EMAAR "Greencrest" (Dubai Hills Estate) — SKID Score 7.3/10

Key information

Delivery date: Jun 2029
Location: Dubai, Dubai Hills Estate, EMAAR "Greencrest"
Payment plan: 10/70/20
Property types: Apartment
Government fee: 4% + AED 3,000 admin
Ownership type: Freehold
Starting price / sq.ft: AED 2,091 / sq.ft
Unit sizes: From 834 sq.ft
SKID score: 7.3 / 10 (Worth comparing)

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Payment plan

10%

Down payment

AED 174K

At sales launch

70%

During construction

AED 1.22M

Construction milestones

20%

On handover

AED 349K

Jun 2029

Published milestone schedule · Payment Plan

10% + 4% DLD + 3000 AED Oqood10% · AED 174K

10%10% · AED 174K

20%20% · AED 349K

Project timeline

Project announcement
Emaar Properties official release
Booking & registration
Open for unit reservation
Construction phase
Active development
Expected completion
Jun 2029

About the project

Worth comparing.

The evidenced factors are mixed.

Greencrest is a residential project by Emaar Properties, located in Dubai Hills Estate. The development forms part of a thoughtfully planned community where contemporary architecture is seamlessly integrated with expansive green landscapes and golf courses. The complex is a residential tower comprising a ground floor, a podium level, and twenty residential floors. The architectural design of Greencrest is defined by clean lines, and a soft, nature-inspired palette. Generous balconies and terraces create a smooth transition between the interiors and the surrounding greenery. Greencrest offers apartments with one, two, and three bedrooms. The residences feature carefully considered layouts, panoramic windows, and high-quality finishes, creating comfortable and functional living spaces filled with natural light. Residents enjoy swimming pools, fully equipped gyms, yoga areas, landscaped leisure spaces, children’s play areas, a multipurpose hall, barbecue and social zones. The location provides convenient access to key destinations across the city. Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina are approximately 10 minutes away, Dubai International Airport can be reached in around 15 minutes, and Al Maktoum International Airport is about 20 minutes away.

High pre-handover capital commitment: 80% due before completion

The published payment schedule requires 80% of the contract price (~AED 1,395,110) during construction, with 20% due at or after handover.

Amenities

Adults’ Pool
BBQ
Children’s Pool
Community Lawn
Covered Gym
Covered Kids’ Play Area
Dining outlets (coffee houses & restaurants)
Golf Course
Indoor Multipurpose Space
Kids’ Splash Pad
Landscaped Open Areas
Leisure Areas
Lift
Lobby
Multipurpose Sports Courts
Open-Air Gym
Outdoor Kids’ Play Area
Park Access
Picnic Area
Pool Deck
Retail Outlets
Sitting Area
Social Zone
Walking Paths
Yoga Area

Units

from developer

1 BR

Floor plan not published by source

834 sq.ft · AED 2,091 / sq.ft

From AED 1.74M

2 BR

Floor plan not published by source

Size on request

Price on request

3 BR

Floor plan not published by source

Size on request

Price on request

Floor plans & layouts

Floor plans not yet published by developer

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Price comparison & DLD history

8-Factor Evidence Breakdown

8/8 factors backed by verified evidence (100% weight coverage) · skid-geo-v3.0-8factor

7.3/ 10

Historical DLD Transaction Context

Asking price is 12.0% lower than nearby completed homes (-AED 286/sq.ft.)

12.0% below comparable sales

The developer asks AED 1,743,888 (~AED 2,091/sq.ft. for a published 834 sq.ft. starting unit), while comparable residential homes in Dubai Hills Estate sold for a median of AED 2,377/sq.ft. (AED 1,982,418 for the same size).

1. Published Asking Price

AED 2,091 / sq.ft.

AED 1,743,888 starting price · 834 sq.ft.

2. Historical Nearby Closed Sales

AED 2,377 / sq.ft.

~AED 1,982,418 for the same size

3. Spread vs Historical Median

-AED 286 / sq.ft. (-12.0%)

-AED 238,530 vs historical median

Published Launch AskAED 2,091 / sq.ft.

Historical Nearby Closed Sales MedianAED 2,377 / sq.ft.

Historical transaction context: The asking rate is 12.0% (~AED 238,530) below recent nearby completed homes in Dubai Hills Estate. While a lower entry rate reduces your starting cost basis, it does not guarantee capital upside or an immediate financial advantage—final outcomes still depend on 4% registration fees, construction delivery, unit micro-location, and market demand at handover.

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Down payment10%

AED 174K

At booking

During construction70%

AED 1.22M

Construction milestones

On handover20%

AED 349K

Handover 2029

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Key takeaways before you buy

Plain-language summary of pricing, payment terms, and delivery outlook

Bottom Line

High pre-handover capital commitment: 80% due before completion

The published payment schedule requires 80% of the contract price (~AED 1,395,110) during construction, with 20% due at or after handover. (Verified Fact · Verified Launch Schedule)

Payment-Plan Exposure

80/20 Split

High pre-handover capital commitment: 80% due before completion

The published payment schedule requires 80% of the contract price (~AED 1,395,110) during construction, with 20% due at or after handover.

Why this matters: Front-loaded installment schedules increase capital tied up while the building is unfinished; confirm that milestones are linked to certified construction progress rather than calendar dates.

Handover Horizon (Potential Risk)

~3.2 Yrs (2029-06)

Estimated ~3.2-year horizon until 2029-06 target handover (~38 months)

Target completion is scheduled for 2029-06. SKID does not assume or predict developer delays, but a ~3.2-year construction window carries potential schedule and market-cycle exposure.

Why this matters: Capital committed during construction remains illiquid until handover, and multi-year timelines carry potential exposure to contractor pacing, phased delivery, and market shifts.

Competing Supply (Potential Risk)

10 Launches

10 competing off-plan launches tracked in Dubai Hills Estate — potential handover competition

SKID tracks 10 competing off-plan launches in Dubai Hills Estate. While phased handovers and district demand may absorb new inventory, a concentrated pipeline increases potential competition among resale buyers at handover.

Why this matters: Future supply impact is a potential risk rather than a certainty: if multiple towers deliver in the same window, sellers may face longer marketing times or more competitive secondary resale pricing.

SKID intelligence

How does this project compare across all 8 factors?

Evidence Coverage: 8/8 factors (100%)
Methodology: skid-geo-v3.0-8factor

How SKID scores & compares projects

0.4 since last analysis

Last evaluated: 2026-11-02

Strong

• Published starting price vs historical DLD closed sales median: 12.0% below historical DLD closed sales median per sq ft in this community
• Established Tier-1 UAE master developer track record
• Handover sits in a typical 1–3 year off-plan window
• 594 closed sales in the last year in this community

Watch

• Established prime district

Risk

• Busy pipeline: 10 other launches in Dubai Hills Estate
• 20% of the price is due at or after handover
• Service charge published at 20

See all 8 scoring factorsWhy SKID gave it 7.3

Why SKID gave it 7.3

Location

Weight: 24.2%

7.3/ 10

Established prime district

Entry price

Weight: 18.2%

9.0/ 10

Published starting price vs historical DLD closed sales median: 12.0% below historical DLD closed sales median per sq ft in this community

Developer

Weight: 18.2%

8.2/ 10

Established Tier-1 UAE master developer track record

Supply / competition

Weight: 12.1%

5.0/ 10

Busy pipeline: 10 other launches in Dubai Hills Estate

Payment plan

Weight: 12.1%

5.1/ 10

20% of the price is due at or after handover

Delivery risk

Weight: 6.1%

8.9/ 10

Handover sits in a typical 1–3 year off-plan window

Exit liquidity

Weight: 6.1%

8.6/ 10

594 closed sales in the last year in this community

Service charges

Weight: 3%

5.5/ 10

Service charge published at 20

Factor	Weight	Score
Location Established prime district	24.2%	7.3/ 10
Entry price Published starting price vs historical DLD closed sales median: 12.0% below historical DLD closed sales median per sq ft in this community	18.2%	9.0/ 10
Developer Established Tier-1 UAE master developer track record	18.2%	8.2/ 10
Supply / competition Busy pipeline: 10 other launches in Dubai Hills Estate	12.1%	5.0/ 10
Payment plan 20% of the price is due at or after handover	12.1%	5.1/ 10
Delivery risk Handover sits in a typical 1–3 year off-plan window	6.1%	8.9/ 10
Exit liquidity 594 closed sales in the last year in this community	6.1%	8.6/ 10
Service charges Service charge published at 20	3%	5.5/ 10

Recent sales nearby

Date	Type	Price	Sq ft	AED / sq ft
2026-07-07	Ready · Apartment	AED 1.6M	739	2,166
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 2.33M	1,158	2,009
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.81M	871	2,083
2026-07-07	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 2.71M	1,140	2,377
2026-07-07	Ready · Apartment	AED 2.25M	1,154	1,950
2026-07-06	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 3.49M	1,524	2,290
2026-07-06	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.57M	746	2,102
2026-07-06	Ready · Apartment	AED 1.62M	711	2,271
2026-07-06	Ready · Apartment	AED 1.17M	491	2,384
2026-07-06	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 2.06M	747	2,762
2026-07-06	Ready · Apartment	AED 2.1M	994	2,113
2026-07-06	Ready · Apartment	AED 1.3M	664	1,958
2026-07-06	Ready · Apartment	AED 2.3M	1,037	2,218
2026-07-06	Ready · Apartment	AED 1.45M	711	2,039
2026-07-06	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 2.54M	1,139	2,233
2026-07-06	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.57M	774	2,033
2026-07-03	Ready · Apartment	AED 3.2M	1,358	2,356
2026-07-03	Ready · Apartment	AED 1.56M	843	1,847
2026-07-03	Ready · Apartment	AED 1.37M	645	2,123
2026-07-03	Off-plan · Apartment	AED 1.51M	682	2,215
2026-07-03	Ready · Apartment	AED 2.6M	955	2,722
2026-07-03	Ready · Apartment	AED 1.46M	659	2,217
2026-07-02	Ready · Apartment	AED 1.03M	484	2,126
2026-07-02	Ready · Apartment	AED 2.12M	788	2,684

Closed sales in this community. These are not this tower's own contracts unless the record says so.

Location

Dubai, Dubai Hills Estate, EMAAR "Greencrest"

Interactive map ready (1 verified location)

· Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai

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Living in Dubai Hills Estate

Historical DLD Median

AED 2,377 / sq.ft

Historical DLD Sample

572 closed sales

Ownership

Freehold

Frequently asked questions

Is EMAAR "Greencrest" a good off-plan investment in Dubai Hills Estate?

EMAAR "Greencrest" in Dubai Hills Estate (Dubai) scores 7.3/10 (compare) on the independent SKID 8-factor off-plan model across 100% evidenced factor weight. Worth comparing. The evidenced factors are mixed. Strongest evidenced factor: entry price. Weakest: supply. Historical DLD Closed Transactions: matched closed sales in Dubai Hills Estate record a median of AED 2,377/sqft across 572 verified transactions. Reviewed by SKID Investment Research Engine (as of 2026-11-02).

Who is building EMAAR "Greencrest"?

Emaar Properties is the developer named on this launch.

When is handover for EMAAR "Greencrest"?

The published handover is Jun 2029.

What is the starting price of EMAAR "Greencrest"?

The published starting price is AED 1.74M.

What does the SKID screen mean for EMAAR "Greencrest"?

The SKID screen for this launch in Dubai Hills Estate is 68 out of 100. It ranks the published payment plan, handover date, starting price, and whether a developer is named. It is not a buy signal. Run the simulation before you reserve.