Distress Deal
This unit has sold and is no longer available. The page is kept as a record of a deal we transacted. Every figure on it — the asking price, the discount to original price and the payment schedule — is the position as listed on 14 April 2026 and is historic. It is not an indication of what the same unit, or a comparable one, would cost today.
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The numbers
| UNIT PRICE | AED 22,100,000 |
| 1. Payment to seller | AED 22,100,000 |
| 2. DLD Transfer fee 4% + 40 AED | AED 884,040 |
| 3. DLD Registration Trustee fee + 5% VAT | AED 5,250 |
| 4. Buyer's agent commission 2% + 5% VAT | AED 464,100 |
| Total on Transfer | AED 23,453,390 |
| TOTAL COST FOR BUYER | AED 23,453,390 |
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Distress Deal
This five-bedroom villa in Address Villas Hillcrest, Dubai Hills Estate, is offered as a distress deal at AED 22,300,000. The original price was AED 24,566,764, positioning this listing at a 10% discount to the developer’s reference. The plot measures approximately 6,986 sq.ft, with a built-up area (BUA) of 10,373 sq.ft, translating to an entry basis of around AED 3,192 per sq.ft. The villa is ready and vacant, with a single-row layout, basement, ground, first floor and rooftop configuration. The immediate investment thesis is clear: this is a completed, branded villa in a prime Emaar master community, available below launch pricing, with no handover or construction risk. For investors, the value is in acquiring a substantial, ready asset with Address Hotels + Resorts branding, in a location that has seen consistent end-user and investor demand.
Address Villas Hillcrest is situated within Dubai Hills Estate, a large-scale, master-planned community by Emaar Properties. The estate is located at the intersection of Al Khail Road (E44) and Umm Suqeim Street (D63), offering direct connectivity to Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, and other key districts. The wider Dubai Hills area is well-served by major road networks, making car access straightforward for both residents and visitors. Public transport options are developing, with bus routes and future metro connectivity planned to support the area’s growth. For daily living, the location provides practical access to business hubs, schools, and healthcare facilities, supporting both family and executive tenant profiles. The villa’s position within a gated sub-community enhances privacy and security, while still benefiting from the broader infrastructure of Dubai Hills Estate.
Residents of Address Villas Hillcrest have access to a comprehensive suite of amenities, both within the sub-community and across Dubai Hills Estate. The project is designed around landscaped walkways, an urban river, lily pond, and lakes with fountains, creating a resort-style environment. Each villa is provisioned for an elevator, and the layout supports multi-generational living. Shared amenities include community pools, parks, play areas, and bicycle routes. The wider estate features a championship golf course, Dubai Hills Mall, schools, and healthcare facilities. Retail, dining, and leisure options are integrated throughout the district, providing a self-contained living environment. The Address branding brings a hospitality-led approach to service and maintenance, which can appeal to both end-users and tenants seeking a higher standard of residential experience. The area’s infrastructure is mature, supporting immediate occupancy and ongoing demand.
The Dubai Hills Estate villa market has shown resilience and depth, with branded residences such as Address Villas Hillcrest attracting both local and international buyers. The 10% discount to original price provides a visible entry advantage, especially given the ready and vacant status. Comparable villa transactions in the area have ranged widely depending on plot size, build quality, and brand association, but Address-branded stock typically commands a premium over non-branded alternatives. The main buyer profiles are end-users seeking a family home in a central location, and investors targeting long-term rental income or capital appreciation. Liquidity for completed, branded villas in Dubai Hills is generally strong, supported by the area’s reputation and Emaar’s track record. Key risk points include ongoing service charges, competition from new launches, and the need to benchmark against recent transaction data rather than only developer pricing. Rental yields for large villas in Dubai Hills are typically in the low to mid-single digits, with upside linked to the Address brand and the estate’s maturing infrastructure.
For investors seeking immediate exposure to Dubai’s villa market, this Address Villas Hillcrest deal offers a balanced entry: a completed, branded asset at a 10% discount to original price, with no construction or handover risk. The villa’s size, layout, and vacant status support both end-user and rental strategies, while the Address brand and Dubai Hills location underpin long-term demand. The main considerations are ongoing operating costs and the need to validate current market comparables, but the core case is straightforward: this is a substantial, ready villa in a central, amenity-rich community, priced below recent developer benchmarks. For buyers prioritising liquidity, usability, and brand recognition, this deal presents a practical, defensible option in the current Dubai residential market.
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ADDRESS VILLAS HILLCREST — Dubai Hills Estate
