Golf Hillside vs Palace Residences Hillside B
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
Palace Residences Hillside B starts 32% lower, at AED 1,960,000 against AED 2,902,888. Check that you are comparing like with like: the entry unit may be a different size or type.
Sooner to complete
Golf Hillside is targeted for Q4 2028, ahead of Palace Residences Hillside B in Q4 2029. Earlier handover means earlier rent, and less time for the market to move against you.
Side by side
| Attribute | Golf Hillside | Palace Residences Hillside B |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Emaar Properties | Emaar Properties |
| Location | Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai | Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai |
| Status | Under construction | Off-plan |
| Handover | Q4 2028 | Q4 2029 |
| Price from | AED 2,902,888 | AED 1,960,000 |
| Average AED / sq ft | n/a | n/a |
| Home types | Apartments | Apartments, townhouses |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 3 bed | 1 to 3 bed |
| Sizes | 741 to 2,322 sq ft | 675 to 2,622 sq ft |
| Payment plan | 10/70/20 | 10/70/20 |
| Due before handover | 80% | 80% |
| Post-handover payments | No | No |
| Fees on entry price (est.) | AED 117,136 | AED 79,420 |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Golden Visa range (AED 2m+) | Yes | No |
| 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.
Palace Residences Hillside B
The second phase of Emaar's Palace Residences Hillside in Dubai Hills Estate, launched February 2026 for Q4 2029. Apartments and eight townhouses, with Emaar quoting a starting price of AED 1,960,000.
What works
- Recent launch, February 2026, with a starting price published by Emaar.
- Close to King's College Hospital, Dubai Hills Business Park and Dubai Hills Mall.
- Eight townhouses alongside the apartments.
What to weigh
- Emaar's inventory feed showed no Hillside B units on 13 November 2026; confirm availability.
- One-bedroom apartments are compact at 675 to 770 sq ft.
- Handover is about three years away, and the first phase completes earlier next door.
Golf Hillside or Palace Residences Hillside B?
Which is cheaper, Golf Hillside or Palace Residences Hillside B?
Palace Residences Hillside B has the lower starting price at AED 1,960,000, compared with AED 2,902,888 at Golf Hillside. These are developer list prices for the smallest available unit type in each.
Which will be finished first?
Golf Hillside has the earlier target (Q4 2028). 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. Palace Residences Hillside B is sold on a 10/70/20 plan with 80% due before handover.
Are Golf Hillside and Palace Residences Hillside B 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
