Desert-inspired architecture, a championship golf course backdrop, and one of Dubai’s most self-contained master communities. Sahara Villas is a collection of 3 and 4-bedroom Arabian-themed villas by DAMAC Properties, fully completed and ready for immediate occupancy inside DAMAC Hills 2 in Dubailand. Spanning 1,732 to 1,820 sq.ft, these homes blend cultural design with modern comfort and the secondary market is the only way in now.
Overview of Sahara Villas at DAMAC Hills 2
Sahara Villas is a completed residential collection by DAMAC Properties, situated inside DAMAC Hills 2 a 55-million-square-foot master community in Dubailand formerly known as Akoya Oxygen. DAMAC Properties, founded in 2002, has delivered over 21,700 homes across the UAE and Middle East, with a development portfolio spanning residential, commercial, and hospitality assets. Sahara Villas stands as one of the community’s culturally distinct clusters, designed around the heritage and grandeur of Arabian desert architecture. Every facade, material choice, and landscape detail reflects that design mandate. The project is fully delivered and ready for immediate occupancy available on the secondary market.
Sahara Villas at DAMAC Hills 2: Project Overview
The homes come in 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom configurations, ranging from 1,732 to 1,820 sq.ft. That is a compact, efficient footprint for a standalone villa meaning lower maintenance costs and stronger rental demand from professionals and small families. Layouts include a separate living area, dining zone, equipped kitchen, and private balcony. Each unit comes with a dedicated parking space. Interiors feature luxury furnishings, panoramic windows, and finishes that draw from the Arabian cultural palette warm tones, natural textures, and carefully proportioned spaces. Private gardens extend the living area outdoors.
Master Community Overview of DAMAC Hills 2
DAMAC Hills 2 covers approximately 55 million square feet of planned residential land across multiple themed districts: Water Town, Sports Town, Down Town, Motor Town, and Equestrian Town. Each zone integrates its leisure infrastructure directly into the residential clusters rather than centralising it in a single hub. Water Town alone contains the Malibu Beach wave pool, a lazy river, and splash pads. Sports Town delivers cricket nets, tennis and padel courts, football pitches, and an outdoor gym. The 18-hole championship golf course anchors the community’s green spine, with walking and cycling paths connecting all five districts. The community also offers a hydroponic café, a butterfly garden, a petting farm, and an outdoor cinema attractions that bring genuine variety to daily life without requiring a car. For families with children, schools and nurseries operate within the community boundary. This scale and diversity of infrastructure is why DAMAC Hills 2 sustains rental demand that more conventional suburban communities cannot match.
Sahara Villas Price Analysis and Secondary Market Value
The secondary market for Sahara Villas sits at a value of AED 2.1M, placing the price per square foot below the DAMAC Hills 2 community average of around AED 1,208 per sq.ft. That gap is the entry opportunity. Rental yields across DAMAC Hills 2 run at approximately 6%, with annual villa rental rates of AED 58,000 to AED 65,000 for 3 and 4-bedroom units. Units in the 4-bedroom range priced above AED 2 million qualify for the UAE’s 10-year Golden Visa. The community is freehold, giving both UAE nationals and foreign investors full ownership rights with 0% capital gains tax and 0% income tax on rental income
Damac Sahara Villas are available in 3 and 4-bedroom options, designed to optimize the use of space in their floor plans.


Sahara Villas as a part of Damac Hills 2 offers self-sufficient living with everything needed for a happy, healthy lifestyle. It includes essentials such as schools, nurseries, shopping, dining, entertainment, and more. The community also boasts a beautiful green open space and an international golf course, providing a picturesque setting for residents.
Damac Sahara Villas, located within Damac Hills 2 a secure and safe place to own a home. The community offers a balance of nature-inspired amenities and a green environment while providing convenient access to major road networks for easy commuting to business hubs and city attractions. The community promotes a balanced way of life.
Content Reviewed By: Vikas Taneja — RERA Certified Broker (BRN: 82127), Honey Money Real Estates L.L.C. (ORN: 28658). Advising HNI and NRI buyers on Dubai off-plan and ready property, with direct transaction experience across Downtown Dubai, Dubai Creek Harbour, MBR City, Sobha Hartland, The Valley, and Dubailand communities.
Company Authority: Honey Money Real Estates L.L.C. is a DLD-registered brokerage (ORN:28658) operating under Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA). All project data on this page is cross-checked against the developer’s official documentation and DLD records. Pricing and availability are market-indicative at the time of review and subject to change.
Sahara Villas is located inside DAMAC Hills 2 (formerly Akoya Oxygen) in Dubailand, Dubai. The community sits off Jebel Ali–Lehbab Road (E77) and is 5 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport, 15 minutes from Expo City Dubai, and 35 minutes from Downtown Dubai.
Sahara Villas offers 3 and 4-bedroom villas ranging from 1,732 to 1,820 sq.ft. All units include private balconies, equipped kitchens, a separate living and dining area, private parking, and access to the full DAMAC Hills 2 community amenity network.
Sahara Villas is a completed, sold-out project units are available exclusively on the secondary market. You purchase directly from an existing owner, with standard Dubai Land Department transfer fees of 4% plus AED 4,000 admin. Contact the Dubai Housing team to check current resale availability and pricing.
Yes, Sahara Villas is fully completed and ready for immediate occupancy. There is no construction wait period. Buyers can move in or rent out the property immediately after completing the transfer at the Dubai Land Department.
Properties valued at AED 2 million or above qualify for the UAE’s 10-year Golden Visa. While most Sahara Villas units currently trade below this threshold, 4-bedroom homes in prime positions within DAMAC Hills 2 can reach or exceed AED 2 million. Confirm the specific unit value with the Dubai Housing team.
Sahara Villas combines competitive entry pricing below the DAMAC Hills 2 community average, strong rental yields of approximately 6%, and a self-contained master community with 30+ amenities. It is a freehold property with 0% capital gains tax and 0% income tax on rental returns. The community’s ongoing infrastructure additions and proximity to Al Maktoum Airport support continued capital appreciation.
Limited Period: Free DLD Waiver on select units