A desert city often recognized for its wide assortment of resort-style spas and golf courses, Scottsdale knows a thing or two about luxurious amenities. When residents of Scottsdale’s gated communities are not exploring the area’s abundance of nature preserves and desertscapes or the bustling Downtown’s Old Town Scottsdale scene, they can usually be found at home, enjoying the very best that their luxurious neighborhoods have to offer. From expansive pools to state-of-the-art fitness centers, these gated communities have the very best amenities, giving all of the region’s upscale resorts a true run for their money. For prospective homebuyers with luxury in mind, Scottsdale has a wealth of options from which to choose.

Silverleaf at DC Ranch

Located within the master-planned community of DC Ranch, Silverleaf is a gated community that offers a mix of custom and semi-custom homes. Silverleaf is known for its beautifully landscaped grounds complete with parks, gardens, and fountains, as well as its vast array of world-class amenities that include two community centers complete with swimming pools, fitness rooms, sports courts, playgrounds, and a community theater. Excellent shopping centers are located only a few minutes away, and the neighborhoods of DC Ranch are all connected by more than 33 miles of gorgeous walking paths. Luxurious homes in the Silverleaf community feature anywhere between two and eight bedrooms with as many as 11 bathrooms. Home prices begin in the $2M range, though some custom homes are priced as high as $28M.

Desert Mountain

It’s easy to mistake the gated community of Desert Mountain for a world-class resort. Desert Mountain’s excellent amenities include tennis and pickleball courts, a cutting edge fitness center, miles of trails for biking and hiking, vast nature preserves, and an on-site spa. For a fee, residents can join the member-owned Desert Mountain Club, which is home to exclusive golf courses and additional luxuries.Desert Mountain homes feature between two to six bedrooms and two and a half to five and a half bathrooms, and vary in size from just over 2,000 square feet to more than 7,500 square feet. Home prices span a wide range, with two-bedroom homes priced starting in the high $900s and larger estates priced into the mid $8M.

Phoenician

The Phoenician is widely regarded as one of the best and most luxurious golf clubs in Scottsdale, and it also happens to be home to a gated community of condos and single-family homes perfectly suited to residents with an interest in amenities. Some of the luxe amenities offered to residents in the Phoenician community include a private pool, fitness center, and a multitude of social spaces that are perfect for connecting with family and friends. Residents can also take advantage of the option to join the Phoenician Amenity Access Program, which provides access and discounts to all of the amenities offered at the Phoenician resort. Condominium homes are priced starting in the high $600s, and larger estate homes featuring four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms command as much as $7M.

Desert Highlands

Situated beside the stunning Pinnacle Peak lies the gated community of Desert Highlands, a close knit, exclusive neighborhood that offers residents a private club lifestyle. The community is adjacent to the Desert Highlands Golf Course and contains a world-class tennis and racquet club. For those who prefer a more low-key environment, the 7,700 square foot  fitness center and private swimming pool are a welcome option, as are the community’s walking trails and bocce ball courts. Homes in the Desert Highlands community are priced starting in the low $2M and exceed $8M for spacious seven-bedroom estates.

Mirabel Club

With a reputation for fostering a friendly, neighborly environment, Mirabel Club is a highly coveted gated community that residents can’t wait to call home. Located just north of Scottsdale, Mirabel Club offers residents an abundance of excellent amenities that include a fitness center complete with fitness classes, pilates studio, full-service spa, and a resort-style swimming pool with poolside cabanas. Residents can also enjoy a game of tennis or pickleball with friends on Mirabel Club’s private championship-caliber courts. Homes at Mirabel Club are priced starting in the low $2M and go up into the low $6M.