​4 Unique Villas in Emirates Hills Written by Arpan Ghosh

Emirates Hills was the first community in Dubai to sell freehold plots, providing the city’s expatriate population with the opportunity to not just purchase, but build their own homes. As a result, it is also a community where no two villas look quite the same as home owners put their personal stamp on the property, from the foundations to the finishes. Presented below is a small sampling of the uniquely designed villas you will find at Emirates Hills.

The Palatial Villa

Located in Sector R at the northern end of Emirates Hills , this villa has an exterior design that seems inspired by the beauty of the desert sands. The golden-hued façade is complemented by rustic brickwork, ornate balustrades, and wooden columns. The interior of the five-bedroom villa combines elements of classic and contemporary décor.



Marble flooring goes hand in hand with contemporary art pieces, classical busts, lights in the form of sconces and a spiral staircase that would fit right into the set of a period film. Even the backyard, with its piazza-like patio and columned pool lounge, exudes classical sophistication.

The Stately Villa

This five-bedroom home is located in the highly sought after Sector E of Emirates Hills, with an exterior design that is fairly simple yet also very regal. Sleek lines, clean shapes and square framed windows suggest a conservative and tasteful air, which is also reflected in the furnishings. No part of the interior design is opulent or over the top, making use of neutral colours for the most part with muted accents.



This is an estate home that tempers its refinement with a great sense of simplicity, letting the space speak for itself. The yard has a similar look of austerity to it, with a water feature by the front door and an arched wooden entrance being the only major stylistic flourishes.

The Contemporary Villa

This is a home for the modern Dubai family. Comprising six bedrooms, it is located in Sector W and has a simplified angular façade with plentiful glass paneling to create a flow of light and air throughout the house. The interiors, with patterned ceilings, irregularly-shaped light fixtures and rich wooden accents, are eye-catching.



The bedrooms add a more traditional component, with decorative wooden headboards and even a four-poster bed in one room. As befits one of the finest contemporary homes on the market, all the furniture has been specially imported from Italy and Portugal, bearing the hallmarks of sophisticated European design. The villa also enjoys the most splendid lakeside views.

The Coastal Villa