GolfVille

TL;DR: GolfVille is Emaar's third collaborative living development in Dubai Hills Estate, comprising two 15-storey residential blocks (Block A and Block B) completed in October 2023. Offering 1-bedroom (465–788 sqft) and 2-bedroom (730–1,215 sqft) apartments with direct views of the 18-hole championship golf course, it features indoor and outdoor cinemas, co-working spaces, a CrossFit area, and a protein cafe. Average rental: AED 102,690/year. Dubai Hills Estate gross yields: ~6.9%.

Overview of GolfVille at Dubai Hills Estate

GolfVille is a distinctive residential development by Emaar Properties that brings the collaborative living concept to the fairways of Dubai Hills Estate — one of Dubai's most ambitious and rapidly maturing master-planned communities. Comprising two residential blocks (Block A and Block B) rising 15 storeys each, GolfVille was completed in October 2023 following construction that commenced in July 2019. As Emaar's third collaborative living project (following Collective and Collective 2.0 within the same master community), GolfVille is built around a philosophy where shared community spaces are as architecturally important as private residences — a co-living, co-working model designed for young professionals and savvy urbanites who "live lightly in their private units but richly in their community."

Positioned within the 11-million-square-meter Dubai Hills Estate — a joint venture between Emaar Properties and Meraas Holding marketed as "The Green Heart of Dubai" — GolfVille enjoys an exceptional location approximately 600 meters from the first tee of the Dubai Hills Golf Club, with the building surrounded by open green space on all sides. This means that every orientation offers views over either the championship golf course fairways or the expansive Dubai Hills Park, creating an unusually open and green residential environment for a Dubai apartment development.

Unit Types, Sizes, and Interior Specifications

GolfVille offers exclusively 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartment configurations, designed to be efficient in private floor area while compensating with expansive shared amenity spaces throughout the building.

1-Bedroom Apartments are available in multiple layouts across both blocks. Block A units measure approximately 495 square feet, while Block B offers configurations of 465, 496, and 788 square feet — providing a range from compact studios-plus to generous one-bedroom formats. The most common standard 1-bedroom unit across listing platforms measures approximately 494 to 507 square feet.

2-Bedroom Apartments offer significantly more diversity. Block A provides layouts of approximately 730, 735, 740, 1,003, and 1,029 square feet, while Block B offers 734, 860, and 1,215 square feet — spanning from efficient two-bedroom formats to spacious family-friendly configurations.

All units feature floor-to-ceiling windows specifically designed to frame views of the golf fairways and Dubai Hills Park, modern fitted kitchens, built-in wardrobes, central air conditioning, covered parking, and private balconies. The interior design follows a modern metropolitan aesthetic with a "gracefully warm colour palette" and urban-style finishes that create a contemporary, move-in-ready living environment.

Market Pricing and Investment Performance

GolfVille has demonstrated strong capital appreciation since its off-plan launch, when 1-bedroom units were priced at approximately AED 724,888 and 2-bedroom units at AED 1,039,888. Current secondary market values reflect significant gains.

Sale Prices (2025): One-bedroom apartments in the secondary market range from approximately AED 1,100,000 to AED 1,400,000, with recent DLD transaction prices recording AED 2,289 to AED 2,379 per square foot. Two-bedroom units range from approximately AED 1,500,000 to AED 2,000,000, with price per square foot spanning AED 1,884 to AED 2,708. The current Dubai Hills Estate apartment average is AED 2,428 per square foot (Q1 2025).

Rental Performance: GolfVille apartments achieve rental rates of AED 79,000 to AED 150,000 per year, with the Bayut platform average at AED 102,690 per annum. One-bedroom units achieve approximately AED 94,950 annually based on DLD rental transaction data.

Investment Returns: The Dubai Hills Estate apartment gross yield currently tracks at approximately 6.9% (Q1 2025, down from a peak of 7.6% in 2023). GolfVille-specific yields have been reported at approximately 4.92% (Metropolitan Real Estate). Net yields after service charges, maintenance, insurance, vacancy, and management fees are estimated at approximately 4.2%. Capital appreciation for Dubai Hills Estate off-plan units delivered in 2023–2024 has ranged from 8% to 10% post-handover, with long-term annualized total returns (rental plus capital) projected at approximately 6% to 7% per annum over a 5 to 7-year horizon. Rental rate growth across Dubai Hills Estate is forecast at 5% to 7% annually through 2026–2027.

The Collaborative Living Amenity Ecosystem

GolfVille's amenity offering is the architectural expression of its collaborative living philosophy — an unusually comprehensive suite of shared spaces designed to foster community interaction, wellness, entertainment, and productivity within the building itself.

Wellness and Fitness: A fully equipped gymnasium with a dedicated CrossFit and integrated play area, a yoga zone and yoga lawn for outdoor practice, and a swimming pool with a lounging deck and shallow wading area provide diverse options for physical wellness.

Entertainment: Both an indoor cinema and an outdoor cinema offer residents screening experiences in different settings, complemented by a games room for casual socializing. These entertainment amenities transform the building from a residential address into a lifestyle destination.

Community and Work: Dedicated co-working spaces and work rooms cater to the growing remote and hybrid work culture, while a floor-to-ceiling library provides a quiet retreat for reading and study. A community lawn with outdoor seating areas creates space for informal gatherings and relaxation.

Food and Convenience: A protein cafe serves health-focused meals and beverages tailored to the active lifestyle community, while grab-and-go vending machines and a convenience store ensure daily essentials are immediately accessible without leaving the building.

Outdoor Recreation: An on-site putting green allows residents to practice their short game steps from their front door — a fitting amenity given the building's proximity to the championship golf course.

Dubai Hills Golf Club: Championship Golf at Your Doorstep

GolfVille residents are approximately 600 meters from the Dubai Hills Golf Club — an 18-hole, par-72 championship course designed by Gary Johnston of European Golf Design and managed by Troon Golf. Opened at the end of 2018 and named the World's Best New Golf Course in 2019, the course stretches 7,283 yards from championship tees through sandy valleys and rolling desert dunes, with 9 of its 18 holes offering views of the Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai skyline. Hole 5 is considered the most photographed tee box in Dubai.

The 45,000-square-foot Arabian-themed clubhouse features The Duck Hook bar (British-inspired, overlooking the 18th green and Burj Khalifa), the Hillhouse Brasserie restaurant, a floodlit driving range with Trackman ball-tracking technology, performance studios, a short game zone, and a fully stocked Pro Shop. For GolfVille residents, the golf club is a walkable extension of their daily lifestyle rather than a destination requiring a car journey.

Dubai Hills Estate: The Master Community

Dubai Hills Estate spans 11 million square meters within Mohammed Bin Rashid City, encompassing a master plan of 22,000 apartments, 4,600 villas, and comprehensive community infrastructure. The development's green credentials are anchored by Dubai Hills Park — 1.8 square kilometers of urban parkland (among the largest in Dubai) featuring an urban beach, splash park, bounce park, ice rink, skate park, dog park, sports courts, and extensive jogging and cycling trails spanning 54 kilometers.

Dubai Hills Mall, approximately 5 minutes by car from GolfVille, offers 2 million square feet of retail across 650 outlets, an 18-screen cineplex, and four major entertainment centers, anchored by Geant Hypermarket, Victoria's Secret, Zara, Nike, and Dior Beauty, with parking for over 7,000 vehicles.

The community's commercial infrastructure includes Dubai Hills Business Park (197,000 square meters of office space), three hotels, and three schools. King's College Hospital Dubai — a JCI-accredited, British-standard facility with 100 beds (expanding to 200) — operates within the estate, providing residents with world-class healthcare within minutes. Educational institutions include GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail (British curriculum with IB for Years 12–13, approximately 1.2 km from King's College Hospital), GEMS International School Al Khail, and Jumeirah English Speaking School (KHDA Outstanding-rated) at nearby Arabian Ranches.

Transport Connectivity

GolfVille benefits from Dubai Hills Estate's strategic position along Al Khail Road (E44), the primary highway connecting directly to Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, and Dubai Creek Harbour. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) is accessible from the community perimeter.

Driving times from GolfVille: Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa approximately 15 to 20 minutes, Dubai Mall approximately 15 minutes, DIFC and Business Bay approximately 15 to 20 minutes, Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah approximately 20 to 25 minutes, and Dubai International Airport (DXB) approximately 25 minutes.

Public transport is served by the RTA DH1 Bus Route connecting Equiti Metro Station to Dubai Hills Estate, with stops at Dubai Hills Mall, Business Park, Park Heights, and King's College Hospital. The nearest metro stations — Equiti and Mall of the Emirates on the Red Line — are approximately 15 to 20 minutes by car or bus.

About Emaar Properties

Emaar Properties, founded in 1997 by Mohamed Ali Alabbar, is the UAE's largest real estate developer, listed on the Dubai Financial Market with a market capitalization exceeding USD 35 billion. The company has delivered over 108,000 residential units globally across 12 countries, with its iconic portfolio including the Burj Khalifa (828 meters, world's tallest building), The Dubai Mall (world's largest by total area), Dubai Marina, and the entirety of the Downtown Dubai master plan. Approximately 22% of all freehold residential units in Dubai are located within Emaar communities. Dubai Hills Estate represents one of Emaar's most ambitious contemporary master plans — and GolfVille, with its collaborative living philosophy and championship golf course positioning, exemplifies the developer's ability to create lifestyle-integrated residential concepts that resonate with a new generation of Dubai residents.