Topanga, The Park Villas

The sub-community of Topanga is part of The Park Villas in DAMAC Hills (Akoya by DAMAC). A project of master developer DAMAC Properties, this golfing community is situated right at the heart of Dubailand and consists of a range of mixed-use properties.

This sub-community of Topanga has villas and townhouses. These properties are available for sale or rent. Away from the hustle of the main city, townhouses and villas in Topanga are the ultimate choices for families looking for a quiet retreat to stay or to tee off in DAMAC Hills.

• A golfing community
• Away from the main city
• Close to Ranches Souk Mall
• Freehold villas and townhouses
• Properties available for sale and rent
• Located adjacent to Arabian Ranches 2
• Nearby Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club
• Choice of properties with servant quarters and private swimming pools
• Part of the housing community structured around the Trump International Golf Club

A few things to note about this sub-community:

• Tree-lined streets
• Upscale properties
• Close to the golf green
• Part of the international golf community
• Paved stone driveways and landscaping

DAMAC Hills offers lucrative investment opportunities in villas. As part of the same community, properties in Topanga enjoy the same acclaim. Townhouses and villas in this sub-community are present in neat double-rowed units separated by community streets.

The area also incorporates the Akoya Park site, a fully integrated community. Once completed, residents will have full access to sumptuous spas, boutiques and park pavilions.

Villas for rent in Topanga feature 3 to 5-bedroom properties. 3-bedroom townhouses with 4 to 5 baths are also available. Both types of properties are available for sale and rent.

Inspired by Roman architecture, villas here are painted in warm colours like cream and beige. Certain villas come with floor-to-ceiling windows in addition to gardens and landscapes. Townhouses in this sub-community offer more area for residents to move around with their own spacious terraces.

Finding parking spaces in Topanga is easy. Each property in this sub-community is allotted one parking space.

Pubic transportation near Topanga is a few minutes away by car. Residents can also rely on local ride-hailing services to get around the city. The nearest bus stops are DAMAC Hills The Field bus stop, DAMAC Hills Richmond Villas bus stop, Mudon Al Salam Town Centre bus stop and DAMAC Hills Rochester bus stop. It takes only 5-minutes by foot to reach DAMAC Hills The Field bus station.

Some properties in Topanga come with private swimming pools. Additionally, the community is dotted with tree-lined pathways and within close proximity to local healthcare facilities and academic institutes.

Though supermarkets aren’t located within the sub-community, residents can visit some in the nearby vicinity. Supermarkets near Topanga include the Geant Express Supermarket Mudon which is a 4-minute drive away. This supermarket is small but has everything residents might need without going to a bigger store. There is also Carrefour located in Arabian Ranches 2 next to the Mudon residential complex which is a 7-minute drive as well as Zoom which is 6-minutes away by car.

There are several mosques near Topanga. One will have to drive 5-minutes to Mudon Mosque to offer daily prayers. There is also the Arabian Ranches Masjid and the Al Madina Al Mustadama Masjid located 6-minutes away by car in neighbouring Arabian Ranches 2.

The Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara is located within a 20-minute drive. Additionally, it takes 20-minutes or so for one to reach nearby churches. Examples include the Evangelical Christian Church of Dubai, the Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church next to it and the St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church. Hindus in Topanga can visit the newly opened Hindu Temple in Jebel Ali for religious offerings.

Schools near Topanga include local pre-learning schools and institutes of higher education. So families can rest assured that their children won’t have to travel far to reach them.

Nursery schools near Topanga are:

• Blossom Mudon Nursery
• Step by Step Nursery
• Dibber Nursery

Primary schools nearby include:

• Victory Heights Primary School
• Ranches Primary School
• Jebel Ali School

Ranches Primary School for primary grade students is located 6-minutes away in Arabian Ranches. This school offers school tours to parents and an inclusive curriculum designed to nurture students.

Located right in DAMAC Hills a short 5-minute drive away, the Jebel Ali School offers studies up to the 9th grade and follows a British curriculum. For foreign residents, there is the Nord Anglia International School located a 15-minute drive away. This international high school has connections to MIT and Julliard.

The University of Wollongong is a good choice for residents looking for institutes of higher education. Located about half an hour away by car it boasts a good MBA program, faculty and placement assistance.

Residents have to drive outside DAMAC Hills to access basic as well as full-service healthcare facilities in the city. Clinics and hospitals near Topanga are:

• Aster Clinic
• The Chiron Clinic
• HealthBay Clinic
• Emirates Hospital Day Surgery and Medical Center
• NMC Royal Hospital
• Mediclinic Parkview Hospital

The closest clinic to Topanga is Aster Clinic — located 6-minutes away in Arabian Ranches. Residents also have easy access to HealthBay Clinic in Dubai Motor City located an 11-minute drive away via Hessa St (D61). Hospitals nearby include the Emirates Hospital Day Surgery and Medical Center in Motor City located a 12-minute drive away. The NMC Royal Hospital is located in Dubai Investments Park and is accessible via Jebel Ali-Al Hibab Road (D57) within an 18-minute drive.

The sub-community of Topanga is close to a number of major housing developments in the city. Examples include:

• Dubai Studio City
• Arabian Ranches
• Sustainable City

Dubai Studio City, located 10-minutes away, is a known hub for film production houses, music and other related sectors. There is also the Sustainable City Dubailand, 7-minutes away on Al Qudra Road (D63) — an eco-friendly residential neighbourhood which is also home to the Sustainable City Equestrian Club.

Entertainment destinations near Topanga include:

• IMG Worlds of Adventure
• Splash n Party

Located 20-minutes away, the IMG Worlds of Adventure is a popular theme park. Families in the sub-community can also visit the Splash n Party waterpark which is a 25-minute drive away via Umm Suqeim Street (D63).

Akoya Drive is under development and once it’s completed it will be the epicentre of shopping activity for residents in DAMAC Hills and other communities nearby. Till then, residents have to shop at other malls nearby. Malls near Topanga include:

• The Ranches Souk
• The Village Community Mall
• The Springs Souk

The Village Community Mall is located within a 6-minute drive away. The Ranches Souk at Arabian Ranches 2 is 7-minutes away and features popular stores like Mother Care, The Body Shop, Carrefour and MAC to name a few. The Springs Souk Mall, through Umm Sequim Street (D63), is 24-minutes away. It features everything from fashion brands for men and women as well as jewellery, electronics and more.

There are plenty of restaurants near Topanga. These offer a variety of different cuisines to satisfy different palates. Examples of restaurants nearby are:

• Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine
• Carluccio’s
• Abatjour Bistro
• Cafe Bateel

Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine offers authentic Thai cuisine and is easily reachable via Al Qudra road within a 7-minute drive away. Carluccio’s, a contemporary Italian restaurant in Arabian Ranches, is 6-minutes away by car.

A quaint eatery near Mudon Villas, Abatjour Bistro is a 5-minute drive away from the sub-community. Residents can also find Bateel in Arabian Ranches, an Italian restaurant popular for its extensive menu located 7-minutes away via Al Qudra Road (D63).

There are several major beaches near Topanga. For example, there is Marina Beach near JBR which is 28-minutes away — a public beach known for water activities and amenities like shower facilities for beachgoers. Another popular beach, located 24-minutes away via Umm Suqeim Street (D63), is Kite Beach is known for leisure activities like kite surfing and kayaking.

A few landmarks and leisure attractions near Topanga are:

• Trump International Golf Club
• Global Village
• Burj Al Arab

DAMAC Hills is primarily a golfing community and is home to the Trump International Golf Club with facilities for both pro golfers and beginners. Located a 7-minute drive away, the 18-hole championship golf course is also a major attraction thanks to the clubhouse where residents can learn the sport. Open during cooler months, Global Village is an iconic family-friendly entertainment hub with more than 100 dining outlets from several different cultures. It is a 20-minute drive from Shiekh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street (D54).

Notable landmarks close to this sub-community near the beach are the Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah located within a 30-minute drive.

Residents can keep fit in parks near Topanga are:

• Akoya Park
• Damac Hills Skatepark

Akoya Park is considered the area’s main attraction. Located a few minutes away, it gives residents easy access to shared barbeque areas and a well-maintained jogging track. There is also a giant chess board for people to enjoy as well as a range of sporting facilities.

DAMAC Hills also recently opened a 2,000 sq.m. skate park located within a 7-minute drive away. Designed for trick skating the park offers a leisure venue for pro skaters and beginners alike.

The sub-community is also near local gyms and fitness clubs. Fitness First (Athletic Concept), for example, is a small gym located in Mudon, a 4-minute drive away. It opens at 10 am. There is also Optimal Fitness & Therapy which is easily reachable in 9-minutes by car via Al Qudra Road (D63).

Spas and salons near Topanga are as follows:

• The Loft Fifth Avenue
• The Corner Barber
• The Haven Spa and Beauty Salon
• Sea Salt Spa

The Loft Fifth Avenue is a beauty salon 4-minutes away by drive near Mudon Villas. Located a 7-minute drive from this sub-community, the Corner Barber offers haircutting and salon services to both male and female clients.

DAMAC Hills hosted a Skate Jam event in its newly opened skate park. Organized by Select Shop Frame, the event offered an entertaining reprieve to residents.

There is a DAMAC Hills Facebook page for buyers and sellers. Sellers can advertise the properties they own in the area to potential buyers. One has to be a member to join. Residents or interested parties can also follow Facebook’s other pages featuring DAMAC Hills Akoya.

Residents need to have private vehicles to get in or out of Topanga or get used-to to walking to the nearest bus stops. This community is a little secluded from the hustle and bustle of city life which can be a thing to consider for residents who buzz with energy and are socially active.

• Adjacent to other major developments like Arabian Ranches and Motor City
• Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Marina Mall are 24-minutes away
• Kite Beach and Jumeirah Beach are within a 24-minute drive
• Al Maktoum International Airport is 20-minutes away