Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
What does a 1-bedroom apartment cost in DAMAC Hills?
The median 1-bedroom apartment in DAMAC Hills sold for AED 1,231,200 over the past 12 months, across 655 DLD-recorded sales. Renting one costs a median of AED 70,000 a year, about AED 5,833 a month, based on 2,224 Ejari contracts. For comparison, a studio went for AED 623K and a 2-bedroom for AED 2.03M.
DLD records DAMAC Hills under the official district name Al Hebiah Third. Figures on this page cover that whole district.
DAMAC Hills prices and rents by bedroom
| Type | Median price | Sales | Median annual rent | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 622,500 | 266 | AED 44,100 | 2,345 |
| 1-Bedroom | AED 1,231,200 | 655 | AED 70,000 | 2,224 |
| 2-Bedroom | AED 2,030,000 | 221 | AED 120,000 | 579 |
| 3-Bedroom | AED 175,000 | 134 |
Sources: DLD-recorded sales (12 months) and Ejari rent contracts (24 months), to 3 October 2026. DLD district: Al Hebiah Third.
Rows with fewer than 30 records are left out.
Is a 1-bedroom in DAMAC Hills good value?
A 1-bedroom in DAMAC Hills costs about 17.6 years of median rent to buy. Across the district, price per sq ft is up 8.8% on a year earlier.
Renting a 1-bedroom in DAMAC Hills: what to know
For landlords, the area's gross yield was 5.6% in the September 2026 report. Contracts are annual, and most landlords ask for payment in one to four cheques. Offering fewer cheques is often the easiest way to negotiate the rent down.
DAMAC Hills price per sq ft, quarter by quarter
From Q4 2024 to Q3 2026, the median price per square foot in DAMAC Hills went from AED 1,323 to AED 1,783, up 34.8%. The table lists every quarter with at least 10 recorded sales.
| Quarter | Median AED per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | AED 1,783 |
| Q2 2026 | AED 1,574 |
| Q1 2026 | AED 1,588 |
| Q4 2025 | AED 1,730 |
| Q3 2025 | AED 1,500 |
| Q2 2025 | AED 1,343 |
| Q1 2025 | AED 1,375 |
| Q4 2024 | AED 1,323 |
Source: DLD-recorded sales, quarters with at least 10 sales. DLD district: Al Hebiah Third.
Market reports
For the wider picture, read our monthly reports built from the same DLD records.
- Dubai market report, August 2026: Prices firm as volume slips in August. A pause, or a turn?
Before you buy in DAMAC Hills
- Ask for the service charge per sq ft and the last two years of statements.
- Check whether the unit is ready or off-plan. For off-plan, get the handover date and payment plan in writing.
- Compare the asking price with recorded sales in the same building, not just the area median.
- Get mortgage pre-approval before you make an offer, so you know your real budget.
Questions buyers and owners ask
How many 1-bedroom apartments sold in DAMAC Hills last year?
DLD recorded 655 sales of 1-bedroom apartments in the 12 months to 3 October 2026, at a median of AED 1,231,200.
Is AED 70,000 a fair rent for a 1-bedroom in DAMAC Hills?
It's the median, so half of the 2,224 recent contracts were above it and half below. Floor, view and furnishing move the number.
Are most 1-bedroom sales in DAMAC Hills off-plan?
Off-plan made up 75.9% of 1-bedroom sales over the past 12 months.
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