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DAMAC Hills Dubai 2026: Prices, Pros & Cons and Living Guide

Area Guide 2026

Living in DAMAC Hills

DAMAC’s golf community off Hessa Street and Al Qudra Road: villas, townhouses and apartments around the Trump International Golf Club.

AED 1.23MMedian sale price
AED 1,750Price per sq ft
6%Gross rental yield
798Sales in 6 months
Source: DLD sales and Ejari rent contracts, May–Oct 2026

Where is DAMAC Hills?

DAMAC Hills (formerly Akoya by DAMAC) sits between Hessa Street, Umm Suqeim Road and Al Qudra Road in Dubailand. Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina are both around 25 minutes by car, and Al Barsha and Mall of the Emirates about 20. The community is built around the 18-hole Trump International Golf Club Dubai, with villa clusters, townhouses and mid-rise apartment buildings overlooking the fairways and parks.

DAMAC Hills Property Prices and Rents

UnitMedian sale priceMedian annual rent
StudioAED 763,420AED 42,000
1 bedroomAED 1,206,720AED 69,050
2 bedroomsAED 2,022,670AED 114,500
3 bedroomsAED 3,500,000AED 185,000
4 bedroomsAED 3,607,500AED 200,000
5 bedroomsAED 6,900,000AED 340,000

Medians of DLD-registered sales and Ejari rent contracts, May–October 2026. Individual homes vary by cluster, size, view and condition.

Pros and Cons of Living in DAMAC Hills

👍 Pros

  • Championship golf course, parks, sports courts and cycling tracks inside the community
  • Wide choice: studios under AED 800K up to large golf-front villas
  • Jebel Ali School and other schools within or near the community
  • Gross rental yields around 6% with steady family tenant demand

👎 Cons

  • No metro: you need a car for almost every trip
  • Peak-hour traffic on Hessa Street and Al Qudra Road
  • Some clusters are still under construction
  • Service charges vary widely between buildings and villa clusters

Who Is DAMAC Hills Best For?

Families who want a villa or townhouse with green space, golfers, and investors looking for affordable apartments with rental demand.

DAMAC Hills FAQs

Is DAMAC Hills a good place to live?

Yes for families who want green space, a golf course and schools nearby, and who drive. It is less suited to people who rely on public transport.

How much is a villa in DAMAC Hills?

Over the last six months 4-bedroom homes sold for a median of about AED 3.6M and 5-bedroom villas for about AED 6.9M, according to DLD data.

What is the difference between DAMAC Hills and DAMAC Hills 2?

DAMAC Hills is the original golf community closer to the city; DAMAC Hills 2 is further inland on Al Qudra Road with lower prices and mostly townhouses.

How much is rent in DAMAC Hills?

Median annual rents were about AED 42K for a studio, AED 69K for a 1-bedroom and AED 185K for a 3-bedroom home over the last six months.

Is DAMAC Hills freehold?

Yes, foreign buyers can own property in DAMAC Hills outright.

Thinking of Buying in DAMAC Hills?

TruHauz is a RERA-licensed Dubai brokerage. We’ll send you current price lists, floor plans and payment plans, and compare DAMAC Hills with similar communities.

Email: hello@truhauz.com

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