Abu Dhabi residents buy in Dubai for rental yield and weekend living, with DAMAC's Downtown and Beachfront addresses the most requested. Dubai is around 90 minutes by road away, with off-plan launches and ready-to-move DAMAC residences and 24-hour advisory callbacks.
Starting from approximately AED 1.25M.
No obligation. Our team calls you back within 24 hours.
Share your details, our team will contact you back within 24 hours with brochures, payment plans and personalised recommendations.
No personal income tax on rental income or capital gains in the UAE.
10-year renewable residency for property investors from AED 2M.
Some of the highest rental yields among global gateway cities.
Ranked among the world's safest cities, with an AA-rated economy.
Abu Dhabi residents buy in Dubai for rental yield and weekend living, with DAMAC's Downtown and Beachfront addresses the most requested. Dubai is around 90 minutes by road from Abu Dhabi, and the whole purchase can be completed without travelling.
We send live availability, floor plans and the payment plan for each DAMAC project that fits your budget in AED, so you compare before anything is reserved.
Units are held on a booking form and signed digitally. No trip to Dubai is required, which matters when the flight is around 90 minutes by road.
A bank transfer from Abu Dhabi covers the 10% booking amount plus the 4% Dubai Land Department registration fee.
The balance follows construction milestones on the DAMAC payment plan. At completion we arrange snagging, handover and, if you want it, letting.
Yes. DAMAC communities are freehold, which means buyers based in Abu Dhabi can own the property outright in their own name with no residency requirement and no local sponsor. The purchase is registered with the Dubai Land Department and the title deed is issued in the buyer's name.
Entry level DAMAC homes start from roughly AED 1.25M. On an off-plan launch the first payment is usually 10% of the price plus the 4% Dubai Land Department fee, so a buyer in Abu Dhabi typically transfers around 14% up front and pays the balance on the construction milestones.
No. Buyers from Abu Dhabi regularly reserve remotely: units are held on a booking form, documents are signed digitally and funds are remitted by bank transfer. Dubai is around 90 minutes by road from Abu Dhabi, so most buyers visit later for handover or snagging rather than to sign.
Investors focused on yield tend to choose apartments in Dubai Harbour, Dubai Harbour and Downtown Dubai. Families buying a second home lean towards villas and townhouses in DAMAC Hills, DAMAC Riverside and DAMAC Hills 2, which is next to Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City.
A property investment of AED 2M or more qualifies for the 10-year renewable UAE Golden Visa, and it can be met with off-plan units as well as completed homes. Buyers in Abu Dhabi often combine two smaller units to reach the threshold.
Dubai charges no annual property tax and no tax on rental income. There is a one-off 4% transfer fee at registration. UAE-based buyers should still check reporting obligations on overseas assets and rental income at home, which is covered in our United Arab Emirates buyer guide.
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View Project DetailsAlongside our latest off-plan launches, we have a curated selection of completed, handover-ready DAMAC residences across Downtown, DAMAC Hills, Dubai Harbour and more, perfect for buyers who want to move in or start earning rental income straight away.
No personal income tax on rental income or capital gains in the UAE.
10-year renewable residency for property investors from AED 2M.
Some of the highest rental yields among global gateway cities.
Ranked among the world's safest cities, with an AA-rated economy.
8 hours from two-thirds of the world's population.
100% freehold rights for international buyers in DAMAC communities.
From Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina to DAMAC Hills, Dubai Harbour, Maritime City, DAMAC Islands, DAMAC Riverside, DAMAC Lagoons and DAMAC Hills 2, every address is designed for lifestyle, connectivity and long-term value.
Pay 80% during construction, 20% on handover on select projects.
Reserve your unit with a 10% down payment.
Multiple projects handing over across the next 24 months.
Our advisors will send you the latest floor plans, price lists and payment plans across off-plan launches and ready-to-move homes, no obligation. Register your interest and we will contact you back within 24 hours.
