The five-bedroom mansion is located in Emirates Hills, one of the emirate’s most prestigious locations. Courtesy Belleview Real Estate

The front view of the property which is set back behind high walls. Courtesy Belleview Real Estate

The dining room is ready for the cream of expatriate society. Courtesy Belleview Real Estate

Past residents include the late Benazir Bhutto. Courtesy Belleview Real Estate

A games room is available for entertainment. Courtesy Belleview Real Estate

The home has five bedrooms plus quarters for two members of staff. Courtesy Belleview Real Estate

One of the lavish bathrooms. Courtesy Belleview Real Estate

The lawn is lined with palm trees. Courtesy Belleview Real Estate

A guest room. Courtesy Belleview Real Estate

The rear view overlooks the water. The villa spans a generous 13,000 square feet on a plot of 18,795 sq ft. Courtesy Belleview Real Estate

The house has been designed to accommodate the taste of a Hollywood star. Courtesy Belleview Real Estate

A grand double height entrance hallway opens out to a large, open-plan living space, while there is a more casual lounge to the side. Courtesy Belleview Real Estate

The property was built in 2002 by Emaar. Courtesy Belleview Real Estate

According to the latest Reidin figures, average property prices in Dubai fell 9.9 per cent between August last year and August this year, but properties in Emirates Hills were not affected. Courtesy-Belleview Real Estate

The kitchen is ready to serve up a treat. Courtesy Belleview Real Estate

This villa has been designed around the Vastu method – a traditional Hindu system of architecture that sets out principles for design, layout, measurements, ground preparation, space arrangements and spatial geometry, incorporating Hindu and in some cases Buddhist beliefs. Courtesy Belleview Real Estate