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DAMAC Hills is an established residential community in Dubailand. It is built around the Trump International Golf Club Dubai and includes apartments, townhouses and villas.
The community now has a mix of completed properties and newer developments. Some projects are close to handover, while others extend into 2029 and 2030.
That makes project selection more important than the general DAMAC Hills label. Buyers need to compare the actual unit price, property type, payment plan, handover date and expected rental market.
DAMAC Hills Property Market in 2026
DAMAC Hills has a broad price range because apartments and large villas trade in very different segments.
Bayut’s August 2026 data puts the average sale price at around AED 1,635 per sq. ft. The figure was AED 1,528 per sq. ft. two years earlier.
Off-plan properties averaged around AED 1,663 per sq. ft. in August 2026. The segment recorded a 3.59% annual decline. This shows that off-plan pricing has not moved in one direction across every project.
The community therefore needs to be assessed at the project and unit level. A one-bedroom apartment and a five-bedroom villa have different buyers, rents and resale markets.
Golf Greens: One of the Nearer Handover Options
DAMAC Golf Greens is one of the main recent apartment developments in the community.
The project offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Golf Greens is currently listed for completion around Q1 2027. Its original launch price was listed at AED 1.7 million. The launch payment structure was 20/60/20.
Current transactions give a more useful pricing reference.
Golf Greens 1 recorded one-bedroom sales between roughly AED 1.04 million and AED 1.23 million. Two-bedroom transactions reached about AED 2.26 million to AED 2.75 million. Floor, size and views create significant differences between individual units.
For buyers comparing new apartments, the key point is the remaining time to handover. A project nearing completion has a different cash-flow profile from one requiring several more years of payments.
Golf Greens 2: Check Resale Pricing Against Launch Pricing
Golf Greens 2 adds another layer of apartment supply within the same community.
September 2026 transactions show one-bedroom units trading at roughly AED 1.65 million to AED 1.86 million. Two-bedroom transactions were around AED 2.09 million to AED 2.56 million.
These transactions are useful because the original launch price is no longer enough to judge the market.
For an investor considering an assignment or resale unit, compare the seller’s asking price with recent registered transactions. The difference can be substantial even within the same project.
Greenwoods: A Different Investment Profile
DAMAC Greenwoods sits in a different segment from the apartment launches.
It is a villa-focused development. Property Finder lists the project as completed, with delivery in November 2024. Its launch payment structure was 20/70/10. Current listings show prices from roughly AED 3 million, although resale prices vary by property.
Villa pricing depends heavily on plot size, built-up area, location and views. The investment calculation also changes because the initial capital requirement is much higher.
A villa may generate a reasonable annual rent but still produce a lower percentage yield than a smaller apartment. Investors should therefore compare both the income amount and the capital invested.
DAMAC District Tower B: Smaller Apartment Entry Point
DAMAC District Tower B forms part of the newer mixed-use DAMAC District development.
The residential stock has a strong focus on studios and one-bedroom apartments. Recent transaction records show a studio at AED 788,500 and a one-bedroom apartment at AED 1.053 million. Other studio transactions have also been recorded in the high AED 700,000 range.
This unit mix gives the project a different profile from villa-led developments such as Greenwoods.
For rental investors, studios and one-bedroom units can serve a broader tenant segment. The important comparison is the final purchase price against achievable rent in completed properties nearby.
DAMAC Lilac: A Longer Development Timeline
DAMAC Lilac is part of the future DAMAC Hills pipeline.
Property Finder currently lists the project as off-plan with an expected delivery in Q1 2030.
The longer timeline changes the investment calculation.
The buyer has more time to complete the payment schedule, but there is also a longer period without rental income. Market rents, competing projects and financing conditions can all change before handover.
Public information is also more limited than for projects already closer to completion. Buyers should therefore review the final unit mix, launch price, payment plan and construction progress before making a comparison.
Other Off-Plan and Recent Projects
The DAMAC Hills pipeline extends beyond these projects.
Property Finder’s 2026 database includes Golf Gate 2, Utopia, Gems Estates, The Legends and GreenWoods Phase 2, alongside other DAMAC developments. Several are already sold out from the developer.
A developer’s sold-out status does not necessarily mean there are no units available. Resale and assignment inventory can remain available through existing owners.
The price can also differ from the original launch. Buyers should therefore treat current resale transactions as a separate market rather than using the initial launch price as the only benchmark.
Apartments, Townhouses or Villas?
The property type changes the investment equation.
Apartments generally provide a lower entry price. Studios and one- to three-bedroom units also serve a wider tenant market.
Townhouses sit between apartments and villas. They can appeal to families seeking additional space and private outdoor areas without buying a large standalone villa.
Villas require substantially more capital. Their prices can vary sharply based on plot size, built-up area, location and golf views.
Golf-facing properties can command a premium. The key question is whether the higher purchase price is supported by higher rent or stronger resale demand.
The 2026 Numbers Say?
Bayut’s H1 2026 Dubai sales report puts the average transaction value for mid-tier villas in DAMAC Hills at AED 5.38 million. The average price was AED 1,876 per sq. ft., with a reported ROI of 4.95%.
Apartment prices are lower. August 2026 data shows approximately AED 1,600 per sq. ft. for one-bedroom apartments and AED 1,549 per sq. ft. for two-bedroom apartments.
These figures reinforce one point: there is no single rental yield or resale profile for DAMAC Hills.
The correct comparison depends on the specific unit.
How to Assess Rental Potential
Rental yield starts with a simple calculation:
Gross Rental Yield = Annual Rent ÷ Purchase Price × 100
That is only the starting point.
Service charges, maintenance, property management, vacancy periods and other ownership costs reduce the net return.
Off-plan property requires another adjustment. There is no actual rental income until the property is completed and leased.
A projected yield based on today’s rents may not match the market at handover. A better benchmark is a completed property with a similar size, layout and location.
For example, an investor assessing a new one-bedroom apartment should compare it with completed one-bedroom units in DAMAC Hills. The comparison should include purchase price, current annual rent, service charges and occupancy.
Which DAMAC Hills Project?
The answer depends on the investment objective.
Golf Greens suits buyers looking for newer apartments with a relatively nearer handover.
Golf Greens 2 provides another apartment option, but buyers should compare current resale prices with recent registered transactions.
Greenwoods belongs to the higher-value villa segment and requires a different rental and resale analysis.
DAMAC District Tower B focuses more heavily on smaller apartment units and therefore targets a different tenant and buyer pool.
DAMAC Lilac has the longest stated timeline among these projects, with delivery currently listed for 2030.
The strongest comparison is not between project names. It is between the price paid today, the remaining payment obligation, the expected rental income after handover and the amount of competing supply likely to reach the market.
DAMAC Hills already has an established rental and resale market. That gives buyers more evidence than they would have in a completely new community. At the same time, the number of new and upcoming projects means investors still need to assess supply at the unit level.
For an off-plan purchase in 2026, the most useful question is simple:
What am I paying today, what will this property cost me by handover, and what evidence supports the expected rent or resale value?
That comparison provides a stronger basis for judging an individual DAMAC Hills project than the launch price or projected yield alone.
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