Golf Vista, DAMAC Hills (Akoya by DAMAC)

Golf Vista is a residential complex in DAMAC Hills (Akoya by DAMAC). The community of DAMAC Hills is a lush green golf community made up of landscaped gardens, lakes, stables and golf courses. There are residential, commercial and mixed-use properties available for rent and sale too. The community has made it to the list of the most popular areas for buying villas as per Bayut’s 2019 H1 Market Report for Dubai. DAMAC Hills (Akoya by DAMAC) is also home to the Trump International Golf Club Dubai or “The Park”. It is located alongside Hessa Street, which makes it convenient for residents to access the major roads of the city.

Golf Vista consists of two nine-storey buildings offering studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom luxury apartments. The glass-fronted buildings offer appealing views of the golf courses. Developed by DAMAC Properties, the project was launched in 2013, whereas, the handover commenced in 2017.

The first two floors of the complex consist of eight townhouses while the upper seven storeys have 142 apartments. The buildings are linked by a central plaza level. They offer amenities such as an expansive swimming pool, steam and sauna room, tennis and basketball courts and landscaped gardens.

• Complex of two glass-fronted buildings
• Developed by DAMAC Properties
• Situated in DAMAC Hills (Akoya by DAMAC)
• Both buildings consist of nine storeys
• Eight townhouses on the first two floors
• 142 apartments on the upper seven floors
• Offers studio to 3-bedroom apartments
• Shared swimming pool, steam and sauna room
• Bus shuttle service to Mall of the Emirates
• Golf Vista A Bus Stop located close by
• Subscription discounts to the Trump Club and Maison Hotels

There is covered parking in Golf Vista on the ground floor. Residents receive one parking space per unit.

There are multiple high-speed elevators in Golf Vista, DAMAC Hills (Akoya by DAMAC).

DAMAC Hills receives district cooling services from Empower. Residents can choose from chiller-free options as well. Security staff ensures the security of the Golf Vista complex 24 hours a day. Maintenance staff is available for round-the-clock maintenance services. Electricity and water services are provided by DEWA.

There is a large barbecue area on the ground floor of the complex, which is perfect for hosting BBQ events and parties.

There are adequate fitness facilities in the complex. You will find a steam and sauna room and an equipped shared gym in Golf Vista, located on the ground floor. There are separate temperature-controlled swimming pools for adults and children.

There is a large children’s play area on the ground floor of the complex. Residents can enjoy the golf views from their balconies and windows. DAMAC Hills is abundant in green spaces and is popular for being one of the greenest communities in Dubai.

There is a bus shuttle service that takes the residents to the Mall of the Emirates. The complex is close to parks, tennis courts, jogging tracks and the popular Trump International Golf Club. Residents of Golf Vista receive discounts on subscriptions to the Trump Golf Club and DAMAC Maison hotels.

Golf Vista, Dubai provides 24 hours guest and concierge services. Intercom facility is available so that residents can contact the help desk with ease.

Golf Vista is a pet-friendly complex. The golf community is perfect for taking your pets outside.

These are the measures taken to ensure the safety of residents:

• There is security access control for common areas in the complex.
• Fire extinguishers are integrated in the apartments as well as the overall complex

Apartments in Golf Vista, Dubai include studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. All apartments have ceramic tiled flooring. Intercom facilities have been integrated into the units for reaching the help desk.

The floor area of studio apartments in Golf Vista ranges between 320 sq. ft. and 666 sq. ft. They come with a living and sleeping area, closed kitchen and a bathroom. The bathroom is adjacent to the kitchen in the foyer. There is ample space in the kitchen for a washing machine as well.

1-bedroom apartments in Golf Vista cover a floor area ranging between 731 sq. ft. and 949 sq. ft. They include an expansive living and dining area, open kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 attached bathroom and a powder room. The bathroom is in the master bedroom.

Covered area of 2-bedroom apartments in Golf Vista ranges from 1,085 sq. ft. to 1,917 sq. ft. They come with a large living and dining area, open kitchen and two bedrooms attached with a bathroom. Some configurations also consist of a powder room and a maid’s room.

3-bedroom apartments cover a floor area between 1,985 sq. ft. and 2,209 sq. ft. They come with a spacious living room, open kitchen, three bedrooms with attached bathrooms, a maid’s room and powder room. In some configurations, there may be two bedrooms attached with a bathroom and one powder room.

These service charges for Golf Vista* have been provided by the Dubai Land Department.

There are many kinds of property service charges in Dubai. You should know of them before you rent or buy property in the emirate. A guide is available on Bayut for better understanding.

*These service charges are subject to changes.

The quickest form of transportation near Golf Vista, DAMAC Hills (Akoya by DAMAC) includes bus stops. Metro stations and tram stops are a little far from the residence. Residents of DAMAC Hills should have their own conveyance for transporting in and out of the community. They can also choose to rely on ride-sharing apps for booking cabs such as Uber.

 You will find numerous bus stations near Golf Vista in the community. Golf Vista A Bus Stop is located opposite the Golf Vista complex. Carrefour Bus Stop and Golf Promenade 5 A Bus Stop are 4 minutes away. Jebel Ali School Bus Stop and Trinity Bus Stop lie at a distance of 6 minutes.

Metro stations near Golf Vista are more than 15 minutes away by car. The nearest metro stations are Mall of the Emirates Metro Station, Ibn Battuta Metro Station and First Abu Dhabi Bank Metro Station. All three of them are located at a 19-minute drive from Golf Vista.

Residents can find a few food trucks in the community. Restaurants are available in the neighbouring areas.

Restaurants near Golf Vista include:

• Big Misteaks – Loreto 1, Al Hebiah Third
• Bob’s Fish & Chips – Near Loreto 2
• Lucky’s Pizza – Near Loreto 2
• Abatjour Bistro – Mudon Community Centre
• Tuk Tuk – The Sustainable City, Arabian Ranches

Big Misteaks, Bob’s Fish & Chips and Lucky’s Pizza are 3 minutes away in the community. They all offer fast food items. Bob’s Fish & Chips and Lucky’s Pizza are food trucks. Bob’s Fish & Chips also offers British food and seafood.

Abatjour Bistro is 10 minutes away and offers Mediterranean and Lebanese food as well as breakfast and shisha. Tuk Tuk is a Thai restaurant at a 13-minute drive.

Cafes near Golf Vista include:

• Bakericious – Loreto 1, Al Hebiah Third
• Starbucks – Mudon Community Centre
• Fifth Circle Restaurant & Café – Remraam Community Centre
• Caporilli’s – Studio City Building
• Café Bateel – The Ranches Souk, Arabian Ranches

Bakericious is a bakery offering various types of desserts and snacks, reachable within 5 minutes. Rest of the cafes are located more than 10 minutes away.

Most of the fine dining restaurants are located more than 10 minutes away by car. The closest options include:

• Big Easy Bar & Grill – The Els Club, Dubai Sports City
• Prego’s – Media Rotana, Barsha Heights
• Toshi – Grand Millennium Dubai, Barsha Heights

Big Easy Bar & Grill is the nearest fine dining restaurant at a distance of 14 minutes. It is known for its steak. You can enjoy grilled food reflecting the spirit of Ernie Els and of Western Cape in South Africa.

Prego’s and Toshi are reachable within 20 minutes. Prego’s is an Italian restaurant while Toshi offers a menu covering a number of different cuisines, including Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Indonesian and Malaysian. Toshi is also popular for being one of the top Indonesian restaurants in Dubai.

There is no shortage of nightlife options in the emirate. Some of the closest nightlife options near Golf Vista include:

• Stoke House – Trump International Golf Club
• The Irish Village – Dubai Studio City
• Kickers Sports Bar – Sports Village, Dubai Sports City
• Dubai Polo Bar – Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club
• Birdies Sports Lounge – Arabian Ranches Golf Club

All of these nightlife options are reachable within 13 minutes, except Birdies Sports Lounge, which is 18 minutes away.

There are few supermarkets near Golf Vista from where you can shop for your essential groceries.

• Carrefour Market – DAMAC Akoya Community Centre
• Géant Express – Mudon Community Centre
• ZOOM – Arabian Ranches
• Choithrams – Layan Community

Carrefour Market is the only supermarket in DAMAC Hills. It is 4 minutes away from Golf Vista. Carrefour SA is a renowned French group operating Carrefour Markets all over the world. These supermarkets are one of the best supermarkets in Dubai and consist of all essential items including grocery, frozen food, household and toiletries, electronic items and stationery.

Géant Express is located 10 minutes away in the neighbouring Mudon community. Géant is also a French hypermarket chain similar to the Carrefour group. Here you can purchase fruits and vegetables, groceries, fresh food, baby goods and toiletries such as detergents, soaps etc.

ZOOM is located at a 10-minute drive in the nearby Arabian Ranches. Here you can get fresh food, quick snacks, organic food, frozen food, confectionary items, ice-cream and dairy and meat items.

Choithrams Supermarket is 14 minutes away in the community of Layan. It boasts of a variety of items such as fresh food, frozen food, beverages, household cleaning items, baby products, cosmetic items, kiosk items, home décor furniture and accessories and even pet food.

• Golf Panorama B – residential building
• Loreto 1 B – residential building
• Golf Promenade 4 – multi-building complex
• Golf Veduta – hotel apartments complex
• Golf Terrace A – hotel apartment building

You can find Golf Panorama B within walking distance from Golf Vista. Loreto 1 B is 3 minutes away from the building. Golf Promenade 4, Golf Veduta and Golf Terrace A can be reached in 5 minutes.

For some quality leisure time, residents can drive to nearby landmarks located outside the community of DAMAC Hills (Akoya by DAMAC.

Landmarks near Golf Vista include:

• Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club
• Selfie Kingdom
• Dubai Autodrome
• Dubai Miracle Garden
• Ibn Battuta Mall

Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club is 11 minutes away in Arabian Ranches. A riding academy here provides horse-riding lessons. The club also features two international-sized polo fields and food and beverage outlets.

The Selfie Kingdom and Dubai Autodrome are located in Motor City, reachable within a 15-minute drive. The Selfie Kingdom is a selfie museum featuring 15 pop-up rooms with different themes. Dubai Autodrome is a famous motorsports facility consisting of an FIA-sanctioned 5.39km circuit, a racing school, the Motorsport Business Park and other recreational facilities.

Dubai Miracle Garden is located 16 minutes away in Al Barsha South. It is the world’s largest flower garden featuring 2D and 3D floral designs. There are more than 50 million flowers here and they are available in more than 120 varieties.

Ibn Battuta Mall is located in Jebel Ali at a 19-minute drive. A project of Nakheel, this huge mall is one of the largest themed malls in the world. Each of the six zones in the mall reflects the culture and architecture of that region. Besides 500 shopping stores, the mall also consists of numerous dining outlets and entertainment options such as bowling, a gaming arcade and Novo Cinemas.

Golf Vista is a luxury complex in DAMAC Hills where you can enjoy a tranquil lifestyle and aesthetic golf views. Offering amenities such as a gym, children’s play area, shuttle bus service, the complex fulfils all the basic needs. On a short drive, you can find supermarkets, eateries, landmarks and golf courses.

However, one of the cons of living in DAMAC Hills is that the community offers limited transportation means. It is not connected to Dubai Metro and lies at a little farther distance from urban Dubai. Those considering moving here must have their own conveyance, as the nearest amenities are located on a few minutes drive.