Property Overview
This 5-bedroom custom-built villa in The Fairway at Dubai Hills Estate is available as a distress sale at AED 40,000,000 (negotiable). The villa has a built-up area of 11,000 sq ft on an 11,680 sq ft plot and features a vastu-compliant layout, basement level, roof terrace, and separate driver and maid quarters. The property is vacant and ready to move in.
Property Highlights
- Type: 5-bedroom custom-built villa
- Built-up area: 11,000 sq ft
- Plot size: 11,680 sq ft
- Asking price: AED 40,000,000 (negotiable)
- Rate: AED 3,636 per sq ft (BUA)
- Status: ready, vacant
- Construction: custom-built on Emaar plot
- Layout: vastu-compliant
- Basement: yes (area not specified)
- Roof terrace: yes
- Staff quarters: driver's room and maid's room
- Ownership: freehold
Why This Is Listed as Distress
The agent describes this as a distress sale and states the price is negotiable. No original purchase price or total build cost has been disclosed. For custom-built villas, the seller's total investment includes the plot purchase price, construction cost, fit-out and landscaping, interior design, and the 4% DLD transfer fee on the original plot purchase. Without knowing the total cost basis, the depth of the discount cannot be independently calculated.
Market Context
Property Finder DLD transaction data for The Fairway shows 5 recorded buy transactions with an average of AED 34,130,000:
- AED 45,000,000 for a 13,176 sq ft plot (September 2026)
- AED 30,150,000 for an 11,453 sq ft plot (June 2026)
- AED 38,000,000 for a 5BR villa, 15,323 sq ft BUA, 15,381 sq ft plot (April 2026)
- AED 27,000,000 for a 6BR villa, 10,819 sq ft BUA, 10,784 sq ft plot (April 2026)
- AED 30,500,000 for a 13,333 sq ft plot (February 2026)
The June 2026 land transaction is notable: a plot of 11,453 sq ft (very similar to this villa's 11,680 sq ft plot) sold for AED 30,150,000 as bare land. This suggests the land value alone for a plot of this size in The Fairway is approximately AED 30 million, before any construction cost.
Active Comparable Listings
Active listings for comparable 5-bedroom custom-built villas in The Fairway:
- AED 38,500,000: 5BR, BUA 11,452 sq ft, custom-built, vastu, furnished, private pool, elevator, wine cellar, basement (FAM Properties)
- AED 44,500,000: 5BR, BUA 15,300 sq ft, plot 10,791 sq ft, custom-built, vastu, furnished, private pool (FAM Properties)
- AED 34,000,000: 5BR, plot 11,453 sq ft, custom-built, corner plot, never occupied (Provident Estate)
The agent's asking price of AED 40,000,000 for 11,000 sq ft BUA sits within this range. The closest comparable is the FAM listing at AED 38,500,000 with 11,452 sq ft BUA, which is priced lower but comes furnished with additional features (pool, elevator, wine cellar). The Provident listing at AED 34,000,000 is lower but does not specify BUA, making direct comparison difficult.
In the adjacent Fairway Vistas sub-community, Property Finder records 6 DLD transactions for standard Emaar 6-bedroom villas averaging AED 48,250,000 (range AED 26,000,000 to AED 73,000,000).
Custom-Built Villa Features
This villa was custom-built by the owner on a plot purchased from Emaar within The Fairway. Custom-built villas allow owners to design and construct to their own specifications, resulting in unique properties that differ from standard developer builds. The agent highlights several premium features:
Vastu-Compliant Layout
The villa follows Vastu Shastra principles, an ancient Indian architectural system that prescribes room placement based on cardinal directions and natural elements. In Dubai, vastu compliance is a sought-after feature among buyers from the Indian subcontinent and adds design complexity to the build. Several custom-built villas in The Fairway are marketed as vastu-compliant.
Basement Level
The villa includes a basement level, providing additional usable space below ground. Basements in custom Dubai villas are typically used for cinemas, gyms, storage, living areas, staff quarters or parking. The basement area is generally not counted in the official BUA, so the total usable space may be significantly larger than 11,000 sq ft. The exact basement area was not stated in the brief.
Roof Terrace
The villa includes a roof terrace, providing an outdoor entertaining and leisure area with elevated views. In Dubai Hills Estate, roof terraces offer views toward the golf course, community park and the wider skyline depending on the villa's position within The Fairway.
Staff Quarters
The villa includes separate driver's and maid's rooms, providing independent accommodation for household staff. This is standard for custom-built villas in this price segment.
Vacant and Negotiable
The villa is vacant and available for immediate occupation. The agent states the price is negotiable, indicating the seller is open to offers below the AED 40,000,000 asking price. Buyers should consider this as a starting point for negotiations rather than a fixed price. Given the distress nature of the sale, there may be room for a meaningful reduction.
About The Fairway and Dubai Hills Estate
The Fairway is a residential sub-community within Dubai Hills Estate, positioned alongside the Dubai Hills Golf Club. The community features luxury villas on individual plots, including both custom-built homes and Fairway Vistas (65 standard Emaar villas in 6 and 7-bedroom configurations). The community offers an ultra-low-density residential environment with golf course proximity and mature landscaping.
Dubai Hills Estate is a master-planned community by Emaar Properties spanning over 2,700 acres within Mohammed Bin Rashid City. Key amenities include:
- Dubai Hills Mall with 600-plus retail outlets, dining and entertainment
- 18-hole championship golf course and Dubai Hills Golf Club
- 180,000 sq m central park with jogging and cycling tracks
- Tennis, padel and basketball courts
- Children's playgrounds and splash pads
- King's College Hospital London Dubai
- GEMS Wellington Academy and GEMS International School
- Community swimming pools
- 24/7 gated security
Location and Connectivity
Dubai Hills Estate is located along Al Khail Road (E44) in the central corridor of Dubai:
- Dubai Hills Mall: within the community
- Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa: approximately 15 to 20 minutes
- DIFC and Business Bay: approximately 15 minutes
- Dubai International Airport: approximately 20 minutes
- Dubai Marina and JBR: approximately 20 minutes
- Palm Jumeirah: approximately 25 minutes
- Al Khail Road (E44): direct access
- Sheikh Zayed Road (E11): nearby
Verification Notes
Unit-specific facts including 5-bedroom configuration, custom-built status, built-up area of 11,000 sq ft, plot size of 11,680 sq ft, vastu-compliant layout, basement, roof terrace, driver's and maid's rooms, vacant status, asking price of AED 40,000,000 and negotiable status are sourced from the agent's brief received on 1 October 2026. No original purchase price or total build cost was disclosed, so the distress characterization cannot be independently verified. The BUA of 11,000 sq ft does not appear in Property Finder DLD data for The Fairway; the closest recorded villa was 10,819 sq ft BUA (6BR, AED 27,000,000, April 2026). A plot of similar size (11,453 sq ft) transacted as bare land for AED 30,150,000 in June 2026, providing a land-value reference. Active comparable listings range from AED 34,000,000 to AED 44,500,000 for 5-bedroom custom-built villas in The Fairway. DLD transaction data is limited (5 recorded buy transactions, only 2 for completed villas), and custom-built villas vary significantly in specification, making direct price comparisons approximate. Bathroom count, number of floors, basement area, pool status, furnishing level, architectural style, and exact position within The Fairway were not stated in the brief.