Damac Hills 2 - Avencia

Avencia at Damac Hills 2 is a completed villa development by DAMAC, delivered in Q2 2022 within the master-planned Damac Hills 2 community in Dubai's southern suburban corridor. The project comprises semi-furnished two and three-bedroom homes set across a low-rise residential neighbourhood defined by landscaped open space, lakes and an unusually broad spread of communal leisure facilities.

# The community and its footprint

Damac Hills 2 spans 55 million square feet, making it one of the larger master-planned residential territories in the emirate. Avencia sits within this framework as a villa cluster rather than a high-rise scheme, which gives it a distinctly horizontal character at odds with much of Dubai's recent residential output. Streets are lined with garden-fronted homes rather than tower lobbies. The sense of density is low.

The broader community has been built around a series of interconnected green corridors, water features and parks, with the Damac Hills 2 Park reachable in roughly five minutes by car. It is a neighbourhood designed for families who spend time outdoors rather than those whose primary reference point is proximity to a city centre.

# Residences, layouts and finish

Avencia's homes were delivered as two and three-bedroom villas. Each unit includes a fully equipped kitchen and comes semi-furnished, which here means fitted wardrobes throughout. Private yard space is a standard feature, providing outdoor area at ground level that apartment living in Dubai rarely accommodates.

The specification sits within DAMAC's mid-to-upper residential band for the period, with ergonomic layouts and finishes calibrated for family occupancy rather than pure investment yield. Ample parking is included per unit.

No per-unit size data is publicly listed at this stage, and pricing is not currently available given the development's out-of-stock status.

# Amenities across the Damac Hills 2 estate

The communal offer extends well beyond a standard pool and gym arrangement.

# Water and outdoor leisure

Residents access a lazy river, splash pad, paddle boarding, fishing lake and a swimming pool within the community. A floating cinema and a rooftop garden add recreational variety that is uncommon even at this price tier in Dubai. The hedge maze and chess slate are minor but telling details: the landscape design assumes residents will actually use the outdoor space rather than pass through it.

# Food, nature and community programming

A farmer's market petting farm, lake cafe, waterside cafe and zen garden complete the communal picture. Sports Town covers more active requirements. The combination produces a self-contained environment that reduces the need for daily car journeys out of the community.

# Distances and daily logistics

Al Maktoum International Airport sits 32.6 kilometres away, a 26-minute drive under normal conditions, which matters for residents who travel frequently for business. Downtown Dubai is approximately 45 kilometres out, around 35 minutes. Shining Stars Nursery is 3.7 kilometres from the development, seven minutes by car, and the Damac Hills 2 Community Centre is under eight minutes away.

Ocean Beach is 33 kilometres distant. The location is suburban by any measure, and buyers should factor that into daily routine planning accordingly.

# Who Avencia suits in the current Dubai market

Damac Hills 2 as a whole attracts buyers prioritising space, amenity access and community infrastructure over the address prestige of Palm Jumeirah or Downtown. Avencia specifically appeals to families relocating from the UK or continental Europe who are accustomed to garden-fronted houses and find high-rise apartment living a poor fit for children.

The semi-furnished delivery and relatively low service charge band of 2 to 3.5 AED per square foot keep holding costs manageable for those treating it as a long-term family home rather than a short-term rental asset. With construction complete and handover behind it, buyers face none of the off-plan risk that characterises much of Dubai's current pipeline. That is a meaningful distinction in a market where delivery timelines remain variable across many developers.