Riverside - Olive

A hydroponic farm supplying the community's kitchens

Olive is part of Damac Riverside, a community DAMAC Properties is building around water and healthy eating, in Dubai Investment Park 2. The cluster groups 4 and 5-bedroom townhouses, including an end unit (THRS-E) with 316.56 sqm of saleable area spread over three floors. The project's main selling point isn't a sea view or height, but a lifestyle built around nutrition and physical activity. A community hydroponic farm supplies organic ingredients for outdoor cooking classes and the local restaurant. Handover is set for 30 June 2028, on a freehold basis. The positioning clearly targets expat families looking for a house rather than an apartment, in a developing area in southwest Dubai.

Twelve minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport

The location bets on Dubai's future southern hub. Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is 12 minutes away, an airport set to become the world's largest and to handle a growing share of the emirate's air traffic. The former Expo 2020 site, now the District 2020 development, is 10 minutes away. DAMAC Mall is a 14-minute drive, Trump International Golf Club 15 minutes, Global Village 16 minutes and Dubai Outlet Mall 19 minutes. The community relies on Emirates Road and nearby major routes (Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Sheikh Zayed Road) to reach the rest of the city. This is still a developing area, meaning residents will live alongside construction for a few years, but it also comes with lower entry prices than more established districts.

Floating restaurants, a cinema on the water and an opera stage

Damac Riverside carries its water theme through into its leisure facilities. Portofino restaurant, inspired by the Ligurian village, serves Italian cuisine right on the water, alongside an island restaurant surrounded by greenery. Evenings continue with a floating cinema and an opera set on a stage built for musical performances. On the relaxation side, a floating marriage proposal deck frames the water views, while an amphitheater hosts community shows. The list of facilities goes well beyond the usual catalogue, with a floating climbing wall, water-based sports and a games zone. For families, Kidz Adventure Land works as a central activity hub for children.

A spa, an essential-oil lake and dedicated peace rooms

Wellness runs through much of the project. The spa offers treatments, paired with a therapeutic lake where essential oils are meant to aid recovery. Dedicated peace rooms aim to restore healthy sleep cycles and provide spaces for solitude, an unusual feature for a townhouse community in Dubai. Calisthenics stations and outdoor fitness equipment round out the sports offering, focused on bodyweight training set against the landscape. Malibu Cove adds an artificial beach at the heart of the community for swimming and sunbathing. Together, these elements shape a daily routine built around food, exercise and recovery, rather than just a list of standalone amenities.

Three floors, warm timber and large windows

Olive's townhouses lean on clean geometric lines and generous balconies. The architecture aims to blend the facades into the community's green surroundings, pairing organic touches with contemporary volumes. Inside, DAMAC combines warm wood tones, modern tiling and large windows that frame the green spaces. The end unit's layout spans ground, first and second floors, a configuration suited to larger families who want to separate living areas from bedrooms. Olive sits alongside three neighboring clusters named Ivy, Lush and Sage, which share the same architectural language. The choice of 4 and 5-bedroom units targets buyers settling in for the long term, not investors looking for a quick turnaround.