Living · DAMAC Hills

Expat Guide to DAMAC Hills

Everything a new arrival needs to know about renting, buying and settling in DAMAC Hills.

Price per sqft

AED 1,500 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 90,000/yr

Gross yield

7–8%

Short-let occupancy

66%

First 30 days

Secure an address, register Ejari, open DEWA, get a UAE bank account and Salik tag. Budget AED 7,500 a month for a one-bed in DAMAC Hills plus a security deposit of 5%.

Life here

DAMAC Hills is a golf community of villas and apartments with resort-style amenities. Trump International Golf Club, Carrefour DAMAC Hills and everyday retail cover most of daily life, and the community skews toward professionals and families who want that balance.

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

Is DAMAC Hills good for expats?

Yes — it is freehold, well served by amenities near Trump International Golf Club, and rents around AED 7,500 a month for a one-bed.

Can expats buy property in DAMAC Hills?

Yes, with 100% freehold ownership regardless of nationality.