Damac Hills area guide
A golf-course community by Damac, with villas, townhouses and apartments at more accessible prices than older villa areas.
Damac Hills is a master-planned community by Damac Properties, built around the Trump International Golf Club Dubai. It offers villas, townhouses and apartments, and is popular with families looking for more space at lower prices than older villa communities.
| Damac Hills at a glance | |
|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai |
| Average price | Villas about AED 1,908 per sq ft (Property Monitor data, January to June 2026) |
| Typical rental yield | Villas and townhouses about 5.3% gross (Property Monitor data, August 2026) |
| Property types | Villas, townhouses and apartments |
| Best for | Families and value villas |
| Ownership | Freehold for all nationalities |
Figures are market averages and change over time. Individual properties vary widely by building, view and size.
Living in Damac Hills
The community has the golf course, parks, sports facilities, a community mall and schools nearby, with Al Qudra Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road connecting it to the rest of Dubai. Downtown is around 25 to 30 minutes' drive.
Pros
- Lower villa prices per sq ft than older villa communities
- Better villa yields than many established areas
- Golf course and green spaces
- A mix of property types
Things to weigh
- Car-dependent
- Further from the coast
- Quality varies between phases
- Damac Hills 2, a separate community, is sometimes confused with it
Is Damac Hills a good investment?
Damac Hills offers value in the villa market, with prices around AED 1,908 per sq ft and villa yields of around 5.3%, higher than many older villa communities. Note that Damac Hills 2 is a separate, more affordable community further south.
Buying and renting out in Damac Hills
Buying costs. Budget around 4% of the price for the Dubai Land Department fee, plus smaller registration and trustee fees, and an agency fee of around 2% on resale purchases. Many off-plan launches are commission-free for buyers. See the full breakdown in how to buy property in Dubai as a foreigner.
Service charges. Owners pay an annual service charge per square foot, which varies widely between buildings. Always compare it before buying, because it has a big effect on your net rental yield.
Renting out. Long-term leases are registered through Ejari. Holiday homes need a permit from Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism, and some buildings don't allow them. I can also arrange property management if you'd rather not manage tenants yourself.
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Damac Hills FAQs
How much do villas in Damac Hills cost per square foot?
About AED 1,908 per sq ft for the first half of 2026, according to Property Monitor data.
What rental yield does Damac Hills offer?
Around 5.3% gross for villas and townhouses as of August 2026, according to Property Monitor data.
Is Damac Hills the same as Damac Hills 2?
No. Damac Hills 2 is a separate, more affordable community further south.
What is at the heart of Damac Hills?
The Trump International Golf Club Dubai.