DAMAC Hills Property Guide

DAMAC Hills Overview

DAMAC Hills is a master-planned golf community by DAMAC Properties covering more than 42 million square feet in Dubailand, along Umm Suqeim Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. Built around the 18-hole Trump International Golf Club Dubai and around 4 million square feet of parks and lakes, it combines villas, townhouses, mansions and apartment buildings with a mall, a five-star hotel, Malibu Bay wave pool, equestrian facilities and schools nearby.

DAMAC Hills is one of Dubai’s most complete integrated communities, home to more than 3,000 villas and townhouses and more than 4,300 apartments. In 2025 villa and townhouse prices rose 8.8% to an average of AED 1,686 per square foot, while apartment resale value rose 50% and rental contracts increased by more than 37% across the community.

Highlights

•           Championship golf: Trump International Golf Club Dubai, an 18-hole course designed by Gil Hanse.

•           Large green spaces: around 4 million square feet of parks, lakes and cycling tracks.

•           Resort amenities: Malibu Bay wave pool, a 481-room Radisson hotel and DAMAC Mall.

•           Wide choice of homes: studios, apartments, townhouses, villas and mansions.

•           Strong rental demand: apartment rental contracts up 41.5% and villa contracts up 37% in 2025.

•           Attractive yields: apartment gross yields of around 7.7%.

•           Freehold ownership: open to buyers of all nationalities.

DAMAC Hills at a glance

•           Master developer: DAMAC Properties

•           Location: Dubailand (Al Hebiah Third), Umm Suqeim Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road

•           Total area: more than 42 million square feet

•           Villas and townhouses: around 3,008 across more than 25 clusters

•           Apartments: around 4,335 in mid-rise buildings

•           Ownership: freehold, open to international buyers

•           Property types: studios, apartments, townhouses, villas and mansions

An integrated golf community

DAMAC Hills combines golf, parks, leisure and retail in a single master plan, with homes for every budget from studios to golf-course mansions. Its established amenities and continuing investment make it one of Dubai’s most popular family communities.

DAMAC Hills in Numbers

Key verified figures for DAMAC Hills, with the period and source type stated for market data.

Size and community

•           Total area: more than 42 million square feet (around 3.9 square kilometres)

•           Villas and townhouses: around 3,008 in more than 25 clusters

•           Apartments: around 4,335

•           Parks and lakes: around 4 million square feet

•           Golf: an 18-hole, par-71 championship course of 7,229 yards plus a floodlit 9-hole par-3 course

•           Golf clubhouse: around 30,000 square feet

•           Hotel: Radisson Hotel Dubai DAMAC Hills with 481 rooms

•           DAMAC Mall: more than 40 retail outlets

Market data: villas and townhouses (2025, DLD-based resale report)

•           Average price per square foot: AED 1,686, up 8.8% year on year

•           Resale value: around AED 1.95 billion across 377 transactions, up 3% in value

•           Rental contracts: 1,130, up 37% year on year

•           Gross rental yield: around 6.7%

Market data: apartments (2025, DLD-based resale report)

•           Average price per square foot: AED 1,288, up 5.5% year on year

•           Resale transactions: 800, up 35.1% year on year

•           Resale value: around AED 856 million, up 50% year on year

•           Rental contracts: 3,151, up 41.5% year on year

•           Gross rental yield: around 7.7%

Where Is DAMAC Hills? Location and Connectivity

DAMAC Hills is located in Dubailand along Umm Suqeim Road (Al Qudra Road) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, close to Motor City, Arabian Ranches and Dubai Studio City.

Key distances and travel times

•           Motor City and Arabian Ranches: around 5 to 10 minutes.

•           Mall of the Emirates: around 15 to 20 minutes.

•           Dubai Marina and JBR: around 20 to 25 minutes.

•           Downtown Dubai and DIFC: around 25 to 30 minutes.

•           Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): around 30 to 35 minutes.

•           Dubai International Airport (DXB): around 30 minutes.

Road access

DAMAC Hills has direct access to Umm Suqeim Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, connecting to Al Khail Road, Sheikh Zayed Road and Emirates Road.

DAMAC Hills Master Plan

Planning principles

•           Golf at the centre: homes arranged around the championship golf course.

•           Green network: parks, lakes and cycling tracks throughout.

•           Leisure destinations: wave pool, equestrian facilities, skate park and petting farm.

•           Mixed housing: apartments, townhouses, villas and mansions in distinct clusters.

Residential clusters

•           The Trump Estates: luxury villas and mansions on the golf course.

•           Silver Springs, Rockwood and Orchid: family villas and townhouses.

•           Loreto, Carson and Golf Promenade: apartment buildings with golf and park views.

•           Belair and Cavalli Estates: premium apartments and branded villas.

Developers and Projects in DAMAC Hills

DAMAC Properties is the master developer of DAMAC Hills and delivers its villas, townhouses and apartment buildings, including branded projects. Buyers should confirm each project’s details and registration with the developer and the Dubai Land Department.

Property types in DAMAC Hills

•           Studios and one-bedroom apartments: the most traded apartments, popular with investors.

•           Two- and three-bedroom apartments: family homes with park and golf views.

•           Townhouses: three- and four-bedroom homes.

•           Villas: four- to six-bedroom homes.

•           Mansions: large golf-course estates.

DAMAC Hills Property Prices and Market Trends

In 2025 villa and townhouse prices in DAMAC Hills rose 8.8% to an average of AED 1,686 per square foot, while apartment resale value rose 50% to around AED 856 million. Figures in this section are based on published analyses of Dubai Land Department (DLD) transaction data, with the period and source type stated. They should be confirmed at the time of purchase.

Market Overview

Demand in DAMAC Hills is driven by its golf course, green spaces, resort amenities and wide range of homes. Rental demand is particularly strong, with rental contracts rising sharply across both apartments and villas in 2025.

Key Market Indicators

•           Villa and townhouse price per square foot: AED 1,686 (2025), up 8.8% year on year.

•           Apartment price per square foot: AED 1,288 (2025), up 5.5% year on year.

•           Apartment resale value: around AED 856 million (2025), up 50% year on year.

•           Villa and townhouse resale value: around AED 1.95 billion (2025), up 3% year on year.

•           Gross rental yields: around 7.7% for apartments and 6.7% for villas and townhouses.

Typical Unit Sizes

•           Studios: around 340 to 530 square feet.

•           One-bedroom apartments: around 620 to 840 square feet.

•           Two-bedroom apartments: around 1,000 to 2,550 square feet.

•           Three-bedroom villas and townhouses: around 2,200 to 4,000 square feet.

•           Four-bedroom villas: around 3,500 to 5,500 square feet.

•           Five-bedroom villas: around 5,000 to 7,000 square feet.

•           Six-bedroom villas and mansions: around 7,000 to 18,000 square feet.

Average Resale Prices by Unit Type (2025, DLD-based resale reports)

•           Studios: approximately AED 567,000, up 7.1% year on year.

•           One-bedroom apartments: approximately AED 919,000, up 9.5% year on year.

•           Two-bedroom apartments: approximately AED 1.9 million, up 11.6% year on year.

•           Three-bedroom apartments: approximately AED 2.91 million, up 20.2% year on year.

•           Three-bedroom villas and townhouses: approximately AED 3.59 million, up 10.8% year on year.

•           Four-bedroom villas and townhouses: approximately AED 4.02 million, up 1.1% year on year.

•           Five-bedroom villas: approximately AED 7.9 million, up 10% year on year.

•           Six-bedroom villas: approximately AED 12.61 million, up 44% year on year.

Rental Market

•           Studios: average annual rent of around AED 44,900, up 9%.

•           One-bedroom apartments: around AED 67,700, up 8.3%.

•           Two-bedroom apartments: around AED 122,400, up 6.7%.

•           Three-bedroom apartments: around AED 178,100, up 4.7%.

•           Three-bedroom villas and townhouses: around AED 205,100, up 3.8%.

•           Five-bedroom villas: around AED 414,700, up 11.1%.

•           Six-bedroom villas: around AED 589,300, up 43.3%.

Market Outlook

•           Continued maturity of parks, golf and leisure facilities

•           New branded and premium projects by DAMAC

•           Growth of neighbouring Dubailand communities

•           Sustained rental demand from families and professionals

Payment Plans and Buying Costs

•           Off-plan payment plans: staged payments during construction with a balance on handover, set by the developer.

•           Ready property: purchased outright or with a mortgage.

•           Dubai Land Department registration fee: 4% of the purchase price.

•           Service charges: payable annually to the master community.

Upcoming Infrastructure in DAMAC Hills

•           Community improvements: upgrades to parks, lakes and leisure facilities.

•           New projects: further residential buildings and villas by DAMAC.

•           Wider area: continued development of Dubailand, Motor City and Al Qudra Road communities.

Long-term vision

DAMAC Hills is set to remain one of Dubai’s leading integrated golf communities, combining green spaces, resort amenities and homes for every stage of life.

Living in DAMAC Hills: Lifestyle and Amenities

Golf and leisure

•           Trump International Golf Club Dubai: 18-hole championship course, 9-hole par-3, driving range and clubhouse.

•           Malibu Bay: a wave pool and beach leisure destination.

•           Equestrian and family: horse stables, a petting farm, a skate park and sports courts.

Parks and outdoor living

•           Around 4 million square feet of parks, lakes and cycling tracks

•           Play areas, picnic spots and walking trails

Shopping, dining and hospitality

•           DAMAC Mall: more than 40 retail outlets and a Carrefour.

•           Radisson Hotel Dubai DAMAC Hills: a 481-room hotel with restaurants.

•           Community centre: clinics, nurseries and pharmacies.

Education

•           Schools nearby: Jebel Ali School, Fairgreen International School, GEMS United School and GEMS Metropole.

•           Nurseries: within the community and nearby.

Community

DAMAC Hills is home to families, professionals and golf enthusiasts who enjoy its green spaces, leisure facilities and wide range of homes.

How to Buy Property in DAMAC Hills

DAMAC Hills is a freehold area, so UAE nationals and international buyers can buy, own, let and resell property outright through the standard Dubai Land Department process.

Who Buys in DAMAC Hills

•           Investors: buyers seeking high-yield apartments with strong rental demand.

•           Families: buyers of townhouses and villas near parks and schools.

•           Golf lovers: buyers of golf-course villas and apartments.

•           Residency seekers: buyers combining a home with eligibility for a UAE residence visa.

Ownership

Freehold ownership gives full title to the property, registered with the Dubai Land Department and recorded on a title deed, or on an Oqood certificate for off-plan purchases until handover. Off-plan projects are registered with the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), and buyers’ payments are held in a dedicated project escrow account.

Golden Visa and Residency

Property ownership in Dubai can qualify buyers for a UAE residence visa, including the 10-year Golden Visa when the property value meets the government threshold. Buyers should confirm the latest criteria with the Dubai Land Department or the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.

DAMAC Hills FAQs

Where is DAMAC Hills located?

DAMAC Hills is located in Dubailand along Umm Suqeim Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, close to Motor City and Arabian Ranches.

Who developed DAMAC Hills?

DAMAC Hills is developed by DAMAC Properties.

How big is DAMAC Hills?

The community covers more than 42 million square feet, with around 3,008 villas and townhouses and around 4,335 apartments.

What is the average price per square foot in DAMAC Hills?

In 2025 villas and townhouses averaged AED 1,686 per square foot and apartments AED 1,288 per square foot. Full details are set out in the Property Prices section.

Can foreigners buy property in DAMAC Hills?

Yes. DAMAC Hills is a freehold area where international buyers can own property outright.

Does buying in DAMAC Hills qualify for a Golden Visa?

Property ownership can qualify buyers for a UAE residence visa, including the 10-year Golden Visa when the property value meets the government threshold. Buyers should confirm the latest criteria before purchase.

Important Notice

This page is provided for general information only and does not constitute financial, legal or investment advice. Figures are based on publicly available market sources at the date of publication and may change. Illustrative examples are not forecasts, and past price performance does not guarantee future results. Project details, prices, payment plans and completion dates are subject to change by the developer. Readers should verify all information independently and consult licensed professionals before making any investment decision.