Pros And Cons Of Living In DAMAC Hills 2 Community

Damac Hills 2 is a lively and green community, previously known as Akoya Oxygen, and is set away from the hustle and bustle of the city in a peaceful and tranquil environment. The following are some of the benefits of establishing a life in this community:

1. Dubai’s First Green Residential Community

Damac Hills 2 is a meticulously planned and thoughtfully designed community. This community is Dubai’s first green community, featuring lush green gardens, parks, fountains, and boulevards, which are a testament to the community’s focus on the integration of luxury and sustainability.

A major highlight of this greenery is the 18-hole championship course at the Trump World Golf Club and Trump International Golf Club, which is one of the most famous golf courses in Dubai. For people looking to live in a peaceful and secluded environment, Damac Hills 2 is the perfect choice, providing all the requisites and an exclusive collection of properties.

2. Affordable Housing Facilities

Damac Hills 2 is an emerging and developing community that offers an exquisite web of residential developments affordable for all sections of society. The apartments, villas, and townhouses available here are modern, spacious, and less pricey compared to those in several other communities in Dubai.

The apartments at Damac Hills 2 are priced within the range of AED 1 million to 2 million, while the villas and townhouses range from AED 1.3 million to AED 2.5 million and above, which is quite an affordable range for investing in properties in Dubai.

3. Family-Friendly Environment

This community offers a family-friendly atmosphere for its residents interested in establishing a livelihood with their family members. Damac Hills 2 is a well-established community ingeniously engineered, keeping in mind the needs and requirements of families.

The community is nothing short of a heavenly experience for the families with access to a variety of family-oriented amenities, like parks, playgrounds, and specially dedicated areas for children. Damac Hills 2 also holds several events and activities regularly to create a sense of belongingness and to provide a secure and harmonised environment for families.

4. Diverse Property Options

Damac Hills 2 is a luxurious and modernised community that offers a diverse range of residential properties, from apartments to villas and townhouses. 

• Apartments

The apartments here are exclusively crafted with a plethora of amenities and facilities. Flora at the Damac Hills 2 is a development uniquely designed by Damac Properties that offers contemporary studios, 1 and 2-bedroom residential units with breathtaking views. Amora is another such development at Damac Hills 2, offering a collection of studios, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments with spacious, well-designed and elegant interiors.

• Villas and Townhouses

Prestige Villas and Privilege Villas are the two popular residential projects developed by Damac, offering a collection of well-crafted villas with serene landscapes, blissful views, and access to state-of-the-art amenities for their residents. In 2024, Damac Properties launched a cluster of Violet projects, consisting of premium 4-bedroom townhouses with extensive interiors and ample green spaces currently under construction. 

5. Amenities and Facilities

Damac Hills 2 is a greenery-filled community imparting multiple amenities, such as:

Malibu Beach - This is an artificially developed beach and wave pool with lounge on the sands, where the beach vibe meets the water park thrills.

Zen Garden - A garden where one can find peace and serenity, establishing a harmonious atmosphere and a perfect escape from the chaotic urban living for self-reflection and relaxation.

Lazy River - Unwind your mind at the Lazy River at Damac Hills 2 and leisurely drift along the gentle currents to relax after a long and tedious day. 

Floating Cinema - An exclusive recreational and entertainment amenity providing an unforgettable experience of watching magical movies under the beauty of the stars and the freshness of the air.

Apart from the above-mentioned amenities, the essential medical facilities include the best-in-class Saudi German Clinic. The community does not have any schools, but has access to the ones located in the Damac Hills community, such as Jebel Ali School. 

6. A Profitable Investment Choice

Damac Hills 2 is an excellent investment opportunity for investors around the world. This community is one of the best off-plan projects and continues to attract a large proportion of residents. While some projects are still under construction, there are clusters of properties that are already completed.

However, it is expected that once the projects underway are completed, it will boost the investment opportunities in the region. Damac Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen) offers an ROI of around 6-8%, which is higher than the ROI of the previously developed Damac Hills, which records an ROI of around 5.5%. In 2025, the community is projected to generate an ROI of approximately 7.5%. From these data statistics, it is expected that property values will increase, making the community a smart investment for buyers and investors.

7. Sustainable Measures

Being the first green community in Dubai, Damac Hills 2 promotes the use of eco-friendly and sustainable materials for the development of properties. The residences in this community employ energy-efficient materials, solar-powered heating systems, and low-VOC paints, contributing to a green lifestyle. For water management, recycled water is used for irrigation, and water fixtures are used in areas to help manage and conserve water.

The abundant landscaped and expansive green spaces help to enhance the community’s eco-friendly atmosphere. Keeping in view the health and for maintaining sustainability, Damac Hills 2 provides dedicated spaces for bicycles and hybrid vehicles. The community has also achieved LEED Gold Certification, highlighting its dedication and commitment to a clean, green, and eco-friendly environment for its residents.

We have already discussed the benefits and positive sides of the community; now let’s flip the coin and discover some negative parameters or demerits associated with the community that prevent it from being the perfect choice for every individual.

1. Locational Disadvantages

One of the biggest disadvantages of this community is its positioning. Damac Hills 2 is located away from central Dubai, making it a less accessible location. While some people may feel comfortable and relieved living in a community away from the hassle and noise of the chaotic urban life, others may feel deprived of the essential services and opportunities available in the prime locations.

Commuting to the central hubs, such as Downtown Dubai and Business Bay, regularly becomes difficult due to distance constraints. Though the long-distance routes may be fruitful, as you can explore the attractions along the way but travelling to the desired locations may take a lot of time and energy.

2. Lack of Public Transportation

Though the community offers good connectivity to the prime locations of Dubai with accessibility to the popular roads, such as the Al-Ain Road (E66), Jebel Ali-Lehbab Road(E77), Emirates Road (E61), and the Umm Suqeim Street and Al Qudra Street (D63), Damac Hills 2 lacks the access to the premium and easily accessible public transportation services as the nearest metro station, the Dubai Internet City Metro Station is almost 30 minutes drive away and there are no RTA bus services in and around the community. The residents and commuters have to mainly rely on personal vehicles and taxis to move around the city.

Damac Hills 2 makes it difficult to connect with the key parts of Dubai due to a lack of public transportation links. Moreover, the most popular airports in Dubai, the Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport, are positioned approximately a 35-minute drive away, making it less accessible for tourists.

3. Large Developments Still Under Construction

A large proportion of this magnificent community is still under construction, thereby leading to disturbances and hampering the peace and harmony of the people residing in the areas near the construction sites. Due to such constructions, the people often face disruptions in their daily lives due to the noise and dust from the developing units.

Moreover, with many residential properties still under development, there are several amenities and facilities also which are still not developed and are expected to grow in the future with the completion of these residential units.

4. Limited Job Opportunities

Due to the remote location of the community away from the prime locations, including the business and financial hub of Dubai, Business Bay, Damac Hills 2 has access to a limited number of job opportunities for its residents. Many people have to commute to the prime locations and the business sectors regularly in search of employment opportunities, making it exhausting and time-consuming.

For people working in the media, finance, or tech hubs, this can cause serious inconvenience in the day-to-day functioning of their lives. Since the community is designed primarily as a residential community and not a commercial or business district, the community has access to limited offices and no major corporate parks or business hubs.

5. Flooding and Drainage Issues

During heavy rains, Damac Hills 2 is likely to experience waterlogging in major parts and accessible roads of the community due to poor drainage systems, leading to risks to road safety and decreased and difficult mobility.

To counter this problem of poor drainage structures and flooding areas, the community has strived to take several measures, such as low-flow water fixtures have been developed in the common areas, and a comprehensive system for water management has been created to recycle water from the sewage treatment plant and use the same for irrigation.

6. Limited Educational and Commercial Options

Though the community has access to schools like the Jebel Ali School, which follows the National Curriculum of England but there are no schools located in the community, making it difficult for the parents looking for close and quickly accessible educational options for their children. Damac Hills 2 has no nurseries in the region, but one can access the Blossoms Mudon Nursery and the Ranches Primary School in around 10 minutes from the community.

Students and parents looking for better educational opportunities have to go to the Academic City, located a 20-minute drive away from the community, as there are no other premium and high-end educational institutions in and around the region. The community also has access to limited dining services, as there are only a handful of eateries around the region. There is no mall in the community, and the nearest mall, the Dubai Outlet Mall, is accessible within a 20-minute drive. The residents often face problems in accessing casual or spontaneous delivery services.

With the rising developments and growing opportunities, Damac Hills 2 is expected to undergo a rapid transformation generating a large number of opportunities for both the buyers and investors evident by the ROI and capital appreciation trends. However, as discussed above, every coin has two sides, and so does this community. Among the pool of positives lie a few negative sides that are essential to consider before migrating or shifting to the community.

Since, the community is currently under construction, so various initiatives and measures are also under development to help combat with the negative counterparts related to the community. So, if you are considering investing in this community, it is the ideal time to pool your resources to avail the advantages of this speedily transitioning and growing community. For more such insightful information on the Dubai real estate market, you can reach out to Dubai Housing, a trusted and credible real estate source.