DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya) area guide
Short answer: DAMAC Hills 2, reported in DLD rent data as "DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya)" [5], is a DAMAC master community of 55 million sq ft. DAMAC lists 14,044 villas and townhouses, 2,120 apartments and 2,127 hotel rooms and hotel apartments [1]. It is one of the lowest-rent villa communities in our guides: in the 12 months to 10 November 2026, the median Ejari rent for a 3-bed villa was AED 90,000 [5]. It is separate from DAMAC Hills.
Last checked 12 November 2026. Rents are medians from third-party analyses of DLD data, not official statistics, and not a forecast. General information, not investment advice.
Location and access
- Inland, further from the coast and the centre than DAMAC Hills. DAMAC's page text does not give drive times, so we don't quote any.
- No metro. A car is essential.
- DLD land area: to be confirmed from your title deed or Oqood.
Ownership
Dubai's published freehold instruments (Regulation No. 3 of 2006 and the later regulations and resolutions up to 2022) list land by plot number, with boundaries on maps that are not published online [2]. None of them names DAMAC Hills 2 or the land area it sits in, so we cannot yet point to the instrument that designates it (to be confirmed). Projects in DAMAC Hills 2 are marketed to all nationalities, but freehold status is set plot by plot. Check the exact unit in the DLD Property Status Enquiry before paying anything [3]. See Dubai freehold areas.
Property types and amenities
| Item | What DAMAC says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 55 million sq ft master community | [1] |
| Homes | 14,044 villas and townhouses; 2,120 apartments | [1] |
| Hotel stock | 2,127 hotel rooms and hotel apartments | [1] |
| Amenities | Malibu Beach, lazy river, paintball park, zen garden, floating cinema, fishing lake, sports fields | [1] |
Schools and healthcare
Not yet verified for this guide (to be confirmed). Use the KHDA directory to compare schools and their ratings, and factor in the drive [4].
Rents (dated)
Median annual Ejari rents, 12 months to 10 November 2026, from 5,601 contracts [5]:
| Studio | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed villa | 4 bed villa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AED 37,000 | AED 47,000 | AED 63,000 | AED 90,000 | AED 110,000 |
BrickDXB showed no 3-bed apartment median for this area. We have no dated sale-price median from a source we trust yet (to be confirmed).
Who it suits
- Families who want a villa or townhouse at a low rent or entry price and accept a long commute.
- Not suited to people who need to be near the Marina, Downtown or a metro line every day.
- Low prices can come with high running costs relative to rent, so compare net figures. See Dubai rental yields explained and Service charges in Dubai.
Before you buy here
- Check the unit's freehold status, and any mortgage or restriction on it, in the DLD Property Status Enquiry [3].
- For a resale, ask for the latest service charge statement and compare the building's approved budget in the DLD Service Charge Index [6].
- For off-plan, check registration and escrow in the DLD Project Status Enquiry [7].
Nearby: DAMAC Hills · The Valley by Emaar · Arabian Ranches 3
Guides: Renting in Dubai · Off-plan vs ready property in Dubai
Frequently asked questions
Is DAMAC Hills 2 the same as Akoya?
Yes. BrickDXB reports it as "DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya)", reflecting the community's former name.
How big is DAMAC Hills 2?
DAMAC describes a 55 million sq ft master community with 14,044 villas and townhouses, 2,120 apartments and 2,127 hotel rooms and hotel apartments.
What does a villa rent for in DAMAC Hills 2?
BrickDXB's analysis of DLD Ejari data shows median annual rents of AED 90,000 for a 3-bed and AED 110,000 for a 4-bed villa or townhouse, 12 months to 10 November 2026.
What amenities are in DAMAC Hills 2?
DAMAC lists Malibu Beach, a lazy river, a paintball park, a zen garden, a floating cinema, a fishing lake and sports fields.
Sources
- DAMAC Hills 2 community page. DAMAC Properties. Accessed .
- Regulation No. (3) of 2006 Determining Areas for Ownership by Non-UAE Nationals. Dubai Legislation Portal (Supreme Legislation Committee). Accessed .
- Property Status Enquiry. Dubai Land Department. Accessed .
- KHDA school directory. Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). Accessed .
- Dubai rent by area (median Ejari rents, 12 months to 10 November 2026). BrickDXB (analysis of DLD Ejari open data). Accessed .
- Service Charge Index. Dubai Land Department. Accessed .
- Project Status Enquiry. Dubai Land Department. Accessed .