED 18.10M+

Frequently asked questions

Which area has more off-plan projects, DAMAC Hills 2 or Palm Jebel Ali?
Palm Jebel Ali has more active off-plan projects (23) than DAMAC Hills 2 (7). Counts are pulled from our live Dubai off-plan catalogue.
Is DAMAC Hills 2 or Palm Jebel Ali cheaper to buy off-plan?
Entry pricing in DAMAC Hills 2 starts from around AED 547K, versus AED 2.5M in Palm Jebel Ali — DAMAC Hills 2 is cheaper to enter.
What's the price-per-sqft difference between DAMAC Hills 2 and Palm Jebel Ali?
DAMAC Hills 2 is cheaper per square foot (AED 800/sqft) than Palm Jebel Ali (AED 2170/sqft).
Which has the higher rental yield, DAMAC Hills 2 or Palm Jebel Ali?
Median estimated rental yields are similar: 7.0% in DAMAC Hills 2 versus 7.0% in Palm Jebel Ali. Yields are derived from current advertised rentals against projected handover pricing and should be treated as an estimate.
Which area has more upside between launch and handover?
Palm Jebel Ali shows a higher median expected appreciation to handover (10%) than DAMAC Hills 2 (4%).
When do off-plan projects in DAMAC Hills 2 and Palm Jebel Ali hand over?
DAMAC Hills 2 handovers run from Q4 2026 to Q3 2027; Palm Jebel Ali handovers run from Q3 2027 to Q4 2029.
Which developers are most active in DAMAC Hills 2 versus Palm Jebel Ali?
Most active in DAMAC Hills 2: Damac Properties. Most active in Palm Jebel Ali: Nakheel.
Which is better for investment, DAMAC Hills 2 or Palm Jebel Ali?
On rental yield the two are close (7.0% vs 7.0% median est.); Palm Jebel Ali shows stronger median expected appreciation to handover (10% vs 4%). Yield favours cash-flow investors, appreciation favours buy-and-hold; the better area depends on which lens matters more to your hold plan.