DAMAC Hills rents: median annual rent and rental yield
Rents in DAMAC Hills are based on the 4,299 residential Ejari contracts that started between October 20, 2025 and October 20, 2026. A 1 bedroom rents for a median AED 70,000 a year. Against the median DLD sale price, the indicative gross yield reaches 7.2% on the best-performing unit type.
- 4,299Ejari contracts in 12 months
- AED 70,000median annual rent, 1 bedroom
- 7.2%best indicative gross yield
- AED 18,015median sale price per m²
DAMAC Hills rent by unit type
Median annual rent, middle range (half of all contracts) and the median rent of new leases, excluding renewals.
| Unit type | Contracts | Median annual rent | Middle 50% range | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | 1,416 | AED 44,000 | 40,000 – 48,000 | AED 45,000 |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | 1,295 | AED 70,000 | 60,000 – 75,204 | AED 70,000 |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | 326 | AED 118,834 | 105,000 – 132,000 | AED 120,000 |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | 77 | AED 170,000 | 145,720 – 197,500 | AED 160,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | 623 | AED 190,000 | 175,000 – 215,000 | AED 190,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms | 356 | AED 215,000 | 190,000 – 250,000 | AED 210,000 |
| Villa / townhouse · 5+ bedrooms | 206 | AED 360,000 | 300,000 – 480,000 | AED 360,000 |
DAMAC Hills rent change over one year
| Unit type | Previous 12 months | Last 12 months | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | AED 44,000 | AED 44,000 | 0% |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | AED 69,706 | AED 70,000 | +0.4% |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | AED 120,000 | AED 118,834 | -1% |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | AED 180,000 | AED 170,000 | -5.6% |
| Villa / townhouse · 3 bedrooms | AED 200,000 | AED 190,000 | -5% |
| Villa / townhouse · 4 bedrooms | AED 240,000 | AED 215,000 | -10.4% |
| Villa / townhouse · 5+ bedrooms | AED 400,000 | AED 360,000 | -10% |
Gross rental yield in DAMAC Hills
Median Ejari annual rent divided by the median DLD sale price of the same unit type over the last 12 months. A benchmark to compare areas, before service charges, management fees and vacancy.
| Unit type | Median rent | Median price | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment · Studio | AED 44,000 | AED 610,000 | 7.2% |
| Apartment · 1 bedroom | AED 70,000 | AED 1,238,060 | 5.7% |
| Apartment · 2 bedrooms | AED 118,834 | AED 2,030,000 | 5.9% |
| Apartment · 3 bedrooms | AED 170,000 | AED 2,900,000 | 5.9% |
Most rented projects in DAMAC Hills
| Project (DLD name) | Contracts 12 months | Median rent 1 bed | Median rent 2 bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAMAC Hills - Carson | 1,149 | AED 68,000 | AED 110,000 |
| DAMAC Hills - Golf Promenade | 380 | AED 75,000 | AED 121,000 |
| DAMAC Hills - Golf Vita | 324 | AED 52,000 | AED 79,500 |
| DAMAC Hills - Loreto | 286 | AED 75,000 | AED 135,000 |
| DAMAC Hills - Artesia | 249 | AED 75,000 | AED 105,000 |
| DAMAC Hills - Golf Gate | 221 | AED 70,000 | AED 120,000 |
| DAMAC Hills - Golf Panorama | 95 | AED 75,000 | AED 130,000 |
| DAMAC Hills - Golf Horizon | 93 | AED 78,000 | AED 131,750 |
| DAMAC Hills - Jasmine | 85 | AED 73,000 | AED 116,250 |
| DAMAC Hills - Golf Vista | 82 | AED 74,000 | AED 117,500 |
| DAMAC Hills - Orchid | 76 | AED 75,000 | AED 137,500 |
| DAMAC Hills- Pelham | 74 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the rent for a 1 bedroom in DAMAC Hills?
The median annual rent is AED 70,000 across 1,295 Ejari contracts started over the last 12 months, with half of them between AED 60,000 and AED 75,204.
What is the gross rental yield in DAMAC Hills?
Indicative gross yield (median rent / median price): studio 7.2%, 1 bedroom 5.7%, 2 bedrooms 5.9%, 3 bedrooms 5.9%.
Where do these rents come from?
From the Dubai Land Department's Ejari register, where every residential lease is recorded. We use the open dataset published on data.dubai and report median rents, which are more representative than listings.
Sources and method
Sales: Dubai Land Department "Real Estate Transactions" dataset (data.dubai), registered residential sales (apartments, villas and townhouses) from October 16, 2025 to October 16, 2026 for the last 12 months. Price per m² = sale price / registered area; we use the median, which is less sensitive to unusual deals. 1 m² = 10.764 sq ft.
Rents: DLD "Rent Contracts" (Ejari) dataset (data.dubai), single-unit residential contracts starting between October 20, 2025 and October 20, 2026, median annual rent. The gross yield shown is the median rent divided by the median price of the same unit type: a market benchmark, before service charges and vacancy.
Data published under the Dubai Open Data Licence, downloaded on 20 October 2026 and analysed by Cevitas Real Estate. They describe past transactions and are not a valuation or investment advice.