Renting · Dubai Hills Estate

Renting in Dubai Hills Estate: Tenant Guide

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

Price per sqft

AED 2,000 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 105,000/yr

Gross yield

6–7%

Short-let occupancy

70%

What you'll pay

A one-bed in Dubai Hills Estate runs about AED 105,000 a year or AED 8,750 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 Dubai Hills Estate 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.

Dubai Hills Estate at a glance

Dubai Hills Estate is a golf-course master community built for families and long-term tenants. Buying sits at AED 2,000 per sqft — roughly AED 1,560,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 105,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 604 a night at 70% occupancy, around AED 154,322 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 212,964 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Can I pay rent monthly in Dubai Hills Estate?

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.