Damac Hills 2

Damac Hills 2 (formerly Akoya Oxygen) is a large-scale residential development by Damac Properties in the Akoya district, southeast Dubai. It targets families and investors seeking affordable freehold property in a low-density, green-focused environment.

Location & connectivity

The community sits off Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street (D54) and Al Qudra Road (D63), roughly 35–40 minutes from Downtown Dubai without traffic. There is no metro access; residents rely entirely on private vehicles or ride-hailing services. Expo Road and Al Ain Road provide alternative routing toward the broader city.

Property mix

The development is predominantly townhouses and villas across multiple themed clusters, with a small number of apartment buildings.

• •Villas: Centaury, Clover, Camelia, Cassia, Currant, Canna
• •Townhouses: Mimosa, Marigold, Vardon, Pelham, Mudon Views-adjacent clusters
• •Apartments: Wave, Cloud, Sky (low-to-mid rise buildings near the leisure hub)

Schools

No schools are currently operating inside Damac Hills 2. Nearby options include:

• •Fairgreen International School (Sustainable City) — approx. 15-min drive, IB curriculum
• •GEMS Metropole School (Motor City) — approx. 20-min drive, UK curriculum
• •Ranches Primary School (Arabian Ranches) — approx. 20-min drive, UK curriculum

Healthcare

No hospitals are located within the community. Nearest facilities include:

• •Aster Clinic, Mudon — approx. 15-min drive
• •Mediclinic Parkview Hospital (Umm Suqeim) — approx. 25-min drive
• •Saudi German Hospital (Al Barsha) — approx. 30-min drive

Shopping & dining

The community's own retail strip (The Leisure Town hub) covers daily essentials with a small supermarket and casual F&B outlets. For a full shopping run, residents typically head to My City Centre Damac Hills (approx. 10-min drive) or Mall of the Emirates (approx. 30-min drive). Dining options inside the community are limited; most residents rely on delivery apps for variety.

Parks & leisure

The centrepiece is Malibu Beach, a wave pool and water park open to residents within the community. There are cycling tracks, a skate park, tennis courts, and landscaped open spaces throughout the development. A Trump-branded golf course (Damac Hills, the adjacent community) is a short drive away.

Nearby areas

• •Damac Hills (Akoya Drive)
• •The Sustainable City
• •Mudon
• •Arabian Ranches 3
• •Dubai Studio City

Things to consider

Damac Hills 2 is one of the furthest major residential communities from central Dubai, and the commute can exceed 45–50 minutes at peak hours with no metro alternative. The community is still maturing — some clusters are under construction or in early handover phases, so buyers should verify completion timelines before committing.