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New Year, New Look

We bring you the hottest interior trends for 2012

Catch of the Day

Impress your guests with fabulous fish recipes from Nautilius

Lounge Lovers

Living room looks you’ll be delighted to return home to...

area guide

At The Meadows with Lars Narfeldt

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Contents Features 8 Property of the Month Set up home a stone’s throw from the beach in this JBR two-bed apartment.

9 Loan Ranger Of-the-minute mortgage rates from Dubai’s leading banks.

10 Price is Right We round-up property figures in each of the city’s key developments.

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12 Cover Feature Take an inside look at a Scandanavian-style villa in The Meadows, and learn all you need-toknow about life in the community.

49 Better Interiors

Listings

Our pick of the hottest buys in the city and home interior tips from designer Julia Knight.

20 Property Management

36 Emirates Living

Better Homes’ expert consultant shares his management know-how.

In the rental market? Flick to p35 for an idyllic two-bed villa in The Springs, among others...

22 Short-term rentals

39 Palm Jumeirah

After a quick-fix home solution? A two-bed in Oceana serves as a stunning solution, see p23.

Live the dream in a spectacular six-bed villa, available on the M Frond now (see p40).

24 Dubailand

42 Abu Dhabi

Seeking a standout property? We have just the thing on p24 – a seven-bed Hattan villa...

From sea-view apartments to family villas, the UAE capital is brimming with options...

28 Downtown

44 Other Districts

Scan a stream of rental and sale properties on p28, from AED38,000.

Still not found what you’re looking for? Turn to p42 to browse nine standout properties elsewhere in Dubai.

55 Plugged In

45 Commercial

56 Better Food

Office-seekers should sneak a peek at all our latest offerings...

Fabulous fish recipes from Yas Viceroy’s top seafood eatery and the latest news for foodies.

32 Marina Take a look at myriad properties in Dubai’s water-side towers, from AED50,000 (to rent) to AED600,000 (for sale).

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50 Trendsetters Give your pad a facelift for the New Year with Julia Dempster’s style predictions for 2012.

52 Better Living Rooms We present four lounge looks you’ll be longing to retire to.

54 How Do I...

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Our guest expert shares her inside knowledge.

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Home Help

Property of the Month

Snap up this two-bed apartment and you’ll find that life’s a beach…

If you’re after sun, sea and sand 365 days a year, this two-bedroom property will place you in a winning position to achieve just that. Located at Jumeirah Beach Residence (near Dubai’s famous boutique- and cafédotted promenade, The Walk), the apartment puts you within easy reach of a beach resort-style life, all year round. (We’re already picturing morning jogs, sun-drenched dips, riding the surf and setting up a beach barbecue with friends.) Not only that, but the tower’s location is close to essential everyday amenities, from supermarkets and cafes to medical facilities and sport complexes. The parents among you will also be pleased to find a safe play area for little ones. Don’t delay; arrange a viewing of what’s set to be a rewarding investment property.

The Details

Available now!

Where is it? Shams 1, JBR, Marina District How many bedrooms? Two How big is it? 1,274.3 square feet How much does it cost?

AED 1,197,936 How do I find out more?

Contact Better Homes and quote reference number AP302170

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Home Help

Finance

Loan Ranger

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

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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 = 5.66 aeD 1 UsD = 3.67 aeD 1 eUrO = 4.67 aeD PRICES PER SQ/FT Sales Index Report - December2012 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

DUbAIlAND DIsTrICT

EMIrATEs lIvINg DIsTrICT

Min Price

Max Price

avg Price

Min Price/ sq.ft

Max Price/ sq.ft

avg Price/ sq.ft

Arabian ranches

1,899,995.00

4,300,000.00

2,822,223.94

748.03

1060.22

888.18

Dubai Investment Park

2,525,000.00

6,400,000.00

3,841,666

601.19

922.86

714.37

Emirates living

1,450,000.00

4,600,000.00

2812192

642.96

1285.63

977

Jumeirah Islands

5,000,000.00

7,828,000.00

6105600

943.40

1192.31

1079.19

COMMUNITY

Min Price

Max Price

avg Price

Min Price/ sq.ft

Max Price/ sq.ft

avg Price/ sq.ft

rentals

DUbAIlAND DIsTrICT

EMIrATEs lIvINg DIsTrICT JUMEIrAh DIsTrICT

MIrDIf DIsTrICT

Arabian ranches

115,000

400,000

179,333

47

77

60

Dubai Investment Park

200,000

230,000

210,000

39

50

46

barsha

195,000

295,000

245,000

50

53

51

Jumeirah

125,000

155,000

142,444

53

66

61

Umm suqeim

150,000

425,000

241,667

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30

24

Mirdif

75,000

140,000

101,667

42

47

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business bay

450,000.00

2,150,000.00

1138267.76

742.16

1036.82

855.87

DIfC

1,310,000.00

5,484,000.00

2,722,153.62

1169.06

1938.93

1594.76

Dubai Marina

419,999.00

5,000,000.00

1715361.67

687.78

2206.53

1037.34

Emirates living

730,000.00

1,250,000.00

1032500

814.21

930.85

870.13

Jumeirah lake Towers

275,000.00

1,890,000.00

704,874.77

445.39

1219.35

737.85

The Palm Jumeirah

1,450,000.00

7,500,000.00

4,015,000

714.64

2276.24

1472.68

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Al AwIr DIsTrICT

International City

18,000

25,000

22,667

34

38

35

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Downtown Dubai

75,000

380,000

138,426

86

212

132

Trade Centre

80,700

170,000

125,350

76

76

76

Discovery gardens

25,000

62,000

36,583

34

58

46

Emirates living

47,000

130,000

86,166

67

116

94

Jumeirah lake Towers

42,000

120,000

73,000

49

102

68

MIrDIf DIsTrICT

Mirdif

38,475

85,000

55,991

46

56

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MArINA DIsTrICT

Dubai Marina

48,000

675,000

109,711

49

146

85

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rentals

EMIrATEs lIvINg DIsTrICT

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Cover Feature

I love this place...

The Meadows Lars Narfeldt’s villa is steeped in stylish finds from around the globe; he shares an insight into his home and reveals why he loves life in one of Dubai’s greenest communities...

Images by Nasir Rauf, naisirauf.com

What prompted you to set up home here in The Meadows?

I’ve been in Dubai since 2004 and, back then, this was pretty much the only area to live if you wanted a villa. Before that my wife and I lived opposite the Emirate Towers on Sheikh Zayed Road, but it was very noisy. In terms of what brought me to the UAE, before my family and I came here we lived in Afghanistan – we always lived in war zones as I used to be with the United Nations, on the civilian side. After working in those zones for many years I got old and tired of sleeping in bad conditions and on bad bed sheets and eating bad food and managed to stumble in to a Scandinavian retail brand, I then later set up one of my own (Kollektion & Co) here in Dubai, selling regular and luxury Scandinavian furniture brands.

Did you decide to rent or buy?

We bought it. This was in 2004 so the prices were really too good to be true.

It was amazing. I wish I had seen the property boom coming – we bought a few houses at the time, but sold not long after because we were so focused on our own business and doing well with that, so we didn’t think ahead. But if we’d have been sitting on those for a while – wow.

Do you think Dubai is a good place to invest?

Absolutely, my wife and I have two companies that we own and run here.

We’ve come across quite a few strange laws, but there are also a lot of advantages.

For example, I don’t have to pay 75 per cent tax, like I would do in Sweden, so it makes much more sense.

How do you find the neighbourhood as a whole?

We lived here from the day the street opened and have always found it to be very private. There is another British couple I January 2012

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‘I think that a good home should reflect the personalities of the people living in the house’

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part Scottish), and there’s kids’ stuff that our sons have painted for us over the years. I also think that if you are born Scandinavian or Swedish or Danish, you’re naturally into your home making. I grew up with all the classic chairs you’ll see here – a Mathsson Jetson 1959 and an Arne Jacobsen egg chair from 1962.

It’s a very ‘Scandinavian’ style. Did you import the items?

Yes and most things here are originals. The egg chair is from 1963, our yellow chairs are actually from Boston, the red chairs from Germany and the table is from New York. Anyway, when you are born with that style, as most Swedes are, in the ‘50s ‘60s and ‘70s this was the standard kind of set up in any home. We like this type of style and, thanks to the US sitcom Mad Men, the rest of the world loves it too. This Scandinavian design that everyone talks about is no longer a geographical term but an aesthetics term. That’s the background to our interios, combined with the fact that, when I was in the UN the longest I lived anywhere was two years – sometimes only three months – so when we finally moved here we said we should create that home we’ve always wanted.

know of, who are fairly new, and an Iranian family whose daughters we know as they play with our youngest son. I find it a bit sad that we don’t really know our neighbours, but if you look at the way the area is built; we all drive in to drives, we have gates, the walls in the garden are high and everything is facing that way, so it’s easy to miss people.

What is there to do in the area?

We have two golf courses in the Emirates Hills, four community centres with four Choithrams and two Spinneys. We also have a Wagamama’s, Indian restaurants, Starbucks, Pizza Express and the Lakes Club for food and drink. In terms of sport, there’s tennis courts, football pitches and gyms – all for the residents. Each town centre also has a health care centre, there’s a clinic up the road and nail bars and barbers too – everything you need is here, it’s phenomenal. To get to January 2012

The Dubai Mall it takes 15 minutes, and with a new airport opening in Jebel Ali, it will take only 20 minutes to reach an airport.

Do you feel there’s anything missing?

No, if you want the beach it’s only 10 minutes away, if you want to dine out you have the Marina nearby or one of the best restaurants in Dubai – La Classique at the Emirates Golf Course – which has phenomenal food.

The new access road means you can get around very easily; you are at the Mall of the Emirates in no time, for example.

You’ve really made the villa your own; how would you sum up your interiors?

I think that a good home should reflect the personalities of the people living in the house, so it’s a personal style: the African pieces you’ll see are my wife’s style (she’s part Sierra Leonian, part Lebanese and

Where would you shop in Dubai for home furnishings?

We don’t tend to shop a lot here as there aren’t really any true Middle Eastern elements. But, if I did, perhaps it would be at a Christie’s Middle East auction. You could get furniture similar to the pieces we have from De Marco, too, or try furniture from THE One, which is similar. For accessories there is a shop called D.tales that I like.

Finally, Lars, are there any drawbacks to living here?

Well, we’ve been talking about moving a few times, just because the house is a little bit too big for us now that our two older sons have moved out. With all of us here it made sense, but now, with just the three of us, it’s a little bit big. But then we think, where would we move to? Financially the service charges are probably the best in town and in terms of amenities, such as shops, you have everything here you could possibly want.

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Love Thy Neighbourhood

The Meadows

All-you-need-to-know about living in one of the city’s most family-friendly neighbourhoods...

Renting Sprawling neighbourhoods of pictureperfect villas form the green, familyfriendly community of The Meadows.

Tree-dotted streets, pristine pathways and groomed greenery set the scene here; a setting that proves popular with parents due to its safe, security-monitored surrounds and communal play areas – ideal spots for little ones to play. When it comes to the properties themselves, would-be tenants can rent or buy here.

Take your pick from villas with threeto six-bedrooms, all of which come with ample parking. Pools (personal and communal) prove the cherry on the top, perhaps followed by its convenient location: off Sheikh Zayed Road (and part of the Emirates Living district), placing you in close proximity to schools, shopping malls and the rest of the city…

Shopping and a bite Set up home in The Meadows and you’ll have the best of both worlds; essential grocery stores and quality eateries, both just minutes away. The former can be

found at the heart of the community; Meadows Village and the Meadows Town Centre. These quaint shopping hubs house a Spinneys (ideal for those essential everyday items) and a scattering of handy shops and cafes, including the likes of Costa Coffee (an ideal stop off for busy mums). On the higher-end scale is the five-star Address Montgomerie Dubai – a hotel that’s not only home to views of the world-class Emirates Golf Club but quality eateries too. At the golf club, Le Classique (04 380 222) is a show of polished woods, pea green interiors and quality French cuisine – it’s headed by award-winning chef, Francois Porte. It’s views across the golf course, meanwhile, serve as a winning spot day or night.

Nineteen (04 363 1275) is also not to be missed, set before an idyllic backdrop of rolling greens and serving what is a fabulous Friday a la carte-style brunch.

Leisure time Those of you who want to perfect your swing will find few finer spots to tee off close to home than the Emirates Golf Club (dubaigolf.com), a Majlis

championship course that offers 36 holes of golf, no less, and is the only course of its kind to offer night golf – so you needn’t hang up your clubs if you’re at work all week. If you prefer sports of another ilk, Meadows Village has just the thing: Hayya! (hayya.ae) A residents’ members’ club, here you can turn a hand to all manner of activities, from tennis and squash on its courts to swimming in its pool or, for those of you who prefer to just relax during your time off, a sauna and steam room.

Schooling With such family-friendly surrounds on your doorstep, it’s no surprise that quality schools are not far away. GEMS (gemsworldacademy.com) is a renowned international school that sits just a five-minute drive away. If it’s a British curriculum you’re after, meanwhile, pay a visit to the Dubai British School (dubaibritishschool.ae). On top of these two popular choices are The Dubai International Academy (diadubai.com) and Emirates International School (eischool.com).

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Property Picks

Want to set up home in The Meadows? We pluck our top two properties from the market this month‌ Villa for rent Make for Meadows 2 to find this five-bedroom villa, available to rent soon. Take up a tenancy here and it has all the makings of a problemfree experience thanks to a maintenance contract with an external company, Hitches and Glitches, which gives both the landlord and tenant peace of mind should a maintenance issue arise. Inside, the breakfast counter has been removed to create more cupboard space while, outside, part of the garden has been tiled to allow for entertaining (it’s a perfect space for a barbecue). Out in the wider community, a communal swimming pool and play areas for kids are within easy reach and the Emirates International School and Dubai British School are located within the development itself.

Facts and figures: AED 260,000 (per annum), 4,500 square feet.

Contact: BH Consultant Martina Plumley and quote reference number VI302749.

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Villa for sale Meadows 2 is one of the most desired areas within the Emirates Living District, making this five-bed villa a real must-see in the community. A ‘Type 11’ property, this hometo-be has had extensive upgrades inside and out. In fact, step inside and the attention to detail in every room is plain to see, from its brand new quality kitchen to the quality flooring that has been placed throughout the villa, including its bathrooms. What’s more, this sought-after address is ready and waiting to be moved in to – but, don’t just take our word for it, arrange a viewing and take a look at its fine, upgraded features for yourself.

Facts and figures: AED 4,750,000, 3,970 square feet.

Available now.

Contact: BH Consultant Philip Whittam and quote reference number VI222621.

Sales prices at a glance:

Rental prices at a glance:

Three-bed villa: From AED3million Four-bed villa: From AED3.3million Five-bed villa: From AED3.9million Six-bed villa: From AED4.8million

Three-bed villa: From AED190,000 Four-bed villa: From AED200,000 Five-bed villa: From AED240,000 Six-bed villa: From AED300,000

For more properties in The Meadows, contact BH Consultant Nick Nuziale on 050 600 6533

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1 BR 796 sq. ft.

Sadaf 2 DuBaI MaRIna A place to call home Presley Remedious (Ref # APM215128)

aed 105,000

2 BR 1302 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

SahaB 1 DuBaI MaRIna The best of city living Maria Christine Maglaque (Ref # APM212617)

aed 115,000

2 BR 1392 sq. ft.

The Business of Managing ProPerTy Kosta Giannopoulos, Better Homes Head of Property Management, says leave the troubleshooting to the experts…

January 2012

CluSter 42 JuMeIRah IslanDs Understated luxury Presley Remedious (Ref # VIM209113)

aed 280,000

4 BR 5000 sq. ft.

Our business is people, property and problem solving. Though we try to anticipate problems, they’re an inevitable part of life for the tenant and the landlord.

What we do best is find solutions for both parties as quickly as possible. Our 19 years of experience means we’ve seen almost all of the issues that may arise and have the solutions and team necessary to solve them efficiently. Issues exist in varying degrees of urgency and complexity; from blocked

Sky gardenS (difC) DIFC A desirable address Murad Ali Dib (Ref # APM291115)

aed 220,000

3 BR 4714 sq. ft.

drains to pest control and from burned bulbs to broken door handles. The goal of our division is to try and prevent these issues and handle them professionally if and when they occur. Whether you’re dealing with issues in your home or on behalf of a tenant, these can be frustrating, expensive and time consuming. We’re here to enable the outsourcing of your property maintenance and management; so, relax and leave the stress to us.

New Building in Motor City

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Great rents from just AED 42,000!

Newbridge Hill – Better Homes offers distinctive 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments in Newbridge

Hill, Uptown Motor City, a self-contained residential development for anyone who enjoys the experience of living in a community that is truly exclusive in every sense.

Size (starting from) 1 BR’s at 1,094 sq. ft. | 2 BR’s at 1,640 sq. ft. | 3 BR’s at 2,188 sq. ft.

Property features Comfortable living area | Large dining area that can accommodate a 6-seater table | Spacious en-suite bedrooms | Fitted wardrobes | Breakfast bar | Open plan kitchen inclusive of electric cooker, washer/dryer and refrigerator

Community facilities Pool | Gym | Kid’s play area | Parks and garden | Pedestrian walkways | World-class sports facilities | Retail outlets

Payment terms 1 BR’s from AED 42,000 | 2 BR’s from AED 70,000 | 3 BR’s from AED 83,000 | Up to 6 cheques* accepted

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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.

Exclusive to Better Homes

al thayyal 4 The GReens Ideal family living Kristina Titova (Ref # APM302729)

Exclusive to Better Homes

aeD 15,000 2 BR 1331 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

SaDaf 7 DuBai MaRina Spacious with great finishes Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM300543)

Dec tower 1 DuBai MaRina Brand new luxury apartments Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM229013)

January 2012

moSela eMiRaTes LivinG Central and prestigious location Khushbu Bhatia (Ref # APM301550)

Exclusive to Better Homes

aeD 12,000

1 BR 742 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

aeD 13,020

GolDcreSt ViewS 1

aeD 18,000

marina DiamonD 5

1 BR 1248 sq. ft.

2 BR 1739 sq. ft.

JuMeiRah Lake ToweRs Fully furnished with style and class Khushbu Bhatia (Ref # APM300070)

DuBai MaRina Modern living at its best Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM215255)

oceana - atlantic The PaLM JuMeiRah Stunning design Kristina Titova (Ref # APM301305)

aeD 32,010

2 BR 1709 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

aeD 10,020

rimal 5

aeD 10,020

reehan 2

1 BR 960 sq. ft.

1 BR 714 sq. ft.

DuBai MaRina Fully furnished with style and class Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM297150)

DownTown DuBai Idyllic surroundings Sabah Gazi (Ref # APM215245)

aeD 23,010

3 BR 1925 sq. ft.

aeD 12,510

1 BR 944 sq. ft.

Green Community West

Short-term rentals

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Live your dream in a place you can call home

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 from AED 2,300,000

Townhouses from AED 180,000

Bungalows from AED 2,600,000

Bungalows from AED 190,000

Family villas from AED 3,200,000

Family villas from AED 200,000

*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 Exclusive to Better Homes

South WeSt ApArtmentS DuBai investment PaRk Excellent value Nicole Burt (Ref # AP301924)

Exclusive to Better Homes

AeD 625,000

1 BR 933 sq. ft.

lAke ApArtmentS DuBai investment PaRk Competitive price, call now Nicole Burt (Ref # AP22678)

AeD 585,000

1 BR 909 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

hAttAn aRaBian Ranches Quintessential luxury living William Verster (Ref # VI302040)

AeD 10,300,000

7 BR 8000 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

SAheel villAS aRaBian Ranches Meticulously planned development Rita Mouawad (Ref # VI37672)

January 2012

toWnhouSe DuBai investment PaRk A desirable address Conny Mathei (Ref # VI298588)

SAvAnnAh aRaBian Ranches A prestigious address William Verster (Ref # VI302388)

AeD 6,990,000

5 BR 5397 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

AeD 2,525,000

GC phASe 2 WeSt

AeD 2,190,000

Foxhill 8

3 BR 4200 sq. ft.

DuBai investment PaRk Affordable luxury Hannah Bakshani (Ref # VI290960)

AeD 2,650,000

4 BR 4200 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

AeD 3,100,000

3 BR 3324 sq. ft.

the villA DuBailanD Varied architectural styles Wael Gomaa (Ref # VI11212)

5 BR 3600 sq. ft.

DuBailanD Competitive price, call now Florin Rusu (Ref # AP301912)

AeD 1,000,000

2 BR 2002 sq. ft.

Arabian Ranches

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Buy | Sell | Rent

Contact Better Homes’ Senior Arabian Ranches specialist, Rene Dsouza Find a quality villa, tenant or buyer and achieve immediate returns from your property. Receive assistance with property presentation, organisation of open house events and comprehensive marketing services. Advertise your property on bhomes.com and other online and offline media.

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Dubailand

DiCkenS CirCuS 3 DuBailanD A stunning family home Julieta Kitova (Ref # AP302418)

FOR RENt

GAzelle / Al reem 1 aRaBian Ranches Friendly neighborhood Joanne Derrick (Ref # VI284841)

luxury villAS DuBai investment PaRk A motivated seller!

Liudmila Shapedko (Ref # VI266925)

AeD 110,000

3 BR 2142 sq. ft.

FAmily villA DuBai investment PaRk Ideal family living Nicole Burt (Ref # VI302161)

AeD 230,000

5 BR 5900 sq. ft.

AeD 125,000

2 BR 1800 sq. ft.

AeD 4,700,000 6 BR 7075 sq. ft.

SAheel villAS aRaBian Ranches Fully upgraded property Jacqueline Hunter Holt (Ref # VI301562)

AeD 325,000

5 BR 5308 sq. ft.

ASk the AGent mASumA noorAni, property SuperviSor Motor City is a buzzing community. All units have now been handed over. So, tenants looking for quality apartments with good finishing can get studios, 1, 2 & 3 bed apartments that mostly come with store rooms, covered car parks and kitchen appliances. The location also offers easy access to Barsha and Jebel Ali. Amenities in the area include pools, gymnasiums, and play areas. The community also has numerous cafes, restaurants, medical centres, banks and supermarkets.

January 2012

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DubAilAnD - beSt oF the reSt...

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

FOR SALE FRoM AED 230,000

FOR RENt FRoM AED 20,000

Dubailand, Al Waha Villas

2 BR

Dubailand, Al Waha Apartments

2 BR

Arabian Ranches, Gazelle / Al Reem 1

3 BR

Dubai Investment Park, Bungalow

4 BR

Arabian Ranches, Gazelle / Al Reem 1

3 BR

Arabian Ranches, Gazelle / Al Reem 1

3 BR

Arabian Ranches, Gazelle / Al Reem 1

3 BR

Arabian Ranches, Gazelle / Al Reem 1

3 BR

Arabian Ranches, Gazelle / Al Reem 1

3 BR

Arabian Ranches, Gazelle / Al Reem 1

3 BR

Arabian Ranches, Gazelle / Al Reem 2

2 BR

Arabian Ranches, Gazelle / Al Reem 1

3 BR

Arabian Ranches, Gazelle / Al Reem 2

2 BR

Arabian Ranches, Gazelle / Al Reem 3

3 BR

Arabian Ranches, Gazelle / Al Reem 3

3 BR

Arabian Ranches, Gazelle / Al Reem 3

3 BR

Arabian Ranches, Gazelle / Al Reem 3

3 BR

Arabian Ranches, Gazelle / Al Reem 3

3 BR

Arabian Ranches, Gazelle / Al Reem 3

3 BR

IMPZ, Lago Vista

Studio 498 sq. ft.

IMPZ, Lago Vista

Studio 511 sq. ft.

IMPZ, Lago Vista

2 BR

Arabian Ranches, Palmera 1

2 BR

Dubai Investment Park, Ritaj - Block G

3 BR

Dubailand, Sector 2 - 11B4

1 BR

Dubailand, Sector 2 - 8D6

3 BR

Dubailand, Sector 2 - 9A6

1 BR

1823 sq. ft.

AED 1,350,000 (Ref # VI297036)

A motivated seller!

Wael Gomaa

2456 sq. ft. AED 1,844,995 (Ref # VI301717)

Great family home

Adrian Popica

2456 sq. ft. AED 1,850,000 (Ref # VI1579)

Fully upgraded property

William Verster

2724 sq. ft. AED 1,900,000 (Ref # VI164324)

Invigorating atmosphere

Ali Tabrizi

2292 sq. ft. AED 1,950,000 (Ref # VI300127)

Large plot 1857 sq. ft.

Darius Ganda AED 1,399,995 (Ref # VI298786)

Now’s the time to make the move 1781 sq. ft.

Darius Ganda

AED 1,330,000 (Ref # VI69002)

Amazing value

Nick Nuziale

2436 sq. ft. AED 1,720,000 (Ref # VI57431)

Prized location

Sachin Das

2540 sq. ft. AED 1,899,995 (Ref # VI300581)

Excellent value

Adrian Popica

2564 sq. ft. AED 1,950,000 (Ref # VI302339)

Be where it all happens

AED 230,000 (Ref # AP300329)

Attractive investment opportunity

Tulay ozcan AED 715,000

Easy living 2219 sq. ft.

Ayham Jbara

AED 245,000 (Ref # AP300415)

Amazing value 1280 sq. ft.

Sue Verster

(Ref # AP301466) Sana Hajjar

AED 2,000,000(Ref # VI171847)

Exceptional deal!

Hannah Bakshani

2626 sq. ft. AED 1,350,000 (Ref # AP301736)

Brand new 835 sq. ft.

Nicole Burt AED 592,850

Premier location 1575 sq. ft.

Wael Gomaa AED 1,258,155 (Ref # AP81890)

Premier location 946 sq. ft.

(Ref # AP81819)

Wael Gomaa AED 599,000 (Ref # AP299329)

A prestigious address

Tarek Gouda

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1829 sq. ft.

AED 55,800

Inspection will impress

(Ref # APM293170) Leah Talastas

4200 sq. ft. AED 2,600,000 (Ref # VI298549)

A place to call home

Susan Brand

2456 sq. ft. AED 1,844,995 (Ref # VI301717)

Great family home

Adrian Popica

2456 sq. ft. AED 1,850,000 (Ref # VI1579)

Fully upgraded property

William Verster

2724 sq. ft. AED 1,900,000 (Ref # VI164324)

Invigorating atmosphere

Ali Tabrizi

2292 sq. ft. AED 1,950,000 (Ref # VI300127)

Large plot

Darius Ganda

2436 sq. ft. AED 1,720,000 (Ref # VI57431)

Prized location

Sachin Das

2540 sq. ft. AED 1,899,995 (Ref # VI300581)

Excellent value

Adrian Popica

2564 sq. ft. AED 1,950,000 (Ref # VI302339)

Be where it all happens

Sue Verster

4 BR 4200 sq. ft. AED 2,650,000 (Ref # VI290960) Dubai Investment Park, GC Phase 2 West Affordable luxury Hannah Bakshani

Arabian Ranches, Hattan

7 BR

Arabian Ranches, La Avenida

6 BR

IMPZ, Lago Vista

Studio 511 sq. ft.

IMPZ, Lago Vista

2 BR

Dubai Investment Park, Luxury Villas

6 BR

Arabian Ranches, Palmera 1

2 BR

Dubailand, Skycourts Tower A

2 BR

Dubailand, Skycourts Tower D

1 BR

8000 sq. ft. AED 10,300,000 (Ref # VI302040)

Quintessential luxury living 5172 sq. ft.

William Verster

AED 7,467,888 (Ref # VI250363)

Meticulously planned development Darius Ganda AED 20,000

Sizeable value appreciation 1400 sq. ft. AED 45,000

Excellent finish

(Ref # APM302102) Richard Magu Kamau (Ref # APM298246) Richard Magu Kamau

7075 sq. ft. AED 4,800,000 (Ref # VI301195)

A place to call home 2219 sq. ft.

Susan Brand AED 2,000,000 (Ref # VI171847)

Exceptional deal!

1271 sq. ft.

Hannah Bakshani AED 48,000

Amazing value 742 sq. ft.

Amazing value

(Ref # AP302384) Catherine Mulligan

AED 27,000

(Ref # AP301021) Nina Pekina

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Downtown

downtown

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

FOR SALE Exclusive to Better Homes

ChurChill residenCy Business Bay Contemporary style/layout Sana Hajjar (Ref # AP296760)

MiskA 3 Downtown DuBai Exceptionally rewarding investment Thomas Bunker (Ref # AP236324)

the Address dubAi MAll Downtown DuBai Landmark address Roy Yacoub (Ref # AP266540)

January 2012

Exclusive to Better Homes

Aed 970,000

2 BR 1307 sq. ft.

exeCutive tower J Business Bay An investors dream!

Tarek Gouda (Ref # AP301823)

Aed 1,649,888

the index (one CentrAl PArk)

Aed 1,850,888

the index (one CentrAl PArk)

2 BR 1310 sq. ft.

1 BR 698 sq. ft.

DiFC Competitive price, call now Pravin Patrick DMello (Ref # AP299995)

DiFC Premier location Megan Nadine Smith (Ref # AP297383)

Aed 1,784,250

liMestone house

Aed 1,300,000

MiskA 4

Aed 3,099,999

tAJer residenCes

3 BR 2379 sq. ft.

1 BR 893 sq. ft.

2 BR 1890 sq. ft.

DiFC Understated luxury Pooja Barooah (Ref # AP82385)

Downtown DuBai A motivated seller!

Thomas Bunker (Ref # AP258520)

Downtown DuBai Just move in Deborah Staines (Ref # APM217000)

Aed 1,950,000

2 BR 1668 sq. ft.

Aed 1,651,888

1 BR 1188 sq. ft.

Aed 2,175,000

2 BR 1453 sq. ft.

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burJ views Downtown DuBai Amazing value Ghada Ghannam (Ref # AP302625)

FOR RENT

Aed 80,000

1 BR 928 sq. ft.

exeCutive tower F Business Bay Close to all amenities Tarek Gouda (Ref # AP302247)

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Aed 78,000

2 BR 1433 sq. ft.

MAyFAir tower Business Bay

Aed 38,000 1 BR 597 sq. ft.

Amazing value Fabio Lombardi (Ref # AP301533)

liberty house

Aed 125,000

2 BR 1300 sq. ft.

DiFC Central and prestigious location Pravin Patrick DMello (Ref # AP243229)

sky GArdens (diFC) DiFC Affordable luxury Shazia Shafi Esmail (Ref # AP242804)

Aed 75,000

1 BR 864 sq. ft.

PArk PlACe tRaDe CentRe

Aed 85,000 1 BR 915 sq. ft.

A prestigious address Wafa Ghannam (Ref # AP294274)

the Address dubAi MAll Downtown DuBai 5 Star hotel living with everything you need Pooja Barooah (Ref # AP266384)

Aed 89,000

stuDio 599 sq. ft.

ZAnZebeel 1 Downtown DuBai Spacious with great finishes Shashi Mashruwala (Ref # AP301383)

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Aed 95,000

1 BR 1795 sq. ft.

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Downtown

downtown - best oF the rest...

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

FOR SALE FROM AED 539,700 Downtown Dubai, Burj Al Nujoom

Studio 466 sq. ft.

Downtown Dubai, Burj Al Nujoom

2 BR

AED 539,700

A motivated seller!

1561 sq. ft.

FOR RENT FROM AED 38,000

(Ref # AP65578) Roy Yacoub

AED 1,500,000 (Ref # AP302055)

Brand new luxury apartments

David Lawes

Downtown Dubai, Burj 2 BR 1348 sq. ft. AED 1,651,652 Views A - West Tower Competitive price, call now

(Ref # AP257699)

Business Bay, Churchill Residency

1 BR

(Ref # AP285426)

Business Bay, Churchill Residency

2 BR

Business Bay, Executive Tower B

1 BR

Business Bay, Executive Tower H

3 BR

Business Bay, Executive Tower M

2 BR

Business Bay, Executive Tower M

3 BR

Downtown Dubai, Kamoon 1

1 BR

DIFC, Liberty House

Studio 456 sq. ft.

DIFC, Park Tower A

1 BR

Downtown Dubai, Reehan 1

2 BR

Downtown Dubai, Reehan 4

1 BR

Business Bay, Scala Tower

Studio 491 sq. ft.

DIFC, Sky Gardens

4 BR

Downtown Dubai, South Ridge 6

3 BR

Downtown Dubai, The Lofts - East

1 BR

January 2012

1031 sq. ft.

AED 773,825

Ambitious initiative 1307 sq. ft.

Roy Yacoub AED 1,355,125

Ambitious initiative 1253 sq. ft.

(Ref # AP301746) Roy Yacoub

AED 918,000

Competitive price, call now 2088 sq. ft. AED 2,150,000

A great family option 1506 sq. ft.

Thomas Bunker

(Ref # AP301817) Mohammad Khalid Khan (Ref # AP299030) Aneliya Miladinova

AED 1,520,000 (Ref # AP302217)

A motivated seller!

Liudmila Shapedko

3272 sq. ft. AED 2,900,000 (Ref # AP48079)

Amazing value 954 sq. ft.

Roy Yacoub AED 1,200,000 (Ref # AP300982)

Excellent value

Tarek Gouda AED 900,000

Excellent value 780 sq. ft.

Binu Abraham AED 1,199,000

Exquisitely designed 1258 sq. ft.

(Ref # AP300531) Nina Pekina

AED 1,575,000

Open to offers 818 sq. ft.

(Ref # AP262917)

(Ref # AP173988) Deborah Staines

AED 1,150,000

Prized location

(Ref # AP9714) Conny Mathei

AED 450,000

A motivated seller!

(Ref # AP298929) Liudmila Shapedko

5404 sq. ft. AED 6,800,000 (Ref # AP300307)

Panoramic views 2102 sq. ft.

Nick Nuziale AED 3,030,000 (Ref # AP298790)

Exceptional deal!

869 sq. ft.

Elen Manukyan AED 900,000

Central and prestigious location

(Ref # AP281252) Wassim Abdallah

Downtown Dubai, 8 Boulevard Walk

1 BR

Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa

3 BR

880 sq. ft.

AED 85,000

A prestigious address 2663 sq. ft. AED 310,000

World class development

(Ref # AP266268) Anita Pens (Ref # AP301960) Sharon Sweet

Downtown Dubai, Burj 1 BR 727 sq. ft. AED 75,000 Views B - Central Tower Central and prestigious location

(Ref # AP302414)

DIFC, Dusit Thani Hotel Apartments

(Ref # AP302244)

2 BR

1238 sq. ft.

AED 95,000

At never-before prices

Catherine Quadros

Shazia Shafi Esmail

DIFC, Dusit Thani Hotel 3 BR 2207 sq. ft. AED 130,000 Apartments At never-before prices

(Ref # AP302241)

Business Bay, Executive Tower F

3 BR

(Ref # AP81991)

Business Bay, Executive Tower J

Studio 700 sq. ft.

Business Bay, Executive Tower J

1 BR

DIFC, Fendi Apartments - Sky Gardens

1 BR

Trade Centre, Habtoor House

2 BR

DIFC, Limestone House

1 BR

Business Bay, Mayfair Tower

1 BR

Trade Centre, Park Place

2 BR

Trade Centre, Park Place

3 BR

2109 sq. ft.

AED 120,000

A stunning family home AED 50,000

Affordable luxury 1076 sq. ft.

AED 60,000

AED 88,000

1400 sq. ft. AED 90,000

A lush oasis AED 101,000

(Ref # AP301961) Rasha Moslyh (Ref # AP301170)

(Ref # AP302358) BH DIFC Kiosk

AED 38,000

Amazing value 1206 sq. ft.

(Ref # AP276786)

Robert Kerr

Price reduced 663 sq. ft.

(Ref # AP276782)

Wafa Ghannam

Experience heights of luxury

1119 sq. ft.

Fabio Lombardi

Wafa Ghannam

Affordable luxury 866 sq. ft.

Shazia Shafi Esmail

(Ref # AP301635) Fabio Lombardi

AED 110,000

A desirable address

(Ref # AP296888) Wafa Ghannam

2239 sq. ft. AED 170,000

Stunning view of the sea

(Ref # AP256704) Wafa Ghannam

Downtown Dubai, Rama- 4 BR 2900 sq. ft. AED 385,000 (Ref # AP299049) da Hotel Apartments 5 Star hotel living with everything you need Adam Paul Stockley Business Bay, Scala Tower

1 BR

DIFC, Sky Gardens (DIFC)

Studio 551 sq. ft.

DIFC, Sky Gardens (DIFC)

2 BR

972 sq. ft.

AED 60,000

Excellent value

Tarek Gouda AED 47,880

A desirable address 1718 sq. ft.

(Ref # AP300544)

(Ref # APM276954) Murad Ali Dib

AED 91,808

A prestigious address

(Ref # APM277645) Murad Ali Dib

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Move into a unique, Fendi designed apartment with Better Homes from just AED 73,000. ▸ Studios from AED 73,000, 1 BR’s from AED 93,000 and 2 BR's from AED 137,000 ▸ Fendi designed furniture worth AED 250,000* ▸ Free weekly maid services for 1 year ▸ Payments in 1 - 6 cheques ▸ 24-hour free maintenance Limited time offer; call 600 52 2212 to speak with a consultant today. *Dependent on the size of the apartment

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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

The PoinT DuBai MaRina Live by the beach David Lawes (Ref # AP301826)

aeD 850,000

1 BR 760 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

eMiraTeS Crown DuBai MaRina Full ocean view Nathan Bennett (Ref # AP264028)

23 Marina DuBai MaRina Brand new luxury apartments Ayham Jbara (Ref # AP300930)

aeD 3,444,382

SaDaf 5

aeD 3,800,000

Sanibel

3 BR 3085 sq. ft.

DuBai MaRina Breathtaking sea views Fabio Lombardi (Ref # AP268418)

aeD 2,540,000

3 BR 1797 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

aeD 7,890,000

5 BR 7659 sq. ft.

Murjan 3 DuBai MaRina Self-contained development Rita Mouawad (Ref # AP250578)

4 BR 3050 sq. ft.

DuBai MaRina A motivated seller!

Nina Pekina (Ref # AP218512)

aeD 899,000

1 BR 909 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

DelPhine DuBai MaRina One of the Best Deals in the Market Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP70384)

January 2012

aeD 1,750,000

2 BR 1331 sq. ft.

Marina Sail DuBai MaRina Direct marina views Philip Whittam (Ref # AP64575)

aeD 800,000

1 BR 903 sq. ft.

KG Tower DuBai MaRina Great family home Wassim Abdallah (Ref # AP22011)

aeD 2,180,000

3 BR 2722 sq. ft.

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al MaSS DuBai MaRina A desirable address Anita Pens (Ref # AP295383)

FOR RENt

aeD 240,000

blaKely

aeD 65,000

SaDaf 8

3 BR 2624 sq. ft.

DuBai MaRina At never-before prices Rizwan Zabeehullah Shaikh (Ref # AP56644)

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aeD 110,000

1 BR 842 sq. ft.

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Marina PinnaCle DuBai MaRina Brand new luxury apartments Halyna Kuznetsova (Ref # AP302344)

aeD 110,000

3 BR 2187 sq. ft.

Marina reSiDenCe DuBai MaRina Excellent value Partha Reddy (Ref # AP302627)

1 BR 750 sq. ft.

DuBai MaRina Uncompromising luxury Sana Hajjar (Ref # AP173858)

aeD 200,000

4 BR 3000 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

Silverene - Tower b DuBai MaRina Live with a view to inspire Mehroz Abdul Majeed (Ref # AP302543)

ZuMuruD DuBai MaRina Contemporary style/layout trisha Mae De la Cruz (Ref # AP297906)

aeD 72,000

1 BR 637 sq. ft.

aeD 90,000

2 BR 1340 sq. ft.

PaloMa DuBai MaRina 12 Cheque Contract tamara Stubbs (Ref # AP262608)

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aeD 105,000

1 BR 893 sq. ft.

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Marina - beST of The reST...

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FOR SALE FROM AED 600,000

FOR RENt FROM AED 50,000

Dubai Marina, DEC Tower 1

2 BR

Dubai Marina, Amwaj 4

2 BR

Dubai Marina, Dreams

1 BR

AED 600,000 (Ref # APM252490) Dubai Marina,

2 BR

Dubai Marina, Emirates Crown

5 BR

Dubai Marina, Horizon Tower

4 BR

Dubai Marina, Horizon Tower

4 BR

Dubai Marina, Marina Crown

2 BR

Dubai Marina, Marina Diamond 1

1 BR

Dubai Marina, Marina Diamond 4

1 BR

Dubai Marina, Marina Diamond 4

2 BR

Dubai Marina, Marina Mansion

4 BR

Dubai Marina, Marina Pinnacle

1 BR

Dubai Marina, Marina Terrace

3 BR

Dubai Marina, Murjan 1

3 BR

Dubai Marina, Rimal 5

4 BR

Dubai Marina, Riviera

2 BR

Dubai Marina, Sadaf 1

4 BR

Dubai Marina, Sadaf 2

4 BR

Dubai Marina, Sadaf 5

3 BR

January 2012

1739 sq. ft.

AED 1,200,000 (Ref # AP292861)

One of the Best Deals in the Market 687 sq. ft.

Open to offers

Partha Reddy

Panoramic views

Dubai Marina, DEC Tower 1

1 BR

Dubai Marina, Dorra Bay

3 BR

Dubai Marina, Dreams

2 BR

Dubai Marina, Dreams 2

1 BR

Dubai Marina, Emirates Crown

5 BR

Sufouh, Fulva

4 BR

Dubai Marina, Le Reve

4 BR

Dubai Marina, Manchester Tower 1

1 BR

Dubai Marina, Marina Crown

1 BR

Dubai Marina, Marina Diamond 1

1 BR

Dubai Marina, Grace Zhao Eckhardt Marina Diamond 4

2 BR

7659 sq. ft. AED 7,490,000 (Ref # AP264788)

2451 sq. ft.

Nathan Bennett AED 1,700,000 (Ref # AP165110)

Affordable luxury

Florin Rusu

2451 sq. ft.

AED 2,500,000 (Ref # AP71249)

Breathtaking vistas

Fabio Lombardi

1456 sq. ft.

AED 1,080,000 (Ref # AP174157)

Amazing value 789 sq. ft.

Fabio Lombardi AED 675,000

Excellent value 754 sq. ft.

1031 sq. ft.

(Ref # AP19330) Babur Ortikov

AED 606,000 (Ref # AP51825)

A place to call home

Robert Kerr AED 900,000 (Ref # AP177956)

Direct marina views

Faiza Millwala

3070 sq. ft. AED 2,900,000 (Ref # AP299308)

State-of-the-art facilities 747 sq. ft.

1821 sq. ft.

Nina Pekina AED 1,800,000 (Ref # AP173512)

Self-contained development 2714 sq. ft.

AED 2,266,000 (Ref # AP300656)

AED 1,200,000 (Ref # AP64673)

Excellent value

Nilgun Akay

2756 sq. ft. AED 2,280,000 (Ref # AP23119)

One of the Best Deals in the Market

Lynn Rowley

2578 sq. ft. AED 2,650,000 (Ref # AP301821)

A stunning family home

Fabio Lombardi

1800 sq. ft. AED 1,600,000 (Ref # AP172966)

A motivated seller!

Dubai Marina,

Muneeb Khan Mohammed Marina Pearl

Live by the beach 1596 sq. ft.

Nina Pekina

AED 1,800,000 (Ref # AP301123)

Amazing value 1922 sq. ft.

Naime Vazquez

AED 660,000 (Ref # AP299143)

One of the Best Deals in the Market

1294 sq. ft.

Bahar 1

Tamara Stubbs

Full ocean view

1290 sq. ft.

Anda Marin

AED 95,000

Self-contained development

948 sq. ft.

AED 95,000

AED 60,000

AED 110,000

Amazing value 1248 sq. ft.

AED 75,000

AED 55,000

6100 sq. ft. AED 675,000

517 sq. ft.

AED 50,000

750 sq. ft.

AED 60,000

789 sq. ft.

1031 sq. ft.

AED 55,000

AED 80,000

Strategic location 1368 sq. ft.

AED 90,000

Dubai Marina, Marina Residence

1 BR

AED 80,000

A stunning family home 1767 sq. ft.

(Ref # AP264162)

(Ref # AP41541)

(Ref # AP288222)

(Ref # AP19330) Babur Ortikov (Ref # AP19328) Martina Plumley

Fully furnished apartment 1179 sq. ft.

Ayham Jbara

Trisha Mae De la Cruz

Inspection will impress

2 BR

Simona Mariana Barbulescu

Tarek Gouda

The best of city living

Dubai Marina, Marina Quay Villas A

(Ref # AP263423)

Robert Kerr

Excellent value

3 BR

(Ref # AP226671)

4900 sq. ft. AED 6,500,000 (Ref # VI301887)

Premier location

Dubai Marina, Marina Pinnacle

(Ref # AP256512)

7686 sq. ft. AED 550,000 (Ref # AP291691)

A stunning family home

2 BR

Julieta Kitova

Sharon Sweet

Brand new luxury apartments

Dubai Marina, Marina Pinnacle

(Ref # AP302417)

Sharon Sweet

Amazing value

2 BR

(Ref # AP289184)

Rami Abi Faraj

Amazing value 683 sq. ft.

Rami Abi Faraj

Fabio Lombardi

Dynamic environment 1775 sq. ft.

(Ref # AP302520)

AED 105,000

Spacious living

(Ref # AP292143) Catherine Quadros (Ref # APM301991) Maria Christine Maglaque (Ref # AP301872) Partha Reddy

2456 sq. ft. AED 2,605,148 (Ref # VI278279)

Affordable luxury 667 sq. ft.

Amazing value

Mohammad Khalid Khan AED 60,000

(Ref # AP292213) Nina Pekina

36 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 Exclusive to Better Homes

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Al JAz 4 The GReens A great family option Muneeb Khan Mohammed (Ref # AP260717)

SpringS 5 (SpringS phASe 4B) emiRaTes LivinG A motivated seller!

Anda Marin (Ref # VI301386)

AeD 1,400,000

Al DhAfrA 3

AeD 1,350,000

JumeirAh pArk

3 BR 1623 sq. ft.

2 BR 1776 sq. ft.

The GReens A great family option Conny Mathei (Ref # AP48450)

JumeiRah PaRk A prestigious address Rabih Hankir (Ref # VI300970)

AeD 1,150,000

SpringS 12 (SpringS phASe 2A)

AeD 2,575,000

emirAteS hillS phASe 1

AeD 1,385,000

tAnAro WAterSiDe reSiDenceS

2 BR 1214 sq. ft.

3 BR 3527 sq. ft.

emiRaTes LivinG Open to offers Nilgun Akay (Ref # VI301458)

AeD 1,998,000

3 BR 2300 sq. ft.

AeD 55,000,000

emiRaTes LivinG 5 Star hotel living with everything you need Conny Mathei (Ref # VI299439)

6 BR 28000 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

SpringS 4 (SpringS phASe 5) emiRaTes LivinG Exceptional deal!

Florin Rusu (Ref # VI279491)

January 2012

AeD 1,144,900

2 BR 1647 sq. ft.

Jv phASe 1 JumeiRah viLLaGe Guaranteed returns Wael Gomaa (Ref # VI69962)

2 BR 2691 sq. ft.

emiRaTes LivinG Glimmering lakeside view Ali Tabrizi (Ref # AP291696)

AeD 1,410,000

2 BR 1259 sq. ft.

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florence JumeiRah viLLaGe Brand new Fabio Lombardi (Ref # AP301840)

FOR RENT

AeD 27,000

sTudio 557 sq. ft.

turiA emiRaTes LivinG A great family option Simona Mariana Barbulescu (Ref # AP300794)

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AeD 125,000

2 BR 1250 sq. ft.

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SpringS 3 (SpringS phASe 6) emiRaTes LivinG Property at budget prices Sana Hajjar (Ref # VI293381)

the lAkeS - DeemA 1 emiRaTes LivinG Ready to move in Jenni Hoffren (Ref # VI259688)

AeD 90,000

2 BR 1830 sq. ft.

AeD 260,000

4 BR 3316 sq. ft.

SpringS 4 (SpringS phASe 5) emiRaTes LivinG Friendly neighborhood Nasir Qureshi (Ref # VI302206)

AeD 80,000

2 BR 1857 sq. ft.

ASk the Agent nick nuziAle, Senior SAleS & leASing conSultAnt One of Dubai’s most desirable villa communities, Jumeirah Islands is set amidst lush landscaping and miles of pristine lakefront. Every villa comes with its own private pool and modern-style spaces. Sale prices have been on the rise for the last 6 months, with Entertainment Foyer villas priced from AED4.7–6 million, Garden Hall villas from AED5.5 –6.8 million and Master View villas from 7.5–9 million. Rents per annum for Entertainment Foyer villas are priced between AED250–300,000 while Garden Hall villas and Master View villas can be leased for AED300–330,000 and AED 340–450,000 respectively.

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emirAteS living - BeSt of the reSt...

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

FOR SALE FROM AED 250,000

FOR RENT FROM AED 26,000

AED 548,338 Jumeirah Lake Towers, 1 BR 971 sq. ft.

Concorde Tower Captivating environment

(Ref # AP231670)

Barsha, Barsha Horizon

2 BR

Discovery Gardens, DG-Building 193

Studio 645 sq. ft.

(Ref # AP284141)

Jumeirah Village, Circle

2 BR

Discovery Gardens, DG-Building 20

Studio 484 sq. ft.

Discovery Gardens, DG-Building 100

1 BR

Discovery Gardens, DG-Building 52

1 BR

Discovery Gardens, DG-Building 101

1 BR

Discovery Gardens, DG-Building 92

Studio 527 sq. ft.

Discovery Gardens, DG-Building 123

2 BR

Jumeirah Village, Diamond Views 3

3 BR

Discovery Gardens, DG-Building 202

Studio 548 sq. ft.

Jumeirah Lake Towers, 5 BR 6500 sq. ft. AED 3,800,000 (Ref # AP301013) Goldcrest Views 1 Competitive price, call now Aneliya Miladinova

Discovery Gardens, DG-Building 96

Studio 464 sq. ft.

Jumeirah Lake Towers, 2 BR 950 sq. ft.

Goldcrest Views 2 Affordable luxury

AED 767,297

Jumeirah Village, Diamond Views 3

3 BR

Emirates Living, Hattan 2

6 BR

AED 11,500,000(Ref # VI23953)

Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai Gate 1

2 BR

Emirates Living, Hattan 2

6 BR

Jumeirah Village, Emirates Gardens

1 BR

AED 320,700

Guaranteed return on investment AED 273,800

Excellent value 958 sq. ft.

Nathan Bennett Roy Yacoub (Ref # AP301859) Aneliya Miladinova

AED 425,000

Guaranteed returns

(Ref # AP247653) Bilal Khan

AED 250,000

Attractive investment opportunity

(Ref # AP301803) Liudmila Shapedko

2847 sq. ft. AED 1,399,999 (Ref # VI302027)

Exceptional deal!

6124 sq. ft.

Nick Nuziale

(Ref # AP24210) Ali Tabrizi

A prestigious address

Philip Whittam

6967 sq. ft. AED 12,900,000 (Ref # VI301470)

A stunning family home

Anda Marin

2 BR

Jumeirah Village, JV Phase 1

2 BR

Jumeirah Village, JV Phase 1

2 BR

Jumeirah Village, JV Phase 1

2 BR

Jumeirah Village, La Riviera Estates

4 BR

Jumeirah Village, La Riviera Estates

4 BR

2691 sq. ft.

Wael Gomaa

AED 1,302,224 (Ref # VI293941)

A motivated seller!

Sana Hajjar

2992 sq. ft. AED 1,323,000 (Ref # VI295730)

Dynamic development

Wael Gomaa

3600 sq. ft. AED 1,650,000 (Ref # VI300056)

Designed and finished to the highest standards Nick Nuziale

Jumeirah Lake Towers, 1 BR 851 sq. ft.

Lakepoint Open to offers

AED 510,000

(Ref # AP7883) Ali Tabrizi

Emirates Living, Meadows 5 BR 4207 sq. ft. AED 4,300,000 (Ref # VI300931) 2 (Meadows Phase 1) High rental yields Sachin Das January 2012

AED 62,000

(Ref # AP302086)

(Ref # AP302201) Partha Reddy (Ref # AP234639) BH Barsha

AED 26,000

(Ref # APM268282) Leah Talastas

AED 27,000

(Ref # AP302607) BH Barsha

2847 sq. ft. AED 1,399,999 (Ref # VI302027)

1158 sq. ft.

Nick Nuziale AED 65,000

989 sq. ft.

1636 sq. ft.

AED 40,000

AED 775,000

Amazing value 1636 sq. ft.

(Ref # AP302012) Ebrahim Faramarzi (Ref # VI301029) Robert Allsopp

AED 821,100

Dynamic development 2691 sq. ft.

(Ref # AP291026) Adam Paul Stockley

Dynamic environment

Jumeirah Village, JV Phase 1

Dynamic development

1646 sq. ft.

Exceptional deal!

1 BR

(Ref # VI64703)

AED 45,000

Exceptional deal!

Jumeirah Village, JV Phase 1

AED 821,100

969 sq. ft.

Wael Gomaa

Anita Pens

Amazing value

1 BR

1636 sq. ft.

AED 43,000

Live closer to work

Jumeirah Village, JV Phase 1

Robert Allsopp

969 sq. ft.

Amazing value

1 BR

(Ref # VI301029)

AED 1,472,100 (Ref # VI221847)

Dynamic environment

Jumeirah Village, JV Phase 1

AED 775,000

2691 sq. ft.

(Ref # AP301440) Besim Imeri

Brand new

1 BR

1636 sq. ft.

AED 70,000

Self-contained development

Jumeirah Lake Towers, 3 BR 1703 sq. ft. AED 1,465,000 (Ref # AP298034) Jumeirah Village, Indigo Tower A stunning family home Mohammad Khalid Khan JV Phase 1 Amazing value

1210 sq. ft.

Excellent finish

(Ref # VI64703) Wael Gomaa

AED 1,302,224 (Ref # VI293941)

A motivated seller!

Sana Hajjar

2992 sq. ft. AED 1,323,000 (Ref # VI295730)

Dynamic development

Wael Gomaa

3600 sq. ft. AED 1,650,000 (Ref # VI300056)

Designed and finished to the highest standards Nick Nuziale

Emirates Living, Meadows 5 BR 4207 sq. ft. AED 4,300,000 (Ref # VI300931) 2 (Meadows Phase 1) High rental yields Sachin Das Jumeirah Village, Mirabella 7

3 BR

Jumeirah Village, Sobha Daffodil

Studio 469 sq. ft.

3305 sq. ft. AED 1,600,000 (Ref # VI226998)

Excellent value

Emad Adel Nassef AED 25,000

Sizeable value appreciation

(Ref # APM299980) Richard Magu Kamau

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palM juMeirah

The Palm Jumeirah, currently the world’s largest man-made island, is surrounded by a vast breakwater barrier, and kitted out with an artificial reef. It’s home to a mix of towers and beautiful villas which offer a small stretch of beach. The numerous hotels on the island also make for first class entertainment facilities.

FOR SALE

Marina residence 6 The Palm JumeiRah Stunning view of the sea Michael Cullen (Ref # AP302281)

abu Keibal (b17) The Palm JumeiRah Fully furnished apartment Nina Pekina (Ref # AP296487)

al basri (b1) The Palm JumeiRah Amazing value Nina Pekina (Ref # AP169408)

aed 2,750,000

Oceana - caribbean

aed 1,530,000

Marina residence 3

aed 2,550,000

e FrOnd (buMaan Villas)

3 BR 2438 sq. ft.

2 BR 1646 sq. ft.

3 BR 2260 sq. ft.

aed 4,000,000

al hatiMi (b5)

aed 2,700,000

al KhushKar (b20)

The Palm JumeiRah 5 Star hotel living with everything you need Elen Manukyan (Ref # AP302103)

The Palm JumeiRah Scenic water view Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP292544)

The Palm JumeiRah A prestigious address Sharon Sweet (Ref # VI301983)

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3 BR 2280 sq. ft.

3 BR 2462 sq. ft.

aed 22,000,000

5 BR 7000 sq. ft.

The Palm JumeiRah One of the Best Deals in the Market Ayham Jbara (Ref # AP301083)

3 BR 2260 sq. ft.

aed 1,350,000

2 BR 1464 sq. ft.

The Palm JumeiRah Dynamic environment Ali Tabrizi (Ref # AP288382)

FairMOnt palM residence The Palm JumeiRah A prestigious address Fabio Lombardi (Ref # VI45042)

aed 2,525,000

aed 6,100,000

4 BR 5711 sq. ft.

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Palm Jumeirah

al hallawi (b14) The Palm JumeiRah Amazing value Partha Reddy (Ref # AP301988)

FOR RENT

aed 130,000

al haMri (b19)

aed 185,000

Marina residence 2

2 BR 1646 sq. ft.

The Palm JumeiRah Dynamic environment Partha Reddy (Ref # AP302437)

aed 180,000

3 BR 2140 sq. ft.

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al shahla (b16) The Palm JumeiRah Experience the height of luxury Halyna Kuznetsova (Ref # AP302192)

aed 120,000

2 BR 1586 sq. ft.

Marina residence 1 The Palm JumeiRah Beachfront living at an attractive price Robert Kerr (Ref # AP276818)

3 BR 2528 sq. ft.

The Palm JumeiRah Competitive price, call now Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP257054)

aed 130,000

2 BR 2101 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

Marina residence 6 The Palm JumeiRah A desirable address Nicholas Winter (Ref # AP302189)

tiara - diaMOnd The Palm JumeiRah The jewel in the crown Daria Lyubimova (Ref # AP302089)

January 2012

aed 289,000

3 BR 4455 sq. ft.

aed 145,000

1 BR 1300 sq. ft.

M FrOnd (seFri Villas) The Palm JumeiRah A desirable address Sharon Sweet (Ref # VI300049)

aed 23,500,000

6 BR 7000 sq. ft.

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palM juMeirah - best OF the rest...

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

FOR SALE From AED 1,450,000

FOR RENT From AED 90,000

The Palm Jumeirah, Al Basri (B1)

2 Br

The Palm Jumeirah, A Frond (Fardh Villas)

6 Br

The Palm Jumeirah, Al Dabas (B2)

3 Br

The Palm Jumeirah, Abu Keibal (B17)

4 Br

The Palm Jumeirah, Al Habool (B11)

2 Br

The Palm Jumeirah, Al Hallawi (B14)

4 Br

The Palm Jumeirah, Al Haseer (B7)

1 Br

The Palm Jumeirah, Al Khudrawi (B6)

2 Br

The Palm Jumeirah, Al Khushkar (B20)

2 Br

The Palm Jumeirah, Al Nabat (B8)

4 Br

1646 sq. ft.

AED 1,990,000 (ref # AP169394)

Beachfront living at an attractive price Faiza millwala 2181 sq. ft.

AED 2,550,000 (ref # AP277497)

Affordable luxury 1646 sq. ft.

Fabio Lombardi AED 1,450,000 (ref # AP301567)

one of the Best Deals in the market 4917 sq. ft.

AED 5,950,000 (ref # AP174498)

A prestigious address 1173 sq. ft.

Ayham Jbara

Sharon Sweet

AED 1,700,000 (ref # AP6752)

Beachfront living at an attractive price Yasmeen Buzari 1582 sq. ft.

AED 2,050,000 (ref # AP172587)

A prestigious address

Aneliya miladinova

2055 sq. ft. AED 1,900,000 (ref # AP178962) Sharon Sweet

A desirable address

4846 sq. ft. AED 7,500,000 (ref # AP302482)

Affordable luxury

Hannah Bakshani

7000 sq. ft. AED 15,500,000 (ref # VI295046)

Amazing value

Sharon Sweet

4900 sq. ft. AED 270,000 (ref # APm174586)

Amazing value

maria Christine maglaque

The Palm Jumeirah, Al 1 Br 1184 sq. ft. AED 135,000 Das Apartments (B10) A prestigious address

(ref # AP256131)

The Palm Jumeirah, Al 2 Br 1646 sq. ft. AED 150,000 Das Apartments (B10) A desirable address

(ref # AP264041)

Sharon Sweet

Sharon Sweet

The Palm Jumeirah, Al 3 Br 2260 sq. ft. AED 200,000 (ref # AP253769) Das Apartments (B10) A prestigious address Sharon Sweet The Palm Jumeirah, Al Khudrawi (B6)

2 Br

The Palm Jumeirah, Al Khushkar (B20)

2 Br

The Palm Jumeirah, Al Shahla (B16)

1 Br

1582 sq. ft.

AED 185,000

Breathtaking sea views 1582 sq. ft.

Sharon Sweet

AED 150,000

A desirable address 1164 sq. ft.

(ref # AP301671)

(ref # AP246867) Sharon Sweet

AED 90,000

Exceptional deal!

(ref # AP257977) Sharon Sweet

5 Br 6709 sq. ft. AED 9,191,000 (ref # VI302512) The Palm Jumeirah, B Frond (Khalas Villas) A stunning family home Babur ortikov

5 Br 6709 sq. ft. AED 9,191,000 (ref # VI302512) The Palm Jumeirah, B Frond (Khalas Villas) A stunning family home Babur ortikov

The Palm Jumeirah, D Frond (Barhi Villas)

5 Br 6697 sq. ft. AED 9,200,000 (ref # VI302606) The Palm Jumeirah, B Frond (Khalas Villas) Experience the height of luxury Babur ortikov

4 Br

5000 sq. ft. AED 9,200,000 (ref # VI284789)

Understated luxury

Sharon Sweet

The Palm Jumeirah, Fair- 2 Br 1810 sq. ft. AED 4,000,000 (ref # AP286101) mont Palm residence 5 Star hotel living with everything you need Svetlana Gorbach

The Palm Jumeirah, D Frond (Barhi Villas)

4 Br

The Palm Jumeirah, Golden mile B1

3 Br

The Palm Jumeirah, D Frond (Barhi Villas)

5 Br

The Palm Jumeirah, Golden mile B10

2 Br

The Palm Jumeirah, Golden mile B2

2 Br

The Palm Jumeirah, Golden mile B3

3 Br

The Palm Jumeirah, Jash Falqa (B4)

3 Br

The Palm Jumeirah, Jash Falqa (B4)

3 Br

2454 sq. ft. AED 2,500,000 (ref # AP301146)

Property at budget prices 2031 sq. ft.

AED 1,717,000

Affordable luxury 1874 sq. ft.

Thomas Bunker (ref # AP301703) Fabio Lombardi

AED 1,750,000 (ref # AP299184)

Captivating environment

Ali Tabrizi

3500 sq. ft. AED 2,980,000 (ref # VI299319)

Affordable luxury 2158 sq. ft.

Elen manukyan AED 3,350,000 (ref # AP55854)

Stunning view of the sea 2152 sq. ft.

Full ocean view

The Palm Jumeirah, Kempinski 2 Br 1631 sq. ft.

Palm Jumeirah residence ready to move in

Bilal Khan

AED 3,550,000 (ref # AP3731) Bilal Khan AED 4,500,000 (ref # AP301144) Thomas Bunker

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

5000 sq. ft. AED 9,200,000 (ref # VI284789)

Understated luxury

Sharon Sweet

6500 sq. ft. AED 11,500,000 (ref # VI302014)

Live with a view to inspire

Svetlana Gorbach

The Palm Jumeirah, E 4 Br 6698 sq. ft. AED 12,000,000 (ref # VI300273) Frond (Bumaan Villas) A desirable address rizwan Zabeehullah Shaikh The Palm Jumeirah, Fair- 4 Br 5711 sq. ft. AED 6,100,000 (ref # VI45042) mont Palm residence A prestigious address Fabio Lombardi The Palm Jumeirah, Golden mile B10

2 Br

The Palm Jumeirah, Golden mile B3

3 Br

The Palm Jumeirah, L Frond (Fara Villas)

4 Br

The Palm Jumeirah, marina residence 2

2 Br

1979 sq. ft.

AED 120,000

Pay in 12 Cheques

(ref # AP302537) Sharon Sweet

3500 sq. ft. AED 2,980,000 (ref # VI299319)

Affordable luxury

Elen manukyan

5000 sq. ft. AED 10,000,000 (ref # VI302007)

A resort style community 1764 sq. ft.

Svetlana Gorbach

AED 185,000

Breathtaking sea views

(ref # AP293035) Sharon Sweet

More listings at bhomes.com

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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

al muneera Al RAhA BeAch Beautiful waterfront setting Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # AP302387)

aed 3,125,100

3 BR 2238 sq. ft.

arabic cOmmuniTy Al Reef Guaranteed rental income Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI298242)

aed 1,849,999

5 BR 3749 sq. ft.

marina blue

raK TOwer Al Reem IslAnd The best of city living Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP297295)

Ocean Terrace residence Al Reem IslAnd Fabulous ocean views Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP237914)

January 2012

al Zeina - residenTial TOwers Al RAhA BeAch Beachfront living at an attractive price Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP300520)

Exclusive to Better Homes

aed 3,811,100

4 BR 3314 sq. ft.

sKy TOwer

Al Reem IslAnd

Al Reem IslAnd

aed 1,299,544

aed 1,250,000

2 BR 1163 sq. ft.

Amazing value Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP263229)

1 BR 934 sq. ft.

A desirable address Imran Ellam (Ref # AP56019)

aed 1,100,102

1 BR 968 sq. ft.

aed 1,598,487

2 BR 1453 sq. ft.

al naseem c Al RAhA BeAch A desirable address Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # AP301677)

aed 3,800,000

2 BR 2486 sq. ft.

deserT cOmmuniTy Al Reef Great family home Natalya Sapronova (Ref # VI289033)

aed 1,198,280

2 BR 1832 sq. ft.

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

VisiOn Twin TOwers nAjdA stReet Fully furnished apartments with all facilities For booking, Call: 02 499 5488 or Visit: visiontowers.com

FOR RENT

al meena Villas Al mInA A stunning family home Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # VI302448)

JK Villas KhAlIfA A Ready to move in Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # VI299956)

priVaTe Villas mohAmmed BIn ZAyed cIty Spacious living Marie Francoise (Ref # VI292588)

aed 350,000

5 BR 7500 sq. ft.

marina rOyal mARInA VIllAge The kind of home you’ve only dreamt about Cheffie Melhem (Ref # VI302355)

aed 175,000

2BR 1 302 sq.ft.

aed 600,000

4 BR 6017 sq. ft.

al seef cOmpOund Al mAtAR Privileged location Better Homes Abu Dhabi (Ref # AP289255)

baTeen Villa Al BAteen Prized location Nada Jaouhar (Ref # VI301079)

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aed 100,000

1 BR 829 sq. ft.

aed 400,000

5 BR 3749 sq. ft.

aed 235,000

4 BR 5587 sq. ft.

aed 280,000

8 BR 4459 sq. ft.

seashOre Villas ABu dhABI gAte cIty Ideal family living Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # VI302461)

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

aed 225,000

3 BR 2424 sq. ft.

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otHEr Districts

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

Exclusive to Better Homes

Exclusive to Better Homes

For Rent

For Rent

MHl BuilDing deiRA Spacious living Sana Hajjar (Ref # AP301967)

aED 110,000

4 BR 2900 sq. ft.

miRdif Ideal family living Mouhanad Abou Fadel (Ref # VI176466)

aED 110,000

4 BR 2500 sq. ft.

For Sale

tErracE apartMEnts miRdif Ideal family living Sana Hajjar (Ref # AP45092)

January 2012

deiRA Spacious living Sana Hajjar (Ref # AP301966)

aED 110,000

4 BR 2900 sq. ft.

For Rent

For Rent

tHE tulips 6 Villas

MHl BuilDing

For Rent

riViEra lakEViEw inteRnAtionAl City Easy living Sana Hajjar (Ref # AP65524)

2 BR 1580 sq. ft.

tErracE apartMEnts miRdif Competitive price, call now Roy Yacoub (Ref # AP45063)

Umm Al QUwAin mARinA A stunning family home Abid Aziz (Ref # VI301559)

aED 75,000

4 BR 3458 sq. ft.

For Sale

aED 21,000

StUdio 537 sq. ft.

For Sale

aED 1,200,000

Mistral Villas

gatE apartMEnts miRdif Close to all amenities Mouhanad Abou Fadel (Ref # AP45421)

aED 1,014,050

2 BR 1463 sq. ft.

For Sale

aED 1,010,000

2 BR 1468 sq. ft.

tHE royal BrEEzE Al HAmRA VillAge Stunning views over the golf course Abid Aziz (Ref # VI298107)

aED 1,250,000

4 BR 3600 sq. ft.

Thinking of making a commercial investment? Call + 971 600 52 2212

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CommerCiAl

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

FOR SALE

Al mAnArA

AeD 697,475

Business Bay Price negotiable Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF302571)

844 sq. ft.

The meTroPolis Business Bay A motivated seller!

Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF295128)

AeD 1,294,744 1178 sq. ft.

exeCuTive heighTs Tecom Exceptional deal!

Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF65666)

AeD 1,668,125 1963 sq. ft.

PArk Tower CommerCiAl DiFc

AeD 13,949,960 7581 sq. ft.

High yielding returns Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF82932)

hDs Tower Jumeirah Lake Towers Competitive price, call now Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF41106)

AeD 484,605 1089 sq. ft.

The Prism Business Bay Competitive price, call now Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF302065)

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

AeD 720,800 973 sq. ft.

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Commercial Exclusive to Better Homes

D2 Tower Barsha Competitive price, call now Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF301514)

FOR RENT

siDrA Tower - FrAser suiTes meDia ciTy A prestigious address Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF284486)

AeD 110,880 2016 sq. ft.

AeD 183,752

emirATes nATionAl invesTmenT Tower AeD 250,536

2162 sq. ft.

3432 sq. ft.

Deira A desirable address Abdul Rahman (Ref # OF278627)

ChurChill exeCuTive Business Bay Ready to move in Abdul Rahman (Ref # OF299019)

wArehouse JeBeL aLi Open to offers Hashim Ahmed (Ref # WH299259)

AeD 74,560 932 sq. ft.

AeD 450,000 15000 sq. ft.

Exclusive to Better Homes

Al khAFAjy BlDg ZaBeeL Excellent value Tessa Honorica Lowe (Ref # RE153268)

yhh PloT ras aL khor Open to offers Abdul Rahman (Ref # PL301996)

January 2012

AeD 559,500 5595 sq. ft.

AeD 1,210,000 121000 sq. ft.

new CenTury CiTy Tower Deira Price negotiable Mahvash Junaid (Ref # OFM291772)

AeD 98,460 1094 sq. ft.

Thinking of making a commercial investment? Call + 971 600 52 2212

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Commercial Breakdown 1gB = 5.66 aED 1 USD = 3.67 aED 1 EURO = 4.67 aED PRICES PER SQ/FT Sales Index Report - December2012 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.

Rentals Office COMMUNITY

Min Price

Max Price

avg Price

Min Price/ sq.ft

Max Price/ sq.ft

avg Price/ sq.ft

Al AwIr DIsTrICT

Dubai silicon Oasis

40,680

129,800

85,240

45

55

50

DeIrA DIsTrICT

Deira

42,420

762,900

402,660

70

100

85

DOwNTOwN DIsTrICT

Trade Centre

77,710

1,957,600

1,017,655

95

160

128

Dubailand

46,500

1,042,275

544,388

60

75

68

Jumeirah lake Towers

38,400

966,500

502,450

50

100

75

Tecom

166,440

1,085,875

626,158

120

175

148

Business Bay

49,070

466,650

257,860

70

90

80

Al Quoz / sZr

32,285

1,034,400

533,343

55

75

65

COMMUNITY

Min Price

Max Price

avg Price

Min Price/ sq.ft

Max Price/ sq.ft

avg Price/ sq.ft

Al AwIr DIsTrICT

International City

25,410

46,035

35,723

35

45

40

BUr DUBAI DIsTrICT

DHCC

163,500

202,740

183,120

125

155

140

DeIrA DIsTrICT

Garhoud

379,560

1,081,500

730,530

120

150

135

eMIrATes lIvING DIsTrICT

MeYDAN DIsTrICT

retail

eMIrATes lIvING DIsTrICT

Jumeirah lake Towers

42,840

519,600

281,220

90

120

105

TeCOM

393,680

860,760

627,220

140

180

160

Al Quoz

64,960

13,555,600

6,810,280

80

100

90

COMMUNITY

Min Price

Max Price

avg Price

Min Price/ sq.ft

Max Price/ sq.ft

avg Price/ sq.ft

DUBAIlAND DIsTrICT

Dubai Investment Park

113,320

1,625,000

869,160

20

25

23

MeYDAN DIsTrICT

Al Quoz

70,000

696,570

383,285

25

30

28

COMMUNITY

Min Price

Max Price

avg Price

Min Price/ sq.ft

Max Price/ sq.ft

avg Price/ sq.ft

MeYDAN DIsTrICT

WareHOUse

Sales Office

DOwNTOwN DIsTrICT

DIFC

2,017,800

30,708,000

16,362,900

1,800

2,200

2,000

Downtown Burj Dubai

3,920,400

8,363,850

6,142,125

1,200

2,500

1,850

DUBAIlAND DIsTrICT

Dubailand

525,800

597,500

561,650

550

700

625

INTerNATIONAl CITY DIsTrICT

Dubai silicon Oasis

538,000

736,450

637,225

500

600

550

MArINA eMIrATes lIvING DIsTrICT

TeCOM

963,200

14,522,000

7,742,600

800

1,200

1,000

Business Bay

481,600

1,478,000

979,800

800

1,200

1,000

COMMUNITY

Min Price

Max Price

avg Price

Min Price/ sq.ft

Max Price/ sq.ft

avg Price/ sq.ft

Business Bay

2,756,000

3,392,000

3,074,000

1,300

1,600

1,450

COMMUNITY

Min Price

Max Price

avg Price

Min Price/ sq.ft

Max Price/ sq.ft

avg Price/ sq.ft

Jebel Ali

7,481,530

11,002,250

9,241,890

170

250

210

retail

eMIrATes lIvING DIsTrICT

WareHOUse

JeBel AlI DIsTrICT

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

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Before

After

After

Services Offered: • Construction of villas and extensions • Remodeling of villas • Annual maintenance of villas, landscaping and swimming pools • Office Interior • Landscaping and Irrigation • Swimming pool and Water features • Decorative Painting and Joinery Works • Installation of all types of floors

“Our mission is simple: To delight our customers through innovative, reliable and satisfying solutions, excellence in product and service delivery. To be the best in the market in terms of understanding and anticipating the needs of our customers.”

• Our installation services are of high quality and workmanship.

• Our team of experts provides creative and modern designs to optimize the Value of your Home.

• We provide full project management throughout and have the breadth of experience, resources and technical skills to find innovative solutions to complex problems.

• Our personal approach ensures continuity and achieves results that are custom designed to specific objectives.

• We have obtained all necessary licenses and are fully regulated.

Tel: +971 4 341 7702 / 03, Mob: +971 50 838 3084, Fax: +971 4 341 7705 P.O Box 214562, Warehouse D-07, Al Quoz, Dubai, UAE e-mail: info@ascotcontracting.com, web: www.ascotcontracting.com

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Steal their style…

Julia Knight

The designer of the Julia Knight Collection (exclusively available at Bloomingdale’s Home Dubai) reveals her personal décor taste…

Better Interiors

News, views and ideas to help style your home

‘Ooh-la-la’ was our reaction when spying the latest piece from French brand GRANGE’s wonderfully-named ‘Pompadour’ collection (above). Renowned for its elegant standalone pieces and candy box hues, GRANGE’s new chest of drawers is no exception – we can’t take our beady eyes off its turquoise tone, sure to add a delightful splash of colour to any boudoir or living space. Available to buy at Carpe Diem, Jumeirah Beach Road, Villa 145A.

Listen Up

The recent revamp of Natuzzi’s signature Sound Chair is now available to buy; a super-comfy leather design, complete with inbuilt loudspeakers that can be connected to MP3 Players and entertainment devices with ease (it really is the ultimate spot to retire to). It’s glitzy makeover is courtesy of a talented team of design students from Dubai’s Manipal University – winners of the INDEX show’s Student Design Challenge 2011. Invest in one for the New Year and you’ll sink between red, white, maroon or black rhinestones.

What’s more, the sale proceeds go to Dubai Care’s Education for Children campaign. A good deed never looked better... Shop for it at Natuzzi, Sheikh Zayed Road.

I would sum up my home style as eclectic and glamorous and always comfortable. I always like to make sure my guests feel like they are surrounded by luxury and glamour but in a place they can curl up and chat. Each of my rooms has a major burst of colour – for example our living room has twin Amethyst velvet sofas with accents of gold and shimmer throughout the room.

Dubai’s textile and spice souks are my favoured spots to shop.

They delighted all of my senses and provided great inspiration for colour, pattern and design – I took kilos of spices like dried lemons, frankincense and indigo balls back to the US with me and filled my bowls with them.

I have large trays and bowls everywhere at home – imagine a large Lily bowl filled with lemons or sea glass collected from the French Riviera. I love to pile books and candlesticks on trays, too, and always have them handy for impromptu party platters.

No home should be without candlelight, which is why I introduced a collection of candle holders this past season. Everyone looks better in candlelight.

I love a design style that mixes natural textures, like warm woods and dramatic animal prints, with more womanly elements, like shimmer and shine. I looked to Kelly Wearstler interiors for my great room, which combines leopard prints, velvets sofas, fur throws and a fireplace inlaid with iridescent tiles.

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Feature

Trendsetters

Want to start the New Year with a bang? Famous interior designer Julia Dempster reveals the hottest new trends for 2012 – so go ahead and impress your guests with your cutting edge style…

Embrace colour: 2012 brings forward old ideas, remodelled on new trends, these are coming to the light in the form of vivid colours and striking and out-of-the ordinary combinations and contrasts. I advise everyone to embrace colours that we wouldn’t normally associate with one another; combine intense shades with more neutral, balancing tones and think outside of the box – you’ll give your home a brand new personality.

Try it: Designers Guild (pictured) – famed for its bright hues and beautiful yet clashing patterns, this design name is surely the most stylish route to achieving Julia’s look. Visit maisondart.ae Texture is very hot for 2012. The top trending textures are set to be a combination of fabrics, such as layered, January 2012

silky textures set against contrasting wool. The result? A blend that’s both interesting to the eye and still comfortable enough to snuggle up to.

Try it: THE One (theoneplanet.com) – we say, head straight to the bedding and lounge section where cashmere throws, oversized cushions and silky bed covers will serve as the most sumptuous combination, without breaking the bank completely.

Materials with a luxurious finish will be all the rage this year, such as marble, wood, leather and wool. These are easy to slip into any room in the house and will give the entire area a feel that is both luxe and comfortable. You can also set it off by adding large mirrors or wallpaper laced with silver details to your walls, which will

‘combine intense shades with more neutral, balancing tones... you’ll give your home a brand new personality ’

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Colour CodE Julia Dempster on 2012’s most stylish colour palettes…

Black is the new black and is bang on trend as a high gloss finish – try it on wardrobes with oversized chrome handles.

Neutrals will be cooler this year – think greys and slate hues.

These work very well as wall finishes and as a backdrop for bolder, brighter accent colours.

Pink and purple undertones are stronger than ever. They’re a great choice for accents, such as cushions or bed throws and can add both texture and colour to an otherwise monotone bedroom.

Khaki and green are colours to accentuate this year. Look for them in cameo and animal print, in elements such as rugs, upholstery and accessories – they’ll give you a great, earthy feel.

Metallics like bronze and silver and pearlised colours featured last year and continue to be a fabulous way to add glamour to any room in the house.

Gold is making a comeback: expect a more satin finish to prevail – it works wonderfully on place mats on dining tables. My advice? Use it minimally for the most drama.

Purple, mauve, heather and fig are all hues to use as a deeper undertone or monochromatic blend. They appear at their most rich, sumptuous and extravagant when used in silks, velvets and chenilles.

reflect more light throughout the room.

Try it: B&B Italia (bebitalia.it) is Julia’s top tip for quality, Italian furniture, while BH loves Mr Perswall at Kollektion and Co (thekollektion.com) – famed for its fabulous wallpapers (there’s everything from damask swirls to tweed) – browse online for an eyecatching finish.

Multifunctional spaces are a thing of the present, while formal living rooms and even formal dining rooms are fading into the past, eliminating the need for spending money on furniture and expensive decor that will never be used by the average homeowner. Create such a zone at home, with eat-in areas (such as a breakfast bar) incorporated in kitchens, or built-in desk units (for example in the bedroom) that can be used as small home offices. Open floor plans are a must-have to create an open and inviting place to entertain.

Try it: Under One Roof (underoneroof.ae) If you don’t have an open plan space and want to create one, this British-run company has championed many a jaw-dropping makeover in Dubai homes.

Kitchens are bigger and better than ever before, continuing to be the forefront in

new homes. In no other room will you see as much attention to detail. Kitchen budgets are creeping higher in relation to the rest of the home. Kitchens are central to your living experience. They are known as the heart of the home, and quite often the focal point, so if you reserve your budget for one room, why not this?

Try it: Kohler (kohler.com) is a haven for quality kitchen fixtures, from its all-new, brightly-coloured taps and offbeat sinks to marble worksurfaces and wooden cupboards. The world is your oyster…

Technology and beauty reign at home.

It’s a combination that has not always gone hand in hand before, but in today’s world of style and function it is now more expected than ever before, especially in home design.

Cutting edge technology is enabling design oriented manufacturers to produce stylish products that are also durable and easy to use. Attention is focused on products and home improvements that offer more style, performance and comfort.

Try it: Better Life (betterlifeuae.com) stores are a hub of technology in the form of the latest, hippest household appliances from myriad top name brands. Sure to bring your room in to 2012 in no time.

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Better Interiors

Better… Living Rooms Why not kick off January with a brand new look? We round up the four lounges we’d most like to retire to this season...

Domino EffEct

If you prefer to keep things neutral but are bored of beige (us too), black and white is a winning way to update existing lounges without resorting to an all-cream colour scheme. If you find all-out monochrome a little too stark, though, pepper it with soft grey hues. A glamorous finish can be achieved by introducing gloss-finished furniture or mirrored pieces, while a cosy feel is best gained with wooden pieces (try those with a vintage, white paint finish).

Whatever your preferred finish, black and white photos or prints of loved-ones will prove a truly timeless way to add a personal touch.

Get the look: Indigo Living, indigo-living.com

Indigo Living

Designers Guild

BRight Young things

Few brands master the art of bright, clashing colours and busy prints than Designers Guild. Hot off the press is Havana; the brand new Cuban-inspired look from its Spring/Summer 2012 collection.

Perfectly matched to the all-year-round sunshine of Dubai, this look (think zesty limes and oranges, bright sea-blue and immaculate January 2012

white) virtually breathes life into your home with its feel-good hues.

We say, combine its oh-so-bright colouring and prints with parreddown, pale wood furniture pieces to avoid over-doing things.

What a room to retire to…

Get the look: ‘Havana’ by Designers Guild is available at Maison d’Art, maisondart.ae

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Colonial ComfoRT

THE One

Earth tones, touch-me textures and a lived-in look set the scene for THE One’s latest look, ‘Ranch Living’ – recreate it and your lounge will appear plucked from Native America. Inspired by the rustic landscapes of the Nevada Desert and its native people, furniture and accessories marry dark and light woods, worn leather and ethnic prints (kelim weaving, pictured, looks most authentic). For a low key approach, keep things simple by adding a printed cushion or covered chair to neutral rooms. Alternatively, go the whole hog with printed wallpaper (try golden palm leaves, pictured) Native American Indian prints and animal horn sculptures.

Get the look: THE One, theoneplanet.com

leaTHeR loveRS

If you want to chuck out the chintz this year, opt for clean lines, fuss-free fabrics and striking art – as seen in Home Centre’s Taurrian collection (right). We love its leather Chesterfield-style sofas; a classic piece that will stand the test of time, allowing you flexibility to alter walls or accessories without having to buy a new three-piece. Dress sofas in plump scatter cushions for optimum comfort and continue the leather look using the range’s leather-effect side and coffee tables, complete with stainless steel cross-over legs – we think it’s just the ticket for a masculine look that won’t cost the earth.

Get the look: Home Centre, visit homecentre.net

Home Centre

Take a SeaT

Recline in style on one of BH’s pick of pews…

Tanyo day bed, Home Centre

furn two-seater, Designers Guild

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lady chair, la Cornue

Advertorial

Practical solutions for domestic dilemmas

how Do i… choose the right nursery for my child? the wonder years nursery’s (wonderyearsnursery.com) manager sarah Baker, shares her inside knowledge...

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DeciDe when your chilD is reaDy for the next step Whilst every child is an individual, as a child grows and develops they start to become more aware of the world around them, usually showing increased curiosity and a desire to explore their surroundings. Readiness for nursery can usually be judged according to a child’s need for greater stimulation and social interaction. If your child is showing signs of restlessness, dissatisfaction or boredom with the daily routine at home, some time spent at nursery can be very beneficial.

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look out for certifications All nurseries should have a Professional License issued by the Department of Economic Development as well as a license issued by the Ministry of Social Affairs to show that they are duly authorised to operate a business and conduct nursery activities. Such licenses should be prominently displayed, so they are clearly visible to the public.

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Be happy with the staff All members of staff should be friendly, approachable and understanding of your requirements. You should feel

January 2012

comfortable entrusting your child to their care. Staff should be qualified and experienced in the particular curriculum or methodology which your chosen nursery is offering. At The Wonder Years Nursery, for example, we have a British curriculum nursery, offer the Early Years Foundation Stage program and have classes headed by qualified and experienced Early Years Practitioners.

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take note of waiting lists Securing a nursery place for your child in Dubai can often be a challenge.

Nurseries do have waiting lists and it is advisable to put your child’s name down in plenty of time to avoid disappointment.

Even brand new nurseries that start off with availability tend to fill fairly rapidly.

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Don’t fret!

In general, nurseries will have a ‘settling-in’ period. This can range from one to two weeks to the extreme of a month or more for children who find the transition more challenging. This can often be a trying period for parents as it may be the first time their child is outside the home, so it’s important that parents and nursery staff support each other.

Child-friendly CheCklist

Have a list of queries in mind when visiting nurseries and you’ll leave feeling equipped to make that all-important decision is it secure and safe?

You’ll want to leave your child in safe hands and with a clear conscience, so ask how they monitor adult visitors and, once there, check that facilities are safe and hygenic – ask about anything that may appear hazardous. does the timing and location work for me?

Find out what the session options are and, with the location in mind, figure out whether the destination and hours are realistic with your daily schedule.

Will you be able to park when you get there or will you need to walk some distance? how do kids spend their time? Mental stimulation is key for development, so ask what activities are in place for your child’s age and decide whether you feel he or she will benefit from them. Are there indoor and outdoor facilities there and are you happy with those provided?

What are the fees?

Term-by-term fees are in place for nurseries across the Dubai, so be sure to do your sums.

Who will be caring for my child day-to-day?

Gather an understanding of who will be looking after your little one and ask to meet them. What is their childcare background like? Do you like their character?

How many staff members are there in relation to the number of pupils?

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Plugged In

Our round up of the most desirable gadgets, out now...

Star buy

Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Known as the ‘HOM-BOT 2.0’, this agile little number not only looks great, but its high-tech abilities mean it can sniff out even the most hidden particles of dirt. Its infrared sensors and dual cameras allow it to detect dirt on a multitude of surfaces and shimmy into tricky corners for maximum cleaning and minimal collisions. Snap one up at LG outlets.

AED2,199.

Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer The style-concious residents among you are sure to love the pillar-box red matte tone and 1950s look of this funky electrical mixer.

The cooks, meanwhile, will favour its equally likeable functions: a tilted headstand makes it easy to manoeuvre, while its planetary action enables thorough mixing (ideal for baking cakes). Shop for it at Galeries Lafayette.

AED2,199.

Humidifier Air Purifier The F-VXF35M model comes equipped with a strong suction power (aka the ‘Mega Catcher’), which sucks up dust and air pollutants which lay up to 30cm above the ground. But it’s not just air purification this design promises; it can also delve into fabrics to deodorise unpleasant smells, like tobacco, in clothes. Not just a pretty face... AED2,199, Panasonic.

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Cook… up a storm on Weber’s latest kettle barbecue, the OneTouch Premimum Plus, while the weather’s at its finest – we love its fun lime green design, available at Dubai Garden Centre, ACE and Spinneys.

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N.K.D Pizza You must have had your head buried in the sand not to notice last year’s new arrival on the pizza scene: NKD Pizza.

Famed for putting the ‘healthy’ into pizza, its wholewheat bases and generous toppings have sent it to the top of our list.

Location: Dubai Marina Contact: 04 453 4313, nkdpizza.com

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reD tomato Pizza If you like your pizzas to taste as close to its Italian origins as possible, the woodfire ovens used to burn these authentically yummy creations will serve you well.

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DomiNos Pizza If you simply want a fast food fix at a basic price, the meal deals from this popular pizza chain could well do the trick. While they won’t deliver authentic Italian standards, a filling American-style takeaway is all but a guarantee. Sides are equally waistline-expanding – we have our sights on the stuffed cheesey bread.

Location: Jumeirah Contact: 04 345 5151, dominosarabia.com

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Crusted black cod

High Seas Cuisine Try your hand at this trio of fine fish dishes, courtesy of executive chef Michel Jost of Yas Viceroy’s award-winning seafood eatery, Nautilius CRUSTED BLACK COD WITH MUSHROOM BROTH Serves 4 Black cod fillet (no skin) • 480g 10g Corn • 100g Flourstarch • 50ml Extra virgin olive oil • 4g Cayenne pepper • 120g Leeks juliennes (washed) • 120g Potato juliennes (blanched) • 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves • Salt to taste • Black peppercorns to taste • 200ml Vegetable stock • 40g Butter • Mushroom broth Button mushrooms (sliced) • 500g 2 ½ tbsp vinegar • 150g SaltedSherry butter • 2 ½ tbsp Honey • 2 ½ tbsp Lemon juice • 2 ½ tbsp Soy sauce • 500ml Water •

Spice Mix 30g Hazelnut (ground coarsely) 30g Almond (ground coarsely) 7g Black pepper (cracked) 15 g Coriander seeds (cracked) 15g Sesame seeds (ground coarsely) 25g Flour (seasoned) 500ml Oil (for frying) 20g Mixed herbs 40g Enoki

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1. Season the cod with salt and cayenne.

2. Brush fish on one side with the corn starch and water mix then dip into the spice mix and dust with flour.

3. Pan fry the fish (spice mix side down) in a hot pan with oil then continue cooking in the oven as required.

4. For the mushroom broth, sauté the sliced mushrooms in 50g of butter. Add honey, caramelise and then deglaze with soy, lemon juice and sherry vinegar.

5. Add water and simmer for 30 minutes.

6. Strain the stock into a bowl, pressing out

all the juice from the mushrooms.

7. Make a clarified brown butter (nut butter) with 100g salted butter by cooking it in a heavy bottom pan until all the milk fat in the butter is caramelised and only the clarified

‘Serve cod with carrots, baby asparagus and fava beans, then add a mushroom broth foam’ nutty flavored butter is left. Slowly drain the butter by pouring in a container, leaving the residue behind. Stop further cooking of the butter by dipping the pan in ice water.

8. Whisk into the mushroom broth.

9. Make sautéed leeks and potato by heating the butter in a pan and sautéing the leeks.

10. Add in the potato juliennes and mix in the thyme leaves and season.

11. Serve as a base to the fish.

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RED SNAPPER WITH YABBIS TAIL, SCALLOPS AND LEMON EMULSION Serves 4

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800g Red snapper fillet (scaled, pin boned) Sea salt flakes to taste Black peppercorns (crushed) to taste ¼ tsp Lemon juice 20g Butter 40ml Extra virgin olive oil Lemon Emulsion 240g Yabbis tail (peeled) 160g Scallop (cleaned) ¼ pc Lemon juice 5g Parsley (curly) 150g Tomato Kenya Beans 200g Kenya beans 10g Salted butter 1 pc Garlic clove (peeled) 30g Shallots Black peppercorns (crushed) to taste 30g Cherry tomatoes 5g Mixed herbs 1. For the Red Snapper, marinate the fish fillet with salt, black peppercorns and olive oil.

2. Grill the fish (skin side down) on a hot grill, as soon as there are grill marks, turn it over onto a stainless steel plate and top with butter, lemon juice and finish it in a 160 degree Celsius oven for 3 minutes.

3. For the lemon emulsion, clean and peel the yabbis tail and cut it length wise.

4. Cut the scallop meat lengthwise along the grain of the meat.

5. Poach the tomato then peel skin off.

Dice it into neat cubes.

6. In a pan, melt the butter then add in the yabbis, scallops and sauté.

7. Mix in the lemon juice and nape the meat constantly.

8. Finish off with chopped parsley, diced tomatoes and a touch of crushed peppercorns.

9. For the Kenya Beans, cut the strings on the side of the beans. Blanch them in hot water then flash chill them in ice water.

Strain and place in an absorbent cloth.

10. Heat the butter in a pan then add in the chopped shallots and sauté till translucent.

11. Toss the beans and finish with crushed black peppercorns.

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CRAB COCKTAIL WITH FENNEL SORBET Serves 4 Crab salad 280g Crab meat 70g Fresh tomatoes (diced) 10g Ripe avocado 15g Gherkins 6g Capers Salt to taste 3g Black peppercorns (crushed) ½ pc Lemon (juiced) 40g Mixed lettuce 5 sprigs fresh coriander Cocktail sauce 100g Mayonnaise 40g Tomato ketchup ¼ tsp Paprika powder 10ml Tabasco sauce ¼ pc Lemon (juiced) Sea salt, to taste Fennel sorbet 1ltr Water 200g Fresh fennel bulb 15g Fennel seeds 250g Liquid glucose 200g Sugar 15g Stabiliser/gel glaze Fennel crisp 50g Fennel (thinly sliced) 150ml Water 40g Sugar 20ml Corn oil 2 Sheets parchment paper

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Red Snapper

Dressing 250ml Balsamic vinegar reduction 5 ml Red pepper oil 30ml Basil oil

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1. For the cocktail sauce, mix all of the aforementioned ingredients together and blend with a ballon whisk.

2. For the crab salad, add the crab meat to the capers, gherkins, chives, diced tomatoes and avocado, season it and add the lemon juice.

3. Add the cocktail sauce and fold well.

4. Place the salad in a ring mould and top it with the mixed lettuce and coriander leaves.

5. For the side of fennel sorbet, heat the water, remove from the flame and let it cool until it’s lukewarm. Next, add the fresh fennel and fennel seeds, cover and let it get cool.

6. Blend and strain it through a fine sieve, add the sugar, liquid glucose and stabiliser and blend again.

7. Churn this mixture in a sorbetier and serve frozen with a fennel crisp on top.

(If you don’t have a sorbetier, try a plain flavoured sorbet instead.)

8. To make the fennel crisp, cut the fennel bulb into thin slices.

9. Make a thin syrup with the water and sugar and then dip the slices in it.

10. Arrange two sheets of butter paper between two stainless steel trays. Place the fennel in between and bake it at 70 degrees Celsius for 12 minutes.

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Moving In A go-to guide for those must-have household items.

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Carrefour is a cheap and cheerful spot in which to pick up white goods in a hurry.

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