Dubai Hills vs Dubai South

Dubai Hills8 projectsDubai South19 projectsMed. yield6.0% vs 7.5%Entry fromAED 1.7M vs AED 560KMed. AED/sqft863 vs 1057

Dubai Hills and Dubai South are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Dubai Hills has 8 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Dubai South has 19. Dubai South shows a higher median estimated yield (7.5%) than Dubai Hills (6.0%).

Entry prices: Dubai Hills from AED 1.7M, Dubai South from AED 560K. Median price-per-sqft: Dubai Hills AED 863, Dubai South AED 1057. Top developers in Dubai Hills: Emaar Properties. In Dubai South: Emaar Properties, Azizi Developments. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.

Dubai Hills vs Dubai South: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner Dubai SouthAED 560K vs AED 1.7M (66% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldWinner Dubai South7.5% vs 6.0% median est. (+1.5 pp).
  • More projectsWinner Dubai South19 vs 8 active off-plan projects.
  • Earlier handoverWinner Dubai SouthQ2 2026 vs Q1 2027 (nearest handover).

Dubai South wins on cheaper entry, higher yield, more projects, earlier handover.

Developers building in both Dubai Hills and Dubai South

1 developer currently have active off-plan inventory in both submarkets — the cleanest brands to compare the two areas at portfolio level, since the same developer's build quality, payment plan and finish are held constant across the choice.

DeveloperDubai HillsDubai South
Emaar Properties8 projects (from AED 1.7M)11 projects (from AED 1.1M)
MetricDubai HillsDubai South
Active off-plan projects819
Median est. yield6.0%7.5%
Top est. yield6.0%7.5%
Price rangeAED 1.7M – AED 16MAED 560K – AED 45M
Median price/sqftAED 863AED 1057
Median appreciation to handover16%14%
Handover spreadQ1 2027 – Q4 2029Q2 2026 – Q1 2030
Top developersEmaar PropertiesEmaar Properties, Azizi Developments
Distinct developers12
Top amenitiesGymnasium, Children's Play Area, Landscaped GardensGymnasium, Children's Play Area, Restaurants
Configurations offered1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bedstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bed
Browse by area: All Dubai Hills projects, all Dubai South projects
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12 off-plan projects
Dubai Hills
Emaar Properties
Club Place
Dubai Hills · Dubai
6% yield+14% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 2.85M+
Dubai Hills
Emaar Properties
Golf Hillside
Dubai Hills · Dubai
6% yield+14% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 2.90M+
Dubai Hills
Emaar Properties
Greencrest
Dubai Hills · Dubai
6% yield+16% apprec.Q2 2029
AED 1.74M+ Hot
Dubai Hills
Emaar Properties
Palace Residences Hillside A
Dubai Hills · Dubai
6% yield+16% apprec.Q2 2029
AED 1.71M+ Hot
Dubai Hills
Emaar Properties
Palace Residences Hillside B
Dubai Hills · Dubai
6% yield+18% apprec.Q4 2029
AED 1.71M+ Hot
Dubai Hills
Emaar Properties
Park Gate Phase 2 By Emaar Properties
Dubai Hills · Dubai
6% yield+5% apprec.Q1 2027
AED 14.12M+ Hot
Dubai South
Azizi Developments
Azizi Venice
Dubai South · Dubai
7.5% yield+5% apprec.Q4 2026
AED 747K+
Dubai South
Azizi Developments
Azizi Venice 12
Dubai South · Dubai
7.5% yield+7% apprec.Q3 2027
AED 650K+
Dubai South
Azizi Developments
Azizi Venice 13
Dubai South · Dubai
7.5% yield+7% apprec.Q3 2027
AED 670K+
Dubai South
Azizi Developments
Azizi Venice 14
Dubai South · Dubai
7.5% yield+5% apprec.Q2 2026
AED 785K+
Dubai South
Azizi Developments
Azizi Venice 15
Dubai South · Dubai
7.5% yield+6% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 560K+ Hot
Dubai South
Azizi Developments
Azizi Venice 16
Dubai South · Dubai
7.5% yield+6% apprec.Q2 2027
AED 640K+ Hot

Compare Dubai Hills vs Dubai South by bedroom

Buyers usually start from a specific bedroom count. These deep links go straight to each side's slice page with live project counts and entry prices, so you can compare a like-for-like configuration rather than a whole-area average.

Frequently asked questions

Which area has more off-plan projects, Dubai Hills or Dubai South?
Dubai South has more active off-plan projects (19) than Dubai Hills (8). Counts are pulled from our live Dubai off-plan catalogue.
Is Dubai Hills or Dubai South cheaper to buy off-plan?
Entry pricing in Dubai Hills starts from around AED 1.7M, versus AED 560K in Dubai South — Dubai South is cheaper to enter.
What's the price-per-sqft difference between Dubai Hills and Dubai South?
Dubai Hills is cheaper per square foot (AED 863/sqft) than Dubai South (AED 1057/sqft).
Which has the higher rental yield, Dubai Hills or Dubai South?
Dubai South shows a higher median estimated gross rental yield (7.5%) than Dubai Hills (6.0%). Yields are derived from current advertised rentals against projected handover pricing and should be treated as an estimate.
Which area has more upside between launch and handover?
Dubai Hills shows a higher median expected appreciation to handover (16%) than Dubai South (14%).
When do off-plan projects in Dubai Hills and Dubai South hand over?
Dubai Hills handovers run from Q1 2027 to Q4 2029; Dubai South handovers run from Q2 2026 to Q1 2030.
Which developers are most active in Dubai Hills versus Dubai South?
Most active in Dubai Hills: Emaar Properties. Most active in Dubai South: Emaar Properties, Azizi Developments.
Which developers build in both Dubai Hills and Dubai South?
Emaar Properties currently have active off-plan projects in both Dubai Hills and Dubai South. Picking a brand that operates in both submarkets makes the area choice a like-for-like decision because build quality, finish and payment-plan structure are held constant across the two options.
Which is better for investment, Dubai Hills or Dubai South?
Dubai South leads on median estimated rental yield (7.5% vs 6.0%); Dubai Hills shows stronger median expected appreciation to handover (16% vs 14%). Yield favours cash-flow investors, appreciation favours buy-and-hold; the better area depends on which lens matters more to your hold plan.