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THE PROPERTY LISTINGS MONTHLY

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CAPITAL GAINS

WHY THE MOKBEL FAMILY ADORES LIVING IN ABU DHABI SEE P13

TAKE YOUR PICK

TURN INSIDE FOR 100s OF APARTMENTS AND VILLAS TO RENT AND BUY

CHILD’S PLAY

THE EASY GUIDE TO CREATING PERFECT KIDS’ BEDROOMS SEE P60

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HOW THIS MAGAZINE WORKS

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jebel ali district

jumeirah district 4

Emirates Towers

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bur dubai district 8

deira district

Burj Khalifa

emirates living district

Dubai Int. Airport

meydan district

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dubailand district

Maktoum Int. Airport

world central district

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mirdif district 12

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Academic Aca City

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downtown district

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Business Bay DIFC Downtown Dubai Burj Khalifa Blvd Burj Views The Old Town The Old Town Island The Residences Trade Centre 1&2

7. City Tower 8. Green Community For more information call +971 600 52 2212

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deira district U7 U8 U5 U7 U7 U7 T7

(including Commercial Sales and Leasing)

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Airport Free Zone Al Nahda Deira Garhoud Hamriya Hor Al Anz Mamzar Muhaisnah Nadd Al Hamar Nadd Shamma Qusais Twar Umm Ramool Wuheida

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Arabian Ranches Dubai Investment Park Dubai Lagoon Green Community Dubailand City of Arabia Dubai Sports City Motor City Falcon City of Wonders IMPZ Jumeirah Golf Estates

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al awir district Academic City Awir Dubai Outsource Zone Dubai Silicon Oasis International City

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The lowdown on property in Abu Dhabi plus an agent’s insight.

emirates living district

jebel ali district

Al Furjan Barsha Discovery Gardens Dubiotech Emirates Living Emirates Hills The Lakes Meadows The Springs The Gardens The Greens Jumeirah Heights Jumeirah Islands Jumeirah Lake Towers Jumeirah Park Jumeirah Village TECOM (Barsha)

Downtown Jebel Ali Jebel Ali Technology Park

K8 N8 K7 N10 M7 M7 M7 M7 M7 K7 M7 K7 L7 L7 K8 M9 M7

marina district E7 G8 E9

jumeirah district R7 T7 R6 P7 Q7 T6 P6

Al Wasl Badaa Jumeirah Manara Safa Satwa Umm Suqeim

creek district Dubai Festival City The Lagoons Ras Al Khor

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L6 L6 M6 L6 M7 M7 M7 N7

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mirdif district Khwaneej Mirdif Mizar Warqaa

The Palm Deira

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palm jumeirah district The Palm Jumeirah The World

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waterfront district Dubai Waterfront The Palm Jebel Ali

meydan district Al Barari Al Quoz Bu Kadra Meydan City Nad Al Sheba

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Dubai Marina Jumeirah Beach Residence Dubai Pearl Dubai Promenade TECOM Internet City Media City Sufouh

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32 DUBAILAND

We’ve got a huge raft of superb villas on offer this month.

Dream apartments on offer at South Ridge 2 and Burj Views.

Sales Managers Anuradha Basu, Ruth Pulkury

Designers Haneef Abdul, Matthew McBriar Advertising enquiries chris@hotmediapublishing.com 04 369 0917 / 050 456 9938

Taking all the hassle out of finding a place to live.

Cover and interview images by Victoria Calaguian / Snap Media Printed by United Printing Press.

Turn straight to p42 to get to grips with all that Al Raha Beach has to offer.

Outstanding value on offer at the Al Ghazal Tower this month.

53 BETTER INTERIORS How to decorate your kid’s bedroom plus six top air purifiers.

51 65 BETTER COMMUNITIES

Art Editor Jenni Dennis

Editorial enquiries editorial@hotmediapublishing.com +971 (0)4 364 2876

48 COMMERCIAL ZONE Is it time to upgrade your office or retail space?

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Advertisement Director Chris Capstick

Contributing Editor Ele Cooper

40 SHORT-TERM RENTALS 42 ABU DHABI

Editorial Director Rob Orchard Publishing Director John Thatcher

A wonderful four bed apartment for under AED 6mn - see p22.

Great offerings at Arabian Ranches, Uptown and the lovely Victory Heights.

37 DOWNTOWN

46 SHARJAH

The best new homes on the market.

Great options for waterfront living at Aurora and Atessa towers - flip to p24.

28 EMIRATES LIVING

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This magazine is designed to be an easy-to use guide to buying or renting a home or commercial space in Dubai and across the UAE. On page 18 you will find our map, which breaks the city into 15 separate districts: after the map you’ll find the listings broken down by district. In each district, properties which are for sale are listed before those for rent, with each then sorted by area, price and availability. Throughout each district are this month’s featured properties, defined by their large pictures. For more listings, visit the Better Homes website at www.bhomes.com. Happy hunting!

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The names and numbers you need for life in the UAE.

Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission from HOT Media Publishing is strictly prohibited. All prices mentioned are correct at time of press but may change. HOT Media Publishing does not accept liability for omissions or errors in Better Homes magazine.

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MEET THE AGENT ADAM FARANI

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When did you get in to the property industry?

I started my career as a leasing consultant in August of 2008, when I was looking for a property to rent and move into, without having to worry about buying furniture or the electricity and Internet. I began by viewing about 40 different furnished/serviced apartments; the search for which led me to ‘The Grand Midwest Tower’, a prominent building on Sheikh Zayed Road, next to the Business Central Towers.

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What did you think of the Towers?

I was impressed with the quality of the units; they were spacious and tastefully furnished with breathtaking views of the Palm Jumeirah.

However, despite the advantages they offered, the units had a surprisingly low occupancy of 12%. This came as a surprise to me, both as a prospective tenant and a leasing consultant and I believed that I could do something about this through Better Homes.

CAPITAL FOCUS Why should you buy or rent in Abu Dhabi?

Dubai opened its property market to foreign investors in 2002, and Abu Dhabi followed suit three years later, fueling a great demand for real estate in the emirate. The UAE’s capital and holder of 8 percent of the world’s oil reserves, Abu Dhabi’s property market has long been characterized by an under supply of housing units and higher rental prices in comparison to Dubai.

However, the scenario is all set to change.

Across the capital, there will soon be multiple opportunities for expatriates to either rent or buy property in several locations. The handover of several worldclass projects on Al Reem Island, such as the Sun and Sky Tower and several towers on Marina Square, as well as the popular Al Raha Beach developments over 2010 is expected to reduce the disparity between demand and supply, strengthen investor confidence and give people the opportunity to buy or rent waterfront property in the

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capital that is both competitively priced and sustainable.

Over the past year, high rents in Abu Dhabi have resulted in a significant amount of cross-emirate migration to Dubai. However, with property prices and rents showing signs of stability and becoming negotiable, transactional activity in the capital is anticipated to increase.

Abu Dhabi also has a great availability of mortgage financing, offering qualified buyers 5.7% interest on mortgages (up to 4% lower than the Dubai average). The lending availability has encouraged many business owners and investors to make their foray into the emirate’s real estate market that has shown remarkable resilience during this downturn.

Better Homes offers some of Abu Dhabi’s most competitively priced and sought-after properties for sale and rent. Meet us at our office or give us a call to discuss your options.

So what did you do?

I immediately arranged a meeting with the owner of the building. We both realised the immense potential that the units had in terms of offering long-term leases for those looking for furnished and serviced apartments. Today, numerous hotel/serviced apartments have switched from offering short-term leases to longer occupancy periods; however two years ago, it was still a novel idea. We then scheduled an Open House to give the building maximum exposure. Our in-house marketing team created fantastic collateral and we also had over 1,000 adverts distributed around the vicinity of the tower. In addition, we had 50,000 email campaigns and 30,000 text messages sent to our database of clients.

And what happened?

The results were remarkable. On the day of the launch, 18 units were leased, producing a huge inflow of funds for the owner. He was ecstatic and very grateful for our efforts.

So what can you do for us?

If you’re a landlord looking to rent out your building/property or a renter looking to move in, I would be happy to assist you. Contact me on +971 50 469 4065 or send me an email at speakup@bhomes.com and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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Abu Dhabi: There are rumours of some ‘big’ announcements at Cityscape Abu Dhabi this year. What do you think this means and what are your thoughts on the upcoming exhibition given the current Abu Dhabi market?

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ASK THE EXPERTS THE PANEL LOSHINI LAWRENCE Is Better Homes’ Operations Manager in Abu Dhabi, and is ready to answer any questions you have about property in the capital.

RYAN MAHONEY Is the Managing Director of Better Homes and an expert on all property-related matters.

He can answer any question you have on property in general.

MARTHA FITZHARRIS Is the Assistant Operations Manager of Short Term Rentals and can help you find the perfect short term accommodation for you.

KOSTA GIANNOPOULOS is a Manager of Better Homes’ Residential Sales and Leasing department. He’s the man to talk to if you’re thinking of buying or renting a property.

If you have any property questions to ask our crack team of real estate gurus, please send them to experts@hotmediapublishing.com

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Q

Despite the reasonable prices offered with units for rent, unit quality in the northern Emirates seems to be a concern for some. How can I ensure quality at a competitive price?

KOSTA GIANNOPOULOS This is a question that is being raised on a regular basis. The fact is that some of the lower-end units available at competitive prices within the northern Emirates’ residential leasing sector seem to lack genuine quality, but there are plenty of exceptions.

Some residential buildings in Sharjah, for example, are starting to represent sincere quality, at a truly affordable price. In recent years, Sharjah became popular for more affordable living. Today, it still holds the same general perception, but also presents high-end apartments in its prime areas, just a stone’s throw from neighbouring Dubai. One such development that Better Homes works with, the Al Ghazal Tower located at Al Khan lagoon next to the Qasba, is an example of affordable quality in a sought-after area.

The Al Ghazal Tower is setting a benchmark for landlords wanting to meet the demands of quality at an affordable price.

Affordable quality is present; tenants just need to consider areas they may not have seen in their first search.

LOSHINI LAWRENCE In terms of real estate at Cityscape, we are expecting the re-launch of ‘ready to move in’ property, direct from major developers – units offered at waterfront locations. Other interesting expected announcements would be the introduction of ‘easy access’ to end-user finance from major leading banks/finance houses within the capital.

One conceivable significant announcement to affect buyer trends would be the introduction of residence visas for property owners in freehold/leasehold locations within the Emirate. This would give the market the boost it requires in addition to new locations/ projects that will soon commence within these freehold/leasehold locations.

Based on our long-standing experience in the UAE, we feel it is might also be a good time to introduce a Real Estate body similar to RERA in Dubai. This could be the time to launch such an initiative to regulate the industry in Abu Dhabi,. This body could be responsible for the regulation of real estate pricing and building quality assurance within the capital Emirate, protecting all transaction types from both the residential and commercial leasing and sales sectors.

Lastly, in the global downturn, property prices have held up in Abu Dhabi but, delays have dampened buyer confidence to a certain extent. Some people are waiting to see ‘what’s happening’ at Cityscape 2010 before making a purchasing decision.

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SALES

DUBAILAND DISTRICT

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT

COMMUNITY

MIN PRICE

MAX PRICE

AVG PRICE

MIN PRICE/ SQ.FT

MAX PRICE/ SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/ SQ.FT

Arabian Ranches

1,887,000.00

7,725,000.00

3,466,359.22

823.3

1,248.99

967.65

Dubai Investment Park

2,650,000.00

8,755,000.00

3886000

518.64

1,260.98

738.08

Emirates Living

1,248,360.00

5,500,000.00

2957525.774

757.96

1,115.39

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Jumeirah Islands

5,140,000.00

6,283,000.00

5907070.029

982.79

1,482.01

1155.246

Jumeirah Park

3,445,350.00

4,120,000.00

3827102.333

878.65

976.85

919.61

The Palm Jumeirah

6,386,000.00

9,785,000.00

8480333.333

1,557.56

1,957.00

1737.35

COMMUNITY

MIN PRICE

MAX PRICE

AVG PRICE

MIN PRICE/ SQ.FT

MAX PRICE/ SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/ SQ.FT

Arabian Ranches

100,000

375,000

148,216

44.84

68.79

85.00

Dubai Investment Park

175,000

230,000

153,130

33.90

47.62

41.08

Emirates Living

95,000

475,000

216,111

44.41

80.77

60.00

RENTALS

DUBAILAND DISTRICT

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

Jumeirah Islands

300,000

350,000

316,667

56.60

63.64

59.00

JUMEIRAH DISTRICT

Umm Suqeim

100,000

250,000

176,875

46.25

98.36

76.00

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT

The Palm Jumeirah

330,000

440,000

397,500

62.55

86.84

73.00

COMMUNITY

MIN PRICE

MAX PRICE

AVG PRICE

MIN PRICE/ SQ.FT

MAX PRICE/ SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/ SQ.FT

AL AWIR DISTRICT

International City

309,000.00

515,000.00

397,540.00

471.06

624.24

556.476

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

Business Bay

1,081,500.00

2,750,000.00

2,034,305.43

927

1,246.04

1,047.56 1,881.28

APARTMENTS SALES

DIFC

927,000.00

2,700,000.80

1,813,500.40

1,729.66

2,032.89

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

Discovery Gardens

350,200.00

589,896.44

506,529.21

551.04

663.26

595.24

MARINA DISTRICT

Dubai Marina

490,000.00

4,944,000.00

1,705,112.89

604.11

2,895.32

1,267.59

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT

Palm Jumeirah

1,884,900.00

6,140,448.00

2,949,656.53

1,002.65

3,373.87

1,670.92

COMMUNITY

MIN PRICE

MAX PRICE

AVG PRICE

MIN PRICE/ SQ.FT

MAX PRICE/ SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/ SQ.FT

AL AWIR DISTRICT

International City

22,000

60,000

38,870

38.63

91.30

61.00

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

Business Bay

50,000

146,160

97,464

41.07

89.35

60,000.00

RENTALS

Downtown Burj Dubai

65,000

275,000

114,489

80.55

130.86

104.00

DUBAILAND DISTRICT

Dubai Investment Park

40,000

120,000

68,750

34.72

105.88

69.00

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

Barsha

60,000

120,000

89,400

53.20

100.00

73.00

MARINA DISTRICT

Dubai Marina

40,000

315,000

117,500

38.08

194.11

95.00

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT

The Palm Jumeirah

115,000

500,000

190,517

50.00

135.14

85.00

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WE LOVE THIS PLACE…

DELMA STREET, ABU DHABI Better Homes sales and leasing consultant Nada Mokbel tells us why she enjoys life in the capital with her daughter Amaal, 4, and son Adam, 1.

What brought you to Abu Dhabi?

I’m originally from Lebanon and I came here for a business opportunity. I met my husband, Tamer, who’s a training manager, after a year of being here and we married soon after that.

When did you move to Delma Street?

We moved here in November 2008; people refer to our building as the new white tower.

We chose to live here because it was a brand new building, which you can’t always find in Abu Dhabi. I took my family on the viewing and we all loved it!

‘If I want something urgently in the middle of the night I can get it without a problem, which is important when you have kids.’

What facilities does the building have?

Oh, loads – there’s a Jacuzzi, gorgeous swimming pool, sauna, it has a gym, and a small events room where you can have birthday parties and things.

Is the building fully occupied?

Absolutely – it’s fully booked all the way!

It’s very popular.

So it’s quite difficult to find new builds in Abu Dhabi?

Right now there are a couple of nice projects going, but not on the mainland. Most new builds are in Al Raha and that kind of area.

And when you do find a new build, the rooms tend to be quite small.

What’s the rent like?

Expensive, just like Dubai! I moved to Abu Dhabi in 2003 and I feel that it gets more expensive every year.

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Nada Mokbel and her kids at home

Are there shops and restaurants near you?

We’re ten minutes away from everything – malls, shops, restaurants – because we’re in Downtown Abu Dhabi. But it’s ten minutes’ drive – I would sometimes walk when the weather’s nice but not in the summer, I prefer to stay in my car!

What sort of people live there?

Mainly families. It’s really friendly.

Do the kids have friends in the building?

Oh too many! My daughter has tens of children calling for her every day!

‘Most new builds in Abu Dhabi have limited space but ours is really nice and big.’

What do you like about your apartment?

I like it because of all the space, the rooms are just huge. Most new builds have limited space but ours is really nice and big so that’s what I liked about it. The kitchen is massive and the fittings are very high quality.

want something urgently in the middle of the night I can get it without a problem – I have children so I have to think about those sorts of things.

How would you describe the décor?

It’s a combination of modern and classic. I just concentrated on using dark colours like brown when I was decorating because I have kids who spill things!

Does Amaal go to school locally?

She goes to nursery but next year she will start school.

Is it safe for kids to play outside or is the traffic too busy?

It’s not safe, no. There’s too much traffic around, they need to be accompanied by an adult. The kids can play in the entrance of the building though, it’s safe and quiet there.

What’s the best thing about living on Delma Street?

I love it because it’s near everything – if I

What is missing from Delma Street?

It would be nice to have more parks here, near to us.

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What is Abu Dhabi like to live in?

Abu Dhabi is different to Dubai in many ways. It’s so family-oriented. The cultural diversity is great.

Would you say it’s a slower pace of life?

Oh yes. Although the traffic is very busy during the week, at the weekend you almost feel like no one is there.

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DISTRICTS AND DEVELOPMENTS To help you target your property search as effectively as possible, we’ve split the city into 15 distinct districts (see p18 for map showing exactly how we’ve divided it up). hotels. And nearby is Falcon City of Wonders, a falcon-shaped city containing life-size replicas of the Seven Wonders of the World, housing chic apartments and villas.

Also here is Dubai Motor City, home to Dubai Autodrome. Then there are some top residential developments including the equestrian-themed desert community Arabian Ranches, the lush and tranquil Green Community and Jumeirah Golf Estates, built around four themed golf courses. Dubai Sports City, meanwhile, is set to be home to residential properties and cricket and tennis academies.

MEYDAN DISTRICT The Meydan district includes the renowned Nad Al Sheba, best known for its racecourse and as the venue of the Dubai World Cup. The Meydan District is also home to Meydan City, which when completed will be a mixed use area with a long stretch of waterfront with berths and yachts. The Meydan District also encompasses Al Quoz industrial zone.

PALM DEIRA DISTRICT This district is focused exclusively on The Palm Deira, the largest of the three Palm Islands, set to be finished by 2015, and equipped with over

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40 separate ‘fronds’, all stocked with homes, malls and marinas.

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT The Palm Jumeirah, currently the world’s largest man-made island, is surrounded by a vast breakwater barrier, and kitted out with an artificial reef. Just nearby is The World, 300 island clusters in the shape of the world, and divided into four categories private homes, estate homes, dream resorts, and community islands.

WATERFRONT DISTRICT The Waterfront District features Dubai Water-

front and The Palm Jebel Ali. A conglomeration of canals and artificial islands, Dubai Waterfront is shaped in an arc and will produce a shelter around the Palm.

The Palm itself is set to be ringed by luxury homes on stilts alongside six high-tech marinas.

JEBEL ALI DISTRICT The Downtown project is set to be one of the few truly pedestrian-centric areas of town, with its own low-emission public transport system, plus entertainment, residential and business zones.

JUMEIRAH DISTRICT This coastal residential area is one of the more

expensive and exclusive areas in Dubai and is filled with quiet roads of attractive old villas. This district includes areas such as Al Wasl, Badaa, Manara, Safa, Satwa, and Umm Suqeim.

CREEK DISTRICT This district comprises the seven artificiallycreated islands of the Lagoons and Dubai Festival City, a residential, business and entertainment development.

DUBAILAND DISTRICT This district is huge. Its principal claim to fame is that it’s home to Dubailand, 3 billion square feet of theme parks, shopping malls and hotels. It also includes City of Arabia, all 20 million square feet of it, which is set to be the main residential and retail centre at the heart of Dubailand. Then there’s Bawadi, a 100 billion dollar project hosting 31 theme-based

AL AWIR DISTRICT The multi-countrythemed International City features 10 architectural styles and is made up of 6 main areas: The Central District, Dubai Design Centre, The Dragon Mart, The Residential District, Lakes District, and the Forbidden City.

Also in this district is Dubai Academic City, with its universities and housing.

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DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Business Bay is the regional business capital, a ‘city’ for international trade which is expected to have more than 230 commercial and residential towers when completed. Also in the district is Dubai International Financial

Centre , the world’s newest financial centre.

Finally there is Downtown Dubai, a prestigious neighbourhood built around Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower and featuring around 30,000 houses, nine hotels, parkland area, 19 residential towers, the Dubai Mall and the Burj Lake.

MARINA DISTRICT At the heart of this district is Dubai Marina, with over 200 towers.

Finishing off the mix are The Dubai Pearl and the freezones of TECOM and Dubai Media City.

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT This district features the gated community of Emirates Hills, with its lush landscaping and world-class Montgomerie golf course. You’ll also find The Meadows, The Lakes, The Greens, and The Springs, all prestigious districts with a range of high quality apartments, malls and community centres.

Another real standout in this district is Discovery Gardens, a 420,000 square metre

development with multi-sized apartments.

Jumeirah Islands is a self-contained community of 50 islands with homes available in one of four different architectural themes, all with their own pools. Jumeirah Park, meanwhile, is a familyorientated community which spreads out over 370 hectares. It has more than 2,000 villas and expansive parks.

MIRDIF DISTRICT A small but rapidly growing residential area comprised of Uptown Mirdif, Warqaa, and Khwaneej. Uptown Mirdiff has been designed on the lines of an ancient spa town and promises contoured landscapes filled with stylish townhouses.

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WORLD CENTRAL DISTRICT This district solely focuses on the projects that make up Dubai World Central, comprising Dubai World Central International Airport, Dubai Industrial City, and Dubai Residential City.

DEIRA DISTRICT Areas in the Deira district include Qusais, Umm Ramool, Nadd Shamma, Nahda, Mamzar, and Twar.

BUR DUBAI DISTRICT The Bur Dubai district comprises areas such as Karama, Oud Metha, Umm Hurair and Zabeel.

It’s also home to Culture Village, a community which aims to incorporate the UAE’s cultural history in the buildings.

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DOWNTOWN DUBAI 8 BOULEVARD WALK Everything on your doorstep 1,063 sq. ft. Ready Now Deborah Staines (Ref # AP280393)

1 BR AED 1,297,800

DOWNTOWN DUBAI 8 BOULEVARD WALK A motivated seller!

936 sq. ft. Ready Now Ali Tabrizi (Ref # AP236074)

1 BR AED 1,287,500

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DOWNTOWN DUBAI YANSOON 4 A prestigious address 1,402 sq. ft. Ready Now Jackie Hill (Ref # AP8330)

ARABIAN RANCHES HATTAN Idyllic surroundings 7,230 sq. ft. Ready Now Jackie Hill (Ref # VI40386)

DISCOVERY GARDENS BUILDING 190 Amazing value 1,002 sq. ft. Ready Now Jan Tabrizi (Ref # AP219122)

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6 BR AED 9,270,000

1 BR AED 562,844

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK GREEN COMMUNITY A motivated seller!

5,900 sq. ft. Ready Now Liudmila Shapedko (Ref # VI261918)

DISCOVERY GARDENS BUILDING 20 Best value 462 sq. ft. Ready Now David Lawes (Ref # AP278980)

2 BR AED 2,296,900

5 BR AED 3,811,000

STUDIO AED 333,823

ARABIAN RANCHES AL MAHRA Superior location 4,298 sq. ft. Ready Now Rosina Holtzhausen (Ref # VI267994)

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

5 BR AED 4,377,500

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TERRACE APARTMENTS - BLOCK A AED 2,472,000 Wide range of retail, entertainment and dining 4,736 sq. ft. Ready Now Rene Neil Dsouza (Ref # AP3548)

EMIRATES LIVING EMIRATES HILLS PHASE 1 Excellent finish 12,000 sq. ft. Ready Now Ali Tabrizi (Ref # VI255630)

6 BR AED 23,690,000

JUMEIRAH ISLANDS MEDITERRANEAN CLUSTERS Self-contained development 5,285 sq. ft. Ready Now Ammar Omran (Ref # VI57586)

JUMEIRAH PARK JUMEIRAH PARK Best value 4,689 sq. ft. Ready March 2010 Rabih Hankir (Ref # VI279916)

THE GREENS AL VIEWS 1 Landmark property 2,038 sq. ft. Ready Now Faiza Millwala (Ref # AP249748)

DUBAI MARINA MARINA DIAMOND 4 Strategic location 674 sq. ft. Ready Now Melanie Mouton (Ref # AP14946)

4 BR AED 6,195,700

5 BR AED 4,120,000

3 BR AED 2,267,802

1 BR AED 643,750

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JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS GOLDCREST VIEWS 2 A motivated seller!

827 sq. ft. Ready Now Haytham Habashi (Ref # AP48622)

JUMEIRAH VILLAGE JV PHASE 1 Guaranteed returns 2,691 sq. ft. Ready Now Wael Gomaa (Ref # VI69962)

DUBAI MARINA D.E.C TOWER Amazing value 638 sq. ft. Ready Now Martina Fella (Ref # AP258652)

DUBAI MARINA QUAY NORTH One of the Best Deals in the Market 983 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP14921)

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1 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

2 BR

AED 688,500

GREEN LAKES TOWER 2 Distinct styling 1,575 sq. ft. Ready Now Tulay Ozcan (Ref # AP276140)

AED 1,442,171

2 BR AED 1,627,400

STUDIO AED 499,999

1 BR AED 1,202,819

JUMEIRAH VILLAGE

2 BR

LE GRAND CHATEAU Spacious with great ямБnishes 1,600 sq. ft. Ready Now Nicole Burt (Ref # AP274415)

AED 1,118,580

DUBAI MARINA

2 BR

MAJARA 1 A prestigious address 1,338 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP238612)

DUBAI MARINA

AED 1,967,300

1 BR

QUAY WEST Competitive price, call now 788 sq. ft. Ready Now Victor Witold Motak (Ref # AP23962)

AED 947,600

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4 BR

AL HABOOL (B20) Experience the height of luxury 5,563 sq. ft. Ready Now Fadi El Fares (Ref # AP218562)

THE PALM JUMEIRAH AL BASRI (B1) Amazing value 2,184 sq. ft. Ready Now Hannah Bakshani (Ref # AP254220)

THE PALM JUMEIRAH AL NABAT (B15) Experience the height of luxury 1,173 sq. ft. Ready Now Nina Pekina (Ref # AP275600)

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3 BR AED 2,884,000

1 BR AED 1,874,600

THE PALM JUMEIRAH AL DABAS (B3) A desirable address 2,260 sq. ft. Ready Now Sandrine Loureiro (Ref # AP277497)

THE PALM JUMEIRAH AL SHAHLA (B10) At never-before prices 1,551 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP274808)

AED 5,782,000

3 BR AED 2,884,000

2 BR AED 1,648,000

THE PALM JUMEIRAH AL HALLAWI (B14) Fabulous ocean views 2,184 sq. ft. Ready Now Claire Nall Cain (Ref # AP278014)

THE PALM JUMEIRAH AL SULTANA (B5) Stunning view of the sea 5,563 sq. ft. Ready Now Nathan Bennett (Ref # AP260068)

3 BR AED 2,163,000

4 BR AED 14,420,000

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MARINA DISTRICT

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BAHAR 6 Executive elegance 1,850 sq. ft. Ready Now Philip Whittam (Ref # AP240314)

DUBAI MARINA AMWAJ 4 Competitive price, call now 1,466 sq. ft. Ready Now Sue Welsh (Ref # AP278912)

DUBAI MARINA D.E.C TOWER 2 Competitive price, call now 638 sq. ft. Ready Now Nina Pekina (Ref # AP279077)

April 2010

2 BR AED 1,534,700

STUDIO AED 504,700

DUBAI MARINA AURORA A prestigious address 1,400 sq. ft. Ready Now Jon Yarrow (Ref # AP253428)

DUBAI MARINA LE REVE Premier location 6,100 sq. ft. Ready Now Jeffrey Gullbrand (Ref # AP256436)

AED 2,472,000

2 BR AED 2,060,000

4 BR AED 18,500,760

DUBAI MARINA D.E.C TOWER One of the Best Deals in the Market 1,729 sq. ft. Ready Now Philip Whittam (Ref # AP246779)

DUBAI MARINA MAJARA 1 Live with a view to inspire 867 sq. ft. Ready Now Colm Bennett (Ref # AP72500)

2 BR AED 1,236,000

1 BR AED 1,081,500

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DUBAI MARINA MARINASCAPE OCEANIC In a class by itself 2,562 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Allsopp (Ref # AP279501)

DUBAI MARINA RIMAL 6 Self-contained development 1,422 sq. ft. Ready Now Nina Pekina (Ref # AP50246)

DUBAI MARINA SADAF 6 Full ocean view 1,409 sq. ft. Ready Now Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP171321)

DUBAI MARINA SHAMS 4 Enjoy life with style 1,879 sq. ft. Ready Now Sandrine Loureiro (Ref # AP278108)

3 BR AED 3,656,500

2 BR AED 1,761,300

2 BR AED 1,955,970

2 BR AED 2,060,000

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DUBAI MARINA MURJAN 1 Attractive investment opportunity 1,802 sq. ft. Ready Now Paul Musson (Ref # AP278917)

DUBAI MARINA RIVIERA Modern living at its best 3,098 sq. ft. Ready Now Lynn Rowley (Ref # AP36304)

DUBAI MARINA SADAF 7 Ready to move in 1,529 sq. ft. Ready Now Sachin Das (Ref # AP232820)

DUBAI MARINA SHEMARA At never-before prices 1,350 sq. ft. Ready Now Victor Witold Motak (Ref # AP57269)

1 BR AED 1,248,463

4 BR AED 3,502,000

2 BR AED 1,957,000

2 BR AED 1,751,000

DUBAI MARINA

3 BR

QUAY NORTH An investors dream!

1,928 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP279765)

DUBAI MARINA

4 BR

SADAF 1 Direct marina views 2,756 sq. ft. Ready Now Jon Yarrow (Ref # AP245734)

DUBAI MARINA

TIME PLACE Best value 849 sq. ft. Ready Now Eva Yang (Ref # AP280101)

AED 2,626,000

2 BR

SAHAB 1 Unobstructed views of the marina 1,392 sq. ft. Ready Now Lynn Rowley (Ref # AP279433)

DUBAI MARINA

AED 3,030,863

AED 1,802,500

1 BR AED 844,600

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ATTESSA One of a kind design 1,169 sq. ft. Ready Now Nicholas Winter (Ref # AP249597)

1 BR AED 110,000

DUBAI MARINA

2 BR

AURORA The jewel in the crown 1,497 sq. ft. Ready Now Nicholas Winter (Ref # AP280619)

AED 165,000

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DUBAI MARINA BAHAR 1 Now’s the time to make the move 1,340 sq. ft. Ready Now Stephanie Paaske (Ref # AP280175)

2 BR AED 110,000

DUBAI MARINA

DUBAI MARINA

DUBAI MARINA MARINA HEIGHTS Direct marina views 1,500 sq. ft. Ready Now Dawood Khan (Ref # AP248579)

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AED 150,000

DUBAI MARINA

DUBAI MARINA

DREAMS

MARINA DIAMOND 5

1 BR

DREAMS Easy installments 670 sq. ft. Ready Now Hamzah Zekrya (Ref # AP252853)

3 BR

DORRA BAY Fabulous ocean views 2,044 sq. ft. Ready Now Sabah Gazi (Ref # AP235412)

2 BR

AED 65,000

AED 85,000

Easy installments 670 sq. ft. Ready Now Hamzah Zekrya (Ref # AP252853)

Easy living 1,084 sq. ft. Ready Now Angelo Kazan (Ref # AP175767)

1 BR AED 65,000

3 BR AED 150,000

DUBAI MARINA MANCHESTER TOWER 1 Privileged location 727 sq. ft. Ready Now Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP175321)

DUBAI MARINA MARINA HOTEL APARTMENTS Unobstructed views of the marina 1,952 sq. ft. Ready Now Angelo Kazan (Ref # AP280320)

1 BR AED 55,000

2 BR AED 220,000

DUBAI MARINA MARINA DIAMOND 5 Easy living 1,084 sq. ft. Ready Now Angelo Kazan (Ref # AP175767)

DUBAI MARINA MARINA PROMENADE - AURORA Affordable luxury 958 sq. ft. Ready Now Jodie Akeley (Ref # AP177921)

2 BR AED 85,000

1 BR AED 110,000

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DUBAI MARINA MARINA VIEW TOWERS 2

1 BR AED 70,000 A host of facilities 636 sq. ft. Ready Now Fabio Lombardi (Ref # AP247411)

DUBAI MARINA

1 BR

MARINA VIEW TOWERS 2 A host of facilities 636 sq. ft. Ready Now Fabio Lombardi (Ref # AP247411)

AED 70,000

DUBAI MARINA

4 BR

RIMAL 5 Self-contained development 2,655 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Kerr (Ref # AP24232)

AED 210,000

DUBAI MARINA PANORAMIC Setting new benchmarks for excellence 602 sq. ft. Ready Now Deepali Dhanrajani (Ref # AP173391)

DUBAI MARINA SADAF 1 Best value 2,718 sq. ft. Ready Now Tarek Gouda (Ref # AP173330)

1 BR AED 65,000

4 BR AED 180,000

DUBAI MARINA

2 BR

RIMAL 1 Direct marina views 1,287 sq. ft. Ready Now Nitin Dania (Ref # AP242457)

AED 130,000

DUBAI MARINA

2 BR

SADAF 6 A desirable address 1,410 sq. ft. Ready Now Jaclyn Rodrigues (Ref # AP172185)

AED 140,000

DUBAI MARINA THE ZEN

4 BR AED 240,000 The kind of home you’ve only dreamt about 7,091 sq. ft. Ready Now Sunil Pravin Jhaveri (Ref # AP280583)

DUBAI MARINA

1 BR

THE ADDRESS DUBAI MARINA 5 Star hotel living with everything you need 747 sq. ft. Ready Now Angelo Kazan (Ref # AP280516)

AED 145,000

DUBAI MARINA THE WAVES TOWER B In a class by itself 1,350 sq. ft. Ready Now Fabio Lombardi (Ref # AP280198)

1 BR AED 95,000

DUBAI MARINA

4 BR

THE ZEN The kind of home you’ve only dreamt about 7,091 sq. ft. Ready Now Sunil Pravin Jhaveri (Ref # AP280583)

AED 240,000

DUBAI MARINA ZUMURUD

1 BR AED 240,000 Best value 790 sq. ft. Ready Now Tarek Gouda (Ref # AP280013)

DUBAI MARINA ZUMURUD Best value 790 sq. ft. Ready Now Tarek Gouda (Ref # AP280013)

1 BR AED 70,000

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TECOM ARJAAN 5 Star hotel living with everything you need 1,254 sq. ft. Ready Now Deepali Dhanrajani (Ref # AP279949)

2 BR AED 150,000

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DEEMA Amazing value 4,019 sq. ft. Ready Now Yasmeen Buzari (Ref # VI257281)

4 BR AED 3,605,000

EMIRATES LIVING GHADEER Best value 2,788 sq. ft. Ready Now Fadi El Fares (Ref # VI279638)

3 BR AED 4,326,000

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EMIRATES LIVING GOLF TOWER 2 Exceptionally rewarding investment 1,305 sq. ft. Ready Now Paul Musson (Ref # AP280430)

EMIRATES LIVING MAEEN 4 A place to call home 3,200 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Allsopp (Ref # VI277545)

EMIRATES LIVING MEADOWS 3 Affordable luxury 3,578 sq. ft. Ready Now Thomas Bunker (Ref # VI279943)

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3 BR AED 2,987,000

4 BR AED 4,326,000

EMIRATES LIVING MEADOWS 1 At never-before prices 4,099 sq. ft. Ready Now Jan Tabrizi (Ref # VI278113)

EMIRATES LIVING MEADOWS 4 PHASE 3 Uncompromising luxury 3,578 sq. ft. Ready Now Elen Manukyan (Ref # VI279749)

2 BR AED 1,514,100

4 BR AED 4,120,000

4 BR AED 4,429,000

EMIRATES LIVING LINKS WEST Competitive price, call now 828 sq. ft. Ready Now Nina Pekina (Ref # AP279213)

EMIRATES LIVING MEADOWS 2 PHASE 1 Enviable skyline views 4,170 sq. ft. Ready Now Amine Issa (Ref # VI280474)

EMIRATES LIVING MEADOWS 8 PHASE 4C A prestigious address 5,400 sq. ft. Ready Now Amine Issa (Ref # VI230638)

1 BR AED 927,000

4 BR AED 3,999,999

4 BR AED 5,253,000

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EMIRATES LIVING MEADOWS 9 PHASE 2 Amazing value 4,045 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # VI280406)

EMIRATES LIVING MONTGOMERIE MAISONETTES A desirable address 3,011 sq. ft. Ready Now Melanie Mouton (Ref # VI255375)

EMIRATES LIVING PHASE 1 Unrivalled master plan community 12,513 sq. ft. Ready Now Philip Whittam (Ref # VI54471)

EMIRATES LIVING SPRINGS 11 Amazing value 2,456 sq. ft. Ready Now Paul Musson (Ref # VI263768)

4 BR AED 3,990,220

3 BR AED 6,282,885

4 BR AED 36,050,000

3 BR AED 2,154,760

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EMIRATES LIVING

2 BR

SPRINGS 1 A desirable address 1,900 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Allsopp (Ref # VI278821)

EMIRATES LIVING PHASE 2 - SPRINGS Close to all amenities 2,456 sq. ft. Ready Now Jasmine Patel (Ref # VI279526)

EMIRATES LIVING SPRINGS 4 Glimmering lakeside view 2,700 sq. ft. Ready Now Philip Whittam (Ref # VI243945)

AED 1,854,000

3 BR AED 2,575,000

3 BR AED 2,626,500

EMIRATES LIVING PHASE 4 - MEADOWS A place to call home 4,931 sq. ft. Ready Now Jackie Hill (Ref # VI27076)

EMIRATES LIVING SPRINGS 15 Great family home 2,559 sq. ft. Ready Now J ackie Hill (Ref # VI278446)

5 BR AED 5,500,000

3 BR AED 2,677,588

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DISCOVERY GARDENS

STUDIO

BUILDING 41 Property at budget prices 496 sq. ft. Ready Now Deepali Dhanrajani (Ref # AP251332)

DISCOVERY GARDENS BUILDING 48 Affordable luxury 958 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # APM251743)

EMIRATES LIVING ARNO Picturesque surroundings 1,394 sq. ft. Ready May 2010 Deepali Dhanrajani (Ref # AP55335)

April 2010

1 BR AED 55,000

2 BR AED 140,000

DISCOVERY GARDENS BUILDING 59 Exceptional deal!

484 sq. ft. Ready Now Sylvia OConnor (Ref # AP227647)

EMIRATES LIVING GOLF TOWER 3 Magnificent golf course views 1,256 sq. ft. Ready Now Marwan Tariq (Ref # AP246314)

AED 38,000

STUDIO AED 40,000

2 BR AED 130,000

DISCOVERY GARDENS BUILDING 85 Superior location 862 sq. ft. Ready Now Yasmin Piroozan (Ref # AP225578)

EMIRATES LIVING PHASE 6 - SPRINGS Excellent finish 2,857 sq. ft. Ready Now Mona Bakr (Ref # VI279139)

1 BR AED 46,500

3 BR AED 130,000

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EMIRATES LIVING SPRINGS 10 Friendly neighborhood 1,700 sq. ft. Ready Now Nisha Dania (Ref # VI251487)

JUMEIRAH ISLANDS CLUSTER 21 Quintessential luxury living 5,300 sq. ft. Ready Now Stephanie Paaske (Ref # VI280275)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS GOLDCREST VIEWS 2 Ready to move in 921 sq. ft. Ready Now Yasmin Piroozan (Ref # AP280496)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS INDIGO TOWER Executive elegance 557 sq. ft. Ready April 2010 Masuma Noorani (Ref # AP280561)

2 BR AED 110,000

4 BR AED 300,000

2 BR AED 75,000

STUDIO AED 57,000

No catch here! Buyers, all our prices are inclusive of agency fees.

EMIRATES LIVING SPRINGS 3 A place to call home 1,690 sq. ft. Ready Now Rajkumar Vaswani (Ref # VI251369)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS AL SHERA TOWERS Affordable luxury 2,757 sq. ft. Ready Now Catherine Quadros (Ref # AP176685)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS GREEN LAKES TOWER 1 Distinct styling 965 sq. ft. Ready Now Sahali Saleem (Ref # AP280558)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS LAKE TERRACE Affordable luxury 796 sq. ft. Ready Now Salman Ali (Ref # AP1793)

2 BR AED 95,000

3 BR AED 150,000

1 BR AED 80,000

EMIRATES LIVING

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3 BR

SPRINGS 4 Now’s the time to make the move 2,400 sq. ft. Ready Now Nicholas Winter (Ref # VI173128)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

AED 130,000

1 BR

BONNINGTON TOWER Affordable luxury 850 sq. ft. Ready Now Dawood Khan (Ref # AP264770)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

AED 93,500

1 BR

GREEN LAKES TOWER 2 Amazing value 960 sq. ft. Ready April 2010 Yasmin Piroozan (Ref # AP239741)

AED 80,000

1 BR AED 62,000

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DUBAILAND DISTRICT

FOR SALE 500+ PROPERTIES IN DUBAILAND ONLINE NOW VISIT BHOMES.COM

ARABIAN RANCHES

6 BR

HATTAN Idyllic surroundings 7,230 sq. ft. Ready Now Jackie Hill (Ref # VI40386)

ARABIAN RANCHES AL MAHRA Best value 3,956 sq. ft. Ready Now Fadi El Fares (Ref # VI279635)

ARABIAN RANCHES GAZELLE / AL REEM 2 A place to call home 2,541 sq. ft. Ready Now Hannah Bakshani (Ref # VI279191)

April 2010

4 BR AED 4,017,000

3 BR AED 2,266,000

ARABIAN RANCHES ALMA Affordable luxury 2,436 sq. ft. Ready Now Fadi El Fares (Ref # VI262021)

ARABIAN RANCHES GAZELLE / AL REEM 2 Ready to move in 2,436 sq. ft. Ready Now Deborah Staines (Ref # VI50492)

AED 9,270,000

3 BR AED 2,575,000

3 BR AED 2,195,000

ARABIAN RANCHES GAZELLE / AL REEM 1 Meticulously planned development 2,456 sq. ft. Ready Now Jan Tabrizi (Ref # VI280450)

ARABIAN RANCHES PALMERA 4 Meticulously planned development 1,889 sq. ft. Ready Now Shashi Mashruwala (Ref # VI57142)

3 BR AED 2,060,000

2 BR AED 1,751,000

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DUBAILAND GREEN COMMUNITY MOTOR CITY Great family home 4,200 sq. ft. Ready Now Nicole Burt (Ref # VI276595)

DUBAILAND MARLOWE HOUSE 2 A place to call home 1,453 sq. ft. Ready Now Hannah Bakshani (Ref # AP277358)

DUBAILAND REGENT HOUSE 1 Ready to move in 677 sq. ft. Ready Now Hannah Bakshani (Ref # AP277366)

4 BR AED 3,914,000

2 BR AED 1,339,000

STUDIO AED 580,920

DUBAILAND LEAF 29 Best value 13,858 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Fadi El Fares (Ref # VI279709)

DUBAILAND MARLOWE HOUSE 2 Ready to move in 1,453 sq. ft. Ready Now Hannah Bakshani (Ref # AP277351)

DUBAILAND THE VILLA Great family home 3,767 sq. ft. Ready Now Hannah Bakshani (Ref # VI279983)

5 BR AED 15,450,000

2 BR AED 1,313,250

4 BR AED 2,884,000

DUBAILAND

6 BR

LEAF 30 A place to call home 12,676 sq. ft. Ready Now Melanie Mouton (Ref # VI278626)

DUBAILAND

AED 15,447,940

1 BR

NORTON COURT 3 Amazing value 943 sq. ft. Ready Now Mohammad Khalid Khan (Ref # AP251950)

DUBAILAND

AED 628,300

5 BR

THE VILLA Live your Arabian dream 8,038 sq. ft. Ready Now Sandrine Loureiro (Ref # VI278984)

AED 4,223,000

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DUBAILAND UPTOWN MOTORCITY A motivated seller!

947 sq. ft. Ready Now Hannah Bakshani (Ref # AP252430)

1 BR AED 721,000

DUBAILAND VICTORY HEIGHTS - ESTELLA Friendly neighborhood 2,550 sq. ft. Ready Now Philip Whittam (Ref # VI275308)

No catch here! Buyers, all our prices are inclusive of agency fees.

4 BR AED 2,000,000

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DUBAILAND DISTRICT

ARABIAN RANCHES

FOR RENT

ALVORADA 4 Ideal family living 3,765 sq. ft. Ready Now Darius Ganda (Ref # VI236121)

3 BR AED 210,000

ARABIAN RANCHES GAZELLE / AL REEM 2 Best value 1,800 sq. ft. Ready Now Dimple Shah (Ref # VI221717)

2 BR AED 100,000

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ARABIAN RANCHES HATTAN Quintessential luxury living 8,400 sq. ft. Ready Now Sylvia OConnor (Ref # VI169710)

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK GC PHASE 2 WEST In a class by itself 5,900 sq. ft. Ready Now Sandra Sherlock (Ref # VI239714)

DUBAILAND CLAVERTON HOUSE 2 Easy living 1,582 sq. ft. Ready Now Mouna Chami (Ref # AP279411)

April 2010

5 BR AED 210,000

2 BR AED 80,000

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK NORTH WEST - BLOCK 4 Affordable luxury 975 sq. ft. Ready Now Sylvia OConnor (Ref # AP276021)

DUBAILAND THE VILLA In a class by itself 4,762 sq. ft. Ready Now Sana Hajjar (Ref # VI278331)

5 BR AED 500,000

1 BR AED 60,000

4 BR AED 230,000

ARABIAN RANCHES SAHEEL VILLAS Meticulously planned development 4,500 sq. ft. Ready Now Jodie Akeley (Ref # VI267171)

DUBAILAND AL WAHA VILLAS Great family home 3,944 sq. ft. Ready Now Mouna Chami (Ref # VI280391)

DUBAILAND VICTORY HEIGHTS - CARMEN A prestigious address 6,661 sq. ft. Ready Now Mouna Chami (Ref # VI280177)

5 BR AED 290,000

4 BR AED 160,000

6 BR AED 330,000

Green Community Live your dream in a place you can call home Green Community

Do you wish to rent or lease, buy or sell?

Picturesque 3 BR townhouses, 4 BR Bungalows (4,200 sq. ft.) and 5 BR Family Villas (5,900 sq. ft.) available amidst cobbled roads and beautifully landscaped gardens. t

Exclusive gated community. Recreation facilities include: pools, gymnasiums and tennis/basketball courts.

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For Sale: Townhouses for as little as AED 2,600,000, Bungalows from AED 2,600,000, Family Villas from AED 3,200,000, and 1 BR Apartments from AED 700,000 (Net Prices) For Rent: Townhouses from AED 175,000, Bungalows from AED 175,000 and Family Villas from AED 220,000, and Apartments from AED 50,000 (All rental prices per annum).

Make the Call!

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DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

FOR SALE 475+ PROPERTIES IN DOWNTOWN ONLINE NOW VISIT BHOMES.COM

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

2 BR

SOUTH RIDGE 2 Best value 1,561 sq. ft. Ready Now Jasmine Patel (Ref # AP94775)

DIFC PARK TOWER A An iconic masterpiece 1,775 sq. ft. Ready May 2010 Rabih Hankir (Ref # AP71211)

DOWNTOWN DUBAI BURJ VIEWS A Premier location 1,100 sq. ft. Ready Now Adam Shoucair (Ref # AP279084)

2 BR AED 2,125,706

2 BR AED 1,545,000

No catch here! Buyers, all our prices are inclusive of agency fees.

DOWNTOWN DUBAI 8 BOULEVARD WALK A motivated seller!

936 sq. ft. Ready Now Ali Tabrizi (Ref # AP236074)

DOWNTOWN DUBAI KAMOON 3 Premium amenities 804 sq. ft. Ready Now Amine Issa (Ref # AP259994)

AED 2,769,555

1 BR AED 1,287,500

1 BR AED 1,339,000

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

1 BR

BURJ VIEWS Excellent ямБnish 855 sq. ft. Ready Now Jan Tabrizi (Ref # AP258283)

AED 1,105,075

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

2 BR

MISKA 4 One of the Best Deals in the Market 1,387 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP275039)

AED 2,194,815

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DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

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BUSINESS BAY

1 BR

EXECUTIVE TOWER J Amazing value 1,076 sq. ft. Ready Now Rasha Moslyh (Ref # AP230843)

AED 65,000

BUSINESS BAY

BUSINESS BAY

EXECUTIVE TOWER H

EXECUTIVE TOWER K

3 BR

BUSINESS BAY EXECUTIVE TOWER E Panoramic views 1,766 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # AP263712)

BUSINESS BAY EXECUTIVE TOWER M Ideal family living 1,378 sq. ft. Ready Now Diane Petty (Ref # AP279482)

April 2010

2 BR

AED 140,000

AED 100,000

Brand new luxury apartments 2,088 sq. ft. Ready Now Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP279914)

Brand new luxury apartments 1,399 sq. ft. Ready Now Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP11046)

3 BR AED 115,000

2 BR AED 80,000

DOWNTOWN DUBAI BURJ VIEWS B Brand new luxury apartments 854 sq. ft. Ready Now Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP259643)

1 BR AED 90,000

DOWNTOWN DUBAI MISKA 2 A prestigious address 836 sq. ft. Ready Now Ghada Ghannam (Ref # AP241332)

1 BR AED 95,000

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DOWNTOWN DUBAI

1 BR

REEHAN 5 Relax by the pool this summer 844 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Kerr (Ref # AP173410)

AED 100,000

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

1 BR

REEHAN 8 A prestigious address 698 sq. ft. Ready Now Sylvia OConnor (Ref # AP174113)

AED 90,000

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

2 BR

SOUTH RIDGE 1 Privileged location 1,637 sq. ft. Ready Now Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP178422)

AED 140,000

DOWNTOWN DUBAI SOUTH RIDGE 4

1 BR AED 95,000 A prestigious address 975 sq. ft. Ready Now Ghada Ghannam (Ref # AP246923)

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

1 BR

THE LOFTS A desirable address 792 sq. ft. Ready Now Rasha Moslyh (Ref # AP280302)

DOWNTOWN DUBAI THE RESIDENCES II T3 A desirable address 1,970 sq. ft. Ready Now Sandra Sherlock (Ref # AP240226)

3 BR AED 220,000

AED 75,000

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

2 BR

YANSOON 3 Exclusive property 1,353 sq. ft. Ready Now Sandra Sherlock (Ref # AP96827)

AED 135,000

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

3 BR

THE RESIDENCES E2 Spectacular panoramas 1,838 sq. ft. Ready Now Wendy Hulbert (Ref # AP167943)

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

AED 225,000

1 BR

YANSOON 8 Affordable luxury 971 sq. ft. Ready Now Wendy Hulbert (Ref # AP280512)

AED 90,000

TRADE CENTRE AL MERAIKHI TOWER

1 BR AED 70,000 Best value 670 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # APM200651)

DOWNTOWN DUBAI ZANZEBEEL 1 Enjoy life with style 1,423 sq. ft. Ready Now Wendy Hulbert (Ref # AP252958)

2 BR AED 140,000

No catch here! Buyers, all our prices are inclusive of agency fees.

TRADE CENTRE

2 BR

PARK PLACE A desirable address 969 sq. ft. Ready Now Wendy Hulbert (Ref # AP278333)

AED 100,000

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SHORTTERM RENTALS

Our Short-term Rentals division specializes in ready-made living solutions in the most attractive residential districts of Dubai, offering the luxury of a home on a short or mediumterm basis. Whether you’re an executive with extended business in Dubai or simply a new resident looking for a place while you find your feet, with a short-term rental you can live the high life without paying a high price.

DISCOVERY GARDENS

STUDIO

BUILDING 52 Best value 474 sq. ft. Ready Now Marwan Tariq (Ref # APM254392)

DOWNTOWN DUBAI REEHAN 8 Affordable luxury 851 sq. ft. Ready Now Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM215127)

EMIRATES LIVING PHASE 15 - SPRINGS Quintessential luxury living 2,559 sq. ft. Ready Now Simran Sra (Ref # VIM214790)

April 2010

1 BR AED 12,000

3 BR AED 30,000

DOWNTOWN DUBAI TAJER RESIDENCES Just move in 1,350 sq. ft. Ready Now Simran Sra (Ref # APM217000)

EMIRATES LIVING PHASE 2 - MEADOWS Spacious living 4,000 sq. ft. Ready Now Khushbu Bhatia (Ref # VIM211546)

AED 6,990

2 BR AED 17,010

5 BR AED 42,000

EMIRATES LIVING LINKS EAST Stunning fully furnished apartment 1,334 sq. ft. Ready Now Khushbu Bhatia (Ref # APM255169)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS GOLDCREST VIEWS Fully furnished with style and class 476 sq. ft. Ready Now Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM215583)

2 BR AED 16,020

STUDIO AED 9,000

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THE GREENS AL DHAFRA 2 Friendly neighborhood 1,300 sq. ft. Ready Now Kristina Titova (Ref # APM226477)

DUBAI MARINA MARINA RESIDENCE Friendly neighborhood 976 sq. ft. Ready Now Kristina Titova (Ref # APM212250)

EMIRATES LIVING PHASE 9 A At never-before prices 3,578 sq. ft. Ready Now Khushbu Bhatia (Ref # VIM215097)

DUBAI MARINA MARINA DIAMOND 2 Looking for lifestyle?

458 sq. ft. Ready Now Kristina Titova (Ref # APM215068)

2 BR AED 16,020

1 BR AED 12,000

DUBAI MARINA MARINA DIAMOND 2 Fully furnished with style and class 963 sq. ft. Ready Now Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM269016)

DUBAI MARINA MARINA VIEW TOWERS 1 Modern living at its best 412 sq. ft. Ready Now Khushbu Bhatia (Ref # APM215254)

2 BR AED 15,000

STUDIO AED 9,000

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1 BR

MARINA DIAMOND 3 Amazing value 847 sq. ft. Ready Now Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM214794)

AED 10,020

1 BR

THE PALM JUMEIRAH AL SULTANA (B5) Enchanting seascape views 1,184 sq. ft. Ready Now Kristina Titova (Ref # APM212730)

AED 16,020

3 BR AED 25,020

STUDIO AED 8,010

No catch here! All our prices are inclusive of agency fees.

DUBAI MARINA MARINA HEIGHTS Close to all amenities 1,200 sq. ft. Ready Now Kristina Titova (Ref # APM215652)

2 BR AED 16,020

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AL REEF AWAITS

ABU DHABI

The eagerly anticipated Al Reef Villas development in Abu Dhabi is finally being handed over! Developed by Manazel Real Estate, Al Reef Villas consists of 1,700 villas and apartments spread across a lush greenery and fantastic amenities. Billed as “the first planned UAE community exclusively for the middle-income tier,” this project has been well-received by initial buyers.

These villas have four distinct architectural styles, including Mediterranean, Desert, Contemporary, and Arabic. The location is enviable – only 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi Island and close to the international airport.

FOR SALE

Amenities here encompass retail, commercial, and community needs. Enjoy the upcoming town square with relaxing cafés and dining establishments, and an entire community amidst beautiful tree-lined streets and verdant landscaping. A range of homes are available here, so we recommend you come down and visit Abu Dhabi’s latest offering.

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Better Homes has expert agents in Abu Dhabi and is well placed to guide you through the very best properties the city has on offer.

AL RAHA BEACH

STUDIO

AL RAHA BEACH

AL BARZA AED 800,375 Designed and finished to the highest standards 587 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP237423)

AL MUNEERA An entertainers delight 859 sq. ft. Ready March 2011 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP232887)

AL RAHA BEACH

AL RAHA BEACH

AL NASEEM RESIDENCE - A Amazing value 2,317 sq. ft. Ready March 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP260181)

April 2010

3 BR AED 2,600,898

AL NASEEM RESIDENCE - A Beachfront living at an attractive price 2,442 sq. ft. Ready March 2010 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP77770)

1 BR AED 1,067,595

3 BR AED 3,535,000

AL RAHA BEACH AL MUNEERA A motivated seller!

5,154 sq. ft. Ready March 2011 Imran Ellam (Ref # VI267756)

AL REEF ARABIC COMMUNITY Ideal family living 3,749 sq. ft. Ready Now Natalya Sapronova (Ref # VI280178)

4 BR AED 4,254,039

5 BR AED 2,300,000

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3 BR

DESERT COMMUNITY Ideal family living 2,424 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI280355)

AED 1,499,900

AL REEM ISLAND

2 BR

AL MAHA TOWER Amazing value 1,147 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP247884)

AED 1,364,144

AL REEM ISLAND

2 BR

MARINA BLUE Easy installments 1,163 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP248473)

AED 1,526,402

AL REEF

2 BR

ARABIC COMMUNITY Great family home 1,832 sq. ft. Ready Now Linda Savidge (Ref # VI259563)

AL REEM ISLAND MARINA HEIGHTS 2 Enjoy life with style 872 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP277628)

AED 1,228,000

1 BR AED 1,167,608

AL REEM ISLAND

2 BR

SKY TOWER State-of-the-art complex 1,461 sq. ft. Ready May 2010 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP91996)

AED 2,039,603

AL REEM ISLAND TALA TOWER

2 BR AED 1,978,696 Affordable luxury 1,507 sq. ft.

Ready June 2010 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP274986)

AL REEM ISLAND TALA TOWER Affordable luxury 1,507 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP274986)

2 BR AED 1,978,696

No catch here! All our prices are inclusive of agency fees.

AL REEM ISLAND TALA TOWER Central and prestigious location 1,421 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP268953)

2 BR AED 1,873,446

GOLF GARDENS

4 BR

KHUZAMA TOWN HOUSE Amazing value 3,678 sq. ft. Ready Now Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI265842)

AED 3,200,000

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ABU DHABI

GOLF GARDENS

FOR RENT

GARDENIA VILLA The kind of home you’ve only dreamt about 3,983 sq. ft. Ready Now Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI277447)

4 BR AED 320,000

GOLF GARDENS

5 BR

NARJIS VILLAS AED 360,000 Ideal family living 4,381 sq. ft.

Tamer Mohamed Abu El Soud (Ref # VI279761)

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KHALIFA A AL SHAHAD COMPOUND A great family option 2,049 sq. ft. Ready Now Shukhrat Babakhanov (Ref # VI278955)

AL REEF ARABIC COMMUNITY Ideal family living 2,858 sq. ft. Ready Now Nada Jaouhar (Ref # VI280232)

AL REEF ARABIC COMMUNITY Ready to move in 1,832 sq. ft. Ready Now Linda Savidge (Ref # VI277076)

April 2010

4 BR AED 190,000

2 BR AED 125,000

AL REEF ARABIC COMMUNITY Affordable luxury 1,832 sq. ft. Ready Now Jorim Omollo Amadi (Ref # VI278737)

AL REEF ARABIC COMMUNITY A place to call home 2,424 sq. ft. Ready Now Agnelli Felina (Ref # VI276619)

5 BR AED 300,000

2 BR AED 125,000

3 BR AED 170,000

TOURIST CLUB AREA TOURIST CLUB TOWER Ready to move in 1,076 sq. ft. Ready Now Jorim Omollo Amadi (Ref # AP268288)

AL REEF ARABIC COMMUNITY Great family home 2,424 sq. ft. Ready Now Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI278516)

AL REEF ARABIC COMMUNITY A place to call home 3,749 sq. ft. Ready Now Imran Ellam (Ref # VI275532)

2 BR AED 165,000

3 BR AED 165,000

5 BR AED 230,000

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SHARJAH AND THE NORTHERN EMIRATES

There are some extraordinary developments and impressive deals on offer outside of Dubai and Abu Dhabi — turn your attention to Sharjah to get involved.

Sharjah - resilient property market

SHARJAH GOING STRONG Throughout 2009, the recession affected the real estate market in all areas of the UAE, but some argue the slowest areas of recovery can be found in freehold areas of the Northern Emirates, including a selection of off-plan projects in Ajman and Ras al Khamiah. However, the leasing market in Sharjah is still strong, and residential areas with Sharjah are proving to be very popular for long term tenants.

SHARJAH FOR RENT

AL KHAN AL GHAZAL TOWER Brand new luxury apartments 1,900 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # APM268470)

AL KHAN AL GHAZAL TOWER Brand new luxury apartments 2,700 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # APM268548)

April 2010

2 BR AED 68,250

3 BR AED 88,750

AL KHAN AL GHAZAL TOWER Brand new luxury apartments 2,700 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # APM268536)

AL KHAN AL GHAZAL TOWER Brand new luxury apartments 2,700 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # APM268508)

3 BR AED 88,750

3 BR AED 89,250

AL KHAN AL GHAZAL TOWER Brand new luxury apartments 2,700 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # APM268322)

AL KHAN AL GHAZAL TOWER Brand new luxury apartments 2,700 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # APM268579)

3 BR AED 96,750

3 BR AED 96,750

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PROPERTY FOCUS

AL GHAZAL: A JEWEL OF A BUILDING IN SHARJAH With an excellent location on the Al Khan Lake Corniche, Al Ghazal Tower provides some of the finest living in Sharjah. The high-rise is one of Sharjah’s architectural landmarks, set adjacent to the emirate’s most exclusive recreational development, Al Qasba. The heights of Al Ghazal offer unmatched panoramas across the Al Khan Lagoon and Arabian Gulf. Thankfully, with a location directly on Al Khan Lagoon these views do not come at the cost of convenience.

Moving from the exterior to the interior, Al Ghazal Tower is powered by an understated elegance. The main entrance floors are decorated with luxurious marble and its walls are lined with Burmese teak.

The marble and wood motif continues throughout the corridors and common areas of Al Ghazal,

No catch here! All our prices are inclusive of agency fees.

guiding residents pleasingly to the four high speed Mitsubishi lifts.

Inside the flats one enjoys an air of sophistication, space and comfort. High-quality ceramic granite flooring is standard throughout all living spaces, while the main doors are built of solid wood.

Villeroy and Boch, Grohe, and MDF brands provide elegant functionality and a central gas system restates the tower’s integrated design.

A free health club awaits residents with state of the art equipment, a swimming pool and Jacuzzi, while the tower’s heat and sound-proof walls insulate it from the outside world. As arguably the finest tower in Sharjah, Al Ghazal is a treasure to its residents. To arrange a viewing, please give us a call on 600 52 2212.

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48 COMMERCIAL

A LOOK AT LEASING

COMMERCIAL

While commercial leasing rates have fallen everywhere in Dubai, some locations have been significantly harder hit than others. From peak levels, several communities have fallen in rental prices by 55-65%. Among these victims, International City has fallen over 50% (current prices are around AED 40 psf), Deira and Garhoud have fallen 55% (priced now at AED 80-90 psf) and Dubai Silicon Oasis has fallen 65% (now around AED 60 psf).

Office Retail Industrial Investment

Those areas which have been most resilient to the declines are Trade Centre, Jumeirah, and Mirdif, having fallen by only 15-20% from their peaks in 2008. Trade Centre is currently priced at AED 180210 psf, Jumeirah between AED 160-200 psf, and Mirdif between AED 180-210 psf.

Over 20 years of local market wisdom and industry prowess. The most expansive portfolio of commercial property for sale or lease in the UAE. More dedicated commercial consultants than any firm in the region. Office, Retail, Industrial, and Investment Real Estate. Solved.

Trends in mid-Q3 showed rates stabilizing, with very small declines in the range of 1-2% per month in many commercial leasing areas in Dubai.

FOR SALE

BUSINESS BAY BAYSWATER Price reduced 809 sq. ft. Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF79035)

BUSINESS BAY AED 750,360

EXECUTIVE TOWER D Central and prestigious location 1,532 sq. ft. Ready Now Shirin Bank (Ref # OF267761)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS AED 2,112,494

AED 1,106,941

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

BURJ KHALIFA

GOLDCREST EXECUTIVE

AED 61,164,375

AED 1,210,660

Executive elegance 11,120 sq. ft. Ready Now Shirin Bank (Ref # OF102964)

A desirable address 1,423 sq. ft. Ready Now Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF268762)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS INDIGO ICON Glimmering lakeside views 1,093 sq. ft. Ready Now Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF261889)

April 2010

ALMAS TOWER Cornerstone of economic activity 807 sq. ft. Ready Now Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF278892)

AED 900,632

Times are volatile, prices change daily. Contact us on +971 600 52 2212 49

FOR RENT

DEIRA EMIRATES NATIONAL INVESTMENT TOWER AED 308,880 One of the Best Deals in the Market 3,432 sq. ft. Ready April 2010 Abdul Rahman (Ref # OF278627)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

DEIRA

INDIGO ICON Amazing value 1,701 sq. ft. Ready Now Paul Rason (Ref # OF264254)

AED 144,585

EMIRATES NATIONAL INVESTMENT TOWER AED 80,550 Available finance options 895 sq. ft. Ready April 2010 Abdul Rahman (Ref # OF278596)

DEIRA

DEIRA

BARSHA

NEW CENTURY CITY TOWER NEW AED 283,840 Dynamic environment 1,774 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF264433)

CENTURY CITY TOWER AED 169,570 Dynamic environment 1,094 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF264422)

BARSHA BUSINESS POINT Excellent finish 805 sq. ft. Ready March 2010 Vikas Arora (Ref # OF281144)

TECOM

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

CONCORD TOWER

GOLDCREST EXECUTIVE

AED 150,670

AED 120,955

Exceptional deal!

1,586 sq. ft. Ready Now Ahmed Fdil (Ref # OF279616)

Competitive price, call now 1,423 sq. ft. Ready Now Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF268762)

TECOM AED 150,670

Exceptional deal! 1,586 sq. ft. Ready Now Ahmed Fdil (Ref #

No catch here! All our prices are inclusive of agency fees.

AED 108,741

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

CONCORD TOWER AED 120,955 OF279616) Competitive price, call now 1,423 sq. ft. Ready Now Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF268762)

DUBAI ARCH TOWER AED 160,174 Dynamic environment 1,335 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF262249)

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FOR RENT

BARSHA BARSHA BUSINESS POINT Excellent ямБnish 643 sq. ft. Ready March 2010 Vikas Arora (Ref # OF281143)

TECOM

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

BUSINESS CENTRAL TOWERS Dynamic environment 1,553 sq. ft. Ready Now Anuradha Janjua (Ref # OF245840)

AED 310,600

AL QUOZ CBD BUILDING A desirable address 3,041 sq. ft. Ready Now Tessa Honorica Lowe (Ref # OF246245)

AED 456,123

April 2010

AED 109,900

AL QUOZ

INDIGO CENTRAL 5 AED 461,600 Exceptional deal!

2,885 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF280918)

THE CURVE AED 136,677 Dynamic environment 1,051 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF261213)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

BUSINESS CENTRAL TOWERS

TIFFANY TOWERS

AED 359,080

AED 116,620

Dynamic environment 1,528 sq. ft. Ready Now Anuradha Janjua (Ref # OF251775)

Competitive price, call now 1,372 sq. ft. Ready Now Vikas Arora (Ref # OF57191)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS AED 359,080

ONE LAKE PLAZA Amazing value 1,570 sq. ft. Ready Now Paul Rason (Ref # OF254653)

AL QUOZ

TECOM

TECOM BUSINESS CENTRAL TOWERS

AED 86,832

TIFFANY TOWERS

AL QUOZ AED 116,620

THE CURVE AED 145,181 Dynamic environment 1,117 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF261007)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

Commercial investments for those thinking of Q4 in Q1. Call + 971 600 52 2212

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COMMERCIAL BREAKDOWN 1GB = 5.59 AED 1 USD = 3.67 AED 1 EURO = 5.94 AED

RENTALS

PRICES PER SQ/FT Sales Index Report - March 2010 Conversion rates correct at time of press

EXCHANGE RATE SERVICE OFFERING Save your money when changing your money. Get currency exchanged through Better Homes – call 04 407 4600

Statistics based on Better Homes sales and rental figures for the last six months.

OFFICE COMMUNITY

MIN PRICE

MAX PRICE

AVG PRICE

MIN PRICE/ SQ.FT

MAX PRICE/ SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/ SQ.FT

AL AWIR DISTRICT

Dubai Silicon Oasis

45,200

141,600

93,400

50

60

55

BUR DUBAI DISTRICT

Bur Dubai

256,000

336,000

296,000

80

105

93

DEIRA DISTRICT

Deira

63,900

2,823,300

1,443,600

75

100

88

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

MEYDAN DISTRICT

Garhoud

64,880

690,000

377,440

80

100

90

DIFC

336,300

392,350

364,325

300

350

325

Downtown Dubai

562,650

813,780

688,215

150

180

165

Trade Centre

180,000

2,143,400

1,161,700

120

200

160

Barsha

51,800

254,520

153,160

70

90

80

Jumeirah Lake Towers

31,350

1,126,900

579,125

55

100

78

TECOM

54,480

5,075,000

2,564,740

80

175

128

Al Quoz

38,155

1,812,975

925,565

65

75

70

COMMUNITY

MIN PRICE

MAX PRICE

AVG PRICE

MIN PRICE/ SQ.FT

MAX PRICE/ SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/ SQ.FT

RETAIL

AL AWIR DISTRICT

International City

16,870

46,035

31,453

35

45

40

DEIRA DISTRICT

Deira

137,340

1,509,750

823,545

90

125

108

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

Trade Centre

5,400,000

6,750,000

6,075,000

180

225

203

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

Barsha

54,000

331,920

192,960

100

120

110

Jumeirah Lake Towers

43,000

160,800

101,900

100

120

110

Al Quoz

60,240

2,647,500

1,353,870

80

100

90

COMMUNITY

MIN PRICE

MAX PRICE

AVG PRICE

MIN PRICE/ SQ.FT

MAX PRICE/ SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/ SQ.FT

MEYDAN DISTRICT

WAREHOUSE

DUBAILAND DISTRICT

Dubai Investment Park

43,760

1,264,710

654,235

20

30

25

MEYDAN DISTRICT

Al Quoz

57,500

255,000

156,250

25

30

28

SALES OFFICE COMMUNITY

MIN PRICE

MAX PRICE

AVG PRICE

MIN PRICE/ SQ.FT

MAX PRICE/ SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/ SQ.FT

DIFC

2,017,800

36,849,600

19,433,700

1,800

3,000

2,400

Downtown Dubai

5,618,000

25,020,000

15,319,000

2,000

2,500

2,250

INTERNATIONAL CITY DISTRICT

Dubai Silicon Oasis

452,000

1,270,750

861,375

500

800

650

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

Jumeirah Lake Towers

336,000

10,206,400

5,271,200

600

1,000

800

Dubai Marina

6,031,200

45,344,100

25,687,650

1,400

2,000

1,700

TECOM

963,200

10,646,900

5,805,050

800

1,400

1,100

COMMUNITY

MIN PRICE

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

RETAIL

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

MAX PRICE

AVG PRICE

MIN PRICE/ SQ.FT

MAX PRICE/ SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/ SQ.FT

International City

300,950

939,000

619,975

650

1,000

825

Jumeirah Lake Towers

646,500

10,824,000

5,735,250

1,500

2,000

1,750

Business Bay

1,364,800

4,196,000

2,780,400

1,600

2,000

1,800

No catch here! Buyers, all our prices are inclusive of agency fees.

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BETTER INTERIORS The latest tastes, trends and product launches in the world of home interiors

MY FAVOURITE ROOM

NADA MOKBEL The screen is from Marina. I bought it because it matched all my furniture and I liked the style. I thought it was elegant.

I actually bought the painting in Lebanon – I was attracted to it because of its colours – but when I came back to Abu Dhabi I found the same one at a local market!

I had the cushion made at the same tailors who made my curtains. I bought the material and asked them to make me a big cushion.

The plate and pots on the coffee table are from Home Centre.

I just liked the style, it’s simple, it’s nice.

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DROP CHANDELIER THEOne AED4,995

CORONA TABLE LAMP IRONY HOME AED2,200

CLOCK LUZ DE LUNA AED750

BRISTOL PENDANT LAMP BOCONCEPT AED1,299 SMILE SOFA IDDESIGN AED2,298

EURA CHAIR HOME CENTRE AED199

TOOTH BARSTOOL IDDESIGN AED349 CLOCK LUZ DE LUNA AED1,200

WHAT’S IN STORE Our favourite new products in the interiors stores this month...

CANDLE STAND INDIGO LIVING AED245

STAR WEAVE HURRICANE LANTERN INDIGO LIVING AED855

U+ CASSETTA MIRROR THEOne AED1,795

CLOCK LUZ DE LUNA AED650 CANDLEHOLDER IDDESIGN AED169 MILOS SOFA BOCONCEPT AED6,999

PAGODA LAMP INDIGO LIVING AED1,290 RECYCLED BOATWOOD CHAIR INDIGO LIVING AED2,990

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HOW TO CREATE…

PERFECT POOLS AND GARDENS We picked the brains of pool and outdoor expert Rebecca Norris of Pools R Us (04 340 7887) to come up with a four step plan to create the ideal low-maintenance outdoor space…

1

Think about the size of your pool.

In order to plan a swimming pool you need to decide on the shape and size according to the type of use you’ll be making of it. A purely recreational or leisure pool needs a large shallow area and any shape will do. A pool built for swimming laps should have a long, straight section with parallel ends and constant depth.

And you’ll need to make sure that you’ve got a big enough area to fit it in with 5 metres space from the boundary wall, and that you’ll have enough space for a deck area surrounding all sides of the pool. As a rule of thumb, the total pool side area should be equal to the pool area.

2

Decide on a shape and a construction method.

Concrete pools are mostly built by the ‘shotcrete’ method (effectively ‘shooting concrete’ – the technology used for creating tunnels), which gives much more durable pools than the fibreglass option and means that there are no limits on the shape you can choose. You can have ‘A’ shapes, kidney shapes… the sky’s the limit. It’s nice to have an irregular shape and to express your creativity through the pool.

3

Choose your landscaping wisely…

Make your plan bearing one key theme in mind – that your landscape needs to be in keeping with the environment. That means picking plants which can withstand high salinity and heat levels: anything else will mean replacing plants very regularly and using a huge amount of water on them, which will make your landscaping unsustainable. It also means planning designs which fit in with the aesthetic of your home and your neighbourhood.

4

Organise your maintenance.

Your pool will need to be chemically balanced at least twice a week and will need refurbishing after a certain time. It’s important to find the right people to do the job, who know maintenance back to front and mean you can sleep sound at night without worrying about pH levels and chlorination. When it comes to the garden part of your outdoor area, you need to select an experienced company who knows how to work with the local environment and is able to make amendments, plan planting and make sure your outdoor area stays in top condition.

ABOUT OUR EXPERTS… POOLS R US Is a bespoke, high technology pool company which creates beautiful custom-made pools and spas.

They operate across Abu Dhabi and Dubai and their experts have a combined experience of creating thousands of perfect pools. www.poolsrusdubai.com

DHOW CRUISE DINNER

Proud to be SAFARI LEADERS

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DESERT SAFARI PROGRAMME INCLUDES: Two hours cruising on Dubai Creek - Continental & Arabic Buffet dinner - Soft drinks, tea and coffee - English, Hindi and Arabic Music - Fully air-conditioned lower deck - Open air upper deck

Programme Includes:

Dhs. 150/- Per Person Cruise Timing: 8:30pm - 10:30pm Pick-up and drop - back facility included ( Deira & Bur Dubai Only)

Dune Bashing Sand Boarding & Camel Riding BBQ Dinner - Arabic Tea & Coffee Soft Drinks & Refreshments Photograph in Local Dresses Henna Painting & Tattoos Dhs. 200/- Per Person Enchanting Belly Dancing Show Timing: P i c k u p : 3 : 0 0 - 3 : 3 0 p m Sheesha (Hubbly-Bubbly) Drop off: 9:00 - 9:30pm & a lots more entertainment throughout the evening Pick-up & drop-back facility included

Most suitable for couples, families and friends. Also suitable for especially tailor-made events like birthday parties, corporate meetings and social get together.

HATTA MOUNTAIN SAFARI An experience out of this world. en-route you will see and enjoy.

SPECIALIZED IN ORGANIZING SOCIAL & CORPORATE GET TOGETHERS, BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES.

24 Hrs. Reservation E-mail: optdubai@emirates.net.ae Web: www.opdubai.com

ISO 9001:2008 Certified

PROGRAME INCLUDES: Red Dunes Safari & Sand Boarding - Sight Seeing to various scenic locations Visit to Carpet Market & Heritage village Hatta Mountain Safari - Chance to Dip or Dive in fresh water pools - Lunch at 5 Star Hatta Fort Hotel

Dhs. 300/- Per Person Timing: 8:00am to 2:30pm Transfers from all the hotels & residences in Dubai & Sharjah

A “Truly Fascinating” Experience

Proud to be Fishing & Cruising Pioneers

Musandam Sea Trip

Experience the ultimate Thrill & Fun of

DEEP SEA FISHING & CRUISING

DIBBA - KHASAB Wholesome fun filled family day out, ideal for Sea & Nature lovers

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Cruise around the Iconic Burj Al Arab, The Palm & The World Islands

Dramatic coastline, stunning mountain scenery, attractive beaches, exotic marine life, colorful corals, all this and more for you to experience and take back memories to last a lifetime.

Welcome to ‘Amazing Musandam’.

AED 2800/-

Daily Fishing trip 4 hours Exclusive up to 8 Pax Daily Fishing trip 4 hours

AED 600/-

Package includes:

Per Person. Min. 2 Pax. Onboard Facilities: Fishing Boats and luxury Yachts are fully equipped and insured.

Refreshments - Soft drinks - Chips - Nuts & Fishing equipment available on board.

Pick-up & Drop-back facility included

Scenic Drive, Dhow Cruise, Diving, Snorkeling, Swimming, Fishing, Round triptransfers, Refreshments & Arabic Buffet Lunch

Call for tailor made packages to suit your requirements.

Budget & individual packages are also available.

Oman Visa not required for Dibba Tour Oman Visa on arrival provided for Khasab Tour, Per Person (For Dibba)

24 Hrs. Reservation

Asia Pacific T R AV E L S & T O U R I S M

Tel: 04 2950516 Mob: 050 9266209 Email: alwasl@cruiseindubai.com

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ISO Certified ISO 9001:2008 9001:2008 Certified

AED 380/-

Pick-up 0600 hours (approx.), Drop-off 1900 hours

Found your perfect property? Contact us on +971 600 52 2212 59

SIX OF THE BEST

CLEAN MACHINES Want to make sure your home or work space is completely clear of air pollution? Check out our pick of the best air purifiers in the business…

EASIEST TO USE

1 Airfree S4000

Noiseless and compact yet with a big capacity of 125m³, Airfree uses heat sterilisation to incinerate, all airborne microorganisms – such as bacteria and fungus – with 99.9% efficiency.

This air purifier is the lowest hassle option around: it is silent, it has no replaceable parts such as bulbs fans or filters and it requires no maintenance after purchase. It has great reviews from asthma and allergy sufferers due to its removal of common organic allergens like pollen, and pet dander. It costs AED1950, orders on 04 352 3712 or through airfree@amancorp.net.

4

SPi Virus Zero Air Purifier

This sleek little number can inactivate and destroy most airborne contaminants, using an ‘active bacteria and virus removal system’. It’s low on noise, with a range of 24dB to 29dB and has been certified by leading universities, hospitals and environmental agencies for its efficacy against Influenza virus A type, Corona virus, H1N1 virus, bacteria/mould, dust ticks, cat and dog allergens and MRSA. It is available at all Better Life stores for 459 AED.

T GREA FOR ACES BIG SP

2 BioZone

The BioZone series, available from Oxynet, features Photo Catalytic Oxidation which means that organic molecules are effectively broken down. It also features photoplasma – millions of highly reactive compounds are created every second and transmitted out of the BioZone unit and act as highly efficient catalysts for destroying unwanted chemicals and microbes.

Meanwhile, microbes are sterilised by the high levels of germicidal Deep-UV light inside the purification chamber.

5 Sharp Air Purifier

This purifier uses ‘Plasmacluster Ion Technology’ to remove allergens and odours.

This notionally replicates ‘mother nature’s own air purification process’. What this means is that the device generates positive and negative ions which inactivate microscropic airborne viruses. It’s also equipped with a multi-layer filtration system, with a re-usable charcoal filter, and has a humidifying function. Sharp Air Purifiers are available at Cosmos Showrooms and leading Power Retailers across the UAE.

3 IQ Air Allergen 100

A Swiss-made product, this model has a patented modular housing which allows it to be equipped with the most effective filtration technologies. It has a hospital-grade HEPA filter for the control of ultra-fine particles, allergens, bacteria, viruses and mould spores, and a high-capacity pre-filter which controls coarse and fine dust particles.

6 HENRY

Henry the Air Purifier, available from THE One, quietly goes about his business of purifying the air through a 5-stage filter process, retaining fine dust and soot particles, absorbing smoke and unpleasant smells, removing pollen and dust mites, killing viruses and bacteria and bonding positively charged molecules, refreshing the air. Henry also features three speed levels, an automatic shut-off timer and a built-in fragrance dispenser.

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60 BETTER INTERIORS

BETTER...KIDS’ BEDROOMS Looking for inspiration for how to deck out your children’s bedrooms? Read on...

INSPIRATION

The nursery

THE SMART APPROACH TO KIDS’ ROOMS BY MEGAN CONNELLY This book kicks off with a basic introduction to good design and then moves on to discuss working with colour, furniture choices, space and storage solutions and safety tips.

There’s also a chapter dedicated to designing rooms for children with special needs

Watching paint dry might be boring but did you know smelling it dry could be damaging to your health? Research has shown that most household paints emit carcinogenic toxins for years after decorating – cue Mythic, a non-toxic, ultra-low-odour paint that, unlike most other paints, doesn’t release VOCs (volatile organic compounds, aka toxic nasties) into your home.

Not only is it safe for people, pets and the planet, it also provides the durability and coverage you’d expect from a top-quality paint.

What could be better for your child’s bedroom?

Goodbaby

ACHIEVE THIS LOOK Light, airy and spacious is the look you want for a baby’s bedroom - not only does it mean they’ve got plenty of space to crawl about, it also means the place will have an air of sleepencouraging serenity. Keeping the main elements white means you can add in gorgeous cream tones in solid furniture such as the crib above, from Goodbaby, to add in an element of warmth.

Your kids will love this beautiful high-sided bed from Carpe Diem

The boy’s bedroom ACHIEVE THIS LOOK Boys are full of energy and their rooms should reflect this.

Start by picking out a blocky, bright colour for the walls to make the place really ‘pop’ - and pick up a single-tone rug in a complementary powerful colour to give extra zing. Keep the bed simple - we love this white ‘Noah’ number from Indigo Living - and kit it out with a duvet decorated in footballs, race cars or whatever hobby your son has. Keep the rest of the furniture, fixtures and fittings nice and simple too, which a straightforward desk and storage area where he can do his homework. A smart lamp and a couple of cool posters complete the look.

Indigo Living

The girl’s bedroom ACHIEVE THIS LOOK Starting from a palette of your daughter’s five favourite colours, choose a key element - some curtains. a beautiful rug, or a vibrant bedspread - to start from. Then work your way outwards, bringing in plenty of imaginative accessories which make the room busy and exciting - without becoming cluttered. Finish off by stenciling the walls to give the place extra vibrancy.

CHAIR-BRAINED

Pim Pom chair IDDesign AED1,298

Pottery Barn

TIPS FROM THE TOP Q Mandarin Duck chair Home Centre AED595

How do I set about theming my child’s bedroom?

And what sort of themes should I pick?

Leaf chair Home Centre AED595

Safety check list Babyshop’s top tips for child safety at home

1. Instal smoke detectors in your child’s bedroom.

2. Use corner and edge bumpers (see image) to help prevent injuries from falls against sharp edges of furniture.

3. Ensure cribs are assembled properly, and that no parts are loose or broken.

A It all depends what sort of hobbies and interests your child has! One of the most popular options for boys is to theme their bedrooms around cars, and there are a lot of great options on the market for this. In the images below you can see some of the smart car-themed products available from Çilek (Ibn Battuta Mall, Persia Court, Shop No. 95), from their ‘Turbo Room’ collection, which features racing car beds, ‘road’ style ramps and petrol pump-themed storage units. Çilek also have a host of imaginative themed-room ideas for girls: they’re a great first port of call when you’re planning yourr child’s new room.

Bi Turbo bed on promotion this month at Cilek AED3,499

4. Make frequent checks that nuts, bolts and screws have not come loose.

5. Never place a crib near a window or window blind cords.

6. Put finger pinch guards on all door hinges to make sure your child can’t get their fingers trapped.

ACCESSORIES SORIES Lady Bird Chair Home Centre AED295

Flexa bean bag chair IDDesign AED865

BIGTIME wall clock THEOne AED349

MAMMUT shelf unit IKEA AED395

Picture frames ORDNING&REDA Price on request

Kelebekli Ceiling Lamp Cilek AED415

FABLER mobile IKEA AED49

Storage boxes ORDNING&REDA AED59

SMILA BAGGE wall lamp IKEA Price on request

Sweet Bed (120x200) Cilek AED1,195

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62 BETTER INTERIORS INTERIORS ADVICE

ASK THE EXPERTS Send us your questions to experts@hotmediapublishing.com and we’ll find an interiors guru to answer them...

Featured products from THE One.

lighting is key to making your dining table cosy and inviting. Use lots of candles, even on weeknights! If you want to go all out and create a real sense of drama, hang a chandelier or a pair of pendant lamps over your table, but make sure they are on a dimmer switch so you can adjust the brightness to change the mood.

Ewa Lundgren, Design and Product Developer, THE One

Q Q

How do I make my dining table a talking point?

An easy way to turn your table into a talking point is to use seasonal colours, flowers and natural elements to decorate each place setting or create a spectacular centrepiece. For example, celebrate spring by combining light-coloured exotic flowers with pebbles, shells and driftwood collected on the beach or sand roses picked up in the desert to decorate individual place settings. Alternatively, simply arrange candles and a combination of the above down the length of the table for a low feature that will be the centre of attention!

If you can’t be bothered to hunt, you can always conveniently ‘gather’ these goodies at THE One. Check out the Blossom spray and Teak root sculpture and grab a bag of seashells while you’re there!

Another fun option is to match your

April 2010

table setting to a themed menu.

If you’re serving up a Moroccan feast, give your table the ‘Out of Africa’ treatment with animal print crockery, tribal napkin rings, black glassware, wooden candleholders and a few handcrafted Moroccan lanterns for ambience. Thinking Japanese? Then go for black and beige chitra placemats and napkins, bone chopsticks, black crockery, fab faux phalaenopsis orchids as well as a couple of paper fans as a centrepiece and you’ll be all set.

If this sounds a bit too much, try mixing and matching odd glasses, plates and napkin rings to personalise each place setting, keeping the personalities of your guests in mind. Alternatively, draping a different shawl loosely over the back of each chair will give you a playfully informal feel, while tying matching shawls around the chair backs will add a chic touch.

Last, but certainly not least,

How can I use artificial flowers to spruce up my home?

Artificial flowers have become extremely popular because of their low maintenance, price and their long life. Some artificial flowers today, especially the good quality flowers, make a room more appealing, and add a warm feeling just like fresh flowers.

There’s a huge range of artificial flowers on offer. My suggestion would be to choose the best quality available through an artificial flower company. I would recommend working with a professional florist who can make create an arrangement that is artificial, yet retains the elegance and grace, and embodies the life of a beautiful and real arrangement. One of the draw backs in using artificial flowers is that they don’t smell. As a designer, I still prefer using fresh flowers, but if longevity and cost are in mind then artificial can work wonders.

RIMA DARDENNE Interior Decorator, Irony Home

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04 334 6664

OFIS

04 335 2499

Aminian Carpets

04 295 5379

Mitchi

04 339 9084

Pride of Kashmir

04 295 0655

Mumbai Se

04 434 0626

MARKET MALL, GREEN COMMUNITY

Regional Trading

04 295 1723

Yves Delorme

04 339 8787

ACE

Sia (Jawad Home)

04 295 6180

Zwilling

04 434 0725

The White Co

04 295 6180

BURJUMAN

MERCATO MALL FESTIVAL CENTRE

DUBAI MALL

ACE

@home

04 434 0877

04 885 3208

Al Abbar Art Gallery

04 344 9595

800 ASK ACE

Bombay & Zone

04 344 5994

(800 275 223)

Kas Australia

04 344 1179

National Iranian Carpets 04 349 9644

Bhs

04 352 5150

Armani/Casa

04 437 3131

Artikel

04 232 8339

Descamps

04 355 5563

Baldi

04 339 9890

Bayti

04 368 5145

Grand Stores

04 352 3641

Collezione

04 434 0255

Dwell

04 232 5435

OASIS CENTER

Hermes

04 351 1190

Crystal Gallery

04 339 8774

IKEA

04 203 7505

Art Tower Frames Est.

04 339 3024

Liwa Home

04 351 5353

Crystalline

04 339 8897

Marina

04 232 8919

MFI Kitchens

04 339 3503

Sharief

04 355 3377

Dubai Home Collection 04 339 8855

Rugland

04 232 5790

The Handicraft Gallery 04 339 3515

Tanagra

04 355 0183

Ethan Allen

04 339 8631

Stokes

04 232 9251

Q Home Decor

THE One

04 351 4424

Index Living Mall

04 339 8631

Table Art

04 232 6670

Zara Home

04 359 9988

Iwannagohome!

04 339 8631

The Red Carpet

04 232 5755

Kreiss

04 339 8978

DEIRA CITY CENTRE

Lalique

04 339 8451

Al Jaber Gallery

04 295 4004

Merinos

050 887 4893

Al Maya Household

04 334 9424

Mesgarzadeh

04 339 3515

AL QUOZ Amber Garden Furniture 04 323 2405

IBN BATTUTA MALL

Exotica

04 340 2966

Kani Home

04 368 5408

Falaknaz Habitat

04 340 4989

Lifestyle

04 368 5699

Indigo Living

04 341 6388

One World

04 366 5742

Kidz Inc

04 340 5059

Pan Emirates

04 368 5372

Luz de Luna

04 341 66 85

TOP OF THE SHOPS HOME CENTRE

Table Art

04 366 9710

Presotto Middle East

04 340 6443

Stone Gallery

04 347 2525

Already renowned for selling quality furniture at unbelievably reasonable prices, Home Centre has stepped up its game even further recently and rebranded with a trendy new logo and a fab selection of new, contemporary pieces. The new store at Mirdif City Centre is the 11th string to the chain’s bow, and showcases the revamped floor layout which the company will be rolling out across its entire network throughout the next few months. Home Centre is the largest home furnishings company in the UAE and of their latest range, we particularly love the playful (and, at Dhs199, amazingly affordable) lime green chairs.

Home Centre, Mirdif City Centre, 04 284 3332, www.homecentre.net.

The Warehouse

04 347 0220

Better Life

Under One Roof

04 323 2722

04 339 9930

AL ITTIHAD ROAD 04 2680656

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE

SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD

Better Life

04 424 3479

ACE

04 338 1416

Cottage Chic

04 437 0268

Bagno

04 330 7775

Zara Home

04 438 0650

Casa Mia

04 339 0760

Casa Tua

04 339 7800

KARAMA Siematic

04 330 9295

LAMCY PLAZA Household Department 04 334 9424 Lifestyle

04 366 9845

Rugland

04 335 6610

Rattan House

04 338 2977

Selva Middle East

04 341 1933

SOUK MADINAT JUMEIRAH Carré Blanc

04 295 3992

Toshkhana

04 366 8888

MALL OF THE EMIRATES

SOUK AL BAHAR

Better Life

04 341 0716

Al Sultani Furniture

04 420 3676

Bo Concept

04 341 4144

Tarrab

04 420 0244

Bois & Chiffons

04 341 0519

Tehran Persian

04 420 0575

Crystal Casa

04 341 1402

Zsolnay

04 420 3682

Flamant Home Interiors 04 341 3533

April 2010

Four Seasons Ramesh

04 334 9090

THE VILLAGE MALL

Home Centre

04 341 4441

Carpetland

04 344 0646

Home Design

04 323 3370

Irony Home

04 342 2145

IDdesign

04 341 3434

Jashanmal

04 347 1715

WAFI SHOPPING MALL

Maison Decor

04 409 9000

Bombay

04 324 5255

Marina

04 800 4360

Faucher

04 324 6769

Marina Gulf

04 341 0314

Frette/White Corner

04 324 2474

Miri

04 341 1000

La Boudoir

04 324 4555

Red Carpet

04 340 9924

La Murrina Murano

04 324 4555

Table Art

04 341 3663

Memoires

04 324 3001

The Living Zone

04 341 1220

VG New Trend

04 324 5430

BETTER COMMUNITIES

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HERTZ

CARPETS

hertzuae.com, 800 437 89 /

SHEBA IRANIAN CARPETS & ANTIQUES

04 206 0206 Prices start at AED2,373 per month for a Toyota Yaris and go to AED17,707 per month for an Audi A8.

Finest quality Persian and hand knotted carpets. Est 1980

The key contacts you need to settle in to your new home

SixT Shops 61, 62 and 65-67 PO Box 26200, SHARJAH United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 6 572 4849 Mob: +971 50 678 6168 Fax: +971 6 572 7480 www.shebairaniancarpets.com Info@shebairaniancarpets.com

sixt.com, 04 347 9777 If you’re looking to hire a Mercedes Benz, you need to get in touch with SixT, who specialise in their full range.

THRIFTY thriftyaue.com, 800 4694 / 04 347 9001

Please call us if you would like to try out our carpets in your home!

BABYSITTING AND NANNIES DUBAI NANNIES dubainannies.com Dubai Nannies provides live-in nannies, governessses and maternity nurses across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Prices range from AED2,100 per month for a Mitsubishi Lancer to AED15,000 per month for a BMW 7 series.

CAR RENTAL

CAR SHOWROOMS

AVIS

AL FUTTAIM MOTORS

avisaue.ae, 04 295 7121

alfuttaimmotors.com, 04 206 6666

Avis has 21 rental locations across the UAE. Rates

Al Futtaim are the UAE’s exclusive distributors of

for their cars range from AED2,250-20,000/month.

Toyota and Lexus cars.

MAJESTIC NANNIES majesticnannies.com, 02 665 5056 Majestic Nannies matches families with full-time and part-time nannies at AED440 to 7,000 per week.

MDE NANNIES mde-nannies.com MDE Nannies has a roster of nannies and au pairs from the Philippines, India, Nepal, Indonesia and Sri Lanka.

TRIXABELL trixabell.com

KITCHEN TRANSFORMATION Want to give your room a makeover but without spending a huge amount? Check out Under One Roof’s (underoneroof.ae) Permaglaze Multi-Surface Restoration product, which reglazes your kitchen surfaces (everything from counter tops to skirting boards) to leave them looking clean, fresh and – if your kitchen is made up of several different furniture designs– cohesive. You can pick from a spread of different colours and tones, all of which are very hard-wearing - check out the below ‘before and after’ example from a home at Arabian Ranches. Once the restoration is taken care of, Under One Roof can help you with everything else, from smart new tiling to gleaming white goods.

For more info, contact info@underoneroof.ae, 04 323 2722.

All Trixabell nannies have first aid and food hygiene training. Babysitters range from AED35 to AED70/hour.

BANKING AND FINANCE COMMERCIAL BANK OF DUBAI cbd.ae, 800-CBD CBD offers savings schemes, a personal loan service and foreign exchange contracts.

HSBC hsbc.ae, 800HSBC (4722) HSBC offers Islamic, premier and international banking, wealth management, corporate and personal accounts.

Before

MASHREQ BANK mashreqbank.com, 04 424 4444 Mashreq offer deposits, borrowing and a broad range of credit cards with online facilities.

NATIONAL BANK OF DUBAI nbd.ae, 04 222 2111 Current accounts, silver, gold and platinum credit cards, specialised private banking and internet banking.

STANDARD CHARTERED standardchartered.ae, 04 313 8888 Loans and mortgages, a specialised Islamic Banking

After

service, private banking and home and life insurance.

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Park where a florist knocks up good value, immaculate

EMIRATES HOSPITAL

04 303 7070

bouquets to order.

emirateshospital.ae, 04 349 6666

Distributors of Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Jaguar

A specialist surgical hospital which also houses a dental

SHAKESPEARE FLOWERS

and Ferrari.

clinic and other general clinics.

04 349 1070

ARABIAN AUTOMOBILES

Located at The Village Mall, Shakespeare design

HEALTH BAY POLYCLINIC

04 339 0999

attractive bouquets and floral arrangement

healthbayclinic.com, 04 348 7140 A private medical clinic in Umm Suquiem, offering

The sole distributors for Nissan in the UAE. They also sell second-hand Nissan vehicles.

LIBERTY AUTOMOBILES libertyautos.com, 04 282 8092 Liberty Automobiles are the largest General Motors dealership in the UAE for Opel, Cadillac, Chevrolet and Hummer cars. They are also the exclusive distributors for Kawasaki motorcycles.

DENTISTS

UPSCALE AND POSH

a huge range of services from a group of dedicated

upscaleandposh.com

doctors. Services include family medicine, paediatrics,

Upscale and Posh has a large selection of delivery

obstetrics and gynaecology, infertility, internal medicine,

flowers to choose from online. They also offer online

gastroenterology, hepatology, travel clinics, well

florist consultation.

woman and well man medicals, baby clinic, lactation consultancy and more.

GYMS AVIATION CLUB

SHARIF EYE CENTER

aviationclub.ae, 04 286 5303

sharifeyecenter.com, 04 423 3664

The Aviation has a great pool, squash and tennis courts.

One of the top centres in the Middle East region

They offer a range of workout classes too.

helping people improve their vision and decrease their

AMERICAN DENTAL CLINIC

dependency on glasses or contact lenses, Sharif Eye

american-dental-clinic.com, 04 344

THE BIG APPLE

Center is located at Dubai HealthCare City, Ibn Sina

0668 / 02 681 2921

jumeirah.com,

Building, Block D-101.

Services include cosmetic dentistry,

04 319 8660

neuromuscular dentistry and

Diet supplements and fitness foods in addition to a

periodontics.

THE CITY HOSPITAL

great range of fitness machines, weights and classes.

ehl.ae/thecityhospital, 04 435 9999

BRITISH DENTAL CLINIC

FITNESS FIRST

britishdentalclinic.com,

fitnessfirst.ae,

04 342 1318

04 351 0044

WELCARE HOSPITAL

Provides treatments like air flow

Fitness First is the largest chain of gyms in the UAE

ehl.ae/WH, 04 282 7788

cleaning to remove stains, fillings, teeth

with branches in Mirdiff, Media City, and BurJuman,

Welcare was the first private hospital in Dubai to

whitening, veneers and implants.

among others.

receive the Quality Appreciation Award.

DRS NICOLAS & ASP

HAYYA

INSURANCE

nicolasandasp.com,

hayya.com, 04 362 7775

AXA

04 394 7777

A chain of gyms located within various Emaar

axa-gulf.com, 800 48 45 / 800 29 24

Eight branches across Dubai offering pediatric surgery,

properties, including Meadows Village, Burj Dubai and

AXA offers local, regional and global healthcare plans.

cosmetic surgery and implants.

the Lakes.

They also cover motor, yacht, golf and travel insurance.

DUBAI SKY CLINIC

HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CLINICS

BUPA (Through Lifecare)

dubaiskyclinic.com, 04 355 8808 Based at the BurJuman Business Tower, offering

AL ZAHRA MEDICAL CENTRE

Bupa offers three different insurance packages running

aesthetic dentistry like inlays and crowns.

alzahra.com, 04 331 5000

from the Lifeline Essential plan up to the Lifeline Gold.

The City hospital was the first hospital in Dubai Healthcare City and boasts state-of-the-art equipment.

lifecareinternational.com, 04 331 8688

Al Zahra provides departments like pulmonology and

THE DENTAL CENTER the-dental-center.com, 04 375 2175 Located in Dubai Healthcare City, the excellent, ultra modern Dental Center’s services include dental makeovers.

opthalmology in addition to paediatrics and dentistry.

DAMAN NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERICAN HOSPITAL

damanhealth.ae, 800 432 626

ahdubai.com, 04 336 7777

Daman is the UAE’s first national health insurance

The first hospital in the Middle East to get a Joint

company. They offer national, regional, international

Commission International Accreditation (JCIA).

and global health insurance plans plus visitor plans to a limit of AED150,000.

FLORISTS EXOTICA

BELHOUL EUROPEAN HOSPITAL belhouleuropean.com, 04 345 4000

EXPACARE (Through MedNet)

exoticaemirates.com,

Belhoul’s facilities include 19 specialist clinics in addition

mednet-uae.com, 800 48 82

02 644 4416 / 04 347 3260

to surgical facilities.

Expacare’s packages include Standardcare, and

With branches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Exotica offers bouquets as well as floral arrangements.

Executivecare and Specialcare which cover dental care,

EBSAAR

complementary therapies and chronic conditions.

ebsaar.ae, 04 344 0122 A clinic offering over 16 different technologies

RSA

ORGANIC FOODS & CAFE

aimed at improving your vision, including LASIK,

rsagroup.ae, 800 772 / 04 302 9995

organicfoodsandcafe.com, 04

glaucoma laser treatment, treatment for diabetes

RSA insurance offers policies covering health, home,

434 0577

complications and retinal diseases and cataract and

pets, motors, personal accidents and travel insurance,

A small store at Emaar Business

premium lenses.

among others.

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INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DESIGN SPRINGS/MEADOWS LAKES/ARABIAN RANCHES GREEN COMMUNITY EXTENTIONS & ALTERATIONS WOODEN PERGOLAS

DUBAI KENNELS AND CATTERY

has an impressive array fencing , pots, potting soil,

dkc.ae, 04 285 1646

fertilizers, seeds, indoor and outdoor plants, watering

Boarding, daycare and collection and delivery.

accessories, gardening tools and machinery. It’s a real one stop shop for all your home and outdoor needs.

POSH PAWS poshpawsdubai.com, 050 273 0973

DUBAI GARDEN CENTRE

Located a short drive from Dubai’s Dragon Mart, Posh

dubaigardencentre.com, 04 340 0006

Paws is like a holiday camp for your pets.

Gardening and landscaping services plus a good range of plants, flowers and outdoor furniture.

KIDS’ ENTERTAINMENT PLANTORAMA

PAINTING

plantoramallc.com, 050 656 5971, 050 652 2418

FENCES

Full design and consultancy as well as masonry.

TILING

MAIDS

04 - 3263990

Mobile : +97150 871 8484, Telephone: +9714 271 3845 Fax : +9714 367 5758, Email: shivraj@homesolutions.ae

AQUA Cleaning Services

KENNELS AND CATTERIES ANIMAL CARE CENTRE animalcarecentre.biz, 06 543 6280 Animal Care Centre is the oldest kennel and cattery in the UAE. They have their own veterinary clinic.

Live Dolphin & Seal Shows (Mon-Sat) Swim with the Dolphins (Mon-Thu)

CALL 04 3369773 Email: info@dubaidolphinarium.ae Website: www.dubaidolphinarium.ae

CREEK PARK, GATE 1, DUBAI

CHURCHWOOD’S

LANDSCAPING AND GARDENS

churchwoods.dubaiparent.com, 04 341 5201

ACE GARDEN CENTER

Located in Barsha, with all chalets separated by

800 ASK ACE (800 275 223)

partitions and fitted with smoke alarms.

ACE Garden Centre, located at Dubai Festival City,

Maid Services

Painting Service Window Cleaning

Move in Cleaning Office Cleaning Store Cleaning

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Pools, custom-crafted to your requirements! * STOP PRESS: Pools R Us is now serving Abu Dhabi as well as Dubai! * PLUS! Get a discount of AED 5,000 or a free infrared swimming pool security alarm system when you build a pool with us, on presentation of this advertisement.

Pools R Us L.L.C. P.O. Box 50699, Dubai, U.A.E Mob: +971 50 624 5457 / 651 6885, Tel: +971 4 340 7887, Fax: +971 4 340 7883 E-mail: poolsrus@eim.ae, Web: www.poolsrusdubai.com

1 0 0 - 4 r 1 0 0 - 1 3 0 % 6 $ 5 4 r 4 1" 4 r - " / % 4 $ " 1 * / (

-ArtiďŹ cial grass.

Ready Maids

-Swimming pool cover.

Professional maids services that you can trust every time.

-Energy management.

Farnek Avireal provides a one-stop solution and a

We have provided part-time maid services on an hourly basis in Dubai since 1999. Our services are as follows:

24/7 service.

• General Housekeeping • Indoor Window Cleaning • Ironing • Office Cleaning • Babysitting • Party Helping • And any household chores

High Quality Cleaning on Hourly Basis

We have trained, honest and trusted maids from Philippines, Sri Lanka, Nepal, India and Eritrea

* Cleaning Services for your Villas, Shops, Apartments & OfďŹ ces * Baby Care * Ironing * Party Services

Tel: 04-3966779, Mob: 050-5025699 / 050-6559371 Email: operations@readymaidsdubai.com Web: www.readymaidsdubai.com

Call Marlyn on 050 9209696 / 04 2282244

busybeesdubai.com, 04 351 7807

MAINTENANCE + OFFICE CLEANING

Services include house cleaning, baby sitting, event

FARNEK

planning and car cleaning.

farnek.com, 04 382 4400

BUSY BEES

ast Maintenance offers: Handyman services Electrical Plumbing Painting Cleaning of Villas, Apartment, OfďŹ ces and shops on hourly basis

For booking Call: 050 920 9696

Farnek Avireal is a Total Facilities Management

DUBAI MAIDS

Provider with 30 years’ experience in the UAE Market.

HITCHES AND GLITCHES

dubai-maids.com, 050 919 2029

With over 1,300 staff members they maintain more

hitchesandglitches.com, 04 341 2888

Dubai Maids offers cleaning, babysitting and party

than 1,000 properties. Their services include:

Air conditioning and pool maintenance and a 45

services. They also arrange full time maids.

-Maintenance services including AC, MEP and

minute response time for emergencies.

Civil Fabric.

MAIDS.AE

-Building cleaning and water tank cleaning.

maids.ae,

-Pest control and landscaping.

HOWDRA CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

04 339 4151

-Interior and refurbishment.

howdra.moonfruit.com, 04 227 2736

Maids available for cleaning, baby sitting and laundry.

-Security services.

Howdra offers handyman and maintenance services.

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On presentation of this advert*

* Terms & Conditions:

Office Cleaning and Housekeeping We undertake all kinds of general cleaning and housekeeping works for: • Apartments • Villas • Flats • Offices • Schools • Banks etc‌ House maids provided at AED 30 per hour We also provide staff for all kinds of parties and baby sitting etc. on an hourly, daily, weekly, monthly or yearly contract basis with a flexible schedule and reasonable rates.

Try us now: experience the professional, well trained staff, neatness and fastest services in town.

For further information Call

– 050 8824602

PERMAGLAZE PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS

including storysacks, library, junior chef, music and

04 323 2722

show and tell.

movement, outside play, sand and water, singing and

General Maintenance undertaken by Under One Roof maintenance company specializing in tiling

EMIRATES BRITISH NURSERY

of oors and walls, plastering, painting and decorating

emiratesbritishnursery.com

– internal and external. Rewiring and plumbing

Emirates British Nursery is a premier provider of

undertaken too.

preschool education and childcare. They have two branches, one in Umm Sequim and a purpose built

NURSERIES

nursery in Mirdif, both have fantastic facilities, bright

BLOSSOM CHILDRENS NURSERY

colourful classrooms with quality resources, activity

theblossomnursery.com,

rooms, soft play rooms as well as swimming pools and

04 348 6275

sensory gardens, water play, sand play and a discovery

Umm Suquiem nursery which takes kids aged 6 months

room. All facilities are designed to meet the learning

to 4 years.

needs of young children and provide a place for children to ourish. Their quality provision meets all of the

Al KHAYAT CLEANING CO. AL KHAYAT MAINTENANCE EST. Since 1984

COCOON NURSERY

needs of you and your family in relation to children’s

cocoonnursery.com, 04 394 9394

early years. For more information contact Mirdif on 04

Lovely nursery in Jumeirah 3 / Umm Suqeim run

288 9222 and Umm Sequim on 04 348 9996.

Once & Yearly contract cleaning, Pest Control & Pvt. Security for Offices, Banks, Schools, Warehouses, Villas, Building & Hotels.

by a dedicated team in an immaculate building and

Cleaning

: Daily cleaning & general cleaning, Marble grinding & crystallize polishing, Floor cleaning & polishing, Carpet & Sofa shampooing, High window cleaning etc. ke Pest Control : Treatment against-Cockroach, also underta l en era We Bed bug, Fly, Termite, Rat etc. BuildiningteGnance Ma Security Guards : Service of well trained security persons to safeguard properties.

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

Foundation Stage One, with activities including art and

Tel: 04-3933329 / 8, Mob: 050-6254738 Fax: 3933340,

Jumeirah 3 / Umm Suqeim offering British curriculum

P.O. Box 51605, Dubai - U.A.E Email: akce@emirates.net.ae Web: www.alkhayatgroup.com

catering for kids aged 3 to 4 years. Cocoon offers British crafts, singing, introduction to educational BrainGym, theme days and Pet Zone.

KID’S ISLAND NURSERY kidsislandnursery.com, 04 394 2578 Kid’s Island is an excellent nursery based in to kids aged from 14 months to 3 years, with activities

Emirates British Nursery

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KIDS COTTAGE NURSERY

PHYSIOTHERAPY

kids-cottage.com, 04 394 2145

PHYSIOCARE

Kids Cottage cares for children aged from 1 to 4 and

physiocare.ae / 04 429 8560 /

follows the British curriculum.

050 920 0838 Physiocare is a physical therapy and sport rehabilitation

RISING STARS NURSERY

centre at Dubai HealthCare City. The clinic is

risingstarsnursery.com, 04 348 8805

attractive, well-designed and professional and has a

Designed for kids from 6 months to 4 years.

friendly, pleasant atmosphere. Physiocare specialises in post and pre-pregnancy female healthcare, temporo-

PAINTERS AND PLUMBERS

mandibular joint disorders, pain management for ofďŹ ce workers, neurological rehabilitation, including after Professional Home Pet Care Services Pet sitting/dog training/dog walking/online shop www.homelypetz.com info@homelypetz.com 050 871 7072

stroke and heart attack, and paediatric conditions and sports injuries.

PET CORNER

POOL CREATION AND MANAGEMENT

petcornerdubia.com, 04 885 3637

DUBAI POOL CLEANING

Pet Corner include brushing in their prices, which are

poolcleaningdubai.com,

based on the breed and size of the dog or cat.

04 333 6484 Dubai Pool Cleaning offer a weekly cleaning and

PETS HABITAT

maintenance service which includes checking and

petshopdubai.com, 04 341 8085

maintaining pH levels.

Pets Habitat offers grooming packages for dogs and Address: Warehouse2, Al Quoz, Dubai - U.A.E, Tel: 04 333 1860, Fax: 333 1864, Email: yannco@eim.ae, Web: www.yanncouae.com

cats. Grooming is priced according to weight.

HYDROLITE POOLS AND LANDSCAPES hydrolite.net,

PET CARE

ROYAL PETS

06 535 1118

BRITISH VETERINARY CLINIC

royalpets.ae, 04 288 6684

Hydrolite offers water treatment and cleaning twice a

britvet.com, 02 66 50085

Located in Mirdiff, Royal Pets offers grooming services

week plus regular reading of pH levels to keep your pool

The only professional pet groomers in Abu Dhabi.

for dogs and cats including hair dyeing and de-matting.

in top shape.

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" " Advice

Contact us: Email: gettheguys@thosepoolguys.com

MAK POOLS

RELAXATION

makpools.com, 04 323 2958 Maintenance services for private pools and spas.

POOLS R US poolsrusdubai.com, 04 340 7887 A swimming pool installation and maintenance company with equipment links with Europe and the US.

Dubai - U.A.E Tel: +971 4 333 4287, Mob: +971 50 259 5385 Fax: +971 5 333 1864

Their friendly team, who have a cumulative experience

info@pnmove.com www.pnmove.com

of building thousands of swimming pools worldwide, will happily talk you through the entire swimming pool building and ownership process, and they ensure that

Call: 050 259 5385

they’re always up-to-date with the latest design and landscaping innovations sweeping the industry.

ALLIED PICKFORDS

Pools R Us also offers a ďŹ ltration and pump system

ae.alliedpickfords.com, 04 408 9555

which keeps water fresh and clean while using minimal power – and 16 colour mode, low wattage LED

REMOVALS

lights will make sure your pool is the jazziest on

ACORN MOVERS

the compound.

acornmovers.com, 04 323 6920

THOSE POOL GUYS

Acorn Movers were established in the UK in 1992. They

thosepoolguys.com,

currently work with 300 agents all over the world,

04 339 0418

offering door-to-door world wide relocations for both

Those Pool Guys clean and scrub swimming pools. They

corporate and residential moves. They offer packing,

also reďŹ ll and disinfect them. They can ďŹ x any bit of

unpacking and storage, and can also arrange both maid

your pool equipment that’s not working and they have

and handyman services. They offer one month’s free

exible times, coming to visit on the day and time that

storage to clients who are moving back to the UK or

suit you best.

into Dubai from anywhere in the world.

Allied Pickfords offers handyman and cleaning services in addition to packaging and relocation services.

EURO MOVERS INTERNATIONAL euromovers-ae.com, 04 340 3920 Euro Movers offer door to door services in moving and packing for both domestic and international locations.

RELOGULF relogulf.com, 04 501 5748 Relogulf offers moving and packaging services for both domestic and international moves.

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OASIS

Plug-ins has three stores in Dubai, with the largest one

The following schools were rated ‘Oustanding’ by the

oasiscome2life.com,

in Dubai Festival City.

Knowledge and Human Development Authority.

04 802 4888

JUMEIRAH COLLEGE gemsjc.com,

Oasis offers free home delivery to its customers for five

SHARAF DG

gallon bottles.

sharafdg.com, 800 344 357 / 04 368 5115 Sharaf DG has six stores across Dubai selling a huge

Jumeirah College follows the National Curriulum for

WHITE GOODS + ELECTRONICS JUMBO ELECTRONICS

lowest price guarantee an 7 day refund policy.

England up to Year 13. They offer courses in business,

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JUMEIRAH ENGLISH SPEAKING SCHOOL (Arabian Ranches) jess.sch.ae, 04 361 9019 JESS schools at Arabian Ranches are split into three primary, secondary and sixth form - and offer the British curriculum and IB for sixth form. They have a large, landscaped campus with fully-equipped playground

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JUMEIRAH ENGLISH SPEAKING SCHOOL (Jumeirah) jess.sch.ae, 04 394 5515 A much-loved school teaching the British curriculum to kids from Foundation 1 to Year 6. Jess has excellent facilities and offers a large range of extra-curricular activities.

KINGS DUBAI kingsdubai.com, 04 348 3939 Located in Umm Suquiem, Kings Dubai provides courses until Year 6.

STORAGE

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Your need-to-know guide to pool maintenance…

How often do I need to clean my pool?

It depends how often it’s used. Most residential pool customers in this region use a contractor such as Those Pool Guys two to three times a week. We also recommend each pool has a cleaning kit for cleaning before use between visits and a test kit to check that the pH and chlorine are within range before swimming.

WATER MASAFI masafi.com, 800 54 55 Masafi offers home delivery of its five gallon bottles of

Do I need to bring in a professional or can I do it myself?

Most swimming pools in the UAE don’t have automatic cleaning systems – if yours doesn’t, it’s a good idea to bring in a professional company.

mineral water on a contractual basis.

NESTLE nestlewaters.ae, 800 44 04 Nestle delivers five gallon water bottles of their Pure Life range to homes across the UAE.

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What does the cleaning process involve?

Cleaning a pool requires: checking and adjusting the pH and chlorine; vacuuming the pool; emptying the leaf baskets and strainers;

scrubbing and/or brushing the sides; backwashing the filters; refilling the pool after backwashing to ensure the pumps and filtration operate correctly; testing the pool water quality and visual inspection of filter, pumps and lights to identify and quickly fix equipment problems Is there an alternative to chlorine?

There are many alternatives to chlorine including salt chlorinators, ozone and UV. However, most standards recommend a residual level of chlorine or bromine. If the pump room is not well ventilated, it will get hot and humid and most of these alternatives will struggle to work efficiently.

Having said that, in my opinion, salt chlorinators provide a safer and more cost effective alternative to traditional chlorine.

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