Area guide

Dubai Hills Estate

Master-planned family community, golf, parks and schools

Price per sqft

~$640 (AED 2,338 median, 12 months to 2026)

Population

~60,000 community (estimate) | ~4.8M Dubai

Crime scale

Very low for United Arab Emirates

99.9% daytime safety perception (survey, not a rate), Dubai, 2025

Overview

Dubai Hills Estate is a master-planned community between Downtown and Al Barsha with villas around a golf course, parks, a large mall and schools inside the estate. It is the default choice for relocating families who want new-build homes and a suburban routine. It has the deepest transaction data of any area here.

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School fit
5/5
GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail and Kings' School (Al Barari) are close; Dubai Hills has its own school sites.
Tax position
5/5
No personal income or capital gains tax; 4% DLD transfer fee; Golden Visa from AED 2M of property.
Commute
4/5
Downtown 10 to 15 minutes; DIFC 15 to 20 minutes; DXB 20 to 25 minutes.
Family network density
5/5
Relocated families from Europe, India and the wider Middle East.
Inventory in price band
3/5
Freehold villas, townhouses and apartments; 4% DLD fee and service charges.

Best for

· Relocating families wanting new homes and schools nearby
· Golf and park households
· Buyers wanting central access without Downtown density

Key neighborhoods

· Golf Place and Fairways, golf-course villas
· Sidra and Maple, family villas and townhouses
· Park Heights, apartments by the park

Commute and access

Downtown 10 to 15 minutes; DIFC 15 to 20 minutes; DXB 20 to 25 minutes.

Housing profile

Freehold villas, townhouses and apartments; 4% DLD fee and service charges. Many units are new or off-plan.

Key tradeoffs

· Ongoing construction across the estate
· Car-dependent between clusters
· Off-plan supply can soften resale prices

Demographics

Relocated families from Europe, India and the wider Middle East.

Schools overview

GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail and Kings' School (Al Barari) are close; Dubai Hills has its own school sites. Check KHDA ratings per school.

Restaurants & bars

Where we would take you in your first month in Dubai Hills Estate. A handful of places locals return to, picked by relo for a family dinner, a celebration or meeting new neighbours, so you can skip the trial and error and feel at home sooner.

Reif Japanese Kushiyaki
Restaurant and bar · Dubai Hills Business Park
Bib Gourmand Japanese grill with a licensed bar and private dining rooms.
Hillhouse Brasserie
Restaurant · Dubai Hills Golf Club
All-day international brasserie in the golf clubhouse.
The Duck Hook
Bar · Dubai Hills Golf Club
British-style pub in the clubhouse overlooking the 18th green.
Eataly
Restaurant · Dubai Hills Mall
Italian market and restaurant with a terrace, pizza and fresh pasta.