DAMAC HILLS 1 AREA GUIDE
DAMAC HILLS 1 / AREA GUIDE
GREEN SPACES.
ROOM TO MAKE A LIFE. 01 / OVERVIEW & POSITIONING
DAMAC Hills 1 is a golf and parkland community in Dubailand, developed by DAMAC Properties. Launched in 2013 as AKOYA by DAMAC, it combines apartments, townhouses and villas around Trump International Golf Club Dubai and landscaped parks. Established neighbourhoods sit alongside newer projects. The pace is suburban and family-oriented, with schools, shops and leisure within the wider community.
Families
Young professionals
Gardens, parks and Jebel Ali School are strong draws. School runs vary by cluster.
Apartment options suit those seeking more greenery. A car makes work and social journeys easier.
Investors
Retirees & second homes
A broad choice of homes and tenant profiles. Buildings, plots, condition and net costs differ.
Golf and a quieter setting may appeal. Stairs, lift access and distance to services vary.
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A GREENER SETTING. CONNECTED BY ROAD. 02 / LOCATION & CONNECTIVITY
DXB
Downtown
Dubai Marina
DAMAC Hills 1
DWC © OpenStreetMap contributors
NORTH UP / APPROXIMATE PIN
AREA REFERENCE 25.0190° N, 55.2490° E
Hessa Street (D61), Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street (D54) and Al Qudra Road (D63) serve the area. Connecting roads lead to E311, E611, Al Khail Road (E44) and Sheikh Zayed Road (E11). Local bus and shuttle options are listed in S'hail or with community management. Mall of the Emirates Metro is reached by road or connecting transport. There is no on-site Metro or tram station. S'hail shows current routes; no future rail connection is assumed here.
DESTINATION
DRIVE*
DESTINATION
DRIVE*
Downtown Dubai
25-40 min
Dubai Marina
20-30 min
Mall of the Emirates
20-25 min
Dubai Studio City
10-15 min
DXB airport
30-45 min
DWC airport
25-35 min
*Indicative planning ranges, not live route timings. Journeys take longer at school-run and peak times.
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HOMES FOR
DIFFERENT CHAPTERS. 03 / PROPERTY TYPES & CLUSTERS
DAMAC Hills 1 offers freehold homes for foreign buyers, from studios and 1-3 bedroom apartments to townhouses, family villas and larger mansions. Many family houses have three or more bedrooms; the largest collections reach six or seven. Penthouses and terrace layouts are building-specific. Title, floor plans, staff rooms, gardens and parking vary from home to home.
HOME / CLUSTER
WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
Golf Town
Golf Horizon, Panorama, Promenade, Vista, Terrace and Veduta offer apartments with varied golf views and furnishing specifications.
Park Town
Jasmine, Loreto and Orchid combine low-rise apartments and townhouse options around the park. Outlook and layout vary by home.
Family villas
Established villa streets offer gardens and more privacy. Plot position, road exposure and distance to gates vary considerably.
Green Acres / Greenwoods
Park-oriented family homes. Greenwoods includes 3-4 bedroom villas with options for additional terrace-level space.
Larger villa collections
Autograph Collection offers 4-7 bedroom designs; Cavalli Estates offers 6-7 bedroom mansions. Delivery and finished specifications vary.
Apartment towers
Golf Vita offers 1-2 bedroom homes. Newer Golf Gate 2 and Golf Greens collections add further choice, with status varying by project.
The exact address matters: DAMAC Hills 1, DAMAC Hills 2 and DAMAC Lagoons are separate communities. Within Hills 1, a golf-facing apartment, a park-side townhouse and a roadside villa can offer very different day-to-day experiences.
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YOUR EVERYDAY CLOSE TO HOME. 04 / SCHOOLS, HEALTHCARE & ESSENTIALS
NEARBY SCHOOLS & EARLY YEARS SCHOOL
CURRICULUM / AREA
KHDA*
DRIVE**
Jebel Ali School
UK | DAMAC Hills
Very good
5-10 min
Ranches Primary School
UK | Ranches 2
Very good
10-15 min
Fairgreen International
IB | Sustainable City
Good
10-15 min
*Published overall KHDA inspection ratings for 2023-24. Year groups and places vary by school. **Indicative driving ranges from within the community, not live routes. School-run times are longer at drop-off.
Early years: Dibber DAMAC Hills Mudon offers a nearby nursery option with a Nordic, play-based approach. Age groups, hours, outdoor space and availability vary by nursery. Nursery provision should be assessed separately from school inspection ratings. Jebel Ali School provides a British-curriculum option within DAMAC Hills itself.
HEALTHCARE Medcare Medical Centre in DAMAC Mall provides everyday consultations and a range of specialties, including family and paediatric care. Mediclinic Parkview Hospital in Al Barsha South offers wider hospital services by car. Specialties, appointment availability and insurance networks vary by provider.
SHOPPING & DAILY NEEDS DAMAC Mall brings retail, dining and services into the community. Spinneys and Carrefour provide grocery options within DAMAC Hills. Motor City adds further shops and restaurants, while Mall of the Emirates offers a larger shopping and entertainment destination. Proximity to daily essentials varies by cluster.
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MAKE TIME
FOR THE GOOD LIFE. 05 / DINING, LEISURE & CULTURE
DINING & CAFÉS The golf clubhouse is a social focal point. Trump Restaurant offers international dining, Trump Sports Bar brings live sport and casual meals, and The Lakeside serves relaxed family favourites by the par-3 course. DAMAC Mall adds everyday cafés and restaurants. Reservations, venue hours and access conditions vary by venue.
PARKS, POOLS & AN ACTIVE ROUTINE Landscaped parks, walking paths, sports courts and the skate park encourage time outdoors. Malibu Bay is the community wave pool. Pools, gyms and play areas vary by building or cluster, as do access rules. Designated cycling routes and riding rules apply. Summer heat makes early mornings and evenings more practical.
GOLF, LEISURE & DAYS OUT Trump International Golf Club Dubai has an 18-hole championship course, a floodlit par-3 course and practice facilities. The community also offers stables and family recreation spaces. Golf fees and membership are separate from home ownership. Coastal beaches, marinas and major cultural venues require a drive; this is an inland golf community.
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THE APPEAL.
THE TRADE-OFFS. 06 / HONEST PROS & CONS
WHAT WORKS
WHAT TO WEIGH
Space and greenery
A car-led routine
Parks, golf-course outlooks and gardens offer a clear suburban lifestyle.
No on-site rail connection. Business districts and coastal destinations are a drive away.
Everyday family services
School-run and road traffic
A school, mall, groceries and healthcare can reduce the need for longer daily trips.
Hessa Street and access junctions can slow journeys, especially at peak times.
A broad choice of homes
Different running costs
Apartments, townhouses and villas suit different household sizes and budgets.
Cooling, service charges and garden or pool upkeep vary significantly by property.
Plenty to do locally
Works and local noise
Golf, parks, sports and Malibu Bay support an active routine close to home.
New projects and neighbouring development can bring dust, traffic and changing views.
Appeal for pet owners
Rules still apply
Green spaces and a designated dog park are useful for an outdoor routine.
Pet, leash, guest parking and facility access rules vary. Golf or club access may cost extra.
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A FAMILY ADDRESS.
A CONSIDERED CHOICE. 07 / BUYING & INVESTMENT PERSPECTIVE
DEMAND, SUPPLY & THE LONGER VIEW Schools, green space and a wide choice of homes underpin the family and lifestyle appeal. Ready homes sit alongside newer apartment and villa projects, including Golf Greens, Golf Gate 2 and Autograph Collection. Nearby DAMAC Lagoons adds further competition for family buyers. Delivered facilities, plot privacy, condition and net costs differ between homes. Handover timings vary by project; we can share the latest progress. Growth and rental returns are not assured.
PRACTICAL COSTS & COMMUNITY RULES Service charges, DEWA bills and cooling costs vary by building and community; we can share current details for any home you shortlist. Emicool serves parts of DAMAC Hills; cooling type and billing vary by home. Garden, pool and AC upkeep add to running costs. Parking, visitor access, pet rules, moving permits and alteration approvals are set by the building or community manager.
For the latest market picture Ask Huspy for current DAMAC Hills 1 market data, comparable transactions and a shortlist matched to your budget, preferred cluster and ownership plans.
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FIND YOUR
NEXT CHAPTER HERE 08 / YOUR NEXT MOVE
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