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DAMAC Properties
Luxury branded residences and large-scale master communities.
The story
Founded by Hussain Sajwani in 2002, DAMAC Properties became one of the most visible private developers during Dubai’s freehold expansion. The company began with high-rise residential developments in areas such as Dubai Marina and Business Bay, then expanded into hospitality-linked properties, golf communities, large villa destinations, and globally branded residences. Its development strategy often combines dramatic architecture, extensive lifestyle amenities, strong international marketing, and structured payment plans.
DAMAC Hills, DAMAC Hills 2, DAMAC Lagoons, and DAMAC Islands demonstrate the company’s evolution from individual towers into large master-planned communities. The branded portfolio has included collaborations associated with names such as Cavalli, de GRISOGONO, Paramount, Versace, Bugatti, and other international lifestyle brands. DAMAC now serves a broad spectrum ranging from compact investor apartments to villas, mansions, hotel residences, and ultra-luxury penthouses.
Key achievements
DAMAC helped establish branded real estate as a major Dubai property category. It has delivered residential, hospitality, and master-community projects in the UAE and expanded internationally, including the United Kingdom and other markets. Its scale, global sales network, branded partnerships, and ability to launch large communities are central to its market position.
Selected projects
DAMAC Hills
Golf community with apartments, villas, townhouses, hospitality, and Trump International Golf Club Dubai.
DAMAC Hills 2
Large villa and townhouse community originally launched as AKOYA Oxygen.
DAMAC Lagoons
Mediterranean-inspired villa and townhouse clusters organised around lagoons and leisure amenities.
DAMAC Islands
Island-inspired villa and townhouse master community.
AYKON City
Multi-tower urban development near Sheikh Zayed Road and Business Bay.
Cavalli Tower
Luxury branded residential tower in Dubai Marina.
DAMAC Bay by Cavalli
Waterfront branded residences in Dubai Harbour.
Safa One and Safa Two
High-rise branded residences close to Safa Park.
Canal Heights
de GRISOGONO-branded residences in Business Bay.
DAMAC Towers by Paramount
Hotel and residential complex in Business Bay.
Chelsea Residences
Football-branded waterfront project in Dubai Maritime City.
DAMAC Tower Nine Elms
International residential development in London.