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THE PROPERTY MONTHLY MagaziNE

FEbRuaRY 2011 | bHOMEs.cOM Produced in International Media Production Zone

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Super Soakers

Take your pick from the best bathrooms that money can buy

In the Arabian Ranches with the Stanton family

Pasta Masters

The expert’s guide to cooking delicious Italian dishes

Home Time

Cast an eye over interior trends from the Fifties to the Noughties

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The chance to live rent free for a year.

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Contents

Features 8 Property of the Month We highlight our top value home on the market this month; a standout one-bed apartment.

9 Loan Ranger The city’s leading banks round-up their latest mortgage rates.

10 Price is Right We help you get to grips with all the latest property prices in Dubai’s main developments.

13 Cover Feature

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We head to the Arabian Ranches, where Gary Stanton gives us an inside look at his eccentric family villa. Plus, we bring you all the local facilities available in the area to make daily life that little bit easier...

45 Better Interiors

Listings

News and views to help inspire your décor.

24 Property Management

34 Emirates Living

The hassle-free way for landlords to maximise ownership of their properties.

After a fab family home? How about a fivebedroom villa with a pool on Jumeirah Islands?

26 Short-term rentals

36 Palm Jumeirah

Need a home in a hurry? Take a look at our quick-fix finds in Dubai’s sought-after districts.

We’ve got a stunning six-bed villa on The Palm’s A frond for AED12,000,000.

28 Dubailand

38 Abu Dhabi

Buy a stunning seven-bed villa in the Arabian Ranches Terra Nova, just turn to page 28.

Sneak a peek at our latest apartments on Al Raha beach, available for sale and rent.

52 Plugged In

30 Downtown

40 Other Properties

53 How Do I...

Snag the most stylish of two-beds in the Burj Khalifa’s Armani residences on page 30.

Still not found what you’re looking for? We round-up the best of the rest on page 40.

Always wanted a wet room? We show you how, plus practical pointers from an expert.

32 Marina

41 Commercial

55 Better Food

Fancy a room with a view? Then take a look at an array of standout properties by the waterside.

Don’t miss our unrivalled selection of offices and investment properties from across the city.

Five ways to cook pasta by the Crowne Plaza’s leading chef, plus all the latest food news.

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46 Back to the Future Seeking style inspiration? Sneak a glimpse at trends from the 1950s to the present day.

50 Better Bathrooms Bid farewell to mediocre bathrooms and take a tip from the latest looks on the market.

We spotlight the latest household appliances.

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Property of the Month Snap-up this spacious one-bedroom apartment

Scouring the market for a one-bedroom property?

Then don’t miss this modern, funky apartment. Set in the lush surrounds of Discovery Gardens, it’s situated next to some fabulous shopping (and a cinema) at Ibn Battuta Mall.

But its landscaped gardens, volleyball pitches, swimming pools and children’s play areas is what really makes this a must-see development for buyers. If you want to find entertainment elsewhere, though, its location along Sheikh Zayed Road (between interchanges 5 and 6) will enable you to do just that. In fact, you’re just a few minutes’ drive from the Mall of the Emirates and Emirates Golf Club. But why is this particular property our pick of the month? Its square footage; larger than the average one-bed, the apartment also comes with store room and balcony.

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The Details

Availiable now!

Where is it? Discovery Gardens, Jebel Ali How many bedrooms does it have? One How big is it? 1,259 square feet How much does it cost? AED 450,000 How do I find out more? Contact Mohammed Muneeb on +971 600 52 2212 and quote reference number AP293607

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Loan Ranger

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

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For further information on the best mortgage deals call Better Homes on +971 4 407 4600

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The price is right

Compare and contrast the latest dirham cost of villas and apartments in the UAE with our at-a-glance guide 1gB = 5.94 aeD 1 UsD = 3.67 aeD 1 eUrO = 5.06 aeD PRICES PER SQ/FT Sales Index Report - January 2011 Conversion rates correct at time of press

excHange rate service OFFering save your money when changing your money. get currency exchanged through Better Homes – call 04 407 4600

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

Villas sales COMMUNITY

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Max Price/ sq.ft

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Arabian ranches

1,643,105.76

9,785,000.00

3,573,932.00

704.73

1399.66

925.26

Dubailand

2,020,000.00

3,662,680.00

2,745,335.00

551.06

862.42

642.54

Emirates living

978,500.00

7,956,000.00

2,871,501.33

524.23

1461.69

900.40

Jumeirah Island

4,641,000.00

8,858,000.00

6,732,250.00

869.43

1283.77

1,110.39

The Palm Jumeirah

4,120,000.00

9,682,000.00

7,992,800.00

1004.63

1698.60

1,587.13

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Arabian ranches

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260,009

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230,000

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Emirates living

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Jumeirah

170,000

339,320

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business bay

875,500.00

2,765,550.00

1,648,500

726.23

1007.85

893.99

Downtown Dubai

873,324.64

5,100,000.00

2,518,001

954.45

2944.57

1,830.94

Emirates living

679,800.00

2,163,000.00

1,269,331

635.92

1222.72

999.00

Jumeirah lake Towers

350,000.00

1,205,000.00

677,684

566.50

1187.90

756.87

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1,853,999.99

7,313,000.00

3,942,364

1022.36

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1,604.77

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120,000

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We love this place…

Arabian Ranches

Gary Stanton invites us into his eccentric Mirador villa and reveals how he created a dream home in Dubai for his wife Claire and children, Summer and Kyle.

Gary, when did you decide to set up home in Dubai?

We’ve been here for just over seven years now. We originally came on holiday and before that we’d never really heard of it.

We’d been to Mexico and Spain but just loved the way of life here so much. The freehold on properties wasn’t here back then, so I came over to invest with another couple of people. I didn’t arrive with a lot of money, just came at the right time, buying and getting rid of properties quickly before the crash – money was quick and fast then and it gave us a great way of life. Claire’s from my hometown in Liverpool and came with me; we were living in a friend’s maid’s room at first, then, once we finally had a deposit for a property in Saheel, I put it down and didn’t look back.

How does it compare to life in the UK? One of the main plus points has to be the way of life for your kids, which is great, the weather is also marvellous and it’s tax free.

You hear people moaning about the city but I personally think it’s the best place in the world; I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else – no chance!

What made you buy a family home in the Arabian Ranches?

When we were living at my friend’s you couldn’t actually buy in the Ranches, only rent, so I invested money in two and threebed properties in the Springs and made a profit on them but I wanted to better myself. Come late 2004 expats could buy here and so I came to look and really felt the size and look of the houses had the

‘wow factor’. Back then people did ask ‘why are you moving out there?’, as there wasn’t much around but I thought this villa and the area had a really good feel and now so many people want to live here: for security and community spirit I think it’s the best place to live – and the construction’s all finished so there’s no building sites cropping up. I had my chance to live on The Palm but this was it for me.

Is there much for you and your family to do in the area?

The community spirit means there’s plenty of chances to socialise – we know all our neighbours and the kids can play; there’s no crime whatsoever and security keep it safe. When we first arrived the Arabian Ranches Golf Club wasn’t particularly

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‘We went for a ‘super luxury upgrade’, which meant that we didn’t need to make many changes to the villa’s interior’ child-friendly but now the Polo Club has a manager with a lovely attitude, there’s horse-riding and everyone from the Ranches goes there. There is only one school here (JESS) which is a bit baffling as there’s so many residents with kids but we send ours to a school near the Springs, which isn’t too far away. Le Marche is the local supermarket but it’s no good if you’re after things like bacon on a Friday morning. That said, Motor City’s now open and it’s like a new lease of life. It’s only two minutes over the road and has a Spinneys, London Fish & Chips shop, pizza place, spa and a mini gym.

Back to the house, what changes did you make when you moved in?

We went for a ‘super luxury upgrade’, so we didn’t have to make many changes to the interior. Arabtec came in and took care of the wooden finishing throughout, the ceilings, wooden doors, a marble finish on the floors – we had Kashmiri gold flown in from India – and did the kitchen, too. It was all done before we moved in, so we didn’t have to do anything more, whereas we know friends who are permanently having February 2011

to do work on their places, which are just like a white box when they arrive.

How about your interiors, where did you shop to furnish your home?

We did a lot of our shopping at THE One. We got our Versace table and collected a good selection of Versace plates from The Dubai Mall. We really hit the summer sales too, as there’s great stuff to be had then. In terms of other bits, it’s a mix: the glass table and shoe-shaped chairs we picked up at a handcrafted centre in Sharjah; the lights were specially made by THE One; there’s even a karaoke deer from a shop in Deira no one knew about. There’s Dubai Outlet Mall and Dragon Mart now too, where you can get a wide range of knick knacks so it’s a lot cheaper to furnish than it was.

But the garden seems to be the place where major changes have happened!

Talk us through them.

Basically we were always taking the kids to Wild Wadi and as they’re in the garden 24/7 I wanted something to keep them entertained. It’s a 21,000 square-feet space so I couldn’t put a little pool in it. We went

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for a big swimming pool with a lazy river round it then a lounge area-cum-nightclub, sunbathing area, and the stone round table. I designed it all and it took various companies over the years to complete it. We used a Spanish company for all of the rock works and Hennessy and Pools Are Us were two of the best companies for the pool. Now it’s all up and running it means the guys come round and watch the football, the women are in the pool and the kids are in the play area – so there’s no arguments! That’s what I always wanted.

All our friends come round and it means a lot to me when they walk in and say ‘wow’.

You’re obviously a huge Liverpool fan, tell us how you incorporated that into your garden design.

The main thing that you’ll see is the mural of the four Liverpool FC managers behind the round stone table which means a lot to me – everyone has a photo with that when they come round, even the Manchester February 2011

United fans! There’s also an arch above the lounge area that says ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’. I head up the Dubai Red Supporters Club here, so people come here to watch the football, Claire does a bit on the barbie – it’s a great way to spend a weekend!

What would you say is the best thing about living here?

It’s definitely the outside area – that’s what I always dreamed of, having, an entertaining household. The garden really serves a purpose in that way, it entertains people on three different levels, from the kids to the wife and myself and friends as well. In the future – firstly I’d love for Liverpool to win the league, but that would be a miracle at the moment! – I have no intention of leaving, it’s my dream home and, to be honest, I want to stay in Dubai til the day I die. I see people come in and out of the city all the time and, while it has its ups and downs, I remain so pro-Dubai, I’m never moving out!

‘I have no intention of leaving life in the Arabian Ranches, it’s my dream home and, to be honest, I want to be in Dubai til the day I die’

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Love Thy Neighbourhood

Arabian Ranches An all-you-need-to-know guide to life in this idyllic, villa-strewn development

‘The place to while away your hours of leisure here has to be the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club’

Renting and buying Set on the Emirates Road, the Arabian Ranches is a picture-perfect community that paves the way for family living.

Once there you’ll find street upon street of generous-sized properties – ten villa communities to be exact – each of which presents a more individual facade to the next. If you have a soft spot for Mediterranean-style architecture you’ll be in your element here. What’s more, all building has been completed which means would-be residents can not only bid farewell to unsightly building works but stroll along pedestrianised pavements and enjoy landscaped gardens. Plus, whether it’s a large, sevenbedroom villa complete with private pool you’re after, or a more modest home, you can choose between renting or buying.

Shopping and a bite At the heart of the Arabian Ranches, residents will find the Village Community Centre which serves as a

convinient spot to take care of all those daily chores, whether it’s leaving your laundry (try Eezi Clean) or picking up dog food (head to Pets Delight). The centrally-placed outlet also gives way to an array of coffee and lunch spots, whether it’s a Costa Coffee you crave or a bigger bite. For the latter, try locals’ favourite MBCO (04 430 9774) and take your pick between salads, sandwiches and more. Alternatively, treat your kids and head to Pizza Hut (04 361 9023) for a fast food fix. If you don’t mind venturing a little further, there’s more shops at Motor City where a large Spinneys (www. spinneys-dubai.com) will cater to your grocery needs and take-away favourite London Fish & Chips (04 434 0540) will satisfy your appetite.

Leisure time The main place to while away your hours of leisure has to be the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club (04 361 8111). Not only does it offer an expanse of horse-riding facilities for equine-enthusiasts (from

desert hacks to dressage) but a whole host of fixtures where you can see the professional polo players in full swing – keep an eye out for Friday brunches when you can feast with family or friends as you watch. If you don’t fancy getting fit on horseback, leave it to those who do and head to the club’s gym or swimming pool or test your flexibility at Exhale’s (04 4474220) Pilates and yoga classes.

Golfers of the house, meanwhile, can take to the greens at the Arabian Ranches Golf Club (04 366 3000) and, when you’re all played-out, take a pew on the terrace at Ranches Restaurant and Bar (04 360 7935) and eat with views of the 9th and 18th holes. If you have relaxation in mind, though, local women swear by Shima Beauty Lounge (04 361 9990) and Tips & Toes (04 368 9944).

Schooling If you have toddlers on the move at home, keep them occupied by taking them to Little Ponies at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club – the newest offering from better-known Jebel Ali Village Nursery (04 368 9882). Take slightly older pre-schoolers to Jebel Ali and they too can play in an English-speaking environment, supervised by qualified staff. If your kids are at school age, however, take your pick from ‘JESS’ aka the Jumeirah English Speaking School (04 394 5515) or GEMS World Academy (04 373 6373), the latter of which offer students an international education from the age of three to 18-years-old.

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Property picks

With its generous-sized villas, landscaped gardens and private pools, Arabian Ranches is a must-see for those seeking an idyllic family home.

For rent If you’re looking to rent, this spacious five-bedroom villa in Terra Nova could be the place. Set on a corner plot, surrounded by palm trees, the property offers an abundance of space perfect for family life. Step through the front door and you’ll find a spacious lounge and a separate dining room for meal times. It also plays host to a kitchen, breakfast-cum-dining area, family room, extra guest room (why not use it as a study?) plus four bedrooms. Outside, meanwhile, you can spend your free time amidst landscaped gardens which come complete with a barbecue and lounge area – plus a Jacuzzi.

Facts and figures: AED270,000 per annum, 4,847 square feet. Available now.

Contact: BH Consultant Darius Ganda and quote reference VI294332.

Rental prices at a glance: Two bedrooms: From AED75,000 Three bedrooms: From AED110,000 (plus study) Three bedrooms: From AED165,000 maid’s room) GWA BETTERHOMES HP hi.pdf (plus 1 2/3/11 2:59 PM Four bedrooms: From AED235,000

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For sale If you’re on the market for a place to call your own, how about a type 9, threebedroom villa? Would-be buyers will find this property nestled in the serene residential community of Saheel whose rear park view makes for a peaceful location. When it comes to bedrooms, you’ll find a master room and en suite upstairs along with two bedrooms which share a communal bathroom. Head downstairs and you can make use of the villa’s individual dining and living spaces as well as a maid’s room. Plus, if you like to spend your precious free time in the fresh air, its landscaped garden is sure to appeal.

Facts and figures: AED2,800,000, 3,166 square feet. Available now.

Contact: BH Consultant Darius Ganda and quote reference VI162917

Sale prices at a glance: Two bedrooms: From AED 1.2million Three bedrooms: From AED 1.7million Four bedrooms: From AED 3.3million Five bedrooms: From AED 3.9million For full details on this month’s ‘Property Picks’, contact Better Homes on +971 600 52 2212.

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Business Bay

Barsha

Deira 5

Downtown Burj Khalifa

Zabeel

Garhoud

Umm Ramool

Bu Kadra Meydan City

7

DEIRA DISTRICT

Airport Free Zone

Twar

8

Qusais

Dubai Int. Airport

9

Dubai Festival City

The Lagoons

CREEK DISTRICT

Dubiotech

Mamzar

Al Nahda

BUR DUBAI DISTRICT Culture Village

MEYDAN DISTRICT

Sharjah

Hor Al Anz

Karama Oud Metha

Burj Khalifa

Al Khail Gate

Wuheida

Umm Hurair

DIFC Trade Centre

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

Hamriya

Bur Dubai

Badaa

Ras Al Khor

Nadd Shamma

Muhaisnah

10

Nadd Al Hamar Arabian Ranches

Al Barari

Mirdif

Living Legends Warqaa

Al Waha Community

Ghoroob

11

Mizar

Shorooq

Nad Al Sheba

Layan

International City

Dubai Silicon Oasis

MIRDIF DISTRICT

Khwaneej

12

AL AWIR DISTRICT Awir Academic City

JEBEL ALI DISTRICT Downtown Jebel Ali Jebel Ali Technology Park

MARINA DISTRICT E7 G8 E9

JUMEIRAH DISTRICT Al Wasl Badaa Jumeirah Manara Safa Satwa Umm Suqeim

R7 T7 R6 P7 Q7 T6 P6

CREEK DISTRICT Dubai Festival City The Lagoons Ras Al Khor

U9 T9 T10

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

PALM DEIRA DISTRICT L6 L6 M6 L6 M7 M7 M7 N7 Q11 Q7 S9 S9 S11

MIRDIF DISTRICT Khwaneej Mirdif Mizar Warqaa

The Palm Deira

Y12 W11 X11 V11

W3

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT The Palm Jumeirah The World

M5 Q3

WATERFRONT DISTRICT Dubai Waterfront The Palm Jebel Ali

MEYDAN DISTRICT Al Barari Al Quoz Bu Kadra Meydan City Nad Al Sheba

13 Š 2010 Better Homes

D2 F4

WORLD CENTRAL DISTRICT Dubai World Central Dubai Industrial City Dubai Residential City

F10 F10 F10

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24 Property Management

ProPerTy MAnAGeMenT

From maintenance, lease, and tenant management to marketing, financial advice, legal guidance, and a whole host of extra value services; Better Homes’ Property Management looks after everything for you. And it’s a fact that tenants prefer managed units: 96.8% of freehold units managed by Better Homes are occupied. Call us now to find out why.

FOR RENT Al MerAikhi 3 Deira

AeD 85,000 2 Br 1,300 sq. ft.

A prestigious address Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM290668)

Al nAhDA 1 QUSAiS al nahDa Close to all amenities Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM253977)

BuSineSS Bay Brand new Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM65554)

BUrj khAlifA Downtown DuBai A desirable address Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM8403)

February 2011

2 Br 1,200 sq. ft.

Sky GArDenS DiFC A desirable address Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM291116)

AeD 255,000

3 Br 5,104 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

Exclusive to Better Homes

ChUrChill reSiDenCy

AeD 44,000

AeD 78,000

2 Br 1,307 sq. ft.

AeD 80,000

StuDio 546 sq. ft.

iC1-iTA-U3 international City Excellent value Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM267862)

AeD 22,000

StuDio 400 sq. ft.

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

al Samreya Building BaRsha Landmark address Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM244663)

FOR RENT

aed 80,000 2 BR 1,431 sq. ft.

Summerland

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aed 80,000

2 BR 1,200 sq. ft.

BaRsha Amazing value Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM215809)

Exclusive to Better Homes

SaBa Tower 2 JumeiRah laKe ToweRs Amazing value Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM227107)

al Fulaij 8 VillaS miRdif One of the Best Deals in the Market Better Homes PMGT (Ref # VIM250146)

aed 80,000

BarSha-3

aed 90,000

al ghazal Tower

2 BR 1,184 sq. ft.

3 BR 2,383 sq. ft.

BaRsha A great family option Better Homes PMGT (Ref # VIM290864)

al Khan In a class by itself Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM268529)

aed 170,000

6 BR 4,784 sq. ft.

aed 78,500

3 BR 2,700 sq. ft.

Bahar 6 duBai maRina Self-contained development Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM268063)

gazelle / al reem 1 aRaBian Ranches Spacious with great finishes Better Homes (Ref # VIM160089)

aed 75,000

1 BR 780 sq. ft.

aed 80,000

2 BR 1,691 sq. ft.

aSk The agenT koSTa giannopouloS, head oF pmgT & STr Our Property Management Division within today’s Dubai property market is on an exponential growth path that is a result of property owners thinking long-term. More landlords understand that the capital value of their properties will not show solid increases in the short-term; so they are directing their attention to maximising return while ensuring the longer-term integrity of their properties. This means ensuring tenant retention by making sure there is a capable point person to effectively implement and monitor maintenance, cleaning, and security.

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

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Short-term rental

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-live-in, fully-furnished and self-catering apartments come fitted with all modern conveniences and are maintained to the highest standard.

reehan 3 Downtown DuBai Exceptional deal!

Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM215288)

al mSalli (B9) thE PaLm JumEiRah Picturesque setting Kristina Titova (Ref # APM215099)

SpringS 10 (SpringS phaSe 2C) EmiRatEs Living A desirable address Kristina Titova (Ref # VIM209601)

February 2011

aeD 18,000

2 BR 1,303 sq. ft.

marina View tower 1 DuBai maRina Modern living at its best Khushbu Bhatia (Ref # APM215254)

aeD 7,020

stuDio 412 sq. ft.

reehan 8 Downtown DuBai Affordable luxury Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM215127)

aeD 12,000

1 BR 851 sq. ft.

aeD 16,020

1 BR 1,184 sq. ft.

aeD 15,000

2 BR 1,690 sq. ft.

marina DiamonD 4 DuBai maRina A place to call home Khushbu Bhatia (Ref # APM215143)

aeD 10,020

1 BR 850 sq. ft.

Green Community West

Live your dream in a place you can call home Picturesque 3 BR townhouses, 4 BR Bungalows (4,200 sq. ft.) and 5 BR Family Villas (5,900 sq. ft.) available amidst cobbled roads and beautifully landscaped gardens.

Visit our Open House every Saturday at the Green Community West

Green Community is an exclusive gated community with recreation facilities that include: pools, gymnasiums and tennis/basketball courts. Shopping, restaurants, schools and The Courtyard Marriot Hotel are all within walking distance.

For Sale

For Rent

Townhouses for as little as AED 2,266,000

Townhouses from AED 175,000

Bungalows from AED 2,370,000

Bungalows from AED 185,000

Family villas from AED 3,090,000

Family villas from AED 210,000

1BR Apartments from AED 618,000

1BR Apartments from AED 55,000

*All prices are net prices

*All rentals are per annum

Do you wish to rent or lease, buy or sell? Give me a call!

Susan Brand

Senior Consultant

-

RERA No. 1423

Mobile: +971 50 457 7309 - Email: susan.brand@bhomes.com - Web profile: bhomes.com/agents/SusanBrand

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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

Mirador Phase 1 ARABiAn RAnches A stunning family home Jasmine Patel (Ref # VI28919)

aed 4,100,000

5 BR 4,401 sq. ft.

DuBAi investment PARk Affordable luxury Susan Brand (Ref # VI2926)

savannah ARABiAn RAnches A prestigious address Sachin Das (Ref # VI291699)

February 2011

ARABiAn RAnches Stunning views over the golf course Nathan Bennett (Ref # VI274926)

aed 3,100,000

3 BR 3,153 sq. ft.

The CresCenT imPZ Amazing value Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP71767)

aed 700,000

2 BR 1,292 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

Exclusive to Better Homes

GC Phase 1a

alMa

aed 6,500,000

5 BR 6,935 sq. ft.

aed 3,100,000

3 BR 3,216 sq. ft.

Terra nova ARABiAn RAnches In a class by itself Darius Ganda (Ref # VI285973)

aed 9,500,000

7 BR 6,991 sq. ft.

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

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Exclusive to Better Homes

foxhill 8 DuBAilAnD Exceptional deal!

Elen Manukyan (Ref # AP293881)

FOR RENt

aed 59,000

1 BR 1,421 sq. ft.

aed 250,000

faMily villa DuBAi investment PARk Meticulously planned development Robert Kerr (Ref # VI293909)

5 BR 5,900 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

GC Phase 2 wesT DuBAi investment PARk Privileged location Katarina Geenen (Ref # VI265882)

aed 230,000

5 BR 5,900 sq. ft.

saheel villas ARABiAn RAnches Ideal family living Filaa Khan (Ref # VI294248)

aed 180,000

3 BR 3,219 sq. ft.

leaf 5 DuBAilAnD Quintessential luxury living Dimple Shah (Ref # VI294394)

aed 600,000

7 BR 13,449 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

Garden wesT aParTMenTs - bloCk h aed 35,000 DuBAi investment PARk Amazing value Susan Brand (Ref # AP168135)

Mirador Phase 1 ARABiAn RAnches Ideal family living Chandni Petre (Ref # VI294205)

stuDio 466 sq. ft.

aed 250,000

4 BR 3,889 sq. ft.

Golf view residenCe DuBAilAnD Home sweet home Rasha Moslyh (Ref # AP286025)

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

aed 35,000

1 BR 970 sq. ft.

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Downtown

downTown

Home to some of the city’s most iconic, world-class landmarks such as Burj Khalifa, The Address 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, work and visit.

FOR SALE Exclusive to Better Homes

The AddRess dubAi MAll Downtown DuBai Landmark address Jasmine Patel (Ref # AP260930)

Exclusive to Better Homes

Aed 1,700,000

1 BR 810 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

The Residences e1 Downtown DuBai Central and prestigious location Megan Nadine Smith (Ref # AP293757)

liMesTone house DiFC One of the Best Deals in the Market Deborah Staines (Ref # AP294487)

Exclusive to Better Homes

Aed 2,995,000

3 BR 2,164 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

Aed 4,100,000

3 BR 2,598 sq. ft.

buRj KhAlifA Downtown DuBai Panoramic views Nicole Burt (Ref # AP293670)

ReehAn 1 Downtown DuBai Open to offers Deborah Staines (Ref # AP173988)

Aed 1,799,000

2 BR 1,258 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

Aed 5,756,800

souTh Ridge 5

Aed 2,150,000

YAnsoon 1

2 BR 2,056 sq. ft.

Downtown DuBai Central and prestigious location Shashi Mashruwala (Ref # AP228739)

Aed 1,152,212

1 BR 1,043 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

ATTAReen Residence Downtown DuBai In a class by itself Thomas Bunker (Ref # AP77331)

February 2011

Aed 15,500,000

3 BR 3,826 sq. ft.

The Residences e2 Downtown DuBai An investment for capital growth Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP262825)

2 BR 1,588 sq. ft.

Downtown DuBai Modern living at its best Rabih Hankir (Ref # AP70642)

Aed 2,500,000

2 BR 2,253 sq. ft.

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

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Exclusive to Better Homes

souTh Ridge 5 Downtown DuBai A desirable address Sandra Sherlock (Ref # AP228841)

FOR RENT

Aed 125,000

The lofTs - wesT

Aed 180,000

execuTive ToweR M

2 BR 1,363 sq. ft.

Downtown DuBai Amazing value Wafa Ghannam (Ref # AP294504)

Aed 80,000

1 BR 909 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

ZAAfARAn 1 Downtown DuBai A prestigious address Ready March 2011, Wendy Hulbert (Ref # AP174488)

Aed 140,000

2 BR 1,302 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

KAMoon 2 Downtown DuBai A host of facilities Soumia Elakly (Ref # AP73700)

3 BR 1,967 sq. ft.

Business Bay Amazing value Shashi Mashruwala (Ref # AP294508)

Aed 85,000

2 BR 1,485 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

buRj KhAlifA - ARMAni Residences Aed 850,000 Downtown DuBai Quintessential luxury living Deborah Staines (Ref # AP290491)

buRj views Downtown DuBai 5 Star hotel living with everything you need Rita Mouawad (Ref # AP286052)

2 BR 2,019 sq. ft.

Aed 90,000

1 BR 906 sq. ft.

execuTive ToweR K Business Bay Competitive price, call now Sylvia OConnor (Ref # AP288387)

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

Aed 89,000

2 BR 1,389 sq. ft.

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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

Exclusive to Better Homes

rimal 3 DuBai MaRina Breathtaking sea views David Lawes (Ref # AP293305)

aeD 2,524,272

3 BR 1,961 sq. ft.

SaDaF 1 DuBai MaRina A desirable address Fabio Lombardi (Ref # AP238608)

aeD 1,800,000

3 BR 1,911 sq. ft.

DuBai MaRina Strategic location Florin Rusu (Ref # AP294005)

aeD 1,000,000

2 BR 1,031 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

Fairooz DuBai MaRina Exceptionally rewarding investment Sandrine Loureiro (Ref # AP847)

February 2011

DuBai MaRina At never-before prices Victor Witold Motak (Ref # AP292295)

aeD 3,000,000

3 BR 3,090 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

Exclusive to Better Homes

marina DiamonD 4

rimal 1

la riviera DuBai MaRina Executive elegance Ilham Aabid (Ref # AP294459)

aeD 8,500,000

5 BR 6,732 sq. ft.

3 BR 1,410 sq. ft.

Shemara DuBai MaRina Unrivalled master plan community Taher Nadeem Tufenkeji (Ref # AP224718)

DuBai MaRina The jewel in the crown Sandrine Loureiro (Ref # AP67474)

aeD 3,200,000

3 BR 1,864 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

Exclusive to Better Homes

aeD 2,300,000

Delphine

aeD 1,700,000

2 BR 1,335 sq. ft.

Beauport DuBai MaRina Direct marina views Victor Witold Motak (Ref # AP268819)

aeD 1,212,622

1 BR 1,002 sq. ft.

Found your perfect property? Contact us on +971 600 52 2212 Exclusive to Better Homes

SahaB 2 DuBai MaRina Fully furnished apartment Fabio Lombardi (Ref # AP293865)

FOR RENT

Exclusive to Better Homes

aeD 130,000

2 BR 1,350 sq. ft.

DuBai MaRina Self-contained development Osama Kiwan (Ref # AP294008)

amwaj 4

aeD 100,000

2 BR 1,381 sq. ft.

DuBai MaRina Stylish design Stephanie Paaske (Ref # AP249060)

Exclusive to Better Homes

Exclusive to Better Homes

murjan 2

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aeD 75,000

Bonaire

aeD 85,000

la riviera

1 BR 1,176 sq. ft.

DuBai MaRina Affordable luxury Martina Plumley (Ref # AP248404)

aeD 85,000

1 BR 872 sq. ft.

marina DiamonD 1

aeD 90,000

2 BR 1,200 sq. ft.

DuBai MaRina Affordable luxury Robert Kerr (Ref # AP162633)

Exclusive to Better Homes

SulaFa tower DuBai MaRina Brand new Nastaran Heydari (Ref # AP294195)

2 BR 1,736 sq. ft.

DuBai MaRina Dynamic environment Veerta Laul (Ref # AP241213)

aeD 150,000

3 BR 1,890 sq. ft.

CorDoBa reSiDenCe villaS KnowleDge Village A desirable address Oksana Vasylyeva (Ref # VI289978)

aeD 105,000

2 BR 2,060 sq. ft.

aSk the agent tamara StuBBS, reSiDential SaleS & leaSing ConSultant We’ve seen an increase in the number of employers wanting to rent in the Dubai Marina area, as their business activity moves from Deira and the north-eastern communities of Dubai to JLT and Tecom. However, many of the clients tend to find the apartments in the area quite small. The average square footage of living space in most Dubai Marina apartments ranges from 750 to 950sqft for a one bedroom; and 1150 to 1350sqft for a two bedroom. For something bigger, look at Marina Promenade, DEC Tower, Marina Mansions, Al Seef, MAG218 or Emirates Crown.

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

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34 Emirates Living

eMirAteS liVinG

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

FOR SALE

Al Sidir 3 the GReenS Amazing value Faiza Millwala (Ref # AP71556)

Aed 1,000,000

2 BR 1,621 sq. ft.

MAeen emiRateS LivinG Attractive investment opportunity Faiza Millwala (Ref # VI287113)

Aed 2,400,000

3 BR 2,628 sq. ft.

MeAdowS 8 (MeAdowS PhASe 4c) Aed 9,350,000 emiRateS LivinG Premier location Jasmine Patel (Ref # VI246269)

6 BR 6,569 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

GoldcreSt ViewS 2 JumeiRah Lake toweRS Exceptional deal!

Lynn Rowley (Ref # AP292602)

Aed 300,000

MAdinA tower

Aed 450,000

Al SherA tower

Studio 400 sq. ft.

JumeiRah Lake toweRS The best of city living Lynn Rowley (Ref # AP36607)

Aed 2,200,000

3 BR 3,087 sq. ft.

Al nAkheel 2 the GReenS One of the Best Deals in the Market Mohammed Muneeb (Ref # AP152918)

Aed 950,000

2 BR 1,388 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

dG-BuildinG 102 diScoveRy GaRdenS Exceptional deal!

Mohammed Muneeb (Ref # AP293607)

February 2011

1 BR 1,259 sq. ft.

JumeiRah Lake toweRS Excellent value Sandrine Loureiro (Ref # AP294373)

Aed 1,193,069

2 BR 1,784 sq. ft.

MeAdowS 5 emiRateS LivinG One of the Best Deals in the Market Sandrine Loureiro (Ref # VI243046)

Aed 3,200,000

4 BR 3,578 sq. ft.

Found your perfect property? Contact us on +971 600 52 2212 Exclusive to Better Homes

Exclusive to Better Homes

dG-BuildinG 126 diScoveRy GaRdenS Property at budget prices Better Homes Barsha (Ref # AP178808)

FOR REnT

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Aed 40,000 1 BR 840 sq. ft.

dG-BuildinG 126 diScoveRy GaRdenS Property at budget prices Better Homes Barsha (Ref # AP178816)

Aed 29,000

Studio 441 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

Al MurAd BuildinG BaRSha Everything on your doorstep Oksana Vasylyeva (Ref # AP294260)

Green lAkeS tower 1 JumeiRah Lake toweRS Everything you ever wanted Imane Moslyh (Ref # AP220047)

Aed 73,000

2 BR 1,400 sq. ft.

BArShA VillA BaRSha One of a kind design Trisha Mae De la Cruz (Ref # VI268239)

Aed 375,000

6 BR 13,479 sq. ft.

Al Seef 3 JumeiRah Lake toweRS Ideal family living Catherine Quadros (Ref # AP6535)

Aed 105,000

2 BR 2,044 sq. ft.

Aed 110,000

2 BR 1,679 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

the icon tower 1 JumeiRah Lake toweRS Sunny, spacious apartment Stephanie Paaske (Ref # AP265977)

Aed 45,000

1 BR 750 sq. ft.

cluSter 38 JumeiRah iSLandS The kind of home you’ve only ever dreamed about Sunil Pravin Jhaveri (Ref # VI247246)

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

Aed 350,000

5 BR 7,019 sq. ft.

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Palm Jumeirah

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

Exclusive to Better Homes

Golden Mile B3 The Palm JumeiRah Affordable luxury Liudmila Shapedko (Ref # AP294296)

aed 4,150,000

a Frond (Fardh Villas)

aed 3,450,000

Marina residence 4

3 BR 4,181 sq. ft.

The Palm JumeiRah Amazing value Sharon Sweet (Ref # VI295046)

aed 12,000,000

6 BR 7,000 sq. ft.

Garden Villas The Palm JumeiRah Exclusive residence Elen Manukyan (Ref # VI294106)

aed 7,700,000

4 BR 5,000 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

oceana - cariBBean The Palm JumeiRah Uncompromising luxury Nina Pekina (Ref # AP291129)

2 BR 1,743 sq. ft.

The Palm JumeiRah Brand new luxury apartments Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP292647)

aed 2,800,000

3 BR 2,438 sq. ft.

The Palm JumeiRah Stunning view of the sea Rita Mouawad (Ref # AP56401)

February 2011

The Palm JumeiRah Beachfront living at an attractive price Svetlana Gorbach (Ref # AP26176)

aed 7,106,000

3 BR 3,553 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

Exclusive to Better Homes

Jash Falqa (B4)

FairMont PalM residence

aed 1,900,000

1 BR 1,145 sq. ft.

al haBool (B11) The Palm JumeiRah Experience the height of luxury Fadi El Fares (Ref # AP218562)

aed 4,600,000

4 BR 5,563 sq. ft.

al anBara (B12) The Palm JumeiRah One of the Best Deals in the Market Jasmine Patel (Ref # AP282831)

aed 2,235,000

3 BR 2,184 sq. ft.

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

al Basri (B1) The Palm JumeiRah Beachfront living at an attractive price Jeffrey Gullbrand (Ref # AP291052)

FOR RENt

oceana - cariBBean The Palm JumeiRah Fully furnished with style and class Nina Pekina (Ref # AP291129)

aed 220,000

2 BR 1,743 sq. ft.

al hallawi (B14) The Palm JumeiRah Quintessential luxury living Halyna Kuznetsova (Ref # AP175382)

aed 115,000

al Msalli (B9)

aed 80,000

M Frond (seFri Villas)

1 BR 1,145 sq. ft.

1 BR 1,184 sq. ft.

aed 120,000

1 BR 1,144 sq. ft.

The Palm JumeiRah Full ocean view Lynn Rowley (Ref # AP173018)

The Palm JumeiRah Affordable luxury Sharon Sweet (Ref # VI251852)

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aed 400,000

4 BR 5,000 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

al sarood (B13) The Palm JumeiRah Dynamic environment Nina Pekina (Ref # AP172874)

al haBool (B11) The Palm JumeiRah Experience the height of luxury Violeta Abboud (Ref # AP173228)

aed 150,000

3 BR 2,260 sq. ft.

aed 110,000

2 BR 1,582 sq. ft.

l Frond (Fara Villas) The Palm JumeiRah Exclusive residence Elen Manukyan (Ref # VI292107)

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

aed 420,000

5 BR 5,000 sq. ft.

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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 Exclusive to Better Homes

Al bArzA Al RAhA BeAch Relaxed ambience Imran Ellam (Ref # AP294239)

AeD 1,795,000

2 BR 1,353 sq. ft.

Al nAseem C Al RAhA BeAch Stunning view of the sea Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # AP291136)

AeD 4,900,000

4 BR 3,671 sq. ft.

Al nAseem b Al RAhA BeAch Exceptional deal!

Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP226116)

AeD 1,600,000

2 BR 1,431 sq. ft.

Al mAhA tower

sky tower

Al Reem IslAnd

Al Reem IslAnd

AeD 924,000

AeD 1,305,000

1 BR 924 sq. ft.

Excellent value Ready April 2011 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP286910)

2 BR 1,338 sq. ft.

Amazing value Ready March 2011 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP47978)

Desert Community Al Reef Exceptional deal!

Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # VI290714)

AeD 1,249,900

3 BR 2,424 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

tAlA tower Al Reem IslAnd

AeD 1,492,050 2 BR 1,421 sq. ft.

Spacious living Ready April 2011 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP286964)

ArAbiC Community Al Reef Ideal family living Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI277702)

February 2011

AeD 1,070,000

2 BR 1,832 sq. ft.

Desert Community Al Reef Exceptional deal!

Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI244010)

AeD 1,290,000

3 BR 2,424 sq. ft.

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2 BR 4,287 sq. ft.

PrivAte villA ComPounD mohAmmed BIn ZAyed cIty Private and secure Natalya Shapovalova (Ref # VI293702)

AeD 160,000

4 BR 3,551 sq. ft.

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Al bArzA Al RAhA BeAch A desirable address Natalya Shapovalova (Ref # AP291761)

AeD 85,000

studIo 590 sq. ft.

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ArAbiC Community Al Reef Everything you ever wanted Kerry Jayne Broad (Ref # VI261983)

AeD 170,000

5 BR 3,749 sq. ft.

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AeD 240,000

5 BR 4,000 sq. ft.

Ask the Agent loshini lAwrenCe, oPerAtions mAnAger, bh Abu DhAbi offiCe The property market is going through an interesting period of change in Abu Dhabi. For the first time leasehold and freehold properties are being released to the market for rent and sale as well as non-freehold and leasehold. Prospective tenants have a wider choice as prices vary depending on numerous facors: location, facilities, type of property and amenities offered. Price and payment options are highpriority for those looking to rent or buy and, clients are choosing and landlords are having to keep on top of the situation.

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

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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.

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AeD 27,000

1 Br 708 sq. ft.

al nahDa Ideal family living Better Homes DFC (Ref # AP294692)

For Rent

Al MerAikhi 3

Al ghAzAl Tower al Khan Brand new luxury apartments Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM268526)

For Rent

AeD 78,500

3 Br 2,700 sq. ft.

For Rent

BuilDing B4 international City Affordable luxury Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM265102)

AeD 32,000

1 Br 795 sq. ft.

For Sale

Deira

AeD 75,000 2 Br 1,690 sq. ft.

A prestigious address Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM290575)

kMA VillA Mizhar Relax by the pool this summer Mouhanad Abou Fadel (Ref # VI294478)

For Sale

ChurChill resiDenCy Business Bay Ambitious initiative Roy Yacoub (Ref # AP288401)

February 2011

AeD 180,000

4 Br 4,000 sq. ft.

For Sale

AeD 1,108,220

2 Br 1,526 sq. ft.

TerrACe APArTMenTs MirDiF A place to call home Sana Hajjar (Ref # AP41345)

The inDex (one CenTrAl PArk) AeD 1,000,000 DiFC Premier location Roy Yacoub (Ref # AP292302)

1 Br 800 sq. ft.

For Sale

AeD 1,270,000

2 Br 1,554 sq. ft.

gArDen APArTMenTs MirDiF A desirable address Sana Hajjar (Ref # AP23983)

AeD 1,500,000

2 Br 1,470 sq. ft.

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AeD 8,166,625 4,135 sq. ft.

Amazing value Roksana Soroka (Ref # OF286421)

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Burj KhAlifA

AeD 4,178,000

DownTown Dubai Executive elegance Shirin Bank (Ref # OF102964)

2,089 sq. ft.

AeD 53,710,582 11,120 sq. ft.

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sABA Tower 1 Jumeirah Lake Towers Price reduced Maggie Neil (Ref # OF91853)

Grosvenor Business Tower Tecom In a class by itself Maggie Neil (Ref # OF79256)

AeD 4,500,000 7,291 sq. ft.

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emAAr squAre 4 DownTown Dubai Excellent finish Shirin Bank (Ref # OF294204)

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AeD 10,266,375 3,911 sq. ft.

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swiss Tower Jumeirah Lake Towers

AeD 149,728

2,304 sq. ft.

Amazing value Sumeet Khubchandani (Ref # OF294699)

TAmeem house

FOR RENT Exclusive to Better Homes

AeD 2,100,000

Tecom Modern infrastructure and facilities Ahmed Fdil (Ref # OF294592)

30,000 sq. ft.

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ConCorD Tower Tecom

AeD 8,712,000 99,000 sq. ft.

Exceptional deal!

Ahmed Fdil (Ref # OF294564)

The Prism business bay A desirable address Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF294101)

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inDiGo iCon Jumeirah Lake Towers Fully furnished with style and class Kathryn Farooqui (Ref # OF293079)

AeD 116,466 1,165 sq. ft.

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AeD 1,571,175 10,475 sq. ft.

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AeD 71,640

AeD 60,000

995 sq. ft.

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612 sq. ft.

Exclusive amenities Kathryn Farooqui (Ref # OF288190)

AeD 158,600 1,670 sq. ft.

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AeD 54,640

1,366 sq. ft.

Competitive price, call now Sumeet Khubchandani (Ref # OF284744)

emirATes nATionAl invesTmenT Tower AeD 95,920 Deira A desirable address Abdul Rahman (Ref # OF278575)

February 2011

1,199 sq. ft.

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AeD 202,700 2,027 sq. ft.

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Better Interiors News, views and ideas to help style your home

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Steal their style…

Rashida Rajkotwalla

The interior designer of Dubai Festival City’s hot new restaurant Chi’Zen shares her home style…

Describe your home décor in three words Personalised, clean, comfortable.

Tell us your top spots to buy interior goods Atmosphere in Abu Dhabi for pieces from my favourite brands; B&B Italia, Moooi and RA Middle East. Also, LLC in Al Quoz, Dubai, for exceptional brands like Robert Allen for fabrics and Porta Romano for lighting.

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f you want to wow your dinner guests from the moment they set foot in your dining room this ‘World Table’ has to be the piece to do it. Created by cool Italian brand Cattelan, its pristine glass surface and white-circular design base is sure to induce a few appreciative gasps, and that’s before they sample your cooking… Find it at Western Furniture on Sheikh Zayed Road.

New Openings!

The room I love most at home is… my kids’ room.

Every element has been personalised by my daughter Munira and my son Hasnain. We have everything from a custom-painted lampshade to a large sticker wall, which makes a great accent feature.

Your home interiors are inspired by… the internationally renowned designer, Kelly Hoppen. Her ‘beauty in simplicity’ approach inspires me to focus on details, especially art and accessories.

Your most-loved item of furniture is…My floating bed. It’s a custom-designed low corner bed that’s set against the backdrop of dark aqua blue walls adorned with arabesque artwork and candlelit wall sconces.

Read all about it...

Dream Rooms: Inspirational interiors from 100 homes Whether you want to give one room a revamp or are faced with a blank canvas in a new home, this book is well worth a look. Turn its picture-led pages and you’ll find stylish, fresh ideas with chapters organised by rooms – which means you can flick to the area that interests you most. Its hardback cover makes it one for the coffee table, too… Order a copy online at www.amazon.com

Little but Luxe If tea-sets and trinkets top your interior wishlist, head to the new Little Luxuries boutique at the arabian Centre on al Khawaneej Road.

The charming shop is a virtual treasure trove of interior treats, from european vintage-style furniture to cute kids’ wallpaper. Plus, you’ll find nine new brands gracing its shelves.

February is all about… StValentine’s Day Set the table for two with Bloomingdale Home’s romantic red range

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Glasses (set of 4) AED260

Roam Free Those on the hunt for fabulous furniture should head to Mirdif City Centre where you’ll find a glossy new Freedom store. The australian brand has spread its wings and landed inside the mall, where you can peruse displays for virtually every room in the house.

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Silver candle holder AED1,800

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Passamentric placemat AED250

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1950s: Mid-century Modernism

The fifties was a time when women were women and men were men, with faces like Marilyn Monroe and Cary Grant taking centrestage. With it, two contrasting looks took charge at home: mid-century modernism – a pared-down designer look fit for a scene from US hit show Mad Men, where New York ad men sit amongst a display of simple wooden furniture, newspapers in hand. The other was ‘American diner’, seen at its best in the kitchen (the housewife’s domain), where bubblegum colours and kitsch details reigned supreme. With the postwar boom there was money to spend – and there’s no place like home.

Get the Look

Smeg, Better Life

• Smeg fridges in bubblegum pink or baby blue are still for sale and have the look down to a tee.

• Vinyl flooring in a black and white check print will make your kitchen floor look like a real US diner.

• Chrome stools at a kitchen island will give a ‘milkshake bar’ effect. Buy vinyl cushions in bright hues (top) for a real fifties finish.

Back to the Future Sneak a glimpse at these top interior trends from past to present and add an age-old twist to your new home

1960s: Swinging Sixties

The sixties turned its back on simplicity with the birth of ‘pop art’ and ‘op art’ and emergence of colouful artists like Andy Warhol.

Op art used colour in patterns that appeared to move (think psychedelic prints) and both styles found their way onto wallpaper and furniture alike.

Fabrics were just as experimental with plastic and PVC coming into play. For a sixties revival, then, there are two major choices: a hippy look synonymous with the ‘free love’ movement or plastic space age, inspired by cult film ‘Barbarella’ – and perhaps the first landing on the moon in 1969.

Either way, this is the era to inject a little fantasy into your home.

Get the look

• Shag pile rugs are a must. White was a popular shade – the shaggier, the better.

• Vibrant colours look super-sixties if they clash: try reds and purples or hot pink and orange.

• Plastic furniture or blow-up pieces will add a space age look. Quirky shapes work best.

1970s: Going Groovy While traces of Sixties bohemian were evident in the early seventies, an injection of all-out glamour came as a result of extravagant glam rock stars and arrival of the ‘disco’ era. With it came a flurry of glitter and luxurious textures – think crushed velvet and fake fur. At home furnishings followed: warm tones like oranges, reds and browns topped the popularity stakes while disco divas added an accent of pink, lime or yellow. Beanbag chairs and lava lamps added to the groovy vibes, while shag pile carpets adorned floors. Plus, sliding glass doors became a state-of-the-art feature.

Get the look

• Bedspreads came in key colours– go for yellows, browns, greens or oranges.

• Candle displays add a chilled ‘70s vibe. Buy oversized, thick-set candles.

• Faux Fur will bring a touch of glamour to your home. This wasn’t just limited to throws, either, but couches, chairs and ‘love seats’, too.

February 2011

Print cushions THE One.

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1980s: Florals and Frills

Q Home Decor

The 1980s was an era of excess and everything was supersized: big hair, big shoulder pads, chunky jewellery, over-the-top make-up and hit shows such as Dallas, with even bigger stars like Joan Collins emerging. With such overwhelming images all around, the same approach was made at home. Patterns were floral (the bigger the better, naturally) and the colour palette was either bold hues (golds, reds and blacks, a la Dallas) or pastel tones of peach, pistachio and salmon pink. Mirrors were also big; carried through from the disco era of the 1970s, and reflected the ‘look at me’ attitude of the time.

Get the Look: • Floral wall print, Mr Perswall

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Floral patterns can be applied to almost anything you please, from walls and curtains to sofas, chairs and bedcovers.

Carpets are the floor covering of choice; go for short and plush cuts, with colours like blue and pink.

Wall mirrors are a must: try wall-to-wall glass mirrors in bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling in the bedroom (or on wardrobe doors), gold plated frames in living spaces and a Hollywood-style dressing room with bulbs around your mirror.

2000s: Mix and Match

While society remains style-conscious, the noughties recession prompted a reassessment of spending big. In the first decade, homeowners resisted decking their new pads in the latest products and instead focused on creating comfy abodes with malleable décor. ‘Shabby chic’ and vintage trends have become firm favourites, with tatty items finding a new lease of life through reupholstering and revamping.

The ‘signature wall’ has made a comeback, too, where one key wall is decorated in a luxe, bold wallpaper and can be replaced at little expense. With more time spent at home, interiors have also seen a shift to cosier surrounds. The ‘home is where the heart is’ mentality has returned; and it looks better than ever.

Get the look

• Comfort is key; use your home as a stylish yet cosy retreat from daily stresses and strains.

• Old and new items can be combined with great effect; so paint that old dressing table, reupholster that favourite chair, and create your own fab look.

• Open-plan living has never been more important now that we all entertain at home. If you don’t have an open kitchen, find out about knocking down those adjoining walls.

February 2011

VW Flag cushion, The Rug Company

1990s : Muted Minimalism After the headache-inducing décor of the eighties, the nineties took a back-to-basics stance where the only shade worth having on your walls was beige or cream. The biggest name in the fashion world was Calvin Klein, whose designs were all about clean lines and minimalist style. Unlike the ‘80s, less became more. Right on cue, floorboards arrived to replace carpets; walls and doors were white; and windows were freed from net-curtains.

When it came to texture, soft and fluffy features were replaced with stainless steel and wrought iron. With a new sense of space and calm, Feng Shui became popular; a Chinese technique that sought to achieve a sense of well-being based on the flow of energy throughout the home and positioning of (minimal) furniture.

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Natural tones ruled for minimalism: use camels, beige or any shade of cream.

Leather sofas While pop stars like Bon Jovi and Kylie Minogue donned leather trousers, minimalists brought white or black leather sofas into their homes for a touch of cool comfort.

Scandanavian and European looks prevailed and IKEA reigned as a household name, so visit its Festival Centre branch for signature pieces.

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

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

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Bait, Hook & Reel In Your Fresh Catch On a Fishing Experience Of A Lifetime, Feel Like angling for Kingfish, Sheri, Barracuda, Hammour and a lot more are waiting.

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PROGRAMME INCLUDES: Exclusive 4 hours Fishing Charter - On a 33 Ft. Sports Fishing boat – Professional Skipper & Crew on board - Full Fishing Equipment provided, Fishing & Trolling Rods, Weights, Hooks & Bait - Fully Equipped with Fish Finder & GPS Coordinates of Fishing Points - Light refreshments served on board Each participant should carry valid, original identification on self for coastguard inspection

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Better…Bathrooms Bored of your bathroom? Sneak a glimpse at these latest looks and take yours from mediocre to amazing…

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ElEgant Era

If you like your bathroom to be clean and simple, go for high-end elegance and it will look effortlessly stylish, too. This ‘Persuade’ collection from Kohler provides the perfect fixtures: we love its petite vanities, whose clean lines and plentiful storage provide a secret place to pop unsightly toiletries. The symmetrical positioning of units, mirrors and lights (pictured) will also give a ‘hotel’ look and make the space super easy-to-use – just what you need first thing in the morning.

Get the look: Buy ‘Persuade’ at Al Hashimya Kohler, Samaya Building, Sheikh Zayed Road. Visit the website www.kohler.com

top tip:

Kohler

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A half-wallpapered wall (left) will allow you to change your colour scheme as you wish without having to redecorate the entire space. Go for neutral tiles and fixtures for maximum flexibility.

ClassiC VintagE

If you fancy a retro restyle, take a look at the rectangular lines of this bathroom set from Duravit. Its more traditional shape is ideal for homeowners after a family-friendly room, and its design features makes it user-friendly, too: note the bath’s wide ledge which provides the perfect mantelpiece on which to place products or hand towels, making everything within reach as you soak.

If your bathroom is small, this Series 1930 range also offers wall-mounted fixtures, leaving you with maximum floor space.

Get the look: Buy the ‘Series 1930’ range at Duravit, Dubai Airport Free Zone. Visit www.duravit.com

Tile matters: A patterned tile floor will add character – try coloured tiles or Moroccan or Spanish-style prints to set your desired tone February 2011

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Wooden monolith, Bagno Go organic with this quirky, wooden washbasin. We love its freestanding form and natural style – a real statement piece.

Casa Mia

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goldEn glamour

If you want a bathroom that drips with decadence, achieve it through the use of dark colours: black and gold just ooze classic Hollywood glamour. Black walls will give bathrooms a modern edge, while varying tones of gold will break up the darkness for a less intense look. Take a tip from Casa Mia’s Mimi Collection (pictured) and choose chrome brass fixtures (think shower, sink and taps) to complete the look. Spotlights will keep the room bright but, if your bathroom is big enough, put a jewel chandelier above your tub, and you can take truly indulgent dips beneath it.

Get the look: Shop at Casa Mia, Umm Suqeim building, Sheikh Zayed Road. www.casamiauae.com

midas Pedestal, Bagno If you want fashion and function, this new Italian sink by Galassia will cut a statuesque silhouette.

Keep it clean: Tiny bathroom? Go for a simple yet stylish white colour scheme to maximise your space

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Bright WhitE

If you’re stuck for space, a white colour scheme will create an illusion of extra room in small bathrooms, and bring a heightened sense of light. Freestanding fixtures work well in quaint spaces too; not only are they an ultra-modern alternative to more traditional designs, but less bulky too – which means extra space for you. If you’re prone to boredom when it comes to your interiors, white fittings are the perfect solution as they lend themselves to change; whether it’s a coloured wall or bold accessories and towels.

Get the look: Head to Bagno Bagno Design

Design’s showroom, Sheikh Zayed Road. Visit www.bagnodesign.org

Kallos, Kohler Want a bit of glitz in your bathroom? This spun-glass design proves even sinks don’t have to be boring.

mimi, Casa mia Keep it simple and strong with this deep, square-shaped basin.

Go for gold taps and details for full-on glamour.

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Pl gged In Be on the cutting edge with our monthly round-up of the latest household appliances.

Star buy

Sound Castle, LG

If you’re fed up of unsightly wires and plug extensions, this new high-end home cinema system from LG is a winner: it’s wireless. Look close enough and you’ll see a vertical slot for a Blu-Ray player, plus its surround sound speakers and slick look will make it a favourite with the technosavvy among you. AED9,999

Digital Photoframe, Sony Got a favourite photo?

We’ve found the glitziest of ways to put it on show; inside this seven-inch frame, set with real Swarovski crystals. In fact, it can store up to 4,000 photos and has sound to boot, which means you can play back videos recorded on your camera, too. But our favourite trick is to import MP3 music tracks and watch slideshows to our top tunes... AED449 February 2011

Energy Saving Bubble Scout Samsung’s latest launch in its long line of washing machine designs is all about energy efficiency: low temperatures provide 70% less energy consumption and bubbles and foam are released into the diamond-shaped drum in order to cushion clothes and prevent damage to your precious threads. What’s more, you can snag one in gloss-white or stainless steel. AED2,299

Aluminum Juicer Fancy a fruit juice in the morning? This Philips’ juicer will save you buying one on your way to work – and its silver/ black finish will look cool in your kitchen, too. If you’re not much of a ‘morning’ person, fret not – its extra large tube swallows up fruit and vegetables whole (even hardy apples), so you won’t have to spend precious minutes slicing fruit before the off...

AED585

Philips Power Iron This is an iron that’s been created to appeal to bachelors as well as the fairer sex: it comes in a robust toolbox-style package and, far from the usual white and pastel-coloured designs adorning irons today, this one only comes in dark colours with metallic accents – plus an extra ‘steam boost function’ that spouts continuous steam able to rid even the most stubborn of shirt creases. AED399

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Practical solutions for your household dilemmas

How do I… turn my bathroom into a wet room?

Six ways to wow rooms 1 MaxiMise space Wet rooms can work on bathrooms of all sizes. So, make a large space spectacular with a spa-like feel, convert an awkward space with standout tiling throughout, or maxmise a modest one by making it appear more spacious without bulky fixtures or awkward cubicles.

2 No bathiNg Wet rooms should dedicate themselves to an amazing shower and sink so, if you do want a bath in the same room (and have the space), have wall-to-ceiling glass erected around your wet room and place a freestanding tub outside.

3 terrific tiles Think about the feel you want your wet room to evoke; light cream, gold or taupe tiles will give a sense of space and light in an otherwise enclosed space. Or, for added ‘wow’ factor, experiment with lighting or have a pattern incorporated into the tiling.

4 iNside storage Have a tiled raised area or bench-style seat along the length or width of the wet room where you can place essential items, like shampoo and shower gel, without having to step outside to find them.

Kohler 5 added extras For a wet room with all the trimmings, speak to an expert about added extras such as underfloor heating, standout stone tiles, sound systems or mood lighting.

6 big is best Don’t be tempted to scrimp on costs with a mediocre shower.

Plump for an oversized head with a rainfall effect, fitted on the ceiling, and you’ll feel like you’re in a spa every day.

Installation Matters There’s no doubt about it; wet room installation is a job for the professionals. Adam Riccio, Operations Director of Under One Roof, (www.underoneroof.ae) tells us what to look out for…

Waterproof The whole room has to be watertight so it’s critical that the flooring and tiling is carried out correctly to ensure the floor is raised and sloped towards the drain.

Wall-to-wall As the wet areas are not enclosed, the best solution to protect the walls is to go for floor-toceiling tiles throughout.

Divide and conquer A true wet room is completely open plan but you can ask for a glass screen to be added (especially if your bathroom is small), which will provide the same effect but prevent your external toilet and towels being splashed.

On the wall For extra space, go for wall-hung basins and toilets. They’re not only modern and stylish but create a sense of space – and their position makes it a lot easier to mop the floor!

Timescale You should allow the whole wet room to take around four to seven days to complete. Time will vary depending on how many new fixtures you plan to change and how much tiling is being undertaken.

Budget basics Costs vary dramatically depending on the size of the bathroom and the choice of finish, so shop around and find the look you want, at a budget you can afford.

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Better Food

Eating in never tasted so good

Each issue we round up our top three takeaway joints, so you know who to call on your night off...

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February Shopping list

Treat… someone to a sweet treat from Kitsch

Cupcakes: Dubai’s first specialist cupcake bar is now open at DIFC – plus, it’s just launched a healthy range to meet special dietary needs, from eggless (‘Choco’) to dairy free (‘Lemoniscious’) so no-one need miss out…

Drink… mocktails. With Valentine’s Day falling on a dry Monday this year, we’re swapping real bubbles for ‘Mock Champagne’. Pop ginger ale, pineapple juice and white grape juice in your basket.

Bin… your kitchen waste in one of Hailo’s funky, swing-flap, stainless steel bins and you’ll shut the lid on odours while you’re at it. We love this bright red model. Buy one at Galleries Lafayette or Carrefour.

one for the kitchen

With cooler climes in February, the foodies among you may want to keep warm come dinnertime.

Which is why we love this Gala fondue set from Crate&Barrel. Go savoury with melted cheese and chunks of bread or try sweet with warm, melted chocolate inside and strawberries for dipping – perfect for a cosy night in or romantic Valentine’s treat for two. www.crateandbarrel.com

iN tHe mood for freNcH food? Continue the romance of February by snagging a copy of ‘The French Menu Cookbook’. Ideal for the lovebirds among you, it’s out April 11. www.amazon.com

HealtH Bites If you’re currently engaged in a battle of wills with your New Year diet, we’ve found one way to cut yourself a bit of guilt-free slack: Naked Pizza. Located at Dubai Marina, the new takeaway joint is the offspring of a mighty American chain whose concept is to create healthy pizzas. That means wholewheat bases, gluten-free options, all-natural tomato sauce and real mozzarella cheese – minus sugar and chemicals. Call 04 453 4313.

or visit www.nakedpizza.biz

TasTe oF The Town: Fish and Chips

Cater In:

Add another catering contact to your little black book so you can play host while the experts do the rest.

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai 04 318 6448 www.ritzcarlton.com They say: We cater for an array of private events, where we can provide a range of cuisines (be it for a casual buffet affair or more formal set menu) in the privacy of people’s homes, or at any chosen location outside the hotel.

Best for: Birthdays or anniversaries: with canapés, buffets and live cooking stations all available, what could be better than inviting your loved-ones to a private soiree at home, with fare created by the famous ‘Ritz’ name?

Cuisine: Expect everything from international fare to Arabic, Indian and Asian dishes.

Guests: 25 plus.

Minimum spend: 250AED per head (food only, excludes catering fee).

The Fish & Chips Room Crispy batter, chunky chips and all the trimmings make this popular haunt one to call when that fish and chips craving takes hold. If you fancy something other than cod, they do a great scampi or seafood option and the tastiest, chunkiest of crisplycoated chicken nuggets.

Location: JBR and the Green Community.

Contact: 04 427 0443 (JBR) or 04 885 9533 (Green Community).

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London Fish and Chips It doesn’t get much more British than a menu that names its dishes after famous UK spots. Try Oxford (fried cod fillet and chips) or Big Ben (fried hammour, six pieces of fried shrimp and chips).

If you feel guilty, go for their grilled fish menu – just don’t give up the chips.

Location: Motor City Contact: 800 566 366 www.londonfish-chips.com

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RoCk ‘n’ soLe pLaiCe We don’t just love the name of this new ‘plaice’ (sorry), but its menu too. Its traditional battered fish, chips and mushy peas is a must first-try and, if you think you can handle it, why not order a dessert too – hot bread and butter pudding tops the menu. Plus, with opening times of 8am to 1am you can get your fix at all hours.

Location: Al Safa Centre, Jumeirah Contact: 04 395 3722 or 04 395 3744 Stick on your fridge for takeaway numbers in a hurry

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‘Al dente’ means ‘to the tooth’ – which is how you test to see if the pasta’s ready; slightly firm yet tender to the bite’ impress your Guests!

coffee taGliatelle with shrimp sauce Serves 4

Coffee Tagliatelle with Shrimp Sauce

Passionate About Pasta

Chef Marco Turatti of Al Fresco, Crowne Plaza Dubai’s Italian trattoria, shares five mouthwatering ways to cook pasta like Mama made…

Great for dinner parties

Black taGliolini with loBster and Zucchini sauce Serves 4 refined wheat flour • 400g 4 egg yolks • 2g salt • 10g squid ink • 1 garlic clove, chopped • 5g onion, chopped • 10g extra virgin oil • 3gs salt • 2g crushed black pepper • 20g cherry tomatoes • 100g tomatoes • 100ml fish stock • 2g rosemary sprig • 100g zucchini • 400g lobster tails • 1. For the pasta, knead the refined wheat February 2011

flour, egg yolks, two grams of salt and squid ink together in a bowl for 10minutes until it reaches a tight consistency, then set aside for 10minutes.

2. Roll the dough out into sheets, 3mm thick, and cut it into thin, long strands at about 2mm in thickness.

3. Cook the pasta in boiling water, with salt, for four minutes or until al dente.

Strain and set aside.

4. For the sauce, add the virgin oil to a hot pan, followed by the chopped garlic, onion, cherry tomatoes and whole tomatoes.

5. Simmer until the tomatoes are mashed together in a wholesome puree form.

6. Add to the tomatoe mix the fish stock, lobster and zucchini.

7. Finally, add the pasta and toss well until the sauce evenly covers the pasta.

8. Serve the dish hot with an optional garnish of a scented rosemary sprig and a lobster head.

refined wheat flour • 400g 4 egg yolks • 2g salt • 6g Nescafe coffee • 1 garlic clove, chopped • 5g onion, chopped • 10g extra virgin oil • 3g salt • 2g crushed black pepper • 20g cherry tomatoes • 400g jumbo shrimps • 100ml fish stock • 1. For the pasta, knead the refined wheat flour, egg yolks, two grams of salt and dry Nescafe coffee together in a bowl for 10minutes, until it reaches a tight consistency. Set aside for 10minutes.

2. Roll the dough out into sheets, 3mm thick, and cut it into strips with a knife.

3. Cook the pasta in boiling water for four minutes or until it is al dente. Strain and set aside.

4. Pour the oil into a hot plan, followed by the chopped garlic, onion and cherry tomatoes. Simmer together until the tomatoes become mashed in a puree form.

5. Add all of the shrimps to the sauce and cook through.

6. Blend in the fish stock and then add the pasta, tossing it well until the sauce is evenly distributed.

7. Serve hot.

Better Food

faB family meal

farfalloni with pesto sauce Serves 4 refined wheat flour • 400g 4 egg yolks • 2g salt • 20g tomato puree • 1 garlic clove, chopped • 5g onions, chopped • 60g extra virgin olive oil • 3g salt • 2g crushed black pepper • 100g parmesan cheese, grated • 100g fresh basil leaves • 50g pine nuts • 50g pecorino cheese • 1. For the pasta, knead the refined wheat flour, egg yolks, salt and tomato puree in a bowl.

2. Knead for 10 minutes until the dough reaches a tight consistency and then set aside for 10minutes.

3. Roll the dough out into sheets, 3mm thick, and make into rectangles, then fold it again to form a bow.

4. Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling water for four minutes or until al dente.

Strain and set aside.

5. Blend the rest of the ingredients (excluding the parmesan and basil) into a coarse pesto paste.

6. Put a spoon of the paste on the bottom of a plate and place the pasta on top.

7. Garnish with grated parmesan cheese, basil and a trickle of olive oil.

chopped • 5g10gonion, extra • 3g salt extra virgin oil • 2g crushed black pepper • 20g cherry tomatoes • 400g tomatoes • 100ml vegetable stock • 100g parmesan cheese, grated • 2g fresh basil leaves • 1. For the pasta, knead the refined wheat flour, egg yolks, salt and spinach in a bowl for 10minutes and then set aside for a further 10minutes.

2. Roll the dough out into sheets, 3mm thick and cut into diamond shapes using a sharp knife.

3. Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling water, alongwith the spinach, for four minutes or until it is al dente. Strain and set aside.

4. Add the oil to a hot pan and then add in the chopped garlic, onion and tomatoes and simmer until it forms a puree. Finally add in the vegetable stock.

5. Add the pasta to the aforementioned sauce and toss together well.

6. Garnish with basil and parmesan cheese and serve hot.

speedy supper

Green maltaGliati with tomato sauce Serves 4 refined wheat flour • 400g 4 egg yolks • 2g salt • 20g spinach • 1 garlic clove, chopped • Saffron Pappardelle with Caccio Pepe Sauce

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creamy comfort food

saffron pappardelle with caccio pepe sauce Serves 4 refined wheat flour • 400g 4 egg yolks • 2g salt • 10g saffron • 200g caccio cheese • 50g parmesan cheese • 15g black pepper • 50g vegetable stock • 1. For the pasta, knead the refined wheat flour, egg yolks, salt and saffron in a bowl for 10minutes, until tight, and then set aside for 10minutes.

2. Roll the dough out into sheets, 3mm thick and cut into 2cm broad strips.

3. Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling water for four minutes or until al dente.

Strain and set aside.

4. Put all of the other ingredients into a bowl and mix together until they achieve a creamy texture.

5. Add in the cooked pasta and toss until uniformly mixed. Serve hot.

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Stores Guide arabian center, mirdif

Artikel

04 232 8339

04 347 2525

04 284 5754

Bayti

04 368 5145

marKet mall, Green community

Stone Gallery

Daiso

The Warehouse

04 347 0220

Homes R Us

04 284 5736

Dwell

04 232 5435

ACE

Under One Roof

04 323 2722

IKEA

04 203 7505

bur dubai / Karama

Marina

04 232 8919

mercato mall

Al Hufaiza Furniture

04 336 6646

Rugland

04 232 5790

Al Abbar Art Gallery

04 344 9595

ACE

04 338 1416

Carpetland

04 337 7677

Stokes

04 232 9251

Bombay & Zone

04 344 5994

Bagno

04 330 7775

Decoworld

04 336 6811

Table Art

04 232 6670

Kas Australia

04 344 1179

Casa Mia

04 339 0760

Marlin Furniture

04 334 6664

The Red Carpet

04 232 5755

National Iranian Carpets 04 349 9644

Casa Tua

04 339 7800

OFIS

04 335 2499

Rattan House

04 338 2977

burJuman

04 885 3208

SheiKh zayed road

ibn battuta mall

mirdif city center

Kani Home

04 368 5408

Better Life

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SouK madinat Jumeirah

Bhs

04 352 5150

Lifestyle

04 368 5699

Crate & Barrel

04 284 3151

Carré Blanc

04 295 3992

Descamps

04 355 5563

One World

04 366 5742

Freedom

04 284 5518

Toshkhana

04 366 8888

Grand Stores

04 352 3641

Pan Emirates

04 368 5372

Home Centre

04 284 3332

Hermes

04 351 1190

Table Art

04 366 9710

Lakeland

04 284 3460

SouK al bahar

Liwa Home

04 351 5353

Pottery Barn

04 606 2610

Al Sultani Furniture

04 420 3676

Sharief

04 355 3377

al ittihad road

Q Home Décor

04 284 3303

Tarrab

04 420 0244

Tanagra

04 355 0183

Better Life

Tehran Persian

04 420 0575

THE One

04 351 4424

Zsolnay

04 420 3682

Zara Home

04 359 9988

deira city centre

04 2680656

Jumeirah beach reSidence

oaSiS center Art Tower Frames Est. 04 339 3024 MFI Kitchens

04 339 3503

the villaGe mall

Better Life

04 424 3479

The Handicraft Gallery 04 339 3515

Carpetland

04 344 0646

Q Home Decor

Irony Home

04 342 2145

Al Jaber Gallery

04 295 4004

Cottage Chic

04 437 0268

Al Maya Household

04 334 9424

Zara Home

04 438 0650

Aminian Carpets

04 295 5379

Pride of Kashmir

04 295 0655

Karama

Regional Trading

04 295 1723

Siematic

Sia (Jawad Home)

04 295 6180

The White Co

04 295 6180

04 339 3515

al Quoz

Wafi

Amber Garden Furniture 04 323 2405

Bombay

04 324 5255

Exotica

04 340 2966

Faucher

04 324 6769

Falaknaz Habitat

04 340 4989

Frette/White Corner

04 324 2474

lamcy Plaza

Indigo Living

04 341 6388

La Boudoir

04 324 4555

Household Department 04 334 9424

Kidz Inc

04 340 5059

La Murrina Murano

04 324 4555

the dubai mall

Lifestyle

04 366 9845

Luz de Luna

04 341 66 85

Memoires

04 324 3001

@home

04 434 0877

Rugland

04 335 6610

Presotto Middle East 04 340 6443

VG New Trend

04 324 5430

Armani/Casa

04 437 3131

Baldi

04 339 9890

Collezione

04 434 0255

mall of the emirateS

Crystal Gallery

04 339 8774

Better Life

04 341 0716

Crystalline

04 339 8897

A go-to guide for those essential household buys

04 330 9295

Moving In

Bo Concept

04 341 4144

Dubai Home Collection 04 339 8855

Bois & Chiffons

04 341 0519

Ethan Allen

04 339 8631

Crystal Casa

04 341 1402

Index Living Mall

04 339 8631

Flamant Home Interiors 04 341 3533

Iwannagohome!

04 339 8631

Four Seasons Ramesh 04 334 9090

Kreiss

04 339 8978

Home Centre

04 341 4441

Lalique

04 339 8451

Home Design

04 323 3370

Merinos

050 887 4893

IDdesign

04 341 3434

Mesgarzadeh

04 339 9930

Jashanmal

04 347 1715

Mitchi

04 339 9084

Maison Decor

04 409 9000

Mumbai Se

04 434 0626

Marina

04 800 4360

Yves Delorme

04 339 8787

Marina Gulf

04 341 0314

Zwilling

04 434 0725

Miri

04 341 1000

Red Carpet

04 340 9924

feStival centre

Table Art

04 341 3663

ACE

The Living Zone

04 341 1220

February 2011

800 ASK ACE

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THE One is a go-to spot for those after lighting

accessories in all shapes and sizes; from faux-jewel fixtures to pendant lamps and cute lampshades for your bedside table. Their ever-changing collections means there’s something to suit every style. www.theoneplanet.com Crystal Plus is a must-see if you’re on the market for a chandelier. The Bohemian crystal specialists offer a selection of over 100 models and an array of colours, so you’ll be spoilt for choice. www.crystalplus.net

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