Dubai Hills Estate Townhouses & Villas 2026 Q1 Resale Report
(1st January - 31st March 2026)
AED 2,940
Average price per sq. ft
Compared to Q1 2025
88 transactions
AED 1.334B total resale value
Townhouses & Villas in Dubai Hills Estate Q1 2026 Resale Report
Executive Summary
The 4-bedroom segment recorded the highest transaction count among resale townhouses and villas in Dubai Hills Estate during Q1 2026, with 27 sales at an average price of AED 7,813,148, though this represented a 36.0% decline in transaction volume year-over-year. The 3-bedroom segment followed with 24 transactions at an average price of AED 6,752,500, showing a 9.0% increase in transaction count compared to Q1 2025. The off-plan primary market in Dubai Hills Estate recorded 125 transactions in Q1 2026 with a total value of AED 3,565,590,912, while the resale market accounted for 88 transactions valued at AED 1,334,090,000 during the same period.
Key Facts
- In Q1 2026, Dubai Hills Estate townhouses and villas recorded an average resale price per square foot of AED 2,940, marking a 17.1% year-over-year increase.
- The Dubai Hills Estate resale market saw 88 transactions in Q1 2026, representing a 17.0% decline compared to the same quarter in 2025.
- Total resale transaction value in Dubai Hills Estate for Q1 2026 reached AED 1,334,090,000, down 10.7% year-over-year.
- All 88 resale transactions in Dubai Hills Estate during Q1 2026 involved ready properties, with zero off-plan resales recorded.
- Four-bedroom properties led resale activity in Dubai Hills Estate for Q1 2026 with 27 transactions at an average price of AED 7,813,148, though transaction count fell 36.0% year-over-year.
- Six-bedroom villas in Dubai Hills Estate recorded 10 resale transactions in Q1 2026 at an average price of AED 44,600,000, with transaction count surging 67.0% year-over-year.
- The off-plan primary market in Dubai Hills Estate generated 125 transactions valued at AED 3,565,590,912 in Q1 2026, contrasting with the resale market's 88 transactions.
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 Townhouses & Villas
Average Price per Sq. Ft - Dubai Hills Estate Townhouses & Villas
| Period | Average Price per Sq. Ft (AED) |
|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | 2,510 |
| Q2 2025 | 2,971 |
| Q3 2025 | 2,857 |
| Q4 2025 | 2,903 |
| Q1 2026 | 2,939 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did Dubai Hills Estate Townhouses & Villas transactions split between off-plan and ready in Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, the Dubai Hills Estate townhouses and villas market recorded exclusively ready property transactions, with off-plan sales accounting for 0.0% of both transaction volume and total value. All 100.0% of deals by count and 100.0% by AED value occurred in the ready segment during the quarter. The alignment between transaction-count distribution and value distribution indicates no discernible difference in average deal size between the two completion categories, as the market operated entirely within the ready property channel.
Which Townhouses & Villas bedroom configurations recorded the highest resale activity in Dubai Hills Estate during Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, four-bedroom townhouses and villas led transaction activity in Dubai Hills Estate with 27 sales, averaging AED 7,813,148, though this segment experienced a 36.0% year-over-year decline in transaction count. Three-bedroom units recorded 24 transactions at an average of AED 6,752,500, while five-bedroom properties registered 23 sales averaging AED 17,459,783. The market exhibited a wide price range across configurations, with six-bedroom properties—which saw 10 transactions and a notable 67.0% year-over-year increase in activity—commanding an average of AED 44,600,000 in Dubai Hills Estate during the quarter.
Performance by Bedroom Type
Price Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Price | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 B/R | AED 6,752,500 | +1% | 24 | +9% |
| 4 B/R | AED 7,813,148 | -6.1% | 27 | -36% |
| 5 B/R | AED 17,459,783 | +33.6% | 23 | -23% |
| 6 B/R | AED 44,600,000 | +28.5% | 10 | +67% |
Transaction Distribution by Bedroom
Transaction Volume by Bedroom Type - Q1 2026
| Bedroom Type | Transactions |
|---|---|
| 3 B/R Bed | 24 |
| 4 B/R Bed | 27 |
| 5 B/R Bed | 23 |
| 6 B/R Bed | 10 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did off-plan primary-market sales of Townhouses & Villas in Dubai Hills Estate perform in Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, off-plan primary market sales of townhouses and villas in Dubai Hills Estate totaled 125 transactions worth AED 3,565,590,912, representing increases of 1,685.7% and 4,253.9% year-on-year respectively. Off-plan activity exceeded resale volumes in the community during the same quarter, with developer-direct sales accounting for 125 units compared to 88 resale transactions. The resale segment recorded AED 1,334,090,000 in total value over the three-month period.
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 308,080 | +2.9% | 113 | -13% |
| 4 B/R | AED 387,624 | +5.2% | 144 | -3% |
| 5 B/R | AED 711,614 | +1.7% | 54 | +8% |
| 6 B/R | AED 3,088,497 | +49.4% | 4 | +33% |
| 7 B/R | AED 1,800,000 | N/A | 1 | N/A |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Dubai Townhouses & Villas Market Context -- Q1 2026
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 all sale transactions during the quarter, while resale transactions represented 28.1% of the market. On the rental side, new contracts made up 33.6% of all rental agreements, with renewals comprising the remaining 66.4%. These city-wide metrics provide the backdrop against which Dubai Hills Estate Townhouses & Villas performance can be assessed.
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 Dubai Hills Estate in Q1 2026?
How many resale transactions occurred for townhouses and villas in Dubai Hills Estate during Q1 2026?
What was the total resale transaction value for Dubai Hills Estate townhouses and villas in Q1 2026?
What was the average resale price for a 5-bedroom villa in Dubai Hills Estate in Q1 2026?
How many 4-bedroom townhouses or villas were resold in Dubai Hills Estate in Q1 2026?
What percentage of Dubai Hills Estate resale townhouse and villa transactions were ready properties in Q1 2026?
What was the average price for a 6-bedroom villa in Dubai Hills Estate resale market during Q1 2026?
Methodology
The resale market data presented in this report is sourced from Property Monitor's transaction register, which aggregates Dubai Land Department registration records for completed secondary-market sales of townhouses and villas in Dubai Hills Estate. All metrics—including average price per square foot, transaction count, and total transaction value—reflect trades registered between 1 January 2026 and 31 March 2026, with year-on-year comparisons calculated against the corresponding quarter of the prior calendar year (Q1 2025). Readers should note that registration dates may lag actual sale agreements by several weeks, meaning transactions closed late in a preceding period can appear in the subsequent quarter's data, which may affect period-to-period comparability and the precise timing attribution of market movements.
Glossary
- PSF
- Price per square foot, calculated by dividing a property's sale price by its built-up area in square feet. The standard unit for comparing residential property values across Dubai communities.
- Off-plan
- A property sold by a developer before construction is complete, typically purchased through a payment plan during the development phase.
- Secondary market
- The resale market where properties are bought and sold between private parties after the initial developer sale, also called the resale market.
- Ready property
- A completed, habitable property that has received necessary approvals and is available for immediate occupancy or transfer.
- AED/sqft
- United Arab Emirates Dirham per square foot, the currency-denominated price per square foot metric used in Dubai property transactions.
- Resale Off-Plan Origin
- A transaction where a buyer purchases an off-plan property from an investor who originally bought it from the developer, before construction completion.
- Resale
- A transaction between private parties for a ready property that was previously owned, distinct from a direct developer sale.
- Townhouse
- A multi-story residential unit sharing one or more walls with adjacent units, typically with private outdoor space and direct street access.
- Villa
- A detached single-family residential property on its own plot of land, typically featuring private garden space and independent structure.
- Built-up area
- The total enclosed floor area of a property measured in square feet, including all interior spaces but excluding balconies, terraces, and parking.
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