Damac Hills 2 - Hotel Edge by Rotana

Hotel Edge by Rotana at Damac Hills 2 is a completed, fully furnished hospitality residence developed by DAMAC, comprising 137 hotel apartments across a single building within the master-planned Damac Hills 2 community in Dubai. The project handed over in October 2022 and units are available for immediate purchase, priced from approximately AED 531,300 to AED 974,400.

# A single building inside a self-contained residential district

Damac Hills 2 sits in Dubai's southern corridor, roughly 40 kilometres from Downtown Dubai and 42 kilometres from Al Maktoum International Airport. The district operates as a largely self-sufficient suburban community, with its own commercial, recreational and educational facilities spread across a wide land parcel. Hotel Edge occupies a position within that environment as the community's hotel offering, which means it draws on a captive residential population as well as visitors arriving for the district's leisure facilities.

The building itself is a single structure. Its design follows a contemporary hotel aesthetic, with the interiors styled to a consistent three-star standard throughout. The scale, at 137 keys, keeps it compact relative to Dubai's mid-market hotel stock, which tends toward far larger room counts.

# Furnished studio and one-bedroom apartments sized for hotel operation

All 137 units are furnished and configured for hotel use, meaning none includes a kitchen. Studios range from approximately 346 sq ft to 475 sq ft. One-bedroom apartments run from around 481 sq ft to 788 sq ft, with the largest units sitting comfortably above the Dubai average for hotel suites in this category.

Each apartment carries a bathroom with either a walk-in shower or bathtub. In-room technology includes a 55-inch LED television, smart entertainment systems and IP phone. Standard inclusions cover complimentary Wi-Fi, minibar refrigerator, tea and coffee facilities, a work desk and a safety deposit box.

# Furnishing and specification

The furniture package follows a classic modern hotel brief: upholstered pieces in neutral tones, built-in storage and a finish standard consistent with the Rotana operating brand. Iron and ironing board are available on request. The absence of a kitchen is standard for this asset class and reflects the hotel-room ownership structure.

Service charges are set at AED 2.00–3.50 per sq ft annually.

# Recreational infrastructure that few suburban communities can match

The amenities list at Damac Hills 2 reads more like a resort than a dormitory suburb. Within the community, residents and guests have access to a wave pool, a lazy river, a surfing spot and two temperature-controlled outdoor swimming pools. The Bodylines Fitness and Wellness Club handles gym and wellness needs. For recreation with a different register, there is a paintball arcade, a floating cinema and a dedicated Sports Town complex with a jogging track.

The Urban Bar Deli provides an all-day dining option. A Zen Garden offers quieter outdoor space. Four meeting rooms with flexible configurations serve corporate travellers on shorter stays.

Water Town, the community's waterpark, sits 3.6 kilometres away, a six-minute drive. The Damac Hills 2 Community Centre is at the same distance, reachable in around seven minutes by car.

# Road connections and the surrounding catchment

The building's position inside Damac Hills 2 means its nearest neighbours are residential rather than commercial, which shapes the guest profile. Shining Stars Nursery is one kilometre away, confirming the family-oriented character of the catchment.

Downtown Dubai takes approximately 29 minutes by car. Al Maktoum International Airport, which is scheduled to become Dubai's primary aviation hub over the coming years, is a 32-minute drive. Ocean Beach sits 34 minutes away. The route structure through the southern Dubai road network also places the property within practical range of Dubai Sports City, Dubai Motor City and Dubai Silicon Oasis, each of which generates corporate and leisure travel demand that a community hotel is well positioned to absorb.

# The case for a hotel-room acquisition at this price point

For a buyer seeking a managed, fully operational asset without construction risk, Hotel Edge presents a straightforward proposition. The building completed in October 2022, Rotana is already operating it, and the entry price starts below AED 535,000 for a studio. That figure, in the context of Dubai's 2024–2025 residential market, represents a lower capital commitment than most comparable furnished apartments in established communities, with the addition of brand management and an existing occupancy base.

The buyer profile is likely to be an investor rather than an owner-occupier: someone comfortable with hotel-pool ownership structures, content to leave daily operations to the Rotana management team and focused on yield relative to purchase price. The absence of other hotels within the immediate community remains a structural advantage. Demand for short-stay accommodation at Damac Hills 2 has no direct local competitor, which supports the operating fundamentals in a way that a standalone urban hotel rarely enjoys.