Damac Hills (Akoya by DAMAC)

DAMAC Hills, formerly known as Akoya by DAMAC, is located in the heart of Dubailand. Its master developer is DAMAC Properties, best known for conceptualising and completing several luxury residential, commercial and mixed-use projects in the GCC. Spanning 42 million sq. ft., DAMAC Hills is home to a variety of mix-use properties. It is located on Al Qudra Road (D63) and features townhouses, villas and apartments beside retail, sports, spa, wellness and leisure facilities. DAMAC Hills is one of the most popular areas for buying luxury villas as seen in Bayut’s H1 Dubai Sales Report 2023.

• One of the popular golf communities
• Freehold properties on offer
• Luxury villas and apartments
• An exclusive community in Dubailand
• Home to DAMAC Mall and Trump International Golf Course

The community is composed of three major parts: Akoya Park, Akoya Drive and the Trump International Golf Club. Akoya Park is a massive 4 million sq. ft. park featuring tranquil villas, walkways and small waterways.

Akoya Drive is proposed to be a strip of high-end restaurants, retail shops and family entertainment offerings. This project is inspired by Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills and Champs Elysees in Paris. It is taking things one step further by adding an ice rink, a cinema and multiple hotels to the recreational strip. One can find a range of hotel apartments for sale in DAMAC Hills.

Further, the Trump International Golf Club is a key aspect of the area. Located in the centre of the community, the 18-hole golf club also has a Trump Clubhouse which features restaurants, swimming pools, gymnasiums and a health club. It also features many amenities including a few exclusive villas with golf course views. The club also features an amphitheatre.

DAMAC Hills is home to apartments, townhouses, villas and luxury villas managed in conjunction with Fendi, the Trump Organization and Paramount Hotels & Resorts. There are many sub-communities, including Rockwood, Queens Meadows and a few others discussed in this area guide.

Neighbouring the rapidly evolving communities in Dubai such as Remraam and Motor City, DAMAC Hills is a family-friendly residential area with many apartments, hotels, townhouse series and luxurious villas for sale and rent.

Those looking for DAMAC Hills floor plans can check out 2D and 3D layouts available for each building/community in DAMAC Hills.

The project by DAMAC Properties has villa enclaves, apartment blocks and townhouse series. Those searching for some popular areas to rent properties in DAMAC Hills can consider the following options based on user-generated views on Bayut’s official website.

The recreational strip, Akoya Drive features a range of hotels. Some are under construction while some others are already operating. For long stays, one can choose to get a serviced apartment in one of these projects:

• Golf Terrace
• Artesia
• Carson
• Golf Veduta

Radisson Dubai DAMAC Hills features 5-star suites overlooking the golf course. The project is developed in partnership with The Radisson Hotel Group featuring a 481-key luxury hotel with amenities as promised by the signature brand.

Parking in DAMAC Hills is not an issue for residents. Residential buildings offer one space per apartment while villas and townhouses feature private covered parking for a minimum of two vehicles.

This gated community has no bus stop. The nearest one is in Mudon, a 5-minute drive away. Also, no metro stations are directly linked to DAMAC Hills but Dubai Internet City Metro Station is accessible within 15 minutes by car.

Those looking to move to DAMAC Hills would find it easier to have their own vehicle as there’s no public transportation system in place. Finding taxis is also quite difficult. Residents and visitors will have to rely on apps such as Uber and Careem or they can book a taxi through the RTA app.

All residential villas, townhouses and flats in DAMAC Hills are surrounded by lush green pathways. Residents enjoy easy access to educational institutes, healthcare centres and restaurants while living in DAMAC Hills.

Finding supermarkets in DAMAC Hills is easy thanks to the recently opened DAMAC Mall. Residents can get their groceries from Carrefour, VIVA or Spinneys.

The neighbouring community Mudon has Mudon Mosque and across it is Al Madinah Al Mustadama Masjid which is closest to DAMAC Hills.

The nearest church is the United Christian Church of Dubai in Jebel Ali Village. Emirates Baptist Church and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (Jebel Ali Church) are other churches near DAMAC Hills situated almost 20 minutes away. Hindu worshipers have to travel 20 minutes to reach Shirdi Sai Baba Temple while Shrinath Ji Temple is a 30-minute drive. The nearest gurudwara, Guru Nanak Darbar is 21 minutes away from DAMAC Hills.

Jebel Ali School in DAMAC Hills follows the British curriculum. The institute currently offers schooling till Grade 13.

For pre-schoolers, Dibber Nurseries DAMAC Hills Mudon campus is the popular option in the community. The nursery follows the Norwegian Curriculum to provide high-quality Early Years education to children. The nursery school is situated near Golf Horizon. Other nursery schools near the community include Blossoms Mudon Nursery and The Wonder Years Nursery within a 9 to 12-minute drive.

Students pursuing higher education will find that both academic hubs in Dubai are 20 minutes away. Dubai Knowledge Park near Dubai Media City is home to the Middlesex University Dubai, University of Wollongong Dubai and more. While Dubai International Academic City features Manipal University, Zayed University and more.

Mediclinic Parkview Hospital is the nearest healthcare facility for residents. The hospital has an extensive outpatient department, emergency and radiology department, ICU and a pharmacy. It provides services related to obstetrics and gynaecology, family medicine, pediatric and other diseases. It will take a 16-minute drive to reach the hospital.

Other clinics near DAMAC Hills include Aster Clinic and Core Care Polyclinic.

DAMAC Hills is located right next to Mudon and Remraam. The communities of Arabian Ranches 2, The Sustainable City Dubailand and Town Square are also located along Al Qudra Road (D63). Furthermore, Sports City, Dubai Motor City and Arabian Ranches are other well-developed communities nearby.

Inaugrated in September 2023, DAMAC Mall is the newest addition to malls in Dubai. Located in DAMAC Hills, DAMAC Mall offers 40 retail stores, 10 restaurants, an outlet of Spinneys, medical centre, gym and much more to come.

Moreover, there are a few small community centres in Mudon and Arabian Ranches 2. These normally feature a small number of restaurants and retail outlets. Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Marina Mall are 20 minutes away. Both are well-known for their shopping, dining and recreational facilities.

When searching for restaurants in DAMAC Hills, there are many spots nearby that can satisfy every palate. From Thai to Mexican food, everything is within the reach of residents. McDonald’s, Subway, Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine Restaurant, Maria Bonita Taco Shop and Grill are the nearest eateries. Hook and Cook, Abatjour Bistro, Freedom Pizza, Taqado Mexican Kitchen, Chez Sushi, Carluccio’s and Bagels and More Bakery lie in the neighbouring areas of DAMAC Hills. Fine-dining options are available within the community in the Trump Clubhouse.

Malibu Bay is a one-of-its-kind leisure spot in the neighbourhood. It is a man-made beach and wave pool with an area of one and a half times big as a professional ice hockey rink. It has a 24,700 square feet pool with a giant wave ball imported from Belgium plunging into the centre. The wave pool is not the only attraction of Malibu Bay. Visitors can also find food trucks, an ice rink, a splash park for children and a skate park.

DAMAC Hills is a bit far from the top beaches in Dubai. Jumeirah Public Beach and Al Sufouh Beach are a 21-minute drive away. Located 24 minutes away is Kite Beach, famous for its food trucks and vibrant atmosphere. It is also one of the best public beaches in Dubai.

DAMAC Hills is home to the Trump-branded 18 hole, par 71 championship golf course. It spans over 73,000 yards and is designed by Gil Hanse, a 2016 Olympic golf course architect. There is a clubhouse in the course also managed by the Trump Organization which owns more than ten other golf courses around the world. Residents can tee off or learn the sport at the golf academy. Dining and events facilities are also available.

The gigantic Akoya Park is one of the main attractions in the community. It has well-maintained running and jogging tracks and a shared barbecue area in the garden. Floodlit football pitches and tennis, basketball and badminton courts are exclusively built for sports lovers. There is also a fun life-sized chessboard in the park.

DAMAC Hills offers numerous outdoor and fitness activities. The area has four international standard tennis courts. There are a spa and a wellness centre within the premises. The nearest well-equipped gym is Fitness First Center in Mudon, 6 minutes away.

Some salons in DAMAC Hills such as Maison De Coiffure Beauty Lounge and 4Her Ladies Saloon offer spa and beauty treatments. Besides, salons located in the neighbouring Arabian Ranches are easily reachable. Belle Femme and Show Style Beauty Salon are exclusively for ladies while Hair Touch Salon is for men.

DAMAC Hills (formerly known as Akoya by DAMAC) focuses on holding events in which families can participate.

In 2018, DAMAC Hills held three days of a ‘Fun and Food Fiesta’ at the Trump International Golf Club Dubai Amphitheater. The event was organised in close collaboration with Plan3Media. It featured Dubai’s favourite food trucks along with live entertainment sessions for visitors. The community plans to have more events for residents and visitors from time to time to make the most of the serene environment.

Those looking to connect with community members can join the Facebook group: Damac Hills (Akoya) Dubai – Owners & Residents. You have to be a resident to join the Facebook group.

DAMAC Hills (Akoya by DAMAC) is a peaceful community with luxurious modern villas, townhouses and apartments. The development lacks public transport in closer proximity, however, some metro stations are accessible via the main road network connectivity. It is an ideal place for those with private conveyance as there are plenty of parking spaces and connectivity via major highways.

This popular residential community of Dubai is situated in Dubailand close to Emirates Road E611.

DAMAC Hills, earlier known as Akoya by DAMAC, is completed and properties and amenities are ready to use. Only a few projects are underway whereas residents can move to available properties in the community.

Yes. Those looking to buy off-plan apartments can check out Golf Greens. Moreover, Gems Estates 1 offers villas and The Legends is an ideal option for buying townhouses.

• The community is located along Al Qudra Road (D63) and Hessa Street (D61)
• Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa are 25 minutes away
• Dubai International Airport is 32 minutes away
• Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club is at a 5-minute short drive