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Top 5 - Smart Homes in Dubai

Global tech giants from Alibaba and Amazon to Microsoft and Oracle will congregate in Dubai this week for one of the world’s leading technology events — GITEX GLOBAL.

Launched in 1980, the exhibition’s 2025 edition runs until 17th October and will feature over 5000 brands from 170 countries. Visitors from the Middle East, Asia, Europe and the Americas are expected, underscoring Dubai’s status as a rare global meeting point for East and West. This year’s event will include a heavy emphasis on artificial intelligence, and its myriad applications in sustainability, finance, healthcare, governance and more.

In honour of GITEX, we take a look at five residences that incorporate state-of-the-art home automation and supporting technology to enhance resident convenience:

The Epitome of Beachfront Luxury at Armani

Set against the serene backdrop of the Arabian Gulf and the iconic Dubai skyline, this five-bed residence is part of the Palm Jumeirah’s highly anticipated Armani Beach Residences. These exquisite apartments feature sleek, contemporary interiors and breathtaking waterfront views. Both are supported by cutting-edge smart-home features that can be controlled by cellphones and tablets, including climate control and lighting.

Palm Jumeirah
Off-plan
Armani Beach Residences AED 340,500,000
- Apartment
- 5 beds
- 30,949 sq. ft.

Ultra-Luxurious Villa in La Mer South

This 4-bed mansion is the epitome of villa living, employing a full-scale smart-home system to make residing here a seamless experience. Supporting technological features include Sony and Bowers & Wilkins equipment, seven-step water filtration, a customised thyssenkrupp elevator, high-end acoustic speakers and a bespoke lighting system.

Jumeirah
Ready
La Mer AED 135,000,000
- Villa
- 4 beds
- 13,450 sq. ft.

Luxurious Duplex Apartment at Muraba Veil

Part of the highly awaited Muraba Veil, this three-bed residence is a stunning blend of contemporary design and waterfront splendour. Ready in 2028, it is supported by smart technology that focuses on high-performance, energy-efficient living, including automated daylight dimming and occupancy sensors. The tower itself will include a central building management system, light consumption and renewable energy measurements, and much more.

Al Wasl
Off-plan
Muraba Veil AED 72,873,192
- Apartment
- 3 beds
- 8,068 sq. ft.

Glamorous Beachfront Apartment at Como Residences

This 3-bed apartment in the upcoming Como Residences will offer smart-home automation that enhances convenience — this in a unit that will offer unimaginably cosmopolitan beachfront luxury. Opulent interiors with floor-to-ceiling windows meld into a breathtaking terrace with a pool, and endless views of the sea, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa and the Palm Jumeirah. World-class tower amenities complement.

Palm Jumeirah
Off-plan
Como Residences AED 29,091,800
- Apartment
- 3 beds
- 5,411 sq. ft.

Rare Waterfront Apartment in Volante

This half-floor, two-bed apartment in Business Bay’s Volante is a trophy asset. Its smart-home system facilitates tranquil indoor-outdoor relaxation, buttressing sophisticated interiors with timeless materials, and a spacious terrace overlooking the Dubai Canal and Burj Khalifa. High-end tower amenities include The Spa, a residents’ club, an infinity pool and much more.