Start with schools, then pick the home
For most families the school decides everything else. Shortlist two or three schools first, check they have places for your children's year groups, then look at homes with an easy morning drive to them.
See the schools near DAMAC Lagoons →Choosing a neighbourhood in Lagoons
Each Lagoons neighbourhood has its own look, layout and position relative to the water and the central hub. Some are fully handed over and settled; others still have building work nearby. I'll tell you honestly which ones suit young children, which are quieter and which are closest to the lagoon beaches.
Still in Europe? View homes by video
I can walk you through a home on a live video call. I'll show you the rooms, the garden, the view from the bedrooms, and the walk to the lagoon, so you can shortlist before you fly.
What to check at a viewing
- Air conditioning: ask when it was last serviced, and who pays for maintenance
- Storage, parking and the size of the garden or terrace
- Which way the home faces. Afternoon sun makes rooms hotter in summer
- Construction nearby, and how long it is likely to last
- Distance to the community gate, shops and lagoon beach
- Whether it's furnished or unfurnished. This changes the security deposit
Making an offer
An offer covers more than the rent. You'll agree the number of cheques, the start date and any requests, such as repainting or appliances. Offering fewer cheques can sometimes get you a better rent. You'll usually pay a holding deposit to take the home off the market while the contract is prepared.
General guidance only. Every tenancy is different, so always read your contract before you sign.