Golf Hillside vs Greenside Residence
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 Hillside starts 28% lower, at AED 2,902,888 against AED 4,035,888. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
Sooner to complete
Greenside Residence is targeted for Q3 2027, ahead of Golf Hillside in Q4 2028. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Lighter on cash before handover
Golf Hillside asks for 80% of the price before handover; Greenside Residence asks for 90%.
Side by side
| Attribute | Golf Hillside | Greenside Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Emaar Properties | Emaar Properties |
| Location | Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai | Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Handover | Q4 2028 | Q3 2027 |
| Price from | AED 2,902,888 | AED 4,035,888 |
| Average AED / sq ft | n/a | n/a |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | 1 to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 741 to 2,322 sq ft | 724 to 1,632 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/70/20 | 10/80/10 |
| Due before handover | 80% | 90% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 117,136 | AED 162,456 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | Yes |
| Total homes | n/a | n/a |
Developer list prices and stated targets; each development page shows when its figures were last checked.
Golf Hillside
A 20-storey Emaar tower beside the Dubai Hills golf course, launched October 2024 for Q4 2028. Emaar listed five units from AED 2,902,888 on 13 November 2026, sized 1,193 to 1,603 sq ft.
What works
- Golf-side position in an established Emaar community.
- Handover expected in Q4 2028, about two years away.
- Bought from the developer rather than from an earlier investor.
What to weigh
- Only five units were on Emaar's inventory on 13 November 2026.
- Instalments already called during construction may be due on signing.
- Plentiful resale listings in the same tower give buyers alternatives.
Greenside Residence
Low-rise Emaar apartment buildings overlooking the Dubai Hills golf course, launched November 2023 for Q3 2027. Emaar had one 1,511 sq ft unit left, from AED 4,035,888, on 13 November 2026.
What works
- Golf-course setting in a low-rise part of Dubai Hills Estate.
- Completion expected in Q3 2027.
- Developer sale rather than resale.
What to weigh
- Only one unit was on Emaar's inventory on 13 November 2026.
- Most of the price is likely to be due on signing.
- Many resale listings in the same buildings compete on price.
Golf Hillside or Greenside Residence?
Which is cheaper, Golf Hillside or Greenside Residence?
Golf Hillside has the lower starting price at AED 2,902,888, compared with AED 4,035,888 at Greenside Residence. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Greenside Residence has the earlier target (Q3 2027). Off-plan handover dates are developer estimates and can slip.
How do the payment plans differ?
Golf Hillside is sold on a 10/70/20 plan with 80% due before handover. Greenside Residence is sold on a 10/80/10 plan with 90% due before handover.
Are Golf Hillside and Greenside Residence 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
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