• The luxury villa was sold for more than Dh100 million, making it the most expensive property deal in Dubai Hills Estate. Photo: Luxhabitat Sotheby
    The luxury villa was sold for more than Dh100 million, making it the most expensive property deal in Dubai Hills Estate. Photo: Luxhabitat Sotheby
  • Dubai Hills Grove is a villa community along the Street of Dreams in Mohammed bin Rashid City. Photo: Luxhabitat Sotheby
    Dubai Hills Grove is a villa community along the Street of Dreams in Mohammed bin Rashid City. Photo: Luxhabitat Sotheby
  • The property deal, a resale transaction, set a record as it took less than a month to close. Photo: Luxhabitat Sotheby
    The property deal, a resale transaction, set a record as it took less than a month to close. Photo: Luxhabitat Sotheby
  • The villa's decor is inspired by the woods of Switzerland and the ‘Tree of Life’ biomorphic pattern. Photo: Luxhabitat Sotheby
    The villa's decor is inspired by the woods of Switzerland and the ‘Tree of Life’ biomorphic pattern. Photo: Luxhabitat Sotheby
  • The villa was bought as a shell, with the fit-out done by its previous owners. It has seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Photo: Luxhabitat Sotheby
    The villa was bought as a shell, with the fit-out done by its previous owners. It has seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Photo: Luxhabitat Sotheby
  • The custom-built home, one of the largest mansions in Dubai Hills Grove, has a basement that houses a cellar and movie area. Photo: Luxhabitat Sotheby
    The custom-built home, one of the largest mansions in Dubai Hills Grove, has a basement that houses a cellar and movie area. Photo: Luxhabitat Sotheby

This $27m villa is the most expensive property sold in Dubai Hills Estate


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A villa that sold for more than Dh100 million ($27m) topped the list of the most expensive property deals in Dubai Hills Estate, according to Luxhabitat Sotheby’s.

The property deal, a resale transaction, set a record as it took less than a month to close, the agency said. The property was on the market for Dh115m but Luxhabitat Sotheby did not disclose the exact selling price or the name of the buyer.

The custom-built home in Dubai Hills Grove is one of the largest mansions in the development, with a built-up area of 31,296 square feet (2,907 square metres) on a 37,000-square-foot plot.

It has seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a cellar, swimming pool and sprawling basement.

On the ground floor, the living areas connect with the external spaces through tall, glazed bi-fold doors that open out into the gardens, as well as on to the terrace and pool.

The top floor features living and bedroom areas, with ornate en suite bedrooms. The basement houses the cellar, a sleek bar, snug movie area and casino-style table.

Dubai Hills Grove is a villa community on the Street of Dreams in Mohammed bin Rashid City. Homes are offered shell and core, and owners can customise villas according to their preferences.

  • This custom-built mansion in Dubai Hills Estate is on the market for Dh115 million.
    This custom-built mansion in Dubai Hills Estate is on the market for Dh115 million.
  • Enter via a striking double-height central hub.
    Enter via a striking double-height central hub.
  • The property's expansive basement, complete with a bar and TV area.
    The property's expansive basement, complete with a bar and TV area.
  • One of seven spacious bedrooms.
    One of seven spacious bedrooms.
  • A wine cellar, to be filled at will by the owner.
    A wine cellar, to be filled at will by the owner.
  • A spacious private swimming pool.
    A spacious private swimming pool.
  • A snug and inviting formal living room.
    A snug and inviting formal living room.
  • The property comes fully furnished, with high-end pieces.
    The property comes fully furnished, with high-end pieces.
  • There are a number of areas to relax around the property.
    There are a number of areas to relax around the property.
  • Generously sized walk-in wardrobes.
    Generously sized walk-in wardrobes.
  • The design is inspired by the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water.
    The design is inspired by the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water.
  • Bright and airy design throughout the upper floors.
    Bright and airy design throughout the upper floors.
  • A spacious ensuite bathroom.
    A spacious ensuite bathroom.
  • Looking down on the central hub from the first floor.
    Looking down on the central hub from the first floor.
  • Italian marble and porcelain has been used in the bathrooms.
    Italian marble and porcelain has been used in the bathrooms.
  • Space to entertain in the basement.
    Space to entertain in the basement.
  • Wood is a key design material throughout the property.
    Wood is a key design material throughout the property.
  • A formal dining area.
    A formal dining area.
  • A plush living area.
    A plush living area.
  • A sleek home office.
    A sleek home office.
  • A view of the back of the property at night.
    A view of the back of the property at night.
  • The grand staircase connected to the central hub of the home.
    The grand staircase connected to the central hub of the home.
  • A design feature flowing down the stairs.
    A design feature flowing down the stairs.
  • A more relaxed dining area.
    A more relaxed dining area.
  • The back of the property by day.
    The back of the property by day.
  • A quiet corner to relax in.
    A quiet corner to relax in.
  • A view of the top landing.
    A view of the top landing.
  • Space to watch TV.
    Space to watch TV.

Property sales transactions in Dubai hit a 12-year high in July, with the emirate registering 4,384 sales deals worth Dh11.18 billion, according to listings portal Property Finder. Demand for luxury properties, particularly in the residential sector, has also boomed, according to EFG Hermes.

Luxury home sales in July jumped 360 per cent year on year to Dh2.68bn.

Palm Jumeirah had the best annual price performance, rising to Dh2,143 a square foot in July 2021, from Dh1,268 in July 2020, according to EFG.

The worst-performing area in terms of price was Motor City, where annual prices in July fell to Dh677 a square foot from Dh1,244.


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