[2] Emirates Hills was developed by Emaar Properties, classified as freehold and open for anyone to purchase.

The majority of owners are from wealthy families in the region, and it has been noted as one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in the GCC.

[3][4][5] Emirates Hills is the most expensive villa community to buy or rent a property in Dubai, with buyers paying up to Dh2,604 per square feet.

[6] Some notable residents included the late Benazir Bhutto;[7][8][9] the managing director of Géant Middle East, Mohammed Ayub Shaikh; Abdul Rahiman Abdul Azeez, owner of Alpha Smart Security Systems Business; and the owners of the Middle East Broadcasting Center and Habib Bank.

[13] Vida Emirates Hills hotel is located here, close to the golf course.