Golf Horizon, DAMAC Hills (Akoya by DAMAC)

Golf Horizon is a luxurious development project featuring villas and apartment units in a two-building complex. The buildings mainly have apartments while the villas are located on the first two levels of the building. It is part of the five regions located in DAMAC Hills (AKOYA) constructed by DAMAC Properties.

The complex is set close to the golf course offering panoramic views of the International Golf Club from the balconies. The buildings are elegantly designed and comprise studios to four-bedroom units. It is located on Al Qudra Road and features many amenities close by. The complex has its own retail shops, a spa, swimming pool and fitness centre. It is located close to Emirates Road (E611) that connects residents to the rest of the popular areas of the city.

• Building complex featuring apartment units and villas
• High-end freehold properties available for renting and buying
• Villas are located on the first two levels of the building
• Located on Al Qudra Road that makes all the amenities easily accessible
• It has its own retail shops and many other facilities

Some popular points of interest in Golf Horizon are:

• Trump International Golf Club
• Luxurious properties 
• Plenty of high-end amenities

The sub-community offers a modern lifestyle to the residents and sets an example for urban living. Not to forget, residents can make the most of the amazing views of the golf club and several amenities available in the community. Trump International Golf Club also has a clubhouse that features restaurants, swimming pools, gyms and health club.

Properties in Golf Horizon mainly include flats while there are few villas in the first two levels. The elegant condominiums have furnished studios to 3-bedroom units. The area is surrounded by natural gardens with scenic views from the balconies. The apartments have attached bathrooms, fully fitted kitchens and built-in wardrobes.

Here’s what you need to know about apartments for rent in Golf Horizon.

• One can rent a studio apartment for as low as AED 28k while the rate can go as high as AED 40k.
• The rental rate for a 1-bedroom unit lies between AED 50k to AED 60k.
• The rent can increase up to AED 100k for a 2-bedroom unit.
• Families can rent a 3-bedroom unit for AED 110k to AED 120k.

One can also find apartments for sale in Golf Horizon:

• The price of a 2-bedroom apartment lies between AED 1.3M to AED 2.1M.
• One can purchase a 3-bedroom unit for AED 2M to AED 3M.

Villas in Golf Horizon have 3 to 5 bedrooms. The covered areas for those units range from 2,348 sq. ft. to 3,688 sq. ft.

• The rent of a 3-bedroom villa is about AED 145k.
• One can rent a 5-bedroom villa for AED 185k.

Investors can also buy villas in Golf Horizon.

• The cost of a 2-bedroom villa is about AED 1.3M.
• One can buy a 5-bed villa for about AED 6.5M.

Finding parking spaces in Golf Horizon is not an issue for residents. Apartment buildings have their own allotted parking spaces for every unit.

There is limited public transportation in Golf Horizon. There is no bus stop within the gated community but the nearest one is in Mudon, which is just a 5-minute drive away. Metro users can access Dubai Internet City Metro Station located at about a 15-minute drive.

Residents can find small retail shops within the building complex itself. However, there are plenty of popular supermarkets near Golf Horizon.

One can find almost all the grocery and lifestyle products from Carrefour Market, Spinneys and ZOOM market, all of which are not more than a 10-minute drive from the community. The natural food store, Choithrams is also located within just a 12-minute drive.

Currently, there are a few mosques in Golf Horizon. Other mosques in the nearby communities are Mudon Mosque in the Mudon community at about a 9-minute drive. Masjid Salam, Arabian Ranches Masjeed and Al Madina Al Mustadama Masjid are also located at about a 10-minute drive.

Some popular churches near Golf Horizon are St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Both of them are located at about a 30-minute drive. Other churches such as Casa de Oracion Torre Fuerte and the Gatekeepers Weekday Warehouse are located at about a 15-minute drive.

The closest temple near Golf Horizon is India Harnath like Jama Masjid is located at about a 20-minute drive. Shiva Temple is located at about a 37-minute drive.

There are many nurseries near Golf Horizon, the popular ones are:

• Emirates British Nursery
• Blossom Mudon Nursery Dubai
• Dibber Nursery in The Sustainable City

All these prestigious preschools are less than a 10-minute drive. Emirates British Nursery is one of the popular schools in the area that offers the British curriculum. It provides the highest quality childcare and pre-school education. Other nurseries include Little GEMS International and Smart Start Kindergarten at about a 15-minute drive.

Some reputable schools near Golf Horizon are:

• GEMS United School
• Fairgreen International School
• GEMS Metropole School

All these schools are less than a 10-minute drive. GEMS United School is a popular school in Dubai Sports City. It offers an American curriculum and focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of students.

Fairgreen International School is designed for minimal environmental impact, using solar power for its energy needs. It empowers students to play a leading role in creating a ‘sustainable’ world.

In case of an emergency, residents can visit a number of clinics near Golf Horizon. These include:

• Aster Clinic
• The Chiron Clinic
• Your Health Clinic

All these clinics are less than a 9-minute drive away. Aster Clinic is located in the Ranches Souk and is quite popular within the area. It offers services in a number of health departments such as family medicine, general medicine, paediatrics and dermatology. For alternative options, people can also visit Your Health Clinic and the Chiron Clinic.

The closest hospitals near Golf Horizon are Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Center and Mediclinic Parkview Hospital are both less than a 13-minute drive away.

The nearby areas are:

• DAMAC Hills- Golf Promenade 5
• DAMAC Hills- Golf Terrace
• DAMAC Hills- Loreto 2 B

All these are luxurious apartment complexes that have plenty of amenities for the residents and visitors.

Popular malls near Golf Horizon are:

• The Village Community Mall
• The Leisure Centre
• The Ranches Souk

These malls are located at about an 11-minute drive. The Village Community Mall provides a great shopping experience. There are plenty of international brands and many food options along with the presence of Aster Clinic.

Another popular place, the Ranches Souk has all the essentials you would expect from a small mall. Besides lots of parking, the shopping facility also has some amazing dining options.

Food lovers can enjoy dining at one of the many restaurants near Golf Horizon including:

• Lucky’s Pizza & Restaurant
• Abatjour Bistro
• Carluccio’s
• TukTuk Thai Cuisine Restaurant
• Paul Bakery & Restaurant

These restaurants and bakeries are easily accessible in less than an 11-minute drive. Abatjour Bistro has a wonderful décor and is ideal for casual gatherings. There is a giant screen that lets you enjoy football matches with your friends. Carluccio’s is a contemporary white-walled chain Italian café. It has amazing breakfast options in an outdoor seating arrangement. Residents can also enjoy Thai dishes from TukTuk Thai Cuisine Restaurant located on Al Qudra Road. For fresh bakery items, check out Paul Bakery & Restaurant.

The community is located quite far from the coastal area. The closest beaches near Golf Horizon are Jumeirah Beach, JBR Beach and Marina Beach. These are a 30-minute drive away. JBR Beach is an open beach with plenty of activities. People can join yoga sessions, camel rides and beach sports such as jet-skiing and wakeboarding.

Some popular leisure activities in the area are:

• Global Village 
• Dubai Butterfly Garden
• Xtreme Wake Dubai Marina

Global Village is the world’s leading festival park and is the region’s first family destination for shopping, culture and entertainment. It has numerous thrilling rides and is a must-go place for every individual.

Dubai Butterfly Garden is the world’s largest enclosed butterfly garden comprising 15,000 butterflies. It is an educational place for kids and has lots of entertainment options.

Some popular parks near the community are:

• Central Park Mudon
• Eastlands Park Motorcity
• Remraam kids play area

All these community parks are 11 minutes away. Residents can head to these parks for a casual day out or to take part in jogging and cycling. Kids can enjoy fun-filled activities at Remraam kids play area.

Apart from working out at these parks, residents can keep fit at:

• Fitness First Arabian Ranches
• Fitness First Mudon
• Gym Al Ramth

They can get to these well-known fitness centres within just a 15-minute drive. These fitness centres are community favourites and are well-equipped.

DAMAC Hills hosts plenty of events for families. Recently, a three-day event took place at the Trump International Golf Club Dubai Amphitheatre. The event was called ‘Fun and Food Fiesta’ and was organised by Plan3Media. It featured live entertainment and food trucks for visitors.

Residents can stay connected by joining the Facebook group ‘DAMAC Hills (Akoya) Dubai- Owners & Residents’ and ‘DAMAC Hills Community’.

The community is indeed a wonderful place that has all the amenities. The properties are luxurious yet affordable. However, public transportation is scarce, thus people moving here must own a car for a hassle-free commute.

• Dubai International Airport is a 36-minute drive away
• Balloon Adventures Emirates and Dubai Butterfly Garden are less than a15-minute drive away