Eden Hills vs The Wilds
Side by side on price, unit sizes, payment plan and handover.
Where each one wins
Drawn from the two developments' published prices, plans and handover targets.
Lower entry price
The Wilds starts 12% lower, at AED 38,599,605 against AED 43,800,000. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
More space for the money
On average The Wilds works out at about AED 2,574 per sq ft against AED 4,445 at Eden Hills.
Sooner to complete
Eden Hills is targeted for Q2 2028, ahead of The Wilds in Q2 2029. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Eden Hills asks for 50% of the price before handover; The Wilds asks for 65%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Eden Hills | The Wilds |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | H&H Development | Aldar |
| Location | Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai | Dubailand, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q2 2028 | Q2 2029 |
| Price from | AED 43,800,000 | AED 38,599,605 |
| Average AED / sq ft | 4,445 | 2,574 |
| Home types | Villas | Villas |
| Bedrooms | 5 to 6 bed | 5 to 6 bed |
| Sizes | 7,675 to 25,110 sq ft | 15,184 to 19,424 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/40/50 | 10/55/35 |
| Due before handover | 50% | 65% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 1,753,020 | AED 1,545,004 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | 301 | 265 |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Starting prices for the same home type
| Home type | Eden Hills | The Wilds | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-bedroom villas | AED 43,800,0007,675 to 16,498 sq ft | AED 38,599,60515,184 to 15,288 sq ft | AED 5,200,395 more at Eden Hills |
| 6-bedroom villas | AED 79,900,00025,110 sq ft | AED 50,593,18819,420 to 19,424 sq ft | AED 29,306,812 more at Eden Hills |
Eden Hills
H&H's gated villa community beside Dubai Hills, with 301 five- and six-bedroom villas and 29 plots. The first phase is sold; newer Avra, Aurora, Edra and Maia villas are on sale from AED 43.8 million.
What works
- Gated community of 301 villas and 29 plots, smaller than the large master plans
- Villa designs by named architects, including Denniston, Caprini & Pellerin and Loci
- Very large homes: Avra and Aurora villas run to about 16,500 sq ft
What to weigh
- Prices start at AED 43.8 million for the villas with published figures
- Completion for the villas on sale is June 2028 to December 2029, later than H&H's 2027 date for the community
- No payment plan was listed for Avra, Aurora or Maia
The Wilds
A 265-villa Aldar community in Dubailand, set among native planting and wildlife habitat and due in Q2 2029. Aldar's remaining stock is five- and six-bedroom villas from AED 38.6 million.
What works
- Very large homes: five- and six-bedroom villas of 15,184 to 19,424 sq ft
- Low density: 265 villas in total, set among native planting and wildlife habitat
- Shared facilities include The Nest pavilion, a spa, tennis and basketball courts and a cycle track
What to weigh
- Developer stock starts at AED 38.6 million; smaller villas are available only as owner resales
- About AED 13.5 million falls due on handover on the cheapest villa under the 10/55/35 plan
- Few buyers, tenants and comparable sales at this price in Dubailand
Eden Hills or The Wilds?
Which is cheaper, Eden Hills or The Wilds?
The Wilds has the lower starting price at AED 38,599,605, compared with AED 43,800,000 at Eden Hills. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Eden Hills has the earlier target (Q2 2028). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Eden Hills is sold on a 10/40/50 plan with 50% due before handover. The Wilds is sold on a 10/55/35 plan with 65% due before handover.
Are Eden Hills and The Wilds by the same developer?
No. Eden Hills is by H&H Development and The Wilds is by Aldar. Compare their delivery records on the developer pages.
Want a straight answer on which to buy?
The right choice depends on your budget, timing and what the property is for. Tell us and we'll give you a recommendation, with the reasons.
- Current price list and availability, direct from the developer
- No fee to you on off-plan purchases: the developer pays us
- One salaried adviser, not on commission, from first call to handover
