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DAMAC HILLS

mixed community

AED 1,670/sqft+22.0%YoY

Buyer read

Studios offer a clear entry, but off-plan sales dominate

Studios have a median sale price of AED 714K. 59% of recent sales are off-plan, while market activity ranks below average. The downside profile is moderate, based on 3 of 5 available inputs.

Entry unit

AED 714K

Studio median · 2026 YTD

Recent sale mix

59% off-plan

High supply-pressure proxy

Market activity

Below average

Relative to Dubai communities

Downside profile

Moderate

3 of 5 risk inputs available

A luxury community built around the Trump International Golf Club Dubai. Features villas, townhouses, and apartments in a resort-style setting.

Median PSF

AED 1,670

All types

YoY change

+22.0%

5-yr sales

9,347

DLD transactions

Gross yield

7.4%

Ejari, last 12m

DLD records through October 2026FreshYieldFreshForecastFresh
DAMAC Properties· Premium11,817residents· 2026 est.· 5K householdsEst. 2014
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DUBUY VERDICT

Exceptional amenity density, weaker transit

DAMAC HILLS offers exceptional amenity density with public-transport coverage is unscored. The mapped inventory covers 32 named venues; use the detail cards below to check the categories that matter to your routine.

Amenity access

85/100

Outdoor access

—

Transit

—

Mapped venues

32

Dining

2/100

14 mapped

Shopping

3/100

8 mapped

Health

2/100

2 mapped

Nightlife

10/100

3 mapped bars

HighlightsTrump International Golf ClubDAMAC MallResort-style living

DUBUY VERDICT

Standout on yield and growth worth serious attention

DAMAC HILLS sits in the top tier for both rental yield and 3-year price appreciation — a rare combination in Dubai. Liquidity is deep.

YoY change

+22.0%

3-yr growth

+39%

Gross yield

7.4%

5yr volume

9,347

Median PSF

AED 1,670

All types

YoY change

+22.0%

5-yr sales

9,347

DLD transactions

Gross yield

7.4%

Ejari, last 12m

DAMAC HILLS is a mixed apartment-and-villa community in Dubai with 9,347 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 1,670, up 22.0% year-on-year, outperforming the city-wide 5.4% benchmark. Use the evidence groups above to test daily life, market depth, available homes, and downside before deciding what to do next.

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Pre-filled with DAMAC HILLS median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.

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Property priceAED 1.43M
Down payment25% · AED 358K

Monthly payment

AED 6K

Loan AED 1.07M · 25 yrs @ 4.5%

Indicative only — real rates vary by bank, residency status and credit profile. UAE typically requires 20–25% down for residents, 35–50% for non-residents.

Explore property types:Apartments(6,436)Villas(1,299)

PROPERTY CATALOGUE

Homes in DAMAC HILLS

DAMAC HILLS is led by apartments, with 60 named developments and home types available to research.

Home types

4

Registered and marketed

Typical size

675 sqft

Community median

Named homes

60

Projects and home types

Floor plans

0 licensed

Rights-cleared only

Apartments

Studio, 1 B/R, 2 B/R, 3 B/R, 5 B/R

406–1,368 sqft

Villas

3 B/R, 4 B/R, 5 B/R, 6 B/R, 7 B/R

Not published

Hotel apartments

Studio, 1 B/R, 2 B/R, 3 B/R

460–1,245 sqft

Includes DAMAC HILLS - CARSON, DAMAC HILLS - ARTESIA, DAMAC DISTRICT and 57 more.

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Market temperature & historical discussion for DAMAC HILLS

Archived discussion themes: Praised for excellent family amenities including parks, beach access, and sports facilities. Criticised for build quality issues reported with structures deteriorating prematurely.

Market temperatureBelow average43rd percentileDLD transaction velocity, asking-price compression, acceleration and stability · updated 2026-11-03

Historical discussion

Below average

historical discussion rank among covered Dubai areas

Dated 2021–2026 archive from r/dubai, r/UAE and r/expats · 168 on-topic mentions · latest item Jul 17, 2026 · last scored 2026-07-21

Discussion trend

Steady

+0.00 per year

Mostly discussed by

residents

42% of mentions

Sentiment over time

+0.40-0.4Q2 25: sentiment -0.12, n=22Q2 25Q3 25: sentiment -0.25, n=19Q3 25Q4 25: sentiment -0.24, n=28Q1 26: sentiment -0.30, n=26Q1 26Q2 26: sentiment -0.28, n=57Q2 26Q3 26: sentiment -0.24, n=9Q3 26

Axis zoomed to the observed range (-0.4 to +0.4); sentiment scores still use the full −1 to +1 scale.

Sentiment from Q2 2025 to Q3 2026 moved from -0.12 to -0.24. Based on 161 mentions across 6 quarters.

What people praise

  1. +Excellent family amenities including parks, beach access, and sports facilities×19
  2. +Large units at competitive rental prices compared to alternatives×10
  3. +Newer clusters show significantly improved construction quality and design×3
  4. +Reasonable commute times to DCC despite distance from city center×3
  5. +3-bedroom villas competitively priced compared to 1-bedroom apartments×3

What people criticise

  1. −Build quality issues reported with structures deteriorating prematurely×8
  2. −Low-flying jets create loud noise disturbances lasting several minutes×7
  3. −Location is far from main Dubai areas requiring longer commutes×4
  4. −Construction quality issues including water leaks during rain×4
  5. −Older clusters suffer from notably lower build quality and durability×3

Who's talking

Residents 42%Considering a move 42%Investors 11%Agents / brokers 4%Tourists 1%

Communities with similar vibes

Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.

Based on 168 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Latest collected item: Jul 17, 2026. Last scored 2026-07-21. Read the full methodology.

MARKET VERDICT

Price momentum is positive over the longer cycle

DAMAC HILLS is outperforming Dubai's current 5.4% annual benchmark. Read price direction together with volume, yield, and forecast confidence rather than treating one change figure as a buy signal.

YoY change

+22.0%

3-yr growth

+39%

12m sales

2,078

Forecast

low

Current PSF

AED 1,758

6-month forecast

+7.0%

Forecast range

1,636–2,124

AED per sqft

Confidence

Low

Model confidence

HOMES & LISTINGS VERDICT

There is enough stock to narrow by name

DAMAC HILLS is led by apartments, with 60 named developments and home types available to research.

Named profiles

60

Primary stock

Mixed

Agent evidence

Available

Off-plan mix

59%

Named profiles

60

complete catalogue

Primary stock

Mixed

65% of observed mix

12m sales

2,078

DLD transactions

Agent evidence

Available

Observed listing specialists

RISK & SUPPLY VERDICT

The downside needs explicit underwriting

Supply concentration, delivery pipeline, leverage, liquidity, flood exposure, and forecast uncertainty can change the exit case. The current downside profile is moderate with 3 of 5 composite inputs available.

Supply pressure

high

Downside

Moderate

Forecast confidence

low

Mapped greenery

Exceptional

Off-plan share

59%

Recent ready/off-plan sales

Supply pressure

High

2,078 sales sampled

Downside profile

Moderate

3 of 5 inputs

Forecast confidence

Low

Scenario confidence

Market Context

Dubai Property Index
153.7
+5.4% YoY (citywide DLD)
This Area vs Market
Outperforming
+22.0% vs +5.4%
Housing Inflation
5.3%
Annual (Dubai average)

Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. DAMAC HILLS is growing faster than the citywide average, indicating strong local demand.

Schools nearby

1 school · UK

DubaiSchools.ai

KHDA inspector notes

“The high standards of care and the attention to the welfare, wellbeing of students”

“The strong partnerships with parents”

KHDA-licensed nurseries nearby(5 within range)

Jebel ALi Village Early Childhood Center (Branch)0.3 km
Jebel ALi Village Early Childhood Center (Branch)1.0 km
Building Blocks Nursery LLC1.0 km
Emirates British Nursery Llc Branch1.2 km

Straight-line distances; real walking/driving routes typically 20–40% longer.

Full school analysis on DubaiSchools.ai

KHDA inspection history · fee trajectories · curriculum search · admissions data

Source: DubaiSchools.ai · KHDA inspection ratings, demand scores, and fees curated from public records.

Local amenities

Mapped amenities within a 2.5km straight-line radius • 32 total outlets near DAMAC HILLS

High amenity density
Amenity access score
85/100

High amenity density · based on mapped POI density, not routed walking conditions

Food & Drink
14
Restaurants8
Cafes & Coffee2
Bars & Nightlife3
Click to explore venues
Shopping
8
Supermarkets8
Mini Marts0
Click to explore venues
Health
2
Pharmacies1
Clinics1
Click to explore venues
Lifestyle
5
Gyms & Fitness3
Spas0
Salons2
Click to explore venues

Lifestyle Scores

Dining2/100
Shopping3/100
Health2/100
Nightlife10/100
B2 BanksATM1 ATMs

Data source: OpenStreetMap • 2.5km straight-line radius • Source snapshot: November 2026

Transport & Lifestyle

Exceptional greenery
34 park features

Exceptional mapped greenery · #10 of 86 mapped Dubai communities The 34 figure counts OpenStreetMap park-tagged features within 2.5km of the community centre. It does not mean 34 distinct named parks or confirm walking access.

Airport access

Drive times from DAMAC HILLS to Dubai airports

DXB
Dubai International
27.7 km
Off-peak33 min
Normal44 min
Peak hour1h 20m
Via Al Khail Road (E44) → Airport Road
~1 Salik toll gate
DWCNearest
Al Maktoum International
17.1 km
Off-peak20 min
Normal27 min
Peak hour49 min
Via Emirates Road (E611) → Expo Road
~1 Salik toll gate

Future: Expanding to become world's largest airport by 2040

AUH
Abu Dhabi International
89.3 km
Off-peak1h 47m
Normal2h 23m
Peak hour4h 17m
Via Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) → Abu Dhabi
~3 Salik toll gates

Strategic Airport Location

Closer to Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) - Dubai's future main hub. Only 27 min drive vs 44 min to DXB.

Drive times are estimates based on distance and typical Dubai traffic patterns. Actual times may vary based on traffic conditions and route taken.

Future developmentsDeveloping outlook

Area Outlook

Some infrastructure improvements planned. Area is maturing with ongoing development.

Planned & Ongoing Projects (1)

Infra

Emirates Road (E311) Capacity Upgrade

Under Construction

Widening and improvement of Emirates Road to handle increased traffic from growing southern communities.

2026
Key Benefits:
  • Reduced commute times
  • Better connectivity to Dubai South
  • Supports residential growth

Data compiled from Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, RTA announcements, developer publications, and official government sources. Project timelines are subject to change.

Observed listing specialists

Agents with real choice in DAMAC HILLS

77 matching sale adverts across 51 agents. Ranked by unique listings, not paid placement or a claim of service quality.

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#1 by matching listings

Danial Hatampour

Agency not supplied by feed

7

100% of observed sale portfolio here

AED 2.6M–10.4M

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#2 by matching listings

Albert Vinicius da Silva Andrade

Agency not supplied by feed

6

32% of observed sale portfolio here

AED 3.6M–5.7M

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#3 by matching listings

Zoe King

Agency not supplied by feed

6

21% of observed sale portfolio here

AED 1.1M–9.5M

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Observed 2 Nov 2026. One physical home can be advertised more than once; use this shortlist to find agents with options, then verify the individual RERA licence and interview them.

Active listings in DAMAC HILLS

Sale and rental listings pulled from PropertyFinder. Filter by purpose, bedrooms, or price — sort live.

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30-DAY REPRICING

Collecting repricing evidence for DAMAC HILLS

Dubuy is validating advertised asking-price reductions before publishing this community signal. Zeros are withheld until comparable collection runs and the accuracy audit pass.

Completed runs

25

Minimum release

4 runs

Audit sample

0

State

paused

Advert-level changes, not unique homes or completed-sale discounts.

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Market history

Prices fell 2.3% while sales rose 1% last quarter.

Median sale price per sqft and registered sales, by completed quarter. Volume often moves before price.

Price/sqft Sales

Latest median PSF

AED 1,604

Q3 2026

3m price change

-2.3%

vs prior completed quarter

Quarter sales

3,002

Q3 2026

3m sales change

+1.4%

vs prior completed quarter

Completed quarters are used instead of raw 1-month changes because DLD registrations typically lag 4–8 weeks and thin monthly samples can overstate changes in the mix of homes sold.

Ready vs off-plan · DLD

Ready / resale

AED 1,172/sqft

15,271 sales

Off-plan (developer)

AED 1,706/sqft

4,798 sales

Median AED/sqft from DLD, split by registration type. Off-plan reflects developer / Oqood pricing; ready reflects secondary-market resale.

Median sale price by bedroom

DLD transaction records, 2020–2026

TypeMedian PriceAED/sqftSales
StudioAED 475K1,037
4,816
1 B/RAED 1.11M1,880
7,263
2 B/RAED 1.20M920
3,077
3 B/RAED 1.84M1,192
1,894
4 B/RAED 2.87M1,186
1,530
5 B/RAED 3.27M1,297
164

Ejari rental records

Government-filed · 132,308 rental records

+38%2020–2026
AED 45K
AED 42K
AED 42K
AED 49K
AED 55K
AED 60K
AED 62K
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

6-month forecast

From 2026Q3 · 8 quarters of data

low
+7.0%over 6mo

AED 1,758/sqft → AED 1,880/sqft

Range AED 1,636 – 2,124· +6.5 pp vs Dubai forecast (+0.5%)

Drivers

Base trend

OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo

+8.1 pp

Supply pressure

59% off-plan share — high incoming supply

-1.2 pp

Discussion momentum

Historical discussion trend +0.00 over last 4q (dated 2021–2026 Reddit archive, n=168)

+0.0 pp

OLS trend + supply pressure + dated discussion momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →

Rental yields

Gross · last 24 months Ejari ÷ DLD median sale

7.4%

+1.7 pp vs Dubai median

By bedroom type

Studiohigh
8.8%

AED 42K/yr ÷ AED 475K

1 B/Rhigh
5.3%

AED 59K/yr ÷ AED 1.11M

2 B/Rhigh
6.9%

AED 83K/yr ÷ AED 1.20M

3 B/Rhigh
10.0%

AED 184K/yr ÷ AED 1.84M

4 B/Rhigh
8.4%

AED 242K/yr ÷ AED 2.87M

5 B/Rhigh
11.6%

AED 380K/yr ÷ AED 3.27M

Gross yield only — service charges (0.5–1.5%) and management costs not deducted. Confidence reflects sample size: high (≥25/25), medium (≥10/10).

RERA Rent Increase Calculator

Indicative estimate from Ejari medians; verify the official DLD index.

AED
Published increase bands (Decree 43 of 2013)
Current rent vs marketMax increase
At or above market0%
Up to 10% below market0%
11–20% below market5%
21–30% below market10%
31–40% below market15%
More than 40% below market20%

The sample median uses observed Ejari contracts for this community and unit type (2025-01-01 to 2026-11-03). It is not the official rental index. Confirm any permitted increase with the official DLD Rental Index.

Asking vs DLD

+32.4%median premium · 70 listings

63% of active listings sit >15% above DLD median — negotiation room before you offer.

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Offer guide

Build an opening reference for DAMAC HILLS

196 ready-home DLD sales put the exact bedrooms middle PSF at AED 1,367. Add the asking price and internal area to scale the evidence to a home.

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Property Mix

By Type

Apartments65.4%
Villas13.2%
Apartment Median
AED 1,702/sqft
Villa Median
AED 1,436/sqft

Room Distribution

1 B/R
49%
Studio
27%
2 B/R
19%
3 B/R
5%

Developers2 developers

Scores are editorial — DLD delivery record + RERA filings + industry reports

Area health & valuations

Healthcare, education, government housing, air quality, and official land valuations.

Real Estate Agents in Dubai

DLD directory • 33,565 observed brokers from 9,963 offices • Observed 2 Nov 2026 • Complete coverage unverified

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Top Agencies by Team Size

1
WHITE AND WHITE REAL ESTATE L....
494 observed brokers
2
HARBOR REAL ESTATE BROKER L.L....
354 observed brokers
3
ON PLAN REAL ESTATE L.L.C
353 observed brokers
4
HAUS & HAUS REAL ESTATE BROKER...
325 observed brokers
5
METROPOLITAN PREMIUM PROPERTIE...
236 observed brokers

Featured Agents

ADAM WEBBER
WHITE AND WHITE...
+971 58 621 98
BRN 29553 • Card expiry 2027-03-17 • Office expiry 2028-01-05
SHIREEN ROSE
WHITE AND WHITE...
04 302 5800
BRN 36032 • Card expiry 2027-01-05 • Office expiry 2028-01-05
SAMEH NAGI
HARBOR REAL ESTATE...
+971 52 911 3211
BRN 511 • Card expiry 2027-10-25 • Office expiry 2027-10-25
MOHANAD NAGI
HARBOR REAL ESTATE...
+971 05 065 55800
BRN 689 • Card expiry 2027-10-25 • Office expiry 2027-10-25
LUKE NICHOLAS
HAUS & HAUS...
+971 52 912 8484
BRN 28117 • Card expiry 2027-06-24 • Office expiry 2027-06-24
SIMON MARTYN
HAUS & HAUS...
+971 55 372 3721
BRN 28124 • Card expiry 2027-06-24 • Office expiry 2027-06-24

Registration details from the latest available Dubai Land Department broker export

Rental market in DAMAC HILLS

41,409 Ejari rental records · DLD official data

Median annual rent

AED 60K

Registered Ejari contracts

Monthly equivalent

AED 5,000

Annual median divided by 12

Gross yield

4.2%

Before service charges and costs

New / renewed

22,221 / 19,188

Record counts

Rent by Bedroom Type

6 Bedrooms

105 rental records

AED 650K/yr

AED 54,167/mo

studio Bedrooms

12449 rental records

AED 42K/yr

AED 3,500/mo

1 Bedroom

14963 rental records

AED 59K/yr

AED 4,946/mo

2 Bedrooms

6721 rental records

AED 83K/yr

AED 6,917/mo

3 Bedrooms

3422 rental records

AED 184K/yr

AED 15,302/mo

4 Bedrooms

2648 rental records

AED 242K/yr

AED 20,190/mo

5 Bedrooms

1101 rental records

AED 380K/yr

AED 31,667/mo

Rental market by bedrooms

Studio/1BR
AED 59,354/yr(14963 rental records)
2 Bedrooms
AED 83,000/yr(6721 rental records)
3 Bedrooms
AED 183,625/yr(3422 rental records)
4 Bedrooms
AED 242,275/yr(2648 rental records)
5 Bedrooms
AED 380,000/yr(1101 rental records)
6 Bedrooms
AED 650,000/yr(105 rental records)
studio Bedrooms
AED 42,000/yr(12449 rental records)

Source: DLD Ejari property rental records

Off-plan risk

33/100

Moderate

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Moderate fragility · 3/5 inputs
  • •Sellers asking far above realized prices (denial gap)
  • •DLD market temperature trending negative

Composite of leverage trend, transaction velocity, asking-vs-realized wedge, market-temperature proxy, and off-plan share. Exact scores require at least 4 of 5 inputs; lower coverage is shown as a tier only. Higher = more vulnerable to a downturn. Not a buy/sell signal — context only.

Mapped greenery

Exceptional mapped greenery
Parks
34
Gardens
15
Woods / forest
1
Recreation grounds
0
Pitches
40
Grass / lawns
24
Total features
114
Named parks
11
Satellite vegetation
6.6%

Counts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass and pitches) within a 2.5km straight-line search radius of the community reference point. The tier is relative to other Dubai communities and does not claim walkability or shade. Satellite vegetation is the ESA WorldCover 2021 share at 10m resolution when available.

Flood exposure

Flooding reported (2024)
Basis
Reported April 2024 flooding
Elevation (context)
19 m

April 2024: Power outages and water ingress reported.

A conservative, news-derived read of communities reported flooded in the April 2024 event — indicative only, not an engineering, drainage or insurance assessment. Elevation is shown as context, not used to score risk (Dubai is flat; drainage drives flooding). Communities without a rating were simply not reported — that is not evidence of safety. Methodology

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Frequently asked questions about DAMAC HILLS

What is the average property price in DAMAC HILLS?

The median property price in DAMAC HILLS is AED 1,433,000, with a median price per square foot of AED 1,670. Prices have changed +22.0% year-over-year as of October 2026.

What types of properties are available in DAMAC HILLS?

DAMAC HILLS is a mixed-use community with approximately 65% apartments and 13% villas. The most common property types include Flat (6,022), Hotel Apartment (197), Hotel Rooms (185).

How is the real estate market performing in DAMAC HILLS?

DAMAC HILLS has seen 9,347 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is +22.0%, with 2,078 transactions in the last 12 months. This data is sourced from the Dubai Land Department (DLD).

Numbers above are derived from Dubai Land Department (DLD) transaction records and property-level Ejari rental records. DLD transaction coverage through October 2026.How we built this.