Damac Lagoons and Dubai Islands are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Damac Lagoons has 17 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Dubai Islands has 18. Median estimated rental yields are similar at 7.0% and 7.0% respectively.
Entry prices: Damac Lagoons from AED 612K, Dubai Islands from AED 1.1M. Median price-per-sqft: Damac Lagoons AED 864, Dubai Islands AED 585. Top developers in Damac Lagoons: Damac Properties. In Dubai Islands: Ellington, Samana Developers, Nakheel. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.
| Metric | Damac Lagoons | Dubai Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Active off-plan projects | 17 | 18 |
| Median est. yield | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Top est. yield | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Price range | AED 612K – AED 36M | AED 1.1M – AED 22M |
| Median price/sqft | AED 864 | AED 585 |
| Median appreciation to handover | 5% | 10% |
| Handover spread | Q4 2026 – Q1 2030 | Q4 2026 – Q4 2031 |
| Top developers | Damac Properties | Ellington, Samana Developers, Nakheel |
| Distinct developers | 1 | 5 |
| Top amenities | Landscaped Gardens, Gymnasium, Children's Play Area | Children's Play Area, CCTV Security, Gymnasium |
| Configurations offered | studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed | studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed |