Dubai

Dubai Hills Estate Investment Guide (2026)

Master-planned family community with golf, schools, low-rise villas.

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Avg price / sqft
AED 1,480
Gross Yield
5.6%
Net Yield
4.1%
Occupancy
96%

About Dubai Hills Estate

Dubai Hills Estate is Emaar's flagship family masterplan: 1,450 hectares of villas, townhouses, and mid-rise apartments built around an 18-hole championship golf course. Strong appeal to families and end-users pushes tenure long and vacancies low. Limited new supply keeps pricing firm.

Unit-type market snapshot

Unit
Avg sale price
Avg annual rent
Gross yield
1BR apt
AED 1,550,000
AED 95,000
6.1%
2BR apt
AED 2,550,000
AED 145,000
5.7%
Townhouse 3BR
AED 3,950,000
AED 220,000
5.6%
Villa 4BR+
AED 9,500,000
AED 450,000
4.7%

Based on active Bayut / Property Finder listings and DLD transactions. Updated April 2026.

Service charge
AED 13/sqft
per year
Transactions (12m)
4,500
sales recorded
Avg days on market
44 days
list to sale

Pros

  • Strong family demographics — long tenancies
  • High occupancy (96%+)
  • Golf course, parks, top schools (Repton, GEMS Wellington)
  • Low service charges for masterplan quality

Watchouts

  • Entry ticket is higher than JVC/Al Furjan
  • Lower yield than value areas
  • Less STR-friendly (regulations + buyer profile)

Who should invest in Dubai Hills Estate?

End-users and long-term family-rental investors seeking stability over yield maximization.

Landmarks and amenities

Dubai Hills Golf ClubDubai Hills MallKings' School

Top developers

Emaar

Frequently asked questions

Is Dubai Hills Estate only villas?

No. Mid-rise apartments (Collective, Park Heights, Executive Residences), townhouses (Maple, Sidra), and villa clusters (Parkway Vistas, Fairways) all exist.

How does Dubai Hills compare to Arabian Ranches?

Dubai Hills is newer, closer to Downtown, and has apartments alongside villas. Arabian Ranches is established, more remote, and villa-only.

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Closing costs
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