Dubai Hills vs Palm Jebel Ali

Dubai Hills8 projectsPalm Jebel Ali23 projectsMed. yield6.0% vs 7.0%Entry fromAED 1.7M vs AED 2.5MMed. AED/sqft863 vs 2170

Dubai Hills and Palm Jebel Ali are two off-plan submarkets in Dubai. Dubai Hills has 8 active off-plan projects in our catalogue; Palm Jebel Ali has 23. Palm Jebel Ali shows a higher median estimated yield (7.0%) than Dubai Hills (6.0%).

Entry prices: Dubai Hills from AED 1.7M, Palm Jebel Ali from AED 2.5M. Median price-per-sqft: Dubai Hills AED 863, Palm Jebel Ali AED 2170. Top developers in Dubai Hills: Emaar Properties. In Palm Jebel Ali: Nakheel. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, prices, payment plans and amenities before shortlisting.

Dubai Hills vs Palm Jebel Ali: at a glance

  • Cheaper entryWinner Dubai HillsAED 1.7M vs AED 2.5M (34% cheaper).
  • Higher yieldWinner Palm Jebel Ali7.0% vs 6.0% median est. (+1.0 pp).
  • More projectsWinner Palm Jebel Ali23 vs 8 active off-plan projects.
  • Earlier handoverWinner Dubai HillsQ1 2027 vs Q3 2027 (nearest handover).

Dubai Hills wins on cheaper entry, earlier handover; Palm Jebel Ali wins on higher yield, more projects.

MetricDubai HillsPalm Jebel Ali
Active off-plan projects823
Median est. yield6.0%7.0%
Top est. yield6.0%7.0%
Price rangeAED 1.7M – AED 16MAED 2.5M – AED 42M
Median price/sqftAED 863AED 2170
Median appreciation to handover16%10%
Handover spreadQ1 2027 – Q4 2029Q3 2027 – Q4 2029
Top developersEmaar PropertiesNakheel
Distinct developers11
Top amenitiesGymnasium, Children's Play Area, Landscaped GardensIndoor Swimming Pool, Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area
Configurations offered1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bedstudios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed, 8-bed
Browse by area: All Dubai Hills projects, all Palm Jebel Ali 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
Palm Jebel Ali
Nakheel
Crystal Springs Villa
Palm Jebel Ali · Dubai
7% yield+10% apprec.Q4 2028
AED 18.10M+ Hot
Palm Jebel Ali
Nakheel
Palm Central Private Residences
Palm Jebel Ali · Dubai
7% yield+13% apprec.Q3 2029
AED 2.50M+ Hot
Palm Jebel Ali
Nakheel
Palm Jebel Ali Frond B
Palm Jebel Ali · Dubai
7% yield+7% apprec.Q1 2028
AED 18.10M+
Palm Jebel Ali
Nakheel
Palm Jebel Ali Frond D
Palm Jebel Ali · Dubai
7% yield+7% apprec.Q1 2028
AED 18.10M+
Palm Jebel Ali
Nakheel
Palm Jebel Ali Frond E
Palm Jebel Ali · Dubai
7% yield+7% apprec.Q1 2028
AED 22.90M+
Palm Jebel Ali
Nakheel
Palm Jebel Ali Frond F
Palm Jebel Ali · Dubai
7% yield+7% apprec.Q1 2028
AED 18.10M+

Frequently asked questions

Which area has more off-plan projects, Dubai Hills or Palm Jebel Ali?
Palm Jebel Ali has more active off-plan projects (23) than Dubai Hills (8). Counts are pulled from our live Dubai off-plan catalogue.
Is Dubai Hills or Palm Jebel Ali cheaper to buy off-plan?
Entry pricing in Dubai Hills starts from around AED 1.7M, versus AED 2.5M in Palm Jebel Ali — Dubai Hills is cheaper to enter.
What's the price-per-sqft difference between Dubai Hills and Palm Jebel Ali?
Dubai Hills is cheaper per square foot (AED 863/sqft) than Palm Jebel Ali (AED 2170/sqft).
Which has the higher rental yield, Dubai Hills or Palm Jebel Ali?
Palm Jebel Ali shows a higher median estimated gross rental yield (7.0%) 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 Palm Jebel Ali (10%).
When do off-plan projects in Dubai Hills and Palm Jebel Ali hand over?
Dubai Hills handovers run from Q1 2027 to Q4 2029; Palm Jebel Ali handovers run from Q3 2027 to Q4 2029.
Which developers are most active in Dubai Hills versus Palm Jebel Ali?
Most active in Dubai Hills: Emaar Properties. Most active in Palm Jebel Ali: Nakheel.
Which is better for investment, Dubai Hills or Palm Jebel Ali?
Palm Jebel Ali leads on median estimated rental yield (7.0% vs 6.0%); Dubai Hills shows stronger median expected appreciation to handover (16% vs 10%). Yield favours cash-flow investors, appreciation favours buy-and-hold; the better area depends on which lens matters more to your hold plan.