Dubai Hills vs DAMAC Hills
Updated October 2026
Dubai Hills Estate and DAMAC Hills are both golf communities that mix villas, townhouses and apartments, but they differ in developer and location: Dubai Hills Estate is a more central Emaar and Meraas community around an 18-hole course, about 15 minutes by road to Downtown, with a mall, park and hospital inside, while DAMAC Hills is a DAMAC community around the Trump International Golf Club further out in Dubailand, at a lower price point. Choose Dubai Hills to be closer to the city with a mall and hospital inside; choose DAMAC Hills for a quieter, more affordable golf community with large parks.
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| Compared | Dubai Hills | DAMAC Hills |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | An Emaar and Meraas master community in Mohammed Bin Rashid City, around an 18-hole golf course | A DAMAC golf community in Dubailand, around the Trump International Golf Club |
| Homes | Villas, townhouses and apartments | Villas, townhouses and apartments |
| Inside the community | Dubai Hills Mall, Dubai Hills Park, King's College Hospital Dubai and schools | Parks, running tracks and sports courts |
| Location and roads | Between Al Khail Road and Umm Suqeim Street; about 15 minutes by road to Downtown Dubai | Along Al Qudra Road and Hessa Street in Dubailand; a 20–25 minute drive to Downtown |
| Public transport | No Dubai Metro station; residents drive | No metro nearby; residents drive |
| Good for | Families, buyers wanting a villa close to the city centre, long-term owner-occupiers | Families, golfers, buyers wanting a villa at a lower price point than central communities |
| Main drawbacks | Premium prices, especially golf-course villas; parts still being built; apartment and villa areas differ in character | Car-dependent with no metro nearby; a longer drive to Downtown; some phases are newer and still settling in |
Key differences between Dubai Hills and DAMAC Hills
- Location: Dubai Hills Estate is more central, about 15 minutes by road to Downtown; DAMAC Hills is further out in Dubailand, a 20–25 minute drive.
- Inside: Dubai Hills Estate has Dubai Hills Mall, a hospital and schools within the community; DAMAC Hills centres on its parks, sports facilities and the Trump International Golf Club.
- Cost: DAMAC Hills is described as a lower price point than central communities; Dubai Hills Estate carries premium prices, especially for golf-course villas.
- Both are golf communities mixing villas, townhouses and apartments, both are car-dependent with no metro, and parts of each are still settling in.
Which should you choose?
Choose Dubai Hills if…
- You want to be closer to the city, with a mall, hospital and schools inside the community.
- You want the choice of a villa, townhouse or apartment near Downtown.
Choose DAMAC Hills if…
- You want a quieter, more affordable golf community with large parks and don't mind a longer drive.
- You play golf or want golf-course views at a lower price point.
Before you sign a lease, check the rent against the DLD rental index, and read our guide to renting in Dubai.
Frequently asked questions
Is it better to live in Dubai Hills or DAMAC Hills?
It depends on your commute and budget. Dubai Hills Estate is more central, about 15 minutes by road to Downtown, with a mall, hospital and schools inside, but prices are premium. DAMAC Hills is further out in Dubailand, often at a lower price, with large parks and the Trump International Golf Club, but a longer drive to the city.
Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Dubai Hills or DAMAC Hills?
Dubai Hills Estate, at about 15 minutes by road. DAMAC Hills is further out in Dubailand, a 20–25 minute drive to Downtown in normal traffic.
Which is cheaper, Dubai Hills or DAMAC Hills?
Our guides describe DAMAC Hills as a lower price point than central communities, and Dubai Hills Estate as premium, especially for golf-course villas. We don't publish prices; check current figures on the Dubai Land Department's data.
Do Dubai Hills or DAMAC Hills have a metro station?
Neither. Both are car-dependent golf communities with no Dubai Metro station; residents drive.
What are the downsides of living in Dubai Hills and DAMAC Hills?
Dubai Hills Estate has premium prices, especially for golf-course villas, and parts are still being built. DAMAC Hills is car-dependent with no metro, a longer drive to Downtown, and some phases are newer and still settling in.
Sources
Our area guides to Dubai Hills and DAMAC Hills.