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The Farmhouses at DAMAC Hills 2 Snagging Inspection
Independent Pre-Handover Inspection for Thirteen Country Estates at DAMAC Hills 2
The Farmhouses reached 83.02% construction at its 14 May 2026 RERA inspection, past the registered Q3 2025 completion date. Inspect your villa before you accept it.
Snagging Snapshot
The Farmhouses Snagging at a Glance
The Farmhouses is a gated cluster of thirteen G+1 villas by DAMAC inside DAMAC Hills 2, registered with RERA as Cluster F on a 16,727.78 sq m plot and built in two typologies: the 5 bedroom European Style at 3,500 sq ft of built area and the 6 bedroom North American Style at 6,500 sq ft. Construction was recorded at 83.02% at the RERA inspection of 14 May 2026, up from 58.96% at the previous inspection, with the villas now past their registered Q3 2025 completion date and finishing and external works still in progress. That is precisely the stage where an independent inspection protects you: defects listed before you sign for the villa are corrected at DAMAC's cost as part of handover, not argued about after you have accepted it.
83.02%
14 May 2026
13 G+1 farmhouse villas, Cluster F
5 and 6 bedroom farmhouses, 3,500 to 6,500 sq ft built
DAMAC
Data as of July 2026, based on Dubai Land Department project registration records and construction tracking against RERA inspection data. Figures are updated after each recorded inspection.
Final Construction Phase
Why Snagging Matters at This Stage of The Farmhouses
The 14 May 2026 RERA inspection records structure, internal works and the external envelope at advanced stages, with finishes, external works and infrastructure still running across the cluster. Everything a buyer actually touches on delivery day is decided in that remaining band of work, so an inspection now catches defects while DAMAC can still correct them before you sign for the villa.
A farmhouse is not a townhouse with more rooms. Each villa is a standalone G+1 house on its own plot, carrying a private pool, landscaped grounds, and the stables, barnyard and garden structures that the plot was sold for, on top of double-height glazing and a stone and timber facade. That is a far wider defect surface than a stacked apartment, and it is spread across the building envelope and the external works alike. Inspecting against the typology you bought, 3,500 sq ft built or 6,500 sq ft built, gives you a record you can act on. New to the topic? Start with the complete Property Snagging Guide.
Property Snagging GuideThe window that matters: defects raised on a dated, photographed report before acceptance are fixed on DAMAC's side of the handover line. Anything found after you accept the villa moves into the rectification process, where that same report becomes your strongest evidence. With the villas already past their registered completion date, a handover notice can arrive at short notice and typically allows only a brief window to complete your appointment, so the inspection is worth arranging the moment the notice lands. Confirm the live build stage any time on the The Farmhouses construction updates page.
Matched to Your Villa
What We Inspect at The Farmhouses
The inspection is matched to your typology, the 5 bedroom European Style or the 6 bedroom North American Style, then runs the whole property, house and plot, against a structured finishing and commissioning checklist:
- Double-height glazing and window walls: seals, alignment, locking, and thermal performance
- Stone and timber facade panels, cladding fixings, and weathering joints
- Roof, pitched gable junctions, gutters, and rainwater outlets on the G+1 structure
- Terraces and first-floor balconies: falls, drainage, and waterproofing detail
- Private pool shell, tiling, coping, filtration plant, and pool deck levels
- External works: driveway, boundary walls, gates, and paved and paddock areas
- Landscaping, irrigation lines, and drainage across the surrounding plot
- Ancillary structures on the plot, including stables, barnyard and garden buildings
- Air conditioning performance and zoning across both floors and the double-height volume
- Water pressure, hot water delivery, and drainage across the multiple bathrooms
- Flooring level, hollow tiles, and finishes throughout the living volumes
- Kitchen and maid or driver room joinery, fitted appliances, and utility connections
- Entry and internal door alignment, ironmongery, and joinery quality
- Electrical sockets, switches, distribution board labelling, and external lighting circuits
Project Profile
About The Farmhouses at DAMAC Hills 2
The villa you inspect at handover should be understood as a whole project first. The full The Farmhouses guide covers what you are accepting: the two typologies, current pricing, the plot and its licensed uses, and the scarcity case behind thirteen villas inside a mass-market community.
The Farmhouses at DAMAC Hills 2: Thirteen Villas with Room for Stables
The Farmhouses at DAMAC Hills 2 is thirteen G+1 villas on plots large enough for horse stables and a hydroponic farm.
View The Farmhouses Project GuideIndicative Pricing
What a Snagging Inspection Costs at The Farmhouses
Snagging is FREE for clients who bought their villa at The Farmhouses through me. For buyers who purchased elsewhere, there is no fixed snagging tariff in Dubai, so fees vary by firm and scale with the size and complexity of the property. Villas of this format are almost always quoted per square foot of built-up area rather than by bedroom count, typically AED 0.50 to 1.50 ≈ USD 0.14 to 0.41 per sq ft, with the plot, pool and external structures adding to the scope of a full inspection. The indicative market ranges below reflect the two farmhouse typologies, and a sample report is available before you commit.
| Residence Type at The Farmhouses | Approx. Size | Indicative Inspection Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Bedroom European Style, FH-3500 | AED 2,500 to 5,000 ≈ USD 680 to 1,360 | 3,500 sq ft built, 6,500 sq ft plot |
| 6 Bedroom North American Style, FH-6500 | AED 4,500 to 9,000 ≈ USD 1,225 to 2,450 | 6,500 sq ft built, 13,500 sq ft plot |
| Pool, Landscaping and Plot Structures | AED 1,000 to 2,500 ≈ USD 270 to 680 | Added to the villa scope |
| Reinspection After Rectification | Free to AED 1,500 ≈ USD 410 | Per visit |
| Confirm VAT, inspection depth, and reinspection inclusion before booking. Each one moves the all-in cost. | ||
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Free if you bought through me. Otherwise, tell me your typology and I will confirm the exact all-in cost for your villa, including VAT, inspection depth, and reinspection, before you commit to anything.
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Defects We Commonly Find in Farmhouse Villa Residences
A standalone villa on a large plot, with its own roof, pool and external works, shows a different defect profile from an apartment in a serviced tower near handover:
- Roof and gable junctions, flashing, and gutter falls that shed water incorrectly
- Seal gaps and misalignment across double-height glazing and sliding window walls
- Facade cladding joints, loose stone or timber panels, and open weathering details
- Terrace and balcony drainage running toward the threshold rather than the outlet
- Pool tiling, coping, leveling faults, and filtration plant not properly commissioned
- Landscaping falls and irrigation leaks that pool water against the villa
- Driveway, boundary wall, and paving settlement across the plot
- Uneven air conditioning across the double-height volume and the upper floor
- Water pressure and hot water inconsistency across the multiple bathrooms
- Slow drainage serving kitchens, bathrooms, and utility areas
- Hollow or lipped tiles and uneven finishes across large open living spaces
- Kitchen and wardrobe joinery misalignment and gaps around fitted appliances
- Sealant shrinkage and waterproofing falls that pool water in bathrooms
- External lighting, gate motors, and plot services not fully commissioned at handover
Your Recourse
Your Protection After Handover, in Plain Language
Buyers at The Farmhouses are not without recourse once they accept the villa. Under Dubai practice, a new home carries a developer rectification period for finishing and installation defects after handover, and a longer warranty applies to major structural elements of the building. A documented snagging inspection strengthens your position within those windows, because defects raised on a dated, photographed report are easier to pursue than issues recalled later. That matters more on a property of this format, where the pool, the irrigation and drainage of the plot, and the roof and glazing of a G+1 house all fall inside the scope. If you are unsure how the rectification window applies to your specific villa, that is exactly the kind of question worth settling before handover day rather than after.
Read the defect liability period and structural warranty guideInsights
Project Insights for The Farmhouses Buyers
A confident handover at The Farmhouses rests on more than the inspection itself. Buyers should track verified construction progress toward delivery, confirm escrow protection on every installment, and understand residency eligibility before they commit. Explore the resources below alongside this page.
The Farmhouses Snagging Inspection
This page: how buyers document defects at The Farmhouses before accepting the villa at handover.
The Farmhouses at DAMAC Hills 2: Thirteen Country Homes Tracked
The Farmhouses at DAMAC Hills 2, DAMAC's 13 country villas, rose from 58.96% to 83.02% by May 2026.
View The Farmhouses Construction Updates
The Farmhouses at DAMAC Hills 2 Golden Visa: Thirteen Country Estates
The Farmhouses at DAMAC Hills 2, DAMAC's 13-villa cluster, qualifies with both the European and North American style farmhouses.
Read the The Farmhouses Golden Visa Guide
The Farmhouses at DAMAC Hills 2 Escrow: A 13-Unit DAMAC Account
The Farmhouses at DAMAC Hills 2, DLD project 2543: 13 units, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank escrow, 83.02% certified May 2026.
Verify the The Farmhouses Escrow AccountHow It Works
Our Inspection and Reporting Process for The Farmhouses
Five steps take your villa from handover notice to defects confirmed resolved, structured so the report is ready for submission to DAMAC.
Schedule Before Handover
Book your inspection around your handover appointment for The Farmhouses.
On-Site Residence Assessment
A full walkthrough of the villa, glazing, roof, pool, plot, systems, and finishes.
Digital Snagging Report
A documented report with photographs, defect locations, and recommended actions.
Developer Rectification Review
The report is structured for submission to DAMAC for correction.
Optional Reinspection
A return visit confirms the listed defects have been resolved before acceptance.
Request a Sample Snagging Report
See exactly how defects in a standalone Dubai villa are documented, categorized, and presented for developer rectification before you book your own inspection at The Farmhouses.
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Learn More About Snagging
This page covers snagging for The Farmhouses specifically. The how-to of inspecting any new Dubai home is the same across projects, so it lives in the dedicated guides below rather than being repeated here.
Snagging in Dubai: The Independent Inspection Before You Accept Your Home
Snagging is an independent inspection of your new Dubai home before handover: what to check, when to book, what it costs.
Read the full snagging guideBook Snagging After the Handover Notice, Before You Accept the Keys
Book your snagging inspection after the developer's handover notice but before you accept the keys, when it carries the most leverage.
See the timing guideDefect Liability Period and the Structural Warranty: Two Layers After Handover
Defect liability period: the developer fixes general defects for around one year after handover, and structure for up to ten years.
Check your rightsA Snagging Inspection: Small Fixed Cost Against an Uncapped Repair Risk
A snagging inspection is a small cost paid once, while the defects it catches carry far larger and unpredictable repair bills.
See the cost caseSnagging Checklist, Room by Room: Every Finish, Fitting and System
A room-by-room snagging checklist for Dubai handovers: walls, floors, doors, windows, kitchens, bathrooms, electrical systems, AC and plumbing, every fault photographed.
Get the checklistThe Wider Picture
Explore The Farmhouses Structure
The villa you accept at handover holds its value through the community around it. Compare The Farmhouses against other DAMAC Hills 2 properties, understand the masterplan behind long-term demand, and review DAMAC's delivery record before you finalize.
DAMAC Hills 2 Properties for Sale
Browse villas, townhouses and apartments across DAMAC Hills 2 and compare projects, prices, and payment plans.
See DAMAC Hills 2 Properties for Sale
DAMAC Hills 2 Master Community
Discover the DAMAC Hills 2 masterplan, Water Town, Sports Town, Down Town, and daily life for residents.
Explore the DAMAC Hills 2 Community
DAMAC Properties: Lagoon Communities, Golf Villas and Branded Collaborations
Founded in 2002, DAMAC has delivered 48,000 homes and is known for large-scale master communities, luxury residential projects and branded collaborations.
View the DAMAC Developer ProfileFAQs
The Farmhouses at DAMAC Hills 2 Snagging Inspection Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, snagging is free for clients who bought their villa at The Farmhouses through me: the inspection is arranged and covered as part of the service, and the report is prepared ready for submission to DAMAC. Buyers who purchased elsewhere can still have an independent inspection arranged at the market rates shown in the cost section above.
Close to handover, and at this project that means being ready. The Farmhouses was recorded at 83.02% construction at its 14 May 2026 RERA inspection and is already past its registered Q3 2025 completion date, so a handover notice can arrive with limited warning. Arrange the inspection around your handover appointment, before you sign for the villa. Timing strategy is covered in the when to book snagging guide.
Free if you bought through me. Otherwise, fees vary by firm and are usually priced per square foot of built-up area for villas of this size. As a guide, the 5 bedroom European Style at 3,500 sq ft sits around AED 2,500 to 5,000 ≈ USD 680 to 1,360, and the 6 bedroom North American Style at 6,500 sq ft around AED 4,500 to 9,000 ≈ USD 1,225 to 2,450, with the pool, landscaping and plot structures adding AED 1,000 to 2,500 ≈ USD 270 to 680. Confirm whether VAT and a reinspection are included; the value case is set out in how snagging saves you money.
Yes. The 5 bedroom European Style covers 3,500 sq ft of built area on a 6,500 sq ft plot, while the 6 bedroom North American Style covers 6,500 sq ft of built area on a 13,500 sq ft plot with a separate connected wing, more bathrooms, and a maid and driver room. The larger typology carries more glazing, more roof and more external ground, so the inspection takes longer and the defect list is typically longer with it.
Yes, and on this project that is the point. The plot is what you paid for, so the private pool and its plant, the landscaping, the irrigation and surface drainage, the driveway and boundary walls, and any stables, barnyard or garden structures delivered with the villa are all inspected alongside the house itself. A room-by-room reference for the interior is available in the snagging checklist.
Yes. Every defect is recorded with a photograph, its location within the villa or on the plot, and a recommended action, so the report is ready for submission to DAMAC for rectification.
Dubai practice provides a developer rectification period for finishing defects after handover and a longer warranty on major structural elements. 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. An optional reinspection confirms that the listed defects at your Farmhouses villa have been resolved before you finalize acceptance. Build status between visits can be checked on the The Farmhouses construction updates page.
Your Advisor
Tohid Fetrat
Independent of the developer: the inspection is commissioned by you and the report is written for you. Nothing in it is shared with anyone unless you send it. Message or call me directly: you will always reach me personally, never a call center or sales team.
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