Odora, DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen)

Odora is one of the 26 residential clusters in DAMAC Hills 2, a residential project on the outskirts of Dubai. Previously known as Akoya Oxygen, the parent community is characterised by its natural environment which includes a lot of green spaces, parks and lakes.

Odora is located on the northeastern side of DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen) and is quite near the entrance. It features 3-bedroom townhouses and 6-bedroom standalone villas. The location of the community allows residents to skip the hustle and bustle of central Dubai yet access it easily whenever required.

• Project of DAMAC Properties
• Sub-community of DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen)
• Ready-to-move-in townhomes and independent villas
• A gated community with all the facilities and amenities
• The parent community is home to Trump World Golf Club Dubai
• 3 and 6-bedroom luxury properties situated around a golf course

Odora is a peaceful and secure community offering a sustainable environment that makes it an ideal place for families. Some key factors for its popularity include:

• Views of the golf courses, lakes and parks
• Gated community, with maximum security and privacy.
• Located at a fair distance from central Dubai, ensuring a serene environment

It takes about 25-minutes to travel to the central areas of the city. The distance is ideal as it separates the community from the busy lifestyle, yet it is manageable for those who have to travel for work, education or leisure.

Properties in Odora include 3-bedroom semi-detached villas and 6-bedroom standalone villas equipped with modern facilities. The accommodating space will range from 1,880 sq. ft. to 4,500 sq. ft. Each property has a sizable area for private gardening. Each villa and townhouse features a large living area, dining area, powder room, modern kitchen, and maid’s quarters on the ground floor. The bedrooms are located on the upper floors except in 6-bedroom villas, where one bedroom is located on the ground floor to be used as a guest room. All bedrooms also have access to private terraces and ensuite bathrooms. These houses also have double-glazed windows and separate storage areas.

Properties for rent in Odora include 3-bedroom townhomes and 6-bedroom villas.

It takes a minimum of AED 64.9k and a maximum of AED 90k to rent a 3-bed townhouse in Odora. these houses feature 4 to 5 bathrooms and a plot size of about 1,880 sq. ft. with a built-in area of more than 2,000 sq. ft.

Interested buyers can check out the sales trends in Odora on Bayut.

The sale price for a 3-bed townhome in Odora lies between AED 1.1M and AED 1.5M. While a 6-bedroom villa for sale in Odora has a price tag of AED 3M on average. These villas feature 6 to 7 bathrooms and build over a plot size of about 4,000 sq. ft.

Every villa has private parking spaces in Odora for residents. The community is connected to the rest of the city via three major roads. The Emirates Road (E611) is about 20-minutes away whereas Jebel Ali – Lehbab Road (E77) is a 10-minute drive and Dubai Al Ain Road (E66) is accessible in around 15-minutes by car.

Public transportation in Odora might be limited. Taxis can be spotted outside the community gates and online cab services can also be utilised. The nearest bus station is Dubai Virtual Reference Station 1 bus stop, about 15-minutes away from the community.

Residents can find two options for grocery shopping in proximity. The nearest is an outlet of Carrefour accessible in around 6-minutes by car. Carrefour is a multinational French retailer, residents can easily find imported goods including food items, electronics and clothes. Carrefour has a wide collection of grocery items too. Other supermarkets near Odora DAMAC Hills 2 include Geant Express, Choithrams, ZOOM and Spinneys.

The community mosque built by DAMAC Properties called, DAMAC Hills 2 Masjid is situated at walking distance from Odora. It takes a 2-minute drive or about a 5-minute walk to reach there.

Christian residents need to travel to the popular Jebel Ali Church complex to participate in congregational prayers in the church. There are multiple churches in this locality, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church, and Covenant Hope Church are a few to name.

A gurudwara, Guru Nanak Darbar is located in Jebel Ali Village to facilitate the Sikh community in the city. It takes about half an hour to reach there. There is a Hindu Temple too in the same area to cater to the Hindu residents in Odora.

There will be a lot of schools near Odora once the community is fully developed. Currently, Shining Stars Nursery Dubai is the only educational facility within the parent community. Following are some of the notable schools in the neighbouring locale.

• Fairgreen International School
• Jebel Ali School
• GEMS Metropole School

Fairgreen International School is located in The Sustainable City. It is run by Esol Education, which has more than 10,000 students enrolled in different ventures internationally.

Furthermore, Jebel Ali School offers the National Curriculum of England. Previously based in Jebel Ali, as the name suggests, the school moved to DAMAC Hills in 2016. Lastly, GEMS Metropole School based in Motor City is also a British school offering FS to Grade 13.

As the community matures, there will be a greater number of clinics and hospitals near Odora. Currently, there is a primary clinic in the community retail centre called, Saudi German Clinics DAMAC Hills 2. Other healthcare facilities nearby include:

• Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Center in Motor City
• American Hospital Clinic in Mira Town Centre
• Mediclinic Parkview Hospital in Dubailand

Mediclinic Parkview Hospital and Emirates Hospitals Day Surgery & Medical Center are among the most highly rated medical institutions in the city and are known for their high standards of medical service. American Hospital Clinic also provides good medical services and has a well-trained staff. All these medical facilities can be reached in about 20 to 30-minutes from Odora.

Neighbouring areas of Odora include:

• The Villa
• Al Lisaili
• Lahbab

DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen) is surrounded by residential communities with good facilities. All of them are quite popular due to their location, facilities and reasonably priced properties.

As the surrounding areas are not fully developed, shopping options are kind of limited. Currently, residents can check out the following shopping destinations:

• Dubai Outlet Mall
• The Ranches Souk
• Cityland Mall

Dubai Outlet Mall is a popular shopping destination in the area. The mall has a lot of variety for shoppers and a good range of eating options. The Dubai Outlet Mall is one of the best places in the city to grab a bargain. It is home to over 200 stores offering top brands at attractive discounts. Popular stores inside Dubai Outlet Mall include:

• Adidas Factory Outlet
• Automobili Lamborghini outlet
• Crocs Outlet

Cityland Mall features over 350 retailers and more than 75 dining spots. It is widely regarded as the world’s first nature-inspired shopping venue with an enormous floor space of about 1.2M sq. ft. The Ranches Souk is a community retail centre in Arabian Ranches 2.

DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen) itself has some good dining options within the community including,

• Dough Me Nation
• Nay Oxygen Cafe & Restaurant
• Qasr Al Madina Restaurant & Cafe
• Shawarma Location

There is a wide variety of food available at Dough Me Nation, an up-scale fast-food restaurant. In addition to a variety of pizzas, the restaurant also serves Italian, Arabian, and Middle Eastern fusion cuisine. Restaurants such as Qasr Al Madina Restaurant & Cafe and Nay Oxygen Cafe & Restaurant offer fine dining. Other local and small-scale restaurants near Odora include Shawarma Location, Al Toot Alabyad Food Truck, and Grandma BBQ Grill.

At present, the people living in the area can find some good restaurants on Dubai – Al Ain Road (E66). These restaurants include:

• Chowking Orient Restaurant
• Chuck E. Cheese’s
• Skyler’s Gourmet Bistro
• Hatam Restaurant

All these restaurants are less than 30 minutes away from Odora.

The community is at a substantial distance from the shoreline of the city. It will take a drive of about 35 to 40-minutes to reach any of the beaches.

Beaches near Odora include Jumeirah Beach, Kite Beach and Private Beach, offering a wide range of beach activities like swimming and volleyball. Plenty of restaurants are also present near these beaches.

Notable landmarks near Odora are:

• The Trump International Golf Club Dubai 
• Al Qudra Desert

Trump International Golf Club Dubai is located within DAMAC Hills and is poised to become one of the best golf clubs in the gulf region. Al Qudra Desert, a popular destination in Dubai, is about 20-minutes away from Odora. People can enjoy a number of activities like camping, cycling and bird-watching in the Al Qudra Desert.

Popular destinations like Dubai Autodrome and Dubai Miracle Garden are less than 30-minutes away from the community.  Dubai Miracle Garden features life-size sculptures decorated with flowers. The Emirates Airbus A380, constructed entirely of flowers, is one of its most popular structures. A floral clock, floral passageways, and floral castles are also popular exhibits in the garden.

Once the development is complete, there will be a range of parks, waterparks, gyms and other sporting facilities for residents. Currently, people can visit Lisaili Neighbourhood Park, which is about 30-minutes away from Odora. DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen) will have a desert-inspired spa and a yoga enclave when the development is complete.

Currently, Fitness Edge and CK Fitness are the two gyms near Odora. Nearby salons and spac=s include:

• Le Vendôme Ladies Beauty Lounge
• The Corner Barber
• The Haven Spa and Beauty Salon
• Nstyle Beauty Lounge

Le Vendôme Ladies Beauty Lounge and The Corner Barber are the closest salons, both of which are within a 5-minute drive. The Corner Barber offers men standard salon treatments such as hair and beard trimming. Drive time to the Haven Spa and Beauty Salon is about 24-minutes. This full-service spa offers a selection of massages and treatments. Moreover, residents can enjoy beauty treatments at Nstyle Beauty Lounge, which is 19-minutes away. This salon provides hair care services, manicures, pedicures, and facials.

Al Marmoom Heritage Village is about 18-minutes away from Odora. It hosts Al Marmoom Heritage Festival each year in March or April.

The Facebook group AKOYA Oxygen (Residential Community) is the platform for residents of the community to socialise and discuss different aspects related to the community.

Odora will definitely be among the most coveted places of residence in the future. The community is among the best in terms of beauty and serenity. The area is located at a distance from central Dubai which makes it an ideal location for people who want to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the main city

• Jebel Ali – Lehbab Road (E77) is about 10-minutes away.
• Less than 15-minutes away from Al Qudra Road (D63) and Dubai Al Ain Road (E66)
• Al Qudra Desert is about 20-minutes away
• Al Maktoum International Airport is 32-minutes away