Dubai Hills Estate: Emaar's Flagship Master Community
Dubai Hills Estate is one of the largest and most ambitious master-planned communities in Dubai, developed by Emaar in a joint venture with Meraas. Spanning over 11 million square metres between Al Khail Road and Umm Suqeim Road, it offers a complete ecosystem of apartments, villas, townhouses, a championship golf course, schools, parks, and Dubai Hills Mall — one of the city's newest major shopping destinations.
Our team at SAMA Movers has been relocating families and professionals into Dubai Hills since the earliest phases were handed over. The community is still growing, which means moving here involves navigating both established sub-communities and newer phases with ongoing construction. This guide shares everything we have learned from hundreds of Dubai Hills moves.
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Understanding the Sub-Communities
Dubai Hills Estate is divided into distinct residential clusters, each with its own character, property types, and access logistics:
Apartments
Park Heights (1 and 2): Two mid-rise residential towers overlooking Dubai Hills Park. These were among the first apartment buildings delivered in the community and have well-established loading bay procedures. The loading area is in the basement, accessible via a ramp from the main community road. Emaar management requires a standard NOC and 48-hour advance elevator booking. Deposit: AED 2,000.
Collective (1 and 2): Newer apartment buildings positioned near Dubai Hills Mall. The Collective towers have modern freight elevator systems and spacious loading bays. Their proximity to the mall means the surrounding roads can be busy, especially on weekends. We schedule Collective moves to arrive before 10 AM to avoid mall-related traffic.
Elora (by Emaar): One of the newest apartment buildings in the community, Elora sits near the golf course. As a recently completed building, the access roads and internal facilities are in excellent condition. The main consideration is that the surrounding area may still see construction activity from adjacent phases.
Villas
Maple (1, 2, and 3): A popular cluster of 3 to 5-bedroom villas with a traditional Arabian architectural influence. Streets are wide and well-maintained, and most villas have double-car garages with driveways that comfortably fit our 7-tonne trucks. The Maple community has its own park and pool area, and the internal road network is fully complete.
Sidra (1, 2, and 3): Sidra villas are slightly more compact than Maple, offering 3 to 5-bedroom options with modern designs. The community is fully handed over, with mature landscaping and excellent road access. Our villa moving team finds Sidra moves straightforward — the main access road connects directly to the community boulevard.
Club Villas: Premium villas adjacent to the Dubai Hills Golf Club, offering 4 to 6-bedroom layouts with golf course views. Larger plot sizes mean longer carrying distances from the truck to the villa interior. These moves typically require a team of 6 to 8 movers and take a full day with packing.
Fairway Vistas and Golf Place: Ultra-premium villa clusters directly on the golf course. Security is enhanced, and pre-registration with community management is mandatory for all moving vehicles.
Townhouses
Villanova (La Rosa, Amaranta): An Emaar townhouse community within Dubai Hills, Villanova features 3 and 4-bedroom townhouses arranged in clusters with shared green spaces. Internal roads are narrower than the villa communities, and parking directly in front of the unit is not always possible. Our 3-tonne trucks are the standard choice for Villanova moves to ensure manoeuvrability.
Naseem: A newer townhouse sub-community with 3 and 4-bedroom units. Naseem is positioned on the eastern side of Dubai Hills, closer to the community's main entrance from Al Khail Road. Road access is good, though some surrounding areas are still under development.
Ongoing Construction: What to Expect
Dubai Hills Estate is approximately 70 percent complete as of 2025. While the core areas — Dubai Hills Mall, the golf course, Maple, Sidra, and Park Heights — are fully operational, newer phases on the community's periphery are still under construction. This means:
- Temporary road diversions may be in effect, particularly on the eastern and southern edges
- Construction vehicles share the main community roads, especially during early morning hours
- Dust levels can be higher near active construction zones
- GPS navigation may not reflect the latest road changes — our drivers use real-time community maps
We always confirm road conditions with Dubai Hills security 24 hours before a move and adjust our route plan accordingly.
Gate Access and Internal Navigation
Dubai Hills Estate has multiple entry gates from both Al Khail Road and Umm Suqeim Road. The community is large enough that using the wrong gate can add 10 to 20 minutes of internal driving. For Maple and Sidra, the central boulevard entrance from Al Khail Road is most efficient. For Park Heights and Collective, the entrance near Dubai Hills Mall works best. Villanova has its own dedicated access gate.
All moving vehicles must be registered with Emaar community management in advance. Our logistics team handles the registration, providing vehicle details, driver identification, and the landlord's NOC as part of our standard process.
Amenities and Lifestyle
Dubai Hills Mall opened in 2023 and has quickly become a major community anchor with over 600 stores, a Roxy Cinema, indoor trampoline park, Carrefour hypermarket, and a range of dining options. The 18-hole championship golf course, designed by European Golf Design, runs through the heart of the community.
Dubai Hills Park is a large green space with running tracks, cycling paths, playgrounds, outdoor gyms, skate parks, and a splash pad. Schools include GEMS Wellington Academy — Al Khail, which is located within the community and serves students from FS1 to Year 13.
For families relocating from nearby communities like Arabian Ranches, Dubai Hills offers a similar suburban lifestyle with newer infrastructure and a broader retail offering.
Moving Costs for Dubai Hills Estate
Costs vary based on property type and sub-community:
- Apartments (1-2 bedrooms): AED 1,000 to AED 2,500
- Apartments (3 bedrooms with packing): AED 2,500 to AED 4,000
- Townhouses: AED 2,500 to AED 4,500
- Villas (3-4 bedrooms): AED 3,500 to AED 6,000
- Villas (5+ bedrooms, Club Villas/Fairway): AED 6,000 to AED 10,000
Average rents in 2025 range from AED 70,000 to AED 110,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, AED 180,000 to AED 300,000 for a 4-bedroom villa, and AED 120,000 to AED 180,000 for a 3-bedroom townhouse.
Tips for Your Dubai Hills Move
- Confirm the correct gate entrance for your sub-community — the wrong gate adds significant internal driving time
- Register your moving vehicles with Emaar community management at least 48 hours in advance
- For newer phases, verify road conditions the day before your move to avoid construction diversions
- Villa moves during summer should start at 6 AM — the community's open layout offers limited shade
- If you are moving into Villanova, ensure your furniture dimensions are compatible with the townhouse staircase width
Ready to move to Dubai Hills Estate? Get your free estimate from SAMA Movers — we have moved hundreds of families into this community and know every sub-community inside out.
Is Dubai Hills Estate fully built?
Dubai Hills Estate is approximately 70 percent complete as of 2025. The core areas — including Dubai Hills Mall, the golf course, Maple, Sidra, Park Heights, and Collective — are fully operational with mature landscaping and infrastructure. Newer phases on the eastern and southern periphery are still under construction, which may result in temporary road diversions and increased dust levels in those specific areas.
How long does it take to move to Dubai Hills Estate?
An apartment move to Dubai Hills typically takes 4 to 6 hours. Townhouse moves require 6 to 8 hours, and villa moves take 8 to 12 hours depending on the number of bedrooms and volume of belongings. Larger Club Villas and Fairway Vistas moves may require a full two-day process — packing on day one and physical relocation on day two — to ensure everything is handled carefully.
Which entrance should I use for my Dubai Hills sub-community?
For Maple, Sidra, and the golf course villas, use the central boulevard entrance from Al Khail Road. For Park Heights, Collective, and Elora apartments, the entrance nearest Dubai Hills Mall from Umm Suqeim Road is most direct. Villanova has its own dedicated access gate from Al Khail Road. Using the correct entrance saves 10 to 20 minutes of internal navigation through the community.
