Dubai Hills Estate is the flagship family master plan from Emaar. 11+ million square metres of land, 1.4 million square metres of parks and greenery, a world-class golf club. This is not a district — it is a self-contained city inside Dubai.
In 2026 Dubai Hills remains one of the most stable assets in the city: solid buyer profile, low tenant turnover, resale premium that holds in any market correction. Families enter and stay for years.
This guide is the real Dubai Hills map for buyers in 2026: top clusters, entry economics, what to choose as investor and resident. The next piece covers other Emaar family communities.
Table of Contents
What Dubai Hills Estate is and why it works
Villa clusters: Sidra, Maple, Golf Place
Townhouse clusters: Acacia, Maple, Club Villas
Apartments: best towers and next-gen launches
Schools and infrastructure
Dubai Hills Mall and retail layer
Golf club and green spaces
Yield and liquidity for investors
FAQ
What Dubai Hills Estate is and why it works
Dubai Hills Estate is an Emaar master plan spanning more than 11 square kilometres. Located between Downtown Dubai and Arabian Ranches, on both sides of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.
Structure: a core with the golf club and Dubai Hills Mall, a ring of villas and townhouses, apartment clusters on the periphery. Schools, parks and sports infrastructure are evenly distributed.
Insider takeaway: Dubai Hills works because families stay long. That builds steady rental cap rates and a stable resale market.
Villa clusters: Sidra, Maple, Golf Place
Sidra — modern Mediterranean-style villas, 3-5 bedrooms, direct park access. Purchase price from AED 7 million.
Maple — more accessible townhouses and villas, 3-4 bedrooms, strong square footage per budget. From AED 4 million.
Golf Place — premium segment with golf-course views, 5-6 bedroom villas, prices from AED 18 million. Buyer profile — HNWI with long horizons.
Townhouse clusters: Acacia, Maple, Club Villas
Acacia — mid-segment townhouses, 3-4 bedrooms, close to parks. From AED 3.5 million.
Maple Townhouses — the most liquid townhouse segment in Hills. Families consistently buy and rent. Rental yield 6-7%.
Club Villas at Dubai Hills — a new launch cluster in the premium format. Entry window into Hills via a fresh wave.
Apartments: best towers and next-gen launches
Hills apartment towers: Park Heights, Park Point, Acacia Apartments, Collective. 1BR from AED 1.3 million, 2BR from AED 2 million.
Lifehack: Hills apartments are more liquid than most Dubai districts, but less liquid than Marina or Downtown. This is family buyer profile, not investor flow.
Smart move: take a 2BR apartment in Hills for family rental. Low turnover + stable cash flow.
Schools and infrastructure
Inside Dubai Hills: GEMS Wellington Academy, Dubai Hills International School (Aldar). Plus several nurseries and development centres.
In-community schools are hidden value for families. 30-60 minutes saved per day on transport, plus safety along walking routes.
Insider takeaway: proximity to an international-curriculum school adds 5-10% to apartment or townhouse rent.
Dubai Hills Mall and retail layer
Dubai Hills Mall is one of the largest in Dubai. Opened in 2022, integrated into Hills infrastructure. Stores, restaurants, fitness clubs, cinema.
It creates a self-sufficient environment: families can live a week without leaving the district. That is rare in Dubai.
Lifehack: target apartments within 1 km of the mall — 10-15% uplift in rent and liquidity versus distant clusters.
Golf club and green spaces
Dubai Hills Golf Club is an 18-hole course inside the district. Demand for golf-view villas is steady, with a 15-25% price premium.
1.4 million square metres of green space and parks. Walking and running routes. Sports clubs and tennis courts.
Professional lifehack: green space is the primary driver of Hills resale premium. The rental and purchase buyer profile values it strongly.
Yield and liquidity for investors
Dubai Hills for the investor:
Rental yield 5-7% on apartments, 4-6% on villas
Resale premium 10-20% versus comparable districts
Secondary exposure period — 2-4 months
Low tenant turnover (contracts often renewed)
Stability across market cycles
Smart move: take Hills for medium and long-term holding. Not a fast-flip segment — a family-demand segment with slow but durable growth.
If you are evaluating Dubai Hills for purchase or rental, our team can share a curated shortlist with current rent rolls and investment math. For primary-market buyers, our services are free.
Here is a list of Emaar Properties' major projects in Dubai Hills Estate:
Villas & Townhouses
Sidra Villas
Maple Townhouses / Villas
Golf Place (I & II)
Park Gate Villas
Majestic Vistas (Lamborghini Mansions)
Address Villas Hillcrest
Dubai Hills Vista
Palm Hills
Golf Grove
Apartments
Park Heights (I & II)
Park Point
Park Ridge
Collective / Collective 2.0
Acacia Apartments
Mulberry
Hills Park
Elvira
Greenside Residence
Parkside Views
Golf Hillside
Rosehill
Parkwood
Hillsedge
Socio Tower
New & Launch Projects
Vida Residences Hillside
Palace Residences Hillside
Club Drive
Club Place
Park Lane
Golf Grand
Park Field
Park Gate 2
Land & Premium Clusters
Emerald Hills (plots / land for custom villas)
Hillside Park surrounding low-rise developments
FAQ
How much is a villa in Dubai Hills Estate?
From AED 4 million (Maple townhouse) to AED 18-30 million (Golf Place, Sidra). Average townhouse AED 4-7 million.
Which schools are in Dubai Hills?
GEMS Wellington Academy and Dubai Hills International School (Aldar) inside the community. Plus nurseries and development centres.
What is the rental yield in Dubai Hills?
Apartments 5-7%, villas and townhouses 4-6%. Lower than Business Bay, but with more stable cash flow.
Is a Dubai Hills apartment good for rental?
Yes for the family segment with long contracts. Tenant profile is families with children — low turnover.
Parking and transport in Dubai Hills?
Each villa and apartment has a minimum of 2 parking spots. Closest metro: Mall of the Emirates and Internet City.