Buying · DAMAC Hills

How to Buy Property in DAMAC Hills

The step-by-step DLD process for buying in DAMAC Hills, from offer to title deed, with real timelines.

Price per sqft

AED 1,500 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 90,000/yr

Gross yield

7–8%

Short-let occupancy

66%

The eight steps

Shortlist and view, agree price, sign Form F (MOU) with a 10% deposit, seller applies for the developer NOC, book the trustee office appointment, pay the 4% DLD fee and manager's cheques, receive the title deed, then hand over keys. Cash deals close in 2–4 weeks, mortgaged deals in 4–8.

Budget for DAMAC Hills

At AED 1,500 per sqft, a typical unit here transacts near AED 1,170,000. Add 4% DLD, ~AED 4,200 trustee fee, 2% agency and 0.25% mortgage registration if financed.

DAMAC Hills at a glance

DAMAC Hills is a golf community of villas and apartments with resort-style amenities. Buying sits at AED 1,500 per sqft — roughly AED 1,170,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 90,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 518 a night at 66% occupancy, around AED 124,786 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 172,205 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Can foreigners buy in DAMAC Hills?

Yes — DAMAC Hills is a designated freehold area, so any nationality can take 100% ownership.

How long does the transfer take in DAMAC Hills?

Two to four weeks for a cash purchase; four to eight weeks with a mortgage.