Emirates Hills
Emirates Hills is Dubai’s most exclusive gated villa community, built around the Montgomerie golf course and known as the Beverly Hills of Dubai. It suits ultra-high-net-worth buyers and end-users who want privacy, security and a bespoke custom-built mansion. Ophir will give you a frank assessment of the price level, the bespoke nature of the stock and whether it genuinely fits your needs.
Reviewed June 2026 by Zelia Dionisio, RERA-registered advisor · Ophir Properties (ORN 42880)
- Transit
- No metro — car/taxi area
- To DXB Airport
- ~30 min
- Best for
- Ultra-prime end-users & trophy-villa buyers
- Property type
- Custom-built luxury villas & mansions
Our honest read on Emirates Hills.
Who it suits. Emirates Hills genuinely suits ultra-high-net-worth buyers who want a private, gated enclave with large plots, golf-course frontage and complete discretion. Its mansions are individually designed, so it appeals to those building or buying a bespoke trophy home. It is among the most prestigious residential addresses in the country.
Who it doesn't. It does not suit anyone seeking value, rental yield or a low-maintenance lifestyle, as the villas are large, costly to run and entirely owner-occupier in spirit. There is no metro, no walkable retail and limited community buzz. Buyers wanting apartments, turnkey simplicity or an income asset should look at other communities entirely.
What Ophir has in Emirates Hills.
Nothing in Emirates Hills today. Tell us what you are looking for and we will let you know the moment something comes up.
What Emirates Hills is.
Emirates Hills is a gated, ultra-prime villa community developed by Emaar within the wider Emirates Living area of New Dubai, beside Sheikh Zayed Road and the Montgomerie golf course. It is laid out around landscaped lakes and fairways, with large individual plots and 24-hour security. The character is exclusive, private and discreet, designed for the city’s wealthiest residents.
The property consists almost entirely of custom-built luxury villas and mansions, each individually designed rather than developer-standard. Plots are among the largest in Dubai, and many homes back directly onto the golf course or lakes. It is consistently regarded as one of Dubai’s most prestigious addresses, drawing comparisons with the world’s elite residential enclaves.
Emirates Hills vs Palm Jumeirah.
| What is being compared | Emirates Hills | Palm Jumeirah |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Higher — ultra-prime mansions | Higher — island premium |
| Typical yield | Lower — owner-occupier led | Similar — strong short-stay |
| Feel | Private, gated, golf enclave | Exclusive, resort island |
| Best for | Bespoke mansion buyers | Beachfront & trophy buyers |
Our recommendation: Choose Emirates Hills for ultimate privacy, large plots and a bespoke custom mansion. Choose Palm Jumeirah if beachfront living and a resort lifestyle matter more than a gated golf-course enclave. We'll model both for your budget →
Connectivity, amenities & lifestyle.
Transport & parking
Emirates Hills is a private, car-based enclave with no metro, accessed via Sheikh Zayed Road and the surrounding Emirates Living road network. DXB is around thirty minutes away, with the Marina and Downtown within easy driving distance. The community is designed for cars, with no walkable retail or transit inside the gates.
Amenities
Within the gates the focus is residential and recreational rather than retail, with the Montgomerie golf course and clubhouse at the centre. Everyday shopping, clinics and schools are in the neighbouring Emirates Living communities such as The Meadows, The Springs and The Greens. Mosques and supermarkets are a short drive away, and top schools sit nearby.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle here is private and refined, centred on the Montgomerie golf course, landscaped lakes and the seclusion of the enclave itself. There is little on-doorstep retail or dining by design, with residents using nearby Emirates Living and the Marina for amenities. It suits those who value discretion, security and space over a social or walkable scene.
Nearby areas
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Emirates Hills, explained plainly.
Is Emirates Hills a good investment in 2026?
Yes, for ultra-prime buyers it is a scarce, prestige asset class with limited supply and strong demand from wealthy end-users, supporting values over time. Rental yields are low because it is an owner-occupier market. It suits capital preservation and trophy ownership rather than income.
Is Emirates Hills freehold?
Yes. Emirates Hills is a freehold community, so foreign nationals can own villas and mansions here outright.
Is Emirates Hills good for families?
Yes, for affluent families it offers large plots, security, privacy and top schools nearby in Emirates Living. The trade-off is the absence of walkable amenities and the cost of running a large custom villa, so it best suits established households.
Why is Emirates Hills so expensive?
Because it offers some of Dubai’s largest plots, custom-built mansions, golf-course frontage and a gated, ultra-private setting with very limited supply. It is positioned at the top of the market, which is reflected in both purchase prices and running costs.
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