Nice at DAMAC Lagoons by DAMAC

Nice at DAMAC Lagoons by DAMAC is a cluster of 509 homes, made up of 4 and 5 bedroom townhouses and 6 bedroom villas, within the DAMAC Lagoons master community in Dubai. DAMAC themed it on Nice on the French Riviera, with Mediterranean styling outside and interiors that combine vintage and contemporary elements. Handover is expected in Q4 2026.

Nice at DAMAC Lagoons is part of DAMAC Lagoons, which DAMAC places along Hessa Street, opposite DAMAC Hills, within minutes of Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Emirates Road and Al Khail Road. DAMAC's published drive times for the community include Jebel Ali School in 5 minutes, Global Village in 14 minutes, Mall of the Emirates in 24 minutes and Al Maktoum International Airport in 28 minutes.

There are three home types: 4 Bedroom Townhouses from AED 1.71M ≈ USD 466K at 2,268 sq ft (211 sq m), 5 Bedroom Townhouses from AED 2.16M ≈ USD 588K at 2,900 sq ft (269 sq m), and 6 Bedroom Villas from AED 4.73M ≈ USD 1.29M at 4,780 sq ft (444 sq m). Per DAMAC's floor plans, homes are laid out over ground and first floors, with roof levels on the larger types. Limited units are available, and DAMAC controls releases and pricing as stock sells, so the live price list on the day of purchase governs.

DAMAC's concept for the Nice cluster includes a floating water park, treehouses, giant snakes and ladders, giant building blocks and topography crates for children, a BMX arena, an outdoor cinema with beds under the stars inspired by the Cannes Film Festival, art and sculpture exhibitions and workshops with an ambience inspired by the Musee Matisse, and a flower celebration inspired by the Bataille de Fleurs of Nice on the French Riviera. These are shared community facilities, not part of an individual home.

Handover is expected in Q4 2026. The project is at an advanced stage of construction, and progress against RERA inspection data is tracked in the Nice at DAMAC Lagoons construction updates guide. Buyers should confirm the current handover timetable with DAMAC in writing before committing.

DAMAC's published launch plan is a 50/50 Payment Plan: 5% on booking, then 10% plus the 4% DLD fee within a month of the sale, then 35% across ten instalments within 30 months of the sale date (one of 5%, three of 4% and six of 3%), and 50% on completion. A 30-month run cannot finish before a Q4 2026 handover for a purchase made now, so the schedule that applies is the one confirmed in the SPA for the specific home.

The main cost on top of the price is the 4% DLD registration fee, which DAMAC's plan collects together with the 10% deposit balance within 30 days of the sale. On a 4 Bedroom Townhouse at AED 1.71M, that fee is AED 68,400 ≈ USD 18.6K. Any mortgage fees and the annual service charges depend on the buyer's financing and the home, and are confirmed separately.

The UAE Golden Visa property route requires an investment of at least AED 2M ≈ USD 545K. At Nice at DAMAC Lagoons, the 5 Bedroom Townhouse at AED 2.16M and the 6 Bedroom Villa at AED 4.73M are at or above that threshold, while the 4 Bedroom Townhouse at AED 1.71M is below it on its own. Eligibility is decided by the ICP and the DLD at application, including how an off-plan purchase is assessed, so a purchase alone never guarantees a visa. The Nice at DAMAC Lagoons Golden Visa guide covers the steps.

Yes. Nice at DAMAC Lagoons is freehold, open to all nationalities, so foreign buyers can own their home outright and register it in their own name.

All off plan payments are made to the project's DLD-registered escrow account with Emirates NBD and released to the developer only against verified construction progress, a framework regulated by the Dubai Land Department. The Nice at DAMAC Lagoons escrow account guide explains how the account works and how to verify it.

Yes. The full process, from reservation and the booking deposit to SPA signing and registration, can be completed remotely, and I manage it end to end with the developer on your behalf. Each stage of the remote purchase is documented in my Dubai real estate guide library.

Buying this close to completion shortens the wait for keys but brings the 50% completion payment forward, so the funds need to be in place for DAMAC's completion notice under the SPA. The practical safeguard is an independent snagging inspection before accepting the home, covering roofs and terraces, facades, joinery, kitchens, bathrooms, gardens and MEP systems. The Nice at DAMAC Lagoons snagging inspection guide sets out the process.