Area guide · Dubai Hills Estate

Dubai Hills Estate: green, central and family-first.

Emaar’s master community around an 18-hole golf course and a large central park — villas, townhouses and apartments between Downtown and Dubai Marina.

Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai
Average priceAED 2,247per sq ft · −6.1% in a year
Gross rental yield6.1% (apartments) · 4.9% (villas)before costs
2-bed apartment rentAED 140,800a year · 1-bed apartment AED 90,100 · 4-bed villa AED 347,000
Drive timesDXB ~25 min · Downtown 15–20 minin normal traffic

Who Dubai Hills Estate suits

Families upgrading

Villas, parks and schools in one well-planned community.

Professionals

Apartments with quick road links to Downtown and Al Barsha.

Long-term investors

A mature Emaar community with consistent demand.

Living here

Landmarks: Dubai Hills Mall, Dubai Hills Golf Club, Dubai Hills Park, cycling tracks.

Getting around: Al Khail Road, Umm Suqeim Street and Hessa Street; no Metro.

Schools: GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail and Dubai Heights Academy nearby.

Healthcare: King’s College Hospital London – Dubai Hills.

What to check before you buy

Check the view, the orientation and how close the unit is to main roads or phases still under construction.

Developers

Emaar with Meraas. Ask us for the current launches and resale homes in Dubai Hills Estate. How we help with off-plan →

Questions

Dubai Hills Estate, answered

Is Dubai Hills Estate a good place to invest?

Apartments and homes in Dubai Hills Estate averaged about AED 2,247 per square foot in the latest quarter, with a gross rental yield of around 6.1% (apartments) · 4.9% (villas). Villas, parks and schools in one well-planned community. Check the view, the orientation and how close the unit is to main roads or phases still under construction.

How much is rent in Dubai Hills Estate?

Average annual rents were about AED 90,100 for a 1-bed apartment, AED 140,800 for a 2-bed apartment and AED 347,000 for a 4-bed villa. Rents vary by building, view and furnishing.

How far is Dubai Hills Estate from the airport?

DXB about 25 min · Downtown 15–20 min, in normal traffic.

Who are the main developers in Dubai Hills Estate?

Emaar with Meraas. Ask us for the current launches and resale homes in Dubai Hills Estate.

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Resale averages, Q3 2026: apartments AED 2,247/sq ft, villas and townhouses AED 2,707/sq ft (Metropolitan Premium Properties reports from DLD data). Rents are average annual rents. Distances and travel times are approximate. General information, not investment advice.