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Welcome The first quarter always draws comparisons with the previous year. What was everyone talking about in Q1 2014? The introduction of the mortgage cap and doubling title deed registrations, to curb flipping and encourage long-term investors and end-users. Fastforward a year and end-users are taking up a larger chunk of the market share. If you’re ready to buy get the lowdown on the market on page 49, consider moving Downtown on page 52 and view the best properties all over the city from page 54.

Another hot topic is the textured surfaces trending in 2015 – read how concrete is coming to the fore in our Trend Report. Our home tour in DIFC is the polar opposite, with glossy finishes and sophisticated furniture – we reveal how to buy the look on page 36.

Also in this issue: we celebrate the revival of retro mid-century style, explore new garden trends and steal some delicious recipes from our favourite celebrity chefs who are in town for February’s Dubai Food Festival.

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Contents

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12. The Design Digest

28. Ask the Experts

See what’s new in the world of home interiors this month

Tips for boys’ bedrooms and adding value to your house

16. My Style

30. Elements of Luxury

Gaby Malek reveals how he gets a better sleep at home

This apartment in DIFC is equipped with hotel comforts

18. Designer Spotlight

36. Buy the Look

Arne Jacobsen’s Series 7™ turns 60 with two new chairs

Bring the hotel home with these nice ‘n’ neutral pieces

20. Scratching the Surface

38. Retro-Modern Revival

Which textures are making waves in the surface sector

Why the distinct lines of the 1960s are back in vogue

26. Superior Exteriors

41. Join the Food Festivities

The new tech and trends that are landscaping our gardens

Famous chefs from Dubai’s Food Fest share their recipes

House 47. Property of the Month

54. Property Listings

Enjoy a great location at Dubai World Trade Center

Your comprehensive guide to the best homes across the city

49. Market Watch

60. Island Life

Our expert reveals how oil prices are shaping stability

Residents on Palm Jumeirah enjoy luxury on the doorstep

50. On the Map

66. Ask the Agent

Find your way around Dubai with our colour-coded map

Why Green Community is still the best value for money

52. Move to... Downtown

70. Life’s a Beach

Why it’s tempting to live amongst the icons of Dubai

Families love JBR with the beach and malls close by

53. Homes to View

76. Editor’s Pick

These apartments have a rare view of Burj Khalifa

Spring ahead with these refreshing coastal trends

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Feeling blue From stonewashed denim to the brightest skies, the colour that’s clouding our horizons for the coming year is blue.

While light aqua will put a spring in your step as we head into summer – paired with crisp whites and coastal accents – the darker, moody hues in the spectrum will add elegance and drama. While traditionally a masculine colour, the rich, saturated, confident attitude of royal blue works well in any room, especially bedrooms and living rooms. And as we live by the sea under a cloudless sky, what better way to connect to the natural elements that surround us than by bringing this feel-good colour into our homes.

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The Design Digest What’s new in the world of interiors Shafar in the Sunshine State Leading Emirati artists and designers are spreading the word about Middle East culture with a special exhibition at the Fowler Museum, Los Angeles. Homegrown talent Khalid Shafar is showing his Fallen Palm bench at the Past Forward exhibition, which aims to create a greater understanding of the UAE. Until March 8; fowler.ucla.edu

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Colombini Casa’s first UAE showroom opened one year ago in Dubai and the Italians are celebrating its first anniversary with exciting collections for 2015, promoting authentic design and bespoke furnishings to suit every space, style and budget. Available at Finasi; finasi.ae

A glass act

Add some glamour to your table with several beautiful new glassware collections from Silica.

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TRUMP THIS While Sir Donald Trump is renowned for being one of the world’s richest businessmen, you won’t need to break the bank to buy his new home accessories collection. Trump Home is surprising affordable while exuding luxurious glamour. Head to Lifestyle, Mall of the Emirates, to see the exclusive range of mirrored tissue boxes, feathered candleholders and ornate lamps in burnished gold, bronze and silver. lifestylegulf.com

Spread the love Take romance into the garden with an intimate daybed from Fiore Rosso’s 2015 collection. BH loves this Prince daybed (AED15,200) with its cosy cushions and beautiful canopy. fiore-rosso.com

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One to watch Susan Shup in her studio; her poetic paintings and top are availble at OTT

OMG, it’s OTT! OTT, one of Dubai’s coolest fashion labels has created a sister line that will collaborate with a number of renowned artists both here and abroad.

OTT – an acronym for Over The Top – lives up to its name with its first artistic liaison. Susan Shup has created five colourful, large-scale paintings with poetic daubs conveying humour, romance, rock and pop, while a complementary fashion line brings these pictures to life on funky skirts and tops. “I find it so intriguing and satisfying to see my art

come to life in other mediums, like fashion,” says the artist. “It thrills me to have my drawings walk down the street on a fabulous tee-shirt, skirt or jacket – the prints are almost 3D. This incredible collection has captured perfectly the spirit of my art.” Launched by two Emiratis, OTT is a local label that’s received international attention from stockists. Paris-based Shup is also widely known, having worked with a number of luxury labels, including Hermes. byott.com

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My style...

Gaby Malek The CEO of Better Sleep reveals how nature, books and – essentially – his bedroom are important aspects of his home

Where do you live? I live with my wife and son in an apartment in Barsha.

We’ve been there five years. It is conveniently located and very close to the Better Sleep showroom.

Sum up your home décor… It is an eclectic mix of objects and art that is not complex but relaxing with a good flow of energy.

What inspires your style? Nature. As we evolve and live in a busy city there is an inclination to go back to nature. You develop a certain maturity in realizing what you like and refining your tastes.

Comfort does become an important factor that you tend to incorporate into your style.

How does your personality come through?

In my artworks and books. I collect modern and contemporary art and my love of books of different genres has resulted in a varied collection of literature, such as politics, business, biographies, art and other genres.

Where is your favourite spot? That’s my bed, because it’s comfortable and practical. It allows me to work and answer emails, spend time relaxing and reading and it’s also the place I spend quality time with my son. It seems to be the centre of our home.

What is your favourite item? A smiling picture of my son. It is full of good energy and instantly makes me smile, too.

Which designers do you admire? I like a couple of different designers and I’m lucky to own a few pieces by them. One

Malek (inset) is a fan of Patricia Urquiola (image courtesy of GANDIABLASCO)

of the designers is Jan Van Lierde and I have an Artemide Light he designed.

It stood out because it is beautiful and futuristic and it is a statement piece.

We have had it for 10 years. Charles Eames is another favourite and I have an iconic Ottoman Chair that is very comfortable and durable. Another simple yet stunning piece we own is a George Nelson clock; it is vibrant red, looks like the sun and also happens to match our bookcase. Patricia Urquiola and Ron Arad are other designers I admire.

The CEO loves his Yatsan bed from Better Sleep

How much does your job influence your style? A lot and it’s mainly in the bedroom area. I try to have the perfect relaxing environment with the ideal products to ensure a great night’s sleep.

How many items from Better Sleep do you own? I have a variety of items that we sell at our store, such as a Tempur mattress complemented by a Yatsan bed frame. My son’s bedroom has a mattress and bed from the Italian brand PerDormire.

Ron Arad is an admired designer

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February wishlist Create a romantic mood for Valentine’s day

It’s playtime Explore a treasure trove of children’s furniture at Indigo Living’s new kids’ store Miranda Kerr Friendship tea cup and saucer for Royal Albert, AED245, Jashanmal

Poly cushion, AED59, Homes R Us

Pink picnic barbecue, AED45, Clas Ohlson

As children grow up, so do their likes and dislikes. A visit to Indigo Living’s new children’s store in our capital’s latest landmark, Yas Mall, is sure to keep the whole family happy. While a select range of kids’ furniture is available at all Indigo Living shops, WKLV LV WKH FRPSDQ\·V ÀUVW GHGLFDWHG kids’ store in the Middle East. Not only is there an extensive range of bedroom furniture, desks, storage options and accessories, there’s also a special in-store entertainment zone where kids can play while their parents shop around the mall. What’s more, all toys are made from natural and non-toxic materials, making playtime safe as well as fun. The company’s signature Archie range presents the perfect space-saving bed for children to grow up with, in classic colours and a cool retro style. Noah is also popular, with chunky handles, lots of storage options and a bright ivory-white palette that will prove to be versatile over the years.

Live beautifully, with Indigo Living.

Box of roses, AED1,300, Maison des Fleurs

Abu Dhabi Yas Mall, level one, Ferrari World entrance +971 2 6261184 Al Wahda Mall, inside OOD Life +971 2 4410688 Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road, Safa Park Interchange +971 4 3466934

Floral photo frame, AED155, Zara Home

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Designer spotlight

Republic of Fritz Hansen

Celebrating 60 years in great shape

This year Arne Jacobsen’s iconic Series 7™ chair has reached a diamond age, 60 years in the making. Paying homage to the anniversary of these stackable seats, Republic of Fritz Hansen is launching two special jubilee models based on the concept ‘opposites attract’. One is dramatic with a dark blue lacquer shell and powder-coated burnished legs, while its feminine twin is dressed in pale pink with 24-carat gold-plated legs.

These chairs celebrate the diversity of contexts that Jacobsen’s chair performed during its first 60 years,

comments the manufacturer, having been featured across the world, from New York’s MoMA to Centre Bakery in Tokyo. The Danish designer pioneered the aesthetic of Nordic simplicity and made furniture that was practical yet alluring and wholly unique. With its sleek and simple swan-neck lines and slightly concave seat, Series 7™ exemplifies these qualities.

Not only did it propel both the manufacturer and the designer into the history books when it first launched in 1955 but it has become one of the mostly highly sold designs during the

last six decades. Its perfect shape, formed by exploiting the possibilities of lamination, is still as durable as ever, states Republic of Fritz Hansen, a company that has become synonymous with Danish design legacies.

While Jacobsen attained perfection in the form and function of Series 7™, it is still maintained in the creation of this classic: the veneer is handpicked by the most skilled of experts while 22 individual hands check the quality of each chair before it leaves the factory floor. Available at Ikonhouse in Al Quoz; fritzhansen.com

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Turning houses into homes

Collective wall décor, POA, Al Huzaifa Furniture

Get expert interior design advice with Indigo Living’s Design Consultancy service Multi 8 Belle Collection candelabra, AED1,200 to AED1,700, De Vecchi

The start of the year is always a great time to freshen up your home décor, but where do you start? Get expert advice from Indigo Living’s Design Consultancy service and take home complete furniture packages that will transform your home with fashionable and stylish options.

Tropical cushion, AED155, Zara Home

“At Indigo Living we strive to create the perfect setting for our customers to live beautifully,” explains John McLennan, Managing Director at Indigo Living. “Our expert design consultants have the ability to not only make a space look a certain way but also add character and feel to that look.”

You can choose from a free in-store consultation or a personal home visit. With either service, specialist consultants will guide you through Indigo Living’s contemporary furniture collections and accessories and suggest a number of looks that will suit both your lifestyle and your budget.

Live beautifully, with Indigo Living.

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Jane Seymore Sage Glen box, AED219, Lifestyle

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BUILDING BLOCKS We’re reconnecting with the Earth and using her materials as Mother Nature intended. Untreated woods, light linens, natural dyes and LEED certifications are all hitting our nature radar. Brickwork has also caught our attention: H Furniture’s brick table gets back to basics, mixing a naturally oiled wooden top with a redbrick base, the fundamental materials of construction.

Tom Dixon, Maison&Objet’s Designer of the Year 2014, has also got his hands dirty with a limited edition Mud collection of stationary, made from unvarnished redbrick, for a raw and natural approach to product design.

These building blocks of design are proving popular, with Mud selling out prior to its showcase at Maison&Objet in Paris last month.

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Left: Brick Table, H Furniture; below: FLASTER tiles, Ivanka

Concrete city Concrete, a trusted protagonist behind the scenes, is stepping into the limelight with many interior designers turning to this unlikely material.

“I use a lot of natural materials so it’s contemporary but raw and organic,” comments interior designer Marie Laurent, founder of Marie Laurent Architecture, on her projects in Dubai Marina. “We like working with cement that looks like cement; we like working with wood that looks like wood; so we usually avoid any shiny or overly polished materials in the interior architecture – which is the antithesis of traditional Arabic interior design.”

This rough ‘n’ ready material rocks industrial chic, in stark contrast to traditional sleek and polished Middle East finishes. This is not a new concept – just look at the loft apartments in SoHo, New York – but it’s starting to catch on in the UAE. Surface designers are beginning to fuse Middle East patterns into this modest material to create decorative surfaces for floors and walls. Hungarian company Ivanka Studio employs a creative perspective on what is otherwise widely viewed as an industrial material. The company’s colourful FLASTER tiles have been picked up by London’s famous department store Liberty, Wahaca restaurants and other commercial and residential projects. Head to Superstudio in Al Quoz to sample the tiles in Dubai. bhomes.com

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CLEAN LIVING While textured surfaces like leather and hammered metal are in vogue, they also create small undulations that can harbour bacteria, warns Ali Maarrawi, general manager for Cosentino in the Middle East. Cosentino’s Silestone line LV WKH ÀUVW DQG RQO\ TXDUW] VXUIDFH in the market with antibacterial protection – essential for daily life in kitchens or bathrooms. This is new to the Middle East and could revolutionise hygiene across homes and the hospitality sector.

“Our Silestone worktop has a patented bacteriostatic protection which utilises Ag+, the chemical symbol for silver on the periodic table,” explains Maarrawi. “The silver particles integrated in the material bhomes.com

stop bacteria from multiplying and inhibit it, which is so important for cooking and for hygiene. Bacteria have a short lifespan but they can procreate SUROLÀFDOO\ LI WKH\ LQFXEDWH ZLWKLQ a pore of a countertop. So we have FUHDWHG D QRQ SRURXV TXDUW] ZRUNWRS by compressing it under a power of 10,000 tonnes, making it more hygienic to use than granite and marble. This isn’t something people know, so we are trying to create more awareness about it. This task is not easy when you are trying to change the force of habit but the technology used in manufacturing Silestone with bacteriostatic treatment is an important evolution in the countertop industry.”

In 1991 the family-owned company

pioneered Silestone quartz, which is made from 93% natural stones from its quarries in Brazil and Spain, its home country. As well as being hygienic it’s one of the most hardwearing and resilient surfaces – essential qualities when you’re cooking up a storm. :KLOH D SROLVKHG ÀQLVK LV WUDGLWLRQDO for Silestone surfaces, Cosentino’s Suede surface gives it a tactile matt HIIHFW DQG WKH UXVWLF 9ROFDQR ÀQLVK LV EHFRPLQJ SRSXODU 7KLV XQLTXH VXUIDFH imitates a slightly rougher surface like stone, while being smooth to the touch.

Feel it for yourself at one of Cosentino’s UAE retailers, including Hacker, Poggenpohl, SieMatic, Santos and Scavolini, among many others. cosentino.com February 2015

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Gorgeous grains The rough textures, raw grains and knotted smiles on salvaged wood are no longer the preserve of country homes nestled amidst green hills. This natural look works well in leafy communities like Arabian Ranches and Al Barari, desert-bordered villas in Silicon Oasis and Jumeirah Park, and coastal homes in Jumeirah and The Palm, where salt and

sand breeze in perennially. Customary wood-made furniture like tables, shelves and cabinets are celebrating the natural form and texture of wood this year. You’ll see them made from rough-hewn planks and timber seemingly straight off the tree.

This wabi-sabi style is at its best with a ‘live edge’, where the exposed surface is left rough-cut for a raw and crafted look.

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Ask the experts Revitalise your home with advice from the pros

“How can I appreciate the value of my villa?”

Gerhard Fouquet, The Springs

Modify to maximise space, says Mohammed Akif, managing director at Hammer & Nail The original plans by developers have a lot of space that’s not utilised or applied to the maximum. So, if I own a two-bedroom property in The Springs for AED2million, for example, I can make that become AED2.5million very easily by spending just AED60,000 and increasing its size to three bedrooms or adding a garden extension. When I sell it I will stand out from other villas in the area, and I will also benefit from the extra space while I live there.

I also recommend maximising a closed kitchen by opening it up into the dining and living room. This will let more light in and it will look brighter and more spacious. Any kitchen –

closed or open-plan – can be modified with modular contemporary fittings.

Having a white base is a popular colour scheme as it gives the room the feeling of light and space. Developers tend to create bathrooms with basic fittings.

Over the last five years the trend has gone from a tub shower to a standing shower and creating a hotel look at home – this is popular.

In Dubai a lot of people have garden parties because of the great weather and they want space for this, so extending the living room onto a veranda outside is a good option.

The culture of having a driver is getting very high now but developers do not provide a room like they do for a maid. I suggest building a driver’s room connected to the villa so you can maximise on space and add value, as

buyers will see a property with both a maid’s and a driver’s room as the perfect investment. This can all be done with planning permission.

In terms of interior fit outs there is a big change with people choosing the right things that will last five or six years, rather than continuously updating. Go for a classy look with modern touches.

You can add value (and comfort) by creating storage space. Customised cabinets in the garage or extending your wardrobes to the ceiling are good options. For your living room, instead of buying a sofa you can have one made bespoke with a wooden or block platform and a mattress and cushions on top.

The space underneath the platform will provide lots of storage room and this is very much preferred nowadays.

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Rawan Malhas, design supervisor at Interiors, answers your questions â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a small entrance, how do I make it welcoming?â&#x20AC;? Tracy Hampton, The Greens A small entrance can still extend a big welcome to your guests. There are plenty of tips to get the most out of the small space you have. One way is by defining the space with warm colours as they give a welcoming feeling. Use light colours so as not to make the space look smaller. We recommend warm beige tones with a hint of sea green. You can also place a runner at the entrance as this will draw your guests in. Create an eye-catching wall display using framed paintings or ornamental mirrors in different sizes and welcoming quotes. Mirrors are important assets in any entry and create the illusion of extra space. Finally, use a statement console that will stand out. A signature piece, like a Venetian mirrored console, is a great option.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good look for a boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bedroom thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contemporary but wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t date?â&#x20AC;? Dani Taylor, Sports City I can suggest implementing these four points of advice: 1. Paint the walls in a neutral colour that will be suitable for all ages â&#x20AC;&#x201C; earthy colours wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t restrict you and they have a masculine edge.

2. To add brighter colours use accents, such as cushions or a bedcover in different hues from his favourite palette. When you feel these are dated or heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outgrown them the cushions are easy to replace.

3. Use minimalistic furniture in natural wood.

4. Go for simple Roman blinds on the windows rather than drapes, as they are timeless. You can also treat the blind as an accent piece for colour.

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One homeowner in DIFC has brought the sumptuous hotel lifestyle home. The British owner of this resplendent threebedroom apartment in the prestigious Limestone House oozes luxury and comfort, with glossy surfaces, sleek styling, bespoke furniture throughout and both privacy and entertainment catered for.

8QKDSS\ ZLWK WKH EODQG Ă&#x20AC;QLVKHV lack of natural light and low-end appliances provided by the developer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a bugbear of many owner-occupiers in Dubai â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the businessman employed Elemento to completely redesign the interiors into a place he could call home.

Every aspect has been tailored to create a truly unique look â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from the made-to-measure soft furnishings and discrete storage to the ambient lighting and neutral colour palette. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I must say that I do not have

ÂśDUWLVWLF Ă DLU¡ DQG , Ă&#x20AC;QG LW YHU\ GLIĂ&#x20AC;FXOW to conceptualise and envisage the end product,â&#x20AC;? admits the owner, who bought the apartment last year due to its convenient proximity to his business operations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The end result is pleasing to me and exceeds that which I had imagined. In fact, they seem to know me and my needs better than I do myself.â&#x20AC;?

He asked Elemento to create a comfortable home where he could relax DIWHU ORQJ KRXUV LQ WKH RIĂ&#x20AC;FH ,PSRUWDQW factors included adding unobtrusive storage space, enhanced lighting features, implementing clean lines and an easy-to-maintain aesthetic and â&#x20AC;&#x201C; most importantly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; incorporating his La-Z-Boy loungers.

When asked about the polished, hotel look of the bedrooms, he admits it was intentional. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maybe over the years I have spent too long in such hotels and now such a style feels like home,â&#x20AC;? he laughs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The design brief was to deliver a stylish, comfortable and luxurious apartment that was also functional and LQFRUSRUDWHG DQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FH VSDFH Âľ DGGV -XOLH Doran, design director and co-founder of Elemento.

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The end result is pleasing to me and exceeds that which I had imagined â&#x20AC;&#x153;One particular design element, which was extremely challenging, was the requirement to accommodate his extensive collection of books, records, CDs, DVDs and cassettes, plus the vast array of audio equipment. The core request is basically simple to explain but was challenging to achieve â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the DSDUWPHQW KDG WR UHĂ HFW P\ FOLHQW¡V lifestyle without appearing to be an RIĂ&#x20AC;FH ERRNVKRS RU D UHFRUG VWRUH Âľ This has certainly been achieved and none of these elements are directly displayed in the sleek apartment.

Instead, books and records are secreted behind a series of bespoke wall panels and cabinetry. However, there are KLQWV WKDW D PXVLF DĂ&#x20AC;FLRQDGR OLYHV KHUH D ODUJH SRS DUW SDLQWLQJ RI -RQ Lennon makes a statement in the wellappointed living room and a triptych of Beatles album covers adds colour to the RIĂ&#x20AC;FH As well as music and art, the owner likes to entertain at home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Therefore, it was essential to provide a relaxing area where he and his guests could be completely at ease,â&#x20AC;? explains Doran, who has worked with the client before. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A dining area was created and a separate relaxing space, adjacent to a well stocked, impressive bar, enables my client to socialise in complete comfort. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One further aspect of my clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifestyle, which is of extreme importance, is his two La-Z-Boy chairs which had to be incorporated into the overall design â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a place where he is able to really relax. Everything in the design UHĂ HFWV P\ FOLHQW¡V QHHG WR EH SURYLGHG with a home that enables him to live the lifestyle of his choice.â&#x20AC;?

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architecture. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a question of making the best use of the space available,â&#x20AC;? says the businessman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Within this limitation, one can make the best use of the kitchen-dining room combination to involve dinner guests in the whole process and ensure a more sociable and convivial dining experience.â&#x20AC;?

He names this area as one of the highlights of his home, with ample countertop space and sociable seating.

The living room and study top the list, with the former providing a relaxed space that can accommodate a good

These areas are the ultimate for relaxation number of guests and the latter he praises as functional yet clutter-free.

The bedrooms probably show the most character, with a splash of aqua interwoven into the bespoke furniture, rugs and bedding. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These areas are the ultimate places for relaxation and are designed to create spaces that incorporate WKH KLJKHVW VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQV Âľ H[SODLQV the designer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The colour in the bedrooms contrast dramatically with the preferred palette in the rest of the apartment. The blue and aquagreen elements were selected in order to create a peaceful and tranquil environment and, in keeping with the aspiration of the design, the carefully selected furniture and furnishings provide that feeling of ultimate luxury.â&#x20AC;?

While predominantly neutral, the colours are no less highly thought out.

Metallic paints mingle with natural ZRRG Ă RRUV EHDXWLIXOO\ PDUEOHG counters and veneer elements, creating a seamless aesthetic throughout the open-plan reception rooms and bedrooms. The client admires the clean lines of this palette and the way in which it enhances his art collection in the apartment. He says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This allows IRU Ă H[LELOLW\ ZLWK WKH SRVVLELOLW\ of overlaying a sense of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own style â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the ability to add oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own personal effects and artwork, thereby personalising the apartment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am most pleased with the end UHVXOW Âľ KH FRQFOXGHV ´,W KDV IXOĂ&#x20AC;OOHG all the objectives that we set out to achieve: functional, personalised, clutter-free, unobtrusive storage, and a home in which to relax.â&#x20AC;?

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SILVENA ROWE’S ROASTED PUMPKIN SOUP Silvena Rowe, who is cooking during DFF’s Dubai Food Carnival, loves comforting food. There’s nothing more heartwarming than homemade VRXS ² WU\ KHU SXPSNLQ UHFLSH FOR THE DUKKAH

50g whole almonds 1 tbsp toasted coriander seeds Half tbsp toasted cumin seeds Half tbsp toasted fennel seeds 6 tablespoons olive oil FOR THE SOUP

TOMAS REGER’S LAMB WITH KOHLRABI “Some of the best meals I’ve had have been at home with friends,” recalls Tomas Reger, the FKHI EHKLQG 'XEDL·V ÀUVW HYHU 6HFUHW Supper Club and host of DFF’s Mystery Dining Tours. “Despite the long hours and the backache, there is hardly a better reward than a round of empty plates and guests asking for seconds.

I believe that if the food is truly great at your party or dinner table you can literally feel the atmosphere and the energy throughout begin to improve.”

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10 mint leaves 100g labneh 1 tbsp olive oil Season the lamb with one teaspoon of salt, pepper and the thyme. Leave in the fridge uncovered overnight and take out at least 30 minutes before cooking.

Heat a cast iron pan on the hob, add the grape seed oil and sear the lamb on all sides on high heat. Let it rest for at least 15 minutes at room temperature.

Thinly slice the kohlrabi on a mandolin, season with salt, pepper and olive oil and leave to soften while the meat is cooking. Remember to save some kohlrabi leaves for garnish.

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800g lamb loin (with bone) 1 sprig thyme Salt Black pepper Grape seed oil 250g kohlrabi (with leaves)

Just before serving whip the labneh with some olive oil and salt. Spread some on the plate, place the kohlrabi and mint leaves on the labneh and top with a slice of lamb. Garnish with the remaining kohlrabi leaves.

1kg pumpkin, peeled and de-seeded 8 fresh sage leaves, chopped 2 onions, quartered 6 garlic cloves, left whole 4 tbsp olive oil 800ml chicken stock 100g ground almonds 3 tbsp pomegranate seeds For the dukkah, blend all the ingredients in a food processor until well combined.

To make the soup, preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 6.

Dice the pumpkin and roast with the sage, onions and garlic (with a drizzle of olive oil and salt and pepper) for 30 to 35 minutes, until the pumpkin is soft. Remove and cool. In a food processor, blend the roasted vegetables to a purée, adding some chicken stock. Then simmer the pumpkin purée and remaining stock in a saucepan for 20 minutes, stirring to ensure a smooth consistency. Finally, stir in the ground almonds.

To serve, drizzle the dukkah over the soup and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.

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SANJEEV KAPOOR’S NALLI ROGAN JOSH India's MasterChef judge Sanjeev .DSRRU FRXQWV KLV PRWKHU·V KRPH cooked dishes as his favourite. “My personal preferences are my mother’s kadhi chaawal, rajma chaawal and aloo jeera with piping hot rotis,” reveals Kapoor, who will conduct live cooking demonstrations throughout Dubai Food Festival, from February 6 to 28. “Nothing inspires me more when cooking or creating a dish than the people I’m creating the dish for.”

500g mutton shanks (nalli) 200g boneless mutton Half cup oil 10 green cardamoms 2 one-inch cinnamon sticks 1.5 tbsp fennel seeds 5 cloves 6 onions Salt 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 4 tsp fennel powder 4 tsp green cardamom powder 2 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder 1 cup whisked yogurt 1 tbsp roasted chana powder 3 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves 1 two-inch ginger piece 1 one-inch ginger piece Heat the oil in a deep nonstick pan.

Add the green cardamoms, cinnamon, fennel seeds and cloves and sauté for 30 seconds. Slice the onions and add with salt; sauté until brown. Add the gingergarlic paste and sauté for one minute.

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cardamom powder, Kashmiri red chilli powder and yogurt and sauté until the oil separates. Finally, add two cups of water and mix well.

Transfer into a pressure cooker and cook until the pressure is released five times (five whistles) or for around twenty minutes. Open the lid when the pressure has reduced completely.

Remove the mutton pieces and strain the gravy into a deep nonstick pan.

Boil the gravy then add the mutton pieces. Mix the roasted chana powder with four tablespoons of water and add to the gravy and mix well. Add the remaining green cardamom powder, one tablespoon of coriander leaves and the two-inch ginger strip (cut thinly) and simmer for five minutes. Add the remaining fennel powder and mix well.

To serve, transfer into a large bowl while hot, garnish with the remaining coriander leaves and strips of ginger.

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With four bathrooms, fitted kitchen appliances, built-in wardrobes and two

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Oil prices have fallen from highs of $105 and it’s estimated that 25% of America’s shale oil rigs will close down this year. However, as production falls prices should stabilise and this will help achieve fiscal balance for many GCC nations, which have enough financial reserves to continue spending as normal. We saw evidence of this in the recent Dubai budget,

which increased spending by 9% to AED41billion.

The UAE economy grew by 4.4% last year and the outlook for Dubai is even stronger with Citi bank predicting growth of 6%. This year will also see property prices stabilise further. The total number of transactions in 2014 fell 15% from 63,652 units in 2013 to to 53,871 units. The highest number of transactions occurred in Business Bay with 4,315 units, followed by Dubai Marina with 4,121 units. Nearly half of all transactions were mortgage based.

In the near future the majority of buyers will be end-users, so smaller properties will rise in value while larger ones will fall.

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AED 2,600,000

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AED 3,300,000

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AED 4,800,000

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AED 7,200,000

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AED 4,500,000

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AED 6,200,000

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AED 7,000,000

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AED 1,650,000

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AED 3,150,000

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AED 8,900,000

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AED 14,600,000

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AED 167,000

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AED 200,000

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AED 217,100

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AED 220,600

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0.27%

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AED 235,000

0.86%

1.29%

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AED 302,000

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AED 117,000

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AED 161,000

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AED 132,500

0.38%

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AED 159,000

0.63%

1.27%

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AED 375,000

-0.79%

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AED 487,000

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The Palm Deira

Dubai Maritime City Burj Al Arab

Jumeirah

Umm Suqeim

Manara

Trade Centre

DIFC Mall of t

Dubai Mall

Al Quoz Business Bay

Barsha

Zabeel

Downtown Burj Khalifa

Hamriya

Bur Juman Centre

Badaa

Al Wasl

Safa

Sufouh

Bur Dubai

Satwa

Deira

Umm Hurair Karama Oud Metha

Wuheida

Mamzar

Hor Al Anz

Deira City Centre

Al Nahda

Emirates Towers

Sharjah

Garhoud Burj Khalifa

Al Khail Gate

Airport Free Zone

Culture Village Umm Ramool

Bu Kadra Meydan City

Qusais

Dubai Int. Airport

Dubai Festival City

The Lagoons

Dubiotech

Twar

Nadd Shamma

Ras Al Khor

Muhaisnah

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Mirdif City Centre

Mirdif

Al Barari Living Legends

Ghoroob

Mizar

Warqaa

Al Waha Community

Shorooq

Nad Al Sheba

Dragon Mart

International City

Layan Dubai Silicon Oasis

Khwaneej

Awir Academic City

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Apartments

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Dubai Investment Park

Dubai Marina

Jumeirah Lake Towers

Jumeirah Village Circle

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AED 1,880,000

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AED 3,400,000

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AED 6,050,000

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AED 730,000

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AED 115,000

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AED 70,000

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AED 485,000

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AED 140,000

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AED 1,675,000

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AED 110,000

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AED 2,550,000

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AED 155,000

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AED 3,500,000

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AED 213,000

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AED 1,265,000

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AED 91,000

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AED 1,750,000

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AED 133,000

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AED 2,500,000

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AED 162,000

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AED 4,000,000

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AED 70,000

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Dubai Marina

Jumeirah Lake Towers

Jumeirah Village Circle

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AED 850,000

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AED 70,000

4.48%

6.06%

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AED 1,300,000

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AED 98,000

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AED 1,250,000

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AED 90,000

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AED 2,050,000

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AED 140,000

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AED 2,600,000

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AED 150,000

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AED 2,900,000

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AED 180,000

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AED 4,400,000

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AED 224,000

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The Greens

Palm Jumeirah

Downtown Dubai

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The Greens

The Palm Jumeirah

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Move to… Downtown Live amongst the icons of Dubai, encourages Wafaa Ghannam Downtown is one of the best places in Dubai to live, you just have to be able to afford it. What does your money buy you? In Downtown everything is on your doorstep, from iconic buildings and world-renowned retail options to firstclass residences and enviable views.

There’s the world’s largest shopping, leisure and entertainment destination, The Dubai Mall, the tallest skyscraper, Burj Khalifa, and the enjoyable Dubai Fountains below, which dance in the middle of the 30-acre Burj Khalifa Lake.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard encircles Downtown’s main attractions and offers a plethora of restaurants, cafés and hotels along its illuminated tree-lined streets. Off this, the six-tower complex of Emaar Square and the twin towers of Boulevard Plaza provide Downtown with quality commercial and business venues.

When it comes to buying or leasing, you’re spoilt for choice. There are many exclusive residential complexes in Downtown that the master developer Emaar has designed in distinct styles.

Old Town and Old Town Island are architecturally unique and reflect traditional Arabic façades, while the premier apartment towers along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard boast contemporary fittings and facilities. Residents at The Address Hotel Dubai Mall live in a go-to destination for business lunches and dinners and are located right next to the mall, across a small footbridge.

You can also call Burj Khalifa home – one of the most prestigious addresses in the UAE. Check out the first-class Armani Residences and Burj Khalifa Residences if you’d like to live in this ‘vertical city’. However, The Residences complex commands the highest rent because of its views overlooking Dubai Fountains and its great sports, dining and health club facilities. You’ll find the largest floor plans here, with a one-bed averaging 1,100 square feet.

The majority of apartments on offer in Downtown Dubai range from studios to three bedrooms, with the occasional four-bed on the market.

While high-rise towers dominate

the skyline a few villas pepper the landscape and can be found at pool level within South Ridge and The Residences.

One downside to living here can be the congested roads during rush hour between 6pm and 7pm, especially around Emaar Square and The Dubai Mall when people flock there after work to shop and dine. However, the Metro easily connects passengers to Dubai Mall and the new Dubai Trolley, a miniature tram system that circles the boulevard, is due to open soon.

Another feature to look forward to is Dubai Opera District, which will become a centre of arts and culture, providing Dubai with a completely new entertainment scene. Art exhibitions are already being shown but when it’s complete much more will be on offer, such as opera, orchestra, theatre, concerts, performance art and live comedy and kids’ shows.

Find out more by calling residential sales and leasing manager Wafaa Ghannam on 04 306 8833, or go online at bhomes.com.

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Homes to view These apartments have stunning views of Burj Khalifa For sale The Index is one of the most well known residences in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), sought-after for its location at the heart of Dubai’s main financial district, excellent finishes and unrivalled views. This wonderful apartment is situated on the 50th floor (of a total 80) and enjoys uninterrupted views of the iconic Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai’s bustling cityscape from this elevated position. The Index has a wide range of amenities within the tower as well as across the wider DIFC community, including many fine dining and retail options.

Those working in the financial sector would benefit greatly from such a property, as it provides easy access to all the major financial institutions in Dubai.

Need to know Where? The Index, DIFC What? Two-bedroom apartment Size? 1,847 square feet Cost? AED4.3million Like what you see? Call Better Homes’ consultant Mohammad Mukram on 04 306 8833 with reference code AP296314

For rent This two-bedroom apartment has stunning views of Burj Khalifa from an enviable vantage point in South Ridge 4, Downtown Dubai. Uninterrupted views of this iconic skyscraper can be enjoyed from floor-to-ceiling windows in the open-plan living and dining area, while the master bedroom boasts stunning views of The Dubai Fountains at night. Other rooms include a closed kitchen with a breakfast bar, one en-suite and one guest bathroom and a utility room.

The South Ridge cluster of buildings are renowned for having high quality finishes, making them the most luxurious and sought-after apartments in Downtown.

Need to know Where? South Ridge 4, Downtown What? Two-bedroom apartment Size? 1,465 square feet Cost? AED175,000 Like what you see? Call Better Homes’ consultant Sana Hajjar on 04 306 8833 with reference code AP303850 bhomes.com

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Arabian Ranches for sale An exclusive lifestyle is on offer in this verdant community, where residents can enjoy an esteemed desert-style golf course, a first-class equestrian centre and polo club, respected schools and many retail options and restaurants in the shopping centre.

Terra Nova Arabian Ranches Quintessential luxury living Adam Paul Stockley (Ref No. VI330693)

AED 5,400,000 4 BR 3,471 sq. ft.

Palmera 1 Arabian Ranches

AED 2,625,000 2 BR 1,889 sq. ft.

Contemporary interiors Samir Kazzaz (Ref No. VI329410)

Al Reem 1 Arabian Ranches

AED 2,750,000 3 BR 2,627 sq. ft.

Excellent value Dimple R (Ref No. VI302054)

Saheel Villas Arabian Ranches

AED 7,200,000 5 BR 4,849 sq. ft.

Be where it all happens Sharfuddin Mohammed (Ref No. VI163162)

Palmera 2 Arabian Ranches Exceptional deal Abi Odimayo (Ref No. VI331688)

AED 2,899,995 2 BR 2,219 sq. ft.

Palmera 4 Arabian Ranches A stunning family home Paulina Kranjcevic (Ref No. VI332407)

AED 3,300,000 2 BR 2,219 sq. ft.

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Palmera 4 Arabian Ranches

AED 185,000 2 BR 2,219 sq. ft.

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A great family option Paulina Kranjcevic (Ref No. VI332407)

Alvorada 2 Arabian Ranches

AED 275,000 3 BR 3,600 sq. ft.

Everything on your doorstep Uroosa Khan (Ref No. VI329199)

La Coleccion 2 Arabian Ranches A great villa in a popular golf course community Pravin Patrick DMello (Ref No. VI332500)

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Savannah Arabian Ranches

AED 285,000 3 BR 3,216 sq. ft.

Meticulously planned development Yaroslava Zhanyuar (Ref No. VI172823)

AED 450,000 7 BR 6,911 sq. ft.

Palmera 4 Arabian Ranches A stunning family home Mohit Oberoi (Ref No. VI263370)

Al Reem 3 Arabian Ranches

AED 185,000 3 BR 2,292 sq. ft.

A great family option Ozlem Ucar (Ref No. TH332439)

AED 162,000 2 BR 1,898 sq. ft.

Saheel Villas Arabian Ranches

AED 330,000 5 BR 4,849 sq. ft.

High-profile environment Sharfuddin Mohammed (Ref No. VI163162)

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Dubai Marina for sale The Marina is home to luxurious apartments with stunning sea views and waterfront promenades jostling with jet skis, joggers and shoppers. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the first port-of-call for many expats who are keen to soak up the sociable lifestyle on offer here.

The Address Dubai Marina Super deluxe finishings Nina Pekina (Ref No. AP321837)

AED 1,600,000 Studio 540 sq. ft.

The Point Dubai Marina

AED 1,500,000 1 BR 803 sq. ft.

Spectacular Marina views David Lawes (Ref No. AP321211)

Princess Tower Dubai Marina

AED 2,300,000 2 BR 1,186 sq. ft.

Breathtaking sea views Kristina Titova (Ref No. AP314690)

Delphine Dubai Marina

AED 3,125,000 2 BR 1,496 sq. ft.

Spectacular Marina views Victor Danu (Ref No. AP76048)

Majara 1 Dubai Marina A prestigious address Ganna Tarasenko (Ref No. AP332662)

AED 2,800,000 2 BR 1,591 sq. ft.

Sahab Marina Homes Dubai Marina The best of city living Simona Mariana Barbulescu (Ref No. VI324678)

AED 5,300,000 3 BR 3,073 sq. ft.

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Murjan Dubai Marina

AED 195,000 2 BR 1,604 sq. ft.

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Unparalleled comfort and convenience Yasmin Piroozan (Ref No. AP263877)

Jannah Place Hotel Apartments Dubai Marina Fully furnished with style and class Elen Manukyan (Ref No. AP330316)

23 Marina Dubai Marina Experience heights of luxury Rihab Noureddine (Ref No. AP331727)

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AED 92,000 Studio 463 sq. ft.

Yacht Bay Dubai Marina

AED 130,000 2 BR 1,185 sq. ft.

Ready to move in Alisa Damianou (Ref No. AP175222)

AED 240,000 3 BR 2,980 sq. ft.

Marina Diamond 4 Dubai Marina

AED 82,000 1 BR 847 sq. ft.

Amazing value Kristina Titova (Ref No. AP12341)

Marina Residence â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tower B Dubai Marina

AED 140,000 2 BR 1,179 sq. ft.

Exceptional deal Ekin Koca (Ref No. AP164646)

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Downtown for sale Live next to the icons of Dubai when you move to Downtown, home to Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and the dazzling Dubai Fountains. Residents enjoy exceptional facilities, five-star spas, gourmet dining and a vibrant social scene on their doorstep.

Capital Bay Business Bay 5 Star hotel living with everything you need Gergana Mineva (Ref No. AP332796)

AED 1,100,000 Studio 567 sq. ft.

Waters Edge Business Bay

AED 1,100,000 Studio 490 sq. ft.

One of the Best Deals on the Market Sherif Nabil (Ref No. AP331665)

29 Boulevard - Tower 1 Downtown Dubai

AED 1,890,000 1 BR 836 sq. ft.

A host of facilities Asal Abedi (Ref No. AP328823)

The Address - The Boulevard Downtown Dubai

AED 5,340,094 2 BR 1,451 sq. ft.

5 Star hotel living with everything you need Elen Manukyan (Ref No. AP309462)

Zanzebeel 2 Downtown Dubai A motivated seller Anuradha Sanjay Chaudhri (Ref No. AP331662)

AED 1,800,000 1 BR 954 sq. ft.

Burj Khalifa Downtown Dubai Panoramic views Nicole Burt (Ref No. AP293670)

AED 6,990,400 2 BR 2,056 sq. ft.

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Downtown for rent

Capital Bay Business Bay

AED 80,000 Studio 567 sq. ft.

5 Star hotel living with everything you need Gergana Mineva (Ref No. AP332796)

Miska 3 Downtown Dubai A desirable address Rabih Hankir (Ref No. AP325554)

Burj Khalifa Downtown Dubai

AED 180,000 1 BR 1,096 sq. ft.

World class development Mohamed Abouzeid (Ref No. AP332716)

AED 165,000 2 BR 1,262 sq. ft.

Executive Tower M Business Bay

Burj Khalifa Downtown Dubai

AED 320,000 2 BR 1,639 sq. ft.

World class development Fabio Lombardi (Ref No. AP331933)

AED 105,000 1 BR 1,253 sq. ft.

Ideal family living Svetlana Bochantseva (Ref No. AP23134)

South Ridge 2 Downtown Dubai

AED 130,000 1 BR 1,129 sq. ft.

Privileged location Sana Hajjar (Ref No. AP178455)

Ask the agent Asal Abedi, residential consultant, Business Bay office Downtown Dubai is one of the city’s flagship areas due to the presence of Burj Khalifa. Therefore, it’s no surprise that demand for properties in this area continued to rise in 2014.

However, towards the third quarter and especially in the last three months, the number of transactions in Downtown has declined noticeably, mainly due to prices having reached substantial levels.

Sales prices in Downtown have dropped by around 10% in the last few months and forecasts show that prices will dip further in the first quarter of 2015 as many more apartments come onto the bhomes.com

market for sale. Rents for apartments in Downtown have more or less stabilised as tenants still find it a very lucrative and exciting area to reside in. However, new properties being handed over in neighbouring Business Bay will affect price levels come the second quarter and residents may look to move there as it’s more affordable. Investors still consider Downtown as one of their most preferred investment opportunities although they also expect realistic price levels. With the market favouring end users again, 2015 will be a year where the market stabilises.

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Palm Jumeirah for sale Live a life of luxury on Palm Jumeirah, a manmade archipelago famous for its unique design, unrivalled views and first-class facilities. Villas for sale on one of the fronds come with their very own private beach, for the ultimate beachfront lifestyle.

Jash Hamad (B18) Palm Jumeirah A desirable address Ali Tabrizi (Ref No. AP332694)

AED 2,200,000 2 BR 1,646 sq. ft.

Marina Residence 4 Palm Jumeirah

AED 2,550,000 2 BR 1,870 sq. ft.

Excellent value Khurram Jameel Lodhi (Ref No. AP332026)

Marina Residence 4 Palm Jumeirah

AED 6,350,000 3 BR 4,053 sq. ft.

A prestigious address Fabio Lombardi (Ref No. AP285108)

Marina Residence 4 Palm Jumeirah Full ocean view Sharon Sweet (Ref No. AP313044)

AED 6,350,000 3 BR 4,947 sq. ft.

Al Anbara (B12) Palm Jumeirah Affordable luxury Soheila Aramnia (Ref No. AP325950)

AED 3,400,000 3 BR 2,218 sq. ft.

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Palm Jumeirah for rent

D Frond (Barhi Villas) Palm Jumeirah

AED 890,000 6 BR 7,000 sq. ft.

Fabulous ocean views Sharon Sweet (Ref No. VI325795)

Golden Mile B1 Palm Jumeirah A desirable address Aleksandra Majcherek (Ref No. AP331049)

M Frond (Sefri Villas) Palm Jumeirah The jewel in the crown Sharon Sweet (Ref No. VI308708)

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Al Dabas (B2) Palm Jumeirah

AED 300,000 4 BR 4,838 sq. ft.

Affordable luxury Marion Digeon (Ref No. AP331991)

AED 160,000 2 BR 1,874 sq. ft.

Fairmont Palm Residence - South Palm Jumeirah

AED 250,000 2 BR 1,874 sq. ft.

5 Star hotel living with everything you need Lazar Jakovljevic (Ref No. AP321538)

AED 700,000 5 BR 5,500 sq. ft.

Al Khudrawi (B6) Palm Jumeirah

AED 195,000 3 BR 2,182 sq. ft.

A desirable address Fabio Lombardi (Ref No. AP299339)

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Jumeirah Lake Towers for sale Residents can enjoy views of the lakes or park from these high-rise apartments in JLT, as well as a range of amenities nearby, with grocery shops, cafĂŠs, restaurants, salons, health clubs and nurseries lining the waterfront promenades.

Al Waleed Paradise Jumeirah Lake Towers A great family option Lazar Jakovljevic (Ref No. AP328888)

AED 1,630,000 2 BR 1,176 sq. ft.

Green Lakes Tower 2 Jumeirah Lake Towers

AED 2,400,000 2 BR 1,680 sq. ft.

Excellent finish Micky Soni (Ref No. AP309491)

Jumeirah Bay Tower (X1) Jumeirah Lake Towers

AED 1,275,000 1 BR 991 sq. ft.

Assured rental income Tatyana Drigaylo (Ref No. APM296081)

Al Seef 3 Jumeirah Lake Towers

AED 4,000,000 3 BR 2,870 sq. ft.

An investment for capital growth Elaheh Sadat Seyed Attaran (Ref No. AP331266)

Lake City Tower Jumeirah Lake Towers Live closer to work Jawad Motiwala (Ref No. AP240074)

AED 970,000 1 BR 700 sq. ft.

Dubai Star Jumeirah Lake Towers A motivated seller Elaheh Sadat Seyed Attaran (Ref No. AP326925)

AED 725,000 Studio 500 sq. ft.

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Jumeirah Lake Towers for rent

Armada Tower 3 Jumeirah Lake Towers

AED 170,000 3 BR 1,200 sq. ft.

Privileged location Muhammad Faheem Sadiq (Ref No. AP332594)

Saba Tower 2 Jumeirah Lake Towers Affordable luxury Veerta Laul (Ref No. AP321777)

Armada Tower 3 Jumeirah Lake Towers

Palladium Jumeirah Lake Towers

AED 180,000 3 BR 1,897 sq. ft.

Close to all amenities Jawad Motiwala (Ref No. AP64818)

AED 150,000 2 BR 1,250 sq. ft.

Global Lake View Jumeirah Lake Towers A great family option Neveen Abdulahad (Ref No. AP81733)

AED 130,000 2 BR 1,273 sq. ft.

Saba Tower 3 Jumeirah Lake Towers

AED 130,000 2 BR 1,212 sq. ft.

Amazing value Adil Raza Khan (Ref No. AP254872)

AED 165,000 3 BR 1,315 sq. ft.

A great family option Lazar Jakovljevic (Ref No. AP296529)

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DIFC for sale The financial centre of the city, DIFC attracts many businessmen and professionals from all corners of the world. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s renowned for its great location and for having spacious apartments with superior finishes, facilities and skyline views.

Burj Daman DIFC Guaranteed return on investment Ainara Azhieva (Ref No. AP332444)

AED 1,690,000 1 BR 915 sq. ft.

The Index (One Central Park) DIFC

AED 4,440,000 2 BR 1,866 sq. ft.

Spacious with great finishes Pravin Patrick DMello (Ref No. AP331189)

Park Tower A DIFC

AED 2,700,000 1 BR 1,720 sq. ft.

Excellent value Khurram Jameel Lodhi (Ref No. AP330479)

Liberty House DIFC

AED 1,300,000 Studio 494 sq. ft.

Cutting edge design Jurate Alsaid (Ref No. AP265550)

Burj Daman DIFC A prestigious address Gergana Mineva (Ref No. AP332369)

AED 3,400,000 2 BR 1,572 sq. ft.

The Index (One Central Park) DIFC Open to offers Julieta Kitova (Ref No. AP329056)

AED 2,856,000 1 BR 1,100 sq. ft.

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JVC & JVT for sale Families should consider Jumeirah Village Circle and Jumeirah Village Triangle as ideal communities to move to, with large villas and townhouses on offer at affordable prices, safe neighbourhoods, quiet parks and convenient access into the city.

Arabian Villas Jumeirah Village Triangle

AED 4,099,000 4 BR 3,750 sq. ft.

Ambitious initiative Wael Gomaa (Ref No. VI69963)

JVC - Townhouse Jumeirah Village Circle Friendly neighborhood Roy Yacoub (Ref No. TH322898)

Florence 2 Jumeirah Village Circle A motivated seller Gulshan Ara (Ref No. AP305131)

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Manhattan Jumeirah Village Circle

AED 913,669 1 BR 870 sq. ft.

Excellent value Partha Reddy (Ref No. AP331641)

AED 1,500,000 1 BR 1,636 sq. ft.

Rose 1 Jumeirah Village Circle

AED 750,000 1 BR 883 sq. ft.

Amazing capital growth Moin Jehanzeb (Ref No. APM292187)

AED 890,000 1 BR 956 sq. ft.

Mediterranean Townhouse Jumeirah Village Triangle

AED 2,500,000 2 BR 2,992 sq. ft.

A great family option Caleb Hall (Ref No. TH331961)

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Dubailand for sale Set to become a hub for tourism in the future, Dubailand is a multi-faceted district with a number of unique communities, from the luxurious eco-friendly homes in Al Barari to the family-friendly sports-focused areas of Motor City and Sports City.

Fox Hill 1 Motor City Exceptional deal Hannah Bakshani (Ref No. AP332876)

AED 1,900,000 2 BR 2,198 sq. ft.

Garden East Apartments Green Community - DIP

AED 3,500,000 2 BR 1,929 sq. ft.

Upgraded kitchen Nicole Burt (Ref No. AP3494)

Private Villa The Villa

AED 5,232,000 5 BR 4,360 sq. ft.

Affordable luxury Sana Hajjar (Ref No. VI332453)

Sherlock House 2 Motor City

AED 990,000 1 BR 943 sq. ft.

Exceptionally rewarding investment Abi Odimayo (Ref No. AP331549)

Bungalow Green Community - DIP A motivated seller Nicole Burt (Ref No. VI328425)

AED 3,950,000 4 BR 4,200 sq. ft.

Townhouse Green Community - DIP Premier location Victoria Rushton (Ref No. VI2994)

AED 3,950,000 3 BR 4,176 sq. ft.

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Dubailand for rent

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Indigo Ville 7 Jumeirah Village Circle

AED 170,000 4 BR 3,984 sq. ft.

Call Better Homes on 04 306 8833 and talk to an agent

Exceptional deal Florin Rusu (Ref No. VI331393)

Al Thamam 2 Remraam A great family option Wafa Bouzid (Ref No. AP332281)

Bungalow Green Community - DIP Premier location Victoria Rushton (Ref No. VI332775)

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AED 80,000 2 BR 1,009 sq. ft.

Queue Point Liwan

AED 110,000 3 BR 1,807 sq. ft.

Brand new Sana Hajjar (Ref No. AP324488)

AED 235,000 4 BR 4,200 sq. ft.

Terrace Apartments Green Community - DIP

AED 190,000 3 BR 3,388 sq. ft.

Glimmering lakeside view Nicole Burt (Ref No. AP3406)

Widcombe House Motor City

AED 130,000 2 BR 1,342 sq. ft.

Ideal family living Paulina Kranjcevic (Ref No. AP332871)

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The Greens for sale The Greens is a haven for couples, families and dog walkers, with tree-lined paths winding through the complex of low-rise apartments, a vibrant community centre with shops and cafés, and lovely views across the neighbouring Emirates Golf Club.

Panorama T2 The Greens

AED 3,100,000 3 BR 1,368 sq. ft.

A desirable address Anjana Mahna (Ref No. AP332651)

Travo B The Greens Excellent value Khurram Jameel Lodhi (Ref No. AP328252)

Al Sidir 2 The Greens

AED 2,750,000 3 BR 2,126 sq. ft.

Modern living at its best Bilal Khan (Ref No. AP331671)

AED 2,300,000 2 BR 1,303 sq. ft.

Al Arta 3 The Greens

Al Ghozlan 2 The Greens

AED 1,100,000 1 BR 811 sq. ft.

Unparalleled comfort and convenience Syed Wajih Uddin Ahmed (Ref No. AP23364)

AED 1,125,000 1 BR 740 sq. ft.

Stimulating environment Martina Plumley (Ref No. AP296735)

Al Ghozlan 1 The Greens

AED 1,850,000 2 BR 1,093 sq. ft.

Relax by the pool this summer Lize Diedericks (Ref No. AP284691)

Ask the agent Victoria Rushton, residential consultant, Green Community office We have witnessed sales prices softening in Green Community, by approximately 20% over the past six months. Meanwhile, rental prices have remained the same due to the area’s close proximity to Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi. Green Community is now the best value-for-money villa project in Dubai. The road works to the main roundabout will improve traffic flow, new schools are opening, and the highly

anticipated launch of Green Community West Phase 2 is driving more interested buyers and tenants to the area. Rental prices start from AED210,000 per year for a townhouse villa with a good size BUA of 4,170 square feet, three bedrooms and a maid’s room, and can go up to AED300,000 per year for a luxury villa with a BUA of 7,075 square feet, six bedrooms, a maid’s room and a driver’s room.

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The Springs for sale Part of the Emirates Living District, The Springs is an idyllic community of townhouses with amazing views of waterways and lush landscaping. Residents have everything close to hand, such as banks, supermarkets, cafĂŠs, restaurants and mosques.

Springs 3 (Phase 6) Emirates Living

AED 4,000,000 3 BR 2,900 sq. ft.

A stunning family home Soheila Aeinehchi (Ref No. VI331321)

Springs 11 (Phase 1C) Emirates Living Exceptional deal Elen Manukyan (Ref No. VI331760)

Springs 11 (Phase 1C) Emirates Living A motivated seller Rasha Moslyh (Ref No. VI304477)

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Springs 14 (Phase 1B) Emirates Living

AED 1,800,000 2 BR 1,836 sq. ft.

A motivated seller Dorota Chudzik (Ref No. VI322718)

AED 2,099,000 2 BR 1,857 sq. ft.

Springs 7 (Phase 3B) Emirates Living

AED 2,350,000 2 BR 1,690 sq. ft.

Exceptionally rewarding investment Gulshan Ara (Ref No. VI329569)

AED 2,650,000 3 BR 2,400 sq. ft.

Springs 12 (Phase 2A) Emirates Living

AED 1,900,000 2 BR 1,631 sq. ft.

A motivated seller Behzad Torabi (Ref No. VI172845)

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Jumeirah Beach Residence for sale JBR is a hive of activity and a highly sought-after place to live, where residents enjoy sandy beaches, the new Beach Mall with al fresco restaurants, The Walk beachfront promenade of shops and cafĂŠs, and stunning views of the Persian Gulf.

Al Bateen Residences Jumeirah Beach Residence Panoramic views Julieta Kitova (Ref No. AP325965)

AED 3,800,000 3 BR 2,308 sq. ft.

Shams 4 Jumeirah Beach Residence

AED 2,700,000 2 BR 1,263 sq. ft.

Excellent value Rita Mouawad (Ref No. AP320465)

Sadaf 2 Jumeirah Beach Residence

AED 2,050,000 2 BR 1,418 sq. ft.

Beachfront living at an attractive price Lola Ortikova (Ref No. AP300264)

Rimal 1 Jumeirah Beach Residence

AED 2,999,000 3 BR 1,919 sq. ft.

Excellent value Nicholas Winter (Ref No. AP296968)

Rimal 1 Jumeirah Beach Residence Close to all amenities Behzad Torabi (Ref No. AP246691)

AED 2,500,000 2 BR 1,405 sq. ft.

Bahar 1 Jumeirah Beach Residence A motivated seller Yasmin Piroozan (Ref No. AP291737)

AED 1,800,000 1 BR 1,198 sq. ft.

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Jumeirah Beach Residence for rent

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Shams 4 Jumeirah Beach Residence

AED 155,000 2 BR 1,188 sq. ft.

Visit bhomes.com and type in the reference number to find out more

Live by the beach Karan Bhatia (Ref No. AP331419)

Rimal 3 Jumeirah Beach Residence Self-contained development Dani Farhat (Ref No. AP326822)

Amwaj 4 Jumeirah Beach Residence Stunning view of the sea Yasser Zabalawi (Ref No. AP54927)

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AED 150,000 2 BR 1,243 sq. ft.

Bahar 1 Jumeirah Beach Residence

AED 130,000 2 BR 1,294 sq. ft.

Self-contained development Robert Kerr (Ref No. AP305570)

AED 170,000 2 BR 1,382 sq. ft.

Murjan 1 Jumeirah Beach Residence

AED 240,000 4 BR 2,841 sq. ft.

Self-contained development Robert Kerr (Ref No. AP303795)

Murjan 6 Jumeirah Beach Residence

AED 230,000 4 BR 2,585 sq. ft.

Self-contained development Karan Bhatia (Ref No. AP171718)

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Short-term rentals If you’re staying in Dubai for a short time, take advantage of Better Homes’ self-catering rental properties, in prime locations across the city. They are let fully furnished with an equipped kitchen and laundry facilities, so you can move in straightaway.

Laguna Tower (Mövenpick Hotel and Residence) Jumeirah Lake Towers

AED 16,000 1 BR 1,045 sq. ft.

A host of facilities Rhonda Wright (Ref No. APM332781)

Ubora Residential Tower Business Bay

Breathtaking sea views Kazim Ali (Ref No. APM309313)

AED 24,000 2 BR 1,255 sq. ft.

Affordable luxury Janet Plasus (Ref No. APM331985)

AED 15,000 1 BR 695 sq. ft.

Ready to move in Selma Dsouza (Ref No. APM328988)

Rimal 5 Dubai Marina

Cayan Tower Dubai Marina

The Atlantic Dubai Marina

Bahar 4 Dubai Marina A desirable address Merracquel Flores (Ref No. APM296895)

AED 22,500 2 BR 1,321 sq. ft.

Glimmering lakeside view Kazim Ali (Ref No. APM294213)

AED 16,500 1 BR 902 sq. ft.

Easy living Kazim Ali (Ref No. APM326653)

AED 34,200 3 BR 1,925 sq. ft.

Royal Oceanic Dubai Marina

Murjan 1 Dubai Marina

AED 24,900 2 BR 1,393 sq. ft.

Unparalleled comfort and convenience Kazim Ali (Ref No. APM319366)

AED 22,020 2 BR 1,268 sq. ft.

Marina Sail Dubai Marina Direct marina views Merracquel Flores (Ref No. APM213142)

AED 22,020 2 BR 1,750 sq. ft.

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Community & Service Directory Key contacts for a better home and lifestyle

Maintenance

Interiors

Curtains & Decor

Pet Care

Pet Care

General Maintenance

Arabian Ranches Town Centre - Shop B12, Dubai Tel.: 04-3618184 / Fax: 04-3618185 Al Barajeel Oasis Complex - Shop 7004 - Mirdif, Dubai With Grooming facilities Tel.: 04-2847733 / Fax: 04-2847333 Emirates Hills Town Centre - Shop TCG-8, Dubai Tel.: 04-3617767 / Fax: 04-3607605 Gardens Plaza , Al Raha Garden Village Shop G-014, Abu Dhabi - With Grooming facilities Tel.: 02-5574580 info@mepetcare.com facebook.com/Pet's Delight

www.pets-delight.com twitter.com/Pets_Delight

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Tourism

YACHT CHARTERS & FISHING

Turn Wonderful Moments into Priceless Memories Party with Family & Friends AED 500/- Per Hour Onwards

LUXURY CHARTER PARTY CRUISE

ISO 9001:2008 Certified Company

www.cruiseindubai.com

24 Hrs. Reservation

Tel: 04 2953486 / 04 2953485

Swimming Pools

For a free site assessment and quotation please call

+971 50 725 1801 and put you mind at rest!

DEEP SEA FISHING

website: www.aquanet.ae email: info@aquanet.ae

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Swimming Pools

Car Maintenance

For 24-HR Recovery, Breakdown and transportation services, all garage services, i,e Mechanical, Electrical, Denting, Painting, Fabrication etc in a location near you.

Contact: Glenn Power

Tel: 04 3470400, Fax: 04 3470401 Email: info@aaadubai.com Website: www.aaadubai.com Removals

General Maintenance

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Maintenance work : Masonry, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting etc.

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Editor’s pick

Spring looks a shore delight When Crate and Barrel gave us a sneaky peek into their new collection for spring we had to share it with you straight away. It’s a soft and elegant palette full of natural colours and materials, from coastal blues and coral accessories to salvaged woods, crisp white ceramics and fine linens. “We’re excited to share our 2015 spring assortment,” says Raymond Arenson, Crate and Barrel’s executive vice president of merchandising and design. “This

collection brings together all that we believe in: clean, classic designs that are both inspiring and approachable — meant to be enjoyed every day.”

The strong coastal theme is no surprise for this time of year, but the overriding concept is natural, soft and organic. Round shapes, pale aquamarines, blonde woods and wicker create a calm atmosphere while clear and coloured glass and silver appeal to a more contemporary aesthetic. crateandbarrel.com

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