Dubai Hills Estate Apartments 2026 Q1 Resale Report
(1st January - 31st March 2026)
AED 2,441
Average price per sq. ft
Compared to Q1 2025
349 transactions
AED 873.2M total resale value
Apartments in Dubai Hills Estate Q1 2026 Resale Report
Executive Summary
One-bedroom units led resale activity in Dubai Hills Estate apartments during Q1 2026 with 143 transactions at an average price of AED 1,656,235, though transaction count fell 24.0 percent year-over-year. Two-bedroom apartments followed with 140 transactions in Q1 2026 at an average price of AED 2,777,396, down 1.0 percent in transaction count year-over-year. Three-bedroom units recorded 59 transactions in Q1 2026 at an average price of AED 4,073,262, with transaction count rising 5.0 percent year-over-year, while studios saw 7 transactions at an average price of AED 1,035,714, up 17.0 percent in count year-over-year.
Ready properties accounted for 59.0 percent of resale transactions in Dubai Hills Estate apartments in Q1 2026, while off-plan units represented 41.0 percent. The off-plan primary market recorded 447 transactions in Dubai Hills Estate in Q1 2026 with a total value of AED 1,198,893,037.
Key Facts
- In Q1 2026, the average resale price per square foot for apartments in Dubai Hills Estate reached AED 2,441, representing a 6.1% year-over-year increase.
- Dubai Hills Estate recorded 349 resale apartment transactions in Q1 2026, an 11.0% decline compared to the same quarter in 2025.
- The total value of resale apartment transactions in Dubai Hills Estate during Q1 2026 was AED 873,249,561, up 0.8% year-over-year.
- Ready apartments accounted for 59.0% of resale transactions in Dubai Hills Estate during Q1 2026, while off-plan units represented 41.0%.
- One-bedroom apartments led resale activity in Dubai Hills Estate with 143 transactions in Q1 2026 at an average price of AED 1,656,235.
- Two-bedroom apartments recorded 140 resale transactions in Dubai Hills Estate during Q1 2026, with an average price of AED 2,777,396.
- Studio apartments in Dubai Hills Estate saw 7 resale transactions in Q1 2026 at an average price of AED 1,035,714.
Key Performance Indicators
Key Performance Indicators
Resale - Q1 2026
Rental - Q1 2026
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Price Trend
Price Trend - Dubai Hills Estate Apartments
Average Price per Sq. Ft - Dubai Hills Estate Apartments
| Period | Average Price per Sq. Ft (AED) |
|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | 2,301 |
| Q2 2025 | 2,339 |
| Q3 2025 | 2,392 |
| Q4 2025 | 2,398 |
| Q1 2026 | 2,441 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did Dubai Hills Estate Apartments transactions split between off-plan and ready in Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, ready apartment transactions dominated Dubai Hills Estate, accounting for 59.0% of all deals and 57.6% of total transaction value, while off-plan sales represented 41.0% of transactions and 42.4% of value. The narrow gap between transaction share and value share—off-plan capturing 41.0% of deals but 42.4% of AED volumes—indicates that the average off-plan apartment transaction was modestly larger than the average ready unit sale during the quarter. This completion-status split reflects buyer activity across both primary and secondary inventory in the community throughout the period.
Which Apartments bedroom configurations recorded the highest resale activity in Dubai Hills Estate during Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, one-bedroom apartments led transaction activity in Dubai Hills Estate with 143 sales at an average price of AED 1,656,235, followed closely by two-bedroom units with 140 transactions at AED 2,777,396. Three-bedroom apartments recorded 59 sales at AED 4,073,262, while studio units represented the smallest segment with 7 transactions at AED 1,035,714. Average prices across the four bedroom configurations spanned from AED 1,035,714 for studios to AED 4,073,262 for three-bedroom units, with one-bedroom transaction counts declining 24.0% year-on-year in Dubai Hills Estate.
Performance by Bedroom Type
Price Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Price | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1,035,714 | -4% | 7 | +17% |
| 1 B/R | AED 1,656,235 | +8.5% | 143 | -24% |
| 2 B/R | AED 2,777,396 | +11% | 140 | -1% |
| 3 B/R | AED 4,073,262 | +5% | 59 | +5% |
Transaction Distribution by Bedroom
Transaction Volume by Bedroom Type - Q1 2026
| Bedroom Type | Transactions |
|---|---|
| Studio Bed | 7 |
| 1 B/R Bed | 143 |
| 2 B/R Bed | 140 |
| 3 B/R Bed | 59 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did off-plan primary-market sales of Apartments in Dubai Hills Estate perform in Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, off-plan apartment transactions in Dubai Hills Estate totaled 447 units valued at AED 1,198,893,037, representing declines of 21.4% and 12.1% year-on-year respectively. Off-plan activity exceeded resale market volume in the same period, with resale transactions reaching 349 units worth AED 873,249,561. The off-plan segment accounted for the majority of primary market sales in this Dubai Hills Estate apartment category during the quarter.
Rental Summary
Rental Contract Distribution - Q1 2026
Contract Types
Rental Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Rent | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 78,394 | +28.5% | 26 | +100% |
| 1 B/R | AED 101,940 | +9.9% | 477 | +7% |
| 2 B/R | AED 160,754 | +11% | 366 | +9% |
| 3 B/R | AED 279,263 | +12.6% | 88 | +47% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Dubai Apartments Market Context -- Q1 2026
During Q1 2026, Dubai's real estate market recorded 44,267 sale transactions and 147,091 rental transactions, reflecting the emirate's active leasing sector. Initial sales accounted for 71.9% of all transactions in Dubai, while resale properties represented 28.1% of the market. In the rental segment across Dubai, contract renewals comprised 66.4% of activity and new rental contracts made up 33.6%. These emirate-wide figures provide the benchmark against which Dubai Hills Estate Apartments performance is assessed.
Dubai Overall Market Context
Dubai Apartments 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 apartments in Dubai Hills Estate in Q1 2026?
How many resale apartment transactions occurred in Dubai Hills Estate during Q1 2026?
What was the total transaction value for resale apartments in Dubai Hills Estate in Q1 2026?
What was the average price of a two-bedroom resale apartment in Dubai Hills Estate in Q1 2026?
What percentage of Dubai Hills Estate apartment transactions were off-plan versus ready units in Q1 2026?
What was the average price for one-bedroom resale apartments in Dubai Hills Estate in Q1 2026?
How many off-plan apartment transactions occurred in Dubai Hills Estate primary market in Q1 2026?
Methodology
This analysis of Dubai Hills Estate apartment resales in Q1 2026 draws on transaction data from Property Monitor, which aggregates Dubai Land Department registrations recorded between 1 January and 31 March 2026. Year-on-year comparisons reference the corresponding quarter in 2025, with percentage changes calculated on a like-for-like basis using the same property type and community filters. The report separately tracks off-plan transactions (447 units, AED 1.20 billion) and resales of completed units (349 transactions, AED 873 million total value, average AED 2,441 per square foot). Readers should note that registration dates may lag actual sale agreements by several weeks, meaning some transactions attributed to Q1 2026 could reflect purchase decisions made in late 2025, and the resale sample excludes properties still under construction at the time of transfer.
Glossary
- PSF
- Price per square foot, calculated by dividing the property sale price by its total area in square feet. In Dubai, PSF is commonly expressed in AED/sqft and serves as a standardized metric for comparing property values across different unit sizes and developments.
- Off-plan
- A property sold by a developer before construction is complete, often purchased based on architectural plans and model units. Buyers typically pay in installments during the construction phase.
- Secondary market
- The resale market where properties are sold between private parties rather than directly from developers. Also known as the resale market, it includes both ready properties and off-plan units being resold before handover.
- Ready property
- A completed, move-in ready property where construction is finished and the unit has received its completion certificate. Buyers can take immediate possession upon purchase.
- Resale Off-Plan Origin
- A property originally purchased off-plan from a developer that is being resold in the secondary market before construction completion and buyer handover.
- Resale
- A transaction where a property is sold by an existing owner to a new buyer, rather than sold directly by the original developer. This category includes both ready properties and off-plan units being resold.
- Off-Plan Developer Sale
- A transaction where a property is sold directly by the developer to the first buyer during the pre-construction or construction phase. This is a primary market sale.
- Transaction type
- Classification indicating whether a sale involves an Off-Plan property (under construction) or an Existing property (completed and ready for occupancy).
- Dubai Hills Estate
- A master-planned residential community in Dubai developed by Emaar Properties, featuring apartments, villas, townhouses, and the Dubai Hills Mall, located between Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina.
- Sale classification
- A three-category system distinguishing property sales by origin and completion status: Off-Plan Developer Sale (first sale, under construction), Resale Off-Plan Origin (resale, under construction), and Resale (resale, completed).
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