HIGHLIGHTS
- Renting Property
- Buying Property
- Getting around
- Schools and Clinics
- Malls and Restaurants
- Leisure activities
- Things to consider
ABOUT AMARGO
Amargo is a residential cluster in DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen) consisting of 3 and 5-bedroom semi-detached townhouses. The 3-bedroom properties are available in 3 different configurations called, Aknan Villas, Cascades Villas and Play Villas, while the 5-bedroom units are named Mega Villas. Located within an international Golf Community, the neighbourhood is pleasing to the eye. Amargo is away from the hustle and bustle of the main city.
The townhouses are set around a waterpark to give it a unique setting. Residents can sit indoors while enjoying beautiful views of the surroundings and watching their kids play in the waterpark. Developed by DAMAC Properties, Amargo contains ultra-luxurious houses with all the amenities of life available within the gated community.
IN A NUTSHELL
- Project of DAMAC Properties
- Ready-to-move-in houses for sale and rent
- Sub-community of DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen)
- The parent community is home to Trump World Golf Club Dubai
- 3 and 5-bedroom luxury townhomes situated around a waterpark
- A gated community, with all the facilities and amenities, is present within the area
NEIGHBOURHOOD
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
There are many factors that set Amargo apart from most other communities of the city. Most amenities are available within the gated society including 5-star hotels & suites, retail stores, restaurants, cafes, a luxury spa, a market and a couple of schools, etc.
Amargo is characterised by the following:
- Trump World Golf Club Dubai
- Water Play fountains
- Unique yoga enclave
Upon completion, the community will also have a basketball court, BBQ facilities and tennis court.
PROPERTIES IN AMARGO
The 3-bedroom townhouses in Amargo are available in 3 different layouts and are named separately as Aknan Villas, Cascades Villas and Play villas. These are two-storey houses with a private garden area, a contemporary kitchen and a sizeable dining and living area on the ground floor. The upper floor has ensuite bedrooms along with private balconies.
The 5-bedroom townhomes in Amargo come in one configuration and are called Mega Villas. As the name suggests, these units are bigger in structure and are built over two levels in addition to the ground floor. These houses have 2 additional bedrooms on the second floor while the rest of the construction is quite similar to the 3-bedroom townhouses in the area.
Rental Trends in Amargo
Townhouse Type | Average Rental Price in AED |
|---|---|
Townhouse Type 3-Bed | Average Rental Price in AED 58,000 |
Townhouse Type 5-Bed | Average Rental Price in AED 90,000 |
The rental trends for 3 and 5-bedroom townhouses in Amargo is as follows:
- A 3-bedroom townhome for rent in Amargo can cost around AED 50k per annum. The rents for this type of property vary between AED 49.9k and AED 55k as an annual payment. The difference in rents might be due to the difference in layouts.
- Rent for a 5-bedroom townhouse in Amargo starts from AED 75k annually and goes up to AED 105k. These houses come with 6 bathrooms in total.
Sales Trends in Amargo
Townhouse Type | Average Sales Price in AED |
|---|---|
Townhouse Type 3-Bed | Average Sales Price in AED 1,214,000 |
Amargo has 3-bedroom and 5-bedroom luxury townhomes available for sale. The prices for buying one in Amargo start from less than AED 1M. Some sellers might give payment options as flexible instalments thus making it easy to buy a townhouse in Amargo.
- The sale price for a 3-bedroom townhome in Amargo starts from AED 820k and goes over AED 1.2M for the same kind of property. The total built-up area for these houses is around 2,000 sq. ft.
- It costs about AED 2.3M to buy a 5-bedroom townhouse in Amargo. These homes have a built-in space of about 2,500 sq. ft.
ROI IN AMARGO
Townhouse Type | ROI |
|---|---|
Townhouse Type 3-Bed | ROI 5.83% |
Townhouse Type 5-Bed | ROI 5.88% |
The ROI for 3 and 5-bedroom townhomes in Amargo is almost the same. ROI for 5-bed townhouses is 5.88% which is a bit higher than the 5.83% ROI for 3-bed houses.
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES IN AMARGO
Parking spaces in Amargo will never be a point of concern for residents as all villas have a carport large enough for two vehicles.
Public Transportation Near Amargo
Two main roads will be used to commute – Jebel Ali – Lehbab Road (E77) and Dubai Al Ain Road (E66). These roads are 15 and 20-minutes away from the community, respectively. Public transportation in Amargo only involves taxis in the area and online cab services. For the nearest bus stations, residents can find one on Al Qudra Road (D63) at a drive of about 15-minutes.
AMENITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTHCARE
SUPERMARKETS NEAR AMARGO
As the community is a bit secluded from the main city, the options for retail and leisure are a bit limited. There is an Akoya community centre in the parent community at a few minute’s drive which serves as the main retail stop for townies. An outlet of the popular hypermarket chain, Carrefour is there. The French retailer is known to stock a wide range of items including food, clothes, electronics and homecare. Spinneys, Zoom, Geant Express and Choithrams are the other renowned supermarkets near DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen).
MOSQUES NEAR AMARGO
As of now, the nearest mosque is DAMAC Hills 2 Mosque, which is a community mosque built by DAMAC Properties. It takes approximately 5-minutes to reach the mosque via car.
OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP NEAR AMARGO
Residents belonging to the Christian community need to drive at least half an hour to reach the nearest churches including The Winning Generation Gospel Assembly on Al Khail Road (E44). The popular church complex in Jebel Ali is also located at almost the same drive. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church and Dubai Mar Thoma Parish Church are among the list of top churches in Dubai.
A Gurudwara is a religious place for Sikhs and the vicinity of Jebel Ali Village houses the one and only gurudwara of the city, Guru Nanak Darbar. A newly opened Grand Hindu Temple in Jebel Ali is there to cater to the Hindus living in the area.
SCHOOLS NEAR AMARGO
The master project, DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen) has development plans for a community school and nurseries around the vicinity. Currently, Shining Stars Nursery Dubai is operational; for primary and secondary schools, one can check out the following schools near Amargo:
- Jebel Ali School
- Fairgreen International School
- GEMS Metropole School
All these schools can be reached in about 15 to 20-minutes from the district. Fairgreen International School is quite popular for the quality of education it provides. Established by ESOL Education, which has an international footprint with more than 10,000 children being served in Europe, the Middle East and East Asia. Fairgreen International School provides the highest level of learning and development facilities to the students.
CLINICS AND HOSPITALS NEAR AMARGO
Akoya Retail Centre in the parent community houses a clinic called Saudi German Clinics DAMAC Hills 2. It is the nearest healthcare facility that in addition to consultation and medical treatments also deals in radiological and laboratory services. Other primary and tertiary hospitals near Amargo are:
- American Hospital Clinic in Mira Town Centre
- Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Center in Motor City
- Mediclinic Parkview Hospital in Dubailand
Emirates Hospital is a broad and popular name in the UAE and one of the best hospitals in Dubai. Emirates Hospital Day Surgery & Medical Center is one of the advanced facilities under this big name. All these hospitals lie within half an hour’s driving radius.
NEARBY AREAS
Apart from the other sub-communities in Akoya, the nearby areas include:
- Al Lisaili
- Lahbab
- The Villa
The Villa is a luxury family community in the centre of Dubailand. It offers beautifully designed 4, 5 and 6-bedroom villas.
LIFESTYLE
SHOPPING, DINING AND NIGHTLIFE
MALLS NEAR AMARGO
Malls near Amargo that can be easily accessed include the shopping mall in DAMAC Hills 2 community centre. Other malls nearby are:
- The Ranches Souk
- Dubai Outlet Mall
- Cityland Mall
The Ranches Souk is a community mall in Arabian Ranches 2. It takes a drive of about 15-minutes to reach there. One will find some known retailers in The Ranches Souk including MAC, Mothercare, Claire’s, Hour Choice and The Body Shop. Dubai Outlet Mall and Cityland Mall are a bit far about 20-minutes away.
RESTAURANTS NEAR AMARGO
The parent community DAMAC Hills 2 have been designed considering all the retail and leisure facilities. There are a lot of dining options available at the ease of the Akoya Retail Centre. Some of the restaurants in DAMAC Hills 2 are:
- Dough Me Nation
- Nay Oxygen Cafe & Restaurant
- Qasr Al Madina Restaurant & Cafe
- Shawarma Location
Dough Me Nation is an upscale fast-food restaurant that offers an extensive menu. The restaurant is known in the vicinity for its pizzas and also serves Italian, Arabian and Middle Eastern fusion cuisines. Qasr Al Madina Restaurant & Cafe and Nay Oxygen Cafe & Restaurant are fine-dining eateries. Other local and small-scale restaurants near Amargo are Shawarma Location, Al toot Alabyad Food Truck and Grandma BBQ Grill.
BEACHES NEAR AMARGO
DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen) is located quite far from the shoreline of Dubai, so residents need to drive a bit to visit beaches. Some beaches near Amargo are Jumeirah Beach, Kite Beach and Marina Beach.
The beaches have plenty of facilities to have a good time with family. A number of activities can be done including swimming, volleyball and sunbathing. Plenty of restaurants and eateries are also present close to the beaches.
LEISURE ATTRACTIONS AND LANDMARKS
Popular leisure attractions near Amargo are:
- The Trump World Golf Club Dubai
- Al Qudra Lake
The Trump World Golf Club Dubai is located in DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen). It is anticipated to be one of the best golf clubs in the Arabian Peninsula. Al Qudra Lake is another landmark near Amargo, it is just 20-minutes away from the community. People can enjoy camping along with other activities like cycling and bird-watching in Al Qudra. Due to the large number of swans, it is also known as Swan Lake.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, FITNESS AND BEAUTY
Apart from the Trump World Golf Club Dubai, the community will have plenty of leisure options including parks, waterparks, fitness centres and other sporting facilities. The community will also feature a desert-inspired spa and yoga enclave on completion.
Fitness Edge and CK Fitness are the two gyms near Amargo. For grooming services, Le Vendôme Ladies Beauty Lounge and The Corner Barber are there within the community premises.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Al Marmoom Heritage Village is located nearby so residents of Amargo can attend Marmoom Heritage Festival, held every year in March or April.
SOCIAL COMMUNITY GROUPS
Residents can join the parent community group AKOYA Oxygen (Residential Community) on Facebook for updates regarding the community.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
The area is located at a distance from central Dubai. But it has to be noted that once developed, Amargo will be one of the finest residential options with all the amenities of life available nearby. Developments in the neighbouring communities will make the neighbourhood more vibrant.
LOCATION
- Located in DAMAC Hills 2 (Akoya Oxygen)
- 10-minutes away from Jebel Ali – Lehbab Road (E77)
- 15-minutes from Dubai – Al Ain Road (E66)
- Al Qudra Desert is about 20-minutes away