--- title: "Palace Residences Hillside by Emaar Properties" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-hills-estate/palace-residences-hillside markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/dubai/dubai-hills-estate/palace-residences-hillside.md type: development description: "The first phase of Emaar's Palace-branded Hillside apartments and townhouses in Dubai Hills Estate, launched September 2025 for Q2 2029. Emaar listed five units from AED 1,719,888 on 13 November 2026." last_verified: 2026-11-13 sources: 3 publisher: "UAE Property Agents (Omnia)" language: en-GB usage: "You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting." --- # Palace Residences Hillside by Emaar Properties > The first phase of Emaar's Palace-branded Hillside apartments and townhouses in Dubai Hills Estate, launched September 2025 for Q2 2029. Emaar listed five units from AED 1,719,888 on 13 November 2026. Facts last verified 13 November 2026 against the sources listed at the end. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Developer | [Emaar Properties](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/emaar) | | Location | [Dubai Hills Estate](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-hills-estate), Dubai | | Status | under construction | | Developer's handover target | Q2 2029 | | Sales launched | 2025-09 | | Tenure | freehold | | Price | From AED 1,719,888 (developer price list, 13 November 2026) | | Average price per sq ft | AED 2,533 | | Home types | 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments, 3-bedroom apartments, 3-bedroom townhouses | | Buildings | 3 | | Brand | Palace | | Golden Visa value test | All published prices are below AED 2,000,000 | ## Overview Palace Residences Hillside is a Palace-branded residential project by [Emaar](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/emaar) in [Dubai Hills Estate](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-hills-estate). Property Finder calls this first phase Hillside A, records bookings from the end of September 2025 and gives expected completion in June 2029. It covers three buildings. A second phase, [Palace Residences Hillside B](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-hills-estate/palace-residences-hillside-b), followed in February 2026. The mix is one- to three-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom townhouses. Property Finder gives one-bedroom units of 675 to 770 sq ft from AED 1.71 million, two-bedroom units of 1,061 to 1,190 sq ft, three-bedroom apartments of 1,882 to 2,110 sq ft and townhouses of about 2,622 sq ft. Emaar's inventory on 13 November 2026 showed five units available from AED 1,719,888, close to the launch price. Emaar sets the project beside the community park, a sports park and a neighbourhood plaza in the wider Dubai Hills master plan. The plan on Property Finder is 10% on booking, 70% during construction and 20% on handover. Who it suits: buyers who want a Palace-branded apartment in Dubai Hills at a price close to the community's entry level. What to weigh: one-bedroom units here are compact, at 675 to 770 sq ft, and branded buildings usually carry higher service charges. With only five units on Emaar's inventory, Hillside B may offer more choice. ## Unit types and prices | Unit type | Price from | Price to | Size | Bathrooms | Availability | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1-bedroom apartments | AED 1,710,000 | | 675 to 770 sq ft | | available | | 2-bedroom apartments | Not published | | 1,061 to 1,190 sq ft | | available | | 3-bedroom apartments | Not published | | 1,882 to 2,110 sq ft | | available | | 3-bedroom townhouses | Not published | | 2,622 sq ft | | available | Prices are published starting prices from the developer or Property Finder, as each type's note says, checked 13 November 2026. ## Payment plans ### 10/70/20 - Down payment: 10% (At booking) - During construction: 70% (Instalments to completion) - On handover: 20% (Q2 2029) Paid before handover: 80%. As listed by Property Finder. Confirm the schedule on the sales offer. ## What works - Entry price on Emaar's inventory, AED 1,719,888, was close to the launch price on 13 November 2026. - Palace branding, linked to Emaar's own hospitality group. - Apartments and townhouses in one project, beside planned park and sports space. ## What to weigh - Only five units were on Emaar's inventory on 13 November 2026. - One-bedroom apartments are compact at 675 to 770 sq ft. - Branded buildings usually carry higher service charges; ask for the estimate. ## Location In Dubai Hills Estate, near Dubai Hills Mall. Property Finder gives about 20 minutes to Downtown Dubai via Al Khail Road and 30 to 35 minutes to Dubai International Airport. - Downtown Dubai: about 20 minutes - Expo City Dubai: about 25 minutes - Dubai International Airport: about 30 minutes ## Amenities - Community park - Sports park - Neighbourhood plaza - Swimming pool - Gym - Children's play area - Landscaped gardens ## Questions and answers ### What is the starting price at Palace Residences Hillside? Emaar listed available units from AED 1,719,888 on 13 November 2026. Property Finder gives a launch price of AED 1.71 million for one-bedroom units. ### When will Palace Residences Hillside be completed? Property Finder gives expected completion in June 2029 (Q2 2029) for the first phase. ### What is the payment plan at Palace Residences Hillside? The published plan is 10/70/20: 10% down payment, 70% during construction and 20% on handover. That means 80% of the price is paid before the keys are handed over. ### Who is the developer of Palace Residences Hillside? Palace Residences Hillside is being developed by [Emaar Properties](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/developers/emaar). About Emaar Properties: Dubai's largest listed developer, behind Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall and master communities such as Downtown Dubai and Dubai Hills Estate. ### Can foreigners buy at Palace Residences Hillside? Yes. Dubai Hills Estate is a designated area where buyers of any nationality can own freehold property, whether or not they live in the UAE. The purchase is registered with the DLD. ### What fees are payable on top of the price at Palace Residences Hillside? The main cost is the DLD transfer fee (4%). On the entry price of AED 1,719,888 that comes to about AED 68,796, plus small administration charges. There is no stamp duty, no annual property tax and no tax on rental income for individuals in the UAE, though your home country may tax you. Our [buying cost calculator](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/tools/purchase-cost-calculator) itemises it. ## Sources Facts on this page were last checked against these sources on 13 November 2026. - [Emaar: Palace Residences Hillside at Dubai Hills Estate](https://www.emaar.com/en/properties/palace-residences-hillside-at-dubai-hills-estate) - [Emaar: latest launches and available inventory](https://www.emaar.com/en/latest-launches) - [Property Finder: Palace Residences Hillside A](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/new-projects/emaar-properties/palace-residences-dubai-hills-estate) --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-hills-estate/palace-residences-hillside. Published by UAE Property Agents, Omnia Capital Group. 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