Victoria, Akoya Oxygen

Victoria is one of the 26 residential clusters in the master locality of DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen). It features elegant 3 and 4-bedroom townhouses with excellent home facilities. Built by renowned developers, DAMAC Properties, the townhomes in Victoria are designed as per a beautiful villa setting. Located just 25-minutes away from the centre of Dubai, it promises to be a luxurious community in a green environment. These homes are surrounded by lush green gardens, lakes, waterparks and golf courses. The community will also have schools, supermarkets, restaurants, fitness centres, spas and salons.

• 3 and 4-bedroom luxury townhomes
• Ready-to-move-in houses for sale and rent
• Situated beside the Trump World Golf Club
• Sub-community of DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen)
• Flagship project by one of the top real estate in Dubai, DAMAC Properties
• A gated community with all the facilities and amenities

Victoria is part of a unique and amazing community. It is distant from the city’s centre and has a serene environment along with all basic amenities within easy reach. Major characteristics of Victoria are:

• A peaceful community, with beautiful surroundings
• 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom townhouses available for sale
• A community surrounded by golf courses, parks and lakes

DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen) is a gated community, which will ensure complete security and privacy for its residents. The community will have all the important amenities, so the residents would rarely want to go outside.

Properties in Victoria for sale include 3 and 4-bedroom townhouses. These townhomes are built over a plot size of more than 1,200 sq. ft. and the built-up area is about 2,000 sq. ft. DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen) is a green community, therefore all houses are built across the idea of having a private garden space. The ground floor opens to a spacious living room attached to a dining area. A modern kitchen and a powder room are also located on the same floor. Ensuite bedrooms are built on the first floor with access to private balconies. All houses have nice layouts, luxury finishing and parking space for two vehicles.

Interested tenants can take a look at the rental trends for townhouses in Victoria:

• The annual rent for a 3-bed townhome in Victoria starts from AED 50k and goes up to AED 80k
• The average rent for a 4-bed townhouse in Victoria is AED 50k for a year

Buyers can check out the sale prices for the townhouses in Victoria below:

• It takes at least AED 850k to buy a 3-bedroom townhouse in Victoria
• The average sale price for a 4-bedroom townhouse in Victoria is around AED 1.4M

Those looking for Victoria floorplans can browse through the 2D and 3D floor plans available on Bayut. interested ones can also virtually visit the property via Bayut’s 3D live floor plans.

Parking spaces in Victoria will never be a point of concern for residents. All villas in the community will have a parking space that’s adequate for two vehicles. This will take care of the parking needs fairly well.

The area is located at a distance from central Dubai. But it enjoys convenient access to two roads that connect it to the main centres of the city – Al Qudra Road (D63) and Dubai – Al Ain Road (E66). Both of them are less than 15-minutes away from the parent community. Emirates Road (E611) is about 20-minutes away.

Public transportation in Victoria will mostly be based on taxis which are available outside the community gate. The nearest bus station is Dubai Virtual Reference Station 1 bus stop, which is about 15-minutes away.

Victoria is located within a newly built community hence, there are not many options within walking distance. One has to drive a car to reach the nearest supermarkets. Akoya Retail Centre is a community centre, located within a 7-minute driving distance. It boasts a big outlet of the renowned Carrefour to facilitate the residents. Other supermarkets near Victoria include Geant Express, ZOOM, Spinneys and Choithrams. These are some popular supermarkets near DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen).

Built by the developers, DAMAC Properties, DAMAC Hills 2 Masjid is currently the only community mosque in proximity. It takes 7-minutes to reach there via car. Residents can also go to the mosques in neighbouring areas to offer congregational prayers such as Remraam Mosque, Al Shaqour Masjid in Arabian Ranches 2 and Mosque Sustainable City.

Christian residents can go to the popular Jebel Ali church complex at a drive of about half an hour and visit some best churches in Dubai including St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church and Dubai Mar Thoma Parish Church.

Grand Hindu Temple is located in Jebel Ali Village and is there to facilitate the Hindu community, while Sikhs can go to the  Guru Nanak Darbar which is a Sikh Gurudwara in the same locality.

There will be a number of nurseries and schools in Victoria once the construction is complete. At present, Shining Stars Nursery Dubai is the only educational institute within the community.

Nearby nursery options include:

• Step By Step Nursery
• Kids Zone Nursery
• Blossom Mudon Nursery Dubai

Some popular schools nearby include:

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

Fairgreen International School is a highly reputable school and provides good facilities to its students. It is established by Esol Education, which has a presence in multiple countries with more than 10,000 students enrolled.

At present, Saudi German Clinics DAMAC Hills 2 is the only healthcare facility in the master community, DAMAC Hills 2. Some popular clinics and hospitals near Victoria include:

• Aster Clinic
• Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
• Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Center

A 27-minute journey will be needed to go to Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, one of the hospitals near Victoria. The Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Center, which is 25-minutes away and is part of the Motor City neighbourhood, is a more well-known hospital close by.

The only pharmacy in the area is Health First Pharmacy 30, which can be reached after a 7-minute drive. Aster Pharmacy and LIFE Pharmacy, which can be reached in 25-minutes or less, are two additional pharmacies near Victoria that require a short drive to get to. Both pharmacies have the required medications, regardless of whether a person needs a prescription medication or an over-the-counter remedy.

Being part of Akoya Oxygen, the following areas surround Victoria:

• The Villa
• Al Lisaili
• Lahbab

The Villa is a popular community in the region. Located in the centre of Dubailand, it offers stylish 4-, 5- and 6-bedroom villas for sale.

The community and its surrounding areas are currently in the development phase, so more amenities will be available in near future. At present, malls near Victoria are:

• Dubai Outlet Mall
• The Ranches Souk
• Cityland Mall

Dubai Outlet Mall is quite popular in Dubai. It provides excellent shopping choices, dining facilities and entertainment options to visitors. Popular stores inside Dubai Outlet Mall include:

• Adidas Factory Outlet
• Automobili Lamborghini outlet
• Crocs Outlet

Sports enthusiasts flock to Adidas Factory Outlet because they sell equipment, gear, and clothing for any sport, whether it be cricket, basketball, or football. Fans of Lamborghini should visit the Automobili Lamborghini shop, which has everything pertaining to the Lamborghini brand. The Crocs Outlet, which specialises in supplying incredibly comfortable footwear, is available for individuals who want the ideal blend of design and comfort as their footwear.

The nearest restaurants are the ones which are located within the Akoya Community Centre including:

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

The upscale fast-food outlet Dough Me Nation offers a wide variety of meals. Although the restaurant’s pizzas are well-known in the neighbourhood, it also serves fusion dishes of Italian, Middle Eastern, and Arabian food. Qasr Al Madina Restaurant & Cafe and Nay Oxygen Cafe & Restaurant are two restaurants that offer fine eating. Other local eateries close to Victoria include Grandma BBQ Grill, Al Toot Alabyad Food Truck, and Shawarma Location.

Residents can check out the restaurants outside DAMAC Hills 2 including:

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

All of them are situated on Dubai Al Ain Road (E77) and are about 20-minutes away from the neighbourhood.

The shoreline of the city is a little far from Victoria. Residents will have to drive for about 35 to 40-minutes to reach the beaches near Victoria including Jumeirah Beach, Kite Beach and Marina Beach.

A number of enjoyable activities can be done on these beaches like swimming, volleyball and sunbathing. The beaches also have numerous restaurants and cafes located nearby.

Popular leisure destinations near Victoria are:

• Trump International Golf Club, Dubai
• Al Qudra Desert

Trump International Golf Club, Dubai is situated in DAMAC Hills. It is expected to be a top golf club in the Arabian Peninsula. Another popular landmark near Victoria is the Al Qudra Desert. Better known for camping, visitors can enjoy a range of other activities like cycling and bird-watching. It is about 20-minutes away from Victoria.

Important landmarks of the city like Dubai Autodrome,  Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club are also within half an hour’s radius.

Alvorada Park is one of the parks near Victoria and is a 23-minute drive away. This park features walking, biking, and running paths, as well as a tennis court that is perfect for tennis enthusiasts. Gatton Park is another option reached after a 26-minute drive. On a nice day, Gatton, which is bordered by trees, is the perfect location for family gatherings or modest picnics. Finally, Mirador Park, which is 28-minutes away and has a variety of outdoor play areas, is ideal for families with young children.

Gyms near Victoria include CK Fitness Gym and Fitness Edge within the master community, DAMAC Hills 2, Both are located about 7-minutes away.

Nearby salons and spas include Le Vendôme Ladies Beauty Lounge and The Corner Barber. Both are located within the parent community and it takes only 5-minutes to reach to either of them.

Residents can visit The Al Marmoom Heritage Village in 23-minutes, which is where most events take place. The festivals that take place here are often themed around celebrating Emirati culture and heritage and give an insight into the history of the Emirates.

Residents can join the parent community group on Facebook, AKOYA Oxygen (Residential Community) for updates regarding the community.

Victoria is substantially distant from the central areas of Dubai. It might be worrisome for some but it’s great for people who want to avoid hustle and bustle of the main city.

• Al Qudra Road (D63) and Dubai Al Ain Road (E77) are less than 15-minutes away
• Jebel Ali – Lehbab Road (E66) is about 10-minutes away
• 20-minutes away from Al Qudra Desert
• Al Maktoum International Airport is a 30-minute drive away