Updated 5 October 2026 · Source: Dubai Land Department records · All Dubai area guides
How much does it cost to buy or rent in The Hills?
The most recent sale DLD has recorded in The Hills was a 2-bedroom for AED 4,000,000 on 14 September 2026. Over the past 6 months, 9 sales had a median of AED 2,385 per sq ft, against AED 2,455 over 12 months (10 sales). Tenants paid a median of AED 180,000 a year over the past 6 months (132 Ejari contracts) and AED 180,000 over 12 months (240 contracts).
Source: DLD-recorded sales and Ejari contracts for The Hills, Al Thanyah Third. "6 months" and "12 months" mean the 6 and 12 months to the latest data.
The Hills at a glance
| Developer | Emaar Development |
|---|---|
| Location | The Views and The Lakes (DLD district: Al Thanyah Third) |
| Status | Ready and handed over (Ejari leases registered) |
| Sales on record since | August 2013 |
| Unit types and typical sizes | 1-bedroom about 879 sq ft, 2-bedroom about 1,646 sq ft, 3-bedroom about 1,784 sq ft |
| Nearest metro station | Sobha Realty, about 1.1 km |
| DLD-recorded sales, past 24 months | 68 |
Developer, district and sales from Dubai Land Department records; status from registered Ejari leases; sizes are the typical registered unit size of each type.
Recent sales in The Hills
| Date | Type | Size (sq ft) | Price | AED per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 September 2026 | 2-bedroom | 1,778 | AED 4,000,000 | AED 2,250 |
| 30 July 2026 | 3-bedroom | 1,784 | AED 5,750,000 | AED 3,222 |
| 24 June 2026 | 3-bedroom | 2,191 | AED 6,000,000 | AED 2,738 |
| 17 June 2026 | 2-bedroom | 1,268 | AED 2,850,000 | AED 2,247 |
| 19 May 2026 | 1-bedroom | 879 | AED 1,600,000 | AED 1,819 |
| 14 May 2026 | 3-bedroom | 1,784 | AED 5,500,000 | AED 3,082 |
| 6 May 2026 | 2-bedroom | 1,646 | AED 2,914,888 | AED 1,771 |
| 1 May 2026 | 3-bedroom | 1,782 | AED 4,250,000 | AED 2,385 |
| 23 April 2026 | 3-bedroom | 2,175 | AED 6,400,000 | AED 2,942 |
| 16 March 2026 | 3-bedroom | 1,782 | AED 4,500,000 | AED 2,525 |
The latest DLD-recorded sales, newest first. Share transfers and data errors are filtered out by the DLD API.
Rents in The Hills
Over the past 6 months, 132 rent contracts were registered here, with a median of AED 180,000 a year (about AED 15,000 a month) and half paying between AED 147,500 and AED 241,922. Over 12 months the median was AED 180,000 across 240 contracts. The range covers every unit size in the building, so a studio and a 3-bedroom sit in the same figures.
| Period | Lower quarter | Median | Upper quarter | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 6 months | AED 147,500 | AED 180,000 | AED 241,922 | 132 |
| Last 12 months | AED 145,000 | AED 180,000 | AED 245,000 | 240 |
Source: DLD Ejari rent contracts (new and renewed) registered in the 6 and 12 months to 7 October 2026.
Prices and rents by bedroom in The Hills
Over the past 6 months, a typical 2-bedroom in The Hills sold for AED 2,914,888 and rented for AED 180,000 a year. Over 12 months the figures were AED 3,450,000 to buy and AED 190,000 a year to rent.
Sale prices
| Type | Last 6 months | Last 12 months | AED per sq ft (6 / 12 mo) | Size (sq ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | – | AED 1,900,000 5 sales | – / 2,164 | 879 |
| 2-bedroom | AED 2,914,888 3 sales | AED 3,450,000 9 sales | 2,247 / 2,141 | 1,646 |
| 3-bedroom | AED 5,750,000 5 sales | AED 5,875,000* 10 sales | 2,942 / 3,012 | 1,784 |
Rents and gross yield
| Type | Last 6 months | Last 12 months | Gross yield (6 / 12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | AED 113,500 26 contracts | AED 120,375 58 contracts | – / 6.3% |
| 2-bedroom | AED 180,000 75 contracts | AED 190,000 132 contracts | 6.2% / 5.5% |
| 3-bedroom | AED 245,000 48 contracts | AED 255,000 80 contracts | 4.3% / 4.3% |
Sale prices: median of DLD-recorded sales of each type in the 6 and 12 months to 7 October 2026 (at least 3 sales). * Busy building: median of the latest 10 sales, all inside that period. Rents: median of Ejari contracts registered in each period (at least 5), matched to each type by the building's registered unit sizes. Gross yield is annual rent divided by the sale price for the same period, before service charges and other costs. – means too few records in that period, or a figure still being compiled.
How prices have moved around The Hills
The median price per sq ft across The Views and The Lakes went from AED 1,699 in Q4 2024 to AED 1,824 in Q3 2026, up 7.4%, and down 1.8% on the same quarter a year earlier. Recent sales in The Hills averaged AED 2,455 per sq ft, 34.6% above the district.
District figures: DLD-recorded sales across Al Thanyah Third, quarters with at least 10 sales. A building-level chart replaces this once enough quarterly data is loaded.
Location: what's near The Hills
- Metro: Sobha Realty (1.1 km)
- Schools: Emirates International School - Meadows (1.5 km), Regent International School (1.9 km), Dubai International Academy (2.0 km)
- Hospitals: Emirates Hospital (1.8 km), Welcare Hospital (2.5 km)
- Malls: Dubai Marina Mall (1.8 km), Bluewaters Wharf Retail (3.4 km)
- Beach: Marina Beach Dubai (2.6 km)
- Park: Jumeirah Lakes Towers Park (1.3 km)
- Airports: Dubai International Airport (28.7 km), Al Maktoum International Airport (18.9 km)
Straight-line distances from the building's mapped location; driving distances are longer. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
How The Hills compares with The Views and The Lakes
Recent sales here ran 37% above the The Views and The Lakes median of AED 1,792 per sq ft in September 2026. The district's gross rental yield was 5.5% in the same report. The Hills is by Emaar Development, and DLD recorded 68 sales in the project over the past 24 months. DLD lists 4 buildings under this project name, and the figures on this page combine them.
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 The 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 much is an apartment in The Hills?
1-bedrooms sold at a median of AED 1,900,000 over the past 12 months; 2-bedrooms sold at a median of AED 2,914,888 over the past 6 months (AED 3,450,000 over 12 months); 3-bedrooms sold at a median of AED 5,750,000 over the past 6 months (AED 5,875,000 over 12 months), based on DLD-recorded sales.
What is the rent in The Hills?
The median annual rent was AED 180,000 across 132 Ejari contracts in the past 6 months, and AED 180,000 across 240 contracts over 12 months. Half of those leases fell between AED 147,500 and AED 241,922.
What rental yield does The Hills make?
1-bedrooms about 6.3% gross over 12 months (AED 120,375 a year on a AED 1,900,000 purchase); 2-bedrooms about 6.2% gross over the past 6 months (AED 180,000 a year on a AED 2,914,888 purchase); 3-bedrooms about 4.3% gross over the past 6 months (AED 245,000 a year on a AED 5,750,000 purchase). Gross yield is before service charges, maintenance and vacancy.
What is the nearest metro station to The Hills?
Sobha Realty station, about 1.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is The Hills from Dubai International Airport?
About 28.7 km in a straight line. Driving distance depends on the route.
Who developed The Hills?
Emaar Development, according to the DLD project register.
Which area is The Hills in?
DLD records it in Al Thanyah Third, the district that covers The Views and The Lakes (Al Thanyah Third).
Keep exploring
- The Views and The Lakes: prices, rents and yields
- Rental yield in The Views and The Lakes
- Apartments for sale in The Views and The Lakes
- Apartments for rent in The Views and The Lakes
- Studio apartments in The Views and The Lakes
- 1-bedroom apartments in The Views and The Lakes
- 2-bedroom apartments in The Views and The Lakes
- 3-bedroom apartments in The Views and The Lakes
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