DAMAC Hills is Dubai's golf-course suburb done at scale — a 42-million-square-foot masterplan built around a championship course, with enough variety in its housing stock to work for a studio investor and a seven-bedroom villa buyer in the same community. Developed by DAMAC Properties and anchored by the Trump International Golf Club Dubai, it's matured from a speculative launch into what one recent market analysis called a "stabilised middle-premium market" — apartments doing the heavy lifting on yield, villas doing the heavy lifting on capital growth. The market suits two distinct buyers under one roof: income-focused investors targeting the apartment clusters, and families chasing space, golf-course views and a genuinely resort-style lifestyle. The one thing every buyer needs to get right from the start is which DAMAC Hills they're looking at — this is a different, more established community than DAMAC Hills 2 (formerly Akoya Oxygen), and listings get confused between the two often enough that it's worth double-checking before you commit.
Can foreigners buy property in Dubai?+
Yes. Foreign nationals can purchase property in any of Dubai's designated freehold areas, with full ownership and no UAE residency required. Freehold zones include Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Hills Estate and dozens of other communities.
What is the minimum down payment for property in Dubai?+
For expatriate buyers, UAE Central Bank rules require a 20% down payment on properties under AED 5 million and 30% on properties above. UAE nationals pay 15% and 20% respectively. Off-plan purchases typically follow developer-set payment plans starting at 10–20% on booking.
What fees should I expect when buying property in Dubai?+
Typical one-time costs are: 4% Dubai Land Department (DLD) transfer fee, AED 4,000 DLD admin fee, 2% real estate agent commission (industry standard), AED 4,000 trustee/registration fee, and a mortgage registration fee of 0.25% of the loan amount if you're financing. Budget an additional 6–8% of the purchase price for fees in total.
What is RERA and why does it matter?+
RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Agency) is the Dubai government body that licenses brokerages, registers listings, and protects buyers. Every legitimate listing in Dubai must carry a RERA permit number. Disruptive Real Estate operates under ORN 1167819.
Are there property taxes in Dubai?
