Palace Residences Hillside A: Emaar in Dubai Hills Estate
Emaar Properties is developing Palace Residences Hillside A in Dubai Hills Estate. The project sits within the Palace Residences Hillside sub-community, a cluster of residential buildings within the broader Dubai Hills master plan. It covers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments alongside 3-bedroom townhouses. Construction started in October 2024; handover is targeted for June 2029.
Getting In for 10%
The down payment is 10%. The full payment structure: 10% at signing, 70% during construction, 20% at handover. There is no post-handover component. The full purchase price is settled at the point keys are received.
From AED 1.71M to AED 6.26M: The Full Spread
1-bedroom apartments start from AED 1,710,000, with floor areas from around 675 to 920 sq ft. 2-bedroom apartments start from AED 2,590,888, ranging from roughly 1,100 to 1,370 sq ft. 3-bedroom apartments start from AED 3,580,888, from around 1,480 to 1,960 sq ft. 3-bedroom townhouses start from AED 6,260,888, at approximately 2,295 to 2,305 sq ft.
The gap between the 3-bedroom apartment and the townhouse is substantial. AED 3.58M buys a 3-bedroom apartment of up to 1,960 sq ft. AED 6.26M buys a 3-bedroom townhouse at around 2,300 sq ft. The format is the bigger differentiator. A buyer choosing between the two is deciding whether private, ground-level living is worth close to an additional AED 2.7M.
What the Dubai Hills Address Delivers
Dubai Hills Estate sits on Al Khail Road, positioned between Downtown Dubai and the city's southwestern residential edge. Al Khail Road connects to the wider expressway network, placing most of Dubai within easy reach by car. Business Bay and Downtown are typically 15 to 20 minutes. Dubai International Airport is around 25 minutes. Within the community, Dubai Hills Mall, Dubai Hills Park, and the golf course are already operational.
The district is built around self-sufficiency. Retail, leisure, and green space are within the community perimeter, which means residents rarely need to leave for day-to-day needs. It suits families and those who want a settled base with most requirements close by.
Apartments and Townhouses: Who They Suit
The 1-bedroom apartments are the entry point. At AED 1.71M and between 675 and 920 sq ft, this tier suits first-time buyers and investors looking for a rental asset in an established community.
The 2-bedroom apartments start at AED 2.59M, ranging from around 1,100 to 1,370 sq ft. This range works for couples or small families who want meaningful space without moving to a 3-bedroom price point.
3-bedroom apartments start at AED 3.58M and stretch up to around 1,960 sq ft. The 3-bedroom townhouses begin at AED 6.26M with approximately 2,300 sq ft across multiple floors. The townhouse buyer is paying for format as much as floor area. The ground-level arrangement and separation from the apartment stack are what the premium delivers.
What Residents Have On-Site
| Category | Amenity |
|---|---|
| Fitness & Wellness | Indoor Swimming Pool, Gymnasium |
| Outdoor | Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area |
| F&B | Restaurants |
| Security | CCTV Security |
Six amenities across four categories. The indoor pool provides year-round access to swimming. The gymnasium handles fitness basics on-site. On-site restaurants mean residents have a food option without leaving the building. The children's play area and landscaped gardens point to a project primarily targeting families. The amenity package is practical and lean; it covers daily-use requirements without reaching for an extended resort-style list.
Handover Set for June 2029
Construction started in October 2024. Completion is scheduled for June 2029, a build period of around four and a half years. For a buyer entering now, the project is in its active construction phase. The 70% during-construction installments are distributed across that period. The 20% at handover is the final payment, due as a single sum at completion.