Dubai Hills
Dubai Hills Estate is one of the most popular areas to reside in Dubai, with a mixed-use infrastructure, and great overall amenities. The project launched in 2014 and is a joint venture of two holding companies – Emaar Properties and Meraas Holding. This was the first phase of construction for the Mohammed Bin Rashid City district (MBR City) and is a “city within a city” due to the huge scale of the project. The total built-upon area is over 118 million sq. ft, where it is proposed to accommodate over 100,000 residents in over 30 blocks. Most of the area is set aside for vast landscaped parks and gardens, outdoor areas and a 177,165 ft cycling track. The project comprises property such as a commercial centre, hotels and hotel apartments, townhouses, mid and low-rise complexes as well as residential land plots, which are located on an area equal to 200 football fields. It is evident that no other community in the region can measure up to such size.
According to the master plan, Dubai Hills Estate is an extensive residential complex, which is essentially divided into three zones:
- The central part of the development is surrounded by 397 villas, which belong to the Parkways & Fairways community.
- In the northern districts there are two shopping centers and mid-rise residential complexes built around a 22,965 ft street with shops and restaurants.
- The third zone has a higher building density in the Maple and Sidra communities where both villas and townhouses are located. Sidra consists of three phases; the first one will present 170 villas, the second – 160 and the third will house approximately 145 villas.
It is worth noting that Dubai Hills is very popular among families with small children, as the area has four schools, a vast park with playgrounds, volleyball court, tennis court, skate park, bike paths, swimming pools and landscaped recreation areas with hammocks. As for young professionals who prefer a lively social life, this is a place where they can relax and escape their daily routine.
Infrastructure of Dubai Hills Estate
- The community is easily accessible as it is located along the Al Khail Road (E 44) and
- The community is easily accessible as it is located along the Al Khail Road (E 44) and Umm Suqeim Road as well as Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road.
- Two metro lines are planned to open near the area, but at the moment the nearest metro stations are Mall of the Emirates, Noor Islamic Bank and First Abu Dhabi Bank all located 10-15 minutes away by car.
- The nearest bus stop are in the neighbouring area of Al Barsha. With the expansion of the district, Dubai Hills Estate will have its own bus stops located throughout the area.
- Within 15-20 minutes one can reach such districts as Downtown Dubai, Al Barsha, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Internet City, Dubai Investment Park, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina and Arabian Ranches.
- Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 20 minutes away by car and Al Maktoum International Airport is 40 minutes away.
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Medical Institutions
King’s College Hospital is located within the Dubai Hills Estate next to the Al Khail Road exit and entrance. This is a new British medical center that opened in 2019. The hospital is a large 100-bed facility with a surgical department specialized in orthopedic pediatrics. There is also Mediclinic ParkView Hospital located on Umm Suqeim Street, Al Zahra Hospital and Saudi Arabia Hospital in Al Barsha. In the surrounding area, one can also find several branches of Aster Clinic as well as many large pharmacies.
Schools and Universities
British education institutions are located just 10 minutes from Dubai Hills Estate, offering learning programmes from Foundation Stage (FS1) to A / AS-Levels. Other nearby schools follow the IB and US curricula from preschool to grade 12.
The nearest CBSE schools are on Al Khail Street. There are many other schools nearby in Al Barsha and Al Barsha South, including the American School of Creative Sciences, kings’ School Dubai and Dubai Heights Academy.
Dubai Knowledge Park, known as an educational hub and is about a 15 minutes’ drive away and is home to multiple universities and colleges.Well-known options include universities such as Bradford, Wollongong and Middlesex.
Recreation and Entertainment in Dubai Hills Estate
- Dubai Hills Mall is located in the northwest of the district and is one of the main entertainment destinations. It covers an area of 2,045,142 sq. ft, which makes it comparable to the famous Mall of The Emirates. The mall will include a total of 750 shops, several restaurants, a cinema and a wide range of leisure options.
- There are multiple mosques near Dubai Hills Estate such as Abu Bakr Al Siddiq Mosque and the Al Salam Mosque, both are less than 20 minutes away.
- The largest park in the world, Dubai Hills Park, is located in the central part of the district. The area has a skate park, ice rink, 8,202 sq. ft running track, children’s playgrounds, volleyball and tennis courts as well as an outdoor gym. There is also a small recreation space for pet-owners located at the entrance to Maple 2.
- Within a 15-minute drive, residents can visit the city beach in the Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) opposite Dubai Marina, which is extremely popular with tourists.
Popular Properties of Dubai Hills Estate
Dubai Hills Estate offers several types of properties for both sale and to rent. According to Bayut’s 2020 Annual Rental Report, Dubai Hills Estate ranks as one of the most popular cottage communities in Dubai for luxury villa rentals. This tendency continued in 2021.
When buying property in Dubai Hills Estate, the ROI is 5.2% per annum for 1-bedroom apartments, 5.1% and 5% for residential units with 2-3 bedrooms. Larger units with 4-5 bedrooms generate an average ROI of 4.9% and 4.4%, while 6-7BR villas generate ROI of 3.8% and 4.3% respectively.
*The price is valid for 2025
- According to the data of DLD, the sales volume on the secondary market, as of February 2021, consisted of 75 units for villas and 22 units for apartments, where the sales price per 10 sq. ft was AED 1,153 or USD 314. As for the luxury real estate sector, the most popular choice among buyers was the golf view villas with 4-6 bedrooms in Golf Place.
- The average rental cost of housing in Dubai Hills Estate, as of February 2021, was AED 131,600, USD 36,000 for villas and AED 92,000, USD 25,000 for apartments. To be more specific, the rental price range can vary from AED 52,000, USD 14,200 for 1-bedroom apartments, while 2-bedroom apartments range from AED 65,000, USD 18,000 to AED 99,000, USD 27,000 per year. The rent for a more spacious property with three and more bedrooms will cost tenants from AED 115,000, USD 31,300 per year.
*The price is valid for 2025
Economic Attractiveness of Dubai Hills Estate
As Dubai Hills Estate is very popular with investors, the area attracts many families and young couples due to its proximity to the city and the area having a wide range of amenities closeby. As such, sales trends in Dubai Hills Estate have risen over the past few years with those looking for a more secluded home having a wide range of villas to choose from. In the enclaves of Dubai Hills Grove and Dubai Hills Views, there is a limited number of luxury villas without finishing, ranging in size from 24,993 to 29,999 sq. ft with property owners able to customize interiors and fittings according to their own preferences.
In 2019, the Park Heights Mulberry, Acacia residential complexes and the townhouses in Maple, had already been commissioned. The first two phases of Sidra Villas I and II, Parkway and Fairways were also completed in 2019 with the third phase of Sidra Villas successfully completed in 2020.
However, the area is still under construction and is expected to be fully completed in 2022. Because of this, the possibility of investing in off-plan real estate with a more profitable payment plan directly from the developer remains available for buyers. Those planning to buy a ready to move in property, will face possible temporary difficulties due to current construction work, as well as an under-developed infrastructure and a limited range of amenities, but this will change once the district is complete.
Several Projects for Both Purchase and Rent in Dubai Hills Estate
- The Maple community is considered one of the most popular developments in the area. It offers villas and townhouses with layouts of three to five bedrooms. The price of such a property starts from AED 2,350,000, approximately USD 640,000. Annual rental price starts from AED 135,000 or USD 37,000.
- The sub-community of Sidra is divided into three clusters with 3-5BR villas. In Dubai Hills Estate, it ranks 6th in terms of size. The purchase price of residential units in this area start from AED 3,200,000 or just over USD 870,000. Average rental prices in the communities of Sirda start from AED 170,000, USD 46,300 to AED 300,000, USD 82,000 per year.
- Park Heights is ranked third in terms of user searches for buying and renting. The sub-community features 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. The cost of real estate starts from AED 861,000 or USD 235,000. Renting a 2-bedroom apartment of 957 sq. ft will cost tenants AED 72,000, USD 20,000.
- Ultra-luxury residences in Golf Place offer a range of 6-bedroom mansions with a minimum area of 8,525 sq. ft, as well as 4-6BR villas and apartments ranging from 5,112 sq. ft to 7,405 sq. ft. The purchase price of a 6BR property starts from AED 6,000,000, or USD 1,600,000.
*The price is valid for 2025
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