ABOUT HADAEQ SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, meaning “Gardens of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid”, is an expansive master-planned community in central Dubai. The official Dubai Statistics Centre designation is Community 631, covering approximately 38.7 sq. km. The area is part of Dubai’s wider new-city development and is associated with the green, low-density residential vision of Mohammed Bin Rashid City.
The community combines residential neighbourhoods, landscaped open spaces, golf facilities, retail destinations, schools and healthcare services. Its development philosophy focuses on integrating greenery and modern urban infrastructure, while major residential districts provide apartments, townhouses and villas. Property records also identify Dubai Hills Estate under the Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid DLD area designation, which is important when interpreting property-market figures for the community.
IN A NUTSHELL
- Official Dubai community code: 631
- Area: approximately 38.7 sq. km
- Official population: 22,071 in 2024
- Located in central Dubai within the wider Mohammed Bin Rashid City development
- Main property types include apartments, townhouses and villas
- Major residential areas include Dubai Hills Estate and developments registered under the Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid DLD designation
- Dubai Hills Mall provides extensive retail, dining and entertainment
- Dubai Hills Golf Club features an 18-hole championship course
- Dubai Hills Park covers approximately 180,000 sq. m
- The community has around 54 km of cycling routes
- Connected to Al Khail Road (E44), Umm Suqeim Street (D63) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid has evolved into a major residential district with a strong emphasis on landscaped surroundings, open spaces and family-oriented amenities. Its location provides access to central Dubai while retaining a quieter residential character across many neighbourhoods. Dubai Hills Estate, which is recorded by DLD under the Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid area name, forms a significant part of the area's current residential market.
The community's residential environment includes established villa and townhouse neighbourhoods alongside apartment developments. Green spaces, sports facilities, cycling routes, schools, healthcare services and retail destinations contribute to a self-contained lifestyle. Dubai Hills Estate alone provides 1.45 million sq. m of parks and open spaces, an 18-hole golf course and Dubai Hills Mall, while further residential projects continue to add new homes.
PROPERTIES IN HADAEQ SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID
The residential market includes apartments, townhouses and villas across different sub-communities. Apartment buildings generally offer studios and one- to three-bedroom layouts, while townhouses and villas range from family-sized three-bedroom homes to larger luxury properties. DLD's current project register shows dozens of developments under the Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid designation, including both completed and under-construction residential projects.
Dubai Hills Estate accounts for a substantial share of the registered residential stock under this DLD area designation. Established communities such as Maple and Sidra provide family-oriented villas and townhouses, while apartment districts include projects such as Park Heights, Collective, Golfville and newer developments.
RENTAL TRENDS IN HADAEQ SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID
Apartments:
- Studio apartments: AED 74,329 per year average DLD transaction rent
- 1-bedroom apartments: AED 100,105 per year
- 2-bedroom apartments: AED 155,955 per year
- 3-bedroom apartments: AED 273,692 per year
Villas:
- 3-bedroom villas: AED 318,887 per year average DLD transaction rent
- 4-bedroom villas: AED 382,829 per year
- 5-bedroom villas: AED 882,065 per year
Townhouses:
- 3-bedroom townhouses: AED 253,570 per year average asking rent
- 4-bedroom townhouses: AED 277,442 per year
- 5-bedroom townhouses: AED 330,246 per year
SALES TRENDS IN HADAEQ SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID
Apartments:
- Studio apartments: AED 982,705 average DLD transaction price
- 1-bedroom apartments: AED 1,731,841
- 2-bedroom apartments: AED 2,769,347
- 3-bedroom apartments: AED 4,468,172
Villas:
- 3-bedroom villas: AED 6,865,558 average DLD transaction price
- 4-bedroom villas: AED 8,755,934
- 5-bedroom villas: AED 16,947,483
Townhouses:
- 3-bedroom townhouses: AED 5,680,039 average asking price
- 4-bedroom townhouses: AED 6,200,053
- 5-bedroom townhouses: AED 9,121,486
POPULAR BUILDINGS & DEVELOPMENTS IN HADAEQ SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID
- Maple
- Club Drive
- Park Lane
- Golf Hillside
- Keturah Reserve
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING SPACES IN HADAEQ SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID
- Al Khail Road (E44) provides the main north-south road connection through the wider area.
- Umm Suqeim Street (D63) provides access towards Al Barsha, Umm Suqeim and Sheikh Zayed Road.
- Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) provides connections towards Dubai's outer districts.
- Most residential buildings provide dedicated covered parking.
- Villa and townhouse communities generally include private parking within or alongside the property.
- Dubai Hills Mall provides extensive visitor parking.
- Dubai Hills community facilities are spread across a large area, so having a private vehicle is practical for many residents.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEAR HADAEQ SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID
- There is currently no Dubai Metro station inside the community.
- Equiti Metro Station and Mall of the Emirates Metro Station on the Red Line are among the nearest practical metro connections, generally requiring a road connection.
- The DH1 bus provides a connection between Dubai Hills and Equiti Metro Station.
- Bus access varies significantly by sub-community, with some stops within walking distance and others requiring a short drive.
- Taxis and ride-hailing services are widely used for connections to metro stations and other parts of Dubai.
MOSQUES IN HADAEQ SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID
Community mosques serve residential neighbourhoods across Dubai Hills and the surrounding area.
- Al Anbiya Masjid is accessible by car from Dubai Hills.
- Ebad Al Rahman Masjid is another nearby option.
- Masjid Ummul Muminin Khadijah Bint Khowailed is also within the surrounding residential area.
- Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque is approximately 15 minutes away by car, depending on traffic.
OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP NEAR HADAEQ SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID
- Fellowship Dubai in Dubai Internet City is approximately 20 minutes away by car.
- The Jebel Ali church complex provides several Christian denominations and is reachable by road.
- Hindu temples in Bur Dubai are generally around 30 minutes away, depending on traffic.
- Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Gurudwara in Jebel Ali is also accessible by road.
NURSERIES AND SCHOOLS NEAR HADAEQ SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID
Nurseries near Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid:
- Blossom Nursery Dubai Hills — within the community
- GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail — 5–10 minutes
- CreaKids Nursery Al Barsha South — 10–15 minutes
- Dovecote Nursery is also accessible from the community.
Schools near Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid:
- GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail — 5–10 minutes
- GEMS International School Al Khail — 5–10 minutes
- GEMS New Millennium School Al Khail — 10 minutes
- Kings School Al Barsha — 10–15 minutes
- Brighton College Dubai — 10–15 minutes
CLINICS AND HOSPITALS NEAR HADAEQ SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID
- King’s College Hospital Dubai Hills — within the community
- Mediclinic Parkview Hospital — 10–15 minutes
- Al Zahra Hospital Dubai — 15–20 minutes
- Saudi German Hospital Dubai — 15–20 minutes
MALLS NEAR HADAEQ SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID
- Dubai Hills Mall — within the community
- Mall of the Emirates — 15–20 minutes
- Dubai Mall — 15–20 minutes
- My City Centre Al Barsha — 15–20 minutes
- Mall of Arabia — 15–20 minutes
LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND NOTABLE LANDMARKS
- Dubai Hills Mall offers shopping, dining, cinema and family entertainment.
- Dubai Hills Golf Club features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by European Golf Design, with a clubhouse, academy and dining facilities.
- Dubai Hills Park provides a major green recreational space with play areas, sports facilities and landscaped surroundings.
- The Storm Coaster provides an indoor thrill attraction at Dubai Hills Mall.
- Adventure Park by Emaar offers climbing, obstacle and activity-based entertainment for children and families.
- Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa are generally around 15–20 minutes away by car, depending on traffic.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
- Walking and jogging can be enjoyed along the community's landscaped routes.
- Dubai Hills Estate provides approximately 54 km of bicycle routes.
- Dubai Hills Park includes walking and cycling trails, children's play areas, sports courts and outdoor recreational spaces.
- Residents can use tennis and basketball facilities in several residential districts.
- Golfing, golf lessons and practice facilities are available at Dubai Hills Golf Club.
- The park also includes a dedicated dog area and children's splash and recreation facilities.
FITNESS & BEAUTY
- Residential developments commonly provide fitness centres and swimming pools for residents.
- Community sports facilities include tennis, basketball and multi-purpose courts.
- Dubai Hills Golf Club offers golf training through the Academy by Troon.
- Dubai Hills Park provides outdoor fitness and active recreation areas.
- Dubai Hills Mall and Dubai Hills Grove provide salons, wellness services and other lifestyle facilities.
- The community's extensive walking and cycling network supports regular outdoor exercise.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS / REAL ESTATE OUTLOOK
- DLD records continued residential construction under the Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid designation, with 50 registered developments and more than 21,000 registered homes across the tracked project register as of the latest available 2026 data.
- Palace Residences Dubai Hills Estate has 962 registered homes and a registered completion date of April 2028.
- Rosehill has 555 registered homes and a registered completion date of June 2029.
- Park Lane is scheduled on the DLD register for completion in October 2028.
- Golf Hillside has a registered completion date of December 2028.
- Continued delivery of apartments, townhouses and villas is expected to expand the residential stock and add further retail, leisure and community facilities.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid offers a broad selection of residential properties, substantial green spaces, schools, healthcare facilities, golf amenities and major retail destinations in a central Dubai location. Public transport remains less convenient than in metro-connected districts, so residents who travel frequently across Dubai may find a private vehicle useful. Property prices also vary considerably between apartments, townhouses and luxury villas, making the specific sub-community, property type, size and location important factors when comparing homes.