Dh15m villa puts you on Dubai’s Bankers’ Row – in pictures

“In most villas of this sort in Dubai, the houses are spread so that you get big houses next to smaller ones,” says Clementine Malim, senior client manager at property broker Ascot & Co. “But here all of the villas are of equal size and value.” Courtesy Ascot & Co

As Ms Malim rattles off a list of clients, a clear pattern begins to emerge. There's a Dutchman, an Englishman and an Australian who owns two. All of them have families, all of them work in finance and all are stinking rich. Courtesy Ascot & Co

The Lakes forms part of Emaar's Emirates Living masterplan of villa communities which stretch between the Sheikh Zayed Road and the E311 in Dubai. As one of the closest to central Dubai, the Lakes is located at the back of Emirates Golf Club just a few minutes drive from Dubai Marina. Traditionally the Lakes is seen as the second best neighbourhood in Emirates Living after the super pricy Emirates Hills. Courtesy Ascot & Co

The villa has stark white walls, polished marble floors, airy high ceilings. Courtesy Ascot & Co

Belonging to a Swiss banker and his family who are looking to relocate somewhere with a larger garden, the recently renovated house is on the market for an eye watering Dh14.95 million. Courtesy Ascot & Co

You get a 6,124 square foot villa which alongside the 5 en-suite bedrooms also includes separate formal and family living rooms, a dining area, a study with en-suite bathroom, an open-plan family living area and external self-contained maid's room and two car garage. Courtesy Ascot & Co

There's a fancy SieMatic kitchen and LED lighting. Courtesy Ascot & Co

Outside, the villa stands in a nearly 8,000 square foot plot which includes a landscaped garden, custm design Belhasa swimming pool with integrated Jacuzzi, and an outdoor BBQ station. Courtesy Ascot & Co

The Lakes is known for being particularly green, which in Dubai is a fairly tough call. It's a gated community and includes facilities including two nurseries, a gym and the Reform Social & Grill restaurant which is popular with expatriates, said Ms Malim. Courtesy Ascot & Co

Agents say that the Lakes has suffered less than other parts of Dubai due to the recent market downturn due to the fact that it remains high on the hit list for Dubai's wealthiest. Courtesy Ascot & Co

The villa has an open plan design. Courtesy Ascot & Co

Light streams into the lounge. Courtesy Ascot & Co

The property has been tastefully furnished inside and out. Courtesy Ascot & Co

The quiet cul de sac at the back of the city’s Emirates Golf Club, contains the sort of creamy brown three story villas that seem to appeal to those in the city’s growing finance industry. Take a look around.