Property Overview
4-Bedroom Single-Row Townhouse — Violet 3, DAMAC Hills 2 | Below Original Price
This is a genuine below-OP deal on a 4-bedroom single-row townhouse in Violet 3, one of the most established clusters in DAMAC Hills 2. The seller bought directly from DAMAC at AED 2,038,000 and, due to a change in personal circumstances, needs to exit before handover. The selling price is AED 1,900,000 — the seller is accepting a AED 138,000 loss for a clean exit.
Why this matters: you are not competing with other buyers for a developer allocation at the launch price. You are stepping into a contract where the seller has already absorbed the premium phase and is pricing below what they paid. The 48% already paid to DAMAC gives you significant equity headroom and a discounted entry into one of Dubai's fastest-growing family communities.
Single-row positioning puts this townhouse in the minority of Violet 3 units. Most townhouses in the cluster are back-to-back rows. A single-row unit means your back garden opens onto a landscaped community boundary or road — not another row of kitchens and laundry rooms. The privacy and light advantages are tangible, and single-row units consistently resell faster and higher than their back-to-back counterparts.
Key Deal Metrics
| Metric |
Value |
| Original Developer Price |
AED 2,038,000 |
| Selling Price |
AED 1,900,000 |
| Saving vs Original |
AED 138,000 (6.8%) |
| Already Paid to DAMAC |
48% (AED 978,240) |
| Remaining to DAMAC |
52% (AED 1,059,760) |
| Bedrooms |
4 + Maid's Room |
| Built-Up Area |
2,352 sqft |
| Plot Size |
1,215 sqft |
| Configuration |
Single Row |
| Handover |
June 2027 |
| Developer |
DAMAC Properties |
Why This Beats Buying from the Developer
If you walk into DAMAC's sales office today to buy a 4-bedroom townhouse in Violet 3 at the current phase price, you will likely pay more than AED 2,038,000 — developer pricing increases with each construction milestone. By purchasing this assignment, you lock in below the original phase-1 price from a seller who is prioritising speed over profit.
The seller has already navigated the 48% payment cycle — construction groundworks, structural completion, and early finishing stages are all paid for. You step in at the mid-point of the payment plan timeline, which means fewer remaining instalments and less cash-out before handover compared to starting fresh with a brand-new purchase.
Single-row advantage compounds the value: if this were a standard back-to-back unit at AED 1.9M, the discount would be modest. On a single-row unit — which commands its own premium within the cluster — the below-OP price is genuinely compelling. The next buyer after you will not care what you paid; they will value the unit based on its single-row position, and that premium will be reflected in your exit price.
DAMAC Hills 2 — The Community in 2026
DAMAC Hills 2 (formerly AKOYA Oxygen) has evolved from a budget-alternative launch into a genuine family destination. The community now supports a population approaching 25,000 across delivered clusters including Violet 1, Violet 2, Acenia, and several others. What was once a road-trip from central Dubai is now a 25-minute drive on improved highway infrastructure — and for families who want space, greenery, and a community where children can cycle on quiet streets, the distance is the point, not the drawback.
The community is designed around a central park with sports facilities — cricket pitch, football fields, basketball and tennis courts, cycling and jogging tracks. There is a skate park that keeps teenagers occupied, a dog park that is genuinely popular with residents, and zen gardens scattered throughout the clusters. The community retail centre is operational with a supermarket, pharmacy, and several F&B outlets that make daily life practical rather than theoretical.
Key connectivity (drive times):
- Dubai Outlet Mall — 12 minutes
- Global Village — 15 minutes
- Dubai Silicon Oasis — 22 minutes
- Dubai International Airport (DXB) — 28 minutes via Dubai-Al Ain Road (E66)
- Downtown Dubai — 30 minutes via Umm Suqeim Street
- Dubai Marina — 35 minutes
The primary highway access is via Dubai-Al Ain Road (E66) and Umm Suqeim Street — both are well-maintained arterial roads with consistent traffic flow outside of peak commuting hours. For families where one or both parents work remotely or commute off-peak, the location delivers significant value relative to what the same budget buys closer to the city centre (which, in 2026, is typically a 1-bedroom apartment).
Violet 3 — Cluster Profile
Violet 3 is part of the Violet townhouse cluster series — the third phase, following the completion and occupancy of Violet 1 and Violet 2. The cluster sits on the western side of DAMAC Hills 2, closer to the central park and community facilities than some of the earlier clusters. The townhouses follow a consistent DAMAC template: ground-plus-two construction with a private rear garden, covered parking for two vehicles, and a maid's room on the ground floor.
Being the third phase of a proven template means Violet 3 benefits from incremental improvements DAMAC has made based on earlier cluster feedback — better kitchen layouts, more efficient AC ducting, and upgraded bathroom fittings compared to Violet 1. The landscaping plan for Violet 3 includes a cluster-level children's playground and shaded sitting areas that earlier phases added post-handover.
Investment Case
| Metric |
Estimate |
| Purchase Price |
AED 1,900,000 |
| Expected Post-Handover Rent |
AED 90,000 — 110,000/year |
| Gross Rental Yield |
4.7% — 5.8% |
| Service Charges (est. AED 4/sqft x 2,352) |
~AED 9,408/year |
| Net Rental Yield |
4.2% — 5.3% |
| Comparable Ready 4BR Townhouses (Violet 1/2) |
AED 2.0M — 2.3M |
| Projected Equity at Handover |
AED 100K — 400K |
The yields are moderate by Dubai standards — this is a capital appreciation play, not a yield-maximisation strategy. The investment thesis rests on three pillars: (1) buying below the developer's phase-one price, locking in immediate equity; (2) the single-row premium that will compound at resale; and (3) the broader maturation of DAMAC Hills 2 as infrastructure and amenities fill in through 2027-2029. Early Violet 1 buyers who purchased at phase-one pricing and held through to handover saw 15-25% appreciation. A below-OP entry into Violet 3 gives you a head start on that trajectory.
Payment Structure
| Component |
Amount |
Paid To |
| Already Paid (48%) |
AED 978,240 |
DAMAC (completed) |
| Seller Premium (negotiated) |
Part of AED 1.9M total |
Seller at assignment |
| Remaining 52% |
AED 1,059,760 |
DAMAC (milestone-linked to June 2027) |
The remaining 52% is spread across construction milestones under DAMAC's standard payment plan — you are not writing a single cheque. Each milestone triggers an instalment, with the final payment due at handover in June 2027. This staggered structure means your cash outlay between now and handover is predictable and manageable.
Seller's Position
The seller is genuine — they have instructed us to list at AED 1.9M, below their original purchase price, with the explicit goal of a clean, fast exit. They are not testing the market at an aspirational number. The motivation is a change in personal financial priorities, not dissatisfaction with the property or the community. The original SPA is available for verification. The DAMAC Oqood (interim registration) is current with no outstanding payments to the developer.
For a buyer who can demonstrate commitment — proof of funds and a 30-45 day closing capability — there is room to discuss the final premium structure. The seller's priority is certainty over maximising every dirham, which is exactly the dynamic that creates value for the buyer in an assignment transaction.
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.