The whole community covers 11 million sq m, or 2,700 acres. This land already includes 3 schools and Dubai Hills Mall, covering 282,000 sq m.
- What it is.
- A network of parks, running routes, courts, fitness studios and a championship golf course within Dubai Hills Estate.
- What makes it convenient.
- The central park has basketball and volleyball courts, while residential communities have tennis, football and basketball courts, along with swimming pools.
- What to bear in mind.
- The splash park, skate park and ice rink in the central park are paid. The Maple 1 tennis court requires a permit.
The community's green framework: 1,450,000 square metres
The community has 1,450,000 sq m of parks and open space in total. Under the 2017 plan, it was designed for 4,400 villas and townhouses and 22,000 apartments. By February 2022, around 6,900 homes and apartments had been completed, with more than 3,000 still under construction. In 2023, developer Emaar handed over more than 12,000 homes and apartments across several of its communities, including Dubai Hills Estate.
The community includes the central Dubai Hills Park, Hillsedge Park and the future Hillside Park.
Dubai Hills Park: 18 hectares of activity beside the mall
Dubai Hills Park, the community's central park, stretches through the heart of the community beside Dubai Hills Mall. It covers 180,000 sq m, or about 18 hectares. In 2023, the park received the Sustainability Prize in the Parks & Recreation category at the Landscape Middle East Awards.
The park has walking paths, cafés and a dedicated dog park. Sports facilities include:
- Running and cycling. A running track and paths for walking and cycling run through the park.
- Team sports. There are sports courts for basketball and volleyball.
- Racket sports and outdoor exercise. The park has a padel court, outdoor fitness stations and skate parks for adults and children.
Some attractions in the park are paid. These include the splash park, skate park and ice rink.
Children's recreation and Splash 'n' Party in the central park
Dubai Hills Park has children's play areas, including shaded playgrounds under canopies.
In October 2026, plans were announced for a new Splash 'n' Party children's water park at Dubai Hills Park. It will include water slides, splash pads, water guns and a heated pool for young children.
Dubai Hills Golf Club: 18 holes with views of Burj Khalifa
Dubai Hills Golf Club opened within the community in 2018. Downtown is around a 15-minute drive away, and the landmark is clearly visible during a round: Burj Khalifa can be seen from 9 holes of the course.
The 18-hole, par-72 championship course was designed by European Golf Design. The site covers 1,200,000 sq m, roughly the equivalent of 63 football pitches. The men's course measures up to 7,283 yards, while the women's course measures 5,513 yards. The landscaped course has lakes and 83 sand bunkers.
The club has a floodlit practice area, including:
- Driving range. A floodlit area for practising long shots.
- Putting green and short-game area. Areas for practising precision around the hole.
- Academy teaching bays. Spaces for lessons and technique analysis.
A 54 km network: running and cycling across the community
Dubai Hills Estate has 54 km of running and cycling paths throughout the community.
Hessa Street walking and cycling route: 13.5 km between Al Sufouh and Dubai Hills
For those who want more than the community's internal routes, a walking and cycling route is planned along Hessa Street. It will be 13.5 km long, linking Al Sufouh and Dubai Hills and providing access to Dubai Internet City Metro Station.
The planned path width is 4.5 m. Traffic is separated: 2.5 m is allocated to bicycles and scooters, and 2 m to pedestrians. The route is designed to accommodate about 5,200 people per hour. The project includes 2 bridges over major roads:
- Bridge over Sheikh Zayed Road. It is 528 m long.
- Bridge over Al Khail Road. This crossing is 501 m long.
The project had been scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2026. In January 2026, the route was estimated to be 90% complete. By June 2026, the bridge over Al Khail Road was already passable, while the bridge over Sheikh Zayed Road had not yet opened.
FitnGlam and The Platform Studios Superclub at Dubai Hills Mall
FitnGlam and The Platform Studios Superclub have operated here since August 2022. The mall directory also lists it as FitnGlam / Platform / CRYO.
The club covers more than 2,700 sq m. Its layout sets aside part of FitnGlam exclusively for women. Inside are the main forms of studio and strength training:
- HIIT and cycling. There is a 2-level studio for high-intensity interval training for 75 people, while the cycling studio holds 55 bikes.
- Bodywork and strength. Reformer Pilates, yoga and a CrossFit area are available.
- Recovery. The superclub includes CRYO cryotherapy.
Tennis, padel and team sports in residential communities
For racket and ball sports enthusiasts, Dubai Hills has outdoor facilities right within its residential communities.
Sports facilities are distributed across the community's residential developments:
- Tennis. Full-size residents' tennis courts are open at Hills View, Fairways, Parkways and Sidra. Maple 1 also has a tennis court, accessible with a permit.
- Football and basketball. Multi-purpose courts for football, tennis and basketball operate at Fairways, Parkways and Sidra. Dedicated basketball courts are also available at Hills View and Maple.
- Padel. Dubai Hills Park has a padel court. Padel courts are included in the plans for Palace Residences Hillside.
Swimming pools within residential neighbourhoods
Some of the community's residential developments have swimming pools. Acacia, Maple, Mulberry and Sidra each have shared pools for residents.
The pools have deep and shallow sections for swimming, with separate children's paddling pools nearby.
Things to keep in mind
1. Hillside Park is listed as a future park. Padel courts at Palace Residences Hillside are included in the project plans. As for the Hessa Street walking and cycling route, by mid-2026 the bridge over Al Khail Road was already passable, while the bridge over Sheikh Zayed Road had not yet opened.
2. Some central-park attractions are paid. Entry to the splash park, skate park and ice rink at Dubai Hills Park is charged separately. 3. The full-size tennis courts at Hills View, Fairways, Parkways and Sidra are for residents. The Maple 1 tennis court requires a permit. Shared pools at Acacia, Maple, Mulberry and Sidra are for residents. Finally, the fitness club in the mall has gender-specific zoning: part of FitnGlam is open only to women.
Who it suits
| Who moves here | Why the community may suit you and which places to choose |
|---|---|
| Families with young children | Acacia, Maple, Mulberry and Sidra have pools with shallow sections and children's paddling pools, while Dubai Hills Park has shaded play areas. In October 2026, plans were announced for Splash 'n' Party, with a heated pool for young children. |
| Golfers | The community has the 18-hole, par-72 Dubai Hills Golf Club championship course, with a floodlit driving range, putting green and academy teaching bays. |
| Running and cycling enthusiasts | The community has 54 km of running and cycling paths, as well as a running track in the central park. The 13.5 km walking and cycling route along Hessa Street will link Al Sufouh and Dubai Hills, with access to Dubai Internet City Metro Station. |
| Tennis, padel and basketball fans | Courts and sports areas are available at Fairways, Parkways, Sidra, Hills View and Maple. Padel is available at Dubai Hills Park and is included in the plans for Palace Residences Hillside. |
| Visitors to group studios and fitness classes | Dubai Hills Mall's Ground Floor is home to FitnGlam and The Platform Studios, a superclub covering more than 2,700 sq m, with HIIT studios for 75 people, cycling for 55 bikes, Pilates, yoga, CrossFit, cryotherapy and a women's zone. |
| Dog owners | Dubai Hills Park, the central park, has a dedicated dog park and walking paths. |
Easy mistakes to avoid
Full-size residents' tennis courts are open at Hills View, Fairways, Parkways and Sidra. The Maple 1 tennis court requires a permit.
Dubai Hills Park, covering 180,000 sq m, is beside Dubai Hills Mall. Hillside Park is listed as a future park. Dubai Hills Park has a padel court, while padel courts at Palace Residences Hillside are included in the project plans.
At a glance
How large is Dubai Hills Park and what sporting facilities does it have?
Dubai Hills Park, the community's central park, covers 180,000 sq m, or about 18 hectares. It has running and cycle paths, fitness stations, a padel court, basketball and volleyball courts, plus skate parks for adults and children. There are also shaded children's play areas, a dog park and cafés.
Which activities at Dubai Hills Park are paid?
The central park has paid leisure facilities. Its paid attractions include the splash park, skate park and ice rink. In October 2026, plans were announced to open Splash 'n' Party, a children's water park with slides, splash pads, water guns and a heated pool for young children.
How many holes are there at Dubai Hills Golf Club, and can you practise in the evening?
Dubai Hills Golf Club has an 18-hole, par-72 championship course, opened in 2018 on a 1,200,000 sq m site. There is a floodlit practice area for evening sessions, with a driving range, putting green, short-game area and academy teaching bays.
Which Dubai Hills residential communities have their own tennis courts and swimming pools?
Full-size residents' tennis courts are located at Hills View, Fairways, Parkways, Sidra and Maple 1. Fairways, Parkways and Sidra have football and basketball courts, while Hills View and Maple have basketball courts. Shared pools with deep and shallow sections and children's paddling pools are provided at Acacia, Maple, Mulberry and Sidra.
Where can you do indoor fitness, Pilates and cycling in the community?
Since August 2022, Dubai Hills Mall's Ground Floor has been home to FitnGlam and The Platform Studios Superclub, a fitness superclub spanning more than 2,700 sq m. It has a 2-level HIIT studio for 75 people, a cycle studio with 55 bikes, Reformer Pilates, yoga, CrossFit and cryotherapy. Part of FitnGlam is reserved for women.
How many kilometres of cycle paths are there in Dubai Hills Estate?
The community itself has 54 km of running and cycling paths. A 13.5 km, 4.5 m-wide walking and cycling route is also planned along Hessa Street. It will link Dubai Hills with Al Sufouh and Dubai Internet City Metro Station via bridges over Al Khail Road and Sheikh Zayed Road.
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