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At Dh260 million, Emirates Hills has recorded its third ultra-luxury villa sale of 2025, cementing its status as one of Dubai’s most exclusive residential enclaves. The transaction, confirmed by GCP-Reidin data, places the price per square foot at Dh18,489,among the highest benchmarks achieved this year.
The deal comes after two earlier headline-making transactions in the community: a Dh425 million mansion sold earlier this year, and another property purchased by UK steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal for Dh367 million. Together, these sales underscore a growing trend in Dubai’s luxury market, where international demand has shown no sign of slowing despite global economic uncertainties.
Dubai’s prime property sector has already broken multiple records in 2025. According to Knight Frank, the city ranked first globally for sales of homes valued above $10 million during the first half of the year. The surge has been driven by a mix of international high-net-worth individuals seeking second homes, wealth preservation, and residency incentives linked to the UAE’s Golden Visa program.
Emirates Hills has long been known as the “Beverly Hills of Dubai,” with its gated community layout, landscaped golf courses, and custom-built mansions. Market insiders note that while Palm Jumeirah and Jumeira Bay have captured headlines with trophy properties, Emirates Hills continues to attract buyers seeking privacy and expansive plots. Typical listings currently range between Dh75 million and Dh175 million, though discreet off-market sales often push figures much higher.
Emaar, the developer of Emirates Hills, has responded to this sustained demand by quietly releasing additional plots within the neighborhood. Around 20 new plots were recently acquired at between Dh2,500 and Dh3,000 per square foot, according to transaction records. All were sold within weeks, reflecting the scarcity of prime land in Dubai’s most elite postcodes.
Private deals remain a hallmark of this community. Brokers often approach select ultra-wealthy clients with offers that never make it to public listings. This discreet approach has enabled Emirates Hills to maintain a sense of exclusivity, even as Dubai’s broader luxury market expands at unprecedented pace.
Elsewhere in the city, newly launched projects such as Palm Jebel Ali and Dubai Islands are introducing large-scale luxury developments, including penthouses that command up to Dh125 million. Yet agents say Emirates Hills retains an edge because of its established reputation and limited supply. “This community is not replicable,” one senior broker explained. “The land is finite, the homes are unique, and buyers know they are purchasing into a legacy address.”
The Dh260 million transaction also signals growing momentum for the final quarter of the year. Analysts expect Dubai’s $10 million-plus property market to remain active through 2025, supported by inflows of international capital and geopolitical shifts that continue to make the UAE an attractive safe haven.
Industry data shows around 600 units make up the entire Emirates Hills neighborhood, and availability has tightened considerably. With demand consistently outstripping supply, analysts forecast that values in the community will hold steady or rise further, particularly as new ultra-luxury launches in Dubai capture global attention.
Buyers in Emirates Hills are typically ultra-high-net-worth individuals from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The mix has diversified in recent years, reflecting Dubai’s broader success in attracting global wealth. Residency incentives, tax advantages, and the emirate’s expanding lifestyle infrastructure—from Michelin-star restaurants to new cultural districts—add to the city’s draw.
The Dh260 million villa deal is expected to fuel further speculation about upcoming transactions in the area. Several brokers have hinted that additional off-market negotiations are underway, with asking prices surpassing Dh200 million in some cases. If these sales close before year-end, Dubai could be on track to set another global benchmark for ultra-luxury residential activity.
For investors and market watchers, Emirates Hills remains the bellwether for Dubai’s prime residential landscape. Each major deal not only reflects the appetite of billionaires for trophy homes but also signals wider confidence in the city’s property market. With competition intensifying among global cities to attract wealth, Dubai continues to consolidate its position at the very top.
Emirates Hills offers custom-built mansions, expansive plots, and privacy, making it a prime choice for ultra-high-net-worth buyers.
There are around 600 properties in Emirates Hills, with limited availability driving continued demand.
The most expensive to date was a Dh425 million mansion sold earlier this year, setting a regional record.
Buyers include billionaires and high-net-worth individuals from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Recent transactions have ranged from Dh2,500 to Dh18,489 per square foot, depending on location and property type.
