DAMAC Properties vs Meraas

DAMAC Properties100 projectsMeraas18 projectsMed. yield7.0% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 547K vs AED 1.8M

DAMAC Properties and Meraas are two of the largest off-plan developers active in the UAE today. In our current catalogue, DAMAC Properties has 100 active off-plan projects and Meraas has 18. Median estimated rental yields are similar at 7.0% and 7.0% respectively.

Entry prices: DAMAC Properties from AED 547K, Meraas from AED 1.8M. DAMAC Properties concentrates inventory in Dubai Land, Dubai Investment Park, Damac Lagoons; Meraas in City Walk, Dubai Land, Dubai Design District. Configurations: DAMAC Properties offers studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed; Meraas offers 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, payment plans, areas covered and active project counts before shortlisting.

DAMAC Properties vs Meraas: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner DAMAC PropertiesAED 547K vs AED 1.8M (69% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldTieWithin 0.2 pp: 7.0% vs 7.0% median.
  • More projectsWinner DAMAC Properties100 vs 18 active off-plan projects.
  • Earlier handoverWinner DAMAC PropertiesQ4 2026 vs Q1 2027 (nearest handover).
  • Wider area coverageWinner DAMAC PropertiesActive in 12 vs 7 UAE areas.

DAMAC Properties wins on cheaper entry, more projects, earlier handover, wider area coverage.

Where DAMAC Properties and Meraas compete head-to-head

1 shared submarket where both developers have active off-plan inventory today — the cleanest places to compare the two side by side at unit level.

AreaDAMAC PropertiesMeraas
Dubai Land31 DAMAC Properties projects in Dubai Land
7.0% yield · from AED 680K
4 Meraas projects in Dubai Land
7.0% yield · from AED 6.1M
MetricDAMAC PropertiesMeraas
Active off-plan projects10018
Median est. yield7.0%7.0%
Top est. yield8.0%7.0%
Price rangeAED 547K – AED 36MAED 1.8M – AED 111M
Median price/sqftAED 788AED 561
Median appreciation to handover11%12%
Handover spreadQ4 2026 – Q4 2030Q1 2027 – Q3 2030
Top areasDubai Land, Dubai Investment Park, Damac LagoonsCity Walk, Dubai Land, Dubai Design District
Top payment plans20/55/25, 20/60/20, 20/40/4020/55/25, 20/40/40, 10/55/35
Configurations offeredstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed
Browse by developer: All DAMAC Properties projects, all Meraas projects
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12 off-plan projects
Business Bay
Damac Properties
Altitude
Business Bay · Dubai
6.2% yield+8% apprec.Q1 2028
AED 3.33M+
Dubai Land
Damac Properties
Antigua
Dubai Land · Dubai
7% yield+15% apprec.Q4 2029
AED 2.75M+ Hot
Business Bay
Damac Properties
Aykon City 3
Business Bay · Dubai
6.2% yield+7% apprec.Q4 2027
AED 650K+
Dubai Land
Damac Properties
Bahamas
Dubai Land · Dubai
7% yield+17% apprec.Q2 2030
AED 3.91M+ Hot
Dubai Land
Damac Properties
Bahamas Phase 2
Dubai Land · Dubai
7% yield+17% apprec.Q2 2030
AED 2.75M+ Hot
Dubai Land
Damac Properties
Bali Phase 2 at Damac Islands
Dubai Land · Dubai
7% yield+11% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 2.10M+ Hot
Dubai Design District
Meraas Holding
Atelis
Dubai Design District · Dubai
7% yield+13% apprec.Q3 2029
AED 2.10M+ Hot
City Walk
Meraas Holding
City Walk Crestlane 3
City Walk · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 2.60M+ Hot
City Walk
Meraas Holding
City Walk Crestlane
City Walk · Dubai
7% yield+12% apprec.Q2 2029
AED 2.62M+ Hot
City Walk
Meraas Holding
City Walk Crestlane Phase 5
City Walk · Dubai
7% yield+16% apprec.Q2 2030
AED 2.80M+ Hot
City Walk
Meraas Holding
City Walk Phase 3 By Meraas
City Walk · Dubai
7% yield+12% apprec.Q2 2029
AED 2.50M+
Dubai Design District
Meraas Holding
Design Quarter
Dubai Design District · Dubai
7% yield+4% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 1.75M+

Frequently asked questions

Which developer has more off-plan projects in the UAE, DAMAC Properties or Meraas?
DAMAC Properties has more active off-plan projects (100) than Meraas (18). Project counts are tracked from our live catalogue of UAE off-plan inventory.
Which is cheaper to buy off-plan, DAMAC Properties or Meraas?
DAMAC Properties is currently cheaper to enter, with prices from AED 547K versus AED 1.8M for Meraas.
Which developer offers higher rental yields, DAMAC Properties or Meraas?
Median estimated rental yields are similar: 7.0% for DAMAC Properties and 7.0% for Meraas. Yields are derived from current advertised rentals against projected handover pricing and should be treated as an estimate.
Where do DAMAC Properties and Meraas compete head-to-head?
Both developers currently have active off-plan inventory in 1 shared area: Dubai Land. These submarkets are the easiest places to compare the two side by side at unit level.
What payment plans do DAMAC Properties and Meraas typically offer?
Most common DAMAC Properties plans in our catalogue: 20/55/25; 20/60/20. Most common Meraas plans: 20/55/25; 20/40/40. Individual project terms vary — check each project page for the exact instalment schedule.
When do DAMAC Properties and Meraas projects hand over?
DAMAC Properties handovers run from Q4 2026 to Q4 2030; Meraas handovers run from Q1 2027 to Q3 2030.
Which developer has better capital appreciation potential, DAMAC Properties or Meraas?
Median projected capital appreciation to handover is broadly comparable: 11% for DAMAC Properties and 12% for Meraas, based on advertised handover prices vs current entry prices in our catalogue.
Which developer is a better fit for me, DAMAC Properties or Meraas?
The right answer depends on what you optimise for. Yield hunters get similar median yields either way. First-time buyers on a budget get more room with DAMAC Properties on entry pricing. Long-hold investors who want optionality get the wider inventory pick with DAMAC Properties. Use the side-by-side breakdown above to weigh the trade-offs against your own priorities.
How many bedroom configurations do DAMAC Properties and Meraas offer, and which is better for family units?
DAMAC Properties offers studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed in our current catalogue. Meraas offers 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed. Both developers top out at 7-bedroom units, so family-unit buyers have comparable ceilings.