Ibiza at DAMAC Lagoons by DAMAC Snagging Inspection

Yes, snagging is free for clients who bought their Ibiza at DAMAC Lagoons residence through me: the inspection is arranged and covered as part of the service, and the report is prepared for submission to DAMAC Properties. Buyers who purchased elsewhere can still have an independent inspection arranged at the market rates shown in the cost section above.

Close to handover, once DAMAC issues the completion notice for the townhouse. The DLD project register read 78.88% at the 30 September 2026 inspection and handover is expected in Q2 2027, so the inspection window opens as notices go out ahead of that quarter. The usual order is the completion notice, the 20% completion payment with any balance due under the SPA, DEWA and service-charge set-up, then the inspection and the keys. Buyers should confirm the handover timetable with DAMAC in writing; timing strategy is covered in the when to book snagging guide.

The whole home across every level: finishes and joinery, doors, windows and sliding doors, kitchens and bathrooms, plumbing, electrical points and the distribution board, air conditioning on each floor, and the DEWA connection. Outside the walls it takes in the roof terrace, balconies, facade, garden, boundary walls and driveway. DAMAC's floor plans set the 4 bedroom townhouse over two levels and the 5 bedroom over three, so staircases, handrails and water pressure on the upper floors are checked as well.

The roof and upper terraces are checked for waterproofing, falls toward the drains and the condition of parapets and copings. Balconies are checked for drainage, balustrade fixings and the sealing of planter boxes where fitted. On the facade, the render and the stone-clad sections are checked for cracks, open joints and sealant gaps, together with the seals and operation of windows and full-height sliding doors.

Yes. Walls shared with the neighbouring townhouse are checked for cracks, sound transfer and fire stopping where it is visible. The private garden and the front and rear terraces are checked for levels, paving and drainage away from the house, and the boundary walls, gates, driveway and parking area are inspected during the same visit.

No. The Tapas Lounge, the Boho courtyard, the lawns DAMAC describes for foam parties, Sunset Beach, and the treehouse playground, outdoor cinema and cycle paths shown in DAMAC's renderings are common parts of the community, not part of an individual townhouse. A buyer's inspection covers the home and its own plot; defects in shared areas are generally a matter for the developer and community management rather than the individual snag list.

Free if you bought through me. Otherwise, fees vary by firm, inspection depth and home size. Applying the common per square foot range of AED 0.50 to 1.50 ≈ USD 0.14 to 0.41, a 4 bedroom townhouse of 2,273 sq ft works out at about AED 1,100 to 3,400 ≈ USD 300 to 930, and a 5 bedroom townhouse of 3,377 sq ft at about AED 1,700 to 5,100 ≈ USD 460 to 1,400. Confirm whether VAT and a reinspection are included; the value case is set out in how snagging saves you money.

Dubai practice provides a developer rectification period for finishing and installation defects after handover and a longer warranty on major structural elements. The exact periods for an Ibiza at DAMAC Lagoons townhouse, and the date each one starts, are set by the SPA and DAMAC's handover documents, so they are worth reading before the handover appointment. A dated, photographed snagging report strengthens any request for correction within those windows; the wider picture is in the defect liability period and structural warranty guide.

Yes. The inspection takes place at the townhouse and does not need the buyer on site, and the photographed report is shared digitally so every defect can be reviewed from abroad. Whether DAMAC accepts a representative at the handover appointment, and what written authorisation it asks for, is for DAMAC to confirm with the buyer.

The report stays the reference point. Each listed defect is raised with DAMAC for rectification, and an optional reinspection checks every item against the original photographs before the townhouse is accepted. Anything still open remains on record, and issues that surface after acceptance are raised within the rectification period set by the SPA. Build status up to handover can be followed on the Ibiza at DAMAC Lagoons construction updates page.