Community guide · Dubai
Living in Emirates Hills
A gated villa community of large custom homes around the Montgomerie golf course.
About Emirates Hills
Emirates Hills is one of Dubai's most exclusive gated villa communities, near Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Marina (Ellington Properties).
Ellington has built custom luxury villas here as part of its Ellington Villa Collection.
Key facts
EmirateDubai
OwnershipOpen to all buyers (freehold projects)
Home typesVillas, plots
Main developerEmaar (master), Ellington (villa collection)
Price per sq ft*Ask uslatest prices on request
Rental yield*Ask usdepends on the unit
Your guide to Emirates Hills
Buying in Emirates Hills
- Large custom villas and plots. Ask us about villas for sale.
- Foreign buyers can own freehold in Dubai's designated freehold areas. We confirm every unit's title and status with the Dubai Land Department before you pay anything.
- Budget for the one-off 4% Dubai Land Department transfer fee. It is a purchase cost, not a yearly tax.
- Homes worth AED 2 million or more can qualify for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa, off-plan included. The authorities make the final decision.
Renting in Emirates Hills
- Few villas are rented; ask us for what is available.
- Every Dubai lease is registered on Ejari.
- Rent increases at renewal follow the RERA rental index, so check the official calculator before you agree a new rent.
Investing in Emirates Hills
- A prime address with limited supply. We verify plot and villa details first.
- Individuals' rental income from UAE property is outside UAE Corporate Tax (Cabinet Decision No. 49 of 2023), and there is no annual property tax.
Selling or letting in Emirates Hills
- We market luxury villas discreetly to qualified buyers.
- New launches compete for the same buyers, so a ready home has to stand out on price, condition and photos. We handle all of that for you.
Availability changes often. Tap a project to see its page, sold or selling. Ask us which homes are still on sale.
Lifestyle and amenities
Golf
The Montgomerie golf course.
Privacy
Gated with 24-hour security.
Lakes
Lakes and green landscaping.
Access
Near Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Marina.
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Getting around
- Dubai Marina · around 10 minutes*
- Downtown Dubai · around 25 minutes*
Emirates Hills FAQs
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Sources (checked 15 October 2026)
This guide is general information, not legal or financial advice. Prices, yields and rules change; we confirm the latest position before you commit.
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