Dubai Hills

A golf community with villas and apartments between Downtown and the Marina. On Dubai Index it is an address for families who want both a home and an investment.

Price and yield

Average price per sqm and estimated rental yield in Dubai Hills. For comparison only, not investment advice.

26,249

AED per sqm, index average

6.09%

Estimated yield

Last updated: October 11, 2026

Based on registered sale transactions in Dubai

What defines Dubai Hills

Best for: Families and living with an investment.

For families

Villas, townhouses, parks, a mall and schools inside the community — not only tourist towers.

Golf at the centre

An 18-hole golf course is the heart of the master plan, with apartments and villas around it.

Between the two hubs

A reasonable drive to Downtown and the Marina via Al Khail — without living in the city centre or on the beach.

Freehold

A Freehold area per DLD. Full ownership for foreign buyers in properties designated for it.

About the area

Dubai Hills Estate is a planned Emaar community around an 18-hole golf course. Beside the villas and townhouses there are also apartment towers, and Dubai Hills Mall.

The location on Al Khail Road gives access both toward Downtown and DIFC and toward the Marina and the Palm — without sitting in the attractions core or on the beach. That is why the area grew as a family residential address with services inside the community.

The character differs from the Marina or Business Bay: less walk-up tourism, more parks, schools and a golf course. The index entry price is lower than Downtown and the Palm, and higher than JVC.

This is a freehold area per DLD. Dubai Index presents it for families and living with an investment — without quoting a yield as a fact for every property.

Agencies and developers active in the area

Developers and agencies active in Dubai Hills.

There are currently no marked agencies or developers in Dubai Hills. Agency index · Developer ranking

Location and distances

Estimated drive times from Dubai Hills to key destinations, outside rush hour.

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Burj Khalifa / Downtown
About 15 minutes by car
Dubai Marina
About 20 minutes by car
Palm Jumeirah
About 20 minutes by car
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
About 25 minutes by car

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dubai Hills: ownership, family fit and type of investment.

Is Dubai Hills suitable for families?

Yes — that is one of the community's main purposes: villas and townhouses, a golf course, a mall, parks and schools. There are also tower apartments for anyone who wants a lower entry price than a villa. Anyone looking for beach nightlife will prefer the Marina or the Palm.

What is the legal status — Freehold or Leasehold?

Dubai Hills Estate is a freehold area per DLD. Foreign buyers can register full ownership in properties designated for it.

Are there properties with a sea view?

No — the community is inland, around a golf course. The view is golf, parks and towers. A sea view is on Palm Jumeirah and in the Marina / JBR.

What is the investment character of the area?

Demand rests on family living, services inside the community and a location between Downtown and the Marina. It fits anyone combining a home with longer rental more than short-term tourist rental. Dubai Index compares projects without a yield promise.