- 4 Bedroom Townhouse — Single Row, DAMAC Properties, DAMAC Lagoons, Dubai, UAE
- 2,273 sqft (211.2 sqm) | 2 Parking | Semi-Furnished | Lagoon and Community View | Ground + 2 Storeys
- Asking: AED 3,150,000 — 3.1% below OP+DLD below original cost AED 3,125,000; AED 250,000 below current market AED 3,400,000
- Payment: 60% paid (AED 1,950,000); buyer assumes 40% (AED 1,300,000) at Q3-Q4 2026
- Handover: Q3-Q4 2026 | DAMAC Lagoons Malta — Mediterranean island-themed lagoon village with crystal lagoon, fishing pier and snorkelling trails
What is this DAMAC Lagoons Malta 1 4BR deal in DAMAC Lagoons?
This is a verified motivated-seller distress listing at DAMAC Lagoons Malta 1 by DAMAC Properties in DAMAC Lagoons. The seller is exiting at 3.1% below OP+DLD below the original purchase price of AED 3,125,000, transferring a 2,273 sqft 4BR at AED 3,150,000 (AED 1,386/sqft) against a current DAMAC Lagoons secondary market of approximately AED 1,496/sqft — placing AED 250,000 in immediate unrealised equity in the buyer's hands. DAMAC Lagoons recorded 5,800 DLD transactions in 2025, up 42% year-on-year, providing the buyer liquidity depth for any future exit. Dubai's total 2025 residential transaction volume reached 205,100 sales worth AED 539.9 billion, up 18.3% year-on-year (DLD / Knight Frank), confirming the structural strength of the market within which this distress opportunity sits.
The unit occupies Ground + 2 Storeys at DAMAC Lagoons Malta 1, delivering Lagoon and Community View. With 60% of the original price already paid by the seller (AED 1,950,000), the buyer assumes only the remaining 40% (AED 1,300,000) at Q3-Q4 2026 handover — giving the buyer 9-12 months of cashflow planning runway between transfer and final payment. Semi-Furnished delivery allows the buyer to customise the unit at their own discretion while benefiting from the seller discount.
The seller is exiting at 3.1% below OP+DLD below cost due to a genuine personal liquidity requirement — not a concern about the market, the developer or the project. Having committed AED 1,950,000 (60%) to DAMAC Properties, the seller crystallises a cash loss of AED 100,000 rather than waiting through the remaining obligations. The buyer captures the full gap between this distress price and the current secondary market: AED 250,000 on AED 3,150,000 invested — a 7.9% immediate paper return — plus entry at AED 1,386/sqft against new off-plan launches in DAMAC Lagoons pricing at AED 1,450/sqft or above.
DAMAC Lagoons Malta 1 DAMAC Lagoons — Property Specifications
- Project: DAMAC Lagoons Malta 1
- Developer: DAMAC Properties
- Community: DAMAC Lagoons, Dubai
- Unit Type: 4 Bedroom Townhouse — Single Row
- BUA: 2,273 sqft (211.2 sqm)
- Bathrooms: 3
- Parking: 2 Covered Spaces
- Floor: Ground + 2 Storeys
- View: Lagoon and Community View
- Furnishing: Semi-Furnished
- Handover: Q3-Q4 2026
- Ownership: Freehold — Open to All Nationalities
- Listing Reference: DAMAC-LAGOONS-MALTA-4BR-TH-DISTRESS-001
Payment Plan Breakdown — What the Buyer Takes Over
- 60% Paid by Seller: AED 1,950,000 — across installments to DAMAC Properties
- Buyer Transfer Payment to Seller (at MOU): AED 1,850,000
- DLD Fee (4%): AED 126,000 — buyer pays directly to DLD
- Developer NOC & Transfer Fee: approx. AED 5,000–6,500
- 40% Final on Handover (Q3-Q4 2026): AED 1,300,000 — buyer pays DAMAC Properties
- TOTAL ALL-IN: AED 3,281,500 (price+DLD+NOC). Handover balance AED 1,300,000 due Q3-Q4 2026. Zero agent fee.
DAMAC Properties-approved novation: seller NOC confirming no arrears; MOU with 10% escrow AED 315,000; DAMAC Properties, seller and buyer sign novation SPA; buyer pays DLD 4% AED 126,000; buyer assumes 40% (AED 1,300,000) at Q3-Q4 2026 handover. DistressPropertyFinder.com manages all steps.
Pricing Analysis — Why This is a Deal in 2026
- Original Purchase Price: AED 3,125,000
- DLD Fee (4% of Asking): AED 126,000
- Total Seller Cost (OP + DLD): AED 3,251,000
- Asking Price: AED 3,150,000
- Seller Loss vs OP: AED 100,000 (3.1% below OP+DLD)
- DAMAC Lagoons Current Market Value: AED 3,400,000
- Day-One Buyer Equity: AED 250,000 (7.9%)
- This Listing — AED per Sqft: AED 1,386/sqft
- DAMAC Lagoons Resale Market — AED per Sqft: AED 1,496/sqft
- New Off-Plan Launches in DAMAC Lagoons: AED 1,450/sqft
- Estimated Gross Rental Yield: 4.7%–6.0% p.a.
- Estimated Annual Rent (Mid): AED 162,000/yr
- Estimated Annual Service Charge: AED 34,095/yr
- Total All-In Cost (Price + DLD): AED 3,276,000
- Agent Fee for Buyer: Zero
At AED 1,386/sqft, this unit sits AED 110/sqft (7.4%) below the current DAMAC Lagoons secondary market average of AED 1,496/sqft, and AED 64/sqft below comparable new off-plan launches — meaning any buyer entering through a developer channel today pays materially more for a comparable DAMAC Lagoons address. At the mid-range annual rent estimate of AED 162,000, gross yield is 5.1%, delivering AED 127,905/yr net of service charges before any capital appreciation is counted.
DAMAC Lagoons Location — Why This Community Matters
DAMAC Lagoons Malta is the Mediterranean island-themed village within the 45M sqft DAMAC Lagoons master-development. Malta features Malta-inspired architecture, a crystal lagoon, inflatable water slides, snorkelling trails and a fishing pier. Single-row 4BR townhouse = neighbours only on one side — premium configuration. Plot 1,550 sqft + BUA 2,273 sqft. OP+DLD AED 3.25M, SP AED 3.15M = AED 100,000 below OP+DLD. DAMAC Lagoons +42% transactions 2025. Comparable Malta 4BR market: AED 3.2M-3.6M.
Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311). DAMAC Hills 1 adjacent. Expo City 20 min. Dubai Marina 25 min. Global Village 15 min.
4BR Malta single-row townhouses: AED 145,000-185,000/yr. At AED 3,150,000, mid AED 160,000/yr = 5.1% gross. Villa community premium.
DAMAC Lagoons Malta 4BR single-row: SP AED 3.15M = AED 100,000 (3.1%) below OP+DLD. Market AED 3.2-3.6M = AED 50-450K buyer equity. DAMAC Lagoons +42% 2025. Single-row = scarcity premium vs back-to-back.
DAMAC Lagoons Distances & Connectivity
- DAMAC Hills 1: 5 km — Established Community
- Mall of the Emirates: 18 km — Shopping
- Dubai Marina: 25 km — Marina
- JBR Beach: 27 km — Beach
- Dubai International Airport: 35 km — Airport
- Burj Khalifa: 25 km — Landmark
- Global Village: 15 km — Entertainment
- Expo City Dubai: 20 km — Innovation Hub
DAMAC Lagoons Malta 1 — Building & Amenities
- Malta Village Crystal Lagoon and Beach Pool
- Malta-Inspired Architecture — Mediterranean Island Theme
- Inflatable Water Slides and Snorkelling Trails
- Fishing Pier within Village
- Outdoor Cinema
- Fitness Centre
- 24-Hour Security
- 2 Covered Parking Spaces
- Single Row — Neighbours on One Side Only
- Kids Play Area
- BBQ Zone
- Cycling and Running Tracks
Who Should Buy This DAMAC Lagoons Malta 1 4BR in DAMAC Lagoons?
- The Below-Market Capital Investor: Entry at AED 1,386/sqft versus market AED 1,496/sqft and new off-plan AED 1,450/sqft gives AED 250,000 (7.9%) day-one unrealised equity. DAMAC Properties construction milestones de-risk the Q3-Q4 2026 handover. Gross yield 5.1% at mid-range rent AED 162,000/yr outperforms comparable European prime residential at 2-4%.
- The End-User Buyer: Typical 4BR rents in DAMAC Lagoons are AED 148,000–AED 188,000/yr. At AED 3,276,000 all-in (DLD included, zero agent fee), ownership starts making financial sense within 18-24 months versus continued renting. Semi-Furnished specification means a modest fit-out is needed but the discount covers it. Lagoon and Community View and Ground + 2 Storeys add durable lifestyle value beyond pure return metrics.
- The Portfolio Diversifier: You hold Dubai real estate and want below-replacement-cost exposure in DAMAC Lagoons to broaden your income base. DAMAC Properties's institutional brand ensures strong exit liquidity. The AED 250,000 built-in equity provides a margin of safety against any short-term softening, while DAMAC Lagoons's 42% transaction growth in 2025 confirms the liquidity depth for a future exit at any timeline.
How to Acquire This DAMAC Lagoons Malta 1 Unit — Step by Step
- Express Interest (Day 0): Contact DistressPropertyFinder.com quoting DAMAC-LAGOONS-MALTA-4BR-TH-DISTRESS-001. Receive full SPA, payment receipts (AED 1,950,000 confirmed), floor plan and title extract within 24 hours.
- Documentation Review (Day 1–3): Review SPA, DLD certificate, all installment receipts. Independent UAE conveyancer review recommended.
- Sign MOU — Form F (Day 3–7): Execute MOU. 10% deposit AED 315,000 in DLD-registered escrow.
- Obtain DAMAC Properties NOC (Day 7–17): DistressPropertyFinder.com submits to DAMAC Properties. NOC: 5–10 business days. Developer fee approx. AED 5,000–6,500.
- Execute SPA (Day 15–20): DAMAC Properties, seller and buyer sign novation SPA. Buyer registered as new purchaser for 40% at Q3-Q4 2026.
- DLD Registration (Day 17–22): Buyer pays DLD fee AED 126,000 (4%) directly to DLD. Title deed: 1–3 business days.
- Final Payment to Seller (Day 17–22): Buyer pays seller AED 1,850,000. MOU deposit credited against this amount.
- Hold to Q3-Q4 2026 Handover: Buyer prepares AED 1,300,000 for Q3-Q4 2026 handover and monitors DAMAC Properties updates. DistressPropertyFinder.com manages the full process end to end.
Golden Visa eligibility, rental and yield figures, handover timing and transport connectivity described above reflect source information published as at 17 August 2026 and can change. Confirm current status before relying on them.