Dubai Hills Estate Townhouses & Villas H1 2025 Resale Report
(1st January – 30th June 2025)
AED 2,722
Average price per sq. ft
Compared to H1 2024
198 transactions
AED 3.005B total resale value
Townhouses & Villas in Dubai Hills Estate H1 2025 Resale Report
Executive Summary
The 4-bedroom segment accounted for 87 transactions in H1 2025, the highest transaction count among all bedroom configurations, with an average price of AED 9,030,075 and transaction volume up 1.0% year-over-year. The 5-bedroom segment recorded 52 transactions at an average price of AED 14,006,502, with transaction count down 7.0% year-over-year. The 6-bedroom segment saw 16 transactions in H1 2025 at an average price of AED 37,665,000, with transaction volume declining 16.0% year-over-year, while the 3-bedroom segment registered 31 transactions at an average price of AED 7,078,774, down 22.0% in transaction count compared to H1 2024.
Ready properties represented 99.5% of resale transactions in Dubai Hills Estate during H1 2025, while off-plan completions accounted for 0.5% of resale activity. The off-plan primary market in Dubai Hills Estate recorded 10 transactions in H1 2025, with a combined value of AED 156,312,526.
Key Facts
- In H1 2025, the average resale price per square foot for townhouses and villas in Dubai Hills Estate reached AED 2,722, an increase of 19.6% year-over-year.
- Dubai Hills Estate recorded 198 resale transactions of townhouses and villas in H1 2025, a decline of 5.7% compared to the same period in 2024.
- The total value of resale transactions for townhouses and villas in Dubai Hills Estate during H1 2025 was AED 3,004,806,617, representing a 7.6% year-over-year increase.
- Ready properties accounted for 99.5% of resale transactions in Dubai Hills Estate during H1 2025, while off-plan units comprised only 0.5%.
- Four-bedroom townhouses and villas were the most actively traded segment in Dubai Hills Estate during H1 2025, with 87 resale transactions at an average price of AED 9,030,075.
- Five-bedroom properties in Dubai Hills Estate recorded 52 resale transactions in H1 2025 at an average price of AED 14,006,502, while six-bedroom units saw 16 transactions at an average price of AED 37,665,000.
- Three-bedroom townhouses and villas in Dubai Hills Estate registered 31 resale transactions during H1 2025, with an average transaction price of AED 7,078,774.
Key Performance Indicators
Key Performance Indicators
Resale - H1 2025
Rental - H1 2025
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) |
|---|---|
| H2 2023 | 2,057 |
| H1 2024 | 2,274 |
| H2 2024 | 2,468 |
| H1 2025 | 2,721 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did Dubai Hills Estate Townhouses & Villas transactions split between off-plan and ready in H1 2025?
In H1 2025, the Dubai Hills Estate townhouses and villas market was overwhelmingly dominated by ready property transactions, which accounted for 99.5% of all deals and 100.0% of total transaction value, while off-plan sales represented just 0.5% of transaction volume and effectively 0.0% of value. This near-total concentration in the ready segment reflects a mature, established community where resale and completed inventory drives activity. The minimal off-plan presence indicates limited new launch activity during the period, with virtually all buyer interest directed toward move-in-ready units.
Which Townhouses & Villas bedroom configurations recorded the highest resale activity in Dubai Hills Estate during H1 2025?
In Dubai Hills Estate during H1 2025, 4-bedroom villas and townhouses led activity with 87 transactions at an average price of AED 9,030,075, recording a 1.0% year-on-year increase in transaction count. The 5-bedroom segment followed with 52 sales averaging AED 14,006,502, while 3-bedroom units recorded 31 transactions at an average of AED 7,078,774—a 22.0% decline in transaction count compared to H1 2024. Across reportable segments, average prices ranged from AED 7,078,774 for 3-bedroom units to AED 37,665,000 for 6-bedroom properties, which saw 16 transactions and a 16.0% year-on-year decline in count.
Performance by Bedroom Type
Price Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Price | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 B/R | AED 1,425,000 | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| 3 B/R | AED 7,078,774 | +24.7% | 31 | -22% |
| 4 B/R | AED 9,030,075 | +30.9% | 87 | +1% |
| 5 B/R | AED 14,006,502 | +1.5% | 52 | -7% |
| 6 B/R | AED 37,665,000 | +21.7% | 16 | -16% |
Transaction Distribution by Bedroom
Transaction Volume by Bedroom Type - H1 2025
| Bedroom Type | Transactions |
|---|---|
| 1 B/R Bed | 1 |
| 3 B/R Bed | 31 |
| 4 B/R Bed | 87 |
| 5 B/R Bed | 52 |
| 6 B/R Bed | 16 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did off-plan primary-market sales of Townhouses & Villas in Dubai Hills Estate perform in H1 2025?
Off-plan primary market activity in Dubai Hills Estate Townhouses & Villas recorded 10 transactions totaling AED 156,312,526 during H1 2025. Off-plan volume represented approximately 5% of total transaction count in the community for the period, while resale activity accounted for 198 transactions worth AED 3,004,806,617. The off-plan segment comprised roughly 5% of combined transaction value, with secondary market sales dominating purchasing activity in this Dubai Hills Estate sub-sector during the first half of 2025.
Rental Summary
Rental Contract Distribution - H1 2025
Contract Types
Rental Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Rent | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 B/R | AED 297,992 | +14.5% | 248 | +20% |
| 4 B/R | AED 374,015 | +18.3% | 302 | +41% |
| 5 B/R | AED 709,078 | +37.8% | 111 | +44% |
| 6 B/R | AED 1,935,000 | -10% | 10 | +11% |
| 7 B/R | AED 1,900,000 | +5.7% | 1 | 0% |
| 10 B/R | AED 2,500,000 | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| 9 B/R | AED 11,000,000 | N/A | 1 | N/A |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Dubai Townhouses & Villas Market Context -- H1 2025
Dubai's real estate market recorded 288,259 rental transactions and 91,974 sale transactions in H1 2025, with rental activity representing the larger share of total transaction volume. Among sales transactions during this period in Dubai, initial sales accounted for 64.5% while resale properties comprised 35.5% of the market. In the rental segment across Dubai during H1 2025, contract renewals represented 65.1% of transactions compared to 34.9% for new rental contracts.
Dubai Overall Market Context
Dubai Townhouses & Villas Market Totals - H1 2025
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Initial Sale | 64.5% |
| Resale | 35.5% |
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| New | 34.9% |
| Renewal | 65.1% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the average price per square foot for townhouses and villas in Dubai Hills Estate during H1 2025?
How many resale transactions occurred for townhouses and villas in Dubai Hills Estate in H1 2025?
What was the total resale transaction value for Dubai Hills Estate townhouses and villas in H1 2025?
What was the average sale price for 4-bedroom townhouses and villas in Dubai Hills Estate during H1 2025?
What was the average price for 5-bedroom properties in Dubai Hills Estate in H1 2025?
What percentage of Dubai Hills Estate townhouse and villa transactions were for ready properties in H1 2025?
How many off-plan primary market transactions occurred for townhouses and villas in Dubai Hills Estate in H1 2025?
Methodology
This report analyzes resale transactions for townhouses and villas in Dubai Hills Estate during the first half of 2025, covering the period from January 1 to June 30, 2025, using data sourced from Property Monitor's transaction register, which aggregates Dubai Land Department resale registrations. Year-on-year comparisons reference the corresponding six-month period in 2024 (January 1 to June 30, 2024), with percentage changes calculated on metrics including average price per square foot, transaction count, and total transaction value. Readers should note that the dataset distinguishes between resale transactions (198 units totaling AED 3,004,806,617) and off-plan transactions (10 units totaling AED 156,312,526), though registration timing may lag actual sale agreements by several weeks, meaning transactions recorded in H1 2025 may reflect deals negotiated in prior periods.
Glossary
- PSF
- Price per square foot, calculated by dividing a property's transaction price by its total built-up area in square feet. Standard unit for comparing values across different property sizes in Dubai.
- Off-plan
- Properties purchased directly from developers before or during construction, typically sold in phases with payment plans tied to construction milestones.
- Secondary market
- Also called resale market. Transactions between private parties after initial developer sale, including both completed properties and off-plan units being resold before handover.
- Ready property
- Completed, habitable properties available for immediate occupancy and registration. Distinct from off-plan units still under construction.
- Resale
- Any property transaction where the seller is not the original developer, regardless of whether the property is completed or still under construction.
- Resale Off-Plan Origin
- Properties originally purchased off-plan from developers that are being resold by investors before construction completion and handover.
- Townhouse
- Multi-story residential unit sharing one or more walls with adjacent units, typically including private outdoor space and parking within a master-planned community.
- Villa
- Detached or semi-detached single-family residential structure, typically featuring private land plot, garden, and parking within gated community developments.
- Built-up area
- Total internal floor space of a property measured in square feet, used as the denominator when calculating PSF. Excludes balconies, terraces, and parking in most Dubai market calculations.
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