Damac unveils tropical dream with Islands 2 launch

MUMBAI: Dubai is getting a taste of paradise with Damac Properties’ latest splash, Damac Islands 2, a master community inspired by the world’s most scenic islands. Following the record-breaking success of Damac Islands 1, this new project promises a tropical escape right in the heart of the city.

Damac Islands 2 draws inspiration from eight dream destinations, Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Cuba, Maui, Mauritius, and Tahiti. The community blends lush landscapes, crystal lagoons, and wellness-focused design to create a luxury retreat where calm and sophistication meet.

Damac Properties managing director Amira Sajwani said, “DAMAC Islands 2 captures the energy of the tropics and the ambition of Dubai. It is more than a place to live; it is an invitation to experience paradise in the heart of our city.”

The launch event at the Coca-Cola Arena was star-studded, with Hindi cinema actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt gracing the occasion alongside Arab music sensation Majid Al Mohandis.

Residents will enjoy wellness pavilions, floating decks, open-air spas, and nature-inspired retreats, providing a rare sense of calm in Dubai’s fast-paced urban environment. The project’s horizontal design makes it stand out in a city dominated by vertical developments.

Property sales in Dubai are booming. In the first 290 days of 2025, sales reached AED 525.87 billion, surpassing 2024’s record-breaking figures. In Q3 alone, there were 59,228 transactions worth AED 170.7 billion. Damac Islands led villa and townhouse sales in H1 2025 with 4,185 transactions, while Damac Hills 2 recorded 1,942.

Damac Islands 2 offers a range of luxury homes: six-bedroom villas of around 583 square metres, five-bedroom twin villas of 324 square metres, five-bedroom townhouses of 293 and 263 square metres, and four-bedroom townhouses of 203 square metres. Prices start at AED 2.7 million.

Adding a playful twist, Damac has launched a global competition to find the ultimate islander. The winner will enjoy an all-expenses-paid trip and live as an employee on one of the eight islands.

Damac’s past launches have shown strong investor confidence, with price growth from launch at Damac Hills 1 townhouses up 86 per cent, Damac Hills 1 villas 72 per cent, Damac Hills 2 townhouses 60 per cent, and Damac Islands villas 29 per cent.

With Damac Islands 2, Dubai residents can now sip a virtual cocktail under swaying palms without ever leaving the city, proving that paradise can come with a postcode.