DAMAC Hills 2 vs Umm Al Quwain Marina

DAMAC Hills 27 projectsUmm Al Quwain Marina21 projectsMed. yield7.0% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 547K vs AED 1.1MMed. AED/sqft800 vs 911

DAMAC Hills 2 and Umm Al Quwain Marina are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. DAMAC Hills 2 has 7 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Umm Al Quwain Marina has 21. Median estimated rental yields are similar at 7.0% and 7.0% respectively.

Entry prices: DAMAC Hills 2 from AED 547K, Umm Al Quwain Marina from AED 1.1M. Median price-per-sqft: DAMAC Hills 2 AED 800, Umm Al Quwain Marina AED 911. Top developers in DAMAC Hills 2: Damac Properties. In Umm Al Quwain Marina: Sobha Realty. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.

DAMAC Hills 2 vs Umm Al Quwain Marina: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner DAMAC Hills 2AED 547K vs AED 1.1M (50% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldTieWithin 0.2 pp: 7.0% vs 7.0% median.
  • More projectsWinner Umm Al Quwain Marina21 vs 7 active off-plan projects.
  • Earlier handoverWinner DAMAC Hills 2Q4 2026 vs Q4 2027 (nearest handover).

DAMAC Hills 2 wins on cheaper entry, earlier handover; Umm Al Quwain Marina wins on more projects.

MetricDAMAC Hills 2Umm Al Quwain Marina
Active off-plan projects721
Median est. yield7.0%7.0%
Top est. yield7.0%7.0%
Price rangeAED 547K – AED 2.9MAED 1.1M – AED 27M
Median price/sqftAED 800AED 911
Median appreciation to handover4%10%
Handover spreadQ4 2026 – Q3 2027Q4 2027 – Q3 2030
Top developersDamac PropertiesSobha Realty
Distinct developers11
Top amenitiesChildren's Play Area, Gymnasium, Indoor Swimming PoolGymnasium, Children's Play Area, Landscaped Gardens
Configurations offered1-bed, 2-bed, 4-bed, 5-bedstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed
Browse by area: All DAMAC Hills 2 projects, all Umm Al Quwain Marina 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+
Umm Al Quwain Marina
Sobha Realty
AquaCrest
Umm Al Quwain Marina · Dubai
7% yield+12% apprec.Q2 2029
AED 1.17M+ Hot
Umm Al Quwain Marina
Sobha Realty
Aquamarine Beach Residences
Umm Al Quwain Marina · Dubai
7% yield+8% apprec.Q2 2028
AED 1.18M+
Umm Al Quwain Marina
Sobha Realty
Bayfront Marina Residences
Umm Al Quwain Marina · Dubai
7% yield+13% apprec.Q3 2029
AED 1.33M+ Hot
Umm Al Quwain Marina
Sobha Realty
Bayside Marina Residences
Umm Al Quwain Marina · Dubai
7% yield+11% apprec.Q1 2029
AED 1.49M+
Umm Al Quwain Marina
Sobha Realty
Canalside Marina Residences
Umm Al Quwain Marina · Dubai
7% yield+15% apprec.Q4 2029
AED 1.34M+ Hot
Umm Al Quwain Marina
Sobha Realty
Capeside Marina Residences
Umm Al Quwain Marina · Dubai
7% yield+16% apprec.Q2 2030
AED 1.98M+ Hot

Frequently asked questions

Which area has more off-plan projects, DAMAC Hills 2 or Umm Al Quwain Marina?
Umm Al Quwain Marina has more active off-plan projects (21) than DAMAC Hills 2 (7). Counts are pulled from our live Dubai off-plan catalogue.
Is DAMAC Hills 2 or Umm Al Quwain Marina cheaper to buy off-plan?
Entry pricing in DAMAC Hills 2 starts from around AED 547K, versus AED 1.1M in Umm Al Quwain Marina — DAMAC Hills 2 is cheaper to enter.
What's the price-per-sqft difference between DAMAC Hills 2 and Umm Al Quwain Marina?
DAMAC Hills 2 is cheaper per square foot (AED 800/sqft) than Umm Al Quwain Marina (AED 911/sqft).
Which has the higher rental yield, DAMAC Hills 2 or Umm Al Quwain Marina?
Median estimated rental yields are similar: 7.0% in DAMAC Hills 2 versus 7.0% in Umm Al Quwain Marina. 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?
Umm Al Quwain Marina shows a higher median expected appreciation to handover (10%) than DAMAC Hills 2 (4%).
When do off-plan projects in DAMAC Hills 2 and Umm Al Quwain Marina hand over?
DAMAC Hills 2 handovers run from Q4 2026 to Q3 2027; Umm Al Quwain Marina handovers run from Q4 2027 to Q3 2030.
Which developers are most active in DAMAC Hills 2 versus Umm Al Quwain Marina?
Most active in DAMAC Hills 2: Damac Properties. Most active in Umm Al Quwain Marina: Sobha Realty.
Which is better for investment, DAMAC Hills 2 or Umm Al Quwain Marina?
On rental yield the two are close (7.0% vs 7.0% median est.); Umm Al Quwain Marina 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.