Emaar Properties, Dubai's most prominent developer, has unveiled its most ambitious residential masterplan to date: The Heights Country Club & Wellness. Announced at a grand event at the Armani Hotel on 20 May 2024, this AED 55 billion project is set to redefine what luxury living in Dubai looks like — placing health, wellness, and community at the centre of daily life.
What Is The Heights Country Club & Wellness?
The Heights Country Club & Wellness spans 81 million sq ft (approximately 250 acres) in Al Yalayis 5, a rapidly developing corridor in Dubai. The masterplan will deliver more than 11,400 residential units — a mix of stylish townhouses and semi-detached villas — designed with both modern aesthetics and organic forms. The architecture blends linear structures with flowing curves, creating homes that feel both sophisticated and connected to nature.
A Prime Location Near Al Maktoum International Airport
Positioned directly on the E611/E77 road interchange, The Heights sits just 10 minutes from the new Al Maktoum International Airport — set to become the world's largest airport with a planned annual capacity of 260 million passengers. This strategic location puts residents within easy reach of Dubai's major logistics hubs, industrial zones, and key growth corridors, making it a compelling choice for end-users and investors alike.
Wellness at the Core of the Community
Unlike conventional residential developments, The Heights is built around an active, health-focused lifestyle. The community's centrepiece is an expansive 1.3 million square metre open space featuring:
- A 38 km cycling and running track - Giant parks and event plazas - Botanical gardens and nature trails - Meditation areas, BBQ zones, and playgrounds - Sports courts and recreational structures
Beyond outdoor amenities, the masterplan includes a state-of-the-art wellness centre, multiple community centres, schools, a hospital, and retail spaces with gourmet and organic food and beverage options.
Mohamed Alabbar's Vision
Emaar Chairman Mohamed Alabbar spoke at the launch about the philosophy driving the project:
> "The Heights Country Club & Wellness is our answer to Dubai's concept of positive change and inspiration for embracing well-being. Here, we are offering a unique concept of a luxurious country club that also caters to your health needs as a resident by providing a picturesque green view, state-of-the-art wellness facilities, as well as lively community areas."
Alabbar's words reflect Emaar's broader ambition: to build not just homes, but an environment where residents lead healthier, more connected, and more fulfilling lives.
A New Blueprint for Dubai Real Estate
The Heights Country Club & Wellness is positioned to become a landmark hub for community engagement and active living in Dubai. Emaar's tagline for the project — "Where Everyone Lives" and "Where Life is Well-Lived" — captures the masterplan's intent: not simply to offer luxury, but to foster a better quality of life for its residents.
With its scale, amenities, and location, The Heights represents one of the most significant additions to Dubai's real estate landscape in recent years — and a clear signal of where the city's residential ambitions are headed.
