Golf Hills vs Golf Trails
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
Golf Hills starts 44% lower, at AED 1,060,000 against AED 1,906,888. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
Sooner to complete
Golf Hills is targeted for Q3 2029, ahead of Golf Trails in Q4 2030. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Golf Hills | Golf Trails |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Emaar Properties | Emaar Properties |
| Location | Emaar South, Dubai | Emaar South, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q3 2029 | Q4 2030 |
| Price from | AED 1,060,000 | AED 1,906,888 |
| Average AED / sq ft | n/a | n/a |
| Home types | Apartments, townhouses | Apartments, townhouses |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | 1 to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 671 to 3,081 sq ft | n/a |
| Payment plan | 10/70/20 | 10/70/20 |
| Due before handover | 80% | 80% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 43,420 | AED 77,296 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | No | No |
| Total homes | n/a | n/a |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Golf Hills
The first phase of Emaar's Golf Hills apartments and townhouses in Emaar South, from AED 1,060,000 on Emaar's page. Property Finder lists developer stock and completion in September 2029.
What works
- Sizes, bathrooms and launch prices published for every unit type.
- Completion targeted for September 2029.
- Emaar's published starting price of AED 1,060,000 is among the lowest in Emaar South.
What to weigh
- Emaar's own page showed no bookable units on 13 November 2026; inclusion rests on Property Finder's developer-stock listing.
- Property Finder also lists 14 resale units, which compete with any remaining developer stock.
- Several similar Emaar buildings are on sale nearby.
Golf Trails
Mid-rise apartments and three-bedroom townhouses on the edge of the Emaar South golf course. Emaar listed 17 units on 13 November 2026, from AED 1,906,888, with handover targeted for late 2030.
What works
- Emaar listed 17 units for sale on its own website on 13 November 2026.
- Golf-course setting within an established Emaar master community.
- Townhouses as well as apartments, which is unusual for a mid-rise building.
What to weigh
- Completion is targeted for October 2030, the latest of Emaar South's current phases.
- Emaar's lowest available price is well above the launch prices still quoted on portals.
- Several near-identical Emaar buildings are on sale nearby, which will compete at resale.
Golf Hills or Golf Trails?
Which is cheaper, Golf Hills or Golf Trails?
Golf Hills has the lower starting price at AED 1,060,000, compared with AED 1,906,888 at Golf Trails. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Golf Hills has the earlier target (Q3 2029). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Golf Hills is sold on a 10/70/20 plan with 80% due before handover. Golf Trails is sold on a 10/70/20 plan with 80% due before handover.
Are Golf Hills and Golf Trails by the same developer?
Yes, both are by Emaar Properties.
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
