Facts checked on October 18, 2026
Where Dubai Hills Estate is
Dubai Hills Estate lies between Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina, along Al Khail Road. It forms part of Mohammed Bin Rashid City.
Emaar gives its size as about 2,700 acres. It was planned as a self-contained district with its own shops, sports facilities and green space.
Who develops it
Dubai Hills Estate is a joint venture between Emaar and Meraas. Emaar markets the residential projects in the estate, such as Rosehill.
The community is managed by Emaar Community Management, the body behind the community fees that owners pay.
Character: park, golf course and mall
At its centre is a large park with sports courts, playgrounds, and walking and cycling paths. The estate also has the Dubai Hills Golf Club, with an 18-hole course, and Dubai Hills Mall.
It feels quieter and greener than the tower districts on the coast. It is first and foremost a residential area.
Type of homes
Emaar builds villas, townhouses and apartments in Dubai Hills Estate, grouped around the golf course and the park. The type you choose largely shapes your service charges, your financing and your tenant profile if you let.
- Apartments in residential buildings, including near the park
- Townhouses
- Villas
- Many projects are sold off-plan, such as Rosehill
Freehold status and access
Emaar lists Dubai Hills Estate as a freehold area, where non-UAE nationals can own property outright. Confirm it for the specific unit on the title deed or the Oqood registration with the Dubai Land Department.
The estate is mainly car-oriented, reached via Al Khail Road and the main roads around it. The RTA network map shows no metro station named Dubai Hills, so check the distance to the nearest station for each building.
What to check before buying in Dubai Hills
Because much of the supply is new, the checks centre on the project and the payments. I would rather say no to a project than make it look better than it is.
- Off-plan: the sale must be entered in the Dubai Land Department's Oqood register
- Pay only into the project's escrow account
- Service charges and community fees: look them up in the Service Charge Index
- Financing: for off-plan, the maximum loan is 50% of the value
- Position within the estate: distance to the park, schools and main road
- Handover date and what is still to be built around your building
Frequently asked questions
Can foreigners buy property in Dubai Hills?
Yes. Dubai Hills Estate is a freehold area where non-UAE nationals can own property. The purchase is registered with the Dubai Land Department.
Who is the developer of Dubai Hills Estate?
Dubai Hills Estate is a joint venture between Emaar and Meraas. The community is managed by Emaar Community Management.
Is buying off-plan in Dubai Hills safe?
Off-plan sales are regulated: the sale must be in the Oqood register and your payments go into the project's escrow account. Check both before you pay anything.
Is there a metro station in Dubai Hills Estate?
The RTA network map shows no station named Dubai Hills. The estate is mainly reached by car via Al Khail Road.
