Dubai Hills Estate

Dubai Hills Estate (DHE), also called Dubai Hills, is the first phase of Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City). It is located next to Al Barsha South, along Al Khail Road (E44). The project is currently being developed as a joint venture between Emaar Properties and Meraas Holding, as seen in statements issued by both developers. 

Most importantly, Dubai Hills consistently ranks as one of the best areas for renting luxury properties in Dubai. Get more insights on the Dubai rental property market with Bayut and Dubizzle 2024 Annual Rental Report.

DUBAI HILLS IS THE MOST POPULAR AREA FOR RENTING LUXURY VILLAS

• A gated neighbourhood with an 18-hole golf course
• Home to the gigantic Dubai Hills Mall
• Close to Downtown Dubai and Al Barsha South
• Over 1.45M sq. m. is dedicated to parks and open spaces
• Features a mix of luxury apartments, villas and townhouses
• Popular amongst investors as many projects are currently off-plan

Dubai Hills is a family-friendly development with several amenities planned for its residents. There is a plethora of property types making it an ideal neighbourhood for renters and investors. Those with young children will also like that it is a quieter district with many schools nearby. Green areas, walkways and playgrounds are a few other points of interest. It isn’t hard to see why Dubai Hills is one of the best places for families living in Dubai.

Dubai Hills is a large development spanning over 11M sq. m. It is proposed to house over 150,000 residents in about 20 sub-communities. The gated community will eventually be home to over 30,000 villas, apartments and townhouses.

Rental apartments in Dubai Hills Estate are available in studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom configurations. The area is also known as one of the best villa communities in Dubai. Interested tenants will find villas for rent in Dubai Hills ranging from 3 to 7-bedroom configurations. Other property types on offer include townhouses, luxury mansions and residential plots.

As Emaar Dubai Hills is largely popular among investors, many families and couples are also attracted to the area due to its proximity to the city and the amenities within the neighbourhood. So, sales trends in Dubai Hills Estate have been boosted over the past few years.

Those looking for homes with privacy can opt for the villas for sale in Dubai Hills. These are built-in exclusive gated communities with lavish gardens and open green areas. There is a limited number of ultra-luxurious shell and core villas in the enclaves of Dubai Hills Grove and Dubai Hills Views. These units will feature plot sizes ranging from 25,000 to 40,000 sq. ft., and the owners can take over the villa and customise the interiors and finishing.

The community also offers commercial properties at reasonable rates. Renting one will cost somewhere around AED 308k, at the minimum. This would include a 2,204 sq. ft. rental office space in Dubai Hills.

Since 2019, the Dubai Hills community has been delivering projects. The apartment complexes part of Park Heights: Mulberry 1 and Acacia, were delivered in 2019 alongside the townhouse development of Maple. Regarding villas, the first two phases of Sidra Villas (Sidra Villas I and Sidra Villas II), Parkway Vistas and Fairways Vistas, were delivered in 2019. In 2020 the third phase of Sidra Villas, Sidra III, was completed and handed over to investors.

Moreover, the first phase of Golf Place Terraces is completed. Golf Place I which offers 4 to 6-bedroom villas in three different architectural styles is also completed. Golf Place II is estimated to be handed over in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Lime Gardens offers a selection of 1, 2 and 3-bed flats and 1 and 2-bedroom townhouses at a 20% down payment. The project is expected to be completed in March 2026. Likewise, properties in Hills Park can be booked with a 10% payment of the price upfront.

Those searching for an even more flexible payment plan to invest in off-plan properties can check out Park Field. This apartment building has 1, 2 and 3-bed apartments and 2-bedroom townhouse units at the podium. As for the flats in Ellington House, investors will be transferred full ownership on completion (estimated to be in Q1 2025). Lastly, those looking to buy standalone properties can find a range of 5-bedroom houses in Address Villas Hillcrest.

Moreover, Park Horizon, Elvira and Golf Grand summarise the list of the most recently launched sub-communities in Dubai Hills Estate. Park Horizon is an off-plan two-tower development featuring modern 1 to 3-bedroom apartments as well as 2-bedroom townhomes.

Elvira is estimated to be completed in the last quarter of 2026 and consists of a variety of residences including 1 to 3-bedroom flats, 3-bed duplex apartments and 3-bedroom townhouses. On the other hand, Golf Grand, the latest addition to Dubai Hills Estate, is a vertical sub-community offering 1 to 3-bedroom units and state-of-the-art amenities. Club Villas and Emerald Hills are other upcoming projects in the area.

Take a look at the most popular communities in Dubai Hills Estate before buying or renting a property in the neighbourhood.

Dubai Hills Estate features a wide collection of residences, including villas, townhouses, apartments and duplexes. To get an idea about the properties offered by the different sub-communities in the area, browse through the Dubai Hills Estate floor plans on Bayut.

Parking in Dubai Hills Estate includes covered spaces in apartment blocks, townhouses and villas. However, the area is still under construction and there isn’t any definitive parking for visitors. They can use the parking lots in Dubai Hills Mall and the areas near the apartment buildings for their cars.

To catch a metro, one has to travel to Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), which takes a drive of about 20 minutes. Equiti Metro Station and Mall of the Emirates Metro Stations are the nearest subway junctions available via Um Suqeim Street (D63).

Residents who want to commute via public transport must travel to the Al Barsha community to catch Bus F36. It will not take more than 10 minutes to reach Al Barsha, even if one resides in the most distant segment of Dubai Hills Estate.

One of the prominent supermarkets in Dubai Hills Estates is Géant Hypermarket, located on the ground floor of Dubai Hills Mall. Residents will find various consumable items here, as well as electronics and home accessories. One can also head to many supermarkets in the neighbouring communities to shop from the best supermarkets in Dubai. These include West Zone Fresh Supermarket, Aswaaq Supermarket and Carrefour City.

The main community mosque in Dubai Hills Estate is under construction and is expected to open soon for the public. Till then, residents have to travel to neighbouring areas to find mosques. Some of the mosques located nearby are Al Anbiya Masjid, Ebad Al Rahman Masjid and Masjid Ummul Muminin Khadijah Bint Khowailed.

Christians living in the area must travel towards Dubai Internet City to attend the nearest church, Fellowship Dubai. It takes a drive of about 20 minutes via Umm Suqeim Street (D63). Residents can also consider going to the church complex in Jebel Ali Village. Some of the churches one will find there are St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Mor Ignatius Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Cathedral and Saint Mina Church (Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church).

It is a 30-minute drive to Shiva and Krishna temples in Bur Dubai. There is also the Sikh Gurudwara and the Sindhi Gurdarbar located in the same area. At the same distance of 30 minutes lies the ISO-certified Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Gurudwara in Jebel Ali.

Dubai Hills Estate residents do not need to worry about enrolling their children in the best nurseries in Dubai, as Blossom Nursery serves the area. There are two branches of Blossom Nursery in Dubai Hills Estate, one is in Park Heights, while the other is located adjacent to Club Villas.

There are three schools in the community, named:

• GEMS International School
• GEMS Wellington Academy
• GEMS New Millennium School

GEMS Wellington Academy follows the British curriculum from the foundation stage (FS1) until the final Year 13. The nearby GEMS International School offers the IB curriculum to students from pre-primary to Year 12. Those looking for the CBSE Indian curriculum can look at GEMS New Millennium School, which caters to students from KG1 to Year 9.

Also, many other schools are in proximity based in Al Barsha and Barsha South including the American School of Creative Science, Kings School and Dubai Heights Academy.

Located around 20 minutes away is Knowledge Park, known to be an educational hub and houses many universities and institutes. Notable options include the University of Bradford Dubai, the University of Wollongong Dubai and Middlesex University Dubai.

There is a hospital in Dubai Hills Estate, King’s College Hospital London, located just outside the community entrance. It is a new healthcare option which opened its doors in 2019 specifically for the residents of Dubai Hills. It is a large 100-bed facility with a surgical unit that specialises in paediatric orthopaedic cases and features the best British healthcare.

There is also the Mediclinic Park View Hospital located on Umm Suqeium Street (D63), Al Zahra Hospital and Saudi German Hospital, both located in Al Barsha. Multiple branches of Aster Clinic can be found around the community; many major pharmacies are in the neighbouring areas.

One of Dubai Hills Estate’s key factors is its location. It is close to other Emaar communities such as Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina and Emirates Hills. It neighbours Barsha South on the west and Al Quoz 2 on the east. The Meydan City area and Arabian Ranches communities are also easily reachable from Dubai Hills.

Once the off-plan projects are completed, Dubai Hills Estate definitely will become a key area in Dubai to live, work and play in.

This area has quieter districts filled with walkways, parks and green spaces but also has a bustling entertainment scene. With a cinema, a massive shopping mall and many restaurants on the way, it will soon be a bustling destination.

The highly anticipated Dubai Hills Mall was announced in 2017. It boasts over 600 restaurants, retail outlets, and entertainment facilities for kids and adults alike. Home to the world’s fastest indoor roller coaster, The Storm and an Adventure Park for the younger lot, Emaar’s yet another entertainment and shopping destination opened to the public on 17th February 2022. The mall spreads across 2M sq. ft. featuring a wide selection of F&B and retail, including Geant Hypermarket and Roxy Cinemas.

It is accessible from different communities via Al Khail Road (E44) and Umm Suqeim Street (D63). This mall in Dubai Hills Estate rivals the Mall of the Emirates, another shopping destination 10 minutes away. Other malls, such as Dubai Marina Mall, Dubai Mall and Oasis Centre, are located 20 minutes from the community.

Residents and visitors can conveniently find various restaurants within Dubai Hills Mall. There is Oporto, a Portuguese burger joint, Pinkberry for ice creams and deserts and many fine diners. Besides, there are two restaurants in Dubai Hills Estate, Hillhouse Brasserie and The Duck Hook, in the Dubai Hills Golf Club.

Other options like popular fast-food restaurants near Dubai Hills include Popeyes, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, KFC, Hardees and more. All these fast food eateries are found in the ENOC petrol station outside the community. Casual dining establishments are normally found in Al Barsha South, such as Shakespeare and Co., Zest Restaurant and Grill Master Restaurant.

The Duck Hook and Hillhouse Brasserie in the Dubai Hills Golf Club are licensed options that are more on the quieter side of things. Those looking for a night out on the town will have to travel a little further to the north of Al Barsha and Barsha Heights. There are many bars, lounges and pubs in these areas.

A trip to the beaches in Dubai is enjoyed by tourists and residents alike. The urban beach part of the JBR is 16 minutes away. There are options to lounge, sunbathe or simply enjoy everything the public beach offers. There is even an outdoor shopping mall. The Beach JBR, where you will find many notable retailers and restaurants offering waterfront views.

• Dubai Hills Park
• Dubai Hills Golf Club

One of the most defining features of the area is the Dubai Hills Golf Club, an 18-hole par 72 championship course. The massive course spans 1.2M sq. m. and overlooks the Dubai skyline and the Downtown Dubai district. The golf course also has a floodlit practice facility, a driving range and a putting area. The golf course also has an Academy by Troon and two licensed restaurants.

Dubai Hills Estate has a lot of space dedicated to parks, green spaces and a 54 km bicycle track. Also, Dubai Hills Park is open to the public featuring wadi trails, a 2.5-kilometre jogging track, children’s play areas, a splash park, volleyball and tennis courts, a skate park and an outdoor gym. It is a large project taking up 180,000 sq.m., this green space will include something for everyone.

Until the development is completed, residents can conveniently hit the Adventure Park for kids and adults in Dubai Hills Mall.

There are fitness amenities in apartment buildings, such as communal gyms and pools. Salons and spas nearby include Vibes Beauty Salon, The Dollhouse Beauty Salon and Jazz Lounge Spa.

The area is still developing and is expected to keep evolving until 2026. The ongoing construction might be something to consider for some investors and tenants. Since the community is still developing, residents must wait for all the amenities to be constructed such as transport links, supermarkets and more. However, living in Dubai Hills Estate is ideal for families as many amenities are part of the community after Dubai Hills Mall opened up. It is set to be one of Dubai’s prime areas to live, rent and invest in.

By metro:

• Currently, Dubai Hills Estate lacks access to the metro or other forms of public transportation
• Mall of Emirates Metro Station, Al Safa Metro Station and InsuranceMarket Metro Station are all a 10 to 15-minute drive away

By road:

• The community lies directly on Al Khail Road (E44), it is reachable via Exit 18 on Al Khail Road (North)

Dubai Hills Estate’s map shows the plan for the community, which is expected to grow further.

Investors interested in high-net-worth projects can check out many projects and properties in Dubai Hills. As per the 2023 Dubai Sales Report by Bayut and dubizzle, the community ranks among the top areas for buying luxury properties.

Buying properties and investing in Dubai Hills is ideal for those looking at the opportunity with a long-term perspective. Considering the location close to arterial highways and amenities, including an 18-hole championship golf course, the property value is expected to increase as the development keeps evolving and more projects are added to the portfolio. Besides off-plan properties, Dubai Hills Estate ranks among the most popular areas to buy luxury apartments in Dubai.

It is located on Al Khail Road (E44). Dubai Hills Estate’s location is next to Al Barsha South and Al Quoz 2.

Some various features and reasons make Dubai Hills Estate a sought-after residential community. Key factors of interest include:

• Family-friendly community
• Luxurious lifestyle amenities
• Ideal location close to main roads

Dubai Hills Mall opened to the public on 17th February 2022.

*Featured image source: Emaar Properties