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Dubai Hills Estate

Dubai Hills Estate

Emaar's flagship master community — golf course, mall, parks, and a top-tier school catchment.

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Dubai Hills Estate is an Emaar master community spanning 11 million square metres, anchored by an 18-hole championship golf course, the Dubai Hills Mall, and a 282,000 sqm central park. Average villa price AED 4.5M, apartment AED 1,950/sqft. Gross yield 5.8% (apartments) / 4.5% (villas). Best for: families upgrading from Marina/JVC, end-users, long-term capital appreciation buyers.
Avg price / sqft
AED 1,950
Gross yield
5.8%
Days on market
45 days
Freehold
Yes

Numbers, not vibes

Metric1 BR2 BR3 BR
Average annual rentAED 90,000AED 140,000AED 210,000
Average sale priceAED 1.45MAED 2.40MOn enquiry
Service chargeAED 14 – 20 / sqft (apartments); plot fees apply for villas
Who lives here
~30,000 residents
BritishEmiratiIndianRussianAmerican
Connectivity
Metro: None on-site (Dubai Hills Metro Extension scheduled 2027)
DIFC: 20 min · DXB: 25 min
Schools nearby
  • GEMS Wellington AcademyOutstanding (KHDA) · 0.5km
  • Kings' School Al BarshaOutstanding (KHDA) · 5.2km

Our view on Dubai Hills Estate

Dubai Hills Estate is what Emaar built when it wanted to define what 'liveable luxury Dubai' looks like — a curated balance of golf, schools, retail, and parks in one continuous, well-managed environment. It's the area families upgrade *to* once they've outgrown Marina apartments or JVC starter homes. Apartments here trade at a premium to JVC but with stronger long-term hold value; villas here trade at a discount to Arabian Ranches and Palm but with newer infrastructure.

DLD transaction data

Recent sales in Dubai Hills Estate

Pulled from Dubai Land Department records. These are the last transactions we could verify — not listing prices, actual prices paid.

DateBuildingBRSizePriceAED/sqft
12 Apr 2026Park Heights2 BR1,340 sqftAED 2,950,000AED 2,201
09 Apr 2026Sidra Villas4 BR4,200 sqftAED 8,500,000AED 2,024

Frequently asked about Dubai Hills Estate

Among the best in Dubai. The 282,000 sqm central park (with skate park, splash pads, and play areas), top-rated schools within the community, the Dubai Hills Mall, and a wide network of cycling/jogging tracks make it a natural choice for families with kids aged 0–18.

Thinking about Dubai Hills Estate?

We've transacted in this area for 5 years — building-by-building. Tell us your brief, we'll send you a shortlist that reflects the real stock, not the listing portal front page.

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