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Dubai Hills Estate

Golf-course villas and park-side apartments with a mall on site

Homes from
AED 1.45M
Rent from
AED 95K / yr
Gross yield
5–6.5% gross
Ownership
Freehold

What it’s like to live in Dubai Hills Estate

Dubai Hills Estate is a freehold master-planned community of villas, townhouses and apartments built around an 18-hole championship golf course, developed by Emaar in partnership with Meraas. It sits within Mohammed Bin Rashid City, between Al Khail Road and Umm Suqeim Street, roughly between Downtown Dubai and Al Barsha.

The estate mixes gated villa neighbourhoods such as Sidra, Maple and Parkway Vistas with apartment clusters along the Park and near Dubai Hills Mall. People searching for Dubai Hills villas for sale usually choose between townhouses, family villas and golf-facing mansions; those after Dubai Hills apartments for sale look at the Park Heights, Collective and Golf Place areas. Green space is the selling point: a long central park, cycling tracks and the golf course.

The honest trade-offs start with price, which has risen quickly and now sits well above most suburban villa communities. There is no metro, parts of the estate remain under construction, and traffic builds on Al Khail Road and around the mall at weekends. Plot sizes in newer townhouse clusters are small, so compare garden and plot dimensions rather than bedroom count alone. Apartments here rent well to couples and young families who want the parks and the mall without a villa budget, and the estate's steady owner-occupier base helps keep resale demand firm through slower periods in the wider Dubai market.

Getting around

Car-based. Direct access to Al Khail Road and Umm Suqeim Street; no metro station, though buses and taxis are plentiful.

Schools & family

Several international schools inside or on the edge of the estate, plus King's College Hospital Dubai Hills.

Shops & dining

Dubai Hills Mall is the anchor, with neighbourhood retail and cafes along the central park and in apartment clusters.

Leisure

Dubai Hills Golf Club, Dubai Hills Park, skate and play areas, and long walking and cycling tracks.

Prices in Dubai Hills Estate

Indicative 2026 asking levels. Individual buildings vary — check recent DLD transactions before you offer.

Indicative prices and rents in Dubai Hills Estate
HomeBuy fromRent from / yr
1 bed apartmentAED 1,450,000AED 95,000
2 bed apartmentAED 2,200,000AED 140,000
3 bed townhouseAED 2,800,000AED 220,000
4 bed villaAED 4,500,000AED 350,000
5–6 bed villaAED 8,000,000AED 550,000

Gross rental yield: 5–6.5% gross (indicative).

The good

  • Central location between Downtown and Al Barsha
  • Parks, golf and cycling tracks throughout
  • Mall, hospital and schools on the estate
  • Strong developer backing from Emaar and Meraas

The trade-offs

  • Premium prices compared with other villa communities
  • No metro; car-dependent
  • Small plots in some newer townhouse clusters

Homes in Dubai Hills Estate

Questions

Dubai Hills Estate, answered

How much are Dubai Hills villas for sale?

As an indicative 2026 guide, townhouses in Dubai Hills Estate start from around AED 2.8 million, three- and four-bedroom villas from about AED 4.5 million, and five- to six-bedroom golf-facing villas from about AED 8 million. Mansions on the golf course sell for many times that.

Are there apartments for sale in Dubai Hills?

Yes. Dubai Hills Estate has a large apartment market around the central park and Dubai Hills Mall. As an indicative 2026 level, one-bedrooms start around AED 1.45 million and two-bedrooms around AED 2.2 million, with park or golf views adding a premium.

Is Dubai Hills Estate freehold?

Yes. Dubai Hills Estate is freehold, open to buyers of any nationality with a Dubai Land Department title deed. Standard purchase costs apply, including the 4% DLD transfer fee, and eligible purchases can support a residence or Golden Visa. Check the service charge for the specific cluster before you commit.

Does Dubai Hills Estate have a metro?

No. There is no metro station in Dubai Hills Estate today, so most residents drive. The estate sits between Al Khail Road and Umm Suqeim Street, which keeps Downtown, Al Barsha and the Marina within a short drive outside rush hours.

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