Downtown & central
Dubai Hills Estate
A 2,700-acre gated community announced in 2013 as the first phase of Mohammed Bin Rashid City, built around an 18-hole championship golf course. It combines villa and townhouse clusters with apartment blocks, Dubai Hills Mall, a large central park and King's College Hospital. Popular with families wanting green space close to the centre.
- Studio rent
- AED 80,000per year
- 1-bed rent
- AED 112,000per year
- 2-bed rent
- AED 178,000per year
- 3-bed villa rent
- AED 389,000per year
- 1-bed apartment
- AED 1.74Maverage asking
- 3-bed villa
- AED 6.25Maverage asking
Averages published by Property Finder area insights, September 2026. How they are measured.
Living in Dubai Hills Estate
Why people choose it
- Dubai Hills Park, golf course and cycling paths
- Dubai Hills Mall and a hospital inside the community
- Mix of apartments, townhouses and large villas
Worth knowing
- No metro station; nearest are 10-15 minutes by car
- School-run traffic at the community exits on Al Khail Road
- Character
- Green golf-course master community
- Master developer
- Emaar & Meraas
- Since
- 2013
- Freehold
- Yes, freehold for foreign buyers
- Homes
- Apartments, Townhouses, Villas
- Metro
- None in the district
- Getting around
- No metro; Mall of the Emirates and Equiti stations 10-15 minutes by car; bus F36 serves stops inside; Al Khail Road (E44) and Umm Suqeim Street
- Beach
- Not within walking distance
- Schools
- GEMS Wellington Academy - Al Khail
Rent or buy
Dubai Hills Estate in numbers
Renting
A strong pick for families wanting parks, a mall and schools nearby; apartments are mid-to-premium and villas are among the pricier in the city.
| Studio | AED 80,000 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | AED 112,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 178,000 |
| 3-bed villa | AED 389,000 |
Buying
Active resale and off-plan market across Emaar sub-communities, from apartment blocks to golf-course mansions in Fairway Vistas.
| 1-bed apartment | AED 1,740,000 |
|---|---|
| 3-bed villa | AED 6,255,000 |
| Gross yield | 5.99% |
How these figures are measured
- Rents: Property Finder area insights, average asking rent per year by bedroom (listing data) source
- Prices: Property Finder area insights, average asking price by bedroom (listings); psf not split by property type source
- Yield: Property Finder area insights, rental yield on DLD transactions (past 12 months) source
Asking figures reflect advertised listings, not signed contracts; transaction figures are Dubai Land Department records. Freehold: Yes, freehold for foreign buyers.
Out and about
Things to do in Dubai Hills Estate
- Dubai Hills Golf Clubgolf
18-hole championship course at the centre of the estate
- Dubai Hills Mallmall
Regional mall with shops, dining and a cinema
- Dubai Hills Parkpark
Large park with sports courts, trails and play areas
- Community cycling and running trackssport
Green corridors linking the neighbourhoods
Visiting, or just moved in? We can arrange a short stay or a tour around Dubai Hills Estate.
Addresses people ask about
Notable buildings & projects
- Maple
- Sidra Villas
- Golf Place
- Fairway Vistas
Names only, for orientation: not an offer. Ask us for what is available in each.
Nearby
Neighbouring districts
Al Barsha
central mixed low-rise neighbourhood
Al Quoz
industrial arts district, budget homes
Mohammed Bin Rashid City / Meydan
large green master plan, lagoon villas
Arjan
low- and mid-rise apartment district
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FAQ
Dubai Hills Estate: common questions
Average asking rents per year in Dubai Hills Estate: studio AED 80,000, one-bedroom AED 112,000, two-bedroom AED 178,000, three-bedroom villa AED 389,000 (Property Finder area insights, September 2026). Actual rents depend on the building, view, floor and furnishing.
Yes, freehold for foreign buyers. Foreign buyers can own homes here outright and register them with the Dubai Land Department.
No metro station inside the district. No metro; Mall of the Emirates and Equiti stations 10-15 minutes by car; bus F36 serves stops inside; Al Khail Road (E44) and Umm Suqeim Street
Dubai Hills Park, golf course and cycling paths. Dubai Hills Mall and a hospital inside the community. Mix of apartments, townhouses and large villas. On the other hand: no metro station; nearest are 10-15 minutes by car. school-run traffic at the community exits on al khail road.
Dubai Hills Golf Club (18-hole championship course at the centre of the estate); Dubai Hills Mall (regional mall with shops, dining and a cinema); Dubai Hills Park (large park with sports courts, trails and play areas); Community cycling and running tracks (green corridors linking the neighbourhoods).