Distress Deal
This unit has sold and is no longer available. The page is kept as a record of a deal we transacted. Every figure on it — the asking price, the discount to original price and the payment schedule — is the position as listed on 23 June 2026 and is historic. It is not an indication of what the same unit, or a comparable one, would cost today.
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The numbers
| UNIT PRICE | AED 3,150,000 |
| Payment to seller | AED 2,089,520 |
| DLD Transfer fee 4% + 40 AED | AED 122,040 |
| DLD Registration Trustee fee + 5%VAT | AED 5,250 |
| Buyer's agent comission 2% + 5%VAT | AED 64,050 |
| On 80% of Completion | AED 83,520 |
| On 90% of Completion | AED 41,760 |
| On Handover | AED 835,200 |
| Total on Transfer | AED 2,386,960 |
| Total remaining Payment Plan | AED 960,480 |
| TOTAL COST FOR BUYER | AED 3,347,440 |
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Distress Deal
This 5-bedroom townhouse in Mykonos, Damac Lagoons, is offered as a distress deal at AED 3,150,000, compared to an original price of AED 4,343,040. The resulting 29.8% discount positions the entry at AED 930 per sq.ft for a built-up area of 3,388 sq.ft. The property is a G+2 layout with a plot size of 2,402 sq.ft, and handover is scheduled for Q2 2027. The deal thesis is straightforward: the buyer secures a large, family-oriented townhouse in a masterplanned community at a significant discount to the original developer price, with a staged payment plan extending through to completion. For investors, this means a lower capital outlay upfront and the potential to benefit from price appreciation as the project nears handover and the wider Damac Lagoons community matures.
Mykonos is a sub-community within Damac Lagoons, a large-scale master development located at the intersection of Hessa Street (D61) and Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street (D54) in Al Hebiah Fifth. This area is positioned to benefit from ongoing infrastructure improvements and the continued expansion of Dubai’s residential corridors. Access to major road networks is direct, with Hessa Street providing connectivity to Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Village Circle, and the wider city. Public transport options are still developing in this corridor, so private vehicles and ride-hailing services remain the primary modes of transport for residents. For families and professionals, the location offers a balance between city access and a quieter, suburban environment, with the added benefit of being part of a new, themed community.
Damac Lagoons is designed as a lifestyle-focused, resort-inspired community, with Mykonos drawing on Mediterranean themes. Residents will have access to a range of amenities including man-made lagoons, swimming pools, landscaped parks, children’s play areas, and dedicated sports facilities. The wider community plan includes retail outlets, cafes, schools, and healthcare provision, though some of these are still in the pipeline as the area develops. The project’s masterplan aims to create a self-contained environment, with leisure and recreation at the forefront. The Mykonos cluster is expected to benefit from proximity to the main lagoon, walking trails, and communal gathering spaces, supporting both family living and community engagement. Surrounding infrastructure is advancing, with neighbouring communities such as Damac Hills and Tilal Al Ghaf providing additional retail and service options within a short drive.
The current entry price of AED 930 per sq.ft is notably below both the original developer price and recent transaction benchmarks for comparable townhouse stock in Damac Lagoons. At launch, five-bedroom units in Mykonos were priced from around AED 3 million, and recent land transactions in the community have shown a wide range of price points, reflecting both plot size and location within the masterplan. The key investor case here is the combination of a substantial discount and the staged payment plan, which reduces holding risk prior to handover. Rentability will depend on the pace of community completion and the delivery of promised amenities, but the five-bedroom format is likely to appeal to larger families and multi-generational households, both for end-use and rental. Liquidity on resale will be influenced by the overall performance of Damac Lagoons and the broader Dubai villa and townhouse market, which has shown resilience but is sensitive to supply and macroeconomic shifts. Risks include construction timelines, the delivery of community infrastructure, and the potential for further supply in the area to affect pricing power at handover.
This distress deal offers a clear value proposition for investors seeking exposure to Dubai’s growing suburban townhouse segment. The discount to original price is substantial, the payment schedule is manageable, and the product is sized for genuine family demand. The main considerations are the construction status, the pace of wider community delivery, and the need for ongoing due diligence on service charges and final build quality. For buyers comfortable with a medium-term hold and the dynamics of a developing master community, this Mykonos townhouse represents a disciplined entry point with both capital appreciation and rental potential as the area matures. As always, careful review of the payment plan, developer track record, and evolving market conditions is advised before commitment.
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MYKONOS — Damac Lagoons, Dubai
