The enclave hosts colleges, large multinational corporations, restaurants, regulatory bodies, and government departments.

Damansara Heights is limited by its small amount of available commercial land and redevelopment is on hold.

It is indicated by the demolishing of Wisma Socfin on Jalan Semantan for the construction of UOA II Damansara, along with several other buildings nearby.

[citation needed] There are many restaurants and bars in Damansara Heights offering western and local cuisine.

These include Aliyaa, Gin Rik Sha, Huckleberry, Nam, Blonde, Meet the Porkers, Frangipaani, Playte and Krung Thep.