Community guide · Dubai
Living in Dubai Hills Estate
Emaar's 'Green Heart of Dubai': family homes around an 18-hole championship golf course, Dubai Hills Park and Dubai Hills Mall.
About Dubai Hills Estate
Emaar calls Dubai Hills Estate the Green Heart of Dubai. It is centred on an 18-hole championship golf course and sits between Downtown Dubai and the desert.
Homes range from apartments to townhouses and villas, among parks and schools, with Dubai Hills Park and Dubai Hills Mall inside the community. Emaar keeps releasing new buildings such as Hillsedge and Parkwood.
Key facts
EmirateDubai
OwnershipConfirm per unit
Home typesApartments, townhouses, villas
Main developerEmaar
Price per sq ft*Ask uslatest prices on request
Rental yield*Ask usdepends on the unit
Market data: registered sales
What homes in Dubai Hills Estate actually sold for, from sales registered with the Dubai Land Department.
Sales registered (12 months)2,411
Median sale priceAED 2,161,770+4.9% vs previous 12 months
Median price per sq ftAED 2,400-0.2% vs previous 12 months
Gross rental yield6.0%median rent vs median price
Off-plan share of sales59.4%
| Home type | Median sale price | Median rent | Gross yield | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | AED 960,000 | AED 72,000 a year | 7.5% | 41 |
| 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,738,888 | AED 90,000 a year | 5.9% | 1,114 |
| 2-bedroom apartments | AED 2,692,409 | AED 140,000 a year | 5.7% | 894 |
| 3-bedroom apartments | AED 4,454,970 | AED 246,000 a year | 6.2% | 325 |
Your guide to Dubai Hills Estate
Buying in Dubai Hills Estate
- Emaar listed Dubai Hills Estate among its most active launch areas in 2026, with releases such as Hillsedge and Parkwood.
- Foreign buyers can own freehold in Dubai's designated freehold areas. We confirm every unit's title and status with the Dubai Land Department before you pay anything.
- Budget for the one-off 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee. It is a purchase cost, not a yearly tax.
- Homes worth AED 2 million or more can qualify for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa, off-plan included. The authorities make the final decision.
Renting in Dubai Hills Estate
- Popular with families for its parks, schools and Dubai Hills Mall. Ask us for available homes.
- Every Dubai lease is registered on Ejari.
- Rent increases at renewal follow the RERA rental index, so check the official calculator before you agree a new rent.
Investing in Dubai Hills Estate
- A mature, established community with a mix of ready and off-plan stock, so you can choose between rental income now or an off-plan entry.
- Individuals' rental income from UAE property is outside UAE Corporate Tax (Cabinet Decision No. 49 of 2023), and there is no annual property tax.
Selling or letting in Dubai Hills Estate
- Buyers compare ready homes with new Emaar releases here, so price it right. Ask us for a valuation.
- New launches compete for the same buyers, so a ready home has to stand out on price, condition and photos. We handle all of that for you.
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Availability changes often. Tap a project to see its page, sold or selling. Ask the expert which homes are still on sale.
Lifestyle and amenities
Golf
18-hole championship golf course at the centre (Emaar).
Parks
Dubai Hills Park and green spaces throughout.
Shopping
Dubai Hills Mall inside the community.
Schools
Family homes among parks and schools (Emaar).
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Getting around
- Downtown Dubai · nearby*
- Dubai Hills Mall · in the community
Dubai Hills Estate FAQs
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Sources (checked 14 October 2026)
This guide is general information, not legal or financial advice. Prices, yields and rules change; we confirm the latest position before you commit.
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