Maldives 5 at DAMAC Islands: Townhouses and Villas from AED 2.34M
Maldives 5 is the fifth cluster in Damac Properties' Maldives sub-community, part of DAMAC Islands, a large master-planned development in Dubai. The project includes four and five-bedroom townhouses and six and seven-bedroom villas. Construction started in April 2025, with delivery targeted for December 2028.
DAMAC Islands takes its identity from a water and beach theme. The community name, the Maldives cluster branding, and the beach amenities signal that this is a resort-influenced residential development rather than a standard suburban plot community.
Location: Self-Contained but Away from the Centre
DAMAC Islands is a self-contained development with its own amenity infrastructure. Commutes from this location to Downtown Dubai or Business Bay are typically in the 30 to 40-minute range by car under normal conditions. The connection to the city's major road network makes the suburb manageable, but buyers working daily in central Dubai will need to account for that travel time.
For families prioritising private outdoor space, low density, and a resort-style environment over urban convenience, the location delivers. The rental pool this area attracts leans toward family occupiers seeking community living rather than singles or short-stay tenants who gravitate toward city-centre high-rises.
What the Project Offers
Maldives 5 covers both the townhouse and villa categories. Townhouses come in two sizes: four bedrooms at 2,208 sq ft and five bedrooms at 3,178 sq ft. Villas step up substantially, with a six-bedroom layout at 4,440 sq ft and a seven-bedroom option at 17,079 sq ft.
The four-bedroom townhouse is the entry point. It suits buyers who want the community's beach-access lifestyle without committing to a villa's scale. The five-bedroom townhouse, at 3,178 sq ft, adds significant space and works for larger families who need an extra bedroom before moving up to a standalone villa.
The six-bedroom villa at 4,440 sq ft offers a practical balance of size and footprint. The seven-bedroom unit at 17,079 sq ft is in a different bracket entirely, suited to buyers wanting a compound-style home with substantial outdoor area within a gated community.
Entry Pricing: AED 2.34M
AED 2,341,000 is the published starting price, corresponding to the four-bedroom townhouse. At roughly AED 1,060 per sq ft, that reflects the beach-access and island-theme positioning within the DAMAC Islands master community.
Amenities
| Category | Amenities |
|---|---|
| Water & Beach | Beach Access, Infinity Pool |
| Fitness | Gymnasium |
| Outdoor & Family | Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area |
| Dining | Dining in Building |
Beach access is the headline feature. It is not common in Dubai's mainland master communities, and pairing it with an infinity pool creates a leisure offering that stands apart from typical suburban townhouse clusters. The landscaped gardens and children's play area are practical additions for family living.
The on-site dining option reduces the need to drive for meals, which is a meaningful convenience given the development's distance from the city's main dining areas.
Timeline: 2028 Handover
Construction started in April 2025. The expected completion date is December 2028, roughly three and a half years from the build start. An off-plan buyer entering now is committing capital for that period before the property is available to occupy or lease.
The confirmed construction start is a meaningful data point. It confirms the project has moved past the launch phase and that work is underway on site.
Payment Plan: Getting In at 20%
| Stage | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 20% |
| During construction | 55% |
| At handover | 25% |
The 20% down payment matches the standard off-plan entry level in Dubai. The 55% paid during construction spreads across the roughly 3.5-year build period. The remaining 25% falls due at handover in December 2028. There is no post-handover plan; all payments complete by the delivery date.