Emaar The Heights Country Club & Wellness vs DAMAC Islands Phase 2

Even though both communities are “new” and still developing, the intention behind them is completely different:

• Emaar The Heights Country Club & Wellness is designed as a wellness-centric suburban lifestyle, focusing on greenery, open spaces, and internal community amenities. It aims to offer calm, structured living—something close to a lifestyle retreat—while staying connected to major roads.
• DAMAC Islands 2 is created as a coastal urban lifestyle, built around beaches, waterfront promenades, tourism zones, and future hospitality projects. It is more diverse, more tourism-influenced, and far more open in its development direction.

Both are strong in their own ways. But the right one for you depends entirely on whether you prefer land-based, wellness-focused living or waterfront, tourism-integrated living.

Emaar The Heights Country Club & Wellness

Located along the Al Yalayis Road corridor (near Emaar South/Jebel Ali side), this community is designed for people who want distance from the city's busy zones. The idea is to offer clean air, wider spaces, and less density.

What this means in real life:

• Daily commute feels predictable due to direct access to major highways.
• Schools and hospitals are reachable but not “close by” you should expect drives rather than quick hops.
• The environment feels quieter, more family-driven, and less touristy.
• Residents will rely heavily on community-based amenities rather than external commercial hubs.

DAMAC Islands 2

Located off the northern coastline, Dubai Islands is directly connected to mainland Deira via bridges. It is positioned near older, well-established Dubai districts yet aims to recreate them into a newer, more modern waterfront extension.

What this means in real life:

• Very short drive to Deira, Bur Dubai, and older commercial districts.
• Proximity to schools, hospitals, and workplaces is stronger compared to The Heights.
• Ports, beaches, marina areas, and beachfront retail will define the lifestyle.
• It feels more connected to “old Dubai energy” but with brand-new infrastructure.

Summary:

If your daily life requires frequent city access,  DAMAC Islands 2​​​​​​​ is easier.
If your priority is serenity and space over commute, The Heights suits you better.

Emaar The Heights Country Club & Wellness

This community is built around a country-club lifestyle—which is quite rare in Dubai.

Masterplan themes:

• Large green open spaces
• Wellness zones, walking trails, fitness facilities
• Lagoons or water bodies for visual appeal (not beaches)
• Clubhouse-oriented social life
• Low-rise, family-friendly neighborhoods
• More privacy, less density

The intention is to build a place where people can disconnect from high-speed urban life. The design is systematic, predictable, and focused on mental and physical well-being.

DAMAC Islands 2

The masterplan is far more dynamic and mixed-use. It combines:

• Beaches and waterfront promenades
• Hotels and tourist attractions
• Marina lifestyle
• Residential clusters
• Retail and entertainment avenues

Dubai Islands is not built around a single lifestyle concept like “wellness.”
Instead, it blends urbanity + beach living + tourism potential.

Summary:

The Heights = controlled, peaceful, wellness-first environment
Dubai Islands = energetic, diverse, coastal urban experience

Emaar The Heights

• Townhouses and villas with modern minimalist designs
• Façades focused on earthy tones, wellness-oriented layouts
• Larger internal community spacing
• Homes planned for privacy, not density

Property for sale in Emaar The Heights Country Club & Wellness

EMAAR Serro offering 3, 4 and 5 BR villas which are based on the larger layouts with exclusive lifestyle inside.

EMAAR Serro 2 a beautiful project that bring a true collection of townhouses and villas with zero wastage floor plan letting you use the space effectively and the charm of living in a grand home is beyond words. 

EMAAR Salva in Emaar The Heights Country Club & Wellness let you live around an ambience that is more quiet, comfortable and connected to nature, so experience the real wellness in the form of townhouses and villas.

DAMAC Islands 2

• Apartments, beachfront residences, mid-rise clusters
• Some townhouses depending on sub-developments
• More variety in architectural style since multiple developers participate
• Waterfront-focused layouts with high-view orientation

The architecture is more diverse and depends on which sub-developer is working within the island.

Property for sale in Dubai Islands 2

Damac Tahiti 2 project that creates a true set up of modern and waterfront living letting the modern families to experience its townhouse and villas around the water beauty, and even DAMAC Tahiti project comes with the same configurations to create wide range of property options for the keen buyers who are looking for exceptional property type. 

Along with this, DAMAC Bahamas 2 at DAMAC Islands 2 adds its Signature Island-Theme to experience that charming living where water and nature both creates  a magic to its core, and for property choice, the site comes with options such as townhouse and villas that are based on bigger layout for modern choice where space for all, privacy and water connection add the true living combination.

At The Heights

Amenities are highly wellness-centered:

• Country club access
• Fitness and wellness centers
• Jogging and cycling tracks
• Family parks and green corridors
• Calm lagoons (not swimmable beaches)
• Community retail for daily needs

Think of this as a lifestyle that supports routine, structure, relaxation, and family bonding.

At DAMAC Islands 2

Amenities here are waterfront and tourism-driven:

• Beaches and swimmable waterfronts
• Promenades and marinas
• Beach clubs and potential future hotels
• Larger commercial hubs
• Entertainment destinations
• Parks and recreation scattered across multiple islands

The lifestyle feels more vibrant, more outgoing, more connected to external attractions.

Since both communities are new, actual pricing will evolve. This section focuses on typical pricing behavior observed in similar projects.

The Heights by Emaar

• Emaar-suburban projects usually launch in the mid-tier bracket for villas/townhouses.
• Prices increase as the community matures.
• Premium comes from Emaar’s brand trust + wellness concept.
• More stable and predictable appreciation patterns.

DAMAC Islands 2

• Waterfront areas usually enter or grow into the upper-mid to premium bracket.
• Price gaps appear based on view: sea-facing units vs internal units.
• Appreciation can be sharper if tourism infrastructure grows fast.
• Multiple developers mean price ranges vary widely.

Summary:

If you want stable, brand-driven growth → EMAAR The Heights

If you want potential high appreciation tied to waterfront development → Dubai Islands

Emaar The Heights

Developed by Emaar, known for:

• Timely deliveries
• Well-planned community execution
• Strong resale market appeal
• Predictable service quality

If consistency matters, Emaar gives confidence.

DAMAC Islands 2

Since the island involves multiple developers (under the broader Dubai master development authority), reliability varies by sub-project.
Strengths:

• Large-scale government-led masterplan
• Strong infrastructure commitments
• High long-term potential

Consideration:

Experience varies based on which developer you choose (Nakheel is the mainmaster developer but not the only builder in all phases.

Emaar The Heights

Pros:

• Strong family appeal
• Stable rental demand
• Emaar’s brand boosts resale confidence
• Suburban wellness communities usually age well

Cons:

• Appreciation may be slower than waterfront projects
• Not ideal for short-term flipping

DAMAC Islands 2

Pros:

• Waterfront always commands long-term premium
• Tourism integration increases demand
• Rare coastal land supply drives prices upward
• Potential for high short-term uplift as infrastructure completes

Cons:

• Variability depending on developer
• More susceptible to tourism/infrastructure timelines

Investor takeaway:

For slow, steady stability → The Heights
For high-potential appreciation → DAMAC Islands 2

Emaar The Heights

Best for:

• Families wanting long-term living
• People who value peace, greenery, wellness
• Buyers who want reliability and consistency
• Those who prefer villas/townhouses

Not ideal for:

• People who want nightlife, beaches, and tourism
• Investors seeking high short-term ROI

DAMAC Islands 2

Best for:

• Those who want beachfront or urban island living
• Investors aiming for appreciation tied to tourism
• Buyers who love access to beaches and marina lifestyle
• People working in Deira, Bur Dubai, or northern Dubai

Not ideal for:

• People who prefer privacy and quiet neighborhoods
• Families who want settled infrastructure immediately

If you are looking for structured, peaceful, wellness-driven living with strong developer trust, Emaar The Heights is more likely to align with your lifestyle.

If you want a more dynamic, waterfront urban lifestyle with long-term upside and high future connectivity to the coastline, DAMAC Islands 2 stands out.

Both are strong choices, but for very different people and very different visions.a