DAMAC Hills 2 is a large DAMAC Properties community in Dubailand, in the south of Dubai along Al Qudra Road (D63). It was launched as Akoya Oxygen and is mostly townhouses and villas in themed clusters, with some apartments. This DAMAC Hills 2 guide covers where it is, its clusters and five themed towns, what you can do there, how to get around and what homes cost. It suits families who want a house with a garden for less than they would pay closer to the city, and who are happy to drive for everything else.

Where is DAMAC Hills 2 located?

DAMAC Hills 2 sits in the south of Dubailand, on the inland edge of Dubai. DAMAC's own pages describe it as roughly 40 minutes from the city centre, and its main road in is Al Qudra Road (D63). Al Ain Road (E66) and Lehbab Road (E77) link the area back towards the city. Nearby areas include DAMAC Lagoons, Arabian Ranches 3, Mudon and The Valley, and Dubai South is further to the south-west (see Dubai South).

People search for the community as DAMAC Hills 2, Damac 2, Damac Hills2, Akoya Oxygen and, wrongly, Dubai Hills 2. Dubai Hills Estate is a different master community in the middle of the city, covered on our Dubai Hills Estate page.

DAMAC Hills 2 clusters and towns

DAMAC describes the community as five themed towns, with residential clusters spread around them. Parts of the community are still being built, so a quiet street today can have a building site next to it in a year. Always visit the exact cluster before you rent or buy.

• Sports Town. Courts and outdoor fitness space.
• Water Town. Pools and water play, popular with children.
• Down Town. The shops and cafes area.
• Motor Town. Motorsport-themed leisure.
• Equestrian Town. Open space and horse riding.

DAMAC Hills 2 cluster list

Cluster names change as DAMAC launches new phases, so use the table as a starting point. When a listing names a cluster, ask which phase it belongs to and whether the area around it is finished.

Is DAMAC Hills 2 the same as DAMAC Hills?

No, and the mix-up is common. People search for "damac 2" and "akoya oxygen" when they mean this community, and listings sometimes blur the two names. The table sets out the difference.

Ask for the title deed or the Oqood to confirm which community a unit is in. Our title deed and Oqood guide explains both documents. Check the map pin too, because some navigation apps and taxi drivers default to DAMAC Hills.

Townhouses, villas and apartments in DAMAC Hills 2

Townhouses are what most people come to DAMAC Hills 2 for. Typical homes are three and four-bedroom townhouses in rows, some with a maid's room. Villas run larger, and apartments are in newer buildings but are a small part of the stock. Our Violet and Amazonia pages show what is on offer in those clusters.

Prices and rents in DAMAC Hills 2

We do not quote area averages for DAMAC Hills 2. What is live on our site as of November 2026:

To see what is on the market now, use our townhouses for rent in DAMAC Hills 2, 3-bedroom townhouses for rent, townhouses for sale and 4-bedroom townhouses for sale pages. For rental rules, our annual villa contract guide covers cheques and notice.

Renting or buying in DAMAC Hills 2: how to decide

Renting first is a sensible way to learn a large community. Live in a cluster for a year, drive the commute on ordinary weekdays and see how construction around you changes before you commit to a purchase. If you are buying, decide between a finished home and an off-plan one. A finished townhouse lets you see the street, the neighbours and the finish. An off-plan home gives a payment plan and a newer build, but you wait for handover and the area around it may still be a site.

Whichever you choose, view at the time of day you would be at home, walk the street and talk to a neighbour if you can. Large communities feel different from one cluster to the next, and a short visit is the cheapest way to find out.

Questions to ask about any home here

• Which cluster and which phase is it in, and is the road in front of it finished?
• How many bedrooms does it really have, and is the maid's room or study counted?
• Is the plot a corner or a middle unit, and does the garden face a park, a road or a building site?
• What are the service charges, and what do they cover?
• For a rental, are the DEWA bills and any cooling costs paid by the tenant?

Service charges

We do not quote one service charge for DAMAC Hills 2, because charges differ by cluster and by home type. Buildings with shared pools and gyms usually cost more to run than a row of townhouses, so compare like with like. Check the figure for the exact unit in the Dubai REST service charge index on dubairest.gov.ae, ask the seller for the latest invoice and ask about any pending levy. Our service charge checking guide and the Dubai service charge index guide show how.

Getting around DAMAC Hills 2

This is a car community. There is no Dubai Metro station inside DAMAC Hills 2, and public transport is limited, so check any bus route and timetable on rta.ae before you rely on it. Al Qudra Road is the main way in, with Al Ain Road and Lehbab Road linking to the rest of the city. The roads out of Dubailand slow down at rush hour, so for a daily commute to DIFC, Downtown or Dubai Marina, test the drive at 8 am before you sign anything.

Schools, nurseries and healthcare

Schools and nurseries are mostly outside the community or on its edges. Because ratings, fees and campuses change, use the KHDA school directory to check the current rating, curriculum and fees of any school you are considering, and measure the drive from the cluster you plan to live in, since the community is large. Healthcare inside the community is limited, and residents use larger facilities in nearby areas. The Dubai Health Authority lists licensed facilities. For families, the family-friendly communities comparison sets the community against others.

Things to do in DAMAC Hills 2

The appeal is outdoor space. The community is built around parks, lakes and the five themed towns above: sports courts in Sports Town, water play in Water Town, horse riding in Equestrian Town, motorsport leisure in Motor Town and a shops-and-cafes strip in Down Town. Everyday shopping is limited to a few supermarkets, shops and cafes inside the community. For larger trips, residents drive to malls outside it. Check what is open before you count on any facility, since some are still being built. The feel is a quiet family suburb, with few late-night options.

What to check when you view a home

1. Visit at rush hour. Drive in from the city at 8 am or out at 6 pm to feel the commute you would live with.
2. Check the cluster, not the community. Look at what is open next door, whether construction is still running and how far you are from the main gate.
3. Ask about the phase. Cluster names repeat across phases, and finishes and plot sizes differ.
4. Test the school run. Time the drive to the school you have in mind.
5. Check cooling and utilities. Our DEWA and chiller charges guide explains what is billed separately.

Pros and cons of living in DAMAC Hills 2

Who DAMAC Hills 2 suits

• Families who want a garden, parks for the children and a quiet street, and can manage school runs by car.
• Remote workers and people based nearby in Dubai South, Al Maktoum airport or Dubailand, who do not need a daily city commute.
• Buyers stepping up from an apartment to a house on a mid-range budget. Compare with Arabian Ranches 3, DAMAC Lagoons and Mudon, and read our townhouse or villa guide.
• Pet owners. Open space helps.

It is a poor fit for people who need the metro, work in Marina or DIFC every day, or want restaurants and nightlife on the doorstep.

Off-plan and buying in DAMAC Hills 2

DAMAC keeps launching new clusters and buildings here. Browse off-plan projects in DAMAC Hills 2, and learn how off-plan payment plans work and what your rights are if a handover is delayed. For costs, read our Dubai Land Department fees guide; official information is on dubailand.gov.ae. Confirm on the title deed that your unit can be owned freehold, and see our guide for foreign buyers.

Looking at the original community instead? See Damac Hills for sale.

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