What smart home system should I choose for a Dubai villa renovation?

For a Dubai villa renovation, KNX or Control4 for integrated systems vs Google Home/Alexa is a genuine decision that depends on your budget and how much you want to spend on maintenance. Google Home/Alexa approach: AED 5,000–15,000 for a villa-wide setup. Works well, easy to expand, you can add devices yourself. Limitations: dependent on internet connectivity, multiple apps for different devices, less reliable for whole-home automation. KNX: AED 50,000–200,000+ for a full villa. Industry standard for luxury homes, runs entirely on a hardwired bus system (works without internet), extremely reliable, programmable for any scenario. Overkill for most residences but the right choice for a premium property. Control4/Crestron: AED 30,000–100,000. A practical middle ground — reliable, professionally integrated, better UX than DIY systems. Our recommendation for a Dubai Hills villa renovation: if budget allows, Control4 for the main automation backbone (lighting scenes, curtains, AC, security) with Google Home for voice control on top. If budget is the priority, a well-implemented Google/Alexa system with Lutron for lighting and motorised curtains is very capable.