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DUBAI

THE PROPERTY MONTHLY MAGAZINE

AUGUST 2012 | BHOMES.COM Produced in International Media Production Zone

A feast to remember

Cook a restaurant-worthy spread with a little help from the professionals...

Bathing beauty

How to make the most of your bathroom – whatever your style

Shape up

Get funky with the latest lust-have home décor

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Luxurious villas that the whole family will love

I love this place...

High life: meet the Muellers in their chic Downtown pad

ANDERSEN FEATHER COMFORT SOFA

Featuring sumptuous feather blend, high back support and grand proportions, the Andersen offers the ultimatein sink-in and curl-up comfort.

Contents Listings

Features

20. Property Management

33. Palm Jumeirah

6. Property of the month

48. Ready, steady, cook!

If you’ve invested in property, make sure it’s working for you with advice from Better Homes consultants

Whether you’re looking for a serene family villa or buzzing waterfront apartment, this world-famous island is brimming with options

Perched in the lofty heights of Botanica, this Dubai Marina pad has a chic style all of its own

Want to create restaurant-worthy dining at home? Learn the ropes at these top Dubai eateries...

9. Loan ranger

51. My style

Looking to buy? Read the latest mortgage rates from the leading banks in the UAE right here

Inspiration for every taste and budget. This month: Arabic-style accessories and statement sofas

10. Price is right

52. Better bathrooms

We get the inside scoop on property prices in Dubai’s key residential developments

En suite looking drab? These stylish ensembles will give your bathing space a new lease of life

12. Cover interview

54. Ask the experts

Find your spot in the capital with renting and buying options galore

A stone’s throw from Downtown’s world-famous icons, Katie and Matt Mueller have created their home

Need to keep the kids entertained at home over the holidays? Our expert panelists offer their tips

42. Commercial

47. Better interiors

55. Taste of Tuscany

We’ve got offices, retail and warehouse space for fledgling and established businesses alike

From quirky tables to playful bookends, these sharp designs will give your lounge a new lease of life

Tasty Italian dinners that the whole family will love – and the essential authentic accessories you’ll need

22. Short-term rentals Need high-quality property for a short time? Give these listings a look

24. Marina High-flying property in the heart of Dubai’s liveliest residential area, with amenities right on your doorstep

27. Emirates Living Head here for villas with gardens, private pools and landscaped environs for the kids to run wild in

36. Downtown Head to this sought-after area for luxurious living – and the world’s tallest building on your doorstep

39. Other Districts Still searching? These rental options in up-and-coming districts are definitely worth viewing

40. Abu Dhabi

30. Dubailand Need space to stretch out? There’s plenty of room for all the family in these generous and established residential developments

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Property of the Month A sleek, modern pad in the heart of Dubai Marina

Availa ble now

If you’re looking for a New York loft-style bolthole, this is the place for you.

Young singles and couples will love this stylish apartment; an airy duplex with a compact layout, it’s in the residential hub of the city. Downstairs, you’ll find a kitchen brimming with modern fittings and a spacious living area with plenty of room to kick back in. French windows open up onto a private balcony with views over the Marina. And at the top of a funky spiral staircase, a double bedroom and en suite washroom await. Love to be out and about? You’re in the centre of the action here, and there’s covered parking for when you want to leave the car at home.

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The Details Where is it? Botanica, Dubai Marina How many bedrooms? One How big is it? 931 square feet How much does it cost? AED1,380,000 How do I find out more? Contact BH consultant Fabio Lombardi on 600 52 2212 and quote AP307332

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Terms and Conditions apply to all rates For further information on the best mortgage deals call Better Homes on +971 4 407 4600

FINANCE

Loan Ranger

Found your dream property and need to sort out a mortgage? Look no further...

Bank

Interest Rate

Min Deposit

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Processing Fees

Early Repayment

Contact

Independent Finance

4.01%, Eibor Linked

10%

25 Years

1%

1% Own funds 4% buy out

04-3819314

Independent Finance

4.49%, Eibor Linked

15%

25 Years

Free

0%

04-3819314

Independent Finance

4.99% 3-Year fixed

20%

25 Years

1%

0% Own funds 0% buy out

04-3819314

UNB

4.5%, 2-year fixed

10%

25 Years

1%

1-3%

600-566-665

United Arab Bank

3.99% 1-Year fixed

20%

25 Years

1%

0%

800474

Abu Dhabi Finance

From 5.75-8.5%

15% - 25%

30 Years

1% if paid upfront, 1.25% if not

2% Own funds 4% buy out

800 ADF(233)

ADCB

From 5.99% 2 year fixed

15%

25 Years

1% (No cap)

From 2%

800 2030

ADIB

5.75% 5 Year fixed

15% - 20%

25 Years

1% of Loan Value

0%

8002288

HSBC

3.99% 1 year fixed

40%

25 Years

1% of Loan Value

0%

800House

Lloyds TSB

4.99% - 5.99%

30% - 40%

25 Years

1.50%

0% After 2 years

04 342 2000

Mashreq

From 4.99%

20% - 30%

25 Years

0% Limited Offer

1% Before 2 years 3% buy out

04 424 4444

NBAD

From 4.99 % Per annum

20%

30 Years

0% Limited Offer

3% Max

8002211

“2% Own funds, 3% buy out ”

800 6667

Noor Islamic Bank

From 4.99%

15%

25 Years

“1%, Capped at AED 30,000”

Rak Bank

5.50%

25%

25 Years

1%

1% Own funds 5% buy out

04 312 0000

Standard Chartered

4.49% 1 year fixed

25%

25 Years

1% of L/A

0%

02 616 5605

Tamweel

5.25%

20%

25 Years

1%

3%

800 Tamweel

For further information on the best mortgage deals call Better Homes on +971 600 52 2212

More listings at bhomes.com

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Statistics based on Better Homes’ sales and rental figures for the previous six months

The price is right Compare and contrast the latest dirham cost of villas and apartments in the UAE with our at-a-glance guide EXCHANGE RATE SERVICE OFFERING Save your money when changing your money. Get currency exchanged through Better Homes – call 04 407 4600 1GB = 5.73 AED

1 USD = 3.67 AED

1 Euro = 4.56 AED

VILLAS

Sales

Dubailand District

Emirates Living District Palm Jumeirah District

Community

Min price

Max price

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Max price / sq.Ft

Avg price / sq.Ft

Arabian Ranches

1,710,000

6,299,999

3,290,588

856

1,156

978

Dubai Investment Park

2,550,000

4,999,999

3,283,332

611

712

654

Emirates Living

1,530,000

5,200,000

2,425,000

853

1,310

1,011

Jumeirah Islands

5,700,000

9,300,000

7,233,333

554

1,477

1,083

The Palm Jumeirah

4,550,000

14,000,000

10,191,667

870

2,800

1,999

Community

Min price

Max price

Avg price

Min price / sq.Ft

Max price / sq.Ft

Avg price / sq.Ft

Dubai Investment Park

190,000

230,000

208,125

39

50

46

Dubailand

150,000

350,000

227,500

33

48

39

Jumeirah Park

180,000

330,000

275,500

51

70

62

Rentals

Dubailand District

Emirates Living District

Jumeirah Village Circle

80,000

140,000

105,833

23

31

27

Palm Jumeirah District

The Palm Jumeirah

360,000

750,000

496,667

72

107

89

Mirdif District

Mirdif

58,000

180,000

124,200

29

73

49

Community

Min price

Max price

Avg price

Min price / sq.Ft

Max price / sq.Ft

Avg price / sq.Ft

Dubailand District

Dubailand

330,000

2,650,000

1,104,250

383

714

595

Marina District

Dubai Marina

500,000

4,860,000

1,722,575

627

2,278

1,224

DIFC

1,100,000

4,389,695

1,964,380

1,232

2,216

1,494

Downtown Dubai

990,000

8,506,888

2,890,316

987

7,769

2,220

Discovery Gardens

310,000

350,000

336,667

575

723

628

Jumeirah Lake Towers

400,000

5,200,000

1,357,000

685

1,268

919

Community

Min price

Max price

Avg price

Min price / sq.Ft

Max price / sq.Ft

Avg price / sq.Ft

Al Awir District

International City

18,000

45,000

33,469

26

56

35

Bur Dubai District

Bur Dubai

20,000

150,000

51,278

21

117

73

DIFC

70,000

288,000

108,596

15

173

107

Downtown Dubai

70,000

325,000

120,361

71

206

50

Dubailand

30,000

122,000

70,908

31

59

40

IMPZ

18,000

20,000

19,000

36

40

38

APARTMENTS

Sales

Downtown District

Emirates Living District

Rentals

Downtown District

Dubailand District

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Prices per sq/ft Sales Index Report - April 2012 Conversion rates correct at time of press

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I love this place...

The Residences, Downtown

In this sought-after area, surrounded by Dubai’s most famous sights, Matt and Katie Mueller have created their stylish home Words by Hazel Plush; images by Nasir Rauf

August 2012

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‘Downtown is one of Dubai’s best-kept secrets... this part of the city feels like a retreat for us’

The view from the Muellers’ apartment is something to behold. Where most of us have gardens, cityscapes or desert vistas, this couple has the world’s tallest building, the world’s biggest mall, and the world’s most spectacular water feature – all visible from the comfort of the couch. “It was the view that swung it for us,” says Matt. “We moved in 18 months ago. We’ve lived in The Residences at Burj Khalifa ever since we arrived in Dubai five years ago, and that view never gets old.”

It hasn’t always been so picturesque, though: “When we moved in it was just a construction pit,” says Katie. “It was all a promise. The fountain was empty, the mall wasn’t open, and the Burj was only half built.

We thought that when it was finished the area would be pretty incredible, but at first it was all about convenience for me: there was a Starbucks, a nail salon, a grocery store and a

pharmacy all within walking distance. We’d just moved from Washington DC, from an area where you could walk wherever you want, so it was important for us to find that here.”

“We’ve looked at the Palm, the Marina,” continues Matt, “but here when you go for a walk at night you’re walking around the fountain – it’s tough to beat. And it’s quiet, too: we’re in the middle of the action but we don’t hear a lot. We hear the water cannons going off on the fountains sometimes, but that cuts out at 11pm. We don’t have the noise of the traffic or building work either, which you get in so many other places.”

There’s a real community feel here too. The Muellers know many of their neighbours – no mean feat in a high-rise tower. “It’s a sociable place to live – the homeowners association does a lot of work to ensure there’s a nice environment,” says Katie. “There are lots of

young couples in the area, and a few families too. It’s a very mixed bag, but culturally quite western. We have block parties with bouncy castles, food, entertainment, bingo, face painting... Things like that always create a lovely atmosphere.”

“The leisure facilities are great,” continues Matt. “There are pools, gyms, squash courts, badminton courts, movie theatres, libraries, four business centres and a huge party area.

Lots of concerts are held in the Burj Park, too, just underneath our balcony. A few weeks ago one of our favourite bands played, so we threw a big party – we had the best seats in the house.”

With The Dubai Mall and Souk al Bahar on their doorstep, the Muellers can be discerning when it comes to dinnertime. “We love Calabar at The Address Dubai Mall,” says Matt, “and Neos, the restaurant on the 63rd

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floor. You can see how tall the Burj really is from there: you’re high up, so everything else is really small, but you’re looking at the shin of the Burj… It’s incredible. We’ve been known to hang out at the Armani Hotel Dubai, too – well, on special occasions. And we have some friends who live in the Burj Khalifa, so we sometimes meet them in the residents-only coffee bar on the 123rd floor.

It’s just above At.Mosphere, so it’s not a bad place to go for a drink at all...”

“There is so much new stuff here,” adds Katie. “New restaurants, shops, apartments…

I worry that when we move away nowhere will measure up! Everything’s so easy, and if you don’t want to walk to a restaurant for dinner practically everywhere delivers. I’ve never been able to walk to a mall in my life, but now I can walk to the world’s largest mall.

When it comes to choice and convenience, this place is amazing.”

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Downtown has plenty of options for leisure and fitness too: “In the summer, the building’s gyms and pools are great, but in the winter everyone heads outside,” Katie says. “We run around the fountains – it’s a pretty amazing track to take! The area is beautiful, and is taken care of really well; they do all of the landscaping very carefully, and everything has a beautiful finish.”

“Part of the reason we love high-rise living is because we want to be in the middle of it all,” continues Matt. “Families with young children or people who prefer a quieter life might not like it so much, but for us it’s perfect. For the money we pay, we could move elsewhere and have lots of space, a really spectacular villa, but we don’t want that life yet. These properties rent or sell themselves – it’s a very sought-after area.

We still feel like it’s one of the city’s best-kept secrets, though: lots of people come to visit

Downtown, but they flock to the Marina to live. Yes, the prices there are competitive, but this part of the city feels like a retreat to us. The tourists leave here, but The Walk is always crowded.”

It’s clear that the couple feel at home in this iconic district: their interior décor is warm and homely, with sentimental touches throughout. “I wanted to create a really welcoming atmosphere, with reds and golds,” says Katie. “Most of the artwork and décor has come from our travels – and everything has personal meaning too. We’re always on the look-out for something really cool, really unique – something that tells a part of our story together.”

“We are both very creative people,” she continues, “and we’ve loved making our mark on the apartment. We feel very settled; this is an exciting, vibrant place to live – but we’ve made it our home too.”

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Downtown: the essentials Your need-to-know guide to what’s in and around the area Renting & buying

Shopping & eating

There are lots of options for renting and buying in the area, but you’ll have to be quick: demand is high, and most places are snapped up within a few weeks of being on the market. This is prime real estate, so property comes at a premium, but with that you’ll be within easy reach of fantastic amenities and enjoy top-notch fittings and furnishings. Downtown encompasses The Residences at Burj Khalifa of course, but you’ll find plenty of other options if you’d prefer to look on to the world’s tallest building, rather than out from it. High rise options include Burj Views, South Ridge and The Residences. Low-rise developments include Old Town and Old Town Island.

From the world’s favourite department stores (think Bloomingdale’s, Galeries Lafayette and Debenhams) to the finest jewels in Arabia (Chopard, Cartier, Breguet), The Dubai Mall has it all. Its seemingly endless array of food courts will keep you energised all day, and you’ll find plenty of dining options away from the shopping masses too. Souk al Bahar has almost every type of cuisine you could wish for, from American comfort food (Dean & Deluca Café) to Zambianstyle grills (Kozi Africafé). The plethora of hotels provides great grub too: try eateries at the likes of Qamardeen Hotel, The Address Dubai Mall, Armani Hotel Dubai and Al Manzil Hotel.

ble Availa now

Leisure time

Schooling

How does a 22-screen cinema sound? Or a ten-million-litre aquarium? How about the largest shopping mall in the world? Whatever your age or interests, there’ll be something to keep you occupied here.

On weekends, start the day with a jog around the fountains and breakfast at Souk al Bahar, then head for a morning of retail therapy at The Dubai Mall. After lunch, kick back in the vast Picturehouse cinema, don your blades for a spin on the ice rink, or gawp at the aquarium’s fishy residents, then make your way to one of the fountain-side eateries for an epic water show.

Throughout winter, the outdoor entertainment spaces of Burj Park host big-name acts, exhibitions and festivals – check local listings for details.

Education options within walking distance of Downtown are few and far between, but easy access to Emirates Road and Sheikh Zayed Road keeps school-run times manageable. There are a couple of pre-school options nearby: try Old Town Nursery (part of Raffles International School), located near Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa, or Kangaroo Kids, in the heart of Burj Residences. Primary and secondary schooling requires more of a commute, but the choice in Jumeirah and Al Quoz is plentiful.

Emirates International School (eischools.ae), Jumeirah English Speaking School (jess.sch.ae), and GEMS Jumeirah Primary School (jumeirahprimaryschool. com) are all well-established options with good reputations.

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Property Picks

Downtown is known for its great amenities and luxury digs – and these prime-position properties won’t disappoint Apartment for rent This spacious, chic one-bedroom apartment puts you right in the heart of Downtown. As well as being within walking distance of a host of amenities, you’ll have a state of the art gym, children’s play area, swimming pool and sports courts to keep you occupied. The property is ready to move into now, and comes with a fully-fitted kitchen, modern living space and generous ceramic-tiled bathroom. Décor is neutral and minimalist, so you’re free to put your own stamp on the apartment, and a balcony – which is large enough for al fresco dining – provides plenty of natural light. Sociable singles and couples will love the lively neighbourhood; plenty of shops,

Apartment for sale Whether you’re looking for a new abode or a strong addition to your property portfolio, this one-bedroom property (with covered parking) is well worth a look. Once you’ve explored the high-quality kitchen (with top-notch fittings throughout) and elegant living and dining area, you’ll clap eyes on that show-stopping view: the Burj Khalifa and fountains are right outside your window. The master bedroom, which

restaurants and coffee shops are just a quick walk away. Transport links to DIFC and Sheikh Zayed Road are simple, and there’s parking space for one vehicle.

Facts and figures: AED85,000, 906 sq ft Contact: BH consultant Ghada Ghannam and quote reference number AP175539

Rental prices at a glance: 1 bedroom: AED85-110,000 (per annum)

2 bedrooms: AED140190,000 (per annum)

3 bedrooms: AED190260,000 (per annum)

also has access to the balcony, has spectacular vistas too – not to mention an elegant en-suite bathroom and fitted wardrobes. This is a wonderful apartment for entertaining, but if you fancy the night off from hosting you needn’t venture far: The Dubai Mall and Souk al Bahar boast plenty of dining options, and you’ll enjoy exclusive resident concierge services in the apartment. Act fast, this property won’t hang around for long.

Facts and figures: AED1,525,000, 1,024 sq ft Contact: BH consultant Megan Smith and quote reference number AP173408

Sale prices at a glance: 1 bedroom: AED1,180,0001,525,000

2 bedrooms: AED2,800,000-3,190,000

3 bedrooms: AED 5,000,000-6,100,000

Want to know more? For details of these and other Downtown residences, contact Better Homes property consultant Deborah Staines on 050 249 1242

August 2012

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Market Update

Independent Finance’s general manager Sam Wani fills us in on the latest movements in mortgages

Dubai is expected to double its population of 2.05 million to 4 million by 2020. This was revealed by the BOFA Merryl Lynch report on GCC released in July this year. We expect 950,000 jobs to be created in next eight years. The bulk of this job creation will come from expansion in tourism and trade with aviation and related sectors contributing 300,000 more jobs. The demand emanating from the resultant population rise will require an additional 317,000 housing units. This means the city needs to increase its housing stock by 94% of the existing stock.

The source of the city’s growth is the expected growth in the larger GCC economy. Revenue generation from GCC oil production will be in the region of $18 trillion over the next 25 years. This is 2.5 times larger than the revenue generation of the previous 25 years. Unlike before, when most of this revenue was parked in international banking and financial institutions, there is enough scope of investing the bulk of this revenue within the GCC. This windfall will spur growth in infrastructure, education, manufacturing and services industries.

The combined GDP of the GCC block now stands at $1.4 trillion. Literacy rate has grown from 20% in 1970 to 70% by 2010, while life expectancy has increased from 65 to 75. While family size is steadily reducing, the population growth is expected to reach its peak in 2050. This means that the region is also expected to benefit from a massive demographic windfall. Economic and population growth will require investments in different sectors which will absorb the huge revenue generation from oil and gas production.

Dubai, being the trading hub of the region, is very well positioned to benefit from the ensuing growth.

The real-estate industry will see immediate as well as medium-term benefits. The pre-2008 real-estate supply, which was surpassing demand in recent years, has started dwindling and will stabilise to a rate of 4.9% per year. But the population is expected to start rising by 6.1% from 2013. This will put pressure on housing and create scenarios of higher than expected property appreciation. This will create opportunity to absorb investments into realestate developments and related finance activities. independentuae.com

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Mirdif district

Marina district E7 G8 E9

U9 T9 T10

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

L6 L6 M6 L6 M7 M7 M7 N7

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

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Q11 Q7 S9 S9 S11

Khwaneej Mirdif Mizar Warqaa

World central district Y12 W11 X11 V11

Dubai World Central - Dubai Industrial City - Dubai Residential City

F10 F10 F10

Palm Deira district The Palm Deira

W3

Palm Jumeirah district The Palm Jumeirah The World

M5 Q3

Waterfront district Dubai Waterfront The Palm Jebel Ali

D2 F4

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For Rent

Marina Residence 6

AED 125,000

The Palm Jumeirah A prestigious address Murad Ali Dib (Ref # APM307767)

2 BR 1976 sq. ft.

Park Tower B Space-effective designs Niral Jhaveri (Ref # APM304928)

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

The Crescent IMPZ Easy living Mohammed Ali (Ref # APM262838)

AED 145,000

DIFC

2 BR 1893 sq. ft.

Hamilton Residency

Studio 506 sq. ft.

Majara 2

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

AED 90,000

Dubai Marina Affordable luxury Mareum Mahmood (Ref # APM258790)

1 BR 790 sq. ft.

Saba Tower 2

Dubai Marina A stunning family home Mareum Mahmood (Ref # APM179427)

August 2012

AED 96,000 2 BR 964 sq. ft.

Marina Diamond 2 Dubai Marina Excellent value Mareum Mahmood (Ref # APM166717)

AED 80,000

Jumeirah Lake Towers

1 BR 850 sq. ft.

Modern living at its best Presley Remedious (Ref # APM224224)

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

Marina View Tower 1

Studio 533 sq. ft.

Open to offers Niral Jhaveri (Ref # APM297817)

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

AED 25,000

AED 44,000

Business Bay

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

AED 75,000 2 BR 907 sq. ft.

Al Nasser Compound - Al Barsha 1 Barsha A stunning family home Hussain Abbas Merchant (Ref # VIM306854)

AED 285,000 5 BR 3326 sq. ft.

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Marina Crown

AED 60,000

Dubai Marina

1 BR 730 sq. ft.

Excellent value Maria Christine Maglaque (Ref # APM172838)

Springs 11 (Springs Phase 1C)

AED 145,000

Emirates Living

3 BR 2769 sq. ft.

A place to call home Niral Jhaveri (Ref # VIM305936)

Springs 6 (Springs Phase 4A) Emirates Living

AED 180,000 3 BR 3714 sq. ft.

Amazing value Alifiya Asgarali (Ref # VIM206083)

Palace Tower Dubai Silicon Oasis Amazing value Niral Jhaveri (Ref # APM282565)

AED 28,000 Studio 586 sq. ft.

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Boulevard Plaza Tower 1

AED 450,000

Downtown Dubai

Dynamic development Murad Ali Dib (Ref # OFM305840)

4500 sq. ft.

Sky Gardens (DIFC)

AED 81,076

DIFC Superior location Murad Ali Dib (Ref # REM281270)

811 sq. ft.

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22 Short-term rentals

Short-term rentals If you’re looking for a short-term living solution while on holiday or business, Better Homes offers tailor-made accommodation in the most attractive residential districts of Dubai. Our ready-to-livein, fully-furnished and self-catering apartments come fitted with all modern conveniences and are maintained to the highest standard.

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Al Bahar Residences Downtown Dubai The jewel in the crown Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM307235)

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

AED 16,020 1 BR 915 sq. ft.

Sahab 2

Beauport

Beautiful waterfront setting Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM307138)

Sophisticated waterfront community Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM306593)

1 BR 945 sq. ft.

Sadaf 6 Dubai Marina Prized location Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM306947)

AED 13,020 1 BR 1100 sq. ft.

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AED 14,010

Dubai Marina

AED 15,000

Dubai Marina

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1 BR 953 sq. ft.

Goldcrest Views 1 Jumeirah Lake Towers Modern living at its best Simran Sra (Ref # APM306592)

AED 13,020 2 BR 1110 sq. ft.

The Torch Dubai Marina Spectacular views Simran Sra (Ref # APM298792)

AED 17,010 2 BR 1227 sq. ft.

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

Al Msalli (B9) The Palm Jumeirah Affordable luxury Simran Sra (Ref # APM257042)

August 2012

AED 18,000 2 BR 1640 sq. ft.

Miska 4 Downtown Dubai Spacious living Khushbu Bhatia (Ref # APM215770)

AED 13,020 1 BR 1155 sq. ft.

Tajer Residences Downtown Dubai Competitive price, call now Ready Now Sabah Gazi (Ref # APM215739)

AED 18,000 2 BR 1318 sq. ft.

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24 Marina

Marina At the heart of this district is Dubai Marina, the world’s largest man-made marina, which is home to hundreds of state-of-the-art towers. Among them is the ever-popular Jumeirah Beach Residence, where you’ll find a great mix of lifestyle amenities. The district also has The Dubai Pearl and the freezones of TECOM and Dubai Media City.

For Sale EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

Marina Pinnacle Dubai Marina A motivated seller!

Micky Soni (Ref # AP303944)

AED 695,000 1 BR 855 sq. ft.

Bay Central Tower

AED 885,000

Dubai Marina

1 BR 697 sq. ft.

Attractive investment opportunity Robert Allsopp (Ref # AP306159)

Botanica

AED 1,380,000

Dubai Marina

1 BR 931 sq. ft.

Elegant fixtures Fabio Lombardi (Ref # AP307332)

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

The Belvedere Dubai Marina Central and prestigious location Tulay Ozcan (Ref # AP306384)

AED 1,200,000 2 BR 1518 sq. ft.

Marina Residence

AED 1,550,000

Dubai Marina

2 BR 1179 sq. ft.

Fully upgraded property Catherine Luethi (Ref # AP304510)

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

The Waterfront Dubai Marina Open to offers Nilgun Akay (Ref # AP47614)

August 2012

AED 2,199,500 3 BR 2540 sq. ft.

Murjan 5 Dubai Marina Full ocean view Nathan Bennett (Ref # AP227992)

Sahab 2

AED 1,680,150

Dubai Marina

2 BR 1461 sq. ft.

Price reduced Svetlana Gorbach (Ref # AP75739)

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

AED 7,999,000 4 BR 6634 sq. ft.

Gulf National

AED 75,000,000

Dubai Marina Attractive investment opportunity Rizwan Zabeehullah Shaikh (Ref # RB306741)

118048 sq. ft.

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Sulafa Tower Dubai Marina Excellent finish Nastaran Heydari (Ref # AP301288)

For Rent

AED 350,000 5 BR 5972 sq. ft.

The Torch

AED 129,000

Dubai Marina

2 BR 1258 sq. ft.

Uncompromising luxury Elen Manukyan (Ref # AP301211)

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

Shemara Dubai Marina Fitted with the latest in modern conveniences Simona Mariana Barbulescu (Ref # AP286833)

Botanica Dubai Marina Brand new Michael Cullen (Ref # AP306942)

Sadaf 5 Dubai Marina Fully furnished with style and class Robert Kerr (Ref # AP279492)

AED 150,000 2 BR 1335 sq. ft.

Marina Residence Dubai Marina Close to all amenities Jenni Hoffren (Ref # AP262254)

AED 85,000 2 BR 1071 sq. ft.

Gulf National Dubai Marina Amazing value Rizwan Zabeehullah Shaikh (Ref # AP248267)

AED 85,000 2 BR 1464 sq. ft.

AED 85,000 1 BR 850 sq. ft.

AED 145,000 3 BR 1797 sq. ft.

The Torch Dubai Marina A desirable address Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP302689)

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AED 100,000 2 BR 1279 sq. ft.

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Marina... best of the rest If you still haven’t found what you’re looking for, scour the list below and simply call us on +971 600 52 2212 once you’ve found your perfect home, quoting the relevant reference number listed. Happy hunting!

For Sale

For Rent

From AED 500,000

From AED 43,000

Dubai Marina,

Studio 474 sq. ft.

Get maximum returns on investment

(Ref # AP19120) Nina Pekina

Dubai Marina,

Studio 402 sq. ft.

Amazing value

(Ref # AP281608) Better Homes JBR

Dubai Marina,

1 BR 714 sq. ft.

An investment for capital growth

(Ref # AP285553) Robert Kerr

Dubai Marina,

1 BR 684 sq. ft.

Amazing value

(Ref # AP263417) Sharon Sweet

Dubai Marina,

1 BR 613 sq. ft.

Excellent value

(Ref # AP254666) Bilal Khan

Dubai Marina,

1 BR 710 sq. ft.

A prestigious address

(Ref # AP177334) Rene Neil Dsouza

Dubai Marina,

1 BR 764 sq. ft.

Guaranteed rental income

(Ref # AP304502) Nicholas Winter

Dubai Marina,

1 BR 727 sq. ft.

Exceptional deal!

(Ref # AP307512) Better Homes JBR

Dubai Marina,

1 BR 704 sq. ft.

Smart home living

(Ref # AP251600) Wael Gomaa

Dubai Marina,

1 BR 948 sq. ft.

Spectacular Marina views

(Ref # AP245338) Kelly Saraceni

Dubai Marina,

1 BR 747 sq. ft.

One of the Best Deals in the Market

(Ref # AP299144) Nina Pekina

Dubai Marina,

1 BR 777 sq. ft.

A prestigious address

(Ref # AP173668) Rami Abi Faraj

Dubai Marina,

1 BR 792 sq. ft.

Exceptional deal!

(Ref # AP274810) Nicholas Winter

Dubai Marina,

1 BR 948 sq. ft.

Affordable luxury

(Ref # AP304531) Nina Pekina

Dubai Marina,

2 BR 963 sq. ft.

Attractive investment opportunity

(Ref # AP166718) Megan Smith

Dubai Marina,

2 BR 907 sq. ft.

Excellent value

(Ref # APM166717) Maria Christine Maglaque

Dubai Marina,

2 BR 1103 sq. ft.

Amazing value

(Ref # AP274886) Rami Abi Faraj

Dubai Marina,

2 BR 1358 sq. ft.

The best of city living

(Ref # AP287571) Better Homes CRM

Dubai Marina,

2 BR 1151 sq. ft.

A motivated seller!

(Ref # AP306749) Philip Whittam

Dubai Marina,

2 BR 1084 sq. ft.

Amazing value

(Ref # APM253518) Maria Christine Maglaque

Dubai Marina,

2 BR 1517 sq. ft.

Excellent value

(Ref # AP253533) Nick Nuziale

Dubai Marina,

2 BR 1739 sq. ft.

Affordable luxury

(Ref # AP274782) Yasmin Piroozan

Dubai Marina,

3 BR 1316 sq. ft.

Amazing value

(Ref # AP174278) Victoria Bazoeanu

Dubai Marina,

2 BR 1103 sq. ft.

Distinct styling

(Ref # AP274886) Rami Abi Faraj

Dubai Marina,

2 BR 1250 sq. ft.

Amazing value

(Ref # AP302679) Bilal Khan

Dubai Marina,

2 BR 964 sq. ft.

A stunning family home

(Ref # APM179427) Maria Christine Maglaque

Dubai Marina,

2 BR 1456 sq. ft.

Amazing value

(Ref # AP174157) Fabio Lombardi

Dubai Marina,

3 BR 2365 sq. ft.

Close to all amenities

(Ref # AP307367) Robert Kerr

Dubai Marina,

2 BR 1226 sq. ft.

Easy living

(Ref # AP251594) Wael Gomaa

Dubai Marina,

3 BR 1853 sq. ft.

Self-contained development

(Ref # AP171810) Deborah Staines

Dubai Marina,

2 BR 1303 sq. ft.

Amazing value

(Ref # AP306561) Wassim Abdallah

Dubai Marina,

3 BR 1670 sq. ft.

Amazing value

(Ref # AP307895) Robert Allsopp

Dubai Marina,

3 BR 1721 sq. ft.

Spacious living

(Ref # APM229387) Sachin Das

Dubai Marina,

3 BR 1515 sq. ft.

Exceptional deal!

(Ref # AP307538) Walid Bitar

Dubai Marina,

4 BR 2408 sq. ft.

Spacious living

(Ref # AP307144) Catherine Luethi

Dubai Marina,

3 BR 2189 sq. ft.

Experience the height of luxury

(Ref # AP307089) Rahul Anand

Yacht Bay AED 500,000 Marina Diamond 6 AED 600,000 Marina Residence AED 700,000 Royal Oceanic AED 780,000 Time Place AED 800,000 Marina Pinnacle AED 810,000 Royal Oceanic AED 810,000 Marina Diamond 2 AED 825,000 Marina Residence AED 980,000 Marina Pearl AED 1,000,000 The Zen AED 1,075,000 Manchester Tower 1 AED 1,130,000 Marina Pinnacle AED 1,200,000 Marina Crown AED 1,200,000 Time Place AED 1,240,000 Sadaf 6 AED 1,325,000 Marina Heights AED 1,700,000 Horizon Tower AED 1,790,000

August 2012

Marina View Tower 1 AED 43,000 Dreams 2 AED 57,000

Marina Diamond 6 AED 60,000 Marina Diamond 3 AED 65,000 DEC Tower 1 AED 65,000 Marina Diamond 4 AED 65,000 DEC Tower 2 AED 70,000 Marina Diamond 2 AED 75,000 Marina Residence AED 85,000 Marina Diamond 5 AED 85,000 DEC Tower 2 AED 90,000 Marina Residence AED 95,000 Marina View Tower 1 AED 96,000 Marina Pinnacle AED 135,000 Sadaf 1 AED 140,000 Bay Central Tower AED 150,000 Bay West Tower AED 150,000 23 Marina AED 160,000

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Emirates Living This district features the gated community of Emirates Hills, with its lush landscaping and worldclass Montgomerie golf course. You’ll also find The Meadows, The Lakes, The Greens and The Springs. Other notable residential areas include Discovery Gardens and Jumeirah Islands, where all homes boast a private pool.

For Sale EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

Mosela The Greens State-of-the-art facilities Tulay Ozcan (Ref # AP64600)

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

AED 1,100,000 1 BR 741 sq. ft.

Springs 14 (Springs Phase 1B)

AED 1,545,000

Emirates Living

2 BR 1650 sq. ft.

Ideal family living Gulshan Ara (Ref # VI268800)

The Lakes - Zulal 2

AED 3,100,000

Emirates Living

3 BR 2618 sq. ft.

Affordable luxury Florin Rusu (Ref # VI155132)

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

Jumeirah Park Jumeirah Park Great family home Elen Manukyan (Ref # VI304421)

AED 3,175,000 3 BR 3527 sq. ft.

Emirates Hills Phase 1

AED 22,000,000

Emirates Living

6 BR 12000 sq. ft.

Uncompromising luxury Nick Nuziale (Ref # VI292499)

Hattan 2

Jumeirah Islands A stunning family home Aneliya Miladinova (Ref # VI306414)

AED 5,800,000 4 BR 4400 sq. ft.

Shamal Terraces Jumeirah Village Circle Excellent value Nina Pekina (Ref # VI295886)

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5 BR 7633 sq. ft.

A desirable address Conny Mathei (Ref # VI305211)

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

Cluster 16

AED 13,500,000

Emirates Living

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AED 2,200,000 3 BR 4292 sq. ft.

Block 2C Jumeirah Village Triangle Guaranteed returns Wael Gomaa (Ref # VI69962)

AED 2,000,000 2 BR 2691 sq. ft.

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Turia The Greens A host of facilities Sachin Das (Ref # AP308006)

For Rent

Springs 10 ( Springs Phase 2C) Emirates Living Amazing value Katarina Geenen (Ref # VI252013)

AED 185,000 3 BR 3036 sq. ft.

Meadows 9( Meadows Phase 2) Emirates Living Ideal family living Sana Hajjar (Ref # VI153667)

AED 135,000

Al Arta 1

AED 65,000

2 BR 1250 sq. ft.

The Greens

1 BR 805 sq. ft.

AED 240,000 3 BR 3500 sq. ft.

Stimulating environment Rajkumar Vaswani (Ref # AP307932)

Arno The Greens Prestigious urban development Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP168047)

AED 120,000 2 BR 1225 sq. ft.

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

Cluster - Tower F Jumeirah Heights A great family option Mohammad Khalid Khan (Ref # AP307398)

Emirates Hills Phase 1 Emirates Living Executive elegance Hannah Bakshani (Ref # VI300343)

August 2012

AED 120,000 2 BR 2131 sq. ft.

AED 600,000 5 BR 7500 sq. ft.

EA Villa Barsha A great family option Rahab Nicar (Ref # VI173239)

AED 320,000 5 BR 4200 sq. ft.

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For Sale

For Rent

From AED 415,000

From AED 35,000

Jumeirah Village Circle

1 BR 971 sq. ft.

Competitive price, call now

(Ref # AP307752) Robert Allsopp

Jumeirah Village Circle

1 BR 883 sq. ft.

Easy living

(Ref # APM292587) Sahali Saleem

Discovery Gardens

1 BR 948 sq. ft.

Guaranteed return on investment

(Ref # AP219119) Jawad Motiwala

Jumeirah Village Circle

1 BR 1001 sq. ft.

Traffic-free environment

(Ref # AP307484) Robert Kerr

Jumeirah Village Circle

1 BR 1074 sq. ft.

Excellent value

(Ref # AP307084) Sana Hajjar

Jumeirah Village Circle

1 BR 950 sq. ft.

Easy living

(Ref # APM294363) Sahali Saleem

Jumeirah Village Circle

1 BR 771 sq. ft.

An investment for capital growth

(Ref # AP306892) Mohammad Khalid Khan

Discovery Gardens

Studio 548 sq. ft.

Easy living

(Ref # AP304678) Rajkumar Vaswani

Jumeirah Lake Towers

1 BR 726 sq. ft.

Excellent value

(Ref # APM264783) Partha Reddy

Discovery Gardens

1 BR 828 sq. ft.

Self-contained development

(Ref # AP308066) Mohammad Khalid Khan

Jumeirah Lake Towers

2 BR 1122 sq. ft.

Attractive investment opportunity

(Ref # AP290270) Nathan Bennett

Jumeirah Lake Towers

1 BR 809 sq. ft.

Affordable luxury

(Ref # AP299646) Mohammad Khalid Khan

Jumeirah Lake Towers

2 BR 1189 sq. ft.

An investment for capital growth

(Ref # APM266717) Sunil Pravin Jhaveri

The Greens

1 BR 754 sq. ft.

Be where it all happens

(Ref # AP267377) Emad Adel Nassef

Jumeirah Lake Towers

2 BR 1332 sq. ft.

Amazing value

(Ref # AP306539) Fabio Lombardi

Jumeirah Lake Towers

1 BR 1007 sq. ft.

Close to all amenities

(Ref # AP76502) Mohammad Khalid Khan

Jumeirah Lake Towers

2 BR 1162 sq. ft.

Property at budget prices

(Ref # AP4580) Nilgun Akay

Jumeirah Lake Towers

1 BR 840 sq. ft.

Affordable luxury

(Ref # AP307938) Mohammad Khalid Khan

Emirates Living

2 BR

1798 sq. ft.

(Ref # VI305592) Rene Neil Dsouza

The Greens

1 BR 741 sq. ft.

Privileged location

(Ref # AP42097) Better Homes Head Office

Emirates Living

2 BR

1645 sq. ft.

(Ref # VI295174) Ali Tabrizi

Jumeirah Lake Towers

1 BR 812 sq. ft.

State-of-the-art facilities

(Ref # AP301684) Sunil Pravin Jhaveri

The Greens

Al Ghozlan 3 AED 1,500,000

2 BR 1316 sq. ft.

Attractive investment opportunity

(Ref # AP307059) Sachin Das

Barsha

2 BR 1400 sq. ft.

Amazing value

(Ref # AP308031) Rajkumar Vaswani

Emirates Living

2 BR

1771 sq. ft.

(Ref # VI306255) Gulshan Ara

Jumeirah Lake Towers

2 BR 1322 sq. ft.

Excellent value

(Ref # AP307439) Anjana Mahna

Emirates Living

2 BR

1867 sq. ft.

(Ref # VI306059) Jawad Motiwala

Jumeirah Lake Towers

2 BR 1265 sq. ft.

Live with a view to inspire

(Ref # AP74970) Anjana Mahna

Jumeirah Lake Towers

3 BR 2077 sq. ft.

A place to call home

(Ref # AP306596) Emad Adel Nassef

Jumeirah Lake Towers

2 BR 1187 sq. ft.

A great family option

(Ref # AP47431) Shahzad Anwar

Jumeirah Village Circle

3 BR 3305 sq. ft.

A great family option

(Ref # VI306507) Better Homes Head Office

Emirates Living

2 BR

(Ref # VI307761) Better Homes JBR

The Greens

3 BR 1623 sq. ft.

A great family option

(Ref # AP260717) Muneeb Khan Mohammed

Jumeirah Lake Towers

2 BR 1496 sq. ft.

High-rise towers

(Ref # AP307121) Yolanda Singh

Jumeirah Village Circle

4 BR 3776 sq. ft.

Attractive investment opportunity

(Ref # VI307457) Sunil Pravin Jhaveri

Emirates Living

2 BR

(Ref # VI304310) Walid Bitar

Maple 2 AED 415,000

DG-Building 190 AED 430,000 Manhattan AED 478,897

Diamond Views 1 AED 510,000 The Icon Tower 2 AED 530,000

Goldcrest Views 2 AED 899,524 The Icon Tower 2 AED 900,000

Global Lake View AED 950,000 Saba Tower 2 AED 983,640

Springs 7 (Springs Phase 3B) An investment for capital growth AED 1,450,000 Springs 4 (Springs Phase 5) Amazing value AED 1,450,000

Springs 7 (Springs Phase 3B) Attractive investment opportunity AED 1,500,000 Springs 12 (Springs Phase 2A) A great family option AED 1,500,000 Goldcrest Views 1 AED 1,550,000 Mirabella 4 AED 1,600,000 Al Jaz 4 AED 1,650,000 Indigo Ville 4 AED 1,650,000

Rose 1 AED 35,000

Mulberry 1 AED 40,000

Gardenia 2 AED 40,000

DG-Building 184 AED 45,000 DG-Building 20 AED 48,000 Saba Tower 3 AED 65,000 Al Ghozlan 2 AED 65,000 Al Shera Tower AED 65,000 Saba Tower 2 AED 70,000 Al Thayyal 2 AED 70,000 Saba Tower 3 AED 75,000

Zumurud (MOE) AED 82,000 MAG 214 AED 85,000

Saba Tower 2 AED 85,000 Palladium AED 85,000

1857 sq. ft.

Springs 8 (Springs Phase 3A) A great family option AED 85,000 Lake Shore Towers AED 90,000

1857 sq. ft.

Springs 12 (Springs Phase 2A) Friendly neighborhood AED 90,000

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30 Dubailand

Dubailand A destination of extraordinary vision, Dubailand is the largest and most innovative residential, entertainment and tourist attraction in the region. Project highlights include Dubai Autodrome, The Els Club, the Butch Harmon School of Golf and a superb cricket stadium. Key residential districts include Dubai Motor City, Sports City, Remraam and villa neighbourhoods such as Arabian Ranches, Leyan, The Villa and Al Barari.

For Sale EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

Luxury Villas Dubai Investment Park Exclusive residence Victoria Rushton (Ref # VI307992)

The Villa Dubailand Varied architectural styles Roy Yacoub (Ref # VI301728)

AED 4,999,999 6 BR 7075 sq. ft.

AED 2,740,000 5 BR 4762 sq. ft.

Mirador Phase 1

AED 5,799,995

Arabian Ranches

6 BR 5172 sq. ft.

A place to call home Jacqueline Hunter Holt (Ref # VI307068)

Saheel Villas

AED 4,999,995

Arabian Ranches

5 BR 5308 sq. ft.

Meticulously planned development Ozlem Ucar (Ref # VI301562)

Terra Nova Arabian Ranches An exquisite landscaped setting Rene Neil Dsouza (Ref # VI304594)

Garden West Apartments Dubai Investment Park Inspection will impress Nicole Burt (Ref # AP3368)

AED 5,499,000 6 BR 5126 sq. ft.

AED 1,350,000 2 BR 1757 sq. ft.

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

Victory Heights - Oliva Dubailand Inspiring setting Adrian Popica (Ref # VI263830)

August 2012

AED 2,350,000

Terrace Apartments

AED 2,475,000

3 BR 2658 sq. ft.

Dubai Investment Park

3 BR 4618 sq. ft.

Tasteful design Hannah Bakshani (Ref # AP158119)

Mirador Phase 1 Arabian Ranches A stunning family home Alina Cercel (Ref # VI304923)

AED 8,500,000 7 BR 6571 sq. ft.

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South West Apartments Dubai Investment Park Easy living Nicole Burt (Ref # AP301924)

For Rent

Savannah Meticulously planned development Binu Abraham (Ref # VI176745)

Arabian Ranches A prestigious address Pooja Barooah (Ref # VI76622)

1 BR 933 sq. ft.

Family Villa Dubai Investment Park Excellent value Victoria Rushton (Ref # VI300741)

AED 210,000 5 BR 5900 sq. ft.

AED 350,000

Arabian Ranches

La Avenida

AED 50,000

5 BR 5490 sq. ft.

AED 390,000 6 BR 5172 sq. ft.

Terra Nova Arabian Ranches Premier location Dimple R (Ref # VI307526)

AED 315,000 5 BR 4361 sq. ft.

Ask the agent

Adrian Popica, Residential Consultant

Located in Dubailand, minutes away from Mall of the Emirates, Motor City stands out as the preferred choice for bachelors and small- to medium-sized families looking for affordable accommodation. With a variety of options (from studios to three-bedroom apartments) and the option of multiple cheques, it’s easy to understand why. Rental demand is strong, with rental prices starting at AED50,000 for a one-bedroom apartment and rising to AED110,000 for a three-bedroom apartment with maid’s room. The Motor City community offers great facilities such as swimming pool, gym, kids’ playground and barbecue area.

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For Sale

For Rent

From AED 225,000

From AED 25,000

IMPZ

Studio 513 sq. ft.

An investors dream!

(Ref # AP68999) Shashi Mashruwala

IMPZ

Studio 506 sq. ft.

Easy living

(Ref # APM262838) Sahali Saleem

Dubailand

1 BR 683 sq. ft.

Excellent value

(Ref # AP304140) Nina Pekina

Dubailand

1 BR 1138 sq. ft.

Excellent value

(Ref # AP306623) Mark Lee

Dubailand

1 BR 861 sq. ft.

Attractive investment opportunity

(Ref # AP303997) Adrian Popica

Dubailand

1 BR 1030 sq. ft.

Excellent value

(Ref # AP306516) Rasha Moslyh

Dubailand

Studio 379 sq. ft.

Brand new

(Ref # AP307177) Pravin Patrick DMello

Dubailand

1 BR

(Ref # AP307593) BH Green Community Office

Dubailand

1 BR 750 sq. ft.

A motivated seller!

(Ref # AP303886) Pooja Barooah

Dubailand

1 BR 1054 sq. ft.

Dynamic environment

(Ref # AP307505) Nikhil Narendran

Dubai Investment Park

1 BR 933 sq. ft.

Close to all amenities

(Ref # AP304526) Rene Neil Dsouza

Dubailand

1 BR 1465 sq. ft.

Amazing value

(Ref # APM305116) Masuma Noorani

Dubai Investment Park

1 BR 933 sq. ft.

An investors dream!

(Ref # AP308036) Nicole Burt

Dubai Investment Park

1 BR 1050 sq. ft.

Competitive price, call now

(Ref # AP307072) Victoria Rushton

Dubai Investment Park

1 BR 971 sq. ft.

At never-before prices

(Ref # AP3382) Robert Allsopp

Dubailand

2 BR 1287 sq. ft.

Affordable luxury

(Ref # AP307710) Mohammed Meharaj

Dubailand

1 BR 835 sq. ft.

Premier location

(Ref # AP81819) Wael Gomaa

Dubailand

2 BR 1311 sq. ft.

Amazing value

(Ref # AP307053) Mark Lee

Dubai Investment Park

1 BR 933 sq. ft.

Close to all amenities

(Ref # AP269000) Hannah Bakshani

Dubailand

2 BR 1305 sq. ft.

Premier location

(Ref # AP305410) Better Homes Dubai North

Dubailand

1 BR 958 sq. ft.

Dynamic development

(Ref # AP249966) Sana Hajjar

Dubailand

2 BR 1795 sq. ft.

Premier location

(Ref # VI282695) Better Homes Dubai North

Dubailand

2 BR 1200 sq. ft.

Exceptional deal!

(Ref # AP306647) Roy Yacoub

Dubailand

2 BR 2000 sq. ft.

Amazing value

(Ref # APM305631) Masuma Noorani

IMPZ

2 BR 1355 sq. ft.

Modern infrastructure and facilities

(Ref # AP79024) Anahit Gevorgyan

Dubailand

2 BR

(Ref # AP307657) BH Green Community Office

Dubailand

2 BR 1154 sq. ft.

Premier location

(Ref # AP81891) Wael Gomaa

Dubai Investment Park

2 BR 1757 sq. ft.

Sunny, spacious apartment

(Ref # AP158054) Nicole Burt

Dubai Investment Park

2 BR 1757 sq. ft.

Picturesque surroundings

(Ref # AP157921) Rene Neil Dsouza

Arabian Ranches

2 BR 2000 sq. ft.

A host of facilities

(Ref # VI307701) Pooja Barooah

Dubailand

3 BR 1750 sq. ft.

Affordable luxury

(Ref # AP307226) Tarek Gouda

Arabian Ranches

2 BR 1889 sq. ft.

Meticulously planned development

(Ref # VI172763) Rene Neil Dsouza

Dubailand

3 BR 1575 sq. ft.

Premier location

(Ref # AP81890) Wael Gomaa

Arabian Ranches

3 BR 2456 sq. ft.

A place to call home

(Ref # VI307679) Jacqueline Hunter Holt

Dubai Investment Park

3 BR 2626 sq. ft.

Brand new

(Ref # AP301736) Nicole Burt

Arabian Ranches

3 BR 2541 sq. ft.

Excellent value

(Ref # VI163530) Partha Reddy

The Crescent AED 225,000 Ice Hockey Tower AED 325,000 Skycourts Tower B AED 380,000 La Fontana di Trevi AED 399,700 The Diamond AED 420,000 North West Apartments AED 550,000 South West Apartments AED 555,000 Garden West Apartments AED 575,000 Sector 2 - 11B4 AED 592,850 North West Apartments AED 600,000 Norton Court 1 AED 600,000 Hamza Tower AED 690,000 The Crescent AED 870,550 Sector 2 - 22D5 AED 957,705 Garden West Apartments AED 1,200,000 Sector 2 - 12B6 AED 1,200,000 Sector 2 - 8D6 AED 1,258,155 Ritaj - Block G AED 1,350,000

August 2012

The Crescent AED 25,000 La Fontana di Trevi AED 38,000 Elite 1 AED 45,000 Newbridge Hill One AED 48,000 Dickens Circus 1 AED 48,000 FoxHill 6 AED 48,000 South West Apartments AED 50,000 Skycourts Tower D AED 55,000 La Fontana di Trevi AED 60,000 Layan Apartments AED 69,000 Layan Villas AED 71,000 FoxHill 6 AED 78,000 Newbridge Hill One AED 79,000 Garden West Apartments AED 120,000 Palmera 4 AED 120,000 Palmera 2 AED 125,000

Gazelle / Al Reem 1 AED 145,000 Gazelle / Al Reem 2 AED 145,000

1094 sq. ft.

1992 sq. ft.

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Palm Jumeirah 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. It’s home to a mix of towers and beautiful villas which offer a small stretch of beach. The numerous hotels on the island also make for first class entertainment facilities.

For Sale EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

Oceana - Adriatic

AED 3,250,000

The Palm Jumeirah

2 BR 2444 sq. ft.

Breathtaking sea views Michael Cullen (Ref # AP305379)

Marina Residence 6

AED 5,000,000

The Palm Jumeirah

3 BR 4188 sq. ft.

Exclusive residence Sanam Ushurova (Ref # AP306643)

Fairmont Palm Residence The Palm Jumeirah Wide range of retail, entertainment and dining Svetlana Gorbach (Ref # AP74322)

AED 8,080,000 4 BR 3242 sq. ft.

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

M Frond (Sefri Villas)

AED 9,700,000

The Palm Jumeirah

4 BR 5000 sq. ft.

Breathtaking sea views Sharon Sweet (Ref # VI306104)

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

Oceana - Aegean The Palm Jumeirah Affordable luxury Anda Marin (Ref # AP303187)

D Frond (Barhi Villas)

AED 25,000,000

The Palm Jumeirah

Taj Grandeur Residences

AED 3,838,845

6 BR 7000 sq. ft.

The Palm Jumeirah

AED 6,500,000

Oceana - Pacific

AED 4,500,000

4 BR 4846 sq. ft.

The Palm Jumeirah

3 BR 2280 sq. ft.

Full ocean view Sharon Sweet (Ref # VI307585)

Beachfront living at an attractive price Liudmila Shapedko (Ref # AP285946)

2 BR 1805 sq. ft.

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

AED 3,300,000 3 BR 2440 sq. ft.

Al Nabat (B8) The Palm Jumeirah Affordable luxury Hannah Bakshani (Ref # AP302482)

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Live with a view to inspire Nina Pekina (Ref # AP307410)

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Al Hatimi (B5) The Palm Jumeirah A desirable address Marta Karolina Trzebiatowska (Ref # AP307123)

For Rent

Fairmont Palm Residence The Palm Jumeirah 5 Star hotel living with everything you need Robert Kerr (Ref # AP41595)

C Frond (Hilali Villas) The Palm Jumeirah Breathtaking sea views Sharon Sweet (Ref # VI57365)

Al Anbara (B12) The Palm Jumeirah Exclusive property Mohammad Khalid Khan (Ref # AP307697)

August 2012

AED 250,000 2 BR 1820 sq. ft.

Al Tamr (B15) The Palm Jumeirah Home sweet home Marta Karolina Trzebiatowska (Ref # AP8887)

AED 180,000 3 BR 2213 sq. ft.

AED 140,000 2 BR 1551 sq. ft.

Fairmont Palm Residence The Palm Jumeirah 5 Star hotel living with everything you need Nina Pekina (Ref # AP278900)

Canal Cove The Palm Jumeirah A stunning family home Rizwan Zabeehullah Shaikh (Ref # VI307508)

AED 155,000 2 BR 1853 sq. ft.

AED 360,000 4 BR 5005 sq. ft.

AED 450,000 5 BR 5000 sq. ft.

AED 160,000 3 BR 2154 sq. ft.

Abu Keibal (B17) The Palm Jumeirah A place to call home Marta Karolina Trzebiatowska (Ref # AP307088)

AED 175,000 3 BR 2223 sq. ft.

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For Sale

For Rent

From AED 1,400,000

From AED 120,000

The Palm Jumeirah

1 BR 1144 sq. ft.

World class development

(Ref # AP306723) Mohammad Khalid Khan

The Palm Jumeirah

1 BR 1145 sq. ft.

Bright and inviting residence

(Ref # APM24344) Maria Christine Maglaque

The Palm Jumeirah

2 BR 1787 sq. ft.

A desirable address

(Ref # AP303665) Tulay Ozcan

The Palm Jumeirah

2 BR 1585 sq. ft.

Live by the beach

(Ref # AP277210) Nastaran Heydari

The Palm Jumeirah

2 BR 2031 sq. ft.

Affordable luxury

(Ref # AP301703) Fabio Lombardi

The Palm Jumeirah

2 BR 1976 sq. ft.

A prestigious address

(Ref # APM307767) Murad Ali Dib

The Palm Jumeirah

2 BR 1787 sq. ft.

An investors dream!

(Ref # AP304017) Tara Neslihan Jordan

The Palm Jumeirah

2 BR 1818 sq. ft.

A lush oasis

(Ref # AP279427) Nikhil Narendran

The Palm Jumeirah

1 BR 1145 sq. ft.

Stunning view of the sea

(Ref # AP303870) Nina Pekina

The Palm Jumeirah

1 BR 1184 sq. ft.

A prestigious address

(Ref # AP257300) Sharon Sweet

The Palm Jumeirah

2 BR 1646 sq. ft.

Beachfront living at an attractive price

(Ref # AP169394) Ali Tabrizi

The Palm Jumeirah

1 BR 1307 sq. ft.

Brand new luxury apartments

(Ref # AP264960) Sharon Sweet

The Palm Jumeirah

1 BR 1173 sq. ft.

A prestigious address

(Ref # AP231006) Ali Tabrizi

The Palm Jumeirah

2 BR 2044 sq. ft.

World class development

(Ref # AP307787) Better Homes JLT

The Palm Jumeirah

1 BR 1137 sq. ft.

Breathtaking sea views

(Ref # AP306438) Daria Lyubimova

The Palm Jumeirah

2 BR 1800 sq. ft.

A resort style community

(Ref # AP307239) Michael Cullen

The Palm Jumeirah

2 BR 2055 sq. ft.

A desirable address

(Ref # AP178962) Sharon Sweet

The Palm Jumeirah

2 BR 1550 sq. ft.

One of the Best Deals in the Market

(Ref # AP305941) Nick Nuziale

The Palm Jumeirah

2 BR 1589 sq. ft.

Exclusive property

(Ref # AP19545) Robert Kerr

The Palm Jumeirah

2 BR 1787 sq. ft.

Enchanting seascape views

(Ref # AP284387) Nicole Burt

The Palm Jumeirah

1 BR 1338 sq. ft.

Captivating environment

(Ref # AP307501) Partha Reddy

The Palm Jumeirah

1 BR 1237 sq. ft.

Privileged location

(Ref # AP229802) Elen Manukyan

The Palm Jumeirah

2 BR 1851 sq. ft.

Understated luxury

(Ref # AP295582) Faheem Farhan

The Palm Jumeirah

1 BR 1338 sq. ft.

Dynamic environment

(Ref # AP307501) Partha Reddy

The Palm Jumeirah

2 BR 1851 sq. ft.

Excellent value

(Ref # AP305931) Florin Rusu

The Palm Jumeirah

3 BR 2184 sq. ft.

Experience the height of luxury

(Ref # AP173198) Sharon Sweet

The Palm Jumeirah

3 BR 2260 sq. ft.

A desirable address

(Ref # AP302437) Sharon Sweet

The Palm Jumeirah

3 BR 2260 sq. ft.

A desirable address

(Ref # AP288377) Mohammad Khalid Khan

The Palm Jumeirah

2 BR 2044 sq. ft.

A desirable address

(Ref # AP279642) Sharon Sweet

The Palm Jumeirah

3 BR 2159 sq. ft.

Excellent value

(Ref # AP177723) Rahul Anand

The Palm Jumeirah

3 BR 2180 sq. ft.

Beachfront living at an attractive price

(Ref # AP242703) Mohammad Khalid Khan

The Palm Jumeirah

3 BR 2212 sq. ft.

Central and prestigious location

(Ref # AP307997) Mohammad Khalid Khan

The Palm Jumeirah

3 BR 2462 sq. ft.

Scenic water view

(Ref # AP292544) Rahul Anand

The Palm Jumeirah

3 BR 2213 sq. ft.

Superior location

(Ref # AP307545) Better Homes JBR

The Palm Jumeirah

3 BR 2440 sq. ft.

Spacious with great finishes

(Ref # AP306901) Michael Cullen

The Palm Jumeirah

3 BR 2260 sq. ft.

A prestigious address

(Ref # AP253769) Sharon Sweet

Al Hamri (B19) AED 1,400,000

Golden Mile B9 AED 1,600,000

Golden Mile B10 AED 1,617,000 Golden Mile B4 AED 1,650,000

Jash Falqa (B4) AED 1,750,000 Al Basri (B1) AED 1,750,000

Al Sultana (B3) AED 1,790,000 Al Nabat (B8) AED 1,800,000

Al Khushkar (B20) AED 1,900,000 Al Anbara (B12) AED 1,900,000 Oceana - Aegean AED 2,000,000 Marina Residence 2 AED 2,000,000 Marina Residence 4 AED 2,050,000 Al Hamri (B19) AED 2,100,000

Marina Residence 6 AED 2,150,000 Al Shahla (B16) AED 2,600,000

Marina Residence 3 AED 2,950,000 Marina Residence 6 AED 3,100,000

Al Dabas (B2) AED 120,000

Al Khudrawi (B6) AED 120,000 Marina Residence 6 AED 125,000 Marina Residence 3 AED 125,000 Al Das Apartments (B10) AED 130,000 Tiara - Sapphire AED 135,000 Abu Keibal (B17) AED 135,000 Marina Residence 1 AED 135,000 Al Hallawi (B14) AED 135,000 Golden Mile B4 AED 145,000

Oceana - Southern AED 150,000 Oceana - Aegean AED 160,000 Al Habool (B11) AED 160,000 Al Dabas (B2) AED 175,000

Al Khushkar (B20) AED 175,000 Al Haseer (B7) AED 190,000 Al Hatimi (B5) AED 190,000

Al Das Apartments (B10) AED 190,000

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36 Downtown

Downtown Home to some of the city’s most iconic, world-class landmarks such as Burj Khalifa, The Address Downtown and The Dubai Mall, this district features exquisite and awe-inspiring living spaces from exclusive high-rise apartments at The Residences and South Ridge to the traditional Arabesque homes of The Old Town. With world-class amenities, waterfront walkways and vibrant market squares, Downtown is a great place to live.

For Sale EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

Attareen Residence Downtown Dubai Attractive investment opportunity Asal Abedi (Ref # AP307722)

The Index (One Central Park) DIFC A prestigious address Faheem Farhan (Ref # AP295810)

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

AED 3,700,000 2 BR 1937 sq. ft.

AED 1,150,000 1 BR 893 sq. ft.

Reehan 7

AED 1,358,000

Downtown Dubai

1 BR 753 sq. ft.

One of the Best Deals in the Market Naveed Khan (Ref # AP306000)

Liberty House

AED 699,000

DIFC

Studio 456 sq. ft.

Exceptional deal!

Binu Abraham (Ref # AP262917)

Windsor Manor Business Bay Excellent value Binu Abraham (Ref # AP305802)

The Residences W1 Downtown Dubai Central and prestigious location Megan Smith (Ref # AP173408)

AED 2,700,000 3 BR 2282 sq. ft.

AED 1,525,000 1 BR 1024 sq. ft.

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

South Ridge 2 Downtown Dubai Privileged location Deborah Staines (Ref # AP95402)

August 2012

AED 1,425,000 1 BR 1170 sq. ft.

Reehan 3 Downtown Dubai Distinctive design Riazuddin Ahmed (Ref # APM215149)

AED 1,875,000 2 BR 1338 sq. ft.

Burj Khalifa - Armani Residences Downtown Dubai Excellent finish Asal Abedi (Ref # AP306905)

AED 9,000,000 1 BR 1263 sq. ft.

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The Residences W3 Downtown Dubai Enviable skyline views Better Homes Head Office (Ref # AP1788)

For Rent

Aspin Royal Residence Trade Centre Central and prestigious location Binu Abraham (Ref # AP304949)

Executive Tower C Business Bay Exclusive residence Deborah Staines (Ref # VI303968)

AED 88,000 1 BR 850 sq. ft.

The Lofts - Central

AED 75,000

Downtown Dubai Central and prestigious location Naveed Khan (Ref # AP307696)

1 BR 717 sq. ft.

AED 110,000 3 BR 2201 sq. ft.

AED 250,000 4 BR 5727 sq. ft.

Tajer Residences Downtown Dubai High quality interiors Binu Abraham (Ref # AP174277)

AED 170,000 2 BR 1279 sq. ft.

Ask the agent

Wafa Ghannam, Residential Consultant

With all the projects coming up in Dubai, Downtown is still the best place to live – and the demand never stops. Although the prices to rent are the highest in town (a furnished one bedroom is reaching 120k and unfurnished 95k), many people would take a loan to live beside Burj Khalifa.

What makes the area more special and famous is the Burj itself, the Dancing Fountain, and Dubai Mall (which offers a variety of entertainment). From the traditionally-designed small buildings in Old Town to the highly prestigious modern towers, there is plenty of choice here – which in turn makes it an excellent community for tenants and buyers.

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For Sale

For Rent

From AED 750,000

From AED 44,000

Business Bay

1 BR 623 sq. ft.

Ready to move in

(Ref # AP307331) Fabio Lombardi

Business Bay

Studio 533 sq. ft.

Open to offers

(Ref # APM297817) Niral Jhaveri

Business Bay

1 BR 967 sq. ft.

Breathtaking views of the winding creek

(Ref # AP306634) Better Homes Head Office

DIFC

Studio 438 sq. ft.

Brand new luxury apartments

(Ref # AP306815) Muneeb Khan Mohammed

Business Bay

1 BR 882 sq. ft.

Excellent finish

(Ref # APM307147) Mohammad Khalid Khan

Downtown Dubai

1 BR 674 sq. ft.

Excellent value

(Ref # AP306925) Asal Abedi

Business Bay

Executive Tower B AED 875,000

Studio 875 sq. ft.

Attractive investment opportunity

(Ref # AP305054) Tarek Gouda

Downtown Dubai

Reehan 7 AED 75,000

1 BR 753 sq. ft.

One of the Best Deals in the Market

(Ref # AP306000) Naveed Khan

Downtown Dubai

1 BR

910 sq. ft.

(Ref # AP307441) Mohammad Khalid Khan

Downtown Dubai

1 BR

(Ref # AP307578) Better Homes Head Office

Downtown Dubai

1 BR

910 sq. ft.

(Ref # AP307578) Better Homes Head Office

DIFC

1 BR 1021 sq. ft.

Exclusive amenities

(Ref # APM306183) Niral Jhaveri

Downtown Dubai

1 BR 1064 sq. ft.

Excellent value

(Ref # AP307460) Naveed Khan

Downtown Dubai

1 BR 975 sq. ft.

Amazing value

(Ref # AP178836) Saira Aziz

DIFC

1 BR

(Ref # AP299995) Faheem Farhan

Downtown Dubai

1 BR 878 sq. ft.

Fully furnished with style and class

(Ref # AP65586) Naveed Khan

Business Bay

2 BR 1584 sq. ft.

Inspection will impress

(Ref # AP76692) Bilal Khan

Trade Centre

2 BR 1400 sq. ft.

A lush oasis

(Ref # AP305324) Robert Kerr

Business Bay

2 BR 1283 sq. ft.

Ambitious initiative

(Ref # AP304335) Robert Kerr

Downtown Dubai

2 BR 1224 sq. ft.

A desirable address

(Ref # AP298300) Partha Reddy

Downtown Dubai

2 BR 1213 sq. ft.

A desirable address

(Ref # AP70639) Rene Neil Dsouza

Trade Centre

2 BR 1173 sq. ft.

A prestigious address

(Ref # AP295076) Wafa Ghannam

Business Bay

2 BR 1735 sq. ft.

Spacious living

(Ref # AP285998) Nina Pekina

Downtown Dubai

2 BR 1224 sq. ft.

Relax by the pool this summer

(Ref # AP276900) Muneeb Khan Mohammed

Business Bay

3 BR 1848 sq. ft.

Ready to move in

(Ref # AP67379) Thomas Bunker

Downtown Dubai

2 BR 1290 sq. ft.

A great family option

(Ref # AP237661) Jawad Motiwala

Downtown Dubai

2 BR

(Ref # AP284824) Rami Abi Faraj

Downtown Dubai

2 BR 1363 sq. ft.

A desirable address

(Ref # AP228841) Asal Abedi

Downtown Dubai

2 BR 1300 sq. ft.

Affordable luxury

(Ref # AP303109) Muneeb Khan Mohammed

DIFC

2 BR

1300 sq. ft.

(Ref # AP307830) Rasha Moslyh

Downtown Dubai

2 BR 1412 sq. ft.

Central and prestigious location

(Ref # AP307159) Shashi Mashruwala

Downtown Dubai

2 BR 1444 sq. ft.

Central and prestigious location

(Ref # AP178440) Binu Abraham

Downtown Dubai

2 BR 1205 sq. ft.

Superior location

(Ref # AP303574) Liudmila Shapedko

Downtown Dubai

2 BR 1234 sq. ft.

Central and prestigious location

(Ref # AP79246) Mohammad Mukram

Downtown Dubai

2 BR 1293 sq. ft.

A motivated seller!

(Ref # AP296846) Florin Rusu

DIFC

3 BR 2003 sq. ft.

A stunning family home

(Ref # APM307173) Niral Jhaveri

Mayfair Tower AED 750,000 Churchill Residency AED 780,000 Scala Tower AED 850,000

Burj Views A - West Tower Premier location AED 990,000 Burj Views C - East Tower Excellent value AED 1,000,000 8 Boulevard Walk AED 1,050,000

893 sq. ft.

The Index (One Central Park) Competitive price, call now AED 1,100,000 Mayfair Tower AED 1,299,992 Executive Tower K AED 1,450,000 Yansoon 2 AED 1,605,251

Executive Tower F AED 1,650,000 Executive Tower E AED 1,795,000

1249 sq. ft.

Burj Views C - East Tower One of a kind design AED 1,899,999 Zanzebeel 3 AED 1,900,000

Reehan 2 AED 2,000,000 Boulevard Central 2 AED 2,080,000 Zaafaran 2 AED 2,110,000

August 2012

Hamilton Residency AED 44,000 Park Tower B AED 50,000 Claren Tower 1 AED 70,000

910 sq. ft.

Burj Views C - East Tower Amazing value AED 80,000 Park Tower A AED 80,000 South Ridge 4 AED 80,000 Reehan 5 AED 80,000

Habtoor Residence AED 90,000 The Lofts - West AED 110,000 Park Place AED 110,000 The Lofts - West AED 120,000 8 Boulevard Walk AED 120,000 South Ridge 5 AED 120,000

Fendi Apartments - Sky Gardens Experience heights of luxury AED 124,000 South Ridge 5 AED 130,000 Kamoon 1 AED 130,000

Park Tower B AED 135,000

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Other Districts Are you a tenant on the hunt for a great offer but haven’t found anything that suits you yet? This section is designed to bring you the best of the rest in Dubai, a selection of unbeatable properties, available for rent, which are positioned outside the main freehold districts of Dubai, but are in areas that are becoming increasingly popular with a wide variety of tenants.

FOR RENT

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

FOR RENT

Mohd Al Qumaizan Villas Mirdif

AED 140,000 4 BR 2500 sq. ft.

A stunning family home Arsalan Qazal (Ref # VI307900)

AMSH Villa Warqaa A great family option Mehdi Agouzoul (Ref # VI307774)

FOR SALE

AED 165,000 4 BR 5500 sq. ft.

FOR RENT

HAB 6 villas Mirdif Elegant interiors Sana Hajjar (Ref # VI255271)

AED 130,000 4 BR 2400 sq. ft.

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES FOR RENT

Marina Apartment

AED 350,000

Al Hamra Village

Studio 783 sq. ft.

At never-before prices Abid Aziz (Ref # AP299142)

FOR SALE

Garden Apartments Mirdif A desirable address Mouhanad Abou Fadel (Ref # AP23983)

AED 1,172,000 2 BR 1470 sq. ft.

Terrace Apartments Mirdif One of the Best Deals in the Market Mehdi Agouzoul (Ref # AP45406)

Property prices change frequently. Please visit bhomes.com for the most up-to-date pricing

AED 100,000 2 BR 1509 sq. ft.

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40 Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi The first batch of the capital’s long list of world-class developments are being handed over to end-users as Abu Dhabi enters a new, exciting phase. Our dedicated Better Homes office in the capital houses a team of in-the-know staff who can talk you through our unrivalled selection of homes to choose from.

For Sale

Al Muneera

AED 2,160,825

Al Raha Beach

4 BR 2340 sq. ft.

Live by the beach Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP307504)

Saadiyat Beach

AED 5,950,000

Saadiyat Island

4 BR 4411 sq. ft.

A stunning family home Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # VI301827)

Al Naseem C

AED 2,999,999

Al Raha Beach

3 BR 2441 sq. ft.

Ready to move in Imran Ellam (Ref # AP304267)

Al Maha Tower

Tala Tower

Sky Tower

Al Reem Island

Al Reem Island

Al Reem Island

Competitive price, call now Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP241153)

Amazing value Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # AP306639)

Attractive investment opportunity Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # OF306463)

AED 1,020,830

AED 798,000

AED 4,294,512

2 BR 1147 sq. ft.

1 BR 936 sq. ft.

2933 sq. ft.

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

Al Naseem C Al Raha Beach A desirable address Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # AP300521)

August 2012

AED 1,521,154

Al Naseem B

AED 5,795,000

2 BR 1335 sq. ft.

Al Raha Beach

4 BR 4508 sq. ft.

Experience heights of luxury Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP283964)

Al Muneera Al Raha Beach Scenic water view Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP220384)

AED 1,369,000 2 BR 1539 sq. ft.

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St.Regis Building 5 Saadiyat Island Affordable luxury Better Homes Abu Dhabi (Ref # AP307779)

For Rent

AED 78,750

Marina Heights II

AED 95,000

Studio 693 sq. ft.

Al Reem Island

AED 220,000

Al Muneera

AED 300,000

5 BR 7000 sq. ft.

Al Raha Beach

4 BR 4734 sq. ft.

Be where it all happens Cheffie Melhem (Ref # AP305093)

2 BR 1119 sq. ft.

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

Al Seef Compound

AED 160,000

Al Matar

3 BR 1701 sq. ft.

Ideal family living Better Homes Abu Dhabi (Ref # AP289290)

Private Villa Khalifa A A place to call home Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # VI307800)

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

Private Villas

A desirable address Imran Ellam (Ref # VI305821)

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

AED 230,000

Mohammed Bin Zayed City

8 BR 4459 sq. ft.

Spacious living Marie DeGuiche (Ref # VI292588)

Ocean Terrace Residence Al Reem Island Spacious living Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP307462)

AED 115,000 2 BR 1346 sq. ft.

Al Seef Compound Al Matar Privileged location Better Homes Abu Dhabi (Ref # AP289279)

Property prices change frequently. Please visit bhomes.com for the most up-to-date pricing

AED 90,000 1 BR 829 sq. ft.

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Commercial Offering leasing and sales brokering services for commercial properties, Better Homes can help you find the best place or financial return for your business. Our international network, considerable market experience and sophisticated data system ensures that the requirements of both occupants and landlords are fully met.

For Sale

The Index (One Central Park)

AED 16,340,000

Grosvenor Business Tower

AED 875,250

Tecom

DIFC 10200 sq. ft.

Exceptional deal!

Ahmed Fdil (Ref # OF305269)

Le Solarium

AED 736,406

Dubai Silicon Oasis

Exceptional deal!

Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF303154)

1167 sq. ft.

Aesthetic appeal Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF301987)

1339 sq. ft.

Fortune Executive Tower Jumeirah Lake Towers At never-before prices Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF22698)

AED 575,640 1107 sq. ft.

Sobha Sapphire

Detroit House

AED 11,228,250

Attractive investment opportunity Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF300780)

13610 sq. ft.

Smart Heights

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

AED 14,811,420

Tecom An investment for capital growth Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF76080)

Grosvenor Business Tower

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

AED 1,180,395

Tecom 14522 sq. ft.

956 sq. ft.

Dynamic environment Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF238579)

EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

August 2012

AED 853,012

Dubailand

Business Bay

Excellent value Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF66372)

Warehouse (S30812)

AED 32,000,800

Jebel Ali 1543 sq. ft.

Excellent value Akshata Shetty (Ref # WH303947)

152972 sq. ft.

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EXCLUSIVE TO BETTER HOMES

Silver Tower

AED 66,410

Business Bay Competitive price, call now Pawan Tolani (Ref # OF307965)

For Rent

The Metropolis

AED 35,050

Business Bay Ambitious initiative Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF302218)

Boulevard Plaza 2

Goldcrest Executive Ambitious initiative Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF300381)

AED 1,460,750

Dubai Healthcare City 1126 sq. ft.

AED 35,480

Jumeirah Lake Towers 701 sq. ft.

AP 33 Amazing value Charlotte Lobo (Ref # OF307877)

11686 sq. ft.

Emirates Financial Tower

AED 586,296

DIFC 887 sq. ft.

Modern infrastructure and facilities Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF300335)

3449 sq. ft.

AED 512,000

Downtown Dubai Dynamic development Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF77692)

Warehouse (JW56)

4096 sq. ft.

AED 54,600

Jebel Ali Competitive price, call now Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # WH306679)

Al Reem Tower

AED 38,096

Dubai Investment Park 2275 sq. ft.

Competitive price, call now Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF305361)

Property prices change frequently. Please visit bhomes.com for the most up-to-date pricing

847 sq. ft.

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Statistics based on Better Homes’ sales and rental figures for the previous six months

Commercial Breakdown EXCHANGE RATE SERVICE OFFERING Save your money when changing your money. Get currency exchanged through Better Homes – call 04 407 4600 1GB = 5.73 AED

1 USD = 3.67 AED

1 Euro = 4.56 AED

RENTALS

Office

Al Awir District Deira District

Downtown District

Community

Min price

Max price

Avg price

Min price / sq.Ft

Max price / sq.Ft

Avg price / sq.Ft

Dubai Silicon Oasis

40,680

130,515

85,598

45

55

50

Deira

42,420

2,225,000

1,133,710

70

100

85

Garhoud

83,005

308,700

195,853

65

90

78

Downtown Burj Dubai

565,950

2,013,660

1,289,805

150

180

165

Trade Centre

87,875

1,957,600

1,022,738

95

160

128

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

26,250

38,250

32,250

35

45

40

Meydan District

Al Quoz

232,000

290,000

261,000

80

100

90

Downtown District

Dubai Investment Park

742,000

1,280,880

1,011,440

70

90

80

Emirates Living District

Jumeirah Lake Towers

62,010

393,240

227,625

90

120

105

Community

Min price

Max price

Avg price

Min price / sq.Ft

Max price / sq.Ft

Avg price / sq.Ft

Dubailand District

Dubai Investment Park

113,320

1,550,000

831,660

20

25

23

Meydan District

Al Quoz

331,950

578,580

455,265

25

30

28

Jebel Ali District

Jebel Ali

40,940

6,000,000

3,020,470

20

25

23

Community

Min price

Max price

Avg price

Min price / sq.Ft

Max price / sq.Ft

Avg price / sq.Ft

Jumeirah Lake Towers

474,000

8,382,500

4,428,250

500

900

700

Warehouse

SALES

Office

Marina Emirates Living District

Dubai Marina

1,650,000

6,494,600

4,072,300

1,200

1,600

1,400

Downtown District

DIFC

1,756,800

20,400,000

11,078,400

1,800

2,200

2,000

Dubailand District

Dubailand

421,300

689,375

555,338

550

700

625

Community

Min price

Max price

Avg price

Min price / sq.Ft

Max price / sq.Ft

Avg price / sq.Ft

Jumeirah Lake Towers

753,600

1,004,800

879,200

1,200

1,600

1,400

Business Bay

2,756,000

3,392,000

3,074,000

1,300

1,600

1,450

Dubai Marina

5,102,000

6,377,500

5,739,750

2000

2500

2,250

Community

Min price

Max price

Avg price

Min price / sq.Ft

Max price / sq.Ft

Avg price / sq.Ft

Dubailand District

Dubai Investment Park

1,397,400

2,711,250

2,054,325

170

250

210

Jebel Ali District

Jebel Ali

2,550,000

60,000,000

31,275,000

170

250

210

Retail

Marina Emirates Living District

Warehouse

August 2012

Prices per sq/ft Sales Index Report - April 2012 Conversion rates correct at time of press

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Throwing shapes

Want to shake up your living room? Get funky with these angular accessories...

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Main image: Mixte Collection storage solutions, various prices, Ligne Roset 1 Black C Table, AED220, Crate and Barrel 2 Ottawa vases, AED399 (set of four), BoConcept 3 MoMA bowl, AED250, Bloomingdale’s Home 4 Creativando Mondrian chair, AED900, Bloomingdale’s Home 5 City Sunday magazine rack, AED769, Minus Tio @ D.tales 6 Crystal vase, AED169, Fendi Casa @ Harvey Nichols 7 James the Bookend, AED129, D.tales August 2012

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Ready, steady, cook!

Keen to rustle up restaurant-worthy fare after Ramadan? Whether you’re a budding pro or utter novice, these cookery classes will teach you a thing or two...

Best for... Gastro delights Jones the Grocer Always fancied knowing how to re-produce Jones’s artisan cuisine? The Gourmet Masterclasses share some of the foodie emporium’s tastiest secrets – think pan-fried sea bass with lentil salad and hazelnut dressing, and herbed veal rump with cherry tomato confit. Each session will walk you through the preparation and method for the dishes – perfect for cooks who want to create a dinner party-worthy menu from the finest ingredients around.

When? 15, 22, 29 August; 5, 12, 19, 26 Sept How much? AED375 Contact: 04 346 6886, jonesthegrocer.com

Best for: Health-conscious cuisine Balance Café This ayurvedic eatery is known for its fresh approach to food: head chef Yogesh Rambhujun (who also teaches the classes) August 2012

has worked on menus that fight ailments including cancer and high cholesterol. You’ll be able to add Thai, Italian, Sushi and Indian favourites to your repertoire, as well as low-calorie bakes and cakes the whole family can devour.

When? 21 and 28 August, 3-5pm How much? AED250 Contact: 04 384 7010, balance-wellness-centre.com

Best for... Kid-friendly fare Marta’s Kitchen Run by celebrated Spanish chef Marta Yanci, the Culinary Forum is the place to master everything from tapas to molecular gastronomy. The children’s lessons are great for little learners: they’ll get to grips with simple techniques and find their way around the kitchen. Great for keeping inquisitive minds occupied, and encouraging older kids to fend for themselves.

When? From start of September onwards How much? Dependent on focus of lesson Contact: 050 379 80 02, martaskitchen.com

Best for: The essentials Table 9, Hilton Dubai Creek Unsure how to tackle a whole chicken?

Put off by the thought of fresh fish? These small-group specialist classes introduce beginners to the nitty gritty of working with poultry and seafood. Taught by Table 9 top bods Nick Alvis and Scott Price (who both trained under Gordon Ramsay), the sessions are masterclasses in working with tricky ingredients. On the chicken course, you’ll learn how to make a basic stock and a mean curry; the fish course covers fresh stock, veloute sauce, and restaurant-worthy juicy fillets.

When? Every other day in August and Sept How much? AED495 Contact: 04 212 7551, table9dubai.com

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Best for: The art of sushi Nobu, Atlantis, The Palm It’s renowned for faultless Japanese fare, and now the first Middle Eastern outpost of Nobu is training customers in the creation of sushi and tempura. Under the watchful eye of chef de cuisine Hervé Courtot, you’ll master the restaurant’s signature mains – as well as the decadent vanilla cheesecake with pineapple sorbet. At the end of the session, relax in the dining area with Hervé and feast on the freshly-made goodies.

When? First Saturday of every month, 11am-2pm How much? AED1,250 Contact: 04 426 0760, atlantisthepalm.com

Best for: Thai bites Blue Elephant, Al Bustan Rotana This South East Asian favourite is famed for its authentic cuisine – and now you can learn how to recreate the signature dishes at home.

Rustle up the likes of chicken satay, sticky rice and a rainbow of Thai curries. Each class ends with a sit-down meal, and you’ll get to take home your apron, chef’s hat and recipe cards – plus a certificate to prove your skills.

When? First Saturday of every month, 10am-12pm How much? AED199 Contact: 04 705 4285, rotana.com

Best for... Bistro-worthy bites International Centre for Culinary Arts If your dinner party repertoire needs a pep up, ICCA’s Lifestyle Program is perfect. With set menu plans featuring dishes from all over the world, you can pick and choose your threecourse pièce de résistance – or sign up for the whole hog. Tuition is by the same chefs that teach ICCA’s professional courses, so you’ll get plenty of expert tips too.

When? Weekly sessions throughout Autumn How much? AED1,500 (3 classes), AED2,450 (6 classes), AED3,500 (9 classes) Contact: 04 398 9745, iccadubai.ae

Best for: High tea treats Al Bayt Lounge, The Palace – The Old Town Whether you need ideas for a birthday party or fancy a multi-tier calorific creation, this cooking class is the perfect place to indulge your sweet tooth. You’ll learn from Al Bayt’s head pastry chef how to craft three types of cake – including a divine cherry chocolate gateau – and then sit down to gorge on your creations and a delectable afternoon tea.

When? 9 September, 10am-12pm How much? AED150 Contact: 04 428 7888, theaddress.com August 2012

Alderson and Associates Legal Consultants and Dispute Resolution Advisors WITH OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE, WE’RE HERE TO GUIDE..

Alderson and Associates in Ras Al Khaimah and Dubai offer a personal Legal Service.

For a fixed consultation fee you will receive sound Legal Advice in the following areas: • Divorce and Children Matters • Corporate/Commercial • Child Abduction and Relocation cases • Contracts • International Family Law • Marine Law • Arbitration • Intellectual property • Property and Dispute Resolution • Mergers and Acquisitions • Wills & Inheritance • Advocacy in the UAE Courts for all matter Alderson and Associates have formed an Association with Mubasheri Advocates in Dubai. We offer a Free Legal clinic on each Wednesday morning and you can arrange an appointment for one free hour of legal advice on any matter.

Telephone us on 04-3589998 or email us at: info@aldersonandassociates.com or info@mubasherilawyers.ae Carol Alderson Managing Partner Experienced in all aspects of Laws for UK and UAE

Question: I am a German national and my wife is British. We have been separated for two years and have two children. My wife is cohabiting with another man although we are both resident in Dubai. My Wife is reluctant to give me a divorce because she is concerned that I will cancel her residence visa and she is also concerned that I will take custody of the two children.

Can you advise me on how I can obtain a divorce and if there are any matters that I can discuss with my wife to put her mind at rest on her concerns.

Answer:

Omaya Shanti Legal Consultant Family and Children Practitioner in UK and UAE Courts

Dawn Chisholm Experienced family lawyer In UK and UAE, Wills and Property

In the first instance, I do not know a great deal about German divorce law but it would not be difficult for me to establish the fundamental principles of whether you are entitled to have a divorce whilst resident out of Germany. There are several countries in Europe that do not permit a divorce unless one or both of you are actually resident in your home country. However, with your wife being a British subject she is essentially still domiciled in the UK which means that her permanent place of residence and citizenship remains there rather than in the UAE where she is just habitually resident. Your wife obviously needs to be concerned with regard to her position of cohabitation because it is illegal here in the UAE. Notwithstanding the above, even under Shari’a law, should you choose to take a divorce process in the Court here, your wife would be entitled to custody of the children if the girls are under 13 and the boys are under 11 years of age. As far as the residence issue is concerned, if your wife is working, clearly she would be entitled to be sponsored for residence purposes by her employers and she would need to make investigations with them in that regard. Alternatively, she ought to consider formalising her position with her boyfriend because of the illegality of it here, and there is no reason why you cannot continue to sponsor her until a final decree of divorce. Thereafter, her visa could be cancelled although it is possible that it could continue to run until its renewal date. If cancelled by you, as a British subject she would be entitled to have a short period on visit visa and I would imagine she would then need to consider remarriage. The fact that she is cohabiting with another man does put the children at risk to some extent here and I think to that extent, you would be justified in requesting that she legalise her position vis-à-vis her boyfriend.

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My Style

Essential interiors inspiration – whatever your style

5 of the best... armchairs

Kick back in comfort on these lovely loungers

I love hanging out in my baby’s nursery.

I’ve incorporated loads of colour and a jungle theme for my little monkey, and we spend hours playing and discovering stuff… I didn’t pre-plan the nursery because I wanted to know him a little better before I created his space.

Every home needs a wooden bookcase.

Books are such a treasure! My bookcase is from THE One in Qatar. It didn’t take me long to fill the shelves up as I’m an avid reader and my books have always been a priority.

NISHA VARMAN SHETTY Managing Director of interiors emporium The Urban Yogi, Nisha’s fills her home with colour, texture, and lots of fabric I think that we decorate our living spaces in the same we dress up ourselves. I take inspiration from fashion and architecture and throw it all together. We have lots of family photos and quirky pieces of art.

I am intrigued by fabric and the way it seeps into everyday life. Fabric hunting makes me feel happy and inspired; I’m obsessed with brocade and I like how it can be used not just for clothing but also for cushion covers, curtains and table runners.

And I love colour: my home has statement walls, brocade curtains and wooden furniture.

THE One Fusion, AED11,995

I have far too many treasures in my home to pick a favourite, but I adore my four poster bed. It has sheer white curtains and sits against a fuchsia wall – we got it from Home Centre after going all over Dubai on a hunt which drove my husband crazy.

At the moment, I’m searching for a new couch that can accommodate my husband, our baby, our pet dog and our friends who stop by. We’ve been known to host parties for over 80 people… so it will have to be a big couch! theurbanyogi.me

Western Furniture, price on request

O’de Rose, AED14,900 My favourite interior décor shop in Dubai is THE One. I love that they have an eclectic range and a fabulous café in Jumeirah where I can chill with a book and a mocha. They also focus on giving back to the community which is very admirable.

Arabian accents: products for any pocket Ligne Roset, AED7,300

budget

mid-price

splurge

Glass bowl, AED84, Lifestyle

Lanterns, AED225-450, Bloomingdale’s Home

Ottoman, AED2,3003,700, Galeries Lafayette

United Furniture, AED1,080

August 2012

RAK Ceramics

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Better... Bathrooms

Sleek en suite or spa-style haven? There’s a bathing range to suit every home Bachelor’s washroom

Bagno Design

Clean-cut contemporary A high-rise cityscape is the perfect backdrop for a modern, style-conscious bathroom, so complement Marina or Downtown

August 2012

views with simple lines and a stand-out suite. These Stone Collection fittings from Bagno Design (bagnodesign.org) ooze sophistication – and you can watch the world go by from the

depths of that sumptuous bath.

Create a statement wall with a single stand-out canvas, and adorn splash-backs with unusual textured tiles (see boxedonline. com for inspiration).

Keep fittings classic and faucets simple for a stylish gentleman’s bathroom. Seek out this nononsense set from RAK Ceramics (rakceramics.com), above – teamed with black and white tiling and clean-cut lines it makes for a masculine monochrome space. If you’ve got plenty of natural light, darker hues are timeless, but opt for white and cream for small en suites to make the space feel more generous.

Instead of a bath, invest in an indulgent rain-style shower to wash away the day’s stresses – you’ll feel like you’ve landed in a five-star hotel bathroom. Keep accessories to a bare minimum: everything but the essentials should be tucked out of sight in discrete wall-mounted cabinets, and limit soft items like rugs to a minimum. If you do want to pep up unadorned corners, stick to neutral items that will blend in rather than catch the eye: a floor-standing vase, black-andwhite photography or simple plant will do the trick.

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Must-have gadgets

Hansgrohe

High-tech treats to revolutionise bathtime...

STEREOSTIK These sleek panels hide a radio, mp3 audio jack and speakers, and attach discreetly to Kohler’s mirrored cabinets. me.kohler.com

Feminine boudoir It’s true that the fairer sex needs no encouragement to spend time in the bathroom, so why not combine it with a dressing area for all-out girlie decadence? Half stylish washroom, half walk-in wardrobe, this style works perfectly with a porcelain roll-top bath and discrete sink and faucets from Hansgrohe’s Axor Urquiola range (hansgrohemiddleeast.com). Soften floors with large rugs, and experiment with light fittings; a full-length mirror is a must, and we love this mirrored room-divider for open-plan spaces. Seek out intriguing accents: vintage bottles and floral mugs will add a playful touch (search for treasures at Little Luxuries in Town Centre Jumeirah and Arabian Center).

MIRROR TV Watch your favourite shows or DVDs from the comfort of the tub: these screens sit behind Bagno Design’s custommade mirrors. bagnodesign.org

RAINBRAIN This digital control works with Hansgrohe showers to control temperature, jets and pressure at the touch of a button. hansgrohemiddleeast.com

Under One Roof

Serene sanctuary There are few things more therapeutic than retreating to a long hot bath after a challenging day, so soothe tense muscles and a pounding head with a spa-style suite like this Ryan Perera set from Under One Roof (underoneroof.ae). For the walls and floor, a combination of tiling and wood helps to create a calming atmosphere, but be sure to keep colours neutral. Brighten up sparse corners with a frisson of foliage – try ferns or bamboo arrangements – and hang some nature-themed artwork to complete the look. Keep surface clutter to a minimum: stow away bottles and tubs in rattan boxes, and decant everyday soap into a glass dispenser. Of course, no spa would be complete without a scattering of aromatherapy candles: ease into sleep with the lavender scent from Yankee Candles (available from Lifestyle stores city-wide).

August 2012

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Out and about

These summer-friendly day trips will keep kids entertained long after home time...

Ask the experts Practical solutions for domestic dilemmas

Snow Penguins, Ski Dubai Kids will love learning about these friendly birds and meeting them in their snowy climes – a great base for a summer research project about Antarctica. skidubaipenguins.com

Children’s City Planetarium Learn about the stars, planets and moon phases in the custom-made planetarium dome, then plan prebedtime galaxy gazing for budding astrologers. childrencity.ae

Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding Ramadan events include family iftars; get the whole clan involved, then plan a meal together – creative kiddies will love making place cards and invitations too. cultures.ae

August 2012

“We have two kids of primary age and this is our first summer in Dubai.

We’re already running out of ideas to keep them entertained at home over the holidays – what can you suggest we try next?”

– Adam and Sarah, Emirates Hills STAY ACTIVE Mariam Al Kassab, Managing Director, Kidz Venture

GET CRAFTY Dareen Kassis, Class Coordinator, Mini Monsters

“Children need to get involved in summer camps that include lots of sports, arts and crafts and community activities; these things will keep their minds stimulated so that when the next school year comes around they aren’t struggling to focus.

If the kids stay at home for the summer, make sure they stick to their regular routines. It’s a treat for them to be able to stay up a bit longer than on regular school nights, but not until the early hours – otherwise trying to get back to normal at the start of the term will be very hard.” kidzventure.ae

“Summer is the perfect time to be creative. For small children, try making a collage out of tissue paper – it’s easy, and is more hands-on than drawing or colouring. First, you’ll need a simple A4 drawing of an animal – a butterfly is perfect. Cut circles of different-coloured tissue paper (try craft shops or gift wrap stores) into circles and scrunch them up into balls. Then, glue the paper onto the drawing to create patterns and shapes – when the glue is dry, you can cut out the animal and hang it with thread from the bed post or ceiling.” minimonsters.ae

KEEP LEARNING Ahmed Hussain, Deputy Head of School, Bradenton Preparatory Academy Dubai “Term-time education can be greatly enhanced during the summer. Bring out the creativity and curiosity in your children through hands-on, interactive activities – they won’t even realise they’re learning. Get out and about: visit a museum and set the kids a project to research, make a batch of play dough at home (measuring the ingredients will encourage them to use maths, and they’ll love playing with the result), or read and create stories together using story boards and a family tree.” bradentonprepdubai.com

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Taste of Tuscany Gather up your friends and family for an Italian feast with these recipes from BiCE’s head chef

BURRATA WITH GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND WILD MUSHROOM Serves 2 • • • • • • • • •

Born in the South of Italy, Cosimo Danese decided as a child that he wanted to be a chef.

He moved to England, trained under the watchful gaze of Angela Hartnett, and entered the world of fine dining. He never lost sight of his roots, though, and moved to the UAE in 2008 as sous chef for Hilton Dubai Jumeirah’s Italian restaurant BiCE. It was a baptism of fire – Cosimo describes Dubai’s dining scene as “competitive, diverse, with very high standards” – but he rose to the kitchen’s top ranks. So what is the head chef’s key to creating a true Italian taste?

“I always use the best products on the market and keep the dishes uncomplicated. I love to experiment in the kitchen, but if I could only have one meal for the rest of my life it would be plain pasta, cooked al dente with good olive oil and plenty of parmesan cheese. Simple.”

150g burrata cheese 100g zucchini 20ml olive oil 50g wild mushrooms 5g fresh basil 100g cherry tomatoes 40ml balsalmic glaze 50g wild rocket Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Cut the zucchini into thin slices, long ways, then grill on a medium-high heat. Leave it to cool on a tray, then use the slices to make a layer on a small plate. Cover the zucchini with a thin line of balsamic glaze.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the wild mushrooms, rocket, cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper and oil. Place this mixture on top of the plated zucchini.

3. Lastly, take the burrata cheese and place it on top of the rocket. Serve immediately.

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‘I always use the best products on the market and keep my dishes uncomplicated. I love to experiment in the kitchen...’ – Chef Danese

TRADITIONAL ROAST LAMB Serves 4 • • • • • • • •

4 baby racks of lamb 2 whole artichokes 80g mashed potato per person 10g demiglace powder 120g breadcrumbs 5g mint, rosemary, thyme Salt and pepper, to taste Olive oil

1. Heat some olive oil in a pan on a high heat, and sear the lamb on all sides until it has a brown colour all over. Leave it to cool in a baking tray.

2. In a food processor, add mint, thyme and rosemary leaves with the breadcrumbs until

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all ingredients are mixed. Roll the lamb in this mixture until fully covered, and put in the oven at 200°C for 30 minutes.

3. While the lamb is cooking, add 10 grams of demiglace powder and the recommended amount of water to a small pot. Boil until it has a thick consistency, then set aside.

4. Cut the artichoke in half and boil for 15 minutes in salted water. Drain, then sauté in a pan with olive oil. Set aside.

5. Heat the mashed potato and place it in the centre of a large plate. Add the lamb, and place the sautéed artichokes around the outside. Cover the lamb with the demiglace sauce, and serve.

RIGATONI ALLA SICILIANA Serves 2 • • • • • • • • •

100g rigatoni pasta 60g thinly-sliced eggplant 80ml tomato sauce 10g shredded mozzarella 5g fresh basil leaves 10g parmesan cheese 10g salted ricotta cheese Olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Cook the rigatoni pasta in a large pot with boiling, salted water for 10 minutes until al dente. While the pasta is cooking, fry the sliced eggplant in olive oil, then leave to cool and drain on kitchen paper.

2. In a deep saucepan, warm the tomato sauce over a low heat, then add the fried eggplant and whole basil leaves. Drain the pasta, add it to the tomato sauce mixture, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.

3. Add the mozzarella, ricotta and parmesan cheeses to the pan. Heat until the cheese begins to melt, and serve immediately.

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