Berkeley at Dubai Hills Estate: Studios to Two-Beds in a Developed Dubai Community
Soho Development's Berkeley is an apartment project within Dubai Hills Estate, a large master community on Dubai's southern edge. Construction started in February 2023. The project is scheduled for handover in October 2026, roughly 17 months from now. Three years into the build cycle, buyers entering at this stage are not starting from the ground up.
Dubai Hills Estate: What the Location Delivers
Dubai Hills Estate sits at the junction of Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, two of the main arteries connecting southern Dubai to the city centre. Downtown Dubai and Business Bay are typically 15 to 20 minutes away in normal traffic. Dubai International Airport is around 25 to 30 minutes via Al Khail Road. For residents working in Dubai Media City or Dubai Internet City, those clusters are also accessible within roughly 20 to 25 minutes north along Al Khail Road.
The community has substantial built-in infrastructure. Dubai Hills Mall, a golf course, a hospital, international schools, and a large public park are all within its boundaries. That level of self-sufficiency matters for end-users who want to reduce daily commuting and for investors whose tenants will weigh lifestyle quality alongside rent.
What the AED 1M to AED 2.77M Range Actually Covers
The spread runs nearly 3x from bottom to top. The key is understanding the unit types behind the numbers.
Studios start at AED 1,000,000 for 377 sq ft, pricing at roughly AED 2,650 per sq ft. That is compact. The price point is the draw, not the space. For investors focused on yield, the entry cost is relatively low for this location. For owner-occupiers, it works as a base, not a home for extended daily living.
One-bedroom apartments price uniformly at AED 1,740,000 across layouts from 755 to 855 sq ft. The price does not change between the different 1-bed types, so buyers choosing among them are selecting for layout and orientation, not cost. The 100-square-foot difference between the smallest and largest 1-bed makes a real difference in how the space lives, even if it does not show up in the price.
Two-bedroom apartments come in at AED 2,770,000, with areas between 1,389 and 1,472 sq ft. At around AED 1,940 per sq ft, these are the most efficient entry point on a size-adjusted basis. At roughly 1,400 sq ft, they give buyers a proper separation of living and sleeping space. They suit end-users with families and investors targeting small families or dual-income households.
What the Amenity Set Tells You
| Category | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Wellness | Gymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool |
| Outdoor | Landscaped Gardens, Barbecue Area |
| Dining | Restaurants |
| Family | Children's Play Area |
| Security | CCTV |
The indoor pool extends practical use year-round. Dubai's summer heat limits outdoor pool use for several months annually. An indoor facility avoids that constraint.
Having restaurants within the development adds day-to-day convenience for residents who commute long hours or travel frequently. The broader amenity set, from the children's play area to the barbecue area and landscaped gardens, targets a resident who wants their immediate building to offer more than a lobby and a lift. This is a building for people who actually spend time where they live.
The Build Schedule
Construction started in February 2023. Completion is expected in October 2026, roughly 17 months from now. For an off-plan buyer today, the remaining exposure period before handover is shorter than at launch, and a significant portion of the build is already behind it. Buyers entering now carry less timeline risk than those who committed at the 2023 launch.
Getting In at 20%
| Stage | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Down Payment | 20% |
| During Construction | 30% |
| At Handover | 50% |
The 20% down payment is in line with standard Dubai off-plan terms. The larger item is the 50% due at handover in October 2026. Buyers planning to use a mortgage for that amount should arrange their financing ahead of that date. The 30% construction tranche distributes across the remaining 17-month build period, spreading interim payments without a single large mid-cycle commitment.