ABOUT UMM AL DAMAN
Umm Al Daman is an emerging low-density community in eastern Dubai, located along Dubai–Al Ain Road and close to Madinat Hind 3, Le Hemaira and Al Rowaiyah Third. Dubai Statistics Centre records Umm Al Daman as Community 824, with a population of 344 in 2024.
The area is transitioning from a predominantly rural and functional setting into an emerging residential district, with new villa and townhouse developments planned alongside infrastructure improvements. Its location also provides convenient access to Dubai Outlet Mall and the wider Dubailand and Academic City areas.
IN A NUTSHELL
- Official community: Umm Al Daman
- Community number: 824
- Location: Eastern Dubai
- Main road: Dubai–Al Ain Road (E66)
- Nearby communities: Madinat Hind 3, Le Hemaira and Al Rowaiyah Third
- Dubai Outlet Mall: approximately 7 km
- Dubai Silicon Oasis: approximately 15 km
- Downtown Dubai: approximately 25 minutes
- Dubai International Airport: approximately 20–25 minutes
- Current residential market: Emerging
- Main upcoming property types: Villas and townhouses
- Major current developments: Green Wood Royal and Leos Royal
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Umm Al Daman is a developing community positioned along the Dubai–Al Ain Road, with its surroundings characterised by low-density development, open land and emerging residential projects. Its location near Madinat Hind 3 and Al Rowaiyah Third places it within Dubai's expanding eastern development corridor.
The area's residential transformation is being led by new villa and townhouse developments, while infrastructure investment is also increasing. Dubai Municipality has launched a stormwater trunk-line project serving Umm Al Daman, Hind 3 and Hind 4, strengthening drainage infrastructure as development progresses.
PROPERTIES IN UMM AL DAMAN
Umm Al Daman currently has a limited established residential market, with most new residential supply coming through off-plan villa and townhouse projects. Green Wood Royal and Leos Royal are the two publicly listed residential developments currently identified in the area, both scheduled for completion in Q4 2028. Ready-property transaction data remains too limited to establish dependable community-wide apartment, villa or townhouse averages, so neighbouring areas have not been used to fill the gaps.
RENTAL TRENDS IN UMM AL DAMAN
- Apartments: Not available — Umm Al Daman has no established apartment rental market yet, with current residential development focused mainly on villas and townhouses.
- Villas: Not available — the area’s main villa projects are still under construction and are scheduled for handover in Q4 2028, so there is not yet enough completed rental activity to establish a reliable average.
- Townhouses: Not available — the current townhouse supply is primarily off-plan, meaning there is insufficient completed rental transaction data to calculate a dependable average.
SALES TRENDS IN UMM AL DAMAN
Villas:
- Current registered resale average: Not available
- Green Wood Royal launch price: from AED 3.6 million
- Leos Royal launch price: from AED 3.61 million
Townhouses:
- Current registered resale average: Not available
- Green Wood Royal launch price: from AED 3.6 million
- Leos Royal launch price: from AED 3.61 million
POPULAR BUILDINGS & DEVELOPMENTS IN UMM AL DAMAN
- Umm Al Daman Villa Complex
- Green Wood Royal — within Umm Al Daman
- Leos Royal — within Umm Al Daman
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES IN UMM AL DAMAN
- Dubai–Al Ain Road (E66) — direct access
- Emirates Road (E611) — approximately 10–15 minutes
- Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) — approximately 10–15 minutes
- Dubai Outlet Mall — approximately 7–10 minutes
- Dubai Silicon Oasis — approximately 15 minutes
- Downtown Dubai — approximately 25 minutes
- Dubai International Airport — approximately 20–25 minutes
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEAR UMM AL DAMAN
- Al Ain Road Ahazij Underpass bus stops — approximately 1 km
- Dubai Outlet Mall bus stop — approximately 7 km
- Dubai Metro — no station within the community
- Nearest practical metro connections — approximately 20–30 minutes by car
MOSQUES IN UMM AL DAMAN
- Local mosques — within the surrounding community
- Dubai Mosque, Al Rowaiyah Third — approximately 3 km
- Al Rawyah Masjid, Al Rowaiyah Third — approximately 3 km
OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP NEAR UMM AL DAMAN
- Churches in Oud Metha — approximately 25–30 minutes
- Hindu temples in Bur Dubai — approximately 25–30 minutes
- Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara, Jebel Ali — approximately 45–50 minutes
NURSERIES AND SCHOOLS NEAR UMM AL DAMAN
Nurseries near Umm Al Daman:
- Nada Kindergarten, Wadi Al Amardi — approximately 5–10 minutes
- Al Basateen Private Nursery, Al Khawaneej — approximately 10–15 minutes
- Nurseries in Dubai Silicon Oasis — approximately 15–20 minutes
Schools near Umm Al Daman:
- The Aquila School — approximately 5–10 minutes
- GEMS FirstPoint School — approximately 10 minutes
- Dubai English Speaking College — approximately 10–15 minutes
- Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou — approximately 10–15 minutes
- German International School Dubai — approximately 10–15 minutes
CLINICS AND HOSPITALS NEAR UMM AL DAMAN
- Clinics in Dubai Silicon Oasis — approximately 15–20 minutes
- Fakeeh University Hospital — approximately 15–20 minutes
- Aster Clinic, Silicon Oasis — approximately 15–20 minutes
- NMC Royal Hospital — approximately 25–30 minutes
MALLS NEAR UMM AL DAMAN
- Dubai Outlet Mall — approximately 7–10 minutes
- Cityland Mall — approximately 15–20 minutes
- Dragon Mart — approximately 20–25 minutes
- Silicon Central Mall — approximately 20–25 minutes
- City Centre Mirdif — approximately 25–30 minutes
- Dubai Hills Mall — approximately 30–35 minutes
- Dubai Mall — approximately 30–35 minutes
LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND NOTABLE LANDMARKS
- Dubai Outlet Mall — approximately 7–10 minutes
- Dubai Safari Park — approximately 15–20 minutes
- Global Village — approximately 15–20 minutes
- Dubai International Academic City — approximately 10–15 minutes
- Dubai Silicon Oasis — approximately 15–20 minutes
- Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve — approximately 20–25 minutes
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
- Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve — approximately 20–25 minutes
- Dubai Safari Park — approximately 15–20 minutes
- Global Village — approximately 15–20 minutes
- Community open spaces — within Umm Al Daman
- Desert recreation areas — within the surrounding eastern Dubai area
FITNESS & BEAUTY
- Fitness facilities at Green Wood Royal — within the development
- Fitness facilities at Leos Royal — within the development
- Gyms in Dubai Silicon Oasis — approximately 15–20 minutes
- Gyms and salons in Dubai Outlet Mall area — approximately 7–10 minutes
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS / REAL ESTATE OUTLOOK
- Residential supply is set to increase significantly, with Green Wood Royal and Leos Royal both scheduled for Q4 2028 completion.
- The two projects will introduce villas and townhouses, giving Umm Al Daman a substantially stronger residential identity than it has today.
- Stormwater infrastructure is being expanded, with Dubai Municipality's TF-25-C1 project planned to serve Umm Al Daman, Hind 3 and Hind 4, improving drainage capacity as these areas develop.
- Improved infrastructure should support future development, making the area more suitable for additional residential and supporting services over time.
- The market is likely to remain primarily villa- and townhouse-led in the near term, as the currently identified residential pipeline is concentrated in these property types rather than apartments.
- The growing residential stock should increase demand for local retail, education, healthcare and recreational services, although these supporting facilities are currently more concentrated in neighbouring communities.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Umm Al Daman is an emerging residential area rather than an established urban community, with limited existing housing and amenities but a growing pipeline of villa and townhouse developments. Its location along Dubai–Al Ain Road provides good road connectivity, while ongoing drainage and infrastructure investment should support future growth; however, residents currently depend heavily on private vehicles and nearby communities for many everyday services.
