Renting · DAMAC Hills

Renting in DAMAC Hills: Tenant Guide

How to find, secure and move into a rental in DAMAC Hills without overpaying.

Price per sqft

AED 1,500 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 90,000/yr

Gross yield

7–8%

Short-let occupancy

66%

What you'll pay

A one-bed in DAMAC Hills runs about AED 90,000 a year or AED 7,500 a month. Expect a 5% security deposit, 5% agency fee, AED 220 Ejari and a DEWA deposit of AED 2,000–4,000.

Securing the unit

Good DAMAC Hills stock moves in days. Have your passport, visa, Emirates ID, salary certificate and cheque book ready before viewing, and be prepared to sign the same week.

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 I pay rent monthly in DAMAC Hills?

Some landlords accept 6 or 12 cheques, usually at a small premium. Furnished units are more flexible.

How much deposit is needed?

5% of annual rent for unfurnished, 10% for furnished, refundable at the end of the tenancy.