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The Great Outdoors
Follow our top tips on how to create an enchanting garden
Self Help
Why you don’t need to constantly call the maintenance man
area guide
At home in Umm Suqeim with the Harveys
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home solutions
Contents Features 12 Property of the Month Take a look at this luscious villa, complete with garden and courtyard, in Umm Suqeim.
13 Loan Ranger We round-up the latest mortgage rates from Dubai’s top banks.
14 Price is Right Take a glimpse at the latest property figures in the city’s key developments.
16 Cover Feature
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Sharon Harvey shows us around her artinspired five bedroom villa, moments from the beach, in the heart of Umm Suqeim.
51 Better Interiors News and views to help inspire your décor.
Listings
52 Going Wild
26 Property Management
39 Emirates Living
The easy way for landlords to maximise ownership of their properties.
Homes don’t get much more extravagant than this five bedroom 8,500 sqm villa. See page 37.
Believe it or not, plants do grow in Dubai’s extreme climate. Landscape and horticultural experts tell us how to get our dream plots.
28 Short-term rentals
42 Palm Jumeirah
54 Better Outdoors
Quick-fix home solutions in the city’s most desirable districts.
Buy an exclusive one-bedroom apartment in Oceana for AED1,800,000. See page 42.
Restyle your garden with one of these five, fab winter garden furniture looks.
30 Dubailand
45 Other Districts
57 How Do I...
Snap up a three-bedroom villa in Dubai Investment Park. See page 31.
Rent a Garhoud-based five-bedroom villa for your family in this friendly neighbourhood, complete with huge swimming pool.
Do basic DIY. Sounds easy doesn’t it? Follow our expert tips so you don’t get in a pickle.
46 Abu Dhabi
We round-up the coolest items of the moment from blenders to a slimline Acer laptop.
33 Downtown Buy a two-bedroom luxury pad in the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, this month.
36 Marina Rent a great value one-bedroom apartment in Majara 2, amid the vibrant Dubai Marina, for AED80,000 per year. Turn to page 38.
The capital’s property of the month goes to a waterside beauty priced at AED2,800,000.
48 Commercial On the hunt for an office? Check out all our latest offerings...
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Home Help
Property of the Month Rest up in one of Downtown Dubai’s tallest towers
The Details
Available now!
Where is it? Gate Boulevard, DIFC How many bedrooms? One How big is it? 893 sq.ft How much does it cost? AED1,050,000 How do I find out more? Contact Pravin Patrick on +971 600 52 2212 and quote reference number VI290789 to arrange a viewing.
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Views to make you swoon Gaze out onto Dubai International Financial Centre, Emirates Towers and the ocean from this gorgeous onebedroom apartment. Set within Index Tower, a complex built by Britain’s most prolific architect Sir Norman Foster (who designed the world’s tallest bridge and ‘the Gherkin’ in Central London), residents here will enjoy floor-to-ceiling windows and a well appointed reception room and bedroom. Surrounding the building are all the amenities residents could desire, including The Dubai Mall, with restaurants and shops galore.
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Finance
Loan Ranger
Found your dream property and need to sort out a mortgage? Look no further... BANK
INTEREST RATE
MIN dEpoSIT
MAx LoAN TERM
pRoCESSING FEES
EARLY REpAYMENT
AdCB
from 7.25%- 8.75%
15%
25 YEArS
1% (No CAP)
from 2%
04 368 4582
from 5.75-8.5%
15%-25%
30 YEArS
0.75% If PAID UPfroNT, 1% If NoT
2% oWN fUNDS 4% bUY oUT
02 401 8555
from 6.75%
20%-30%
25 YrS for SALArIED 20 YEArS for SELf EmPLoYED
1.25%, CAPPED AT AED 25,000
2% CLoSINg 4% bUY oUT
04 295 3000
7.5%
20%-25%
25 YEArS UAE NATIoNAL 20 YEArS EXPAT
1%, mINImUm AED 5,000
2% bEforE 2 YEArS 1% AfTEr 2 YEArS
600 540000
from 5.49%
20%
25 YEArS
1% of LoAN vALUE (DISCoUNTS AvAILAbLE for HSbC PrEmIEr AND ADvANCE CUSTomErS)
WAIvED, EXCEPT If IT IS A bUY oUT WHErE CUSTomErS HAvE To PAY 3%
800 HoUSE
from 5.49%
30%
20 YEArS
from 0% - 0.75% of LoAN AmoUNT
DISCoUNT rATE: No PENALTY for UP To 20% rEPAYmENT from oWN fUNDS EACH CALENDAr YEAr, 1.5% PENALTY If ovEr 20%. STANDArD rATE & LIfETImE TrACkEr: No PENALTY.
04-342 2000
4.99% (LImITED offEr)
20%-30%
30 YEArS
0% (LImITED offEr)
1% bEforE 2 YEArS 3% bUY oUT
04 424 4444
from 7.25%
20%
25 YEArS
1%, CAPPED AT AED 30,000
2% oWN fUNDS 3% bUY oUT
800 6667
from 5.50%
20%-25%
25 YEArS
1%
1% oWN fUNDS 5% bUY oUT
04 213 0000
STANdARd CHARTEREd
from 4.99% (LImITED offEr)
20%
30 YEArS
1% of L/A
0% AfTEr 5TH YEAr
02 616 5605
UNITEd ARAB BANK
5.49% (5.99% fIXED for 5 YEArS)
15%
25 YEArS
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0% AfTEr 5TH YEAr
800474
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For further information on the best mortgage deals call Better Homes on +971 4 407 4600
CoNTACT
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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 = 5.64 aeD 1 UsD = 3.67 aeD 1 eUrO = 4.84 aeD PRICES PER SQ/FT Sales Index Report - September2011 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
PAlM JUMEIrAh DIsTrICT
Min Price
Max Price
avg Price
Min Price/ sq.ft
Max Price/ sq.ft
avg Price/ sq.ft
Arabian ranches
1,715,000.00
6,060,000.00
3,299,000
748.25
1234.47
894.78
Dubailand
1,363,500.00
4,810,100.00
3,513,250
560.18
1327.94
900.98
Emirates living
1,376,007.90
5,150,000.00
2,773,858.27
778.49
1119.57
929.50
Jumeirah village
1,173,000.00
2,020,000.00
1,669,947.36
407.74
716.99
481.32
The Palm Jumeirah
8,400,000.00
12,000,000.00
10,166,666
1292.31
2020.00
1701.30
COMMUNITY
Min Price
Max Price
avg Price
Min Price/ sq.ft
Max Price/ sq.ft
avg Price/ sq.ft
rentals
DUbAIlAND DIsTrICT
Arabian ranches
100,000
310,000
177,304
38
72
56
Dubai Investment Park
190,000
280,000
235,000
40
46
43
EMIrATEs lIvINg DIsTrICT
Emirates living
80,000
600,000
228,625
47
80
59
JUMEIrAh DIsTrICT
Jumeirah
225,000
260,000
242,500
45
57
51
Umm suqeim
155,000
250,000
202,500
34
74
54
Mirdif
65,000
100,000
83,333
30
65
45
COMMUNITY
Min Price
Max Price
avg Price
Min Price/ sq.ft
Max Price/ sq.ft
avg Price/ sq.ft
DOwNTOwN DIsTrICT
DIfC
1,100,000.00
2,300,000.00
1,638,250
1123.25
1537.18
1331.48
MArINA DIsTrICT
Dubai Marina
699,999.00
4,800,000.00
1,778,371.81
661.30
2046.91
1087.47
EMIrATEs lIvINg DIsTrICT
Emirates living
824,000.00
1,450,000.00
1,152,800
841.56
1184.64
1048.41
The greens
1,100,000.00
2,266,000.00
1,658,250
748.79
906.40
826.24
The Palm Jumeirah
1,400,000.00
6,000,000.00
2,755,585.81
681.27
2190.50
1392.63
COMMUNITY
Min Price
Max Price
avg Price
Min Price/ sq.ft
Max Price/ sq.ft
avg Price/ sq.ft
Al AwIr DIsTrICT
International City
16,000
35,000
24,500
29
51
38
DEIrA DIsTrICT
Deira
55,000
65,000
61,250
39
46
44
MIrDIf DIsTrICT
Apartments sales
PAlM JUMEIrAh DIsTrICT
rentals
DOwNTOwN DIsTrICT
EMIrATEs lIvINg DIsTrICT
MArINA DIsTrICT
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Trade Centre
50,000
280,000
99,194
37
125
67
Dubai Investment Park
45,000
120,000
88,571
59
95
71
Discovery gardens
25,000
55,000
35,018
19
69
48
Emirates living
52,000
155,000
97,400
71
118
91
barsha
53,000
57,000
55,667
62
79
73
Dubai Marina
40,000
449,000
118,565
47
141
84
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We love this place...
Umm Suqeim
Sharon Harvey, owner of Showcase Gallery, and her son James, let us sneak a peek at their airy, art-infused five bedroom villa. Images by Nasir Rauf
How long have you been in Dubai? I’m originally from Zimbabwe, but came here more than 25 years ago as a newlywed. James’ dad was working for Emirates as a pilot. There was nothing here at that time; Sheikh Zayed Road was only a four-lane track which you could turn off at any point. Why did you choose to live in Umm Suqeim? Emirates Airline accommodated all their staff in this area, so we were in company accommodation for 15 years, and since then I’ve always lived in Umm Suqeim. What kinds of people live in the area? Professionals do live here, but it’s very much a family area because most of the properties are villas. You have everything you need in this little radius, it’s just so October 2011
convenient. Dubai Airport is only 20 minutes away, Mall of the Emirates is only five minutes away, as is the beach, and there are plenty of schools including Kings’ School, Raffles, Dubai American Academy, Jess, Jumeirah College and Dubai College. It’s a great place for families. Do you rent the house or own it? I rent. I would love to be able to buy but you can’t really buy in this area as properties are not for sale, they all belong to locals. How do you make a rented apartment a home? A lot of people come over to Dubai with the idea that living here is only temporary, they live with that idea so they don’t spend money on furniture or won’t buy a painting for their wall. If you live in this temporary world it will never feel like home. I did that
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at the beginning, but your attitude towards your home makes it or breaks it. Even if you are only here for a couple of years, you should really make it feel like your home and surround yourself with things that make you and your family feel comfortable, paint the wall or buy that sofa you have your eye on. You can always sell it at the end of your stay. I’ve really made this space a home, and I live in it like I own it. Would you ever buy property here? There is a level of uncertainty with the
‘My taste is very eclectic and I don’t like that showroom look which has two or three colours’
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property laws here. I don’t think it’s right that you should buy somewhere and invest millions and not have the right to live with your family here all the time. Friends of mine have a signature villa on the Palm but their 18-year-old son has to get a visa to live here. And there are further problems if you want your parents to live here. If they changed the property laws I’d buy here. What inspired the style of your home? I’m an interior designer by profession, so I’ve always worked with people’s homes. Plus I enjoy collecting things from different places. It’s just a case of knowing how to put it all together. My taste is very eclectic and I don’t like that showroom look which has two or three colours and everything matching. In my home the design incorporates art with different furniture from modern to antique. The side table, dining table and chairs are from my grandparents and are over 100 years old; we brought them over from Africa. At my gallery we do a combination of art, framing and antiques, while chests are our specialty. Whenever I see one that’s really unusual I add it to my collection. Most of them are from Oman, restore them by hand.
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As an art collector, how do you select the right pieces for your home? I’ve been collecting since forever and I really like to buy original art even if it’s just a small print. The two pieces as you walk into the living room are by a young Iranian artist who shot to fame, I’ve been buying his work from the beginning. I bought one of these pieces for AED8,000 and his work now sells at Christie’s for between AED100,000 and AED120,000. I would never show any work in my gallery that I don’t like, or that I wouldn’t personally have in my house, and I never buy pieces simply because I think they will increase in value. What attracted you to this particular villa initially? The light was a big factor, I haven’t put curtains downstairs because there’s no need, no one can see in with the high fences in the garden. It’s an old house and it needed a lot of restoration, but the ceilings are high and the windows are huge. The newer villas tend to have lower ceilings and smaller windows. What’s your favourite piece in the house? The Gandhi sculpture is a limited edition by artist Debanjan Roy, and my favourite. I really admired Gandhi as a person – he was amazing – and I love the contradiction in the materials and bright red colour. His pose is also interesting, how he’s relaxing on the sofa. Furniture-wise I just love my century old chests, there’s something different about every single one. What advice would you give to people looking for a home in Dubai? Find a location that suits your lifestyle. If
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you have small children, being close to a school is a plus; it’s great for children to have friends in the area. Travelling around Dubai is not very easy without a car and when my children were younger I didn’t like them using public transport on their own, so going to a friend’s house by foot is ideal. Are there any drawbacks to living in this area? Al Thanya Street is quite busy and, for some reason, this stretch can get a little noisy. Some people use it as a bit of a race track with their Ferraris, as there are no speed bumps and no cameras, there have been a few accidents. This would be the only thing I would change in the area. Where do you like to dine in the local vicinity? We tend to go to the Madinat and places such as Al Qasr Hotel or to some lesser known really nice restaurants in Barsha – my favourite Italian is called Pizza Pazza, they do great oven baked pizzas. There are lots of different restaurants dotted around including Bu Qtair – the delicious fish hut on the beach which serves up the catch of the day. What do you do in your leisure time? I work six days a week, but when I get time to relax I like to do some gardening and go to the beach – there are so many nice beach walks you can take around here. And I also enjoy swimming in the sea. At home, I love to have friends over in the winter as we have a big outside area where we can do dinner parties, and I really like to entertain. For me, Umm Suqeim really is a perfect place to relax.
‘I never buy pieces simply because I think they will increase in value’
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Love Thy Neighbourhood
Umm Suqeim
All you need to know about living within this developed community...
Renting and buying Expats cannot currently buy in this area but there are plenty of options to rent a variety of villas from two to six bedrooms in size or apartments in complexes, including Al Kharbash (alkharbashgroup.com) in Umm Suqeim 3 which offers a pool, gym and mesmerising views out to sea. If you’re considering renting a villa, be sure to look out for extras that may include a sizable garden and maid’s quarters, one or two floors, terrace balconies, outdoor pools and shared gym facilities or beach access.
Shopping and a bite Nearby, the Madinat Jumeirah’s warren of restaurants offers a plethora of places to eat, including the excellent Pai Thai at Al Qasr Hotel (04 366 6730), the ever-busy Toscana (04 366 6730), which overlooks October 2011
snaking waterways, or Left Bank (04 368 6171), which serves up homely fare. Venture over to Mall of the Emirates, only a 10 minute drive from Umm Suqeim, where you can shop for high-street and designer fashion, or groceries at Carrefour (04 409 9000). Here you can also eat at a variety of outlets, including Chop Chop (04 341 3618), which serves Asian fare from Chinese noodles to Japanese, prepared teppinyaki-style, at a typical metal-plated grill. Or head to perennially popular More (04 3950967) for healthy, fresh dishes including pastries, pastas and salads. Back in Umm Suqeim, for no frills delicious Sri Lankan curry try Bu Qtair fish shack (located in the fishing village, a short walk from the open beach). Here they serve up the catch of the day in their signature curry sauce.v
Leisure time This area of town is the perfect place to enjoy your weekends, with endless activities on offer — from skiing at the world’s largest indoor ski slope Ski Dubai (skidxb.com), and surfing at Umm Suqeim open beach with Surf Dubai (surfingdubai.com), to working out at The Quay Health Club at the Madinat Jumeirah (jumeirah.com). Alternatively, relax at the Talise Spa, which offers a range of nutritional programmes as well as ayurvedic and homeopathic treatments. Meanwhile, your kids will love Wild Wadi, where they can shoot along flumes, drop down a giant plug hole, or ride a huge artificial wave spurting out seven tonnes of water per second (ridethewave.wildwadi.com). Tennis fans can indulge at the PBI Tennis Centre (pbitennis.com) next to the Burj Al Arab, where they offer expert instruction, in group or private lessons, club nights, social events and seven championship floodlit courts, where you can practice day or night. Art fans are also in luck; the nearby Ductac Community Theatre and Arts Centre (ductac.org) holds workshops in sketching, henna, creative writing, oil painting, drama, dance, and pottery on a weekly basis for both adults and children, and there’s a public library (theoldlibrary. ae) just opposite the centre with 14,000 English language books to read at your leisure.
Schooling This family orientated area offers an abundance of choice when it comes to schools, including Kings’ School (kingsdubai.com) for excellent primary education. If you’re looking for schools that teach the International Baccalaureate Diploma, you can try Jess (jess.sch.ae), Jumeirah College (gemsjc.com) and Dubai College (dubaicollege.org). For tiny tots, meanwhile, the well established Jebel Ali Nursery (jebelalinursery.com) has a branch in Umm Suqeim and offers full and part-day teaching.
Ages accepted 18 months to 4 years and from new born to 4.5 years old at DHCC and Um Suqeim branches.
JBR branch - 04 4243791 Arabian Ranches - 04 3689882 Meadows branch - 04 4224222 Dubai Health Care City - 04 3426554
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Property picks Rent a villa in Umm Suqeim, one of the most desirable areas in Dubai, and enjoy spacious living a stone’s throw from the beach‌
Ideal for family living
Rental prices at a glance:
This attractive four-bedroom property in Courtyard 8 Villas boasts a sizable kitchen, generous living area and separate dining area, creating the ideal place to entertain guests. The floor-to-ceiling windows make the villa light and airy, while offering a tranquil view out to the private garden and courtyard, which your family can reach from either the living area or the garden. The bedrooms are split over two floors, with one on the ground floor (suitable for a maid or guest bedroom) and three on the first floor. All have built in wardrobes. A unique feature in the property is the large terrace area on the first floor, which looks out to the spectacular red sunset of an evening. Residents here have access to the neighbouring pool and gym, and the local proximity offers shops, eateries and a selection of schools. Facts and figures: AED240,000 (per annum), 3,000 square feet. Contact: BH consultant Tarek Gouda and quote reference VI287448.
3 bed villas: From AED125,000-250,000 4 bed villas: From AED140,000-350,000 5 bed villas: From AED170,000-450,000 6 bed villas: From AED300,000
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A lush green enclave Imagine having a giant garden you’d find in areas such as The Greens or Arabian Ranches, yet with unparalleled proximity to schools, the beach and shops… This incredible one-storey, three-bedroom villa offers exactly this, plus a pretty courtyard in the centre of the house. All rooms are en-suite and have built- in wardrobes, plus there’s a substantial kitchen and living area and a discreet extra room in the garden, suitable for a maid. Meanwhile your kids can use up all their energy at nearby Umm Suqeim Park, and parents can get everything they need from Mall of the Emirates, a mere 10 minutes away. Facts and figures: AED200,000 (per annum), 2,000 square feet. Contact: BH consultant Tarek Gouda and quote reference VI154867
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MEYDAN DISTRICT Al Barari Al Quoz Bu Kadra Meydan City Nad Al Sheba
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PRoPeRty MAnAgeMent
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Dg-BuilDing 1 diScovery GardenS Located in a primary shopping district Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM261688)
AeD 52,000
1 br 1195 sq. ft.
sADAf 1 dubai Marina Self-contained development Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM173980)
AeD 100,000
2 br 1364 sq. ft.
soBHA DAffoDil JuMeirah villaGe Sizeable value appreciation Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM299980)
AeD 25,000
Studio 469 sq. ft.
Exclusive to Better Homes
suMMeRlAnD barSha Direct marina views Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM288424)
AeD 75,000
2 br 714 sq. ft.
MARinA DiAMonD 6 dubai Marina
AeD 50,000 1 br 551 sq. ft. A desirable address Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM276958)
Regent House 1 dubailand Excellent finish Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM296676)
October 2011
AeD 40,000
Studio 623 sq. ft.
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tHe toRcH dubai Marina Bright and inviting residence Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM301019)
AeD 85,000
sky gARDens
AeD 32,000
BuilDing B4
2 br 1279 sq. ft.
diFc A desirable address Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM291112)
AeD 220,000
3 br 4646 sq. ft.
sky gARDens diFc A prestigious address Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM277645)
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AeD 94,308
2 br 1718 sq. ft.
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BuilDing B4 international city Affordable luxury Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM265122)
Al sHAMsi 13 VillAs MirdiF Easy payment plan Better Homes PMGT (Ref # VIM212313)
1 br 795 sq. ft.
international city Affordable luxury Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM260229)
AeD 43,000
2 br 1300 sq. ft.
tHe VillA dubailand Price negotiable Better Homes PMGT (Ref # VIM299760)
AeD 150,000
5 br 3600 sq. ft.
AeD 50,000
2 br 850 sq. ft.
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BuilDing B4 international city Affordable luxury Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM265111)
AeD 32,000
1 br 795 sq. ft.
sky gARDens diFc Central and prestigious location Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM276988)
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AeD 61,560
1 br 786 sq. ft.
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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.
the addreSS dubai mall downtown dubai 5 Star hotel living with everything you need Khushbu Bhatia (Ref # APM300550)
aurora dubai MaRina Fitted with the latest in modern conveniences Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM260352)
marina reSidence dubai MaRina Friendly neighborhood Sabah Gazi (Ref # APM212250)
October 2011
aed 11,520
Studio 612 sq. ft.
bahar 4 dubai MaRina A desirable address Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM296895)
aed 16,020
2 bR 1268 sq. ft.
dubai Gate 1 JuMeiRah Lake toweRS Easy living Kristina Titova (Ref # APM285940)
aed 6,000
Studio 731 sq. ft.
aed 14,010
1 bR 893 sq. ft.
aed 10,020
1 bR 976 sq. ft.
oceana - adriatic the PaLM JuMeiRah Sophisticated waterfront community Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM300698)
aed 16,020
1 bR 1338 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
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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
Al MAhrA ARABiAn RAnches Exclusive residence Rene Neil Dsouza (Ref # VI299997)
AED 4,299,000
5 BR 4298 sq. ft.
GAzEllE / Al rEEM 2 ARABiAn RAnches Now’s the time to make the move Darius Ganda (Ref # VI298786)
AED 1,400,000
2 BR 1857 sq. ft.
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PAlMErA 2 ARABiAn RAnches Central and prestigious location Rene Neil Dsouza (Ref # VI295196)
rEGEnT housE 1 DuBAilAnD Ready to move in Hannah Bakshani (Ref # AP277366)
October 2011
AED 1,750,000
2 BR 2219 sq. ft.
AED 400,000
stuDio 677 sq. ft.
ThE VillA DuBAilAnD Varied architectural styles Wael Gomaa (Ref # VI11212)
VicTory hEiGhTs - oliVA DuBAilAnD Dynamic environment Lynn Rowley (Ref # VI48405)
MirADor PhAsE 1 ARABiAn RAnches A desirable address Rene Neil Dsouza (Ref # VI298501)
AED 4,150,000
5 BR 4947 sq. ft.
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AED 2,150,000
MArlowE housE 1
AED 2,200,000
GAzEllE / Al rEEM 3
5 BR 3600 sq. ft.
4 BR 2558 sq. ft.
DuBAilAnD One of the Best Deals in the Market Bilal Khan (Ref # AP300555)
ARABiAn RAnches A great family option Rabih Hankir (Ref # VI22651)
AED 900,000
2 BR 1458 sq. ft.
AED 1,854,000
3 BR 2627 sq. ft.
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Exclusive to Better Homes
rEGEnT housE 2 DuBAilAnD Smart home living Kelly Saraceni (Ref # AP300844)
FOR RENt
AED 48,000
1 BR 936 sq. ft.
AED 120,000
GAzEllE / Al rEEM 1
3 BR 2456 sq. ft.
ARABiAn RAnches Affordable luxury Annie Hawkins (Ref # VI300556)
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sAhEEl VillAs ARABiAn RAnches A great family option Gemma Vicary (Ref # VI300348)
AED 280,000
5 BR 5308 sq. ft.
PAlMErA 3 ARABiAn RAnches Captivating environment Darius Ganda (Ref # VI290957)
AED 180,000
3 BR 2936 sq. ft.
Al MAhrA ARABiAn RAnches Meticulously planned development Gemma Vicary (Ref # VI169884)
AED 240,000
4 BR 3956 sq. ft.
Exclusive to Better Homes
TownhousE DuBAi investment PARk A place to call home Susan Brand (Ref # VI158380)
lEAf 19 DuBAilAnD Experience the height of luxury Rasha Moslyh (Ref # VI41431)
AED 185,000 3 BR 4176 sq. ft.
AED 475,000
6 BR 10885 sq. ft.
Gc PhAsE 1b DuBAi investment PARk A place to call home Susan Brand (Ref # VI158547)
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AED 190,000
3 BR 4176 sq. ft.
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Dubailand
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 245,000
FOR RENt FRoM AED 32,000
IMPZ, Lago Vista
Studio 511 sq.ft
IMPZ, Lago Vista IMPZ, Lago Vista
Studio 511 sq.ft
IMPZ, The Crescent
Studio 512 sq.ft
Dubai Sports City, Hamza Tower
2 BR
Motor City, Sherlock House 2
1 BR
Dubai Sports City, Golf Tower
1 BR
Remraam, Sector 2 - 11B4
1 BR
Remraam, Sector 2 - 9A6
1 BR
Dubai Residences Complex, Skycourts Tower F
2 BR
Motor City, Norton Court 3
2 BR
Motor City, Marlowe House 2
2 BR
Motor City, FoxHill 4
2 BR
Remraam, Sector 2 - 8D6
3 BR
IMPZ, Lago Vista
2 BR
Arabian Ranches, Gazelle / Al Reem 1
3 BR
Motor City, FoxHill 8
3 BR
AED 245,000 (Ref # AP300415)
Amazing value
Tulay ozcan AED 248,000 (Ref # AP299650)
A motivated seller! 1,070 sq.ft
Liudmila Shapedko AED 586,500
Excellent value 835 sq.ft
Partha Reddy AED 592,850
Premier location 946 sq.ft
AED 599,000 (Ref # AP299329)
AED 842,841
Attractive investment opportunity 1,471 sq.ft
(Ref # AP81819) Wael Gomaa
A prestigious address 1,271 sq.ft
(Ref # AP284308)
AED 849,999
Tarek Gouda (Ref # AP300079) Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP254320)
one of the Best Deals in the Market Bilal Khan 1,453 sq.ft
AED 950,000 (Ref # AP277358)
A place to call home 2,218 sq.ft
Hannah Bakshani AED 1,100,000 (Ref # AP300714)
Attractive investment opportunity 1,575 sq.ft
AED 1,258,155 (Ref # AP81890)
Premier location 1,400 sq.ft
Wael Gomaa AED 1,310,680 (Ref # AP246582)
Scenic water view 2,456 sq.ft
Mujtaba Virani AED 1,720,000 (Ref # VI1579)
Fully upgraded property 2,931 sq.ft
Shashi Mashruwala
Rene Neil Dsouza
AED 1,772,000 (Ref # AP298656)
Competitive price, call now
Hannah Bakshani
AED 27,000
Bright and inviting residence 1,400 sq.ft
AED 42,000
Bright and inviting residence 980 sq.ft
AED 45,000
Property at budget prices
Green Community West, 2 BR 1,343 sq.ft North West Apartments Affordable luxury
AED 48,000
(Ref # AP298484) Violeta Abboud (Ref # AP299896) Catherine Quadros (Ref # AP50640) Tarek Gouda (Ref # AP300764) Joey Elaty
AED 60,000 1 BR 960 sq.ft Motor City, FoxHill 5 Green Community East, Picturesque surroundings
(Ref # AP276719)
Garden West Apartments 1 BR 1,566 sq.ft AED 65,000 Motor City, FoxHill 7 Dynamic development
(Ref # AP290042)
AED 80,000 Green Community East, 1 BR 915 sq.ft Garden West ApartSpacious with great finishes
(Ref # APM263825)
2 BR 2,668 sq.ft ments Arabian Ranches, Gazelle Excellent value
(Ref # AP300770)
AED 85,000
Nicole Burt
Robert Kerr
Better Homes PMGT
Partha Reddy
2 BR 1,862 sq.ft AED 120,000 / Al Reem 1 Arabian Ranches, Gazelle Idyllic surroundings
(Ref # AP158098)
/ Al Reem 3 Arabian Ranches,
(Ref # VI284841)
2 BR
1,800 sq.ft
AED 125,000
Friendly neighborhood
Nicole Burt
Joanne Derrick
3 BR 2,540 sq.ft AED 125,000 Gazelle / Al Reem 1 Falcon City of Wonders, Affordable luxury
(Ref # VI300581)
3 BR 2,541 sq.ft AED 140,000 Aegean Green Community East, Contemporary style/layout
(Ref # VI300128)
Terrace Apartments Arabian Ranches, Alma
(Ref # VI300877)
4 BR
3,300 sq.ft
AED 145,000
Excellent value
Annie Hawkins
Gemma Vicary
Partha Reddy
Green Community East, 3 BR 2,362 sq.ft AED 1,800,000 (Ref # AP3341) Garden East Apartments Property at budget prices Ali Tabrizi
Falcon City of Wonders, 3 BR 3,627 sq.ft AED 175,000 Aegean Fully furnished apartment
(Ref # AP158148)
Dubailand, The Villa
4 BR
Arabian Ranches, Alvorada 2
(Ref # VI300588)
Dubailand, The Villa
5 BR
Green Community West, Bungalow
4 BR
Green Community West, Luxury Villas
6 BR
October 2011
3,600 sq.ft
AED 2,283,314 (Ref # VI11294)
A stunning family home 3,584 sq.ft
A place to call home
Ali Tabrizi
AED 2,302,316 (Ref # VI11225) Aneliya Miladinova
4,200 sq.ft AED 2,950,000 (Ref # VI299363)
A place to call home 7,075 sq.ft
A motivated seller!
Susan Brand AED 4,550,000 (Ref # VI266925) Liudmila Shapedko
3 BR
2,788 sq.ft
AED 180,000
Close to all amenities
Nicole Burt
Joanne Derrick
Green Community West, 5 BR 9,382 sq.ft AED 200,000 (Ref # VI297675) Luxury Villas Understated luxury Violeta Abboud 4 BR
4,020 sq.ft AED 260,000 (Ref # VI299812)
Meticulously planned development
6 BR
7,075 sq.ft
Nina Pekina
AED 280,000 (Ref # VI266925)
Views of lush landscapes
Rene Neil Dsouza
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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
The Residences T2 Downtown DuBai A prestigious address Mujtaba Virani (Ref # AP300891)
The index (One cenTRAl PARk) DiFC A stunning family home Pravin Patrick DMello (Ref # AP297376)
BuRj khAlifA Downtown DuBai Affordable luxury Thomas Bunker (Ref # AP38368)
Aed 3,600,000
3 BR 2237 sq. ft.
windsOR mAnOR Business Bay Ambitious initiative Roy Yacoub (Ref # AP298507)
Aed 934,067
1 BR 1147 sq. ft.
limesTOne hOuse DiFC Affordable luxury Roy Yacoub (Ref # AP298078)
Aed 4,240,000
3 BR 2800 sq. ft.
Aed 17,114,000
4 BR 8557 sq. ft.
Aed 4,800,000
2 BR 1639 sq. ft.
YAnsOOn 5 Downtown DuBai Affordable luxury Liudmila Shapedko (Ref # AP300261)
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Aed 890,000
1 BR 732 sq. ft.
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Downtown Exclusive to Better Homes
The index (One cenTRAl PARk) DiFC Premier location Pravin Patrick DMello (Ref # AP300014)
FOR REnT
BuRj khAlifA Downtown DuBai High-profile environment Soumia Elakly (Ref # AP279511)
Aed 235,000
3 BR 3014 sq. ft.
hAmilTOn ResidencY Business Bay Easy living Sana Hajjar (Ref # AP297636)
Aed 45,000
stuDio 533 sq. ft.
Aed 170,000
2 BR 1546 sq. ft.
Exclusive to Better Homes
PARk PlAce tRaDe CentRe Sweeping city views Wafa Ghannam (Ref # AP256689)
Aed 110,000
2 BR 1163 sq. ft.
sOuTh Ridge 5 Downtown DuBai Privileged location Martina Plumley (Ref # AP226325)
Aed 135,000
2 BR 1454 sq. ft.
Ask The AgenT PRAvin dmellO, ResidenTiAl sAles And leAsing cOnsulTAnT This year, the delivery of Limestone House and Index Tower have been added to the list of completed projects in DIFC. Now, apartments of all sizes are available, with tenant demand fueling an increase in prices by 5 to 10 per cent. People who work in DIFC form the area’s largest tenant profile segment. If you want to see and discuss what’s currently available in this sought-after area, you can visit us at our newly-opened Better Homes’ DIFC kiosk. October 2011
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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 455,000
FOR REnT FROM AED 32,000
Business Bay, Scala Tower
Studio 491 sq.ft
Business Bay, Scala Tower
Studio 402 sq.ft
Downtown Dubai, 8 Boulevard Walk
Studio 555 sq.ft
Business Bay, Mayfair Residency
1 BR
Business Bay, Mayfair Tower
1 BR
Business Bay, Hamilton Residency
1 BR
Business Bay, Churchill Residency
1 BR
Business Bay, Scala Tower
1 BR
Business Bay, Executive Tower B
Studio 907 sq.ft
Business Bay, Executive Tower K
2 BR
Downtown Dubai, 8 Boulevard Walk
1 BR
Trade Centre, Blue Tower
2 BR
Downtown Dubai, Burj Views
1 BR
Trade Centre, Habtoor Residence
2 BR
Business Bay, Windsor Manor
1 BR
Business Bay, Windsor Manor
2 BR
AED 455,000 (Ref # AP298929)
A motivated seller!
Liudmila Shapedko AED 550,000 (Ref # AP287178)
A motivated seller! 837 sq.ft
Megan Nadine Smith AED 635,288
A motivated seller! 983 sq.ft
Aneliya Miladinova AED 736,575
Ambitious initiative
AED 750,000 (Ref # AP274872) Better Homes JBR AED 900,000 (Ref # AP297704)
Prized location 1,025 sq.ft
Ali Tabrizi AED 900,000 (Ref # AP267335)
Premium amenities 1,147 sq.ft
(Ref # AP285422) Roy Yacoub
The best of city living 1,063 sq.ft
(Ref # AP299354)
Shashi Mashruwala AED 900,896 (Ref # AP298509)
Ambitious initiative
Roy Yacoub
AED 32,000
Excellent value 646 sq.ft
Florence Roche AED 40,000
Excellent finish 938 sq.ft
AED 50,000
AED 55,000
AED 70,000
A desirable address 1,064 sq.ft
AED 80,700
BH Head Office (Ref # AP292494)
(Ref # AP300357) Florence Roche
AED 85,000
Great family home 1,734 sq.ft
(Ref # AP293498)
Soumia Elakly
Exceptional deal! 1,195 sq.ft
(Ref # AP297308) Mona Bakr
Spacious with great finishes 2,500 sq.ft
(Ref # AP298563) Tarek Gouda
Open to offers 891 sq.ft
(Ref # AP297647)
(Ref # AP255278) Sylvia OConnor
AED 85,000
Inspection will impress
(Ref # AP294719) Sandra Sherlock
Downtown Dubai, Burj 2 BR 1,348 sq.ft AED 1,666,500 (Ref # AP261743) Views C - East Tower Enjoy life with style Partha Reddy
AED 89,000 (Ref # AP298759) Downtown Dubai, The Studio 604 sq.ft Address Dubai Mall 5 Star hotel living with everything you need Soumia Elakly
Downtown Dubai, The Lofts - Central
2 BR
DIFC, Rose Rayhaan Rotana
Studio 320 sq.ft
Downtown Dubai, 8 Boulevard Walk
2 BR
Downtown Dubai, The Residences T1
3 BR
The Old Town, Miska 2
2 BR
Downtown Dubai, South Ridge 5
3 BR
The Old Town, Yansoon 2
2 BR
Trade Centre, Habtoor Residence
3 BR
Business Bay, Executive Tower H
3 BR
Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa
3 BR
Business Bay, Windsor Manor
3 BR
Business Bay, Executive Tower M
4 BR
The Old Town, Yansoon 6
3 BR
The Old Town, Zaafaran 1
3 BR
DIFC, Limestone House
3 BR
1,379 sq.ft
AED 1,717,000 (Ref # AP223318)
Looking for lifestyle? 1,630 sq.ft
Daria Lyubimova AED 1,800,000 (Ref # AP234979)
Excellent value 1,245 sq.ft
Nick Nuziale AED 1,900,000 (Ref # AP178643)
Looking for lifestyle? 1,220 sq.ft
Shashi Mashruwala AED 1,900,000 (Ref # AP57083)
The best of city living 2,088 sq.ft
Rabih Hankir AED 2,150,000 (Ref # AP299030)
A great family option 2,282 sq.ft
Aneliya Miladinova AED 2,430,000 (Ref # AP298331)
Ambitious initiative 1,876 sq.ft
Liudmila Shapedko AED 2,500,000 (Ref # AP293826)
One of the Best Deals in the Market 1,887 sq.ft
An investors dream! 2,164 sq.ft
Exceptional deal!
Wassim Abdallah
AED 2,800,000 (Ref # AP172822) Faiza Millwala
AED 99,000
Superior location 2,310 sq.ft
Tarek Gouda AED 230,000 (Ref # VI175427)
A desirable address 3,179 sq.ft
Sylvia OConnor AED 250,000 (Ref # AP300515)
Ultra luxury units 7,500 sq.ft
Tarek Gouda AED 280,000 (Ref # AP296280)
Central and prestigious location 2,663 sq.ft
Sylvia OConnor
AED 290,000 (Ref # AP9673)
World class development 6,704 sq.ft
(Ref # AP300112)
Kash Qureshi
AED 350,000 (Ref # AP298752)
A stunning family home
BH Head Office
4 BR 2,900 sq.ft AED 385,000 (Ref # AP299049) Downtown Dubai, Ramada Hotel Apartments 5 Star hotel living with everything you need Adam Paul Stockley
DIFC, The Index (One Central Park)
4 BR
8,557 sq.ft
AED 600,000 (Ref # AP297376)
An iconic masterpiece
Pravin Patrick DMello
AED 2,995,000 (Ref # AP294487) Deborah Staines
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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
Delphine DuBai MaRina A desirable address Rita Mouawad (Ref # AP300147)
aeD 1,575,000
1 BR 1397 sq. ft.
Exclusive to Better Homes
la riviera DuBai MaRina Affordable luxury Rita Mouawad (Ref # AP296455)
eMirates Crown DuBai MaRina Panoramic views Robert Allsopp (Ref # AP299446)
aeD 4,100,000
3 BR 3880 sq. ft.
Marina pinnaCle DuBai MaRina A motivated seller! Anda Marin (Ref # AP298961)
aeD 1,650,000
3 BR 2547 sq. ft.
Exclusive to Better Homes
aeD 3,100,000
4 BR 2992 sq. ft.
Exclusive to Better Homes
saDaf 5 DuBai MaRina Breathtaking sea views Fabio Lombardi (Ref # AP268418)
October 2011
aeD 2,620,000
3 BR 1797 sq. ft.
the waves tower B DuBai MaRina Unobstructed views of the marina Nina Pekina (Ref # AP164262)
aeD 1,190,000
1 BR 1406 sq. ft.
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the aDDress DuBai Marina DuBai MaRina 5 Star hotel living with everything you need Martina Plumley (Ref # AP281098)
FOR RENt
aeD 130,000
1 BR 905 sq. ft.
attessa DuBai MaRina Premier location Katarina Geenen (Ref # AP300074)
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aeD 155,000
2 BR 1558 sq. ft.
Majara 2
Delphine
DuBai MaRina
DuBai MaRina
aeD 80,000
aeD 120,000
1 BR 841 sq. ft. Spacious with great finishes Yasmin Piroozan (Ref # AP300282)
2 BR 1370 sq. ft. Close to all amenities Ilham Aabid (Ref # AP299128)
Marina Crown DuBai MaRina Ready to move in tamara Stubbs (Ref # AP299147)
aeD 160,000
3 BR 2174 sq. ft.
al seef tower DuBai MaRina
aeD 210,000 3 BR 3358 sq. ft. Experience heights of luxury Yasmeen Buzari (Ref # AP298037)
the jewels tower j DuBai MaRina Excellent finish Jawad Motiwala (Ref # AP287521)
aeD 145,000
2 BR 2179 sq. ft.
saDaf 7 DuBai MaRina Fully furnished with style and class Fabio Lombardi (Ref # AP247177)
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aeD 115,000
2 BR 1432 sq. ft.
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Marina
Marina - Best of the rest...
If you still haven’t found what you’re looking for, scour the list below and simply call us on +971 600 52 2212 once you’ve found your perfect home, quoting the relevant reference number listed. Happy hunting!
FOR SALE FROM AED 398,234 Dubai Marina, Zumurud
Studio 398 sq. ft.
Dubai Marina, DEC Tower 1
Studio 638 sq. ft.
Dubai Marina, Marina Residence
1 BR
Dubai Marina, Silverene - Tower A
1 BR
Dubai Marina, Marina Pinnacle
1 BR
Dubai Marina, Dreams
1 BR
Dubai Marina, Sulafa Tower
1 BR
Dubai Marina, Marina Diamond 6
2 BR
Dubai Marina, Marina Wharf 1
2 BR
Dubai Marina, The Torch
2 BR
Jumeirah Beach Residence, Amwaj 4
2 BR
Dubai Marina, DEC Tower 1
2 BR
Dubai Marina, The Zen
3 BR
Dubai Marina, Marina Pinnacle
3 BR
Dubai Marina, Horizon Tower
4 BR
Jumeirah Beach Residence, Sadaf 5
3 BR
Dubai Marina, The Point
3 BR
Jumeirah Beach Residence, Rimal 5
4 BR
October 2011
AED 398,234
An investors dream!
AED 409,000 (Ref # AP258652) Bilal Khan AED 625,073
At never-before prices 637 sq. ft.
Ilham Aabid
Nina Pekina
AED 680,000 (Ref # APM252490)
Open to offers 1203 sq. ft.
Nick Nuziale
AED 660,000 (Ref # AP299144)
One of the Best Deals in the Market 687 sq. ft.
(Ref # AP165241)
AED 650,000 (Ref # AP299708)
Experience the height of luxury 747 sq. ft.
(Ref # AP287165) Nick Nuziale
Amazing value 723 sq. ft.
FOR RENt FROM AED 44,000
Tamara Stubbs AED 699,000 (Ref # AP299264)
Exceptional deal!
Ayham Jbara
1084 sq. ft. AED 795,000 (Ref # AP176958)
A prestigious address 1430 sq. ft.
AED 1,010,000 (Ref # AP298362)
Affordable luxury 1226 sq. ft.
Sachin Das AED 1,056,950 (Ref # AP299064)
Direct marina views 1277 sq. ft.
Tamara Stubbs AED 1,081,500 (Ref # APM255918)
Exceptional deal! 1739 sq. ft.
Tara Jordan AED 1,150,000 (Ref # AP292861)
One of the Best Deals in the Market 1734 sq. ft.
Tarek Gouda
Partha Reddy
AED 1,350,000 (Ref # AP298359)
Exceptional deal!
Robert Allsopp
2378 sq. ft. AED 1,430,000 (Ref # AP298962)
A motivated seller! 2451 sq. ft.
Anda Marin AED 1,550,000 (Ref # AP298544)
Amazing value
David Lawes
1800 sq. ft. AED 1,600,000 (Ref # AP172966)
A motivated seller! 1478 sq. ft.
Anda Marin AED 1,649,406 (Ref # AP266776)
Unobstructed views of the marina 2714 sq. ft.
Live by the beach
David Lawes
AED 2,266,000 (Ref # AP300656) Muneeb Khan Mohammed
Dubai Marina, DEC Tower 2
Studio 638 sq. ft.
Dubai Marina, Dreams
2 BR
Jumeirah Beach Residence, Amwaj 4
1 BR
Dubai Marina, Azure
1 BR
Dubai Marina, Bayside Residence
1 BR
Marina Promenade, Beauport
1 BR
Sufouh 2, Al Gaith Holding Company
2 BR
Jumeirah Beach Residence, Amwaj 3
1 BR
Marina Promenade, Aurora
2 BR
Jumeirah Beach Residence, Bahar 1
3 BR
Media City, Arjaan
3 BR
Dubai Marina, Al Fattan Tower
3 BR
Marina Promenade, Beauport
3 BR
Dubai Marina, Oasis Beach Tower
4 BR
AED 44,000
Excellent value
Rami Abi Faraj
1,248 sq. ft. AED 70,000
Amazing value
(Ref # AP219860) Sharon Sweet
1,057 sq. ft. AED 75,000
Spacious living 860 sq. ft.
(Ref # AP300097)
(Ref # AP298481) Osama Kiwan
AED 75,000
Superior location
(Ref # AP19146) Fabio Lombardi
1,070 sq. ft. AED 85,000
One of the Best Deals in the Market 1,002 sq. ft. AED 110,000
A prestigious address 1,234 sq. ft. AED 125,000
Privileged location
(Ref # AP259063) Elen Manukyan (Ref # AP261049) Besim Imeri (Ref # AP262846) Robert Kerr
2,230 sq. ft. AED 135,000
Live by the beach
(Ref # AP175937) Robert Kerr
1,499 sq. ft. AED 185,000
Unobstructed views of the marina 2,600 sq. ft. AED 210,000
Everything you ever wanted
(Ref # AP300634) Muhammad Faheem Sadiq (Ref # AP300019) Nicholas Winter
1,959 sq. ft. AED 230,000 (Ref # AP298798)
Cool blue coastline views 2,153 sq. ft.
Tamara Stubbs
AED 245,000 (Ref # AP286353)
Quintessential luxury living
Fabio Lombardi
3,500 sq. ft. AED 350,000 (Ref # VI66600)
Captivating environment
Partha Reddy
3,660 sq. ft. AED 449,000 (Ref # AP275708)
Beachfront living at an attractive price Tamara Stubbs
Marinascape, Marinas- 4 BR 7,415 sq. ft. AED 450,000 (Ref # VI292233) cape Marina Homes Uncompromising luxury Yasmeen Buzari Media City, Arjaan
6 BR
Dubai Marina, Emirates Crown
5 BR
Dubai Marina, Le Reve
4 BR
9,149 sq. ft. AED 500,000 (Ref # AP260499)
5 Star hotel living with everything you need Tamara Stubbs 7,686 sq. ft. AED 550,000 (Ref # AP291691)
Brand new luxury apartments 6,100 sq. ft. AED 675,000
Premier location
Simona Mariana Barbulescu (Ref # AP264162) Robert Kerr
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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
The Lakes - ZuLaL 2 EmiRatEs Living Great family home Roksana Soroka (Ref # VI300344)
CLusTer 48 JumEiRah isLands Amazing value Aneliya Miladinova (Ref # VI298950)
aeD 2,300,000
eMiraTes hiLLs Phase 1
aeD 6,300,000
MonTgoMerie MaisoneTTes
3 BR 2278 sq. ft.
4 BR 5300 sq. ft.
aeD 55,000,000
EmiRatEs Living 5 Star hotel living with everything you need Conny Mathei (Ref # VI299439)
EmiRatEs Living Great family home Rabih Hankir (Ref # VI292706)
6 BR 28000 sq. ft.
aeD 3,700,000
3 BR 2611 sq. ft.
Exclusive to Better Homes
The Lakes - ZuLaL 1 EmiRatEs Living Amazing value Partha Reddy (Ref # VIM245554)
CLusTer 15
aeD 8,700,000
5 BR 8500 sq. ft.
JumEiRah isLands Uncompromising luxury Partha Reddy (Ref # VI299089)
The Lakes - ZuLaL 2 EmiRatEs Living Attractive investment opportunity Faiza Millwala (Ref # VI285818)
aeD 2,200,000
3 BR 2278 sq. ft.
Exclusive to Better Homes
aeD 2,450,000
3 BR 2530 sq. ft.
Le granD ChaTeau JumEiRah viLLagE Fabulous large balcony areas Rabih Hankir (Ref # AP228121)
Property prices change frequently. Please visit bhomes.com for the most up-to-date pricing.
aeD 585,000
1 BR 1251 sq. ft.
sPrings 10 ( sPrings Phase 2C) EmiRatEs Living Ready to move in Muneeb Khan Mohammed (Ref # VI299502)
aeD 1,287,500
2 BR 1798 sq. ft.
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goLf Tower 2 EmiRatEs Living In a class by itself Julieta Kitova (Ref # AP299276)
FOR REnt
aL ghoZLan 1 thE gREEns Smart home living Sunil Pravin Jhaveri (Ref # AP208016)
sPrings 14 (sPrings Phase 1B) EmiRatEs Living Self-contained development Hitendar Lala (Ref # VI165568)
MeaDows 9( MeaDows Phase 2) EmiRatEs Living Ideal family living Sunil Pravin Jhaveri (Ref # VI156484)
October 2011
aeD 55,000
1 BR 748 sq. ft.
CLusTer 23 JumEiRah isLands Unrivalled master plan community Katarina Geenen (Ref # VI298795)
aeD 85,000
1 BR 863 sq. ft.
aeD 350,000
5 BR 6700 sq. ft.
Travo EmiRatEs Living Exclusive property Robert Kerr (Ref # AP260578)
Mga viLLa BaRsha High-profile environment Binu Abraham (Ref # VI297558)
aeD 65,000
1 BR 775 sq. ft.
aeD 280,000
7 BR 5000 sq. ft.
aeD 125,000
3 BR 2507 sq. ft.
aeD 215,000
3 BR 3447 sq. ft.
CLusTer 15 JumEiRah isLands A stunning family home Partha Reddy (Ref # VI299089)
aeD 410,000
5 BR 8500 sq. ft.
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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 320,000
FOR REnt FrOM AED 40,000
Discovery Gardens, DG-Building 193
Studio 645 sq.ft
The Greens, Al Samar 3
Studio 550 sq. ft.
Discovery Gardens, DG-Building 67
1 Br
The Greens, Al Alka 3
1 Br
AED 320,700
Guaranteed return on investment 861 sq.ft
(ref # AP284141) roy Yacoub
AED 399,000 (ref # AP299221)
Exceptional deal!
Bilal Khan
2 Br
AED 450,000 (ref # AP289676) Jumeirah Lake Towers, 1 Br 651 sq.ft Armada Towers Competitive price, call now Nilgun Akay
The Greens, Al Dhafra 4
1 Br
Jumeirah Lake Towers, 1 Br 638 sq.ft Al Waleed Paradise Deluxe furnishings
AED 485,000 (ref # AP300793)
The Greens, Al Arta 2
1 Br
Jumeirah Lake Towers, 2 Br 950 sq.ft Goldcrest Views 2 Affordable luxury
AED 767,297
Jumeirah Village, JV Phase 1
1 Br
Jumeirah Lake Towers, 2 Br 1,193 sq.ft The Icon Tower 2 High rental yields
AED 780,000 (ref # AP259634)
The Greens, Al Dhafra 1
1 Br
Jumeirah Lake Towers, 2 Br 1,083 sq.ft AED 900,000 (ref # AP300850) Saba Tower 3 Fully furnished apartment Tulay Ozcan
The Greens, Al Arta 1
2 Br
Tecom, Madison residency
The Greens, Al Dhafra 1
2 Br
The Greens, Al Alka 3
2 Br
The Greens, Al Arta 4
2 Br
2 Br
1,337 sq.ft
(ref # AP24210) Ali Tabrizi
Mohammad Khalid Khan
AED 950,000 (ref # AP298599)
Amazing value
Mohammad Khalid Khan
Jumeirah Lake Towers, 2 Br 1,550 sq.ft O2 residences Excellent value
AED 950,000 (ref # AP299807)
Emirates Living, Arno
2 Br
AED 1,300,000 (ref # AP48126)
Jumeirah Village, Sandoval Garden
2 Br
1,532 sq.ft
robert Allsopp
Competitive price, call now 2,747 sq.ft
High quality interiors
Muneeb Khan Mohammed
AED 1,300,000 (ref # VI292553) Wael Gomaa
Emirates Living, Springs 2 Br 1,645 sq.ft 4 (Springs Phase 5) Amazing value
AED 1,300,000 (ref # VI295174)
Jumeirah Village, JV Phase 1
2 Br
AED 1,302,224 (ref # VI293941)
The Greens, Al Jaz 4
3 Br
2,691 sq.ft
A motivated seller!
Ali Tabrizi
Sana Hajjar
758 sq. ft.
AED 50,000
1,464 sq. ft. AED 54,000
AED 55,000
AED 60,000
1,636 sq. ft. AED 60,000
(ref # VI300389) Wael Gomaa
AED 65,000
Excellent value
(ref # AP296589) Sylvia OConnor
1,060 sq. ft. AED 80,000
Smart home living
(ref # APM205193) Better Homes PMGT
1,058 sq. ft. AED 85,000
Close to all amenities
(ref # AP299753) Pravin Patrick DMello
AED 90,000
Excellent value 1,014 sq. ft.
(ref # AP152353) robert Kerr
Dynamic development
1,313 sq. ft.
(ref # AP247366) Tarek Gouda
Superior location
707 sq. ft.
(ref # AP234584) BH Barsha
A place to call home 800 sq. ft.
(ref # AP300856) Partha reddy
Property at budget prices 777 sq. ft.
(ref # AP178330) BH Barsha
Excellent value
AED 400,000 (ref # APM293986) Discovery Gardens, Jumeirah Lake Towers, 1 Br 450 sq.ft Dubai Gate 1 Guaranteed return on investment Partha reddy DG Building 123
Nina Pekina
AED 40,000
Stimulating environment
(ref # AP300762) Partha reddy
AED 95,000
Competitive price, call now
(ref # AP19318) Sylvia OConnor
Jumeirah Lake Towers, 2 Br 936 sq. ft. AED 120,000 Bonnington Tower Fully furnished apartment
(ref # AP6430)
Barsha, Executive Serviced Apartments
2 Br
(ref # AP288577)
Emirates Living, Maeen 4
2 Br
1,500 sq. ft. AED 150,000
Brand new luxury apartments 2,103 sq. ft. AED 157,000
A great family option
Nina Pekina
rajkumar Vaswani (ref # VI300702) Adam Paul Stockley
Emirates Living, Meadows 5 Br 6,000 sq. ft. AED 238,620 6 (Meadows Phase 4c) Affordable luxury
(ref # VI300874)
Jumeirah Lake Towers, 3 Br 1,703 sq.ft AED 1,396,000 (ref # AP298034) Emirates Living, Meadows 5 Br 3,970 sq. ft. AED 240,000 Indigo Tower A stunning family home Mohammad Khalid Khan 2 (Meadows Phase 1) Excellent value
(ref # VI300713)
Jumeirah Lake Towers, 3 Br 1,881 sq.ft Saba Tower 2 Ideal family living
AED 1,400,000 (ref # AP240202)
Emirates Living, Meadows 5 Br 3,806 sq. ft. AED 250,000 9( Meadows Phase 2) A great family option
(ref # VI298540)
The Greens, Al Ghaf 3
AED 1,550,000 (ref # AP296209)
Emirates Living, Meadows 5 Br 4,973 sq. ft. AED 350,000 4( Meadows Phase 3) A great family option
(ref # VI156156)
1,623 sq.ft
A great family option
3 Br
2,070 sq.ft
ready to move in
AED 1,350,000 (ref # AP260717) Muneeb Khan Mohammed
Wassim Abdallah
Sachin Das
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Doaa Afifi
Adam Paul Stockley
BH Dubai Marina
Ali reza Jalali
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Palm Jumeirah
pAlM juMeirAh
The Palm Jumeirah, currently the world’s largest man-made island, is surrounded by a vast breakwater barrier, and kitted out with an artificial reef. It’s home to a mix of towers and beautiful villas which offer a small stretch of beach. The numerous hotels on the island also make for first class entertainment facilities.
FOR SALE Exclusive to Better Homes
Golden Mile B2 The Palm JumeiRah Captivating environment Ali Tabrizi (Ref # AP299184)
Al dABAs (B2) The Palm JumeiRah Affordable luxury Fabio Lombardi (Ref # AP277497)
Aed 1,550,000
Al KhushKAr (B20)
Aed 2,550,000
ABu KeiBAl (B17)
2 BR 1874 sq. ft.
3 BR 2181 sq. ft.
The Palm JumeiRah Dynamic environment Ali Tabrizi (Ref # AP288382)
The Palm JumeiRah Fully furnished apartment Nina Pekina (Ref # AP296487)
Aed 1,350,000
oceAnA - AeGeAn
Aed 1,552,000
Al KhushKAr (B20)
2 BR 1464 sq. ft.
2 BR 1646 sq. ft.
Exclusive to Better Homes
FAirMont pAlM residence The Palm JumeiRah Brand new luxury apartments Svetlana Gorbach (Ref # AP26176)
October 2011
Aed 1,800,000
The Palm JumeiRah 5 Star hotel living with everything you need Elen Manukyan (Ref # AP297600)
The Palm JumeiRah World class development Nina Pekina (Ref # AP253176)
1 BR 1292 sq. ft.
Aed 1,550,000
2 BR 1582 sq. ft.
Exclusive to Better Homes
Aed 6,000,000
3 BR 3553 sq. ft.
MArinA residence 3 The Palm JumeiRah Scenic water view Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP292544)
Aed 2,700,000
3 BR 2462 sq. ft.
Al hAseer (B7) The Palm JumeiRah A motivated seller! Emad Adel Nassef (Ref # AP298880)
Aed 1,675,000
1 BR 1173 sq. ft.
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Exclusive to Better Homes
Al shAhlA (B16) The Palm JumeiRah Experience the height of luxury Robert Kerr (Ref # AP300885)
FOR RENT
MArinA residence 5 The Palm JumeiRah Understated luxury Robert Kerr (Ref # AP297194)
B Frond (KhAlAs VillAs) The Palm JumeiRah Exceptional deal! Hitendar Lala (Ref # VI177856)
tiArA - AMBer The Palm JumeiRah Exclusive residence Deborah Staines (Ref # AP300858)
Aed 600,000
4 BR 6756 sq. ft.
Al dAs ApArtMents (B10) The Palm JumeiRah A prestigious address Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP257300)
Aed 145,000
3 BR 2184 sq. ft.
Aed 117,500
1 BR 1184 sq. ft.
Golden Mile B8 The Palm JumeiRah Exceptional deal! Elen Manukyan (Ref # AP300709)
Al nABAt (B8) The Palm JumeiRah Fabulous ocean views Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP246849)
Aed 90,000
1 BR 1313 sq. ft.
Aed 185,000
2 BR 2055 sq. ft.
Aed 400,000
4 BR 5000 sq. ft.
Aed 172,450
2 BR 1712 sq. ft.
Al AnBArA (B12) The Palm JumeiRah A prestigious address Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP282831)
Property prices change frequently. Please visit bhomes.com for the most up-to-date pricing.
Aed 155,000
3 BR 2184 sq. ft.
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Palm Jumeirah
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 875,500 Trunk, Al Shahla (B16)
1 Br
Trunk, Al Haseer (B7)
1 Br
Trunk, marina residence 5
2 Br
Trunk, Al Khushkar (B20)
2 Br
Trunk, Al Basri (B1)
2 Br
Trunk, Al Nabat (B8)
2 Br
Trunk, Al Sarood (B13)
3 Br
Trunk, marina residence 2
2 Br
Trunk, Al Khudrawi (B6)
2 Br
Trunk, Tiara - Tanzanite
1 Br
Trunk, oceana - Caribbean
1 Br
Trunk, marina residence 4
3 Br
Trunk, Golden mile B3
3 Br
Trunk, marina residence 2
3 Br
Frond, A Frond (Fardh Villas)
4 Br
Frond, E Frond (Bumaan Villas)
4 Br
Trunk, Tiara - ruby
4 Br
Frond, A Frond (Fardh Villas)
6 Br
October 2011
720 sq.ft
AED 875,500
Amazing value 1,173 sq.ft
FOR RENT From AED 130,000
(ref # AP298902) Eva Yang
AED 1,700,000 (ref # AP6752)
Beachfront living at an attractive price Yasmeen Buzari 1,981 sq.ft
AED 1,811,700
Understated luxury 2,055 sq.ft
Grace Zhao Eckhardt AED 1,900,000 (ref # AP178962)
A desirable address 1,646 sq.ft
(ref # AP10541)
Sharon Sweet AED 1,990,000 (ref # AP169394)
Beachfront living at an attractive price Faiza millwala 1,587 sq.ft
AED 2,000,000 (ref # AP300681)
Captivating environment 2,184 sq.ft
AED 2,000,000 (ref # AP177784)
A desirable address 1,851 sq.ft
Sharon Sweet AED 2,000,000 (ref # AP295582)
AED 2,050,000 (ref # AP172587)
A prestigious address 1,309 sq.ft
Aneliya miladinova
AED 2,190,084 (ref # AP300622)
Live by the beach 1,339 sq.ft
Better Homes JLT AED 2,230,000 (ref # AP228469)
5 Star hotel living with everything you need Elen manukyan 2,438 sq.ft
AED 2,800,000 (ref # AP292647)
Brand new luxury apartments 3,500 sq.ft
Elen manukyan AED 3,000,000 (ref # AP297225)
Beautiful waterfront setting 6,680 sq.ft
Sharon Sweet
AED 2,980,000 (ref # VI299319)
Affordable luxury 2,804 sq.ft
Sharon Sweet
AED 7,650,000 (ref # VI299398)
Inspiring setting
Naime Vazquez
6,500 sq.ft AED 8,400,000 (ref # VI296824)
Breathtaking sea views 5,061 sq.ft
Affordable luxury 7,000 sq.ft
Amazing value
1 Br
Trunk, Tiara - Sapphire
1 Br
Trunk, marina residence 1
2 Br
Trunk, Al Dabas (B2)
2 Br
1,307 sq.ft
AED 130,000
Brand new luxury apartments 1,307 sq.ft
AED 135,000
Brand new luxury apartments 1,802 sq.ft
AED 140,000
Brand new luxury apartments 1,550 sq.ft
AED 170,000
A prestigious address
Fadi El Fares
AED 8,888,888 (ref # AP300582) Better Homes JLT AED 14,140,000 (ref # VI295046) Sharon Sweet
(ref # AP264307) Sharon Sweet (ref # AP264950) Sharon Sweet (ref # AP298922) Sharon Sweet (ref # AP300118) Sharon Sweet
2 Br 1,582 sq.ft AED 180,000 Trunk, Al Das Apartments (B10) A desirable address
(ref # AP253661)
Trunk, Jash Falqa (B4)
(ref # AP248315)
2 Br
1,582 sq.ft
AED 185,000
Fabulous ocean views
Sharon Sweet
Sharon Sweet
3 Br 2,260 sq.ft AED 200,000 (ref # AP253765) Trunk, Al Das Apartments (B10) A prestigious address Sharon Sweet
Trunk,
3 Br
2,184 sq.ft
AED 215,000
Pravin Patrick Dmello Al Das Apartments (B10) A prestigious address
Understated luxury 1,582 sq.ft
Partha reddy
Trunk, Tiara - Amber
Trunk, Tiara - Amber
3 Br
Trunk, Golden mile B4
4 Br
2,287 sq.ft
AED 225,000
Brand new luxury apartments 5,229 sq.ft
(ref # AP253763) Sharon Sweet (ref # AP264293) Sharon Sweet
AED 270,000 (ref # AP299897)
Dynamic environment
Sharon Sweet
4 Br 6,500 sq.ft AED 420,000 (ref # VI177382) Frond, o Frond (Safawi Villas) A prestigious address Sharon Sweet 5 Br 5,461 sq.ft Frond, E Frond (Bumaan Villas) Full ocean view
Frond, L Frond (Fara Villas)
4 Br
Frond, A Frond (Fardh Villas)
6 Br
Frond, P Frond (Sullaj Villas)
5 Br
Frond, m Frond (Sefri Villas)
6 Br
AED 420,000 (ref # VI169509) Sandra Sherlock
6,500 sq.ft AED 430,000 (ref # VI179154)
A desirable address 7,000 sq.ft
Sharon Sweet AED 550,000 (ref # VI295046)
A desirable address 7,000 sq.ft
Sharon Sweet AED 800,000 (ref # VI252426)
Distinctive design 7,000 sq.ft
Sharon Sweet AED 825,000 (ref # VI300049)
A prestigious address
Sharon Sweet
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oTher DisTricTs
Are you a tenant on the hunt for a great offer but haven’t found anything that suits you yet? This section is designed to bring you the best of the rest in Dubai, a selection of unbeatable properties, available for rent, which are positioned outside the main freehold districts of Dubai, but are in areas that are becoming increasingly popular with a wide variety of tenants.
For Rent
ic1-enG-X11 inteRnational City Ready to move in Mouhanad Abou Fadel (Ref # AP176465)
For Rent
For Rent
aeD 25,000
1 BR 732 sq. ft.
riviera Lakeview inteRnational City Easy living Sana Hajjar (Ref # AP65524)
aeD 23,000
Studio 537 sq. ft.
aeD 95,000
2 BR 1537 sq. ft.
MiRdif A stunning family home Mouhanad Abou Fadel (Ref # AP41661)
Exclusive to Better Homes
For Rent
For Rent
Terrace aparTmenTs
For Sale
BL 22 viLLas GaRhoud A great family option Sana Hajjar (Ref # VI299887)
aeD 170,000
5 BR 3000 sq. ft.
For Sale
GaTe aparTmenTs MiRdif Close to all amenities Mouhanad Abou Fadel (Ref # AP45421)
aL aDiyaT 6 viLLas Khwaneej A stunning family home Liaqat Ali (Ref # VI299484)
aeD 230,000
5 BR 6000 sq. ft.
For Sale
aeD 1,111,000
2 BR 1463 sq. ft.
Terrace aparTmenTs MiRdif Ideal family living Sana Hajjar (Ref # AP45092)
Property prices change frequently. Please visit bhomes.com for the most up-to-date pricing.
ic1-mor-i9
aeD 300,000
1 BR 716 sq. ft.
inteRnational City Easy living Sana Hajjar (Ref # AP295419)
For Sale
aeD 1,200,000
2 BR 1580 sq. ft.
The cove the Cove 5 Star hotel living with everything you need Abid Aziz (Ref # VI300892)
aeD 850,000
1 BR 1500 sq. ft.
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Abu Dhabi
Abu DhAbi
The first batch of the capital’s long list of world-class developments are being handed over to end-users as Abu Dhabi enters a new, exciting phase. Our dedicated Better Homes office in the capital houses a team of in-the-know staff who can talk you through our unrivalled selection of homes to choose from.
FOR SALE
Al nAseeM A
AeD 2,800,000
Al RAhA BeAch The kind of home you’ve only dreamt about Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP300923)
Al ZeinA - resiDentiAl towers Al RAhA BeAch Beachfront living at an attractive price Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP300520)
2 BR 3077 sq. ft.
AeD 3,811,100
4 BR 3314 sq. ft.
Exclusive to Better Homes
Al MuneerA
AeD 892,268
1 BR 894 sq. ft.
Al RAhA BeAch Direct beach access Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP300797)
rAK tower Al Reem IslAnd One of the Best Deals in the Market Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP284064)
AeD 1,570,000
2 BR 1647 sq. ft.
Al MuneerA Al RAhA BeAch Live by the beach Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP300765)
Desert CoMMunity Al Reef Competitive price, call now Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # VI291715)
AeD 2,714,250
4 BR 2171 sq. ft.
AeD 975,000
2 BR 1832 sq. ft.
sKy tower Al Reem IslAnd
AeD 1,590,000 2 BR 1338 sq. ft. Competitive price, call now Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP92509)
Al ZeinA - townhouses Al RAhA BeAch A desirable address Imran Ellam (Ref # VI282500)
October 2011
AeD 4,245,000
3 BR 4035 sq. ft.
Al MuneerA Al RAhA BeAch Understated luxury Imran Ellam (Ref # VI230285)
AeD 4,200,000
4 BR 4858 sq. ft.
Found your perfect property? Contact us on +971 600 52 2212
shAngri-lA CoMpounD Between the two BRIdges Premier location Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # VI300747)
FOR RENT
AeD 350,000
7 BR 6000 sq. ft.
KhAlifA oAsis KhAlIfA A A lush oasis Kerry Jayne Broad (Ref # VI299840)
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AeD 160,000
3 BR 3397 sq. ft.
Exclusive to Better Homes
privAte villA KhAlIfA B Ready to move in Leizl Infante (Ref # VI299349)
Exclusive to Better Homes
AeD 150,000
4 BR 2616 sq. ft.
sheiKh sultAn builDing dAnAt ABu dhABI
AeD 130,000 2 BR 872 sq. ft. Ready to move in Better Homes Abu Dhabi (Ref # AP300164)
Al seef CoMpounD Al mAtAR Privileged location Better Homes Abu Dhabi (Ref # AP289257)
AeD 170,000
3 BR 1701 sq. ft.
AsK the Agent eDuArDA silveirA, sAles & leAsing ConsultAnt The Abu Dhabi residential market requires more affordable housing projects that meet the demand of mid-income tenants (currently residing in Dubai). Vacancy rates in apartments are rising due to an increase in the number of completed units now standing on Al Reem Island, at Al Reef Villas and Al Raha Beach developments. As a result, rents are declining in older buildings as they lack amenities, especially parking. It’s my opinion that landlords also need to be more flexible to adjust to market changes. Property prices change frequently. Please visit bhomes.com for the most up-to-date pricing.
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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 Exclusive to Better Homes
warehouSe JebeL aLi Tax-free property environment Shirin Bank (Ref # WH298427)
Prime buSineSS CenTre Jumeirah ViLLage Exceptional deal! Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF297932)
al Saaha DownTown Dubai Affordable luxury Shirin Bank (Ref # OF284327)
October 2011
aeD 18,500,000 50000 sq. ft.
The PoinT Dubai marina Amazing value Andrew Elliot (Ref # RE297860)
aeD 3,800,000 1627 sq. ft.
marina Plaza Dubai marina A host of facilities Kathryn Farooqui (Ref # OF81938)
aeD 6,958,500 4639 sq. ft.
aeD 421,200 1053 sq. ft.
aeD 12,658,800 4521 sq. ft.
Saba Tower 1 Jumeirah Lake Towers Get maximum returns on investment Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF156890)
aeD 1,405,850 1814 sq. ft.
Thinking of making a commercial investment? Call + 971 600 52 2212
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Samhan builDing garhouD A desirable address Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF301062)
FOR REnT
aeD 348,000 5800 sq. ft.
ChurChill exeCuTive
aeD 48,960
business bay Ready to move in Abdul Rahman (Ref # OF299341)
612 sq. ft.
Exclusive to Better Homes
DeTroiT houSe DubaiLanD Excellent value Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF296871)
aeD 38,573 918 sq. ft.
exeCuTive heighTS Tecom Dynamic environment Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF296538)
aeD 164,625 2195 sq. ft.
SiDra Tower - FraSer SuiTeS meDia ciTy A desirable address Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF292001)
aeD 234,366 2616 sq. ft.
Exclusive to Better Homes
new CenTury CiTy Tower Deira Dynamic environment Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OFM264434)
emaar Square 4 DownTown Dubai Exceptional deal! Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF170833)
aeD 126,240 1578 sq. ft.
aeD 733,780 3862 sq. ft.
TiFFany TowerS Jumeirah Lake Towers Property at budget prices Violet nasouti (Ref # OF288749)
Property prices change frequently. Please visit bhomes.com for the most up-to-date pricing.
aeD 61,945 953 sq. ft.
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Commercial Breakdown 1gB = 5.64 aED 1 USD = 3.67 aED 1 EURO = 4.84 aED PRICES PER SQ/FT Sales Index Report - September2011 Conversion rates correct at time of press
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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
32,310
147,455
89,883
45
55
50
DeIrA DIsTrICT
Garhoud
52,780
679,500
366,140
65
90
78
DOwNTOwN DIsTrICT
Trade Centre
160,835
1,957,600
1,059,218
95
160
128
Dubailand
46,500
1,042,275
544,388
60
75
68
Jumeirah lake Towers
38,400
1,096,600
567,500
50
100
75
Tecom
13,440
1,420,300
716,870
120
175
148
Business Bay
42,840
1,010,880
526,860
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
Barsha
63,000
331,920
197,460
90
120
105
Jumeirah lake Towers
42,840
519,600
281,220
90
120
105
Al Quoz
64,960
299,700
182,330
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
53,440
1,625,000
839,220
20
25
23
MeYDAN DIsTrICT
Al Quoz
400,000
696,570
548,285
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
1,756,800
30,708,000
16,232,400
1,800
2,200
2,000
Downtown Burj Dubai
3,920,400
20,572,000
12,246,200
1,200
2,500
1,850
DUBAIlAND DIsTrICT
Dubailand
525,800
689,375
607,588
550
700
625
INTerNATIONAl CITY DIsTrICT
Dubai silicon Oasis
374,500
602,250
488,375
500
600
550
MArINA eMIrATes lIvING DIsTrICT
Jumeirah lake Towers
323,000
7,723,100
4,023,050
500
900
700
COMMUNITY
Min Price
Max Price
avg Price
Min Price/ sq.ft
Max Price/ sq.ft
avg Price/ sq.ft
retail
eMIrATes lIvING DIsTrICT
Jumeirah lake Towers
571,200
761,600
666,400
1,200
1,600
1,400
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
27,846,000
17,663,765
170
250
210
WareHOUse
JeBel AlI DIsTrICT
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Better Interiors
Better Interiors News, views and ideas to help style your home
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or a modern, minimalist art studio vs. trendy cafeteria look (think Lime Tree Cafe or Pavilion Dubai), take a set of these Bo Concept London Chairs home. They come finished in black leather, grey or white stained wood. From AED960 – 1,291 a pop. boconcept.co.uk
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The Right Color, by Eve Ashcraft Colour coordinator extraordinaire Eve Ashcraft, the woman who helped Martha Stewart develop her paint line, has released her first tome. It offers decades of experience on how to cover walls and furniture. Inside you’ll find the secrets to making a room look bigger, and advice on how to brighten a space and choose the right palette for your home. Get your copy from amazon.com
Steal their style… Australian-born, UAE-based high-end chair designer Noel Duigan shares his style tips. Sum up your own interior style... Eclectic. There’s a mishmash of different styles in my house, including modern, straight lines in the lounge room, which clash with an old baroque twist in other rooms..
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What are your three top shopping spots for interior goods? Some of my favourite stores are Galeries Lafayette in The Dubai Mall, Traffic in Al Barsha and Luz de Luna in Al Quoz.. What’s your favourite room in the house? The entry room has the most visual impact, but the lounge room is the most functional. I’m pretty comfortable lying on my large L shaped sofa and catching up on TV; I’m loving the Rugby World Cup. What pieces of furniture are you most proud of? I love the graffiti chairs, they really stand out and each one is hand painted so they’re individual — they add a great dimension to the room. Tell us you number one style tip... Go with what you like and what you can afford. noelduigan.com
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Now is the optimum time to get planting. Follow our tips and expert advice on creating a beautiful and functional garden in Dubai...
Flowers
least six hours of strong sunlight each day. It also needs minimal water compared to other plants grown in this climate; you’ll only need to feed it ever few days. Boxwood Make your garden greener by adding some Boxwoods into the mix. Native to Korea and Africa, these bushy shrubs reach up to 20 feet and can be shaped into different creations from spheres to animals. Though they’re slow-growing, and require a lot of watering, they can handle the UAE’s hottest months.
CaCtuses They’re the obvious choice for desert climes, as they actually prefer our dry environment, and have evolved to store water inside their tough outer skin. We recommend the Barrel Cactus; a pineapple shaped bulbous plant that can reach a metre in size. It produces an attractive yellow flower at the top, and only needs watering once a week. Clematis This climbing vine can reach up to 30 feet on your garden fences and walls. It will produce large, pretty, eye-catching flowers, dotted along the stem, and need at
Green FinGers
Garden expert James Balderstone from Desert Group shares his home gardening tips... what kinds of plants don’t grow here? Just about all plants can survive here in the UAE, provided their specific needs are monitored. Tropical rainforest plants through to moderate species (that thrive in colder weather) can survive. Though, you have to be conscious of things like exposure to full sun, soil conditioning, and the water requirements.
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Bougainvillea These bright pink, purple or red beauties are native to South America, and are
How often should we water and maintain our gardens in the UAe? You have to water your garden at least once a day depending on the plant varieties. Maintenance is all down to choice, but a grass lawn, for example, should really be cut once a week. How much water does the average Dubai garden consume per year? Every garden is different in size and layout, but people can spend from AED200 month to several thousand dirhams a month on garden water bills.
versatile. They’ll reach up to 30 feet and grow as either bushes or tall standing centre pieces. They love being rationed of water, too. But be careful when pruning; they have vicious prickly thorns.
oleander If you’ve got bad soil, which is laced with sand, try the sturdy oleander plant. It comes in white pink, red and salmon. it requires watering every few days and grows fast. However, keep it away from your pets and your kids – though they look pretty, oleanders are one of the most poisonous plants on earth. Don’t eat the leaves or flowers and don’t burn the branches on your barbeque.
Plants need more attention here, would you recommend getting a gardener to lighten the workload? It’s not a challenge if you enjoy it. A garden is something most people get pleasure out of, and view as a form of relaxation. That said, what is one person’s joy is another’s pain, so it’s down to the individual. when’s the best time of year to get planting? Now is the time to plant your veggies, as the cooler months approach.
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tomatoes Certain varieties grow better than others in hot conditions. You’ll commonly find UAE supermarkets selling plump, large tomatoes at extortionate prices; this is because larger tomatoes are generally imported and don’t do well in very hot climates. Stock up on hardy cherry tomato seeds instead. Chillies These spicy morsels should never be kept below 12 ⁰C, so, during the winter desert months, either bring them inside or put them in a green house. Actually growing chillies is very straightforward; fill a pot with smooth compost ¾ full, place a few seeds lightly on top of the soil, making sure there is space between them. Then sprinkle some soil over the top of them. Ensure, also, to keep the peat damp as they grow. roCket Lettuce is a tricky crop to grow here, but you’ll be pleased to know that spicy rocket can stand the heat. Only a few seeds in a small bag of soil will produce handfuls of tasty leaves. Tip: cut them off when they’re small, as they wilt quickly. auBergine This plump vegetable absolutely hates the
expert Karuna sawlani from royal Garden Centre gives practical advice on reworking your back yard… cold; it also hates being moved around, so make sure you give it a dedicated spot in your garden. Give an aubergine seed eight inches of space to grow and move, then keep the compost moist and it should sprout up. When it’s ready to pick it’ll be approximately 15cm in size.
squash One of the easiest veggies to grow is sweet potato. They grow really well grown in an old tire, or plant pot of a similar size. Fill it with soil and add some vermiculite to promote moisture retention, then mound up the soil inside the tire and add the squash seeds, leaving space between each one. When the soil is almost dry, water them. They’ll be ready in around two weeks.
what’s the first step when planning a garden? Deciding its function. First you’ve got to establish if you want to use the outdoor space for recreation and dining. Or will the garden be a purely decorative feature of the house? Maybe it’s a little bit of all these elements that you seek, so these areas should be determined in the design. This helps designate where to pave, and where to softscape with plants or accessorise with ornaments. what is the most common design mistake in a garden? Designing a garden from an unusual perspective. The first thing to do is locate the power spots. Take the two best views of the landscape and highlight these areas with attractive landscaping features. Depending on the shape of your garden, these power spots are usually the perspective of the house and from the garden towards the house. what’s your most valuable piece of landscaping advice? Get quality products. Considering the warm desert climate and strong sunlight, the best way to maintain the garden throughout the year is to invest in good quality, hard landscaping products and practice practical planting. Don’t judge the paving you buy on price alone, as long-term durability should be an important factor. Also, always apply a chemical sealant to hard surface paving like slate, sandstone and bradstone, to ensure longevity and protection from premature weathering and fading. For more information and advice visit royalgardenscape.com
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better... 0utdoors
Got a large balcony or a garden? Get kitted out with furniture ready for the cool season. Follow our top five looks this winter for inspiration...
Garden Goodies...
. ClICk AnD Grow If you’ve got a busy schedule and have no time to water plants, try this ingenious plant pot which can tell when your plant is dry and water it automatically. Perfect for growing herbs and fruit. AED286.
Parasol Dubai
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Garden chic
This masculine ‘Rimini’ collection works exceptionally well on a terrace, balcony or patio area. The elegant curves and black woven synthetics of the sofa and coffee table project a serious tone, ideal for a sophisticated business or client meeting in the sun. And the lightweight material means you can move chairs around easily when positioning them in the shade. Get the look: From Parasol Dubai, parasoldubai.com
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The laidback look
Recreate that Jetty Lounge (The One&Only Royal Mirage) look in your very own garden, with a comfy Monterey Daybed and chunky, soft cushions. The cotton shade above it can be removed depending on the sun’s strength, and you can mix and match the colours of the cushions to your taste, or to match the flora and fauna in your garden. Get the look: From ACE, Festival City (800 275 223) October 2011
IkeA Water the garden as a family with these bright, chunky watering cans from the Swedish design powerhouse. They come in a variety of colours and cost a mere AED5 each.
PTl SolAr This local, environmentally friendly company sells a range of solar garden goods, from outdoor fridges, which charge in the sun, to camp lights for evening occasions. Get solar gadgets from AED170.
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inTimaTe and romanTic
If you’re a fan of large warehouses with exposed walls, funky gallery spaces and creative modern architecture – this look’s for you. This simple design works well with straight angles in the garden. Complement the edge of a lawn or a patio with the L-shaped sofa and bring further elements, such as a coffee table, into the mix to fashion a creative studio look in the fresh outdoors. Get the look: From All Outdoors, dubaioutdoors.com
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This functional, classic and subtle look is both inviting and relaxing. We imagine a garden full of guests enjoying an evening summer BBQ or tea party. But we can also imagine children squirting ketchup over the crisp white cushions...we say let them squirt away. This clever design allows you to wash the fabric after use, so there’s no fear of your upholstery being ruined forever if muddy kids clamber all over it. Get the look: From Falaknaz Habitat, falaknazhabitatdubai.com
Ambar Garden Furniture
Falaknaz Habitat
Drift away on this spongy, halfshaded Ruedo sunbed stacked with cushions, and rest some refreshing drinks on its matching side table. Perfectly placed when next to a pool, this model differs from traditional wicker designs which may rot after repeatedly getting wet. This beauty, however, is made of synthetic woven fibres and will withstand the odd soaking. It comes in ‘ivory white’ or ‘toasted’ shades. Get the look: From Ambar Garden Furniture, ambargardenfurniture.com
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Toll Free 800 CARPETS, Pyramid Centre, Dubai,Tel. +971 4 337 7677. Carpetland Br. L.L.C., Ground floor,Village Mall, Jumeirah.Tel. +971 4 344 0646. Abu Dhabi Tel. +971 2 677 7800, Kuwait Tel. +965 2 492 0002, Qatar, Salwa Road Doha Tel. +974 4 421 7941. Dubai showroom timings: Saturday to Thursday 9am to 9pm and closed on Fridays.
Better Interiors 57 Practical solutions for your household dilemmas
How Do I... Do Basic DIY?
Tool Box
Dimitar Popov, the resident DIY expert and senior buyer at ACE home store, runs us through his top DIY buys of the moment...
if you want a job done properly...
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Safety firSt Power tools may look fun to play with but, in order to avoid a Tim Allen-style home disaster, make sure you know how to use them. Centres around the UAE, such as ACE in Festival City, have practice stations where you can rev drills to your heart’s content, practice using staple guns on different surfaces, cut planks of wood with electric saws and, most importantly, get expert advice from staff on how to use the devices at home.
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read the inStructionS Flat pack furniture is the bane of an expat’s existence. The more transient you are, the more you seem to live in a kind of chip-board forest at home. While disposable furniture is inexpensive and can look the part, there’s nothing more irritating than lying in bed and looking at a lopsided wardrobe, or having a coffee table that collapses when you put your mug down. Follow the instructions in the box and save yourself time assembling, disassembling and re-assembling again.
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do your reSearch and budget DIY is a cost-cutting exercise. But if you don’t do the proper research into
5 Step ladder “Don’t call someone in to change a lightbulb – that’s just embarrassing. Buy this quality, lightweight folding ladder, which is excellent value for money. A must-have for every home.” Price AED99. the materials you need, or take correct measurements, it can get very expensive. Before you go shopping for materials draw up a budget and list of materials for each job – and stick to it, carefully. Bad preparation can lead to serious over spending and endless frustration.
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avoid cleaning up Washing splashes of paint off floors and furniture often takes longer than the repairs themselves. Cut down the task time by half by covering your floors and surfaces with dust sheets or paper. And move furniture out of harm’s way before you start. Another good tip is to wash paint brushes in white spirit as it removes more residue than water and increases longevity. Also, don’t forget to wear old clothes; pebble dashed Prada is soooo last season.
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health Read the back of the chemical’s bottle before you go to work with it. Masks are recommended for spray painting, plastering and cleaning your air conditioning unit, as all of these tasks have the potential to damage your lungs. A simple way to avoid this is by wearing a mask to reduce exposure to nasty vapours.
Karcher Pressure Washer “This tool is the model professional companies carry, and it’s a trusted brand. Plus, it’s fun and easy to use. Most importantly, it’s super safe.” Price AED2,799. Bosch Drill “Great value for money, this is the perfect beginner’s power tool, made by a decent manufacturer. Not only do you get all the drill bits you’d ever need for beginner’s DIY, you get free batteries to start you off.” Price AED349. Get them from ACE, Festival City, aceuae.com
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Plugged In Our round up of the most desirable gadgets, out now...
Star buy
Kenwood Triblade The manufacturer reckons the nifty three-blade technology makes this gadget 50 per cent more efficient when chopping, giving cooks more time to put the licks on their culinary creations. There’s also a speed control for more delicate ingredients, and a turbo button for chopping up really tough nuts and seeds. AED300, from Sharaf DG.
Acer Aspire If you love the size, weight and style of the MacBook Air, but prefer the interface of a PC, the brand new Acer Aspire is sure to make you drool. Not only does this itsybitsy slim line beauty (a mere 1.3cm thin) have a 50-hour battery life, it also weighs just 1.4kg, loads up in 1.5 seconds, and connects to the internet in a speedy 2.5 seconds. AED3,699 from Jacky’s, The Dubai Mall. October 2011
Panasonic Home 3D cameras will be hot Christmas gifts this year, so Panasonic has released this compact size, duel-lens camera, which includes an impressive 4x optical zoom so you can catch your kids opening their pressies in 3D from across the room. Or switch to the 2D function and snap digital images and 2D videos instead. Price TBC, panasonic. co.uk
Severin hair straighteners Quick to warm up, with temperature settings up to 180 degrees, these classic-style straighteners will make a great replacement for your old, chipped GHDs. In minutes the hot ceramic plates can create curls, waves or a super straight look with no fuss, and they come in either black or funky purple. AED200, Ahmed Abdul Rahman & Sons, Bur Dubai.
Bugatti Vero kettle Bugatti has just released the daddy of kettles. Programme your optimum water temperature on the stylish interface and the kettle will heat to exactly the point you desire. There’s also a handy timer, meaning you don’t have to get up to turn the kettle on — set it for work breaks or when the TV commercials come on. AED700 from wheredidyoubuythat.com
Better Food
Better Food eating in never tasted so good
October Shopping List Pour... liquids into this clever, refillable Eco Can. Made of a super material called biodegradable PLA (it’s made of corn starch), which keeps fluids hot and cold. AED81 from firefox.com Blend... like you’ve never blended before with the new Kenwood True Compact Blender. It’s got a smart grinding mill for spices and herbs, plus three speeds for pulping soft ingredients. AED249, from Hyper Panda. Spill... as much dinner as you like on this polka dotted, sturdy plastic tray from Ikea. And, what’s more, it’s an absolute steal at AED15.
tastE of thE town: MExiCan
Each issue we round up our top three takeaway joints, so you know who to call on your day off...
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Ever worried where your vegetables come from, what chemicals they’ve encountered along the way and whether they’re safe for your family to eat? Well worry not. RIPE, a new, Dubai-based fresh food company, has gone back to basics and created a range of healthy, organic and seasonal vegetable boxes. Packed with flavoursome produce grown at local farms, boxes can be ordered online and then collected from outlets such as the Dubai Garden Centre or Milk and Honey, Palm Jumeirah. See ripeme.com for further details. Cater In:
Add another catering company to your little black book, so you can play host while the experts do the rest.
City CheF LLC
04 347 5377 CityCheF-uae.Com They say: City Chef is a complete one-stop, five-star catering company that specialises in healthy, elegant and exquisitely presented food. Our executive chef and his team of formally trained chefs aim to surpass our clients’ expectations. We have a passion for food, style and creativity and will work to any special requirements, be it a simple buffet, luncheon snacks or an elaborate wedding. Best for: Private events and weddings, or catering for business meetings, conferences and seminars. Guests: 500 plus. Minimum spend: AED150 per person.
Maria Bonita As authentic as it gets in Dubai for Mexican grub, this kitsch eatery offers a fine serving of fresh beef, chicken or shrimp fajitas, and barbeque chicken wings and homemade tortilla chips – all straight to your door. Location: Umm Suqueim and Green Community Price: From AED35. Contact: 04 885 31 88
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El ChiCo This cosy haunt doesn’t scrimp on portion sizes. Order hearty servings of burritos or quesadillas and top them off with a big dollop of fresh guacamole. Save space for scrumptious desserts including apple tart or chocolate cake with hot dipping sauce. Location: Jumeirah Beach Residence. Price: From AED100 a head. Contact: 04 423 3828
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LoCa For a extravagant Mexican meal, opt for Loca. They’ll cook a whole lobster for you to take away or a stack of sticky ribs. You can also specify the spiciness of your dishes to taste. Get the extra spicy salsa to dip – it will blow your socks off. Location: Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa Price: From AED170 a head. Contact: 04 346 1111
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Dainty Desserts
Dalia Dogmoch, chief baker and co-Founder of Kitsch Cupcakes, shares her secret recipes so you can make the ultimate sweet snack for your friends and family...
BLUEBERRY AND TOASTED COCONUT CUPCAKES Makes a dozen cakes 125g unsalted butter 1 cup castor sugar 3 eggs ½ cup plain flour ½ cup self raising flour ⅓ cup crème fraiche ⅔ cup frozen blueberries
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For the icing 1 ½ cups unsalted butter 1 ¾ cups icing sugar ½ tsp vanilla essence 2 tsp toasted powdered coconut
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1. Cream the butter and sugar,
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add the eggs slowly and mix in sifted flour. 2. Fold in the frozen blueberries and add the crème fraiche afterwards. Spoon the mixture evenly into cake cup lined trays. 3. Bake the mixture for 18-20 minutes at 180⁰C. 4. Get started on the icing by lightly toasting the powdered coconut in the oven. Then set it aside to cool. 5. Cream the butter and icing sugar until it is light and fluffy. Add vanilla essence and the room temperature toasted coconut. 6. Once the cupcakes are cooked and cool, spread the icing evenly on top.
MOCHA CUPCAKES Makes a dozen cakes 90g unsalted butter ½ cup caster sugar ½ tsp vanilla essence 2 eggs 1 cup self raising flour 15g cocoa powder 1tsp instant granulated coffee 1tsp hot water
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For the icing 1 ½ cups unsalted butter 1 ¾ cups icing sugar 50g dark chocolate
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1. Dissolve instant coffee in hot water, then set it aside to cool. 2. Cream butter, sugar, vanilla essence and add eggs slowly.
3. Mix in sifted flour and cocoa powder and add the coffee mixture last. 4. Spoon evenly into muffin cup lined trays. 5. Bake the mixture for 18-20minutes at 180⁰C. 6. To create the icing, melt the chocolate in a plastic bowl over a pan of softly simmering water, then set the gooey mixture to rest for a moment. 7. Cream the butter and sugar until it is light and fluffy, then mix in the melted chocolate. 8. When the cakes are ready and have cooled down, spread the smooth chocolate icing evenly over them. Then simply enjoy your creations.
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‘Cupcakes look absolutely gorgeous. They are replacing the traditional cake at special occasions’ – Dalia Dogmoch
SPICED BANANA AND DATE CUPCAKES Makes a dozen cakes 90g unsalted butter ½ cup soft light brown sugar 2 eggs 1 cup self raising flour ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground ginger ⅔ cup ripe banana softened ⅓ cup natural yoghurt 2 tsp milk
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1. Cream the butter and sugar then add the cinnamon and ginger. Add eggs slowly
and mix in sifted flour and bicarbonate of soda. 2. Mix in banana then yoghurt and milk and then spoon the mixture into muffin cup lined trays. 3. Bake the mixture for 18-20minutes at 180⁰C. 4. Create the icing by mixing the icing sugar, unsalted butter together until smooth, then add the chopped dates and cinnamon. 5. Once the cupcakes have cooked and cooled, lather the icing over the top. STRAWBERRY CUPCAKES Makes a dozen cakes 90g unsalted butter ½ cup caster sugar 2 eggs 1 cup self raising flour 2 tsp natural yoghurt 2 tsp strawberry jam
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For the icing 1 ½ cups unsalted butter 1 ¾ cups icing sugar 2 tbsp of strawberry jam Sliced fresh strawberries ( approx 12 pieces) Icing sugar for dusting
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1. Get creaming the butter and sugar together then add the eggs slowly and mix in the flour. 2. Next add the yoghurt into the cake mix and add the two tablespoons of strawberry jam. 3. Bake the mixture for 18-20minutes at 180⁰C. 4. For the icing stir the icing, cream, butter and sugar together until it’s light and fluffy, then add strawberry jam and mix it all together until in turns pink. 5. When the cakes are ready to come out of the oven, let them cool and spread the mixture evenly over them. 6. Slice a strawberry and place it on top then dust it with icing sugar and serve. October 2011
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Moving In A go-to guide for those essential household items.
Baby furniture Baby Shop Great value for money, with everything you need for your baby’s first years. Think baby bath tubs, changing stations, cute bedding and cribs. Plus really fun stuff like indoor activity centres, play gyms and swings. 04 339 8878 Just Kidding This friendly, artistic store
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