Buying · DAMAC Hills

Villa vs Apartment in DAMAC Hills

Which asset type makes more sense in DAMAC Hills for living and for returns.

Price per sqft

AED 1,500 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 90,000/yr

Gross yield

7–8%

Short-let occupancy

66%

Returns

Apartments in DAMAC Hills yield more per dirham; villas and townhouses appreciate more steadily and attract longer, more stable tenancies. Villa service charges are usually lower per sqft but total maintenance is higher.

Lifestyle

Space, garden and privacy against amenity, view and lock-up-and-leave convenience. Families near Carrefour DAMAC Hills lean villa; investors and singles lean apartment.

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

Which is better to rent out in DAMAC Hills?

Apartments for yield and short-let flexibility; villas for long, low-churn family tenancies.

Are there villas in DAMAC Hills?

Availability varies by community — tell us your budget and we'll send what is genuinely on market.