Betterhomes Magazine - Oct'18

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COLOUR CRUSH

Easy ways to introduce pretty pastels

A calm home with natural touches

POWDER ROOM GOALS ● BOHO DÉCOR ● MOVE TO GREEN COMMUNITY

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WELCOME TO THE OCTOBER ISSUE

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ur sunny climate and modern homes provide us with plenty of flexibility when it comes to our interiors.

It’s also why boho chic is the perfect style for the UAE. The word ‘bohemian’ dates back to the 1800s and was first used to describe people who live a certain lifestyle: wanderers and vagabonds – who certainly weren’t slaves to rules. Adnan Bennani of Moroccan Bazaar explains how to rock bohemian interiors (page 18) and have fun with this personal look. Meanwhile, Home & Soul concept store’s Carol Sukkar has discovered the materials and colours best suited to our humid environment and for maximising our outdoor space. She reveals all during a tour of her Al Barsha villa (page 36).

With our weather becoming milder, we’ve rounded up beautiful pieces of furniture and accessories to transform any garden into a comfy outdoor room (page 32). And if you want to live in a lush oasis all year round, check out Green Community (page 51).

Managing Director Victoria Thatcher Editorial Director John Thatcher Managing Editor Faye Bartle Editor Lucy Land Art Director Kerri Bennett Designer Jamie Pudsey Production Manager Muthu Kumar Advertising Group Manager Sukaina Hussein +971 50 515 9691 To contact any of the above people, email firstname@ hotmediapublishing.com

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CONTENTS

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OCTOBER 2018

AREA 51

MOVE TO…

Green Community

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PROPERTIES FOR SALE

Find your new home with our pick of properties to buy

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PROPERTIES FOR RENT

Rent a home in a beautiful community

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WHICH SCHOOL?

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SHOP TALK

Inspiration, innovation and need-to-know updates

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EXPRESS YOURSELF

Rock bohemian décor and let your personal style shine

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STYLE YOUR WASHROOM

Put some zing into your powder room

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ASK A DESIGNER

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Choose The Arcadia Preparatory School

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STEAL MY STYLE

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Lily Paulson-Ellis, interior designer

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MOVING IN

Our edit of gorgeous vases

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PASTEL PARADISE

Easy ways to introduce this pretty palette

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THE SHAPE SHIFTER

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Designer Hamza Omari on sustainability

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TAKE IT OUTSIDE

Escape to the garden

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A SENSE OF FLOW

Step inside this airy villa

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ART & SOUL

An elegant Arizona home

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A LIFE LESS ORDINARY

Tomás Alonso, CEO of BSH Bosch and Siemens Home Appliances Group, on how Siemens is making every day extraordinary

How would you describe the design ethos of Siemens?

With 170 years’ experience, our values of quality, design and sustainability have continuously been at the heart of Siemens.

What trends are we seeing in home appliances?

As a leading brand, we are responding and anticipating consumers’ changing needs, with features that embrace connectivity, innovative technology and resource efficiency.

How is Siemens redefining the way we run our households?

From the moment we wake up with an exceptional cup of coffee to arriving home at the end of the day with our home devices set as we wish; and from making

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our daily fresh produce purchases, thanks to the information provided in our fridge to upgrading the features of our washing machine – we’ll soon be able to achieve these things with a simple-to-use downloadable app on your mobile phone, using our HomeConnect technology.

What does sustainability mean to Siemens?

Caring for resources is part of our DNA. We create energy and water saving products that look after our consumers’ lives and the environment. We also work with government initiatives to support their objective to make our country much more sustainable.

Describe a typical Siemens customer…

Elegant, modern, urbane and passionate about kitchens.

What appliance can you not live without?

My Siemens EQ6 coffee machine – it makes a perfect double espresso that I enjoy early in the morning without any distractions.

What’s next?

Siemens is performing extremely well in the UAE, fulfilling the demands of our premium consumers and hospitality projects. We aim to offer an exclusive Siemens showroom in Dubai, so that our consumers can really interact with the new HomeConnect products, cooling technology and a show cooking area to experience Siemens in a living kitchen environment. siemens-home.bsh-group.com/ae

SHOP

Cosy up your home with this ethically sourced, washable cotton rug. Handwoven in India and certified by GoodWeave International (a global initiative to eradicate child labour in the carpet industry), it’s available in two sizes (1.5m x 2.1m and 2m x 3m) and two colours – pink or black. Dotty rug, from Dhs1,578, Oh Happy Home at Emaan Home, emaanhome.com bhomes.com | 13

SHOP TALK

The latest in homeware, interiors and design trends

FOLLOW NOW… @antonandkantiques Husband and wife team Karen and Anthony Cull travel throughout Europe, sourcing beautiful decorative antiques. “I only buy pieces I would have in my home,” says Karen. “And I love special finds with patina.” Look out for their dog Molly posing among the furniture in their Instagram feed.

WRAP IT UP

Aaron Mitchell of Cre8ive Wrap Solutions (cre8ivews. com) shares his top quick-fix tips to upgrade your home with vinyl wraps…

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Lighten up your wardrobes. Tired of your depressingly dark wardrobes? Brighten them up with a new look, such as a

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glossy white, a matte rose or an industrial concrete.

can be installed on top of existing tiles.

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Modernise your kitchen.

Consider Siberian Matt Blue for the cabinets, a White Tiled backsplash and White Marbled Calendered vinyl for the countertops.

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Makeover your floors.

Add warmth to your living space by laying Stone Plastic Composite (SPC) flooring. With its thin, yet durable design, the flooring

Create a budget feature wall. Choose from vinyl, wallpaper or fabric.

Give doors a facelift.

Whether you like the look of brushed oak or rich mahogany, upgrade the style of your entire home by wrapping your interior doors and frames, using durable and scratch-resistant architectural vinyl.

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DATE FOR THE DIARY

Dubai Design Week (dubaidesignweek.ae), the region’s largest creative festival returns from 12–17 November, with more than 230 events happening throughout d3.

Discover the future of design, regional designers and catch a talk from one of 25 visiting global design leaders.

UPGRADE YOUR FRIDGE

We’re coveting the LG Signature Refridgerator (lg.com/ae), with its innovative aesthetics – think a textured, stainless steel finish, LED lighting and intelligent features, including knockto-see-inside and smart sensor detector access, plus high-tech cooling and filter features.

TAKE TWO

STATEMENT ARTWORKS

SAVE

Palm, Dhs495, GALLERY ONE

SPLURGE

Cafetière, tasse et sucrier II, 21 septembre 1965, from Dhs4,774,918 (USD1,300,000), JEAN DUBUFFET at OPERA GALLERY

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Girls’ Day at Saray Spa. Renew for the journey ahead.

Experience the ultimate in girly indulgence and retreat to the JW Marriott Marquis for 5-star pampering. Begin your afternoon with a 30-minute Facial or Back Massage followed by a complimentary reflexology session. Afterwards, savour a medley of sweet and savory treats with a delectable Afternoon Tea amongst the cosy and chic interiors of La Farine CafĂŠ & Bakery.

Daily, AED 300 per person

JW Marriott Marquis Dubai | Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay, PO Box 121000, Dubai, UAE T +971 4 414 6754 | mhrs.dxbjw.spa@marriott.com | jwmarriottmarquisdubailife.com *Terms & Conditions: Offer is subject to availability. Advanced booking required. Booking is valid for a group of maximum 6 people.

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Clarke & Clarke fabrics, Interiors

SIT BACK & RELAX Curl up in one of these comfy, stylish armchairs

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“An armchair is a great way to inject some personality into a room” Rhian Clarke, interior designer

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1. Italia Re-vive recliner, Dhs17,955, NATUZZI 2. Dusky armchair, Dhs1,295, PAN EMIRATES 3. Little Petra armchair, Dhs12,262.95, D.TALES 4. Ann armchair, Dhs9,450, CHATTELS & MORE 5. Chaffery chair, Dhs11,750, LEXINGTON at INTERIORS bhomes.com | 17

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1. Large Asni ceiling light, Dhs4,776 (GBP995), MOROCCAN BAZAAR 2. Fringe cushion, Dhs120, NOIRE EDIT at NAMSHI 3. Large Moroccan vase in pink, Dhs334, HAY at AMARA 4. Lund London oil slick rhombus planter, Dhs115, NAMSHI 5. Tippi pouf, Dhs799, KARE 6. Flower wall decorations, from Dhs60, BOCONCEPT 7. Thamin table, Dhs4,776 (GBP995), MOROCCAN BAZAAR

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EXPRESS YOURSELF

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Rock bohemian décor and let your personal style shine

“The bohemian aesthetic is an interesting juxtaposition of the unexpected and a perfect blend of old traditional pieces with modern twists,” says Adnan Bennani of Moroccan Bazaar (moroccanbazaar.com). “Consider a blend of Arabesque patterns and geometric shapes in lamps, mirrors, rugs, screens and other furnishings, including textiles and prints, layered with modern silhouettes.”

“Pinterest is always a great place to start if you aren’t in a position to travel to the souks of Morocco. Blend natural textures with hammered metal patterns and don’t be afraid of bright bold tones – think of the colours of spices. A metal tray table with turned timber legs, a metal punched lantern, woven baskets and a Berber patterned rug add an instant boho feel to any room, while mirrors of all shapes and sizes create depth.

Have fun creating an individual space.

There are no rules to this intentionally chaotic style – it is all about blending.”

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IN SAFE HANDS Make your home secure with solutions that meet the highest standards

Following six successful years in Gold & Diamond Park, Hartmann Tresore is pleased to announce its expansion to a larger showroom within the neighbourhood (building no. 5), where it continues to showcase its wide offering of certified safes and security solutions, including burglar and fire proof document and data safes, wall and furniture safes, strong rooms and customised Signature Safes.

Reiner Kaltenbach, general manager at Hartmann Tresore, answers common queries and shares his expertise...

Why should I get a safe?

A safe is important for both individuals and businesses. Valuables, including electronic devices, jewellery and watches; documents, such as passports, ID cards, wills, contracts and pension documents; IT equipment; and family photos and mementos can require much effort to obtain or are irreplaceable. Choose a safe that offers certified burglary protection and certified fire protection – while certain items may not interest burglars, they can be irretrievably lost in a fire. Consider where your safe will be placed and its

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lock. An electronic lock means you don’t have to safely store keys, and it usually offers programming for multiple users, while a biometric fingerprint locking system (which is used in border controls worldwide) uses your finger as a ‘key’. You will likely be making a purchase for life, offering real security.

Is it possible to open a safe with certain power tools?

It is imperative you only buy a certified safe, offering a certain level of burglary resistance and fire proof – the certificate must be issued by a reputable, independent institute, such as the VdS or the ECB-S, based in Germany. This can be seen on a label that is attached to the door inside the safe. Insurance companies usually only recognise certified safes, with a tested proof of burglary resistance.

Certified safes have been professionally tested and receive a security grade based on its level of resistance – the higher the security grade, the more protection is offered by the safe and the more it can be insured for.

What are the latest developments in the world of safes?

We often integrate the alarm components of a safe into the security of the home, while the commercial sector regularly combines the classic safe with digital operation and control technologies.

The use of smartphones as a control for a safe is currently being developed (Hartmann Tresore is working on it through its own subsidiary).

However, there is not yet a generally accepted certification procedure in Europe for the safe use of smartphones to open a safe so the use of a smartphone app is more for customers’ convenience. It is vitally important for our industry to have new technologies and procedures but they must be certified – only certified locks should be installed on a certified safe or the certification of the safe is no longer valid.

Hartmann Tresore Middle East LLC, Building No. 5, Gold & Diamond Park, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, www.safes.ae, +971 4 380 8099

IDEAS

Italian designer Giorgio Soressi, known for his unique style that balances function and harmony, has created a gorgeous new collection that is inspired by Art Deco and avant-garde styles. We’re coveting the prismatic solid inlaid console, with 45-degree edges in chrome-plated gold. Giorgio Infinity console, price on request, Interiors, interiorsfurniture.com bhomes.com | 21

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Orchid arrangement, Dhs624, JOHN LEWIS

The Pierre seven-piece bathroom set, Dhs1,245, JASHANMAL HOME

Riviere RV1 collection

by Oasis

STYLE YOUR WASHROOM Put some zing into your powder room

“Powder rooms are not the easiest to design.

They are usually small and cramped with limited natural light,” says Yeliz Olcay, architect at Hansgrohe. “Bright rooms always look bigger, so consider installing additional lighting, such as recessed wall and ceiling fixtures. Additionally, you can use more and bigger mirrors to reflect the light. Avoid elements that visually divide the space and use the same colour for the walls and ceiling to make the room feel much larger.”

“Conceal sanitaryware, design a storage space below the washbasin and avoid clutter, while a gorgeous basin mixer, such as Starck V, will add value to the space.”

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Starfish decoration, from Dhs55, HOME & SOUL Anneau porte serviette single towel ring in gold, price on request, THG Small sun mirror, Dhs640, HOME & SOUL

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ASK A DESIGNER

Our interiors expert answers your queries and shares her hidden gems in the city Zen Interiors

Any more COpy

MY LITTLE BLACK BOOK FOR LIGHTING: Make sure each room has a layer of lighting, such as low level table lamps with warm bulbs, recessed spot lighting for artworks or feature walls, and statement overhead lighting. I use a lot of Flos (flos.com) and Murano Lighting (muranolighting.ae) in my projects, plus we have a new collection (pictured, below), with rose gold, brushed champagne and wood finishings.

FOR STATEMENT PIECES: Every room should have at least one piece in it that you love. Statement pieces tend to be highly personal, but when looking for a wow item, it’s best to look in independently owned design boutiques, galleries and showrooms, such as d3 and Alserkal Avenue.

Merete Broen, co-founder and general manager at Zen Interiors I would like to give a luxury hotel aesthetic to my bedroom. What do you advise?

The most appealing aspect of hotel bedrooms is their sense of luxury and relaxation, so the first step is clearing the clutter and ensuring that you have ample storage to keep all clothing and accessories away from view, which will give the room a serene feel. Matching bedside tables and large lamps either side of the bed is a must, as well as a carefully curated selection of perfume bottles or scented candles on a dressing table. Choose white bedlinen with a high thread count, made from natural fibres and plenty of good-quality pillows to replicate a high-end hotel feel, too.

My next home project is the garden. What tips can you give for creating an entertaining area that wows?

If space allows, create different zones in your garden for entertaining: a dining area, plus a more relaxed

seating area with outdoor sofas or a majlis-style canopied area. Winters in the UAE are mainly spent outside, so it’s worth viewing any exterior space you have, whether it’s a large garden or a smaller balcony or terrace, as potential extra living space. Large pots with evergreen plants, such as palms and grasses add colour and can act as attractive divisions between spaces.

I would like to ensure my home interior is in line with the principles of Feng Shui. Where do I start?

The basics of Feng Shui are concerned with creating harmonious living environments. Simple changes like ensuring your home is clutter-free, has good air circulation and excellent layered lighting are all good places to start. Create a sense of balance in each room by buying lamps in pairs and positioning one at each end of a long console or at equal heights on side tables, either side of a sofa. An attractive entryway is important, so place matching plant pots either side of your front door and keep every area of your home as streamlined as possible.

FOR HOME SCENTS: Go natural with fresh or dried flowers, make your own pot pourri using dried fruit slices, light naturally scented candles or use essential oils, such as lavender or eucalyptus.

FOR RUGS: I recommend Riviere Rugs (riviererugs. com), Tai Ping (houseoftaiping.com), and we have designed our own, which are manufactured in Turkey.

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STEAL MY STYLE LILY PAULSON-ELLIS The founder of her eponymous design practice believes a home should reflect its owner FAVOURITE DESIGNER

Taylor Howes, which is where I trained. I’m also really enjoying Turner Pocock’s Instagram feed, which focusses on bold colour, pattern and industrial accents.

DESIGN INSPIRATIONS

Other people’s homes, hotels, bars and restaurants.

There are so many really well-designed hotels in London, with really strong aesthetics. Charlotte Street Hotel (pictured, above) and Soho House are among some of my clients’ preferences.

MOST PRIZED POSSESSION

The little bronze casts of my children’s hands and feet by Philippa Herbert and the charcoal portrait of my dog Inca by Amelia Anderson. Both are beautifully executed but have so much sentimental value, too.

WALLPAPER OR PAINT?

I love the depth and warmth that a linen, grass cloth or silk wallpaper brings to the most neutral of rooms.

Invariably, budget does not allow for this and I tend to use paint throughout, with a patterned wallpaper in the powder room or a feature wallpaper at the back of open shelving or inset into joinery doors. I love Paint & Paper Library (pictured, above) at the moment.

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SPLURGE ON

Curtains – they really should last for a good 20 years so it is worth making sure they are made well, with black outlining in bedrooms.

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PASTEL PARADISE Choose this pretty palette for contemporary, calming vibes

A BIRD IN THE HAND

London-based designer Juliet Travers hand draws her designs before machine printing them, using the gravure technique, which recreates the level of detail found in the original drawings. Inspired by wildlife from the British Isles, her Albion collection includes fabric and stationery as well as wallpaper. This charming design features garden songbirds, such as robins, house sparrows, blue tits, chaffinches, goldcrests and linnets fluttering in the sky. Early Bird wallpaper, Dhs427-Dhs617 (GBP99-GBP130) per roll, Juliet Travers, juliettravers.com

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THINK PINK

Dusty pink walls are perfect for adding cosiness to your bedroom. This acrylic paint from Mas Paints gives an even, flat finish. What’s more, it’s non-toxic and environmentally-friendly.

Mastic Royal Silk, Dhs19 per litre, Mascryl, Dhs17 per litre, Mas Paints, mas-paints.com

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IN THE RAW

Zara Home goes back to basics for its autumn/winter 2018 collection, with a focus on natural materials, such as linen, canvas, raffia and wood. The powder blue and pale yellow accessories, shown here, lift the neutral base. Cushions, Dhs149-Dhs199, linen collection at Zara Home, zarahome.com

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Photograph by Christopher Stark

SQUEEZE THE DAY

This light and airy, gender neutral yellow and green nursery has been designed by Dina Bandman, utilising de Gournay’s beading technique. Inspired by Californian lemon trees, the cheery room’s sophisticated look uses hand-painted and sequin-embellished wallpaper.

Lemondrop Lullaby wallpaper, price on request, de Gournay, degournay.com

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THE SHAPE SHIFTER

Designer Hamza Omari on sustainability and being inspired by the Islamic Golden Age Interview: Lucy Land

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anadian-born and Jordanraised Hamza Omari’s innovative furniture and product designs have exhibited in galleries, while pieces have also been snapped up by high-end furniture manufacturer 18Karat.

Based in Dubai, he belongs to multidisciplinary design firm, Tinkah, which will be participating in next month’s Downtown Design fair, as part of Dubai Design Week.

cup out of the material, with plans for new products soon.

How would you describe your design ethos?

Utilitarian – everything in a space should have a purpose or a function. If an item seems to only be decorative, it most likely has strong sentimental value.

What’s your favourite scent?

The smell that fills the air just before it rains.

What is your take on the local design scene?

Without a doubt, it is heading in the right direction. More than ever, there is a strong appreciation for homegrown talent and a regional design language. Dubai has always attracted talented designers from different international backgrounds and they bring with them their personal design languages.

However, it feels like the UAE has only recently found its own design language and is starting to express it, with a new generation of designers taking inspiration directly from their surrounding environment and culture. This, in turn, has resulted in architecture, branding and products that feel right at home here. Design should not be considered as imported technology, but one that grows from its environment.

How does Dubai inspire your work?

The region has an abundance of ideological, historical and material resources available that is often underused. I look into traditional principles of regional design, architecture and planning. Middle Eastern design was at its peak during the Islamic Golden Age [8th to the 14th century] – that era has always been a go-to for my work inspiration.

What are you currently working on?

Kholoud Sharafi (one of the Tinkah founders) and I have recently developed a new material in our Tinkah workshop.

We call it ‘ramel’, which means ‘sand’ in Arabic. It combines Dubai sand with the characteristics of slip ceramic. By creating molds and by pouring our newly created material into it, we can create endless shapes. So far, we have produced an espresso

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What does sustainability mean to you?

More than ever, designers need to produce socially and environmentally responsible work.

It’s not just about using recyclable materials or recycled materials, but designing something that lasts and carefully sourcing materials.

What can you never part with?

My trusty sketching mechanical pencil – I have been using the same one since my first year at university.

Now, whenever I don’t have it and I need to sketch, the result looks like a four-year-old’s drawing.

What is the most important thing to get right in the home?

I live in a one-bedroom apartment and spend far too much time planning the lighting. My experience of working in an architect design studio taught me the importance of getting it right.

What does home mean to you?

It is a place to regroup, regenerate, heal and rest.

I intentionally do not do any work from home. Whenever I need to work at the weekend, I either go to the office if I need to work for extended hours or I pop into the nearest café to complete some quick tasks.

What should we look out for at Downtown Design?

The Foundry by Tinkah is a brand that produces, showcases and sells products designed by Tinkah designers. Make sure to pass by stand E24 to check them out – we will be showcasing The Foundry’s product line that includes Ramel C01, the aforementioned Dubai sand cups; Natal, a collection of marble and gold planters; Tincase, a range of handbags inspired by Bedouin storage solutions; a carpet collaboration between FBMI and The Foundry (yet to be named); and Grey area, a collection of tableware.

Downtown Design takes place at Dubai Design District (d3), 13-16 November, downtowndesign.com

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TAKE IT OUTSIDE

Escape to the garden with our edit of super stylish pieces

Take it easy

This entirely handmade rattan and interlaced rawhide garden armchair boasts fine details, such as animal heads and a chromed sleigh. Designed by Samuele Mazza, it has completely removable fabric covers and is shown accompanied by a fabulous floor lamp and a coffee table also designed by Mazza. Shaula rocking chair, Dhs16,500, Wezen Arc floor lamp, Dhs18,000, Wezeen round servant coffee table, Dhs10,000, Platinum House, platunumhouse.ae

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In the balance

“The crisp angles of the loungers and outside sofas mirror the distinctive silhouette of the house,” says Merete Broen of Zen Interiors, who took inspiration from the sleek lines of the villa’s contemporary architecture for her choice of furniture.

We love the ultra modern look of the fresh, white pieces that are styled with blue cushions. The furniture is from Nirana Living, zeninteriors.net

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Basket love

A wicker basket in the Far East provided the inspiration for this stunning handmade collection – it takes two hours for two craftsmen to put the interlacing on the structure – by famed Spanish architect and designer Patricia Urquiola.

Canasta sofas, Dhs19,209 (EUR4,448), B&B Italia, bebitalia.com

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THE ACCESSORIES

Fusion yellow floor cushion, Dhs495, JOHN LEWIS

Chandi bag, Dhs195, WHITE MOSS

Mandala food basket, Dhs150, WHITE MOSS

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The light and airy villa of Home & Soul co-founder Carol Sukkar is a perfect reflection of her distinctive concept store

Words: Lucy Land Photographs: Muthu Kumar

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eing based in Dubai, while travelling regularly for work has certainly influenced our home décor style,” says Carol Sukkar, co-founder of concept store Home & Soul. “Neutrals and light shades work well because they make rooms look more spacious, create a cooling effect, which is perfect for our hot climate, and they are easy on the eye. I love to mix textures, too, such as rattan with oak, and brass with wood.”

Living with her husband and business partner Wael and their two children, seven-year-old Rajai and five-year-old Karim, their open-plan living and dining space is an oasis of calming neutrals, natural materials and a splash of brights from the greenery, metallics and a bluepainted (using Oslo by Jotun) feature wall. Do they struggle to keep the white sofa clean with two young boys? “I have a policy that we all eat together at the dining table so I don’t have to worry about food smears. My only problem is dirty feet, but I can wipe off the dust and call in Churchill Cleaning once in a while – it’s manageable,” she smiles.

The couple source homewares for their store during their travels. These include rattan and teak wood furniture from Bali and the Philippines, as well as mango wood products from India.

“These materials are very durable in the humidity, plus they work equally well inside and out – we like to mix and match.” The result is that the indoors flows seamlessly into the garden, which has the feel of an outdoor room. Organic seagrass rugs, for example, are used both to furnish an intimate seating area in the lounge as well as the garden. “When I

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I LOVE TO MIX TEXTURES, SUCH AS RATTAN AND WOOD travel, I like to find things that recreate that holiday feeling once home, too.”

Carol admits that the Betterhomes magazine photoshoot provided the impetus to complete their home.

“There’s a saying in Arabic that a carpenter’s door is always broken,” she says. “And I think that applies to me. We’re always trying out the furniture that we procure for the store in our home. We test the comfort of the chairs and the sturdiness of the tables, which means we give the customer real feedback.” Their home is mostly furnished with Home & Soul goodies, artworks picked up from their travels and a few larger pieces from IKEA that have been customised.

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Friend, home décor enthusiast and rising influencer Kalthoum Dumonceau helped Carol with the finishing touches that give the home personality. A painted grey (with Objective by Jotun) niche is furnished with a teak ladder that is used as a magazine rack. The space is decorated with a Moroccan lamp, a candleholder and plenty of plants. Indeed, greenery, lighting and accessories of different shapes and sizes are artfully positioned at varying heights throughout the home, while the grey motif continues in the living space – a painted grey stripe breaks up the white room and gives the space depth. Meanwhile, a wall in the master bedroom has a simple geometric element,

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I LIKE TO RECREATE THAT HOLIDAY FEELING AT HOME

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which has been created by placing tape in strategic lines across it, and painting the wall grey before removing the tape.

There’s another reason that it has taken Carol so long to complete her home. “Every time I purchase something intended for the house, I put it in the store for my customers.” The sense of flow then, not only extends from her travels back to Dubai and throughout her home, but also into her lifestyle store that she runs with her husband.

HOME COMFORTS I’m obsessed with lights…

And I’m addicted to coffee.

Adding greenery to your home is so important.

It brings life into your home.

Home is…

With my family.

GET THE LOOK Oceana tribal mirror, Dhs395, WHITE MOSS

Kigali pendant, Dhs695, HOME & SOUL

Cuttlefish sculpture in black, Dhs460, HOME & SOUL

Homeworks Florence metal hanging pod, Dhs899, AL-FUTTAIM ACE

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Famed designer David Scott’s flair for colour, art, space and texture is evident in this elegant Arizona villa Words: Lucy Land Photographs: Antoine Bootz

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nspired by its desert location, we chose a warm colour scheme of yellows, golds and caramels,” says interior designer David Scott.

Located in Arizona, the US state famed for its ruggedness, the 30,000+ sq. ft. villa he is referring to belongs to an art-loving couple from New York.

Long-term clients of David’s, the homeowners wanted to create a home to display the art that they had collected over many years, so the sunny shades provided a backdrop to showcase their extraordinary acquisition of art and antiques. “For me, the guiding principle was to design a contemporary villa with traditional elements that, while quite large, had a cohesive colour scheme,” David explains.

The huge entry space provided a formidable decorating challenge.

David sourced a rare 9 ft. diameter early 19th century English Recency centre table as well as an exquisite 18th century Italian chandelier, which became the central focus of the 65 ft. diameter rotunda. From there, David then sited his clients’ contemporary art collection. “The homeowners are true

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art collectors,” enthuses David. “Most of their works were acquired at auction or through New York-based gallery, Yares Art and they collected multiple works by their favourite artists.” The challenge was to find ways to showcase such an impressive range of artworks in a comfortable, homely setting. “In the case of the Picasso ceramics, we created a concentrated space to display them in the family room,” says David, who also prominently displayed the couple’s well-rounded collection of American colour field and abstract expressionist paintings.

The art and antiques were complemented by stunning, sculptural lighting, such as a magnificent handblown Murano glass chandelier by Dale Chihuly, while large, luxuriously comfortable pieces of furniture add to the beautifully calm and balanced feel of the home.

Lighting is also used to stunning effect in the home cinema, which was conceived as an oval space, with a fiberoptic starlit ceiling and decorated in rich blue, brass and sapele mahogany. “We featured the homeowners’ collection of

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James Bond movie memorabilia inside the theatre, while movie posters from their favourite classic movies were hung in the lobby bar area outside the theatre,” David reveals.

A fabulous collection of retro children’s lunch boxes was displayed in a skybox area of the indoor basketball court, while a huge work by American

artist Frank Stella is displayed along a wall in the gym.

“The home is a warm, eclectic mix of modern and antique – we always sought the best examples we could find,” David says. “Designing such specific and spectacular spaces, with a broad range of rich materials, furnishings and art was hugely rewarding.”

GET THE LOOK Baroque style gold leaf wall mirror, Dhs5000, SQUISITO at FDXONLINE

THE HOME IS A WARM, ECLECTIC MIX OF MODERN AND ANTIQUE Painting by Wilfred Lang, Dhs5,670, FDXONLINE

Metal and marble table lamp, Dhs1,100, AL HUZAIFA

Geyser wall lamp, SERIP COLLECTION

HOME COMFORTS My top tip is…

Find a colour and, like a thread, weave it throughout your home.

I also advise…

Keeping floors consistent throughout your home.

My style rule is…

Don’t abruptly change colours, such as having a red room next to a green room next to a yellow room.

Home is…

A place where we retreat to and create memories with our family and friends. It is also a beautiful sanctuary that nurtures and stimulates us.

Ceramic vase, Dhs155, AL HUZAIFA

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Introducing Dubai's latest luxury townhouses:

The Green Community Phase 3.

Prices start at AED 180,000 yearly.

Showhome is now open from

Saturday to Thursday, 9am - 6pm.

RERA: 1948842609

For enquiries, call 04 409 0998.

AREA Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and experience resortlike, verdant Green Community, which is located in Dubai Investment Park. Check out our edit of spacious apartments and villas in this secure, child- and pet-friendly neighbourhood.

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M OV E TO

GREEN COMMUNITY Hannah Bakshani, executive senior consultant at Betterhomes, on living in a family-friendly and leafy neighbourhood

Green Community is filled with plenty of lush gardens and parks, lakes and fountains to justify its name. What’s more, the sight and sound of beautiful parrots and other species of bird that have made the neighbourhood their home make the area feel extra special. Attracting families looking for an outdoorsy lifestyle; people working in the area; and commuters based in Abu Dhabi but who want to settle in Dubai, Green Community draws all nationalities.

“I love the community because it’s a quiet yet friendly neighbourhood,” says Dr. Raslan, who has lived in Green Community for several years. “My favourite restaurant is Italian eatery Cucina, located at The Courtyard by Marriott.” The self-contained community also includes Market Mall, with its weekly funfairs and numerous restaurants; coffee shops; Choitrams, Carrefour, Al Maya and Park n Shop supermarkets; bookshops; and healthcare facilities.

There are plenty of children’s activities available, too, including football, karate, music, dance and art, as well as familyfriendly sports facilities, such as tennis and basketball courts, cycling trails, community pools and walkways.

Covering 67, maturely landscaped hectares, Green Community is well located on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), close to Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Emirates Road (E611). It is also near to Jebel Ali Freezone and Al Maktoum International Airport. A metro station is currently being built to coincide with the mega event Expo 2020 Dubai – Green Community will be the closest neighbourhood to the global festival.

The neighbourhood includes villas and apartments of all sizes, from 400 sq. ft. studio apartments to 7,075 sq. ft. six-bedroom, luxury villas. The fourbedroom bungalows are unique to Green Community and make ideal family homes, while the terraced apartments are particularly spacious, with huge terraces.

Every property is finished to a high standard and these comprise mostly of single row properties backing onto parks and winding walkways, making them good value for money.

There are numerous nurseries, while schools include Greenfield Community School; Dovecote Green Primary School; The International School of Choueifat; British Columbia Canadian School; and Nibras International School.

To rent Studio apartment One-bedroom apartment Two-bedroom apartment Three-bedroom apartment Three-bedroom plus study townhouse Four-bedroom bungalow Five-bedroom family villa Six-bedroom luxury villa

Approximate price Dhs40,000-Dhs50,000 Dhs65,000-Dhs80,000 Dhs90,000-Dhs115,000 Dhs130,000-Dhs160,000 Dhs160,000-Dhs175,000 Dhs175,000-Dhs200,000 Dhs180,000-Dhs230,000 Dhs260,000-Dhs350,000

To buy Studio apartment One-bedroom apartment Two-bedroom apartment Three-bedroom apartment Three-bedroom plus study townhouse Four-bedroom bungalow Five-bedroom family villa Six-bedroom luxury villa

Approximate price Dhs500,000-Dhs550,000 Dhs800,000-Dhs1 million Dhs1 million-Dhs1.8 million Dhs2 million-Dhs2.6 million Dhs2.5 million-Dhs2.8 million Dhs2.7 million-Dhs3.2 million Dhs3.2 million-Dhs4 million Dhs5 million-Dhs8 million

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FOR SALE

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LIME TREE VALLEY

5-Bedroom Apartment, Jumeirah Golf Estates

AN ICONIC MASTERPIECE This stunning extended and upgraded Valencia-style villa in Lime Tree Valley offers full golf course views. With five bedrooms plus study, the huge home also boasts a maid’s room and a driver’s room. There are two car garages, too, on a built-up area of 10,15,700 sq. ft. The immaculately landscaped gardens include a gazebo, a barbecue and a gorgeous swimming pool. The ground floor consists of a study; guest bedroom, with built-in wardrobes and ensuite bathroom; guest washroom; formal sitting; formal dining; open-plan kitchen with family sitting and family dining area; utility kitchen with laundry; maid’s room and bathroom. The first floor consists of a master bedroom and ensuite bathroom facing the golf course; another bedroom with ensuite bathroom also facing the golf course; two further bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms (facing the front of the house, while one has external access staircase); a guest washroom; a family lounge area (facing the golf course). What’s more, all rooms have built-in wardrobes.

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AED 1 1, 750,000

T H E D E TA I L S Approx size: 5,995 sq. ft.

Reference No: VI360049 RERA Permit No. 1974907866

Listed by Omar Mohammed

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Family Villas Green Community

Ref No. VI359536 Hannah Bakshani RERA Permit No. 1949428897

Building F Green Community

Ref No. AP360511 Syed Wajih Uddin Ahmed RERA Permit No. 1940744388

AED 4,100,000 5 BR 5,900 sq. ft.

Northwest Garden Apartments Green Community

Ref No. AP323634 Akmal Sharopov RERA Permit No. 0551759691

Park AED 750,000 Redwood Jumeirah Golf Estates Studio 589 sq. ft.

Ref No. TH360323 Omar Mohammed RERA Permit No. 1430537771

AED 850,000 1 BR 1,048 sq. ft.

AED 3,950,000 4BR 3,658 sq. ft.

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Family Villas Green Community

Ref No. VI336167 Hannah Bakshani RERA Permit No. 0129369930

Family Villas Green Community

Ref No. VI352549 Hannah Bakshani RERA Permit No. 0074910774

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AED 3,800,000 5 BR 5,900 sq. ft.

AED 3,500,000 5 BR 5,900 sq. ft.

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FAMILY VILLA AREA

5-Bedroom Apartment, Green Community East

A GREAT FAMILY OPTION This corner plot, five-bedroom, unfurnished family villa comes with a private pool and a beautifully well maintained garden. With two levels, the home has four bedrooms upstairs, leading to a large family room with double-height ceilings.

Each of the three bedrooms has an en-suite bathroom, built-in wardrobes and garden views from double-glazed, insulated windows, while the master bedroom has a lovely walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom with his and hers sinks, a walkin shower, bathtub and a spacious balcony overlooking the garden area. There is an additional fifth bedroom/home office on the ground floor. The living and dining area receives plenty of natural daylight, and is spacious and homely. The kitchen has a large family room that is ideal for the kids to do their homework or for a separate dining/breakfast area. There is also a separate maid’s and laundry area, plenty of storage space and a covered car port. The property is well located, close to schools, public transport and lots of facilities.

AED 3,695,000

T H E D E TA I L S Approx size: 5,404 sq. ft.

Reference No: VI3212 RERA Permit No. 0882528401

Listed by Akmal Sharopov

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Bungalow Area

AED 5,000,000

Ref No. VI296979 Hannah Bakshani RERA Permit No. 0579593270

4 BR 4,247 sq. ft.

Motor City

Bungalow Area Green Community

Ref No. VI347685 Akmal Sharopov RERA Permit No. 0006944031

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Family Villas Green Community

Ref No. VI335415 Hannah Bakshani RERA Permit No. 1932830500

Pines AED 3, 350,000 Whispering Jumeirah Golf Estates 4 BR 4,200 sq. ft.

Ref No. VI360047 Omar Mohammed RERA Permit No. 1197061491

AED 3, 250,000 5 BR 5,900 sq. ft.

AED 4,499,999 4 BR 3,929 sq. ft.

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AED 170,000

Townhouses Area Green Community

Ref No. TH158542 Akmal Sharopov RERA Permit No. 2079059423

Building G Green Community

Ref No. AP3474 Urvashi Sidhapara RERA Permit No. 1189068619

3 BR 4,176 sq. ft.

Apartments A AED 155,000 Lake Green Community 3 BR 4,219 sq. ft.

Ref No. AP76546 Akmal Sharopov RERA Permit No. 1209202112

AED 65,000 1 BR 937 sq. ft.

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Sanctuary Falls Jumeirah Golf Estates

Ref No. VI352292 Omar Mohammed RERA Permit No. 1149024331

Wildflower

Jumeirah Golf Estates Ref No. VI357630 Omar Mohammed RERA Permit No. 0011021720

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AED 400,000 5 BR 5,625 sq. ft.

AED 415,000 5 BR 9,000 sq. ft.

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WILDFLOWER

6-Bedroom Apartment, Jumeirah Golf Estates

AED 69 9,999

T H E D E TA I L S Approx size: 19,726 sq. ft.

Reference No: VI357139 RERA Permit No. 1773219376

LANDMARK ADDRESS This grand, luxurious villa has been built to the very highest of standards and commands breathtaking views of the golf course. Situated on a double plot (20,000 sq. ft.), the property boasts a grand entrance, an internal elevator, double garage, marble interiors, Italian materials and a large basement with a home theatre, sauna and steam room. There is also a detached annexe/guest house, a separate office and gym, an internal courtyard pool, a beautiful garden and a large terrace area. The property is both airy and light, benefiting from a double-height ceiling and skylight in the lobby area. The first floor accommodation consists of an expansive master bedroom suite, four further guest suites and a living area. Available now, immediate viewing is available and there is the option of having the property unfurnished.

Listed by Omar Mohammed

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AED 75,000

Southwest Apartments Green Community

Ref No. AP308036 Hannah Bakshani RERA Permit No. 1853869244

Bungalow Area Green Community

Ref No. VI340604 Hannah Bakshani RERA Permit No. 0323074971

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1 BR 935 sq. ft.

Tree Valley AED 240,000 Lime Jumeirah Golf Estates 4 BR 4,200 sq. ft.

Ref No. VI360430 Omar Mohammed RERA Permit No. 0802176914

AED 470,000 5 BR 15,142 sq. ft.

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FAMILY VILLAS

5-Bedroom Apartment, Green Community West

EXCELLENT VALUE This unfurnished, five-bedroom family villa is located close to the gated community’s swimming pool, sports facilities and park. It is very spacious and well maintained. There are two levels, with four bedrooms upstairs leading onto a large family room with double-height ceilings. Each of the three bedrooms has an en-suite bathroom, built-in wardrobes and garden views from double-glazed insulated windows, while the master bedroom has a lovely walkin wardrobe and an en-suite bathroom with his and her sinks, walk-in shower, bathtub and a spacious balcony overlooking the garden area. There is an additional fifth bedroom/home office on the ground floor with a small shower room. The living and dining area receives lots of natural day light, making it feel spacious and homely.

The kitchen has a large family room, which is ideal for the kids to do their homework or for a separate dining/ breakfast area.

AED 220,000

T H E D E TA I L S Approx size: 5,900 sq. ft.

Reference No: VI361061 RERA Permit No. 0331558373

Listed by Akmal Sharopov

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SHORTEN THE NURSERY RUN

Three homes within 15 minutes’ drive of The Arcadia Preparatory School

WHICH SCHOOL?

Kephren Sherry, deputy principal at The Arcadia Preparatory School, on offering a truly holistic education for students What sets your school apart from others in the city?

The Arcadia Preparatory School follows the national curriculum for England, with exciting adaptations to ensure we reflect where we are in the world and also to meet the needs of the pupils, as future global citizens. Alongside more traditional methods, technology is used throughout the school to enhance learning. A further unique feature of the school is our Junior MBA programme, which teaches the fundamental elements of entrepreneurship.

We highly value the wellbeing and happiness of our staff and pupils, too.

To this end, The Happiness Programme ensures that the mental and physical health of everybody at Arcadia is put first.

Tell us about your team‌

All teachers come into school two weeks ahead of school opening to receive a bespoke induction programme, including safeguarding procedures, health and safety policy and cultural advice workshops. Heads of departments and year leaders train their teams in planning for inspirational lessons, using technology to optimise learning and assessment sessions to ensure data is used to match learning needs. For all teachers, we offer a programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to echo

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Entertainment Foyer Jumeirah Islands Arvinder Singh Ref No. VI357447 RERA Permit No. 0693344429

AED 5,600,000

4 BR 6,200 sq. ft.

our motto: Nurture lifelong learning.

Staff throughout school demonstrate a strong team ethic and support each other in driving school standards. It is vital that we are transparent in our approach and we highly regard our school values of positivity, respect, tolerance, creativity, independence and compassion.

Is there anything else parents should know about?

Parent partnerships are at the heart of our school. We respond to parent feedback and as such, designed the Enrichment Learning Programme (ELP). In essence, this initiative makes life easier for parents by extending the school day to incorporate extra-curricular activities for their children. Pupils have a range of opportunities to choose from, such as ballet, coding, cookery and martial arts.

Our school also delivers homework within the school day so that pupils do not have to take additional work home with them.

Arabian Villas Jumeirah Village Triangle Pravin Patrick Dmello Ref No. VI355567 RERA Permit No. 0389486665

AED 2,500,000

2 BR 2,690 sq. ft.

What do your key facilities include?

The school is designed to deliver a range of specialist lessons and houses beautiful teaching spaces alongside breakout areas to cater for whole class, group work and one-to-one sessions. Our library is the central hub of the school and echoes our ethos that reading is at the core of learning, while the technology zone is fully equipped to provide pupils with up-tothe-minute technological lessons and our food technology lab is an inspirational building to work and learn in.

Regional Large Jumeirah Park Zena Aboud Ref No. VI360695 RERA Permit No. 0814450212

AED 237,000

4 BR 4,335 sq. ft.

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