Marbella at DAMAC Lagoons by DAMAC Snagging Inspection

Yes, snagging is free for clients who bought their Marbella at DAMAC Lagoons residence through me: the inspection is arranged and covered as part of the service, and the report is prepared ready 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.

In the gap between your completion notice and accepting the keys. Marbella read 87.32% on the DLD project register at the 30 September 2026 inspection, and handover is expected in Q4 2026. The usual sequence is the completion notice, the 20% completion payment or the balance your SPA sets, DEWA and service-charge set-up, the inspection, and then the keys. DAMAC sets the appointment dates, so the timetable is worth confirming with DAMAC in writing once your notice arrives. Timing strategy is covered in the when to book snagging guide.

Every floor and every outdoor space of the home. On the 4 bedroom townhouse that means the ground and first floors; the 5 bedroom adds a second floor with an extra bedroom, a maid's room and a terrace. Inside, the check runs across finishes, joinery, doors and windows, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning and the DEWA connection; outside, it covers the terraces, balconies, garden, patio and carport shown on DAMAC's floor plans. A room-by-room reference sits in the snagging checklist.

Terraces and balconies are checked for falls toward the outlets, drainage, waterproofing at upstands and door thresholds, and firmly fixed balustrades, with the second-floor terrace of the 5 bedroom layout given the closest look as the highest exposed surface of the home. The smooth white render DAMAC describes for the exteriors is checked for hairline cracks, staining and paint cover, and the large windows and sliding doors for seals, alignment and operation.

Yes. The garden, patio and carport are part of the home you accept at handover. The carport and driveway are checked for falls, surface water drainage and paving; the garden and patio for levels, drainage away from the walls and any irrigation points provided; and the boundary walls and gates for alignment, render cracks and operation. Wood-pattern screens and timber-effect finishes are checked where fitted.

Each floor is inspected as its own level, and the staircase as the link between them. Handrails are tested for rigidity, treads and nosings for chips and level, and stairwell walls for cracks and paint quality. Air conditioning is checked floor by floor, because cooling can differ between the ground floor and the bedrooms above, and water pressure is tested at the highest bathroom in the home.

No. The Olive Trees Garden, the Flamenco Gardens, the pop-up retail spaces and the lagoon and beach setting of DAMAC Lagoons are shared community areas, not part of any individual townhouse. Your inspection covers your own home, garden and carport. Defects noticed in shared areas are generally raised with the developer and community management rather than through a unit's snagging report.

Free if you bought through me. Otherwise, fees vary by firm, and townhouses are commonly priced per square foot. As a guide, the 4 bedroom townhouse of 2,286 sq ft sits around AED 1,100 to 3,400 ≈ USD 300 to 930, and the 5 bedroom townhouse of 3,469 sq ft around AED 1,700 to 5,200 ≈ 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 terms and their start dates are set by the SPA and DAMAC's handover documents. A dated, photographed snagging report strengthens any request for correction within those windows. The full picture of your rights is in the defect liability period and structural warranty guide.

Yes. The inspection, photographs and report do not depend on the buyer being on site, and the report is delivered digitally so it can be reviewed from anywhere. Whether a representative can attend the handover appointment or accept the keys on your behalf depends on DAMAC's handover procedure and any authorisation it requires, which is worth confirming with DAMAC before the appointment.

Unresolved items stay on the dated report, which is the record used to follow them up within the rectification period. An optional reinspection checks each listed defect after DAMAC's rectification work, so anything still outstanding is documented again before you finalize acceptance. Build status in the meantime can be followed on the Marbella at DAMAC Lagoons construction updates page.