DAMAC Hills Townhouses & Villas 2026 Q1 Resale Report
(1st January - 31st March 2026)
AED 1,776
Average price per sq. ft
Compared to Q1 2025
87 transactions
AED 446.4M total resale value
Townhouses & Villas in DAMAC Hills Q1 2026 Resale Report
Executive Summary
All 87 resale transactions in DAMAC Hills during Q1 2026 involved ready properties, with no off-plan resales recorded in the quarter. The 3-bedroom segment led resale activity with 43 transactions in Q1 2026, down 7.0% year-over-year, at an average price of AED 3,716,860 per unit. The 4-bedroom segment recorded 24 transactions in Q1 2026, a decline of 14.0% year-over-year, with an average unit price of AED 4,424,875. The 5-bedroom segment saw 16 transactions in Q1 2026, down 16.0% year-over-year, at an average price of AED 9,025,120 per unit.
The off-plan primary market in DAMAC Hills recorded 30 transactions in Q1 2026, with a combined value of AED 188,164,830. Resale transactions represented the majority of villa and townhouse sales activity by unit count in the community during Q1 2026, with 87 resale units compared to 30 off-plan primary units.
Key Facts
- In Q1 2026, the average resale price per square foot for townhouses and villas in DAMAC Hills reached AED 1,776, representing a year-over-year increase of 9.8%.
- DAMAC Hills recorded 87 resale transactions for townhouses and villas in Q1 2026, a decline of 16.3% compared to the same quarter in 2025.
- The total value of resale transactions in DAMAC Hills townhouses and villas during Q1 2026 was AED 446,382,079, down 13.4% year-over-year.
- All 87 resale transactions in DAMAC Hills townhouses and villas during Q1 2026 were for ready properties, with no off-plan resales recorded.
- Three-bedroom units dominated the DAMAC Hills resale market in Q1 2026 with 43 transactions at an average price of AED 3,716,860, though transaction volume fell 7.0% year-over-year.
- Four-bedroom townhouses and villas in DAMAC Hills saw 24 resale transactions in Q1 2026 at an average price of AED 4,424,875, representing a 14.0% decline in transaction count year-over-year.
- Five-bedroom properties in DAMAC Hills recorded 16 resale transactions in Q1 2026 at an average price of AED 9,025,120, with transaction volume decreasing 16.0% compared to Q1 2025.
Key Performance Indicators
Key Performance Indicators
Resale - Q1 2026
Rental - Q1 2026
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Price Trend
Price Trend - DAMAC Hills Townhouses & Villas
Average Price per Sq. Ft - DAMAC Hills Townhouses & Villas
| Period | Average Price per Sq. Ft (AED) |
|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | 1,616 |
| Q2 2025 | 1,723 |
| Q3 2025 | 1,717 |
| Q4 2025 | 1,692 |
| Q1 2026 | 1,775 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did DAMAC Hills Townhouses & Villas transactions split between off-plan and ready in Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, DAMAC Hills Townhouses & Villas recorded exclusively ready property transactions, with off-plan deals accounting for 0.0% of both transaction count and total value. All sales activity in the segment during the quarter involved completed units, leaving no off-plan market presence in this category. The identical distribution across transaction count and value (100.0% ready in both metrics) indicates no divergence in average deal size between the two completion statuses for the period.
Which Townhouses & Villas bedroom configurations recorded the highest resale activity in DAMAC Hills during Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, three-bedroom townhouses and villas led transaction activity in DAMAC Hills with 43 sales, recording an average price of AED 3,716,860 and a year-on-year volume decline of 7.0%. Four-bedroom units followed with 24 transactions at an average of AED 4,424,875, while five-bedroom properties posted 16 sales at AED 9,025,120, the highest average price among reportable segments. Average prices across the three main configurations spanned a range of AED 5.3 million, from AED 3.7 million for three-bedroom units to AED 9.0 million for five-bedroom homes.
Performance by Bedroom Type
Price Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Price | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 B/R | AED 3,716,860 | +7.1% | 43 | -7% |
| 4 B/R | AED 4,424,875 | +13.6% | 24 | -14% |
| 5 B/R | AED 9,025,120 | +4.8% | 16 | -16% |
| 6 B/R | AED 10,600,000 | -7.3% | 2 | -60% |
Transaction Distribution by Bedroom
Transaction Volume by Bedroom Type - Q1 2026
| Bedroom Type | Transactions |
|---|---|
| 3 B/R Bed | 43 |
| 4 B/R Bed | 24 |
| 5 B/R Bed | 16 |
| 6 B/R Bed | 2 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did off-plan primary-market sales of Townhouses & Villas in DAMAC Hills perform in Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, DAMAC Hills Townhouses & Villas recorded 30 off-plan transactions with a total value of AED 188,164,830, representing a 66.7% year-on-year increase in transaction count and a 0.2% decrease in total value. The off-plan segment accounted for approximately one-quarter of the community's total transaction activity during the period, with resale transactions numbering 87 and totaling AED 446,382,079. Off-plan sales represented roughly 30% of the combined transaction value across both primary and secondary market channels in the community during the quarter.
Rental Summary
Rental Contract Distribution - Q1 2026
Contract Types
Rental Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Rent | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 B/R | AED 206,001 | +0.1% | 113 | -24% |
| 4 B/R | AED 248,066 | -5.5% | 59 | -33% |
| 5 B/R | AED 429,248 | +7.2% | 42 | +45% |
| 6 B/R | AED 434,770 | -47.4% | 3 | -40% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Dubai Townhouses & Villas Market Context -- Q1 2026
## Dubai Market Overview
In Q1 2026, Dubai recorded 44,267 sale transactions and 147,091 rental transactions across all property types and communities. Initial sales accounted for 71.9% of the sales market, with resale transactions representing the remaining 28.1%. Rental contract activity was dominated by renewals at 66.4%, while new rental contracts comprised 33.6% of the total rental volume.
Dubai Overall Market Context
Dubai Townhouses & Villas Market Totals - Q1 2026
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Initial Sale | 71.9% |
| Resale | 28.1% |
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| New | 33.6% |
| Renewal | 66.4% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the average price per square foot for resale townhouses and villas in DAMAC Hills during Q1 2026?
How many resale transactions occurred for townhouses and villas in DAMAC Hills in Q1 2026?
What was the total resale transaction value for townhouses and villas in DAMAC Hills in Q1 2026?
What was the average resale price for 3-bedroom townhouses and villas in DAMAC Hills in Q1 2026?
What was the average resale price for 4-bedroom townhouses and villas in DAMAC Hills in Q1 2026?
What was the average resale price for 5-bedroom townhouses and villas in DAMAC Hills in Q1 2026?
What percentage of DAMAC Hills townhouse and villa resale transactions in Q1 2026 were ready properties?
What was the off-plan primary market transaction value for townhouses and villas in DAMAC Hills in Q1 2026?
Methodology
The resale market data for DAMAC Hills townhouses and villas in Q1 2026 is sourced from Property Monitor's transaction register, which aggregates Dubai Land Department resale registrations covering the period from January 1 to March 31, 2026. Year-over-year comparisons reference the corresponding quarter in 2025, with metrics including an average price per square foot of AED 1,776 and a transaction count of 87 resale units. A key limitation is that Dubai Land Department registrations may reflect a lag between agreement dates and formal registration, meaning transactions attributed to Q1 2026 could include deals initiated in prior periods, which can affect period-to-period comparability and the interpretation of short-term market shifts.
Glossary
- PSF
- Price per square foot, a standardized metric dividing a property's sale price by its total area in square feet, used to compare values across different-sized units in Dubai real estate.
- Off-plan
- Properties sold by developers before or during construction, purchased based on architectural plans and project specifications rather than completed buildings.
- Secondary market
- The resale segment where properties change hands between private owners after initial developer sales, encompassing both ready and under-construction units.
- Ready property
- Completed, habitable properties that have received handover from developers and are available for immediate occupancy by buyers.
- Resale
- A transaction where an existing owner sells a property to a new buyer, as opposed to a direct purchase from the original developer.
- Townhouse
- A multi-story residential unit sharing one or more walls with adjacent properties, typically featuring private outdoor space and a smaller footprint than detached villas.
- Villa
- A detached single-family residential property in Dubai, typically featuring private land, multiple bedrooms, and independent access without shared walls.
- AED/sqft
- The price per square foot expressed in United Arab Emirates Dirhams, the standard currency unit for Dubai property valuations.
- Transaction type
- Classification distinguishing between Off-Plan sales (properties under construction) and Existing sales (completed properties) recorded in Dubai Land Department data.
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