Dubai is one of the top luxury residential destinations in the world, a fact that has been highlighted by the growing number of villa and mansion sales that have broken price records in their respective communities and the city’s history. At Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty, we list some of the most exceptional homes in Dubai, putting each potential listing through an extensive evaluation process before we take it on. Below are a few of the most expensive villas in Dubai that are currently listed with us. It should be noted that discretion is a key element in the sale and marketing of these villas. Prices have been kept private for most of them at the owners’ request. However, the least expensive of the villas on this list is priced at upwards of AED 150 million and one near the top of the list is nearly AED 240 million, which should give you some indication of the price bracket involved.
1. Custom-Built Mansion, Dubai Hills Estate
This magnificent 9-bedroom mansion is located in the exclusive neighbourhood of Hills Grove, more commonly known as the ‘Street of Dreams’. The home is one of just 26 properties in the neighbourhood and has been designed to perfection, featuring incredible bespoke interiors spread across four levels. Some of the key highlights of the mansion include a two-storey family wing, a beautiful chef’s kitchen, multiple living and entertainment spaces, a private cinema, bar, gym, sauna, and steam room, and a basement garage capable of accommodating 8 cars. Sitting on a plot that exceeds 37,000 sq ft, this exceptional property offers plenty of outdoor relaxation space, including a landscaped garden with pergolas, and an incredible infinity pool designed in the shape of a boomerang. Hills Grove is surrounded by the fairways of the Dubai Hills Golf Course, and this villa looks out over views of the rolling greens against the backdrop of the Downtown Dubai skyline.
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2. Custom Beach Villa, Jumeirah Bay Island
This is one of the magnificent custom-built homes that forms part of the Jumeirah Bay Island Villas community. Sited on a 17,500 sq ft plot, the home enjoys complete privacy and a very prime position at one end of the island where it has its own private beachfront. The villa’s impressive contemporary exterior is complemented by interior design that emphasises flowing spaces and plenty of natural light. Floor-to-ceiling glass frames every principal room, and the living room feels especially vast thanks to the combination of a double-height ceiling and open-plan layout. The stunning show kitchen has been equipped with branded, professional-quality appliances and offers a relaxed dining space. The office can be easily converted into a family room, making it a versatile option for work or relaxation. However, it is the villa’s exterior spaces that are a true highlight. It has a lush tropical garden set around a stunning 20-metre pool, and the rooftop level contains a spa and a cinema.
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3. Bespoke Contemporary Signature Villa, Palm Jumeirah
The frond villas of Palm Jumeirah are some of the most exquisite in Dubai, and this fully custom-built Signature Villa is no exception. The home features an imposing contemporary facade that features marble walls, wood panels, and plentiful floor-to-ceiling glass. It’s even more impressive on the inside with a vast open-plan living and entertaining area that has a refined monochrome palette and seamlessly connects to the villa’s garden and pool deck at the rear. An office adjoins the living room and is access-controlled for additional privacy during important meetings. All of the bedrooms are en-suite and offer plenty of space, but the master suite takes things to another level with his and hers walk-in closets and an additional wardrobe just for shoes. In the basement, there is a private cinema room and games area, along with a private menagerie for small animals. Multiple outdoor lounges are located at the rear of the villa, including a sunken seating area, along with a summer kitchen, and an infinity swimming pool with a retractable flat screen.
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4. Signature Villa with Large Infinity Pool, Palm Jumeirah
This Signature Villa has also been completely custom-built with bespoke finishes and features, offering a stunning exterior and interior aesthetic. It has six gorgeous bedrooms with en-suites and plenty of closet space, and a beautiful wood-finished office that can be converted into a spare bedroom if preferred. There are multiple living rooms, formal and informal dining, plus a marvellous show kitchen with branded appliances. A separate living room and kitchen can be found in the basement, which also has a beautiful private cinema and a marble-finished bar. If you would prefer to do your entertaining outside during the cooler months of the year, you can head up to the roof terrace with its alfresco dining space and outdoor kitchen, or out to the back garden where you can take a dip in the infinity pool that spans the full width of the villa’s plot and lets you enjoy incredible views.
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5. Villa on Billionaire’s Row, Palm Jumeirah
This spectacular mansion is located on the most coveted frond of Palm Jumeirah, which has come to be known as Billionaire’s Row. Sitting on a plot size of more than 23,500 sq ft, the home features incredible architectural detailing and very distinctive design choices that immediately make it stand out from its neighbours. It is currently one of the largest villas on the Palm that is available to purchase. The interiors are equally impressive, as the ground-level layout flows into a triple-height living space that looks directly onto the sea. There are 10 bedrooms in total spread across two floors, each with its own en-suite and large closets. A gorgeous show kitchen is complemented by a hotel-style heavy kitchen in the basement that has a dumbwaiter to transport food upstairs and makes large gatherings seamless. Other highlights include a 17-metre swimming pool, a private cinema with 13 seats, a spa with various treatment rooms, a fitness room with Technogym equipment, and additional staff quarters.
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6. Artfully Designed Modern Villa, Emirates Hills
Dubai’s original luxury residential community is still one of the best places to live in the city, and this masterfully designed villa is a prime example of why high-net-worth home buyers still gravitate here. The property is called La Casa Dell’Arte – Italian for ‘House of Art’ – and it showcases artistry in every element of its design. The angular white-clad facade seems simple at first glance, but a closer look reveals the intricacy hidden behind the subtle design. The interiors feature a careful balance of neutral colours with light and dark grays dominating the space for a sleek and very elegant look. Artwork specially imported from Italy adds a further artistic element to each room and helps tie the aesthetic together. There are five bedrooms in total, each one wholly unique in its design. The villa also has a home cinema, gym, spa with treatment rooms, hair salon, wine cellar, and a large outdoor deck with a swimming pool that also features beautiful artwork and sculptures.
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Final Take
Villas like the ones above continue to set new benchmarks for luxury living in Dubai. It is no wonder that the city has become a compass for excellence and the busiest luxury real estate market in the world with buyers having access to the most prime properties. This is just a curated selection of what is available, however. To get further information or to explore more villas for sale in Dubai, you can browse through our property listings and reach out to one of our expert property consultants.
