Damac Hills

Life in Damac Hills

DAMAC Hills - originally known as Akoya by DAMAC - is the flagship community of DAMAC Properties. Located in Dubailand off Al Qudra Road (D63) and Hessa Street (D61), it's a gated master community designed around an 18-hole championship golf course, with a horizontal, spacious layout that feels worlds apart from Dubai's high-rise city centre.

The community is home to a diverse mix of properties. Villa clusters like Brookfield, Pelham, Rockwood, and The Park offer spacious three to six-bedroom homes with private gardens, many with views over the golf course or landscaped parkland. Townhouse collections like Topanga and Silver Springs provide a slightly more compact option for families who still want outdoor space and privacy. For those preferring apartment living, towers like Golf Vita and Loreto offer modern one to three-bedroom units with access to shared pools and gyms.

What sets DAMAC Hills apart for families is the sheer range of outdoor amenities. The community park features walking and cycling tracks, outdoor gym equipment, yoga spaces, BBQ areas, and a skate park. There's a wave pool, fishing lake, horse stables, football pitches, and tennis courts. Akoya Drive provides the social hub - a 2.5-kilometre strip of dining, retail, and entertainment. The DAMAC Mall adds further shopping and services, and a Carrefour ensures everyday convenience.

The Radisson Hotel Dubai DAMAC Hills sits within the community, offering five-star hospitality, and the Trump International Golf Club's luxury clubhouse provides fine dining, an infinity pool, and a health club. It's a community that genuinely delivers on the promise of resort-style living every day of the week.

Getting to VHPS City of Arabia

From DAMAC Hills, the drive to Victory Heights Primary School City of Arabia takes approximately 12 minutes. The route heads straight along Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street (D54) before connecting to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) towards City of Arabia. It's a clean, uncomplicated route along major dual carriageways with consistent traffic flow.

Both communities sit within the wider Dubailand area, so this is a suburban-to-suburban commute rather than a drive into the city. For families who already enjoy the pace of life in DAMAC Hills, the journey to school feels like a natural extension of that unhurried lifestyle.

For families who prefer transport support, the school works with bus providers to serve key residential areas across Dubailand. It's worth getting in touch with the admissions team to discuss current bus route availability for DAMAC Hills.

Why Families in Damac Hills Choose VHPS City of Arabia

Victory Heights Primary School City of Arabia opened in August 2025 as the youngest member of the Victory Heights family — a sister campus to the long-established Victory Heights Primary School in Dubai Sports City, which holds the coveted KHDA Outstanding rating and was also awarded Outstanding by British Schools Overseas.

VHPS City of Arabia is built on the same foundations of Nurture, Challenge, and Excel, with the same leadership expertise and teaching philosophy that made the original school one of the most respected primaries in the emirate.

Here's what makes the school a natural fit for families in the community:

1. A small school with a big heart. VHPS City of Arabia is intentionally small, ensuring every child is known, valued, and supported. Class sizes are kept manageable, and the leadership team — led by Founding Principal Mr Ben Rothwell — is visible, approachable, and deeply invested in every family's experience.
2. British curriculum excellence. The school follows the National Curriculum for England from Foundation Stage through to Year 6, with a strong emphasis on the fundamentals: phonics, handwriting, reading, and oracy. Specialist teaching in STEAM, music, PE, swimming, and Arabic enriches the curriculum from the earliest years.
3. Outstanding inclusion. With a dedicated Head of Inclusion overseeing provision across all Victory Heights campuses, families can be confident that children with additional learning needs receive early identification and personalised support.
4. A focus on wellbeing. VHPS was one of the first schools in Dubai to establish a Staff Wellbeing Charter, and that culture of care extends to every child. The school actively measures pupil wellbeing and takes a proactive approach to supporting the whole child — not just their academic progress.

The Neighbourhood — What's Nearby

DAMAC Hills is increasingly self-contained, with a growing range of amenities within the community and strong links to surrounding areas:

1. Healthcare: Clinics and pharmacies are available within the community. Mediclinic Arabian Ranches and Mediclinic Parkview Hospital in Al Barsha are both within a short drive for more comprehensive medical services.
2. Retail and dining: DAMAC Mall offers around 40 retail outlets and restaurants. Akoya Drive provides a 2.5-kilometre strip of dining, cafes, and entertainment. Carrefour covers everyday essentials, and larger shopping destinations like Mall of the Emirates are around 20 minutes away.
3. Sport and leisure: The Trump International Golf Club offers championship golf, a luxury clubhouse, and health club. The community park has walking and cycling tracks, outdoor gyms, a skate park, football pitches, tennis courts, a wave pool, and horse stables. The Radisson Hotel Dubai provides five-star dining and spa facilities.
4. Entertainment: Dubai Autodrome is adjacent to the community. Dubai Miracle Garden, IMG Worlds of Adventure, and Global Village (seasonal) are all within a short drive.
5. Nearby communities: DAMAC Hills neighbours Motor City, Dubai Studio City, Mudon, Arabian Ranches, and The Sustainable City.
6. Connectivity: Al Qudra Road (D63) and Hessa Street (D61) connect to Emirates Road (E611) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311). Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina are both approximately 25 minutes away, and Dubai International Airport around 25 minutes.

Start Your Journey

We believe the best way to understand what makes Victory Heights special is to see it in action. We offer personal school tours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the school day. There's no better way to get a true feel for our school - you'll see lessons in progress, experience the energy of the classrooms, and have the chance to ask questions as you walk through every part of the campus. Thursday tours are led by a member of our senior leadership team, offering a deeper insight into our vision, values, and what sets Victory Heights apart.

Can't make it during the week? We also host Open Mornings on selected Saturdays from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, giving prospective families the opportunity to tour the campus and meet the team in a relaxed, informal setting. Keep an eye on our social media channels for upcoming dates.