Damac Islands 2 – Cuba

About the project

Damac Islands 2 – Cuba is a 544-unit residential project within the Damac Islands 2 masterplan in Dubai Land. Damac Properties is the developer. The project is active, with a completion ratio of 0.18 recorded at the inspection dated 10 June 2026 and a scheduled completion date of 30 June 2030.

Project scale and delivery status

Damac Islands 2 – Cuba has a total registered area of 95,665.71 and 544 units. Work started on 2 May 2026. Its active status and 0.18 completion ratio were recorded at the 10 June 2026 inspection, while the scheduled completion date is 30 June 2030. Cuba forms one of eight island-themed clusters in Damac Islands 2, alongside Antigua, Maui, Barbados, Mauritius, Bermuda, Tahiti and the Bahamas. The wider development is planned as an island-themed residential subcommunity with waterfront settings, landscaped areas and recreational facilities.

Masterplan and residential setting

Damac Islands 2 sits within Dubai Land, directly south of Damac Islands 1. The masterplan is organised around five themes: nature, wellness, adventure, social life and cultural life. Landscaped public spaces and waterfronts are intended to form a central spine through the community, linking lakes, a natural swimming lagoon, floating gardens, hanging bridges and elevated treetop areas. The plan also incorporates renewable-energy features, smart infrastructure and energy-efficient measures. Walking and cycling routes are designed to connect homes with water features and green areas across the development.

Homes and design direction

The Damac Islands 2 residential mix includes detached villas, semi-detached twin villas, terraced villas and townhouses. Townhouses are planned as end and mid units with ground, first and roof floors, open-plan arrangements, private gardens and rooftop terraces. Villas are distributed along waterfront frontages within landscaped greenery, with private pools and terraces included in the intended residential layout. Concept specifications reference walnut wood veneer, brushed brass finishes and large-format porcelain slabs. The listed floor and surface materials include Calacatta Gold porcelain, Marvel W Orobico, Entice Elegant Palissandro, Marvel Gala Desert Soul, Marvel W Taj Mahal polished porcelain and Fior de Bosco marble for selected countertops.

Parks, water and outdoor facilities

The community plan includes a central eco park and botanic garden with an orchard field and butterfly nesting areas. Water-focused facilities include a natural swimming lagoon, saltwater pools and floating gardens linked by hanging bridges and bird-watching observation decks. A whispering waterfall is planned with sensor-controlled cascades and trails for wooden kayak circulation. The solar link park includes solar charging stations and dedicated e-scooter lanes. Planned adventure areas include the Sky Woods treehouse park, a canopy walk, zipline facilities, wild-park areas and hanging bridges. An outdoor clubhouse is planned beside the natural lagoon.

Wellness, sport and social spaces

Wellness provision in the masterplan includes a healing spa, hydrotherapy zones, a healing herb garden, aromatherapy offerings and an herbal tea bar. Fitness facilities are planned to include an eco-friendly gym, biodynamic training programmes, eco performance grounds and outdoor sports fields. The indoor eco hub clubhouse is designed to bring together fitness and wellness facilities. The cultural square is planned with a controlled-climate dome, performance stage, food market, museum library, art and sculpture installations, and a study garden. Eco-lodge accommodation is also included in the wider community plan.

Dubai Land location and nearby destinations

Damac Islands 2 is 3.9 km from Global Village. Mall of the Emirates is 14.4 km away, while Business Bay is 17.4 km away and Dubai Marina is 17.9 km away. Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa are 18.4 km from the development; The Dubai Mall is 18.3 km away. JBR Beach is 18.5 km away, Palm Jumeirah is 19.3 km away and DIFC is 19.9 km away. Al Maktoum International Airport is 21.5 km away, and Dubai International Airport is 24.9 km away. The nearest Red Line Metro station, R31, is 14,505 metres from the site.

Developer and completion timeline

Damac Properties is developing Damac Islands 2 – Cuba. The project commencement date is 2 May 2026, and its scheduled completion date is 30 June 2030. The project was marked active with a completion ratio of 0.18 at the 10 June 2026 inspection. The wider Damac Islands 2 plan brings together themed residential clusters, green landscape areas, waterfront elements, wellness facilities, cultural spaces and adventure-focused outdoor areas.

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