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Home grown
Find talent on
your doorstep
Vibrant villa
Umm Suqeim is
looking bright
Going green
Eco-architecture
saves money
Fashion!
From the runway to the sofa
Moving out
Crate and Barrel
head outdoors
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Welcome
Put your sunnies on – this month
we’re taking bright to new heights.
The clashing colours, fun florals and
tropical trends hot for spring/summer
2014 inspired us to be a shade braver
at home, so we learnt the colour ‘rules’
with designer India Mahdavi, toured
the Khoury’s rainbow world in Umm
Suqeim, and took coordination to the
next level by matching our wardrobe
with our wallpaper in our fashionforward feature.
There’s no need to travel far for
inspiration, either. We’ve found a
talented crowd of designers using local
materials and methods. Everything
you need is right here on your
doorstep – and if you don’t like your
doorstep our in-depth Area Review
reveals why a move to Dubai Marina
is on everyone’s wishlist.
Eleanor Joslin
Managing Director
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Editorial Director
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Features Editor
Eleanor Joslin
Senior Designer
Adam Sneade
Designer
Andy Knappett
Production Manager
Chalitha Fernando
Advertising Manager
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Photography
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Contents
Home
12. The Design Digest
26. Ask the Experts
See what’s new in the world
of home interiors this month
Be a shade braver – follow
these top tips on using colour
16. My Style
28. Moving Out
The founder of Irony Home
likes living space outside
Get stylish garden furniture
from Crate and Barrel
18. Designer Spotlight
30. Fashion in the Home
Save money with sustainable
architecture from Pumpkin
These hot looks from the
catwalk are coming home
20. April Wishlist
34. Designed in Dubai
Brighten up your home with
these fantastic florals
There’s a creative crowd of
talent on your doorstep
21. Through The Keyhole
37. Cruise Control
The Khoury’s get creative
with colour in Umm Suqeim
Try this complex beef fillet
recipe from Bateaux Dubai
House
41. Property of the Month
52. Go Downtown
This four-bedroom villa is
perfect for a modern family
Live amongst the icons of
Dubai in this central location
42. A Room with a View
60. Ask the Agent
Dubai Marina has amazing
views, for a higher price
Nicole Burt says demand is
strong in The Greens
44. Market Update
62. Land of Opportunity
Our expert reveals why
offices are taking the lead
Choose Dubailand for more
affordable living options
46. On the Map
64. Live by the Beach
Find your way around Dubai
with our colour-coded map
Jumeirah Beach Residence is
a popular haven for expats
48. Arabian Ranches
76. Better Homes’ Lust-Have
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The summer looks bright
Summer colours and motifs are bright, fun
and clashing this year: think flamingo pink,
sunshine yellow, aqua blue, emerald green and
metallic gold for an exotic fusion of carnival colour.
Pineapples, parrots, koi carp and coral motifs carry
a fun jungle theme. Get the look with Indigo Living’s
flamboyant spring/summer 2014 collection, which mixes
bright colours, eye-catching animals, retro legs and bold
chevron prints. indigo-living.com
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The Design Digest
What’s new in the world of interiors
Cocoon your home
Nothing beats the heady
smell of fresh flowers, but
they don’t last very long, do
they? Fill your home with the
fragrant new range of Neom
Luxury Organics. With names
like Cocooning, Restore and
Complete Bliss your home
will soon be the most relaxing
place on earth. Choose from
candles, reed diffusers and
room mists in 11 different
aromas. bloomingdales.com
Lie back and relax
with the new openair Dock collection
from Gandia Blasco. It’s
ergonomic, to balance the body,
and stackable, so you can create sofas
and beds for every guest. finasi.ae
Making a Miele in the kitchen
The new built-in PureLine collection is the biggest launch in Miele’s history. Fans of
gourmet cuisine can rustle up restaurant-worthy feasts at home with these sleek and
tech-savvy appliances. miele.ae
French-born Savannah is
the youngest non-Muslim
artist to launch an Islamic
art collection. Since
moving to the Emirates in
2013, she’s been heavily
influenced by the culture
in UAE. The rich teachings
of the Qu’ran are evident
in Islam: The Ultimate
Collection, a series of
calligraphic paintings
co-produced with fellow
artist Veronika Gess. The
paintings send a message to
the world of understanding,
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The (Mc)Queen of the Carpet
We’ve got our designer eye glued to the
new collaboration between Alexander
McQueen and The Rug Company.
Flowers and butterflies are key motifs
across his gorgeous rugs, wall hangings
and cushions. therugcompany.com
> Here’s surprising news from IKEA: believe it or not, the company hasn’t
had a range change for over 20 years. Now fans can equip their kitchen a little
differently with the new Metod collection. The modular design features a
variety of ‘boxes’ to suit different spaces and styles. ikea.com/ae
> BH favourite Paola
Lenti is celebrating 20
years in business by
adding new lines to her
modular seating range.
Try Francesco Rota’s
indoor sofa and wooden
cabinet, made for precious
collections. purity.ae
Sleeves
to please
Craftsmanship comes
through in these luxe sleeves
designed to encase portable
technology in your home.
Wrap up iPads and Macbooks
in elegant envelope-style
sleeves made from leather
and felt. They’re a coffee
table ornament in their own
right. mujjo.com
Get your groom on...
We love the flexibility of Kohler’s new
Tailored Vanity Collection, enabling
you to customise and create the perfect
grooming space in your bathroom. (We
also love the quirky pictures in the
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spotted them, too). kbguae.com
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My style
Five of the best
Inspiring style ideas from those in the know
Stay on-trend with these
petrol-blue accessories
Irony Home
Cast-iron roaster and
griddle, AED413, Lakeland
Tiles coffee cup and saucer,
AED55, Zara Home
Rima
Dardenne
The founder of Irony
Home loves creating
outdoor living rooms
Where do you live?
I live in a villa in The Lakes.
How would you sum up your style?
I would say elegant, sophisticated and
comfortable.
What inspires your décor?
My travels, visiting different places and
experiencing all the diverse cultures,
environments and people. I have
travelled everywhere: all over America,
Europe and Southeast Asia – I lived
there for a while.
What’s your favourite space?
My outside area. I love creating living
areas where I can sit outside. The
space isn’t just a patio but feels more
like a living room, with sofas and
carpets and cushions. This can be done
in colder climates, too, with heaters in
the outdoor ceilings.
Which designers do you
go for?
I don’t tend to buy many
designer items. In the
US even the most beautiful
homes aren’t full of designer
furniture. Instead they have amazing
pieces from names and brands that
aren’t so well known. I like to have a
mix – perhaps a Roche Bobois item but
then the rest unknown, which makes
them more interesting.
Can you describe your favourite item?
I like everything! I do like to have
a comfy sofa, that is extremely
important. And I love all my artwork.
The great thing about artwork is that
you can take it with you easily, if you
move house or countries, and it creates
the ambience of home.
What items from Irony Home do you have?
My sofa, my armchairs, my coffee
tables – pretty much everything is
Irony Home. I have a lot of lights and
lighting treatments from Irony Home,
too, including quite a few chandeliers,
which I love. ironyhomelifestyle.com
Hughes sofa, price on
request, Munna
Casablanca stool, AED1,495,
2XL
Slim console table,
AED8,524.50, Malabar
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One
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See who’s catching our eye in Dubai
Join the squad
There’s a talented new team in the field
Beirut-based Squad scours Lebanon for young, contemporary and exemplary furniture designers and
brings their exciting projects to the international market. The company wants to raise awareness of
innovative Lebanese product design – and it’s working. Squad recently visited Dubai for the first time,
showcasing modernist pieces from five talented designers: Carla Baz, Majd Bazerji, Jo Boo Abood,
Joseph Khoury and Danny Mallet. Joseph’s graceful Ethilnár light (pictured) stood out, in particular.
The designer, who majored in mathematics and transportation design, drew inspiration from Tolkien’s
legendary Elvish culture. This mysticism is engraved within the design: a feather-light caress over the
ornate, carved shade changes the beam’s intensity, and creates a romantic ambience. squad-design.com
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Designer spotlight
The green pumpkin
In honour of UAE Green Festival 2014, we look at
the financial benefits of sustainable architecture
Pumpkin planted its roots in North
America in the spring of 2011.
While partners Andrew Hughes and
Tristan Thorvald Francis take care of
business in UAE, there are now five
consultants in the US, plus a team of
interior designers, providing a global
architectural outreach.
Eco earnings
In UAE, wind, sunlight and reflections
are all natural yet hugely problematic
factors.
If they’re not used to the building’s
advantage they drive up the heat inside
and fuel the need for air conditioning –
which incurs unnecessary costs for the
homeowner.
However, they can be harnessed to
build homes that sustain themselves
and immediately offer profitable
rewards.
“People are concerned with costs
more than sustainability, but the ROI
is high,” says Tristan, project manager
at Pumpkin, a member of RIBA.
“Your initial costs are low and are
paid back within three to five years,
after which you can reap the benefits
over a lifetime.”
Seizing the sun
How can homes harness these natural
resources? “The 25° sun angle here,
beaming straight down, perishes
shadows,” explains architectural
designer Andrew.
“Huge savings can be made at a low
cost simply by working shade into the
design or constructing at an angle to
the sun.
“A lot of clients want a massive
window facing the sun, but over five
years the cost is five to ten times the
amount you would otherwise spend,
if the window was to face away from
direct sunlight.”
Greener gardens
“In built-up areas temperatures rise
significantly from concrete pavements,”
he continues. “This is known as the
‘heat island effect’. Because we can
map the sun here, we can plant certain
species of palm or shrubbery which
will insulate the house from sun rays,
because plants breathe moisture
into the surrounding air. The right
vegetation can have low heat reflective
properties, around 12% to 15%. And
you’ve got a nice garden, too,” he
laughs.
Powerful pools
For the untrained, a swimming pool
provides a relaxing dip, a fun splash
with the kids and a scenic focal point
in the garden. But for sustainable
architects it’s also a powerful tool.
While concrete reflects 70% of the
sun’s rays onto a house, and increases
the temperature by 7°C, water only
reflects between 5% and 10%.
As with plants, landscaping the
pool near to the house can reduce the
amount of heat reflected onto the walls,
lower the indoor temperature and
reduce air conditioning costs.
“Air conditioning is a huge issue
here, and it needn’t be,” says Tristan,
ruefully.
“By educating people on the benefits,
we hope one day to be designing houses
in UAE that are fully sustainable and
can power themselves. The science
already exists and it’s being used in
other parts of the world. Dubai is such
a modern city but in some ways it is so
far behind.” wearepumpkin.com
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Colour
CONFIDENT
The Khoury’s go a shade brighter
in their Umm Suqeim home
Words by Eleanor Joslin; photos by Nasir Rauf
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Pink, yellow, red, green and blue... a patchwork
rainbow greets you when you enter the Khoury’s
five-bedroom villa.
I didn’t expect anything less from Nadine
Khoury, co-founder of the beautifully bright
boutique O’de Rose, in Jumeirah.
The neon pink banisters pointing towards the
door were a slight surprise, but also a logical
decision, as the mum-of-two later explained.
Looking into the living room, past the patterned
Persian rug, pink and blue stools, floral armchair
and mismatched cushions, I saw green windows
framing an equally colourful picture of the garden
outside.
“The one thing I didn’t like when we
moved in were the green aluminium window
surrounds, which are a little too eye-catching –
unfortunately,” she laments. “So I painted the
staircase banisters bright pink to detract from
the green and now you think the downstairs looks
colourful, rather than noticing the ugly green
window frames.”
Very true. This astute colour theory helps to
explain how she manages to create such a bright
home without the headache.
I am eclectic and
I like colour, it
instantly lifts the
mood of the room
when you walk in
Notice the neutral canvas of the living room:
white walls, light marble flooring, latte-milk
sofas and a dark wooden television console. This
enables the colours, kept to the smaller items –
the armchair, side tables and cushions – to jump
out without competing for attention.
“Of course my bedroom is also colourful – it is
pink,” she laughs. “Pink is my favourite colour and
luckily my husband is fine with that.
“But I believe a bedroom should have nothing
else but a large, luxurious bed with a comfortable
mattress and a big statement headboard. Did you
know you spend 30% of your life sleeping? So a
bedroom should be designed just for sleep.
“This is my style,” she explains. “I am eclectic
and I like colour. It suits my mood and the way I
dress. Colour instantly lifts the mood of the room
when you walk in.
“My home style is very much influenced by O’de
Rose and what we stock – and I influence O’de
Rose, too. I like to mix and match the traditional
with the modern, the new with the old.”
Three cousins founded the boutique: Dania,
who came from Beirut; Mimi, who left London;
and Nadine, who moved from New York with her
husband Rabih in 2006.
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Ask the
Kathryn Brown,
internal
communications and
design manager, ACE
When picking
colours for children’s
bedrooms, it is often easy
to go for the standard pink or blue.
But if you’re looking for a fashionable
scheme with longevity then radiant
orchid is a perfect choice.
Hailed as the colour of the year,
purple is known to inspire creativity
and this one is bold, fun and has the
wow factor.
Rather than painting all your walls
the same colour, go for more grownup styling. Paint an accent wall in a
beautiful colour for a fun twist in your
room.
For example, alongside crisp white
add a secondary colour like cayenne also a key colour for 2014. This extra
pop of colour can also be added through
soft furnishings like rugs and curtains,
or painted onto the doorframe.
For the master bedroom I would
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“I’m painting our bedrooms – mine, my daughter’s
and the guest room, and I want help choosing
colours that are fashionable but will last”
- Kara May
recommend calming hues. Your
bedroom should be a place for
relaxation and rejuvenation and blue is
perfect for this.
Placid blue is another of this year’s
on-trend colours. It complements both
dark and light furniture and suits both
men and women alike.
To complete your bedroom scheme,
add greys to create a contemporary
style or add warmer creams and nudes
for a softer and more feminine look.
For your guest room neutrals are
key in creating a warm and inviting
ambience.
Neutral schemes don’t have to be
boring or bland. As a matter of fact,
classic neutrals give an elegant and
sophisticated look that’s versatile and
timeless.
Sand and warm oatmeal colours
can be used on all your bedroom walls
to create a balanced backdrop. They
also harmonize well with most colour
palettes and accessories – your guests
won’t want to leave!
If you want to make sure your colour
blends well with your décor, purchase
a sample and try it out on the wall
first. Make sure you look at it during
different times of the day to see if you
like the product under different light.
Finally, when painting your home
always check the VOC level of the paint
you plan to use. VOCs are chemicals
found in paint and cleaning products
that evaporate into the air as the paint
dries.
It is always advisable to purchase
paints with minimum-level or zerolevel VOC. This creates a fresher and
healthier environment for your family.
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India Mahdavi,
architect and designer
There are no set
rules as such, but
your home is a
balance of space
and it is important
not to unbalance it.
A concentration
of colour, or too many
colours will lead to
imbalance in the home.
Try to opt for shades that are closely
related rather than clashing – clashing
colours can lead to vulgarity and
imbalance.
However, you should use more
than one colour; I recommend using a
minimum of three in a scheme.
Colour in the home is like fashion –
not the trends but how you dress. Look
at the colours you use. I’m wearing
red shoes, a black shirt and socks, and
beige trousers. These three work really
well together.
In the home my three colours would
be turquoise, a similar ocean-green and
off-white. Perhaps some yellow in the
cushions, too. These colours work well
“When you use colour in the home, are there
any rules to follow?” – Willian Medina
together: the off-white acts
as a neutral base, and the
others coordinate rather
than clash.
To keep your décor
balanced, a good tip is to
imagine your home will be in a
magazine photo shoot.
Tidy your house and store everything
in their right places – if something
doesn’t fit you’ll soon find it.
Ask yourself what a photographer
would change if he were there. Then
take the photo and you’ll soon see what
else doesn’t work.
I use colour to highlight or hide
something and a strong colour is best
for this. If you don’t have a very nice
view from the window, use colour
around that space to detract the eye
from looking outside.
If you have an unattractive space,
perhaps for storage, or it’s an awkward
shape, a strong colour will work well
because people will read and notice
that more than the space itself.
Strong colours include blues and
greens. I use these and sometimes pink
– you shouldn’t be scared to use pink,
even men should use it confidently in
their homes.
Unlike most wallpapers, when you
paint a block colour on a wall you can
see the surface underneath. So if you
have a rough, uneven wall be careful
what kind of wall covering you put up,
and what colours you use.
Some people are scared of using
colour at home because they think they
will get bored of it, but a wall is so easy
to repaint and update, and accessories
are easy to change.
Replace the pieces you don’t like
anymore, or change the layout by
moving items and colours into another
room.
I repaint my walls every three
months to update the look – not
because I get bored of the colours but to
keep it fresh, exciting and interesting.
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Moving
OUT
A house isn’t home until you
focus your attention outside
Often labelled the last room of a house, the garden
is just as important as the kitchen, living room and
even the bedrooms. With sunny weather beating
down, it’s the most relaxing spot – but not without
the right furniture and accessories.
Be it a cosy balcony, lawned garden or poolside
patio, every outdoor area is integral to your home
no matter how big or small it is.
The way you decorate when you first move in can
completely transform the look and feel of the place,
and how and when you use it.
A dedicated barbecue area in the garden will
instantly entice family and friends together for al
fresco feasts.
Deep-seated armchairs and colourful side tables
will create a comfy snug on a compact balcony.
If you’ve just moved and don’t know where to go
for garden ideas, Crate and Barrel has everything
New Movers need to furnish their homes, inside
and out.
The company has a brand new summer collection
for 2014 with colourful, weather-resistant outdoor
furniture, in addition to the indoor spring range.
Furthermore, those with new tenancy agreements
will receive the perfect housewarming gift: 10% off
across the store.
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Beauty and the balcony
Look beyond the bare balustrade and visualise a
cosy seating snug where friends gather round for a
gossip over tea and cake.
Crate and Barrel’s Dune collection is an urban,
modern seating range that blurs the boundaries
between inside and outside living spaces – ideal
for bedroom and living room balconies.
Bar stools, armchairs, sectional seats, ottomans
and nesting tables offer versatile arrangements
according to your space. The weather-resistant
upholstery protects against UV sun damage,
fading and staining – essential requirements from
outdoor furniture. Prices start at AED1,199.
The world in your garden
This year, interior trends have taken inspiration
from all corners of the world. Home accessories
for spring/summer 2014 are infused with colours,
patterns and materials from the Amazon, Bali,
Turkey, Hollywood and the Mediterranean.
Get the global look with the Rocha dining and
living collection, and opt for Turkish-tile blue
seat cushions (from AED380). What appears
to be beautiful ipe wood from the forests of
Brazil is actually a realistic interpretation
using weatherproof polystyrene with wood grain
detailing and a charcoal finish.
From the spring collection, Crate and Barrel’s
array of cushions compliment the Rocha range
wonderfully. They’re designed for indoor use, but
can be brought outside to add colour to a garden
party. Mix and match the bright, stripy Coletta,
Amira, Naldo and Cortez Pillows (from AED239)
for a tactile clash of indigenous tribal pattern.
Holiday at home
Capture the cool cabana look with Newport
(pictured) – a sleek wicker lounge set with
comfortable loveseats, armchairs, chaise longues
and recliners.
Resin wicker is a popular material for poolside
patio furniture at beachside hotels and resorts.
Soak up that relaxing vacation vibe by coming
home to the low-slung seats of Newport and thick
cushions in white sand or bottle green – perfect
for family villas. The collection starts at AED1,949
for the Ottoman with padded cushion.
Team with Geo Tiles Outdoor Pillows (AED159)
in bright primary colours, a soft Adagio Ivory
Throw (AED329), and a pitcher of cool lemonade
for relaxing days in the sun.
New movers can receive 10% off their entire
shopping trip, on full-price items, at any Crate
and Barrel store in Dubai. Simply present a new
tenancy contract valid for six months or less, plus a
valid Emirates ID, to claim.
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FASHION
IN THE
HOME
We can already hear the perfectly
manicured nails tapping impatiently on
the front row seats, as we near Fashion
Forward this month.
UAE’s answer to Fashion Weeks
across the world, the four-day event,
starting April 10, offers an exclusive
preview of the latest trends and talent
that will emerge in the region.
Interior trends are hugely influenced
by the fashion industry: what you saw
strutting down the runway last year
will soon drape itself over our sofas
– which should be velvet, by the way,
taking cue from A/W’s tailored velvet
jackets (Dolce & Gabbana) and plush
bow ties (Topshop and Lanvin).
We take a look at the catwalk crazes
that are making their way into the
home this year.
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Missoni makes it mark
One of the most successful forays into furniture has to be
from the Missoni empire. In 1981 Missoni Home launched
with a luxurious fabrics range and the powerhouse soon
made chevrons fashionable in the home. This rainbow zigzag print is now iconic across all home departments, from
swimwear to sofas.
“Probably the most prominent example of fashion serving
influence on interiors is when Missoni introduced the
‘Missoni for Target’ homeware collection in 2011,” comments
Dina Ibellini, head of marketing and visual merchandising
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at Galeries Lafayette. “It is not surprising, then, that the
mass commercial success of this range then filtered through
and was replicated by other mainstream manufacturers who
began using the chevron or ‘zig-zag’ print in their collections.”
Over 30 years later chevrons are still popular. Causing
some controversy, some argue that it’s a much overused look,
while others herald it as the ‘new stripe’.
Indigo Living’s spring/summer 2014 collection features
an eye-catching District rug with chevrons in fresh citrus
colours – go for lime green and white for a retro vibe.
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Mad about
monochrome
A year ago black and white was a colourful trend for
fashionistas. Monochromatic squares, spots and stripes
graced designs by Caroline Herrera, Celine, Giles and Marc
Jacobs for a classic yet playful ying-and-yang pairing.
While its retained popularity in the fashion world,
monochrome is now making a strong statement in the home.
Bigger is better with block colours. So don’t play it safe
with accessories; go for larger items such as white sofas with
black stitching, black-and-white geometric rugs, high-gloss
shelves, and black-and-white photography.
“To put together this trendy ‘mad about mono’ living room
look, dress up a feature wall in striking black-and-white
magazine-cover wallpaper – a fashion-forward backdrop for
a clean-lined sofa in crisp white cotton-linen, a black metal
bookcase and a fun zebra-print footstool,” advises Tina
Thylen, THE One’s decoration manager.
To carry this confident look, team with chrome and bright
accessories. Coral is popular this year, as well as pastel pink
and grass green. Avoid yellow, though, unless you like the
brash bumblebee look.
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Fashionable
FUR
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Animal print and fur is a timeless trend that never
seems to fully dissipate, but they both enjoyed a
big comeback on the catwalk last year.
As ever, fur sparked the age-old ‘real or fake’
debate. Whichever side you took, there was no
ignoring the presence of fur on the runway for
autumn 2013. Of the designers that showed A/W
collections during fashion month, a staggering 70%
used fur in at least one look. J. Mendel, Marni, and
Giambattista Valli used the material in over 30 supersoft styles.
Alberto Vignatelli, CEO and chairman of Luxury Living
Group (representing Fendi Casa, Bentley Home, Heritage
Collection, Kenzo Maison and Vladimir Kagan New York
Collection), heralds fur as an art form, both on and off the
runway. He highlighted several furs as de rigeour for home
interiors this year. “As in fashion, furnishings are enriched
by precious accessories in mink and marmot fur, made
of vibrant natural dyes and shades,” he explains. “Also
chinchilla yarns combined with precious cashmeres, and red
fox and blue-frost applied on plaids and cushions.”
If fake is for you, there’s plenty of choice. Thick bear-style
brown cushions and throws are in – move them from the bed
to the sofa as the weather heats up.
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Latifa Saeed
Designed in Dubai
There’s a creative crowd of talent right on your doorstep
We’re sandwiched between two highlights of the city’s design calendar: Design Days last month and Index next month.
But you don’t have to wait for a show to find talented designers right here in Dubai. There’s a host of handmade,
handcrafted and locally manufactured furniture and textiles that will make you think again about buying mass-produced
items with high shipping costs (and a high carbon footprint).
Left and right: Maria Iqbal
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The Emirati designer
Artist-turned-designer Latifa
Saeed recently launched her first
furniture collection, Braided, through
Tashkeel, using local craftsmen and
manufacturers.
Her unique, eye-catching and tactile
seating collection features stuffed linen
tubes meticulously upholstered – or
‘braided’ – onto a wooden frame.
“I was inspired by childhood
memories of my parents braiding my
hair,” says the designer, who trained as
a fine artist and graphic designer.
Each piece took three months to
finalise, with help from local craftsmen
and companies who were willing to
experiment to perfect its seamless
aesthetic.
“Braided is made with local materials
and processes but to international
standards,” she adds. “This really
benefits the customer as they know
exactly where it has come from, how it’s
made and there are no shipping costs.”
Braided, from AED30,000, tashkeel.org
The custom-made designer
A Maria Iqbal design is more than
memorable. Her signature pop-art style
is vibrant, eye-catching and artistic,
and her custom-made furniture is
produced in her Al Quoz studio.
Born in Afghanistan and raised
in UAE, Maria uses the tradesman,
materials and amenities close to
hand. “Everything I need is here in
Dubai because there are lots of skilled
craftsman, that is not an issue” she
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says. “I have my own team, my own
painters and carpenters in my studio,
so everything is local and loved.
“I am a pop artist and that can
translate onto anything. I have chosen
to express myself onto furniture as it
comes most naturally to me. When I
started I painted new or second-hand
chairs and tables, but now I make my
own furniture. They are all one-off
pieces, custom-made to order so each
piece is unique.” mariaiqbal.com
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Home
The handmade-at-home
The family business
From studio space to living rooms, passionate
artisans design and make wherever they can.
Nisha Sood weaves and stitches gorgeous bowls,
baskets and bags from her home near Al Ittihad
Road, using locally-bought cotton rope, her own
machines and 14 years of craft experience.
“I make everything myself from scratch, using
three machines I have at home,” says Nisha. “I
sell at ARTE (Artisans of the Emirates), Wafi
Mall and various local craft shows.
“People are always surprised that they can get
something handmade in Dubai, and when they
see it they always buy. People appreciate local,
handmade products. Selling isn’t a problem – it’s
keeping up with demand.”
An eight-inch Niisha Handmade bowl takes her
over an hour to make, while larger bowls can take
up to five hours. Her signature colours are cream
and red, in block colours or with stripes, or with
colourful yarn delicately swirling round the lip or
base of a bowl. Perfect for picnics, fruits bowls and
presents. facebook.com/niishahandmade
Design seems to be in the blood
of Nakkash Gallery, a family-run
business that set up in the city 34
years ago. Omar, son of founder Wajih
Nakkash and the company’s business
development manager, has his own
quirky collections. The Victory Chair
series stands out, with a humorous and
patriotic theme.
These beautifully upholstered
wingback maple-wood armchairs
pay homage to His Highness Sheikh
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s
famous three-fingered salute.
Arms in various guises protrude from
his chairs. One shows the sleeve of a
black suit saluting from a luxurious
Royal Ascot Victory Chair, aptly
upholstered in Godolphin-blue velvet.
“I am an interior designer by trade
and I love to have fun with design,”
explains Omar. “The chairs are
playful, but I also wanted
to give something back to
Sheikh Mohammed for
everything he has done
for us.”
Victory Chair,
AED45,000,
nakkashgallery.
com
Niisha Handmade
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Cruise
control
Try creating the
complex recipes
from this new
anniversary
menu
By Eleanor Joslin
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Recreating
the delicious,
artistic and
unique recipes
onboard Bateaux
Dubai will be a
culinary challenge
for even the most
patient of home cooks.
The five-star nautical
restaurant is celebrating its
tenth anniversary cruising Dubai
Creek with a new menu of creative
dishes.
Chef de cuisine Raydan Bou Mahdi,
who was cooking for friends and
family by the age of 14, has poured his
extensive experience and passion into
the menu.
The end result? His masterpeices
require many ingredients and multiple
methods to form the final work of art.
“The new menu celebrates new
beginnings,” explains the Lebanese
chef. “We’ve incorporated newer
ingredients, understanding the need for
diners to experiment with flavours, yet
maintaining a traditional base to the
food.”
Diners set sail along the historic
Dubai Creek, with panoramic views,
live ambient
music and freshly
prepared gourmet
cuisine.
As on board
the boat, the new
menu is perfect for
a special occasion – a
birthday, holiday or
anniversary.
The next time you have
something to celebrate (or simply want
to impress your guests), try cooking
Raydan’s Black Angus Beef Fillet.
Five separate recipes and methods
form this succulent main course. Every
ingredient, from the thyme jus to the
marinated fillet, has been extensively
researched, seasoned and well prepared
to provide a luxurious version of the
traditional steak dinner.
Garden vegetables take the form
of multi-ingredient puree, fondant
and tuilles, while the fillet bathes in
truffles and gravy pools in the ravioli
parcel.
I tasted this succulent dish for
myself on board Bateaux Dubai and, if
you follow Raydan’s recipe, I can assure
you this dish is well worth the effort.
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Black Angus Beef Fillet
With braised baby root vegetables, goats’
cheese ravioli, broccoli puree, celeriac
fondant and thyme jus
Serves four
Broccoli puree
400g broccoli
50g onion
15g thyme
20g butter
15g celery
10g leeks
75g cream
5g garlic
3g rock salt
20g hot gel cream
3g nutmeg powder
Sautee the vegetables in butter, thyme and garlic with the
broccoli, rock salt and nutmeg powder. Then cook for 15
minutes and blend with the creams.
Goat cheese tortellini
Four tortellini, 6cm wide
30g wild mushroom
60g white mushroom
40g goats’ cheese
20g onion
4g thyme
15g butter
35g cream
10g parmesan
2g smoked paprika
4g salt
5g celery
7g leeks
2g fresh coriander
Sautee the mushrooms and vegetables, seasoning with
thyme, coriander, paprika and salt, then mix the cream and
parmesan cheese. Combine with the goats’ cheese and allow
to cool.
Cook the tortellini in one litre of boiling water, with 10ml
olive oil and 5g salt, for eight minutes. Stuff the goats’ cheese
and vegetable mixture inside the tortellini. Serve on top of
the beef.
Celeriac and beetroot fondant
Braised rainbow carrot
100g celeriac (circles)
100g beetroot (squares)
500ml olive oil
10g rosemary
20g rock salt
3g black pepper
80g baby carrot rainbow
20ml butter
60ml chicken stock
1g cinnamon stick
1g cardamom, whole
1g bay leaves
2g garlic
3g lemon zest
10ml lemon juice.
Marinate the celeriac and beetroot in the remaining
ingredients, then grill for one hour. Make the fondant by
cooking the grilled celeriac and beetroot in olive oil at 160C
for 20 minutes.
Combine and cook in a vacuum pack at 85C for 20 minutes.
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Angus fillet
Thyme jus
200g Angus beef fillet (x4)
10g mustard
4g truffles
10g black pepper
10ml apple vinegar
10g thyme
6ml soya sauce
100ml veal jus
15g thyme
3g brown sugar
7g smoked Viking salt
10ml raspberry vinegar.
Marinate the beef in the remaining ingredients for 12 hours.
Grill for one minute on each side, and finish in the oven,
depending on your preference of rare to well-done beef.
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In a saucepan on a low heat, reduce the jus with all the
ingredients.
Smudge the puree onto a warm plate. Group the vegetables
around the beef, top with the tortellini and drizzle the jus.
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Culinary concepts
Try these for the most succulent five-star steak
1. Wilder
dinnerware and
Prairie five-piece
flatware set, prices
vary, Crate &
Barrel
2. Sophie Conran
Portmeirion gravy
boat, AED182,
Tavola
3. Fat trappers
grill pan, AED45,
Lakeland
4. Daisy Hill table
napkins, AED 150,
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Where is it? Jumeirah Park
How much? AED6,464,000
Bedrooms? Four
How big? 4,335 square feet
How do I find out more?
Contact Better Homes
consultant Wael Gomaa
on 600 52 2212 and quote
reference number VI64860
Property
of the
month
Jumeirah Park offers
ideal family living
Spacious rooms, a luxurious garden
and a modern design make this fourbedroom villa perfect for families.
The kitchen and garden stand out as
particular highlights of this Regional
four-bedroom villa.
Homebuyers often find the need to
refit the kitchen when they make a
purchase, due to poor quality and an
awkward layout.
Here, you’ll find a large open-plan
kitchen with farmhouse-style wooden
units and a sleek granite worktop,
which extends to contemporary
splashbacks and a useful breakfast bar.
It’s equipped with modern appliances,
including an oven, fridge-freezer,
dishwasher and washer-dryer.
The spacious, open-plan living and
dining room boasts a scenic vantage
point from the beautiful open-air loggia,
situated at the back of the room.
Upstairs, the master en suite
bedroom and second family room enjoy
individual terraces, with wonderful
views of the lawn, patio and pool.
There are two more bedrooms on this
level and a fourth downstairs, all with
en suite bathrooms.
Additional benefits include a maid’s
quarters, a further two bathrooms,
a double garage and a safe, familyorientated community.
Nurseries and schools are close to
hand in Jumeirah Park, as well as
children’s play areas and shops.
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Area review
A room with a view
Views of Dubai Marina command a high price, says Anna Tybura
People looking
to rent and
buy will ask
to view
property
in Dubai
Marina.
Then they
ask for
an Emaar
building,
because they are
looking for quality
apartments, great facilities and good
maintenance.
A lot of the buildings in Dubai
Marina are built by Emaar. They tend
to develop smaller sub-communities
with four to six buildings in a cluster,
with good gyms, swimming pools and
squash courts. Prominent Emaar
buildings include Dubai Marina
Towers, Park Island and Marina
Promenade.
Other high profile developers include
Cayan Group and Select Group.
Everyone knows Cayan Tower, which
launched in 2013, and is known as
the iconic ‘twisty tower’. It’s become
an iconic landmark building here;
everyone is talking about it. It has an
amazing design and full marina views,
which draws people. It’s also brand
new, something that is high priority to
many people.
This is because of maintenance. In
old buildings the air conditioning units
are not in good condition, especially
if a small developer was responsible.
New buildings in the Marina are more
comfortable because facilities are only
two or three years old.
The two residential Silverene Towers
are also new, and part-developed
by Cayan. These buildings are in a
favourable location, on the quieter side
of the Marina. Facilities are good, well
maintained and clean.
However, good marina views are
the most important thing, in both old
and new buildings, and they have a big
influence on prices.
In an Emaar tower a one-bedroom
apartment rents for between
AED100,000 and AED120,000. This
can reach AED130,000 if there are full
marina views, like at Orra Marina.
A two-bedroom apartment can be as
much as AED270,000.
In Cayan Tower, a one-bedroom
apartment is AED120,000, minimum,
up to AED140,000 with a really good
marina view. A two-bed is between
AED145,000 and AED180,000.
A two-bedroom apartment in The
Marina Torch tower, developed by
Select Group, is AED140,000, which is
a good price for the building.
A year ago you could get a onebedroom apartment for AED85,000 but
now rents average AED110,000. Prices
have increased by around 20%, but it
really does depend on the building and
reach around AED4million.
The area itself is a great place to
live. We have Dubai Marina Mall,
Skydive Dubai, lots of supermarkets
and smaller grocery shops near every
building.
There are shops for everyone, a
lot of restaurants and the Marina
Walk – a highlight for walkers and
cyclists. There are also children’s play
areas under shady bridges and a few
nurseries have opened from demand.
The Marina comes to life at night.
A lot of the buildings are lit up and
the view. For Emaar it’s more like 30%,
because of the full marina views.
Sale prices have gone up around
25% over the last year. In 2013 you
could buy a two-bedroom apartment in
Marina Promenade for AED1.8million
but it is now AED2.5million – that’s a
40% increase, which is huge.
There are some villas in the Marina,
mostly in Emaar’s Dubai Marina
Towers, Park Island and Cayan’s Dorra
Bay, where residences have views of
both the marina and the sea.
For a villa with three or four
bedrooms the rent averages
AED310,000, while to buy the price can
become attractions themselves. It gives
off the impression you are on holiday
when you look out at the water and
passing boats. I have been living in
Marina Heights for three years and I
am still amazed. I think Dubai Marina
is great because it is a small community
where you have everything you need
close to hand.
The area is expanding, too. The main
thing is the upcoming tramline, which
will be convenient for tourists and
residents.
Contact Anna, residential consultant
at Better Homes’ Dubai Marina office,
on 04 428 1398.
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Live the lifestyle everyone wants in Dubai Marina
For sale
Unusually spacious for Dubai Marina, this threebedroom apartment won’t stay on the market
for long. It offers the exact lifestyle a buyer
would want in this sought-after area, boasting
full Marina views, a fully equipped kitchen and
a substantial floor plan covering 2,205 square
feet. Here, you’ll find a large open-plan living
and dining room, three generous bedrooms, four
bathrooms and a maid’s quarter. There are two
allotted parking spaces, too. Furthermore, the
building itself has many luxurious sports and
leisure facilities. Sahab 2 has a lovely swimming
pool, a lifeguard-supervised children’s pool, twostorey gym, squash court, mini-theater, and coffee
shop, plus a business centre.
Where is it? Sahab 2
How much? AED3,950,000
Bedrooms? Three
How big? 2,205 square feet
How do I find out more? Contact Better Homes
consultant Ali Tabrizi on 600 52 2212 and quote
reference number AP321278
For rent
All eyes will be on you once you move to the
iconic Cayan Tower. Known as the ‘twisty tower’
by residents and tourists alike, this landmark
building defines Dubai Marina: it offers a highly
sought-after location, creative architecture,
amazing views and luxurious features. Like its
façade, the interior design is uncompromising with
deluxe details across the three bedrooms, three
bathrooms, good-size living room, modern kitchen
and study. The waterside views are incredible –
looking out over the Marina and the world-famous
Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab. It’s the perfect
property for boat owners, affluent families and
high-flying professionals.
Where is it? Cayan Tower
How much? AED220,000
Bedrooms? Three
How big? 1,707 square feet
How do I find out more? Contact Better Homes
consultant Julieta Kitova on 600 52 2212 and
quote reference number AP322816
bhomes.com
April 2014
House
44
Market
Update
Offices will steal the show
says Sam Wani, general
manager at Independent
Finance
Let’s take a look back at 2013: UAE’s
population crossed 9.3million, GDP
growth was recorded at 4%, and
inflation stayed subdued at 1.2%.
In Dubai, the population crossed
2.2million while the city’s GDP grew by
an impressive 4.7%.
The Department of Economic
Development’s business confidence
index was up by 17%.
Now let’s look at stock: Dubai’s
residential unit stock stands at
365,000. Last year saw only 9,700 units
supplied to the market compared to
some 13,000 supplied in 2012, showing
a 26% drop in supply.
According to announced schedules,
28,000 units are to be delivered in
2014. However, the actual figure could
be less than 14,000. Even though that
would be an improvement over 2013,
it would still fall short of the actual
demand.
Total expected supply by 2017 is
45,000 units, taking the completed
stock to 410,000.
What about prices? The year 2013
saw residential property prices rise by
22%, with apartments increasing by
25% and villas by 15%. Apartments
are now 6% below the 2008 peak, while
villas are 9% below.
Rental values have gone up 17%
year-on-year. However, the rental
values are still 14% below the 2008
peak.
This year we’ll see the price rise
in residential stand below 10%. This
is primarily due to the doubling of
transfer fees and mortgage loan-to-
values restricted to 75%.
The star performer in 2014 is
expected to be the office sector. Total
office stock in Dubai touched 7.3million
square metres in 2013. The supply that
year was 390,000 square metres, 34%
less than in 2012.
This year supply is expected to be
similar. Another 1.4million square
metres is expected to enter the market
by 2017, almost half of which will be
in Business Bay. As a consequence,
buildings close to metro stations and
with parking availability have seen
prices rise higher.
With Dubai winning Expo 2020,
many businesses are positioning for
growth and capacity building. Acquiring
office stock is becoming more popular.
Jumeirah Lake Towers saw the
highest increase in office rentals, at
75%. Tecom and Sheikh Zayed Road
follow JLT at quite a distance, with
increases standing at 35% and 27%,
respectively.
Research has shown that commercial
property growth (which tends to mirror
the residential curve) lags behind
residential by 18 to 24 months.
However, price performance in the
commercial sector is expected to stride
ahead in 2014 and 2015.
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Marina
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Lake Towers Greens
TECOM
Emirates
Hills
Meadows
Abu Dhabi
Ibn Battuta
The
Mall
Gardens
Jebel Ali Freezone
Jebel Ali
Village
Downtown
Jebel Ali
Jumeirah
Heights
Discovery
Gardens
Jumeirah
Park
Al Furjan
Technology Park
Green
Community
Dubai
Investment
Park
Jumeirah
Islands
Jumeirah
Golf
Estates
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Villas
Villas
SALE
RENTAL
Community
Bedrooms
Monthly
Quarterly
change
change
Average pricing
Community
2
AED 2,400,000
0%
5.96%
3
AED 4,000,000
0%
3.90%
4
AED 5,000,000
0%
4.81%
5
AED 6,750,000
0%
4.90%
3
AED 4,700,000
0%
1.08%
4
AED 6,540,000
0%
0%
5
AED 7,500,000
0%
0%
1
AED 1,600,000
0%
0%
2
AED 3,200,000
0%
0%
3
AED 8,250,000
0%
2.21%
4
AED 14,000,000
0%
3.24%
5
AED 16,000,000
0%
2.72%
Bedrooms
Monthly
Quarterly
change
change
Average pricing
2
AED 155,010
0.01%
9.55%
3
AED 200,015
0.01%
6.67%
3
AED 215,500
0%
0%
4
AED 225,515
0.01%
0.01%
3
AED 210,016
0.01%
1.31%
4
AED 280,000
0%
6.35%
1
AED 90,000
0%
9.76%
2
AED 160,022
0.01%
9.60%
3
AED 128,000
0%
9.87%
4
AED 160,000
0%
8.84%
3
AED 350,020
0.01%
0.01%
4
AED 510,000
0%
4.72%
Arabian Ranches
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Dubai Investment
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Triangle
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Dubai
Maritime
City
Burj
Al Arab
Jumeirah
Umm Suqeim
Safa
Sufouh
Al Wasl
DIFC
Mall of the Emirates
Trade
Centre
Dubaii Mal
Al Quoz
Business
Bay
Zabeel
Downtown
Burj Khalifa
Hamriya
Bur Juman
Centre
Badaa
Manara
Barsha
Bur Dubai
Satwa
Deira
Umm
Hurair
Karama
Oud
Metha
Sharjah
Wuheida
Mamzar
Hor Al Anz
Deira City
Centre
Al Nahda
Emirates
Towers
Garhoud
Al Khail
Gate
Burj
Khalifa
Airport
Free Zone
Culture
Village
Umm
Ramool
Bu Kadra
Meydan
City
Qusais
Dubai
Int. Airport
Dubai
Festival City
The
Lagoons
Nadd
Shamma
Dubiotech
Ras Al Khor
Nadd
Al Hamar
Arabian
Ranches
Twar
Muhaisnah
Mirdif City
Centre
Mirdif
Al Barari
Living Legends
Mizar
Ghoroob
Warqaa
Al Waha
Community
Shorooq
Nad Al Sheba
Dragon Mar
Khwaneej
International
City
Layan
Dubai
Silicon Oasis
Academic
City
Awir
Apartments
Apartments
SALE
RENTAL
Community
Downtown Dubai
Dubai Investment
Park
Dubai Marina
Jumeirah Lake
Towers
Jumeirah Village
Circle
Bedrooms
Monthly
Quarterly
change
change
Average pricing
Community
1
AED 2,000,000
0%
9.53%
2
AED 3,500,000
0%
3.70%
3
AED 7,700,000
0%
1
AED 600,000
2
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Monthly
Quarterly
change
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Average pricing
1
AED 110,025
0.02%
9.75%
2
AED 178,020
0.01%
0.43%
0%
3
AED 221,500
0%
0%
0%
7.05%
1
AED 68,550
0%
0.02%
AED 1,025,000
0%
0%
2
AED 103,050
0%
0.02%
Studio
AED 435,040
0.01%
6.11%
3
AED 135,015
0.01%
2.28%
1
AED 1,600,000
0%
9.97%
2
AED 2,560,200
0.01%
8.94%
3
AED 3,500,000
0%
1
AED 1,070,000
0%
2
AED 1,750,000
0%
9.36%
3
AED 2,700,000
0%
8.00%
4
AED 4,400,050
0%
0%
1
AED 765,060
0.01%
9.29%
2
AED 1,500,000
0%
7.10%
1
AED 1,250,000
0%
2.02%
2
AED 2,350,000
0%
6.78%
1
AED 2,500,000
0%
4.17%
2
AED 3,600,000
0%
6.98%
3
AED 4,500,000
0%
4.65%
Downtown Dubai
Dubai Investment
Park
1
AED 95,000
0%
9.20%
2
AED 145,017
0.01%
9.78%
9.35%
3
AED 200,500
0%
0%
7.00%
1
AED 80,000
0%
5.61%
2
AED 120,012
0.01%
2.47%
3
AED 155,075
0.01%
0.02%
Studio
AED 50,000
0%
6.38%
1
AED 52,209
0.02%
0.35%
2
AED 84,350
0%
0.06%
1
AED 84,000
0%
9.02%
2
AED 150,000
0%
7.14%
1
AED 140,011
0.01%
1.42%
2
AED 185,000
0%
5.71%
3
AED 242,000
0%
3.80%
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Arabian Ranches for sale
Palmera 2
Arabian Ranches
Excellent value
Nael Tannira
(Ref No. VI324734)
AED 3,450,000
2 BR
2,219 sq. ft.
Alvorada 1
Arabian Ranches
AED 6,500,000
4 BR
4,200 sq. ft.
In a class by itself
Rene Neil Dsouza
(Ref No. VI322604)
Gazelle / Al Reem 1
Arabian Ranches
AED 3,700,000
3 BR
3,127 sq. ft.
Amazing value
Juliana Grebenchshikova
(Ref No. VI174978)
Gazelle / Al Reem 2
Arabian Ranches
AED 3,500,000
3 BR
2,900 sq. ft.
Fully upgraded property
Urvashi Sidhapara
(Ref No. VI13461)
Savannah
Arabian Ranches
Affordable luxury
Juliana Grebenchshikova
(Ref No. VI325030)
AED 7,550,000
5 BR
5,490 sq. ft.
La Coleccion 1
Arabian Ranches
Experience heights of luxury
Adrian Popica
(Ref No. VI322953)
AED 10,000,000
7 BR
6,911 sq. ft.
49
Arabian Ranches for rent
Alma
Arabian Ranches
AED 190,000
3 BR
2,456 sq. ft.
Meticulously planned development
Jacqueline Hunter Holt
(Ref No. VI308923)
Mirador Phase 1
Arabian Ranches
Meticulously planned development
Conny Mathei
(Ref No. VI165882)
Alvorada 1
Arabian Ranches
Gazelle / Al Reem 3
Arabian Ranches
One of the Best Deals on the Market
Pat Mc Cleland
(Ref No. VI171407)
AED 285,000
4 BR
4,311 sq. ft.
Hattan
Arabian Ranches
AED 175,000
3 BR
3,128 sq. ft.
Mirador Phase 1
Arabian Ranches
AED 285,000
4 BR
4,311 sq. ft.
Meticulously planned development
Juliana Grebenchshikova
(Ref No. VI166337)
AED 490,000
5 BR
6,967 sq. ft.
Meticulously planned development
Adrian Popica
(Ref No. VI324746)
AED 360,000
4 BR
4,200 sq. ft.
A stunning family home
Rene Neil Dsouza
(Ref No. VI322604)
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April 2014
50
Dubai Marina for sale
Sulafa Tower
Dubai Marina
AED 1,250,000
1 BR
910 sq. ft.
Excellent value
Khurram Jameel Lodhi
(Ref No. AP325370)
Bonaire
Dubai Marina
Spectacular views
Fabio Lombardi
(Ref No. AP324770)
The Address Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina
Wide range of retail, entertainment and dining
Marion Digeon
(Ref No. AP284846)
Marina Heights
Dubai Marina
Premier location
Nina Pekina
(Ref No. AP65049)
AED 2,940,000
2 BR
1,347 sq. ft.
AED 2,700,000
3 BR
1,582 sq. ft.
Le Reve
Dubai Marina
A prestigious address
Urvashi Sidhapara
(Ref No. AP11777)
Marina Wharf 1
Dubai Marina
AED 1,200,000
1 BR
658 sq. ft.
Easy living
David Lawes
(Ref No. AP292429)
AED 1,800,000
Studio
487 sq. ft.
Ocean Heights
Dubai Marina
AED 25,000,000
5 BR
11,022 sq. ft.
Experience heights of luxury
Rita Mouawad
(Ref No. AP322013)
AED 25,500,000
4 BR
6,100 sq. ft.
51
Dubai Marina for rent
Bonaire
Dubai Marina
AED 170,000
2 BR
1,347 sq. ft.
Fully furnished with style and class
Fabio Lombardi
(Ref No. AP324770)
Emirates Crown
Dubai Marina
Elite Residence
Dubai Marina
Beachfront living at an attractive price
Nick Nuziale
(Ref No. AP321613)
AED 155,000
2 BR
1,335 sq. ft.
Princess Tower
Dubai Marina
AED 205,000
3 BR
2,018 sq. ft.
Brand new luxury apartments
Mohammad Osman Qamar
(Ref No. AP319714)
AED 320,000
3 BR
3,881 sq. ft.
Experience the height of luxury
Kapil Dhakan
(Ref No. AP315016)
Azure
Dubai Marina
Smart home living
Dorota Chudzik
(Ref No. AP301837)
bhomes.com
AED 95,000
1 BR
820 sq. ft.
Aurora
Dubai Marina
AED 190,000
2 BR
1,435 sq. ft.
A desirable address
Fabio Lombardi
(Ref No. AP325825)
April 2014
52
Downtown for sale
Boulevard Central 1
Downtown Dubai
Affordable luxury
Ghada Ghannam
(Ref No. AP325798)
AED 3,100,000
2 BR
1,063 sq. ft.
Tajer Residences
Downtown Dubai
AED 2,650,000
1 BR
1,076 sq. ft.
5 Star hotel living with everything you need
Abdul Sattar Murad
(Ref No. AP324921)
The Lofts - East
Downtown Dubai
AED 1,750,000
1 BR
958 sq. ft.
A desirable address
Anna Bulakhova
(Ref No. AP319602)
Boulevard Central 2
Downtown Dubai
AED 1,450,000
Studio
454 sq. ft.
Superior location
Sana Hajjar
(Ref No. AP265931)
The Address Downtown Dubai
Downtown Dubai
Affordable luxury
Mustapha Boulakhir
(Ref No. AP252654)
AED 10,000,000
2 BR
1,567 sq. ft.
Executive Towers Villas
Business Bay
An entertainers delight
Asal Abedi
(Ref No. VI318533)
AED 8,000,000
4 BR
9,287 sq. ft.
53
Downtown for rent
Burj Al Nujoom
Downtown Dubai
AED 130,000
2 BR
1,390 sq. ft.
An investor’s dream
Carole Ann Kasper
(Ref No. AP325591)
8 Boulevard Walk
Downtown Dubai
Affordable luxury
Raymund Salameda
(Ref No. AP317207)
The Lofts - West
Downtown Dubai
The Address Downtown Dubai
Downtown Dubai
AED 250,000
1 BR
877 sq. ft.
The best of city living
Asal Abedi
(Ref No. AP323868)
AED 170,000
2 BR
1,530 sq. ft.
Burj Views Podium
Downtown Dubai
Excellent value
Mouhanad Abou Fadel
(Ref No. AP258344)
Burj Khalifa - Armani Residences
Downtown Dubai
AED 260,000
1 BR
1,011 sq. ft.
Fitted with the latest in modern conveniences
Mustapha Boulakhir
(Ref No. AP321822)
AED 130,000
1 BR
906 sq. ft.
The Address Dubai Mall
Downtown Dubai
AED 700,000
3 BR
4,147 sq. ft.
5 Star hotel living with everything you need
Naveed Khan
(Ref No. AP320938)
AED 120,000
1 BR
914 sq. ft.
Spacious living
Jurate Alsaid
(Ref No. AP325144)
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April 2014
54
Palm Jumeirah for sale
Al Haseer (B7)
Palm Jumeirah
Live by the beach
Lola Ortikova
(Ref No. AP325952)
AED 3,200,000
2 BR
1,587 sq. ft.
Marina Residence 3
Palm Jumeirah
AED 15,700,000
4 BR
6,820 sq. ft.
Luxurious penthouse
Nina Pekina
(Ref No. AP325300)
Kempinski Palm Jumeirah Residence
Palm Jumeirah
AED 2,855,000
Studio
707 sq. ft.
5 Star hotel living with everything you need
Babur Ortikov
(Ref No. AP325249)
Fairmont Palm Residence - North
Palm Jumeirah
AED 2,350,000
1 BR
1,357 sq. ft.
5 Star hotel living with everything you need
Michael Cullen
(Ref No. AP74600)
Marina Residence 1
Palm Jumeirah
Experience heights of luxury
Sharon Sweet
(Ref No. AP289858)
AED 32,500,000
4 BR
9,927 sq. ft.
B Frond (Khalas Villas)
Palm Jumeirah
A stunning family home
Ali Tabrizi
(Ref No. VI319004)
AED 17,000,000
4 BR
5,000 sq. ft.
55
Palm Jumeirah for rent
Marina Residence 4
Palm Jumeirah
AED 180,000
2 BR
1,808 sq. ft.
State-of-the-art facilities
Kapil Dhakan
(Ref No. AP325989)
Canal Cove
Palm Jumeirah
Full ocean view
Sharon Sweet
(Ref No. VI176630)
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AED 250,000
2 BR
1,820 sq. ft.
Fabulous ocean views
Sharon Sweet
(Ref No. AP316279)
AED 400,000
4 BR
5,005 sq. ft.
A stunning family home
Rizwan Zabeehullah Shaikh
(Ref No. VI307015)
O Frond (Safawi Villas)
Palm Jumeirah
Fairmont Palm Residence - North
Palm Jumeirah
Fairmont Palm Residence - South
Palm Jumeirah
AED 245,000
2 BR
1,732 sq. ft.
A prestigious address
Jessica Winchester
(Ref No. AP319448)
A Frond (Fardh Villas)
Palm Jumeirah
AED 500,000
4 BR
5,000 sq. ft.
Full ocean view
Sharon Sweet
(Ref No. VI224543)
AED 490,000
5 BR
5,461 sq. ft.
Taj Grandeur Residences - Mughal
Palm Jumeirah
Amazing value
Fabio Lombardi
(Ref No. AP319096)
AED 250,000
2 BR
1,875 sq. ft.
D Frond (Barhi Villas)
Palm Jumeirah
AED 450,000
4 BR
5,000 sq. ft.
A desirable address
Inna Burgela Illingworth
(Ref No. VI174374)
April 2014
56
Jumeirah Lake Towers for sale
Jumeirah Bay Tower (X1)
Jumeirah Lake Towers
AED 1,250,000
1 BR
980 sq. ft.
Super deluxe finishings
Jawad Motiwala
(Ref No. APM296641)
Al Shera Tower
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Exceptional deal
Binu Abraham
(Ref No. APM215242)
Goldcrest Views 1
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Great family home
Sharfuddin Mohammed
(Ref No. AP323466)
AED 2,274,000
2 BR
1,780 sq. ft.
Saba Tower 2
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Amazing value
Rasha Moslyh
(Ref No. AP94480)
Dubai Arch Tower
Jumeirah Lake Towers
AED 1,300,000
1 BR
1,098 sq. ft.
Just move in
Jawad Motiwala
(Ref No. AP325204)
AED 1,650,000
2 BR
1,162 sq. ft.
Lake Shore Tower
Jumeirah Lake Towers
AED 1,650,000
2 BR
1,280 sq. ft.
High-rise towers
Jawad Motiwala
(Ref No. AP6858)
AED 7,000,000
5 BR
4,940 sq. ft.
57
Jumeirah Lake Towers for rent
Goldcrest Views 2
Jumeirah Lake Towers
AED 80,000
Studio
408 sq. ft.
The best of city living
Veerta Laul
(Ref No. AP325796)
Saba Tower 3
Jumeirah Lake Towers
AED 95,000
1 BR
847 sq. ft.
Direct marina views
Mohammad Osman Qamar
(Ref No. AP242410)
Jumeirah Bay Tower (X1)
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Close to all amenities
Pravin Patrick DMello
(Ref No. AP325157)
bhomes.com
Saba Tower 2
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Excellent value
Lazar Jakovljevic
(Ref No. AP325558)
AED 100,000
1 BR
1,005 sq. ft.
Al Shera Tower
Jumeirah Lake Towers
AED 145,000
2 BR
1,482 sq. ft.
Madina Tower
Jumeirah Lake Towers
AED 120,000
1 BR
1,028 sq. ft.
Fully furnished apartment
Jawad Motiwala
(Ref No. AP325106)
AED 175,000
3 BR
1,784 sq. ft.
A desirable address
Natalia Kostareva
(Ref No. AP325910)
April 2014
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DIFC
FOR SALE
Park Tower B
DIFC
AED 1,850,000
1 BR
1,066 sq. ft.
Smart home living
Nina Pekina
(Ref No. AP325938)
FOR SALE
Park Tower A
DIFC
Experience heights of luxury
Catherine Luethi
(Ref No. AP325499)
FOR SALE
Limestone House
DIFC
AED 3,350,000
2 BR
1,624 sq. ft.
A desirable address
Asif Shah
(Ref No. AP323023)
Limestone House
DIFC
Amazing value
Dimple Shah
(Ref No. AP295588)
AED 5,100,000
3 BR
2,417 sq. ft.
FOR SALE
The Index (One Central Park)
DIFC
A desirable address
Murad Ali Dib
(Ref No. APM291116)
AED 4,800,000
2 BR
2,357 sq. ft.
Exceptional deal
Wassim Abdallah
(Ref No. AP296318)
FOR RENT
Sky Gardens (DIFC)
DIFC
AED 2,150,000
1 BR
900 sq. ft.
Central and prestigious location
Svetlana Bochantseva
(Ref No. AP324998)
Excellent finish
Mohammad Mukram
(Ref No. AP320031)
AED 125,000
1 BR
872 sq. ft.
The Index (One Central Park)
DIFC
FOR SALE
FOR RENT
The Index (One Central Park)
DIFC
AED 2,680,000
2 BR
1,582 sq. ft.
FOR SALE
AED 340,000
3 BR
5,104 sq. ft.
FOR RENT
Park Tower B
DIFC
Exquisitely designed
Anahit Gevorgyan
(Ref No. AP234525)
AED 135,000
2 BR
1,320 sq. ft.
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Jumeirah Village Circle
FOR SALE
Seasons Community - Summer
Jumeirah Village Circle
AED 760,000
1 BR
703 sq. ft.
Amazing value
Naveed Khan
(Ref No. AP312914)
FOR SALE
Mediterranean Townhouse
Jumeirah Village Triangle
Amazing capital growth
Muneeb Khan Mohammed
(Ref No. VI324419)
AED 2,999,000
2 BR
2,992 sq. ft.
Now’s the time to make the move
Binu Abraham
(Ref No. TH325176)
Seasons Community - Autumn
Jumeirah Village Circle
12 Cheque Contract
Nilgun Akay
(Ref No. AP325152)
FOR RENT
Seasons Community - Autumn
Jumeirah Village Circle
Excellent value
Conny Mathei
(Ref No. VI321185)
bhomes.com
AED 150,000
4 BR
3,474 sq. ft.
Seasons Community - Autumn
Jumeirah Village Circle
AED 65,000
1 BR
587 sq. ft.
Just move in
Narges Motaleb
(Ref No. AP325561)
FOR RENT
FOR SALE
Mediterranean Townhouse
Jumeirah Village Triangle
AED 1,650,000
1 BR
1,936 sq. ft.
FOR SALE
AED 65,000
1 BR
647 sq. ft.
FOR RENT
Seasons Community - Summer
Jumeirah Village Circle
AED 60,000
1 BR
646 sq. ft.
Relaxed ambience
Janette Ceniza
(Ref No. AP325753)
FOR RENT
Seasons Community - Autumn
Jumeirah Village Circle
AED 60,000
1 BR
647 sq. ft.
A place to call home
Shahzad Anwar
(Ref No. AP325911)
April 2014
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The Greens
FOR SALE
Golf Tower 1
The Greens
AED 2,700,000
2 BR
1,418 sq. ft.
Exceptional deal
Robert Allsopp
(Ref No. AP6155)
FOR SALE
Al Arta 4
The Greens
Stimulating environment
Martina Plumley
(Ref No. AP1127)
FOR RENT
Al Samar 2
The Greens
Stimulating environment
Martina Plumley
(Ref No. AP162222)
AED 1,600,000
1 BR
1,087 sq. ft.
AED 100,000
1 BR
754 sq. ft.
FOR SALE
Al Ghaf 2
The Greens
AED 3,550,000
4 BR
2,398 sq. ft.
Excellent value
Khurram Jameel Lodhi
(Ref No. AP324318)
FOR RENT
Al Alka 3
The Greens
Easy living
Syed Wajih Uddin Ahmed
(Ref No. AP258836)
AED 90,000
1 BR
758 sq. ft.
FOR RENT
Al Sidir 3
The Greens
AED 255,000
4 BR
2,475 sq. ft.
Fully furnished with style and class
Rinku Ramesh Sawlani
(Ref No. AP322735)
Ask the agent
Nicole Burt, senior residential consultant, Green Community office
Demand is strong for properties in the
Green Community, in Dubai Investment
Park 1. This is a leasehold community
with villas, bungalows and townhouses
ranging in size from 4,176 square feet
to 5,900 square feet, plus low-rise
apartments with floor plans of between
930 square feet and 3,500 square feet.
Although prices continue to rise both
in the rental and sales markets, the
properties in this popular community
still represent excellent value for money,
compared to similar properties in other
communities.
Dubai Investment Park continues
to grow, with four good schools and a
number of well-known supermarkets
in the area. In addition, a new hospital
located right next to the community will
shortly open, and a number of new hotels
have been scheduled for construction in
the area.
Its close proximity to Jebel Ali Port
and Dubai World Central, as well as the
upcoming Expo 2020 site, makes it an
excellent place for businesses to base
themselves – which residential properties
will benefit from.
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The Springs
FOR SALE
Signature Villas
Emirates Living
AED 30,000,000
7 BR
11,000 sq. ft.
5 Star hotel living with everything you need
Arvinder Singh
(Ref No. VI325685)
FOR SALE
Springs 11 (Springs Phase 1C)
Emirates Living
A great family option
Marion Digeon
(Ref No. VI324129)
FOR SALE
Springs 15 (Springs Phase 1A)
Emirates Living
AED 3,350,000
3 BR
2,455 sq. ft.
A great family option
Mehroz Abdul Majeed
(Ref No. VI233140)
Springs 14 (Springs Phase 1B)
Emirates Living
Everything on your doorstep
Rasha Moslyh
(Ref No. VI321206)
bhomes.com
AED 3,750,000
3 BR
2,750 sq. ft.
FOR RENT
Springs 12 (Springs Phase 2A)
Emirates Living
Looking for lifestyle
Sharfuddin Mohammed
(Ref No. VI164440)
AED 200,000
3 BR
2,745 sq. ft.
Ideal family living
Jasleen Sandhu
(Ref No. VI324986)
FOR RENT
Springs 2 (Springs Phase 7)
Emirates Living
AED 4,158,589
3 BR
3,800 sq. ft.
Premier location
Roy Yacoub
(Ref No. VI322022)
A stunning family home
Rengin Gopinathan Pillai
(Ref No. VI317415)
AED 210,000
3 BR
3,700 sq. ft.
Springs 6 (Springs Phase 4A)
Emirates Living
FOR SALE
FOR RENT
Springs 15 (Springs Phase 1A)
Emirates Living
AED 2,400,000
2 BR
1,750 sq. ft.
FOR SALE
AED 205,000
3 BR
3,000 sq. ft.
FOR RENT
Springs 5 (Springs Phase 4B)
Emirates Living
AED 210,000
3 BR
2,800 sq. ft.
Self-contained development
Julieta Kitova
(Ref No. VI176671)
April 2014
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Dubailand for sale
Skycourts Tower C
Dubailand
AED 1,125,000
2 BR
1,092 sq. ft.
Easy living
Angela Kalaitsidou
(Ref No. AP226329)
Family Villa
Green Community - DIP
A stunning family home
Rinku Ramesh Sawlani
(Ref No. VI324999)
Townhouse
Green Community - DIP
One of the Best Deals on the Market
Victoria Rushton
(Ref No. VI3131)
Garden West Apartments
Green Community - DIP
A motivated seller
Victoria Rushton
(Ref No. AP3470)
AED 5,500,000
5 BR
5,900 sq. ft.
Bungalow
Green Community - DIP
AED 800,000
Studio
495 sq. ft.
Garden East Apartments
Green Community - DIP
AED 2,425,000
2 BR
1,862 sq. ft.
Assured rental income
Nicole Burt
(Ref No. AP3422)
AED 4,300,000
4 BR
4,200 sq. ft.
A great family option
Hannah Bakshani
(Ref No. VI321145)
AED 3,700,000
3 BR
4,176 sq. ft.
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Dubailand for rent
Ritaj - Block F
Dubai Investment Park
AED 100,000
2 BR
1,416 sq. ft.
Excellent finish
Ruth Dugard
(Ref No. AP324767)
Victory Heights - Oliva
Dubailand
Terrace Apartments
Green Community - DIP
Spacious living
Juliana Grebenchshikova
(Ref No. AP158103)
AED 240,000
3 BR
4,736 sq. ft.
Private Villa
Dubailand
AED 235,000
3 BR
5,813 sq. ft.
Great family home
Angela Kalaitsidou
(Ref No. VI325231)
AED 195,000
3 BR
2,558 sq. ft.
A great family option
Abi Odimayo
(Ref No. VI299061)
Townhouse
Green Community - DIP
Great family home
Nicole Burt
(Ref No. VI158164)
bhomes.com
AED 230,000
3 BR
4,176 sq. ft.
Family Villa
Green Community - DIP
AED 260,000
5 BR
5,900 sq. ft.
A stunning family home
Hannah Bakshani
(Ref No. VI268876)
April 2014
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Jumeirah Beach Residence for sale
Al Bateen Residences
Dubai Marina
Panoramic views
Julieta Kitova
(Ref No. AP325965)
Shams 4
Dubai Marina
The jewel in the crown
Nick Nuziale
(Ref No. AP267859)
Sadaf 8
Dubai Marina
Beachfront living at an attractive price
Michael Cullen
(Ref No. AP6784)
AED 4,710,000
3 BR
2,308 sq. ft.
Rimal 6
Dubai Marina
AED 4,299,000
3 BR
1,900 sq. ft.
Breathtaking sea views
Victor Danu
(Ref No. AP325261)
Rimal 6
Dubai Marina
AED 3,890,000
3 BR
1,900 sq. ft.
A resort style community
Victor Danu
(Ref No. AP325260)
AED 2,100,000
1 BR
1,080 sq. ft.
Sadaf 6
Dubai Marina
AED 2,350,000
1 BR
1,337 sq. ft.
Self-contained development
Anahit Gevorgyan
(Ref No. AP5975)
AED 3,975,000
4 BR
2,400 sq. ft.
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Jumeirah Beach Residence for rent
Rimal 4
Dubai Marina
AED 200,000
3 BR
1,929 sq. ft.
Exclusive residence
Kristina Titova
(Ref No. AP301061)
Bahar 1
Dubai Marina
AED 135,000
2 BR
1,277 sq. ft.
Beachfront living at an attractive price
Kristina Titova
(Ref No. AP324916)
Sadaf 8
Dubai Marina
Direct marina views
Aleksandra Majcherek
(Ref No. AP269236)
bhomes.com
Amwaj 4
Dubai Marina
Easy living
Yasser Zabalawi
(Ref No. AP324576)
AED 225,000
4 BR
2,827 sq. ft.
Sadaf 6
Dubai Marina
AED 105,000
1 BR
1,170 sq. ft.
Rimal 1
Dubai Marina
AED 140,000
2 BR
1,352 sq. ft.
Self-contained development
Jasleen Sandhu
(Ref No. AP325477)
AED 175,000
3 BR
1,871 sq. ft.
Central and prestigious location
Kapil Dhakan
(Ref No. AP171697)
April 2014
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Jumeirah Park
FOR SALE
Jumeirah Park
Jumeirah Park
AED 4,900,000
3 BR
3,527 sq. ft.
Dynamic development
Anahit Gevorgyan
(Ref # VI242614)
FOR SALE
Jumeirah Park
Jumeirah Park
Attractive investment opportunity
Yasser Zabalawi
(Ref No. VI320488)
FOR RENT
Jumeirah Park
Jumeirah Park
Great family home
Neveen Abdulahad
(Ref No. VI325851)
AED 4,700,000
3 BR
3,527 sq. ft.
AED 320,000
4 BR
4,335 sq. ft.
FOR SALE
Jumeirah Park
Jumeirah Park
Attractive investment opportunity
Gulshan Ara
(Ref No. VI307691)
FOR RENT
Jumeirah Park
Jumeirah Park
AED 6,900,000
4 BR
4,335 sq. ft.
AED 190,000
3 BR
3,063 sq. ft.
Brand new
Narges Motaleb
(Ref # VI319581)
FOR RENT
Jumeirah Park
Jumeirah Park
AED 190,000
3 BR
3,063 sq. ft.
Home sweet home
Darko Dumancic
(Ref No. VI325757)
Ask the agent
Jawad Motiwala, residential consultant, JLT office
Jumeirah Park is one of the areas
located in New Dubai and is an
enviable and attractive district to live
in, due to the security and comfort it
provides families residing there.
Jumeirah Park is a 350-hectare wide
community. This encloses 2,000 chic
and stylish family houses, surrounded
by parks and a vast number of
facilities for the residents to take
advantage of.
Arguably one of Nakheel’s best
projects, the area has been built with
the finest-quality materials and it is
well planned in terms of unit layout.
Clients who view the homes are
not only impressed by the location
of Jumeirah Park, but also by the
remarkable details, flooring, and
spacious layouts.
Another plus point of this location
is that residents are able to travel
easily to Discovery Gardens, Jumeirah
Village Triangle, Emirates Living,
and also the Sheikh Zayed Road – an
important factor.
Over the coming months, many
families will settle in Jumeirah Park
as the prices are reasonable and
finance can be obtained.
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Short-term rentals
Jumeirah Bay Tower (X1)
Jumeirah Lake Towers
AED 18,000
1 BR
880 sq. ft.
Panoramic view of Dubai’s impressive skyline
Rhonda Wright
(Ref No. APM325899)
Miska 4
Downtown Dubai
Brand new luxury apartments
Cherryl Cartagena
(Ref No. APM297083)
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AED 34,950
3 BR
1,884 sq. ft.
5 Star hotel living with everything you need
Maria Rhodora Layug
(Ref No. APM323799)
AED 18,000
1 BR
1,188 sq. ft.
Wide range of retail, entertainment and dining
Selma Dsouza
(Ref No. APM323265)
The Lofts - West
Downtown Dubai
Shams 1
Dubai Marina
Sahab 2
Dubai Marina
Iris Blue
Dubai Marina
Unobstructed views of the marina
Cherryl Cartagena
(Ref No. APM291152)
AED 21,000
2 BR
1,263 sq. ft.
Affordable luxury
Jalpa Gajria
(Ref No. APM323350)
AED 32,010
3 BR
2,205 sq. ft.
Sophisticated waterfront community
Selma Dsouza
(Ref No. APM320285)
AED 22,800
1 BR
933 sq. ft.
Marina Park
Dubai Marina
Saba Tower 2
Jumeirah Lake Towers
AED 19,800
2 BR
1,162 sq. ft.
Exceptional deal
Cherryl Cartagena
(Ref No. APM317444)
AED 24,900
2 BR
1,547 sq. ft.
Dubai Gate 1
Jumeirah Lake Towers
AED 10,500
Studio
539 sq. ft.
Easy living
Cherryl Cartagena
(Ref No. APM285940)
April 2014
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House
76
BH lust-have
French fancies
Gautier has a mature collection of adult furniture
The French furniture company may be celebrating its oneyear anniversary in Dubai but the collection has certainly
matured since its original inception.
Taking advantage of the baby boom in the 1960s, Gautier
was founded to provide stylish bedroom furniture for
newborns and children. The range has since evolved to cater
to the fast-paced world that tech-savvy kids now live in, plus
mum and dad who trail behind. Gautier has a distinct range
of contemporary adult furniture for the bedroom, living
room, dining room and home office.
We love Gautier’s artistic, floating shelving (pictured),
which adds interest to wall space and creates stylish storage
solutions for everyday objects. Who knows, kids may look up
from their iPads long enough to notice the books. gautier.fr
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