Emaar Greencrest at Dubai Hills Estate

Emaar Greencrest is a 195-unit boutique residential tower configured as Ground + Podium + 20 Floors (22 storeys total), located within Dubai Hills Estate Emaar's flagship master-planned community known as the Green Heart of Dubai. The unit count is the relevant data point: at 195 residences, the building operates closer to a private address than a typical Dubai apartment tower, where most launches deliver 300-500 units on similar plot sizes. Emaar Properties, founded in 1997, is the world's largest real estate developer outside of China, having delivered approximately 118,400 residential units globally. The track record covers Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Dubai Creek Harbour, and Dubai Hills Estate itself relevant for both brand confidence and on-time delivery.

Sizes are tuned for end-user liveability rather than density. 1-bedroom apartments span 832 to 847 sq.ft, 2-bedroom layouts run 1,404 to 1,439 sq.ft, and 3-bedroom configurations reach 1,877 sq.ft. Architecture follows Emaar's contemporary design language with clean lines and a striking silhouette that works with the surrounding landscape rather than against it. Generous balconies and open terraces blur the line between indoor space and the sweeping golf course views beyond. Floor-to-ceiling glazing pulls daylight deep into the open-plan living areas. Bedrooms zone away from main living areas for acoustic privacy, with built-in wardrobes and finished bathrooms in neutral tones. Material palettes favour quality finishes designed to age well rather than trend-chase.

Dubai Hills Estate is an 11-million-square-metre master plan often described as the Green Heart of Dubai. The community weaves contemporary living into rolling greens, golf fairways, and open spaces a balance that is rare in Dubai's predominantly tower-led residential landscape. The community is built around an 18-hole championship golf course, a 2.7-kilometre central park spine, and a regional retail and entertainment centre spanning over 1.4 million sq.ft of GFA at Dubai Hills Mall. The wider master plan operates as one of Dubai's most mature mixed-use environments Dubai Land Department transaction data places Dubai Hills among the top three Dubai submarkets for transactions and rental growth through to 2028. Greencrest sits within walking distance of Dubai Hills Mall, Dubai Hills Park, and the championship golf course.

The amenity programme is calibrated to the boutique scale of the building. Podium-level facilities cover an indoor swimming pool with sun loungers, a children's pool with a splash zone, indoor and outdoor gymnasiums, a yoga deck, a multi-purpose sports court (MUGA), a multi-purpose room for community events, and a resort-style rooftop deck. Outdoor space carries landscaped gardens, BBQ pavilions, picnic areas, dedicated children's play zones, and outdoor seating. Beyond the building boundary, Dubai Hills Estate adds 18-hole championship golf, the 2.7-km central park spine, Dubai Hills Mall (1.4 million sq.ft of GFA), Dubai Hills Park, GEMS Wellington Academy and other premier schools, King's College Hospital, and a network of cycling and walking trails connecting the entire community. Units valued at AED 2 million or above qualify for the UAE 10-Year Golden Visa covering 2-bedroom and larger configurations.

Dubai Hills Estate's investment fundamentals are anchored on community maturity rather than speculative growth. The community has established the highest end-user occupancy ratio of any major Dubai master plan meaning people actually live here rather than flip properties which translates to lower vacancy rates and longer tenancies for landlord investors. Projected gross rental yields for Greencrest sit at 6-7% per annum, supported by sustained tenant demand from the executive and family segments. Dubai Land Department data identifies Dubai Hills as one of the top three Dubai submarkets for transaction volume and rental growth through to 2028. Capital appreciation is supported by limited boutique-scale apartment supply within Dubai Hills Estate. Units at AED 2M+ qualify automatically for the UAE 10-Year Golden Visa. There is 0% capital gains tax and 0% income tax on rental returns. Emaar's escrow-protected payment schedule removes construction-phase risk.

Greencrest operates on an 80/20 construction-linked plan with one of the most accessible booking thresholds available in Emaar's Dubai Hills portfolio: just 10% on booking. Buyers pay 10% on booking, then 70% across construction milestones from 20% completion through to 80% completion (in 7 staggered 10% installments), with the final 20% balance due on handover in June 2029. The structure spreads 90% of the purchase price across roughly 3.5 years of construction, keeping monthly capital deployment manageable for both end-users and NRI investors deploying capital gradually. The plan is interest-free and Emaar's escrow accounts are DLD-approved, operating under the RERA framework. Mortgage financing during construction is available through standard Dubai banking channels.

Greencrest is 195 apartments in a community where 195 is approximately one tenth the unit count of the typical adjacent launch. The boutique scale combined with Dubai Hills Estate's mature end-user demand creates an unusually clean investment thesis entry pricing from AED 1.78 million, 10% booking, 3.5 years of staged payments to handover, and 6-7% projected gross yields once rental income becomes operational. Speak to the Dubai Housing team now to confirm current availability and lock in your unit at launch pricing before the next phase of Dubai Hills launches resets the price band