Updated 3 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
DAMAC Hills or DAMAC Hills 2?
DAMAC Hills 2 paid the higher gross yield in September 2026: 5.9% against 5.6% in DAMAC Hills. DAMAC Hills 2 is the cheaper of the two at AED 1,022 per sq ft, compared with AED 1,701 in DAMAC Hills. If income matters most, lean toward the higher yield. If you plan to live in the home or hold it for growth, price and the specific building matter more.
DLD records DAMAC Hills under the official district name Al Hebiah Third. Figures on this page cover that whole district.
DLD records DAMAC Hills 2 under the official district name Madinat Hind 4. Figures on this page cover that whole district.
DAMAC Hills vs DAMAC Hills 2: the numbers side by side
| DAMAC Hills | DAMAC Hills 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price, September 2026 | AED 1,246,500 | AED 1,530,000 |
| Price per sq ft, September 2026 | AED 1,701 | AED 1,022 |
| Change in price per sq ft, year on year | up 8.8% | down 0.2% |
| Gross rental yield | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Off-plan share of sales | 57.2% | 2.9% |
| Studio median price | AED 622,500 | AED 451,759 |
| Studio median annual rent | AED 44,100 | AED 36,000 |
| 1-Bedroom median price | AED 1,231,200 | AED 670,000 |
| 1-Bedroom median annual rent | AED 70,000 | AED 45,000 |
| 2-Bedroom median price | AED 2,030,000 | AED 1,062,500 |
| 2-Bedroom median annual rent | AED 120,000 | AED 63,000 |
| 3-Bedroom median annual rent | AED 175,000 | n/a |
Source: DLD-recorded sales and Ejari contracts. Monthly figures from the September 2026 report; bedroom figures cover 12 months of sales and 24 months of rents to 3 October 2026.
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 or DAMAC Hills 2
- 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
Which is cheaper, DAMAC Hills or DAMAC Hills 2?
DAMAC Hills 2, at a median of AED 1,022 per sq ft in September 2026, against AED 1,701 in DAMAC Hills.
Which has the higher rental yield, DAMAC Hills or DAMAC Hills 2?
DAMAC Hills 2, with a gross yield of 5.9% against 5.6% in DAMAC Hills, based on the September 2026 DLD data.
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