5 Bedroom Villa in Sector R, Emirates Hills

Some places just make you stand still for a second when you walk in. That is definitely what happened to me with this five bedroom villa in Sector R, Emirates Hills. The door swings open and it is just light everywhere. Double height ceilings above you and the sun comes through these huge windows so the whole space feels alive from the start. I noticed how it is quiet too. Even though you are not far from the city, when you look out and see the green of the Emirates Hills golf course rolling out ahead, it feels like you have found your own private piece of Dubai.

This villa is not furnished so honestly you get all this space to make your own. The built up area is big, about thirteen thousand square feet, so you are not going to feel cramped. Walking around, it feels like a house someone actually designed for living comfortably, not just showing off. They went with a pretty modern layout which means the rooms just flow into one another without feeling boxed in. The living room is wide open and connects well to everything else. Floor to ceiling windows slide back so you let the garden air inside when it is cooler out.

The kitchen is the kind where you can really cook for friends or family. You know how sometimes you see a fancy kitchen and it just looks too polished, like no one ever really stands there and cuts veggies or makes coffee? Here you get a real working vibe. There is also a proper dining area where you can imagine big weekend meals. Plus, if you like to entertain, there is a separate bar room tucked away from the main space so you can unwind with friends and not worry about the kids running around.

On the same floor, there is a guest bedroom with its own bathroom, so if friends or grandparents stay over, they have their own space. There is also a family living area downstairs that feels relaxed but still open to the rest of the house. Everywhere you look, it just feels easy, with lots of room for people to do their own thing without getting in each other's way.

Step outside and that is honestly where I got stuck for longer than I want to admit. There's this infinity pool right on the garden's edge and if you stand at just the right spot you get a direct look at the Emirates Hills golf course and even the city skyline in the distance. The garden itself is properly landscaped. Grass looks soft enough for kids to lie down and stare at clouds. Sometimes you might even see those little white birds that come by in the afternoons. I could imagine sitting out here with coffee on a weekend morning and forgetting about your phone for a while. In the evenings, the breeze feels different and you can hear the faint crack of a golf ball off the tee next door. That is something special.

Upstairs there are four bedrooms, including a big master suite that looks out over the back garden and across to the golf course. This is the kind of bedroom where you feel like closing the curtains would be a shame because the views are that good. There is a walk in closet that is bigger than some apartments and the bathroom has this beautiful freestanding tub where you just know you will want to soak and unwind after a long day. Each of the upstairs bedrooms gets lots of light and looks out over green spaces or gardens, not the neighbors' rooftops.

What really stands out about Emirates Hills is the feel of the whole neighborhood. The roads are quiet, people wave as they drive past, and you will see kids biking in the evening sometimes. Plus, grocery stores and coffee shops are never too far away, but when you are home it feels like you are in your own world.

It is hard to guess from photos or even from someone else's words whether this place feels right for you. Best thing is to see it with your own eyes and take it all in for yourself. If you want to walk through, or just ask a few questions, reach out anytime. At LuxuryProperty.com we want your next place to feel like home from day one.