Al Satwa vs Dubai Hills
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 1,759 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Al Satwa | Dubai Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 2,287 | AED 2,295 |
| Median sale price | AED 1.45M | AED 2.20M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 1.05M | AED 1.56M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 1.72M | AED 3.44M |
| Recorded sales | 1,098 | 661 |
| Off-plan share | 95% | 20% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 2,287 and AED 2,295 per square foot, these two sit within 0% of each other. Price is unlikely to be the deciding factor — the split below on unit mix and off-plan share will matter more.
Comparable turnover
1,098 sales against 661 — both areas trade actively enough that finding a buyer or a comparable is unlikely to be the constraint.
One is a construction market, the other a resale market
95% of sales in Al Satwa are off-plan, against 20% in Dubai Hills. In Al Satwa you are largely buying forward from developers with payment plans; in Dubai Hills you are mostly buying an existing home from an existing owner. Those are different transactions with different risks.
Nearest metro
Al Satwa records Trade Centre Metro Station on 100% of sales; Dubai Hills records First Abu Dhabi Bank Metro Station on 100%. These are the stations most often logged against transactions, not measured walking distances.
Price per square foot by month
Al Satwa
AED 2,287Dubai Hills
AED 2,295What sells in each
Al Satwa
Dubai Hills
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 2,287 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 1.45M.
1,098 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
95% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
80% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Al Satwa more expensive than Dubai Hills?
Dubai Hills is more expensive. Al Satwa has a median of AED 2,287 per square foot against AED 2,295 in Dubai Hills, based on 1,759 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Al Satwa or Dubai Hills?
Al Satwa recorded more sales — 1,098 against 661 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Al Satwa or Dubai Hills better for off-plan?
Al Satwa has the higher off-plan share, at 95% of recorded sales against 20%.