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Dubai Hills Estate Neighborhood Guide
Emaar's 'city within a city' — an 18-hole championship golf course at the center of a mixed apartment, townhouse, and mansion community.
Updated 2026-07-26
Emaar's newer master-plan, built around a golf course
Dubai Hills Estate spans over 11 million square metres and is positioned as a modern fusion of Emaar's earlier communities — The Greens, Emirates Hills, and Arabian Ranches — set around an 18-hole championship golf course. Unlike Arabian Ranches' villa-only footprint, Dubai Hills Estate offers a genuine mix of mid-rise apartments, townhouses, and large mansions within one master-plan, along with the community's own Dubai Hills Mall.
Schools and daily life
GEMS Wellington Academy Dubai Hills sits directly within the community, with Repton School Dubai and Hartland International School both roughly a 10-minute drive away, and Kings School Al Barsha around 15 minutes — a genuinely strong schooling cluster for families. The community also offers extensive outdoor amenities, including cycling and jogging trails around the golf course and parks.
Price tier and who it suits
Dubai Hills Estate spans a wide price range given its mix of apartments, townhouses, and mansions — generally positioned as a premium but not top-tier community, reflecting its newer master-plan status and golf-course frontage. It suits families wanting a mix of unit types and strong schooling options in one community. Compare it against Dubai's other flagship villa-and-golf master-plan in our Arabian Ranches guide.
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Check My Options →Frequently asked questions
Is Dubai Hills Estate a good place for families?
Yes — it offers a strong on- and near-community schooling cluster (GEMS Wellington Academy, Repton School Dubai, Hartland International School), along with parks, golf-course amenities, and its own mall.
What types of homes are available in Dubai Hills Estate?
A genuine mix within one master-plan — mid-rise apartments, townhouses, and large mansions — unlike Arabian Ranches' villa-only footprint.
How is Dubai Hills Estate different from Arabian Ranches?
Both are Emaar golf-course communities, but Dubai Hills Estate mixes apartments, townhouses, and mansions in one master-plan, while Arabian Ranches is villa-only and generally considered more established.