DAMAC Hills is a 42 sq km master-planned community built around the Trump International Golf Club Dubai. Launched in 2013, it is now one of Dubai’s most complete suburban communities — with the community mall (The Park), international schools, community pools, and the Akoya water park. Yields of 5.5–6.5% are below mid-market average but come with a tenant quality and stability that outperforms comparable yields in denser urban zones.
Why Invest in DAMAC Hills?
DAMAC Hills attracts a specific tenant: golf-lifestyle-oriented professionals and families who want the green space and community infrastructure without paying Arabian Ranches or Dubai Hills prices. The Trump golf course brand, while controversial internationally, commands a rental premium domestically for upper-management tenants from MENA and South Asia who value the association.
“Dubai needs a suburb. DAMAC Hills is what happened when a private developer decided to build one from scratch. Its completeness as a community is its strongest investment argument.”— CBRE UAE Residential Report, Q1 2025
Price & Yield Overview
| Building | Price range | Type | Gross yield |
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| Golf Promenade | AED 1.1M—2.4M | 1—3BR | 6.5% |
| Claret | AED 2.8M—6.5M | 3―4BR | 5.5% |
| Avencia | AED 1.9M–3.2M | 3–4BR | 6.0% |
| Damac Hills Apartments (Akoya Drive) | AED 900K—1.8M | Studio–2BR | 6.5% |
| Trump Estates (villas) | AED 4.5M‐12M | 4–5BR | 4.8% |
| Artesia | AED 700K—1.5M | Studio—1BR | 6.8% |
Gross yield = annual rent ÷ purchase price × 100. Data from Property Finder and DLD transaction records, Q1–Q2 2025.
Top 6 Buildings & Projects in DAMAC Hills
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Golf Promenade Golf-course-facing apartments
Price range Type Gross yield AED 1.1M—2.4M 1—3BR 6.5% Mid-rise apartments directly facing the Trump International golf course. The golf view commands a rent premium; these units also convert well to short-stay during golf tournaments.
Best apartment yield in DAMAC Hills. Golf-facing units achieve AED 90,000–130,000/year in rent.
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Claret Luxury villa cluster
Price range Type Gross yield AED 2.8M—6.5M 3―4BR 5.5% DAMAC’s premium villa typology in the Hills. Larger plots, pool option, mature landscaping. Golf course views from some plots.
Consistent 2-year leases from senior executive tenants. Best for investors who want the golf-community prestige at below-Emirates Hills pricing.
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Avencia Townhouse community
Price range Type Gross yield AED 1.9M–3.2M 3–4BR 6.0% One of the most popular Damac Hills sub-communities for families. Community pool, school bus access, and park adjacency. 3BR townhouses rent for AED 130,000–160,000/year.
Best value entry to the Damac Hills townhouse segment. Avencia has one of the lowest vacancy rates in the community (≈3%) due to the school-proximity factor.
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Damac Hills Apartments (Akoya Drive) High-rise above the park
Price range Type Gross yield AED 900K—1.8M Studio–2BR 6.5% High-rise apartments facing the Akoya water park and park infrastructure. Lower entry cost than golf-facing units with a strong amenity draw.
Best for investors who want DAMAC Hills yield at below-golf-facing prices. Park and water park views are strong marketing points.
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Trump Estates (villas) Branded golf-front villas
Price range Type Gross yield AED 4.5M‐12M 4–5BR 4.8% Premium villas on the golf course boundary with full Trump branding. Some of Dubai’s largest private gardens in a suburban setting.
Capital appreciation play rather than income. Best for HNWI buyers who want the golf-front villa lifestyle at below-Emirates Hills prices.
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Artesia Mixed-use tower community
Price range Type Gross yield AED 700K—1.5M Studio—1BR 6.8% Affordable entry into the Damac Hills ecosystem. On-site hotel amenities (The Radisson Blu) accessible to residents.
Best affordable entry to DAMAC Hills. The Radisson Blu hotel amenity access (pool, gym, restaurants) is a genuine tenant draw.
Gross Yield by Building — DAMAC Hills 2025
Gross yield (%) by building — DAMAC Hills, 2025
Buying Tips for DAMAC Hills
- Golf-facing units are marketed primarily to South Asian and MENA buyers who value the Trump brand domestically. Factor this into your resale strategy.
- School proximity (GEMS Metropole, Jebel Ali Village School, Ranches Primary) drives 50% of DAMAC Hills rental demand. Confirm school bus routing before buying.
- Service charges at DAMAC Hills are moderate (AED 12–16/sq ft) relative to the community infrastructure on offer.
