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Discover endless possibilities with IKEA’s new METOD Kitchen range.

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Welcome With summer fast approaching, we’ve got a bumper issue full of inspirational ideas to make your home a haven.

We’ve invited the outside in, with jungle trends and window gardens; the catwalk struts around the house in our fashion feature; and you’ll soon be king of the kitchen with our triedand-tested masterclasses. For kings wanting a brand new castle to lord over, take a look at Saadiyat Island in our Area Review, where luxury is on the doorstep. Or tour Etihad Towers, where British architect Gavin Casey has made a bright home abroad.

Whether you’re a homesick Londoner, trend-setting fashionista, beach lover or family-homeowner, we’ve got every style covered.

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Contents 12. The Design Digest

18. Designer Spotlight

24. Through the Keyhole

34. King of the Kitchen

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

Save money with sustainable architecture from Pumpkin

London’s calling for this Brit abroad in Etihad Towers

Cook like a top restaurateur with these masterclasses

14. My Style

19. One To Watch

30. Moving Out

38. Holiday at Home

West meets east in this South African’s five-bedroom villa

These beautiful rugs help poor women in Afghanistan

Get stylish garden furniture from Crate and Barrel

Live on Saadiyat Island and find luxury on your doorstep

15. Summer Wishlist

20. Fashion in the Home

32. Blurring the Boundaries

40. Property Listings

Brighten up your home with these fantastic florals

These hot looks from the catwalk are coming home

Five creative ways to invite the outside in over summer

Find your perfect home in the city with these top properties

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The summer looks bright Summer colours and motifs are bright, fun and clashing this year: think flamingo pink, sunshine yellow, aqua blue, emerald green and metallic gold for an exotic fusion of carnival colour.

Pineapples, parrots, koi carp and coral motifs carry a fun jungle theme. Get the look with Indigo Livingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flamboyant spring/summer 2014 collection, which mixes bright colours, eye-catching animals, retro legs and bold chevron prints. indigo-living.com

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The Design Digest What’s new in the world of interiors

> Here’s surprising news from IKEA: the company hasn’t had a range change for over 20 years. Now fans can equip their kitchen a little differently with the new Metod collection, which features a variety of ‘boxes’ to suit different spaces and styles. ikea.com/ae

Lie back and relax with the new open-air Dock collection from Gandia Blasco. It’s ergonomic, to balance the body, and stackable, so you can creat sofas and beds for every guest. finasi.ae

Making a Miele in the kitchen The built-in PureLine collection is the biggest launch in Miele’s history. Fans of gourmet cuisine can cook restaurant-worthy feasts at home with these new appliances. miele.ae

French-born Savannah is the youngest non-Muslim artist to launch an Islamic art collection. Since moving to the Emirates in 2013, she’s been heavily influenced by the culture in UAE. The rich teachings of the Qu’ran are evident in Islam: The Ultimate Collection, a series of calligraphic paintings co-produced with fellow artist Veronika Gess. The paintings send a message to the world of understanding, tolerance and peace.

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> Sleep easy after a visit to the new King Koil mattress showroom in Dalma Mall.

Choose a 3D Gel Collection or Silk Collection mattress – with super soft names like that we can see why they’re popular. kingkoilme.com

Get your groom on in the bathroom... :H ORYH WKH ÁH[LELOLW\ RI .RKOHU·V QHZ 7DLORUHG Vanity Collection, enabling you to create the perfect grooming space in your bathroom. (We also love the quirky pictures in the corner, by iBride. Bonus points if you spotted them, too.) kbguae.com

Sleeves to please

Craftsmanship comes through in these luxe sleeves designed to encase portable technology in your home. Wrap up iPads and Macbooks in elegant envelope-style sleeves made from leather and felt. They’re a coffee table ornament in their own right. mujjo.com

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What an ACE idea!

Your walls can now be the exact shade you want, with expert paint-matching techology at ACE. Take in your favourite shirt or nail varnish for real colour coordination. aceuae.com April 2014

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My style

Five of the best

Inspiring style ideas from those in the know

Stay on-trend with these petrol-blue accessories

Eldiar

Cast-iron roaster and griddle, AED413, Lakeland

Tiles coffee cup and saucer, AED55, Zara Home

Zenobia Thirion The marketing manager at Eldiar lives in a stylish five-bedroom villa in Khalidiya Village Can you sum up your décor?

It’s a fusion of west meets east; a contemporary, minimalist style.

I indulge by adding touches of luxury that are comfortable yet unique.

What inspires you?

Nature, my frequent travels, and the fashion industry.

How do you show personality?

I love the colour red so I decided to be bold and paint the dining room in a deep Bordeaux colour and combine it with dark wood furniture with clean lines, to keep it Zen. The stairway is painted in a calming blue, as this leads up to our bedrooms, getting us ready to sleep soundly at night.

What’s your favourite space?

Our patio is an extension of our living space. Being from South Africa we currently enjoy the great weather in UAE by spending time outside barbecuing and connecting with friends.

What should no home be without?

Acqua by Dr Vranjes: this home fragrance reminds me of a cool and refreshing ocean breeze. It balances your mood, reduces feelings of stress, and soothes away tension and fatigue while enriching the air with purifying components.

Hughes sofa, price on request, Munna

What’s your favourite item?

I bought a pewter sugar-maple-leaf tray, by the artist-sculptor Don Drumm, from the Getty Museum shop. This gorgeous piece of table art shows nature’s graceful and simplistic elegance. It makes me feel happy every time I look at it.

How does Eldiar influence you?

Where do I begin? I recently bought a chandelier because it has elegance and sparkles with sophistication. Our Design Studio offers interior design services, so I had some help turning my decorating passion into reality. The Studio’s attention to detail ensured that excellence was achieved.

What do you want to buy?

The Mangue table from Saccaro speaks to me and is simply gorgeous. It is a limited edition of only 70, representing the number of marine life species that depend on the mangroves ecosystem.

It is designed by the talented Roque Frizzo. eldiar.com

Casablanca stool, AED1,495, 2XL

Slim console table, AED8,524.50, Malabar

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Designer spotlight

The green pumpkin In honour of UAE Green Festival 2014, we look at the financial benefits of sustainable architecture Pumpkin planted its roots in North America in the spring of 2011.

While partners Andrew Hughes and Tristan Thorvald Francis take care of business in UAE, there are now five consultants in the US, plus a team of interior designers, providing a global architectural outreach.

Eco earnings In UAE, wind, sunlight and reflections are all natural yet hugely problematic factors.

If they’re not used to the building’s advantage they drive up the heat inside and fuel the need for air conditioning – which incurs unnecessary costs for the homeowner.

However, they can be harnessed to build homes that sustain themselves and immediately offer profitable rewards.

“People are concerned with costs more than sustainability, but the ROI is high,” says Tristan, project manager at Pumpkin, a member of RIBA. “Your initial costs are low and are paid back within three to five years,

after which you can reap the benefits over a lifetime.”

Seizing the sun How can homes harness these natural resources? “The 25° sun angle here, beaming straight down, perishes shadows,” explains architectural designer Andrew.

“Huge savings can be made at a low cost simply by working shade into the design or constructing at an angle to the sun.

“A lot of clients want a massive window facing the sun, but over five years the cost is five to ten times the amount you would otherwise spend, if the window was to face away from direct sunlight.”

Greener gardens “In built-up areas temperatures rise significantly from concrete pavements,” he continues. “This is known as the ‘heat island effect’. Because we can map the sun here, we can plant certain species of palm or shrubbery which will insulate the house from sun rays,

because plants breathe moisture into the surrounding air. The right vegetation can have low heat reflective properties, around 12% to 15%. And you’ve got a nice garden, too,” he laughs.

Powerful pools For the untrained, a swimming pool provides a relaxing dip, a fun splash with the kids and a scenic focal point in the garden. But for sustainable architects it’s also a powerful tool.

While concrete reflects 70% of the sun’s rays onto a house, and increases the temperature by 7°C, water only reflects between 5% and 10%.

As with plants, landscaping the pool near to the house can reduce the amount of heat reflected onto the walls, lower the indoor temperature and reduce air conditioning costs.

“Air conditioning is a huge issue here, and it needn’t be,” says Tristan, ruefully.

“By educating people on the benefits, we hope one day to be designing houses in UAE that are fully sustainable and can power themselves. The science already exists and it’s being used in other parts of the world. Dubai is such a modern city but in some ways it is so far behind.” wearepumpkin.com

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One to watch See who’s catching our eye in Abu Dhabi FBMI

Buy a beautiful rug, help impoverished women As much as we’ve loved taking no-makeup selfies for cancer research, there’s another good cause we’re getting behind.

FBMI is providing a lifeline to impoverished women in Afghanistan by harnessing the skills they already possess and offering a means of employment.

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Zayed Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, founded the initiative in 2010 to alleviate the distress of poverty and eradicate child labour.

And the carpets the women patiently weave on traditonal looms are rich with colour, heritage and local materials. They’re made from Afghan sheep’s wool and vegetable dye, and all proceeds from the rugs go straight back into the initiative. fbmi.ae

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FASHION IN THE HOME We can already hear the perfectly manicured nails tapping impatiently on the front row seats, as we near Fashion Forward this month.

UAE’s answer to Fashion Weeks across the world, the four-day event, starting April 10, offers an exclusive preview of the latest trends and talent that will emerge in the region.

Interior trends are hugely influenced by the fashion industry: what you saw strutting down the runway last year will soon drape itself over our sofas – which should be velvet, by the way, taking cue from A/W’s tailored velvet jackets (Dolce & Gabbana) and plush bow ties (Topshop and Lanvin).

We take a look at the catwalk crazes that are making their way into the home this year.

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Missoni makes it mark

One of the most successful forays into furniture has to be from the Missoni empire. In 1981 Missoni Home launched with a luxurious fabrics range and the powerhouse soon made chevrons fashionable in the home. This rainbow zigzag print is now iconic across all home departments, from swimwear to sofas.

“Probably the most prominent example of fashion serving influence on interiors is when Missoni introduced the ‘Missoni for Target’ homeware collection in 2011,” comments Dina Ibellini, head of marketing and visual merchandising bhomes.com

at Galeries Lafayette. “It is not surprising, then, that the mass commercial success of this range then filtered through and was replicated by other mainstream manufacturers who began using the chevron or ‘zig-zag’ print in their collections.”

Over 30 years later chevrons are still popular. Causing some controversy, some argue that it’s a much overused look, while others herald it as the ‘new stripe’.

Indigo Living’s spring/summer 2014 collection features an eye-catching District rug with chevrons in fresh citrus colours – go for lime green and white for a retro vibe.

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Mad about monochrome A year ago black and white was a colourful trend for fashionistas. Monochromatic squares, spots and stripes graced designs by Caroline Herrera, Celine, Giles and Marc Jacobs for a classic yet playful ying-and-yang pairing.

While its retained popularity in the fashion world, monochrome is now making a strong statement in the home.

Bigger is better with block colours. So don’t play it safe with accessories; go for larger items such as white sofas with black stitching, black-and-white geometric rugs, high-gloss shelves, and black-and-white photography.

“To put together this trendy ‘mad about mono’ living room look, dress up a feature wall in striking black-and-white magazine-cover wallpaper – a fashion-forward backdrop for a clean-lined sofa in crisp white cotton-linen, a black metal bookcase and a fun zebra-print footstool,” advises Tina Thylen, THE One’s decoration manager.

To carry this confident look, team with chrome and bright accessories. Coral is popular this year, as well as pastel pink and grass green. Avoid yellow, though, unless you like the brash bumblebee look.

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Animal print and fur is a timeless trend that never seems to fully dissipate, but they both enjoyed a big comeback on the catwalk last year.

As ever, fur sparked the age-old ‘real or fake’ debate. Whichever side you took, there was no ignoring the presence of fur on the runway for autumn 2013. Of the designers that showed A/W collections during fashion month, a staggering 70% used fur in at least one look. J. Mendel, Marni, and Giambattista Valli used the material in over 30 supersoft styles.

Alberto Vignatelli, CEO and chairman of Luxury Living Group (representing Fendi Casa, Bentley Home, Heritage Collection, Kenzo Maison and Vladimir Kagan New York Collection), heralds fur as an art form, both on and off the runway. He highlighted several furs as de rigeour for home interiors this year. “As in fashion, furnishings are enriched by precious accessories in mink and marmot fur, made of vibrant natural dyes and shades,” he explains. “Also chinchilla yarns combined with precious cashmeres, and red fox and blue-frost applied on plaids and cushions.”

If fake is for you, there’s plenty of choice. Thick bear-style brown cushions and throws are in – move them from the bed to the sofa as the weather heats up.

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LONDON CALLING

Gavin Casey has created a home from home in Etihad Towers

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Moving

OUT A house isn’t home until you focus your attention outside Often labelled the last room of a house, the garden is just as important as the kitchen, living room and even the bedrooms. With sunny weather beating down, it’s the most relaxing spot – but not without the right furniture and accessories.

Be it a cosy balcony, lawned garden or poolside patio, every outdoor area is integral to your home no matter how big or small it is.

The way you decorate when you first move in can completely transform the look and feel of the place, and how and when you use it.

A dedicated barbecue area in the garden will instantly entice family and friends together for al fresco feasts.

Deep-seated armchairs and colourful side tables will create a comfy snug on a compact balcony.

If you’ve just moved and don’t know where to go for garden ideas, Crate and Barrel has everything New Movers need to furnish their homes, inside and out.

The company has a brand new summer collection for 2014 with colourful, weather-resistant outdoor furniture, in addition to the indoor spring range.

Furthermore, those with new tenancy agreements will receive the perfect housewarming gift: 10% off across the store.

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Beauty and the balcony Look beyond the bare balustrade and visualise a cosy seating snug where friends gather round for a gossip over tea and cake.

Crate and Barrel’s Dune collection is an urban, modern seating range that blurs the boundaries between inside and outside living spaces – ideal for bedroom and living room balconies.

Bar stools, armchairs, sectional seats, ottomans and nesting tables offer versatile arrangements according to your space. The weather-resistant upholstery protects against UV sun damage, fading and staining – essential requirements from outdoor furniture. Prices start at AED1,199.

The world in your garden This year, interior trends have taken inspiration from all corners of the world. Home accessories for spring/summer 2014 are infused with colours, patterns and materials from the Amazon, Bali, Turkey, Hollywood and the Mediterranean.

Get the global look with the Rocha dining and living collection, and opt for Turkish-tile blue seat cushions (from AED380). What appears to be beautiful ipe wood from the forests of Brazil is actually a realistic interpretation using weatherproof polystyrene with wood grain detailing and a charcoal finish.

From the spring collection, Crate and Barrel’s array of cushions compliment the Rocha range wonderfully. They’re designed for indoor use, but can be brought outside to add colour to a garden party. Mix and match the bright, stripy Coletta, Amira, Naldo and Cortez Pillows (from AED239) for a tactile clash of indigenous tribal pattern.

Holiday at home Capture the cool cabana look with Newport (pictured) – a sleek wicker lounge set with comfortable loveseats, armchairs, chaise longues and recliners.

Resin wicker is a popular material for poolside patio furniture at beachside hotels and resorts.

Soak up that relaxing vacation vibe by coming home to the low-slung seats of Newport and thick cushions in white sand or bottle green – perfect for family villas. The collection starts at AED1,949 for the Ottoman with padded cushion.

Team with Geo Tiles Outdoor Pillows (AED159) in bright primary colours, a soft Adagio Ivory Throw (AED329), and a pitcher of cool lemonade for relaxing days in the sun.

New movers can receive 10% off their entire shopping trip, on full-price items, at any Crate and Barrel store in UAE. Simply present a new tenancy contract valid for six months or less, plus a valid Emirates ID, to claim.

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BLURRING THE BOUNDARIES Bring the outdoors in with these creative ideas

Everyone’s talking about blurring the lines between the indoors and outdoors.

Nowadays, contemporary garden furniture wouldn’t look out of place in the living room or dining room, and four-poster daybeds lounging on shady patios rival real beds in the comfort stakes.

We love the idea – after all, who doesn’t like an afternoon snooze by the pool? But this concept only has a six-month shelf life in UAE, when temperatures and humidity soar in the

summer. So, why don’t we flip the trend on its head and bring the outdoors inside?

frivolity while lush green palms and ferns inject jungle foliage to the scene.

1. It’s a jungle out there

The micro-trend for insects shows no sign of scurrying away. Once again it’s portrayed in an illustrative way, reminiscent of the creepy crawlies drawn in school science books.

Butterflies are still popular but can border on the twee. Scorpions, beetles and flies will suit homes with a contemporary edge.

This year, Exotic Jungle is popular for the summer. Invite colourful macaws, funky cockatoos and boggle-eyed lizards into your home, where they’ll perch on windowsills, side tables and sofas in the form of candles, crockery and cushions.

Golden pineapples, juicy papayas and plump grapes add to the fun and

2. Crawlies are creeping in

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Buy the look

1. Jungle and parrot tea towel, set of two, AED75, Zara Home

2. Skorpio, acrylic on rug,

by Kiss the Reichl, price on request, Stilwerk

4. Awash with coral This maritime micro-trend marks a refreshing change from the nautical blue-and-white stripes, anchor motifs and seashells we traditionally see in spring fashions.

Illustrative coral reef colonies have gently edged their way onto fabrics, while skeletal polyp ornaments are a subtle yet uplifting addition to a room.

Colours are simple, fertile and feminine – go for pastel pinks, muted oranges and soft yellows as well as silver and duck-egg blue.

3. Glass room design and installation, inquire for a quote, Glassrooms

5. Window gardens

3. Room with a view Glassrooms can transport the outsideinside back outside again. The company can create and install standalone glass rooms in your garden, glass extensions to your house, plus ceilings and sliding doors, using high-performance glass that block out 90% of UV heat. Here, modern architecture effortlessly blurs the boundaries between the two spaces.

And you can enjoy being in your garden all year round. bhomes.com

It can be hard to grow herbs here, as the climate is too dry and hot. But salad fruits like tomatoes and peppers ripen well in the windows.

Plant seeds in small pots of organic compost, and place in a suntrap window. Here, the glass will act like a greenhouse and incubate the plants, as long as your air-conditioning isn’t set to Artic. Notice how the shoots grow towards the glass, and rotate to give them even coverage.

Alternatively, the bathroom is a great place for potted houseplants.

The moisture from steamy baths and showers will keep them constantly hydrated and you’ll soon have leaves looking shiny and healthy again.

4. Cavallo blanc grenadine cushion, AED532.50, Yves Delorme

5. Gardenias vase for BD Barcelona, price on request, Hayon Studio January 2014

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King of the kitchen Cook like a top restaurateur with these gourmet masterclasses

By Eleanor Joslin

Scuola di Cucina By the time I’d licked the last drip of cherry icecream off my spoon, I’d planned a three-course dinner for the following Friday night. I just couldn’t decide which delicious recipe from Villa Toscana to treat my guests to.

Chef de cuisine Stefano Viola had just given me a private tutorial, showing me how to make masterpiece ravioli parcels (in the shape of seashells, delicate roses and even the Burj Al Arab), a surprisingly simple tomato sauce and a steamy seafood soup, encased in a crispy pizza dough.

After this mouth-watering culinary journey through timeless Tuscan recipes, I then enjoyed the fruits of my labour. Stefano cooks each dish and brings them to the table, where you’ll enjoy the anti pasto, soup and pasta you’ve helped prepare. It’s no wonder that some home cooks have come back 11 times to learn more about Tuscan cuisine.

“To encourage cooking at home is our goal,” says the Italian.

“I teach how I was taught by my mum, when I was kid learning how to cook ravioli, pasta and soup.

“It’s not about putting food on the table, but the rich atmosphere, the tradition and the lifestyle.

“Don’t be like the Italian mum who spends all her time in the kitchen and doesn’t enjoy the party,” he laughs. “You should make what you can the day before. It will taste better, too, having been marinated for longer.”

Cuisine: Tuscan What: Masterclass and lunch Where: Villa Toscana, St Regis, Nation Towers When: Monday and Wednesday, 9.30am to 12pm Cost: AED500 per class or AED2,000 for five Contact: +971 2 694 4553 / villatoscana-abudhabi.com

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OKKU@Home Ever wondered why the California Roll is called the California Roll? Why the pickled ginger is pink, and whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;rightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to soak it in the soy? (Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wrong, by the way.)

My friends and I found out the answers to many sushi mysteries when we visited OKKU in Dubai, for a masterclass in sushi making.

For Abu Dhabi residents, OKKU can come to you. The bespoke OKKU@ Home service takes takeout to the next level. Invite OKKUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s master sushi makers, expert mixologists and funky music into your house to create a fun and intimate setting for special occasions, family dinners or simply a girly night in.

Back in Dubai, we fell in love with the miso black cod, which melted in our mouths, and we were spoilt with an endless array of beautifully presented sashimi and sushi. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been to OKKU before but to have your own private experience is amazing,â&#x20AC;? says Berna Jacobs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve OHDUQW D ORW DQG WULHG QHZ Ă DYRXUV DQG I love the music too â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve even got the CD to play.â&#x20AC;?

OKKU@Home allows you to create your own unique menu from the restaurant â&#x20AC;&#x201C; try the wagyu foie gras, spicy tuna crispy rice and stir-fried duck salad. And with retro beats from the resident DJ playing, you really do get the whole restaurant experience transported to your living room.

Get the celeb treatment at jones the grocer. Theo Randall recently collaborated with the Australian gourmet delicatessen to create a special chef â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menu, with live demos and masterclasses. The Brit specialises in Italian cuisine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; illustrating the type of international fare that jones the grocer provides.

Learn how to make your own epicurean feast from around the world with weekend masterclasses held in Al Mamoura, Al Raha or Khalidiyah.

In April, cook a sizzling Spanish dish of pan-roasted chicken, romesco sauce and slow-roasted vegetable salad.

Try Italian in May, with handmade tagliatelle, slow-roasted vine tomatoes, prawns and chilli.

In June you can fuse Japanese and traditional British fare by perfecting the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;jones wagyu cottage pieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, complete ZLWK D Ă&#x20AC;YH PLQXWH VDODG

Cuisine: International What: Masterclass and dinner Where: Al Mamoura, Al Raha or Khalidiyah When: April to June, every Saturday, 7pm to 9pm Cost: AED375 per person Contact: Details on jonesthegrocer.com

Cuisine: Japanese What: Bespoke menu and music Where: At home Details: Enquire for availability and costs

Contact: +971 4 501 8777 / okku.com bhomes.com

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Culinary concepts

Serve in a nice ‘n’ natural theme for a healthier lifestyle 1. Seashell serving bowls, prices vary, Zara Home 2. Natural wooden tray, AED99, Homes R Us 3. Rosanna farmers’ market bowls, set of four, AED300, tejuri.com 4. Trendig salt and pepper set, AED39, IKEA

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Where is it? Al Muneera How much? AED6million Bedrooms? Four How big? 5,155 square feet How do I find out more?

Contact Better Homes consultant Imran Ellam on 600 52 2212 and quote reference number TH306009

Property of the month Scenery, space and the sea – this townhouse has it covered If you love life on the coast, with bobbing boats and beautiful views, Al Muneera is an ideal destination.

This spacious four-bedroom townhouse presents the perfect place for families to reside or professionals to escape to.

Direct views of the scenic canal waterways and beachfront access are real assets, making life comfortable and convenient.

The townhouse is split over four levels, which heightens the sense of space. The lower basement level has

a large living room with access to the swimming pool and patio on one side, while the garden and parking is on the other.

The ground floor has a dining room and kitchen, plus another patio adjoining. A comfortable family room is upstairs, along with three bedrooms (two en suite). All the rooms here have balconies with lovely views.

The second floor features the large en suite master bedroom, with expansive balconies and a useful study area, which could easily be turned into a dressing room.

Altogether, the townhouse has five bathrooms, as well as a maid’s quarter

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and a private garage for three cars.

State-of-the-art gyms, swimming pools, cafés and retail outlets are nearby on the canal boulevard, adding to the vibrant ambiance of Al Muneera, in Al Raha Beach.

Enhancing life by the sea, Aldar Marinas operates the nearby 150-berth Al Bandar marina, which can accommodate yachts ranging from nine metres to 24 metres.

The developer aims to leverage the beachfront location further with the introduction of water taxis and ferries.

Making the area even more attractive, the Abu Dhabi Golf Course and airport is just a short drive away.

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Area review Holiday at home on Saadiyat Island Luxurious leisure, cultural and beachside facilities are on your doorstep

White sand, waterfront homes, world-class art, golf resorts and beach clubs are all top of the list for many holidaymakers. But residents on Saadiyat Island enjoy these luxurious features every day.

The picturesque island is the flagship project of Tourist Development & Investment Company (TDIC), which explains the holiday-at-home vibe.

A glistening swathe of blue sea greets drivers from Dubai, just an hour away. Crossing the connecting bridges, which take you just 500 metres from the mainland, you can look down at beautiful beaches, tree-lined walkways and Mediterranean-style villas.

TDIC has created a hub of culture and leisure across 27 square kilometres, catering to every kind of hobbyist.

At Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, golf lovers can play a scenic round at the Gulf’s first tidal and ocean golf courses – designed by Gary Player.

Art lovers are eagerly awaiting completion of The Cultural District, which will surely cement the island’s masterpiece status. The collaborative designs of five Pritzker prize-winners will come to life with world-renowned cultural icons. On completion the city

will have its very own Louvre and Guggenheim, plus Zayed National Museum.

Nature lovers can look out over the breathtaking natural landscape of Saadiyat’s tidal lagoons. Here, beautiful homes nestle in scenic islets, the waters lap at your garden’s edge, and boats bob gently on the waterways.

For kids? On completion they’ll have a choice of nurseries, schools and universities. At the moment children can attend Montessori Nursery and Cranleigh School, and students can enrol at NYU Saadiyat Island campus.

Beach lovers can enjoy Saadiyat’s public beach – already a firm favourite among locals and tourists alike.

If you don’t like sharing, move into one of the island’s scenic waterfront properties. Luxury apartments and villas are available at The Residences at The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Saadiyat Beach Residences, and Saadiyat Beach Villas.

These homes are strategically placed near to high-end retail shops, supermarkets and restaurants.

Furthermore, residents in Saadiyat Beach neighbourhoods have their own park, 25-metre swimming pools and a

range of community facilities.

Apartments are available from studio size to four bedrooms. In Saadiyat Beach Residences, a onebedroom apartment ranges in size from 69 square metres to 86 square metres, with rental prices of between AED90,000 to AED120,000.

Two-bedroom apartments, from 146 square metres to 158 square metres, rent for an average AED166,000.

A three-bed at 194 square metres can command up to AED220,000, while a four-bedroom can fetch up to AED30,000 more, on average.

In The St Regis, you can expect a two-bedroom apartment to rent at AED200,000 and a three-bed go for an average of AED250,000.

Townhouses – which are very popular – offer three and four bedrooms.

Larger families can live comfortably in villas here, designed with up to six bedrooms. There are three distinct styles: Arabian, contemporary and Mediterranean. Arabian and Medstyle villas are very spacious and have between three and six bedrooms, with the largest floor plan upwards of 1,400 square metres.

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Enjoy golf course views from these luxurious island homes

For sale Large, sleek and stunning kitchens, already fitted upon purchase, are rare to find in UAE. This fivebedroom executive villa in Saadiyat Island is the epitome of luxury and its kitchen is no exception.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fitted with an extensive range of solid wood units with granite countertops, a central island and built-in appliances. This family villa has six bathrooms, spacious rooms with high ceilings and large windows, marble flooring plus two parking spaces. Located on an extra large corner plot with golf-course views, this home is a must see.

Where is it? Saadiyat Beach How much? AED13,295,935 Bedrooms? Five How big? 8,051 square feet How do I find out more? Contact Better Homes on 600 52 2212 and quote reference number VI322988

For rent Saadiyat Island is Abu Dhabiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest, most sought-after residential address, with worldfamous museums and hotels, two golf courses and gorgeous mangroves and beaches. Saadiyat Beach offers residential villas in contemporary, Mediterranean and Arabic styles. Each villa is unique and has four, five or six bedrooms, and three-bedroom townhouses are also available. This five-bedroom villa is located on a large plot, with high-quality finishes, a generous swimming pool and spacious and bright rooms. Large windows boast expansive views of the coast and the lush green golf course.

Where is it? Saadiyat Beach How much? AED850,000 Bedrooms? Five How big? 12,491 square feet How do I find out more? Contact Better Homes consultant Eduarda Silveira on 600 52 2212 and quote reference number VI321981 bhomes.com

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Abu Dhabi District FOR SALE

Al Bateen Park Al Bateen Privileged location Marie DeGuiche (Ref No. VI318594)

AED 9,750,000 6 BR 6,424 sq. ft.

FOR SALE

Marina Royal Marina Village Beautiful waterfront setting Better Homes Abu Dhabi (Ref No. VI308436)

AED 25,000,000 4 BR 6,014 sq. ft.

FOR RENT

Danat Building Danat Abu Dhabi Ready to move in Wissam Al Hamoud (Ref No. AP300195)

FOR RENT

AED 120,000 2 BR 1,155 sq. ft.

FOR RENT

BTB Villas Between the Two Bridges A great family option Wissam Al Hamoud (Ref No. VI324131)

AED 240,000 7 BR 5,000 sq. ft

FOR RENT

Bateen Villa Al Bateen Ideal family living Wissam Al Hamoud (Ref No. VI325870)

AED 300,000 6 BR 7,211 sq. ft.

Al Suwaidi Compound Between the Two Bridges Looking for lifestyle Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref No. VI295317)

AED 250,000 6 BR 4,304 sq. ft.

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Saadiyat Island FOR SALE

Saadiyat Beach Saadiyat Island Quintessential luxury living Better Homes Abu Dhabi (Ref No. VI323038)

AED 24,000,000 6 BR 14,994 sq. ft.

FOR SALE

Saadiyat Beach Saadiyat Island A stunning family home Better Homes Abu Dhabi (Ref No. VI322990)

FOR RENT

Saadiyat Beach Saadiyat Island A stunning family home Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref No. VI321981)

AED 7,200,000 3 BR 4,370 sq. ft.

FOR SALE

Saadiyat Beach Saadiyat Island Stunning views over the golf course Natalya Sapronova (Ref No. VI307223)

AED 18,979,650 6 BR 9,924 sq. ft.

FOR RENT

AED 850,000 5 BR 12,491 sq. ft.

FOR RENT

Saadiyat Beach Saadiyat Island Exclusive residence Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref No. VI321982)

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AED 700,000 5 BR 5,191 sq. ft.

Saadiyat Beach Saadiyat Island A stunning family home Better Homes Abu Dhabi (Ref No. VI325654)

AED 600,000 5 BR 8,073 sq. ft.

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Al Raha Beach for sale

Al Barza Al Raha Beach Attractive investment opportunity Marie DeGuiche (Ref No. AP323971)

Al Muneera Al Raha Beach Scenic water view Natalya Sapronova (Ref No. AP307074)

Al Zeina Al Raha Beach Live by the beach Natalya Sapronova (Ref No. AP318737)

AED 2,600,000 2 BR 1,353 sq. ft.

Al Naseem B Al Raha Beach

AED 2,700,000 3 BR 1,721 sq. ft.

Al Muneera Al Raha Beach

Prestigious urban development Cheffie Melhem (Ref No. AP319144)

A desirable address Imran Ellam (Ref No. AP306016)

AED 5,800,000 3 BR 3,174 sq. ft.

Al Naseem B Al Raha Beach

AED 1,500,000 1 BR 858 sq. ft.

Al Zeina Al Raha Beach

AED 3,399,000 2 BR 2,987 sq. ft.

Al Muneera Al Raha Beach

Exceptionally rewarding investment Cheffie Melhem (Ref No. AP301600)

A desirable address Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref No. AP301811)

Attractive investment opportunity Imran Ellam (Ref No. AP297911)

AED 2,399,999 2 BR 1,329 sq. ft.

AED 6,500,000 4 BR 4,568 sq. ft.

AED 2,300,000 2 BR 1,557 sq. ft.

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Al Raha Beach for rent

Al Zeina Al Raha Beach Enjoy life with style Cheffie Melhem (Ref No. AP325141)

Al Zeina Al Raha Beach Ideal family living Better Homes Abu Dhabi (Ref No. AP323607)

AED 190,000 2 BR 1,832 sq. ft.

Al Muneera Al Raha Beach

AED 230,000 4 BR 2,894 sq. ft.

Al Naseem B Al Raha Beach

Exceptional deal Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref No. TH304102)

The kind of home youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve only dreamt about Cheffie Melhem (Ref No. AP319144)

AED 330,000 4 BR 5,154 sq. ft.

Al Muneera Al Raha Beach

AED 350,000 3 BR 3,174 sq. ft.

Al Naseem A Al Raha Beach

A desirable address Thomas Peter Willams (Ref No. AP234842)

Assured rental income Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref No. AP301668)

AED 178,000 3 BR 1,937 sq. ft.

AED 260,000 3 BR 2,369 sq. ft.

Ask the agent Eduarda Silveira, senior residential and commercial consultant, Abu Dhabi Al Zeina Villas is part of the Al Raha Beach community. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategically located a few minutes away from Yas Island, which is a growing entertainment district with a water park, Ferrari World, F1 track and numerous hotels with fine dining and entertainment options.

If you are looking for homes with natural light, spacious living areas, beach access and you love al fresco dining, this is the place for you.

Residents can enjoy 500 metres of pristine golden beach. The villas have shoreline locations and direct access to bhomes.com

the beach, making life very convenient.

There are wonderful facilities, such as swimming pools, gymnasiums, luxurious shared gardens and childcare areas, plus a retail high street with a local supermarket and shops, restaurants and al fresco coffee shops.

Furthermore, there is 24-hour concierge at apartment buildings, video surveillance entry, and a secure garage with remote control access.

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Al Reem Island for sale

The Gate Tower Al Reem Island Attractive investment opportunity Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref No. AP325778)

Marina Heights II Al Reem Island Attractive investment opportunity Cheffie Melhem (Ref No. AP319128)

Oceanscape Al Reem Island Brand new luxury apartments Imran Ellam (Ref No. AP323307)

AED 2,150,000 2 BR 1,356 sq. ft.

AED 870,000 Studio 517 sq. ft.

Amaya Towers Al Reem Island Easy living Natalya Sapronova (Ref No. AP324069)

Sky Tower Al Reem Island Everything you ever wanted Cheffie Melhem (Ref No. AP325108)

AED 2,950,000 3 BR 2,190 sq. ft.

AED 3,900,000 3 BR 2,106 sq. ft.

RAK Tower Al Reem Island

AED 1,419,600 1 BR 1,183 sq. ft.

The Gate Tower Al Reem Island

Affordable luxury Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref No. AP319110)

Privileged location Marie DeGuiche (Ref No. AP325474)

AED 2,200,000 2 BR 1,647 sq. ft.

AED 2,300,000 2 BR 1,363 sq. ft.

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Al Reem Island for rent

The Gate Tower Al Reem Island Privileged location Marie DeGuiche (Ref No. AP325932)

Beach Towers Al Reem Island Ready to move in Wissam Al Hamoud (Ref No. AP325673)

AED 105,000 1 BR 897 sq. ft.

The Gate Tower Al Reem Island

AED 135,000 2 BR 1,479 sq. ft.

Mangrove Place Al Reem Island

Privileged location Thomas Peter Willams (Ref No. AP325848)

Exclusive property Thomas Peter Willams (Ref No. AP325582)

AED 145,000 2 BR 1,500 sq. ft.

Beach Towers Al Reem Island

AED 120,000 2 BR 1,100 sq. ft.

The Gate Tower Al Reem Island

Spacious with great finishes Cheffie Melhem (Ref No. AP325719)

Be where it all happens Cheffie Melhem (Ref No. AP325242)

AED 155,000 2 BR 1,729 sq. ft.

AED 90,000 1 BR 828 sq. ft.

Ask the agent Jorim Amadi, residential and commercial leasing consultant, Abu Dhabi Al Reem Island is the next big ‘hot-spot’ area for Abu Dhabi residents. The Island is shaping up to be a magnet for tenants seeking affordable, comfortable living within Abu Dhabi’s main island.

With the recent removal of rental caps resulting in massive rent increases, Al Reem Island provides respite to tenants seeking recourse to that eventuality.

It offers them acceptable downsizing, where they can still find amenities like pools and gyms in most buildings.

The rise in retail options – with offerings across the board coupled with bhomes.com

the sheer numbers – and the proximity to the new financial centre in Mariah Island makes it the frontier of the future in Abu Dhabi.

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Al Reef FOR SALE

Mediterranean Community Al Reef Relaxed ambience Marie DeGuiche (Ref No. TH325548)

AED 3,000,000 5 BR 3,749 sq. ft.

Desert Community Al Reef Exceptionally rewarding investment Cheffie Melhem (Ref No. TH324028)

FOR SALE

Arabic Community Al Reef A stunning family home Imran Ellam (Ref No. TH269282)

AED 1,550,000 2 BR 1,832 sq. ft.

A great family option Imran Ellam (Ref No. TH295322)

AED 110,000 2 BR 1,832 sq. ft.

AED 2,850,000 5 BR 3,749 sq. ft.

Mediterranean Community Al Reef Relaxed ambience Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref No. TH306604)

Contemporary Community Al Reef Ideal family living Imran Ellam (Ref No. TH305774)

AED 1,950,000 3 BR 2,424 sq. ft.

Mediterranean Community Al Reef A place to call home Cheffie Melhem (Ref No. TH302709)

FOR RENT

Building 16 Al Reef Affordable luxury Thomas Peter Willams (Ref No. AP325353)

AED 90,000 2 BR 1,292 sq. ft.

AED 3,173,937 5 BR 3,749 sq. ft.

FOR RENT

FOR SALE

FOR RENT

Desert Community Al Reef

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

AED 110,000 2 BR 1,832 sq. ft.

FOR RENT

Arabic Community Al Reef A great family option Imran Ellam (Ref No. TH288530)

AED 125,000 3 BR 2,424 sq. ft.

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Other communities rent

Al Rayyana Khalifa A Ready to move in Better Homes Abu Dhabi (Ref No. AP325363)

The Fountain Villa Khalifa A Understated luxury Cheffie Melhem (Ref No. VI318347)

Townhouse Hydra Village Ready to move in Marie DeGuiche (Ref No. TH323329)

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AED 159,700 3 BR 2,253 sq. ft.

Al Rayyana Khalifa A

AED 450,000 4 BR 5,000 sq. ft.

JK VIllas Khalifa A

Ready to move in Better Homes Abu Dhabi (Ref No. AP325360)

Ready to move in Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref No. VI299924)

AED 140,700 3 BR 1,894 sq. ft.

Al Rayyana Khalifa A

AED 220,000 4 BR 5,587 sq. ft.

Townhouse Hydra Village

Ready to move in Better Homes Abu Dhabi (Ref No. AP325048)

Unrivalled master plan community Thomas Peter Willams (Ref No. TH324735)

AED 92,100 1 BR 1,113 sq. ft.

AED 90,000 3 BR 1,850 sq. ft.

AED 80,000 2 BR 1,884 sq. ft.

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BH lust-have

India Mahdavi The furniture designer brings Grand Mosque materials to the table Have you ever gazed at the magnificent surfaces shimmering in the monumental Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and wished you could transport them home for daylong enjoyment?

The possibility has now been realised, thanks to a creative collaboration between internationally renowned architect and designer India Mahdavi, Carwan Gallery and Iznik Foundation.

Inside the Grand Mosque, you’ll see the latter’s signature

Iznik tiles, decorated with Islamic pattern and shining from the pure quartz content.

The company’s famous Ottoman-style quartz tiles also form the colourful and tactile surfaces of India’s latest limited edition collection, Landscape Table.

She recently visited UAE to showcase the project, which explores the heritage of old traditions and the ‘norms’ of structure, colour and sensory responses. india-mahdavi.com