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Living in DAMAC Hills
A golf community built around the Trump International Golf Club, with villas, townhouses and apartments, Jebel Ali School and the Malibu Bay wave pool.
History
DAMAC launched the community in 2013 as Akoya by DAMAC, its first master development, on a plot of about 42 million sq ft. The first apartments overlooking the golf course were finished in late 2015.
In 2017 it was renamed DAMAC Hills, the same year the Trump International Golf Club opened. Jebel Ali School moved its campus here, and the Malibu Bay wave pool opened in 2020. DAMAC planned more than 4,000 villas and around 7,500 apartments.
What it’s like to live here
Green and spacious, with the golf course running through the middle and parks, sports courts and pools around the clusters. It is quiet and family-focused, with a school, supermarkets and a hotel on site.
Who it suits
Families who want a villa or townhouse with a school close by, golfers, and buyers looking for more space than the city areas offer.
Getting around
DAMAC Hills sits off Hessa Street and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. There is no Metro nearby; Dubai Internet City and Mall of the Emirates stations are 20 to 25 minutes by car. Downtown is about 25 minutes away and Dubai International Airport about 32. Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club is 5 minutes away.
Schools, healthcare and shopping
Jebel Ali School is inside the community, and Dibber Nurseries has a campus nearby.
Clinics and hospitals are in nearby Motor City, Arabian Ranches and Studio City. Carrefour and Viva supermarkets, the Malibu Bay wave pool and the 481-room Radisson Hotel are on site.
Things to check before you rent or buy
- You will need a car, as public transport is limited
- Building work is still going on in some clusters
- Golf-view homes carry a premium and higher service charges
- Busy junctions at peak times
Facts and figures from Bayut area guides, with history from developer announcements and local press. Checked October 2026. Numbers change as new buildings complete.
Map, hotspots and distances
Schools, transport, shops, places to eat and things to do in and around DAMAC Hills, with how far it is to the airports, Downtown and the coast.
Market numbers
Recent prices, rents, yields and sales activity in DAMAC Hills.
Latest price change: +10.9% (villas, H1 2026 vs H1 2025)
Average sale prices
H1 2026
| 3-bed villa or townhouse | AED 3,844,000 |
|---|---|
| 4-bed villa | AED 4,149,000 |
| 5-bed villa | AED 8,825,000 |
Average annual rents
H1 2026
| 3-bed villa or townhouse | AED 211,000 |
|---|---|
| 4-bed villa | AED 230,000 |
| 5-bed villa | AED 404,000 |
About these numbers. Bayut figures are average asking prices and rents from listings on Bayut, not completed sales. Sales counts are Dubai Land Department records shown by Property Finder or DXBinteract. Yields are gross, before service charges and other costs. Checked October 2026; we update these figures regularly.
Sources: Bayut H1 2026 sales report, Bayut H1 2026 rental report, Bayut H1 2025 sales report, Property Finder transactions
Who buys and rents here
Bayut places DAMAC Hills in its mid-tier villa segment.
Investors who buy here
- Villa investors looking for steady family tenants
- Golf-view buyers seeking long-term value
- Off-plan buyers in newer DAMAC clusters
People who live here
- Families, with Jebel Ali School in the community
- Golfers
- Owner-occupiers wanting more space than the city offers
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DAMAC Hills FAQs
Is DAMAC Hills a freehold area?
Yes. DAMAC Hills is a freehold area, so foreign nationals can buy property here outright.
How far is DAMAC Hills from the airport?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is about 28 km away in a straight line, roughly 32 minutes by car outside peak hours. Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is closer, at about 18 km.
Is there a Metro station in DAMAC Hills?
No. Dubai Internet City and Mall of the Emirates stations are 20 to 25 minutes away by car.
How much does it cost to rent in DAMAC Hills?
Average rents are about AED 211,000 a year for a 3-bed villa or townhouse; about AED 230,000 a year for a 4-bed villa; about AED 404,000 a year for a 5-bed villa (H1 2026). Rents vary with the building, view and condition, so ask us for current rents on a specific home.
What rental yield can investors expect in DAMAC Hills?
Gross rental yields average about 5.0% (villas). That is before service charges, maintenance and any time without a tenant, so the net return will be lower.
Have property prices gone up in DAMAC Hills?
Yes. Average asking prices per sq ft are up about 11% (villas since H1 2025), based on Bayut market reports. The latest change is +10.9% (villas, H1 2026 vs H1 2025).
Who does DAMAC Hills suit best?
It suits families, with Jebel Ali School in the community, golfers and owner-occupiers wanting more space than the city offers. For investors, it suits villa investors looking for steady family tenants.
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