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Buying villas in Dubai Hills Estate: 2026 prices, yields and costs

Master-planned golf and family community between Downtown and Al Barsha. This page sets out the current asking-price band for villas in Dubai Hills Estate, the gross yields investors are underwriting, and every one-off cost you pay on top.

AED 1650–2600
Price per sq ft
4.8–6.0%
Gross yield
from AED 6.50M
Entry ticket
3500–9000 sq ft
Typical size
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What a typical villa in Dubai Hills Estate costs and returns

Worked on a mid-range unit of 6,250 sq ft at AED 2,125 per sq ft. Figures are indicative market ranges, not an offer on any specific property.

Indicative purchase and income figures for a villa in Dubai Hills Estate, 2026
Indicative purchase priceAED 13,281,250
Land-department transfer fee (4%)AED 531,250
Agency commission (2% + VAT)AED 278,906
Trustee & registrationAED 4,000–6,000
All-in one-off costs≈ 6.1% of price
Indicative gross annual rentAED 717,188
Annual service chargeAED 40,625 (AED 4–9/sq ft)
Indicative net yield after service charge5.1%
Annual property tax0% — the UAE levies none
Tax on rental income (UAE)0%

Net yield excludes management fees, vacancy and maintenance. Assume 8–12% of gross rent for a managed long-let and more for short lets.

Who rents villas here

Families on long leases, schools and the mall inside the community keep vacancy very low.

Risks to underwrite before you commit

Villa tickets are large and resale takes longer than apartments; entry pricing has already re-rated substantially.

Why this asset type

Family-tenant demand with low vacancy and land value in the price, but a higher ticket, slower resale and maintenance you carry yourself.

Residency and financing at this price level

Entry tickets here already sit at or above the AED 2 million level commonly applied for the 10-year Golden Visa, so a single purchase can support a residency application. Non-residents can generally borrow 50–60% loan-to-value from UAE banks, residents up to 80% on a first home, subject to income and age criteria.

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