Emirates Hills is a ultra luxury residential community in Dubai. It is ultra gated and offers luxury villas. Emirates Hills is ideal for families, professionals, and luxury seekers.
Often compared to Beverly Hills, this is one of Dubai’s most exclusive villa communities, home to billionaires and diplomats. It's ultra-private, very green, and exudes quiet luxury, with grand homes backing onto the Montgomerie Golf Course. Security and landscaping are impeccable, but it feels reserved and not very walkable.
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Private gardens, pet-friendly, pet shops in the Springs (Springs is Part of Emirates Living). Multiple dedicated dog parks and strong pet-friendly culture; leash rules in common areas.
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Emirates Hills has a very high family-friendly rating. There are 4 schools and 4 nurseries nearby.
Emirates Hills is rated very friendly for dogs. Private gardens, pet-friendly, pet shops in the Springs (Springs is Part of Emirates Living). Multiple dedicated dog parks and strong pet-friendly culture; leash rules in common areas.
Emirates Hills offers luxury villas.
Emirates Hills is classified as ultra gated. Maximum exclusivity. Guarded entrances, often limited to a single entry point, with license plate readers, private internal roads, and high-security protocols. Typically includes luxury enclaves (e.g., Al Barari, Emirates Hills, Palm Jumeirah fronds).
There are 4 schools near Emirates Hills, including Dubai British School – Emirates Hills , Emirates International School – The Meadows, Dubai International Academy – Emirates Hills , and Next Generation School & Lycée Français Jean Mermoz – South Campus.
Emirates Hills has 4 schools, 4 nurseries, 1 mall, 4 medical facilities, 1 dining option, and supermarkets nearby.
Emirates Hills has a very high greenery level, with abundant parks, landscaping, and green spaces.
Emirates Hills is ideal for families, professionals, and luxury seekers.
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Community data verified by the Hayy editorial team. Last reviewed 16 July 2025.
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More residential and villa-focused than Barsha 1, this area feels quieter and more spacious. Streets are wider, and homes tend to be larger and privately owned. It’s not a master-planned community but has a well-established, lived-in feel with decent access to schools and clinics.