Damac Hills vs Jumeirah Beach Residence
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 884 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Damac Hills | Jumeirah Beach Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 1,625 | AED 1,619 |
| Median sale price | AED 1.19M | AED 2.55M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 785K | AED 2.00M |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 1.60M | AED 3.60M |
| Recorded sales | 659 | 225 |
| Off-plan share | 59% | 0% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 1,625 and AED 1,619 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.
One is far more liquid
Damac Hills recorded 659 sales in the period against 225 in Jumeirah Beach Residence — 2.9× the turnover. Higher volume usually means a faster, more predictable exit, though it also means more competing stock when you come to sell.
One is a construction market, the other a resale market
59% of sales in Damac Hills are off-plan, against 0% in Jumeirah Beach Residence. In Damac Hills you are largely buying forward from developers with payment plans; in Jumeirah Beach Residence you are mostly buying an existing home from an existing owner. Those are different transactions with different risks.
Different stock
The most commonly sold unit in Damac Hills is 1 B/R, against 2 B/R in Jumeirah Beach Residence. That usually signals a different resident profile — and a different rental pool if you are buying to let.
Price per square foot by month
Damac Hills
AED 1,625Jumeirah Beach Residence
AED 1,619What sells in each
Damac Hills
Jumeirah Beach Residence
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 1,619 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 2.55M.
659 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
59% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
100% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is Damac Hills more expensive than Jumeirah Beach Residence?
Damac Hills is more expensive. Damac Hills has a median of AED 1,625 per square foot against AED 1,619 in Jumeirah Beach Residence, based on 884 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Damac Hills or Jumeirah Beach Residence?
Damac Hills recorded more sales — 659 against 225 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Damac Hills or Jumeirah Beach Residence better for off-plan?
Damac Hills has the higher off-plan share, at 59% of recorded sales against 0%.