Contemporary villa exterior with lawn at dusk (illustrative photo) – not a photo of DAMAC Hills
Illustrative photo

Properties for rent

Properties for Rent in DAMAC Hills

DAMAC Hills is a golf-course community with apartment buildings, townhouses and villas. Tenants are mainly families and professionals who want green space and newer homes away from the busiest districts. Most homes are let unfurnished. Annual leases are paid by cheques with a refundable deposit and Ejari registration. Do not confuse it with DAMAC Hills 2, a separate community further out.

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Typical rentals
Apartments, townhouses and villas
Who rents
Families and professionals
Furnished stock
Some apartments; villas mostly unfurnished
Watch for
Confusion with DAMAC Hills 2; cooling terms in apartments

What you can rent in DAMAC Hills

The community wraps around a golf course, with mid-rise apartment buildings, townhouse clusters and detached villas. Apartments range from studios to larger units, while townhouses and villas suit families wanting gardens.

Renters are mostly families and professionals who want a quieter setting. Listings sometimes blur DAMAC Hills with DAMAC Hills 2, which is a separate community; confirm the exact location before viewing. Read our DAMAC Hills area guide, and compare nearby Arabian Ranches rentals and Motor City rentals. The rental hub lists every area.

Furnished or unfurnished

Apartments are offered both ways; villas and townhouses are mostly unfurnished. In furnished units, check the inventory against what is actually in the home and photograph everything on move-in day.

Maximum rent increase at renewal under Decree No. 43 of 2013 (applies to DAMAC Hills tenancies)
Current rent compared with the RERA index averageMaximum permitted increase
Up to 10% belowNo increase
11–20% below5%
21–30% below10%
31–40% below15%
More than 40% below20%

Cheques, deposit and Ejari

Landlords usually take post-dated cheques, with the number agreed per lease. Our rent cheques guide explains how to negotiate. A refundable security deposit is standard. Register your contract on Ejari once signed; see Ejari registration for tenants.

Renewals and rent increases

To change terms, the landlord must give at least 90 days' notice before expiry. Increases are capped under Decree No. 43 of 2013 against the RERA index; the table shows the bands. Use the rent increase calculator and read the rent increase rules.

What to inspect in DAMAC Hills homes

  • Apartment cooling: ask whether chiller is included or billed separately.
  • Villa AC: request service records and test every unit.
  • Golf-side homes: check for stray balls hitting glass, and whether irrigation spray reaches your garden.
  • Gardens: agree who maintains planting and irrigation.
  • Parking: confirm covered bays and visitor rules.

For DAMAC Hills landlords

Clear maintenance terms and quick repairs keep family tenants renewing. Our property management service and maintenance coordination cover this. Buyers can see DAMAC Hills properties for sale.

Questions people ask

Is DAMAC Hills the same as DAMAC Hills 2?

No. They are separate communities with different locations and housing mixes. Check the exact community on the listing and title details.

Can I rent an apartment in DAMAC Hills?

Yes. The community includes apartment buildings as well as townhouses and villas.

Who maintains the garden in a DAMAC Hills villa?

It depends on the contract. Agree the split between routine and major work before signing.

Do DAMAC Hills leases need Ejari?

Yes. Register every standard tenancy on Ejari; it is needed for DEWA and any dispute.

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