The numbers
A long-term tenancy in DAMAC Hills returns AED 90,000 a year with near-zero effort. The same unit hosted at AED 518 a night and 66% occupancy grosses about AED 124,786, and owners on our managed programme average AED 172,205 — a 38% uplift.
The trade-offs
Short-let carries licensing, cleaning, linen and management costs, plus seasonality. Long-term gives certainty and one cheque cycle. Most DAMAC Hills owners choose short-let for the upside and flexibility to use the home themselves.
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.
