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CONTENTS A

HOW THIS MAGAZINE WORKS

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2 Dubai Waterfront

Arabian Gulf

The Palm Jebel Ali

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Abu Dhabi

Discovery Gardens

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Green Community

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Satwa Emirates Towers

Al Wasl

Deira

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Downtown Dubai

Hamriya

Bur Dubai

Badaa

Zabeel

Culture Village Umm Ramool

Bu Kadra

meydan district

Meydan City

deira district

Airport Free Zone

Twar

creek district

Dubai Int. Airport

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Nadd Shamma

Ras Al Khor

Muhaisnah

10

Nadd Al Hamar

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Arabian Ranches

dubailand district

Maktoum Int. Airport

world central district

Al Barari

Mirdif

Living Legends

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Mizar

Warqaa

mirdif district

Nad Al Sheba

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International City

Dubai Silicon Oasis

Dubailand

Khwaneej

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al awir district 13

Dubai Metro Red line Green line Metro Stations

Awir

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better homes boutiques Residential Sales and Leasing offices: 1. Jumeirah Beach Residence

Academic City

bur dubai district Bur Dubai Culture Village Dubai Maritime City Karama Oud Metha Umm Hurair Zabeel

5. Sheikh Zayed Road

downtown district

6. Head Office

Business Bay DIFC Downtown Dubai Burj Khalifa Blvd Burj Views The Old Town The Old Town Island The Residences Trade Centre 1&2

dubailand district

deira district U7 U8 U5 U7 U7 U7 T7

R8 T7 S8 S8 S8 S8 S8 S8 T7

Airport Free Zone Al Nahda Deira Garhoud Hamriya Hor Al Anz Mamzar Muhaisnah Nadd Al Hamar Nadd Shamma Qusais Twar Umm Ramool Wuheida

W8 X8 V7 V8 X6 X7 X7 Y10 V10 V10 X8 X8 V9 X7

Arabian Ranches Dubai Investment Park Dubai Lagoon Green Community Dubailand City of Arabia Dubai Sports City Motor City Falcon City of Wonders IMPZ Jumeirah Golf Estates

N11 I9 I9 I9 M12 M12 M12 M12 M12 L9 K9

al awir district Academic City Awir Dubai Outsource Zone Dubai Silicon Oasis International City

T13 U13 T13 S12 U12

emirates living district

jebel ali district

Al Furjan Barsha Discovery Gardens Dubiotech Emirates Living Emirates Hills The Lakes Meadows The Springs The Gardens The Greens Jumeirah Heights Jumeirah Islands Jumeirah Lake Towers Jumeirah Park Jumeirah Village TECOM (Barsha)

Downtown Jebel Ali Jebel Ali Technology Park

The most exciting homes on the market

Exciting villa options on offer at Canal Cove - see p23 for details

Check out the two bed stunner with gorgeous views at Iris Blue on page 26

K8 N8 K7 N10 M7 M7 M7 M7 M7 K7 M7 K7 L7 L7 K8 M9 M7

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jumeirah district R7 T7 R6 P7 Q7 T6 P6

Al Wasl Badaa Jumeirah Manara Safa Satwa Umm Suqeim

creek district Dubai Festival City The Lagoons Ras Al Khor

U9 T9 T10

marina district

palm deira district

Dubai Marina L6 Jumeirah Beach Residence L6 Dubai Pearl M6 Dubai Promenade L6 TECOM M7 Internet City M7 Media City M7 Sufouh N7

The Palm Deira

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

Q11 Q7 S9 S9 S11

mirdif district Khwaneej Mirdif Mizar Warqaa

Flip to p30 for a jaw-dropping landscaped villa at Springs 12

Great-value options at Arabian Ranches and Dubai Investment Park

Rent an apartment with an up-close view of the Burj Khalifa - see p38

No fuss, no hassle - you can move in immediately

Al Raha Beach is bursting with lovely properties - flip to p41 to find out more

44 COMMERCIAL ZONE Offices and retail space galore: go ahead and take your pick 49 BETTER INTERIORS Beautiful bathrooms, fridges reviewed and the latest products Everything you need to make your UAE life perfect

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palm jumeirah district The Palm Jumeirah The World

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waterfront district Dubai Waterfront The Palm Jebel Ali

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world central district Dubai World Central Dubai Industrial City Dubai Residential City

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Qusais

Dubai Festival City

The Lagoons

Dubiotech

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Al Nahda

bur dubai district

Motor City

Sharjah Mamzar

Hor Al Anz

Karama Oud Metha

Burj Khalifa

Dubai Sports City

Wuheida

Umm Hurair

DIFC Trade Centre

downtown district Al Quoz Business Bay

IMPZ

Tips on top districts for 2010 plus the lowdown on life in Garhoud

39 SHORT-TERM RENTALS

February 2010

Safa

5

Jumeirah Village

Jumeirah Golf Estates

Dubai Investment Park Dubai World Central

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41 ABU DHABI

jumeirah district 4

Garhoud

Technology Park

8. Green Community

36 DOWNTOWN

Jumeirah

Umm Suqeim

Manara 3

Barsha

emirates living district

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For more information call +971 600 52 2212

32 DUBAILAND

marina district

Sufouh

Al Furjan

Jebel Ali

7. City Tower

29 EMIRATES LIVING

Dubai Pearl Media Internet City City

Greens Emirates TECOM Living

Jumeirah Islands Jumeirah Park

4. Gold and Diamond Park

24 MARINA

Dubai Marina Jumeirah Lake Towers

Jumeirah The Gardens Heights

jebel ali district Downtown Jebel Ali

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6

2

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10

5

Burj Al Arab

Jumeirah Beach Residence

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22 PALM JUMEIRAH

palm deira district Dubai Maritime City

waterfront district

2. Dubai Marina

20 RECOMMENDED PROPERTIES

palm jumeirah district

The Palm Jumeirah

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3. Barsha

HOME TRUTHS

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The Palm Deira

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The World

This magazine is designed to be an easy-to use guide to buying or renting a home or commercial space in Dubai and across the UAE. On page 18 you will find our map, which breaks the city into 15 separate districts: after the map you’ll find the listings broken down by district. In each district, properties which are for sale are listed before those for rent, with each then sorted by area, price and availability. Throughout each district are this month’s featured properties, defined by their large pictures. For more listings, visit the Better Homes website at www.bhomes.com. Happy hunting!

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HOME TRUTHS

Dubai Marina: top tips for leasing

The latest news, facts and figures direct from the property frontline

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Which are the best districts to move to this year?

If you’re thinking of moving in 2010 you may be confused about which location to shortlist in your search. To make the process easier, we spoke to two of Better Homes’ Top Agents of 2009 to get an insight into the districts to look out for in 2010. From both a leasing and sales perspective, our top agents have provided some advice, considering price point as well as accessibility and lifestyle amenities…

Susan Brand, Residential Sales Consultant According to our Top Achiever of the Year for 2009 Residential Sales, the Green Community is the place to be and is great value for money, with homes for sale as low as Dhs 542 p/sq ft or rentals from Dhs 45 p/sq ft. If you’re looking for a peaceful, family-oriented environment amidst lush greenery, cobbled pathways and landscaped gardens, you’ll love living in the Green Community or the new February 2010

Green Community West. It is the most sought-after community in Dubai for families and includes a different concept of houses with a 90 year leasehold development; the homes range from beautiful townhouses and bungalows to family homes, located away from the city centre but close enough to everything a family needs. Accredited schools, shops, restaurants, a free gym and swimming pool facilities are all within walking distance. The Green Community is also close to the Ports, JAFZA and to Abu Dhabi. Where else in Dubai can you find this quality, lifestyle and value for this money?

Nitin Dania, Residential Leasing Consultant According to our Top Achiever of the Year for 2009 Residential Leasing, renting in the Dubai Marina has never before been so affordable. Rents in the area have fallen so house hunters can take advantage of

some great deals; you can secure your home for as little as Dhs 55,000 a year!

A one bedroom can cost anywhere from 55k to 120k, two beds run from 75k to 160k and 3 beds start from 120k. The rates vary greatly depending on a host of factors including the apartment quality, size, location, view, facilities and ease of access to the main highways.

Dubai Marina is a great place to live and boasts a wide array of shops, restaurants, sophisticated cafes, bars, and a shopping mall. The area is perfectly suited for singles, couples and small families looking for a vibrant neighborhood. When you wake up to the view of a deep blue sea you feel like you’re on a holiday – every day!

The ever-popular Jumeirah Beach Residence, which is a part of Dubai Marina, also offers affordable living with the beach and JBR Walk on your doorstep. As a location, Dubai Marina is close to Jebel Ali Free Zone and Internet/Media City. This is luxurious, waterfront living that cannot be matched anywhere in Dubai!

HOME TRUTHS

Talk me through...

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GARHOUD

What type of people live in Garhoud?

It’s mainly families – it’s quite a conservative area and it’s very ethnically diverse.

enormous portions and delicious fresh juices.

Sumo Sushi and Noodle Planet are superb for Asian food.

What are the best things about living in Garhoud?

Unlike many areas of Dubai, you can actually walk around it. It’s close to the airport which, as well as being handy for travelling, means it’s always easy to get a taxi!

And are there many shops?

Deira City Centre is just over the road, there are a couple of supermarkets and there are lots of nail bars and spas if you like to indulge in a spot of pampering.

What is there to do around the area?

There’s a good selection of facilities around, including the Aviation Club which has a great gym and swimming pool, and the neighbouring Irish Village which is perfect for socialising – they also put on a lot of gigs. The Meridien has an entire village full of restaurants as well as a good nightclub – Alpha – and funky bar Warehouse.

Where else can you go to eat?

Al Hallab is a great favourite with locals for its Lebanese food, while More is renowned for its

Are there any downsides to living in the area?

The traffic can be loud and it’s a good half hour’s drive to the other end of town if you want to go to Dubai Marina. The metro hasn’t opened yet so you have to get a taxi (or an abra) to cross the Creek.

However, Garhoud bridge is conveniently located close by.

What are the properties like in Garhoud?

There’s a mixture of apartments and villas.

They tend to be slightly older than in some areas of the city, so they’re not as luxurious, but the neighbourhood is refreshingly free of high rise builds.

FINANCE

LOAN RANGER

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BANK

RATE

MIN.DEPOSIT

DURATION

PROCESSING FEE

REDEMPTION FEE

CONTACT

ADCB

8.75% - 9.75%

15%

25 YEARS

1% NO CAPP

FROM 2%

04 398 1886

ABU DHABI FINANCE

8.5% - 9%

15%

30 YEARS

0.75% IF PAID UPFRONT

2% OWN FUNDS 4% BUY OUT

04 398 1886

BARCLAYS

UP TO 9.5%

40% ONLY COMPLETED PROJECTS

25 YEARS

1% CAPPED AT 30,000 AED

1-5%

04 398 1886

DUBAI BANK

8.5%

20%

25 YEARS

1.0% CAPPED AT 20,000 AED

0%

04 398 1886

DUBAI ISLAMIC BANK

7.75% - 8.5%

20% TO 30%

20-25 YEARS

1.25% CAPPED AT 25,000 AED

2% CLOSING 4% BUY OUT

04 398 1886

AL HILAL BANK

9%

UAE NATIONAL STARTING FROM 15% / EXPAT STARTING FROM 25%

25 YEARS

1%

STARTING FROM 2%

800 66 66 66

LLOYDS

8.50%

50% VILLAS

20 YEARS

1%

0%

04 398 1886

MASHREQ

7.99% TO 8.25%

25% TO 50%

20 YEARS

1% CAPPED AT 25,000 AED

1% BEFORE 2 YEARS 3% BUY OUT

04 398 1886

EMIRATES NBD

6.68%

20% TO 25%

20 TO 25 YRS

1% MIN 5,000 AED

1-3%

04 398 1886

NOOR ISLAMIC BANK

7.25% TO 8.25%

15% TO 25%

20 TO 25 YRS

1% CAPPED AT 40,000 AED

2% OWN FUNDS 3% BUY OUT

04 398 1886

RAKBANK

7.49% TO 10.6%

20% TO 30%

25 YEARS

1% MAX 30 000 AED

1-3%

04 398 1886

STANDARD CHARTERED

7.05% TO 8.5%

25%

25 YEARS

1% OF L/A

2%

04 398 1886

For further information on the best mortgage deals call Better Homes on +971 4 407 4600 More listings at bhomes.com

10 HOME TRUTHS

Commercial property: what’s the score?

ASK THE EXPERTS THE PANEL LIZ O’CONNOR Is the Director of Residential Sales & Leasing - if you’re looking for a home to rent she’s the expert for you.

RYAN MAHONEY Is the Managing Director of Better Homes and an expert on all property-related matters.

He can answer any question you have on property in general.

MARTHA FITZHARRIS Is the Assistant Operations Manager of Short Term Rentals and can help you find the perfect short term accommodation for you.

PORUSH JHUNJHUNWALA Is Head of Commercial Leasing and has his fingers firmly on the pulse of the commercial property market.

If you have any property questions to ask our crack team of real estate gurus, please send them to experts@hotmediapublishing.com

February 2010

Q

Now we’ve moved into 2010, are commercial rental rates still falling or are we observing stabilisation? Where is the most popular area to rent at present?

PORUSH JHUNJHUNWALA Rentals are still falling in certain commercial locations. There will be some correction moving forward for Grade A offices because the prices for these types of office units are still on the expensive side. There is pressure on commercial rentals at present and we may witness some minor downward price corrections of the next two quarters before we experience complete stabilisation.

The most popular area to rent at present is along the metro line, starting from Deira and running up to the second Interchange on Sheikh Zayed Road. Also TECOM has been very busy as well as it offers tenants competitive prices in a desirable location.

Q

Outside of the UAE, are you still developing Better Homes’ presence regionally and internationally, or is that on hold because of the global downturn?

RYAN MAHONEY Quite the opposite, in fact. The global downturn has given us the opportunity to enter markets whilst

the demand for real estate is running at a slower pace. This has made it possible to set up operations thoroughly, paying close attention to details such as operational and branding guidelines, ensuring that Better Homes is presented accurately in all its present markets, right down to the finer details and especially at a customer service level, ensuring utmost consistency, whichever market an office may be functioning in.

Better Homes extended to some new markets in 2009, and plans to open more offices in the Middle East and India, and to extend its brand and services farther afield.

Currently outside of its headquarters and birthplace in the UAE, Better Homes operates and has offices in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan and India. We just launched and opened a state of the art office in Jeddah, KSA, and this will become a focus given the continuously growing real estate demand in the Kingdom. We will soon be opening an office in Oman and other countries are being finalized for a 2010 opening.

Q

With the healthy supply of hotel and serviced apartments with reduced rates in the UAE, are tenants looking for longer term stays in buildings set up for short term rentals? Have you witnessed more people choosing serviced apartments over standard, non-serviced units?

MARTHA FITZHARRIS The monthly rental rates for serviced apartments have decreased significantly since Q1 2009, making it so much more affordable for tenants to rent on a short term basis. People often prefer to rent from month to month if they feel that their segment of the job market is unstable – it is common that we observe short term leases extending into longer term leases.

Tenants may choose serviced or fully furnished apartments because they are reluctant to invest in furniture and tie themselves down to standard long term leases until they are more comfortable with market conditions.

For these reasons, currently, the short term rental option is the preference over the long term option for certain residents in Dubai.

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HOME TRUTHS

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 = 5.74 AED 1 USD = 3.67 AED 1 EURO = 5.00 AED

VILLAS

PRICES PER SQ/FT Sales Index Report - January 2010 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 last six months.

SALES COMMUNITY

ABU DHABI

MIN PRICE

MAX PRICE

AVG PRICE

MIN PRICE/ SQ.FT

MAX PRICE/ SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/ SQ.FT

Al Raha Gardens

2,498,740

3,842,040

3,835,640

907

1,084

1,158

Al Reef

1,100,000

4,017,000

3,645,619

559

1,071

775

Bani Yas

4,570,883

4,570,883

4,570,883

750

750

750

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

Business Bay

8,588,655.00

8,588,655.00

8,588,655.00

1,430.01

1,430.01

1,430.01

DUBAILAND DISTRICT

Dubailand

1,957,000.00

4,120,000.00

3,298,733.92

765.05

966.00

848.57

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

Jumeirah Park

2,678,000.00

3,811,000.00

3,012,750.00

874.31

941.56

892.33

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT

The Palm Jumeirah

9,064,000.00

14,768,000.00

11,205,666.66

1,659.77

2,109.71

1,256.49

COMMUNITY

MIN PRICE

MAX PRICE

AVG PRICE

MIN PRICE/ SQ.FT

MAX PRICE/ SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/ SQ.FT

DEIRA DISTRICT

Garhoud

250,000

250,000

250,000

62.50

62.50

62.50

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

Emirates Living

95,000

350,000

222,500

41.76

90.16

65.96

JUMEIRAH DISTRICT

Badaa

180,000

180,000

180,000

90.00

90.00

90.00

MIRDIF DISTRICT

Warqaa

180,000

180,000

180,000

36.00

36.00

36.00

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT

Palm Jumeirah

400,000

550,000

475,000

59.85

90.00

74.93

MIN PRICE

MAX PRICE

AVG PRICE

MIN PRICE/ SQ.FT

MAX PRICE/ SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/ SQ.FT

RENTALS

APARTMENTS SALES COMMUNITY

ABU DHABI

Al Reem Island

830,167

34,879,841

2,802,966

969

3,116

1,671

Building Material City

1,113,124

1,240,862

1,198,282

1,564

1,564

1,564

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

Downtown Burj Dubai

1,480,230.39

3,914,000.00

2,234,431.13

1,508.02

2,917.05

2,284.60

DUBAILAND DISTRICT

Dubai Investment Park

1,133,000.00

2,616,000.00

1,874,500.00

606.12

713.03

659.58

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

Jumeirah Lake Towers

618,000.00

1,650,760.40

1,128,773.55

740.74

1,524.85

1,106.85

MARINA DISTRICT

Dubai Marina

628,620.00

3,746,882.10

1,672,054.61

772.5

4,007.04

1,364.02

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT

The Palm Jumeirah

1,843,700.00

4,429,000.00

2,788,415.49

1,059.32

3,273.24

1594.8

RAS AL KHAIMAH

Al Hamra Village

843,286

843,286

843,286

522

522

522

COMMUNITY

MIN PRICE

MAX PRICE

AVG PRICE

MIN PRICE/ SQ.FT

MAX PRICE/ SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/ SQ.FT

BUR DUBAI DISTRICT

Dubai Healthcare City

115,000

115,000

115,000

91.25

91.25

91.25

DUBAILAND DISTRICT

Dubai Investment Park

58,000

250,000

154,000

48.33

81.67

65.00

RENTALS

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

Jumeirah Lake Towers

37,000

170,000

103,500

51.79

166.67

109.23

The Greens

60,000

140,000

100,000

70.83

112.50

91.67

MIRDIF DISTRICT

Mirdif

50,000

120,000

85,000

72.92

116.28

94.60

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT

Palm Jumeirah

90,000

250,000

170,000

25.10

161.29

93.20

February 2010

Where life finds balance

Celebrating Handovers Now

Type A

Type B

Type C1

Type C2

Type C3

Townhouse 2

Member Community of

14 HOME TRUTHS WE LOVE THIS PLACE…

VICTORY HEIGHTS

Ella Clemits tells us why she, husband Roger and sons Oliver, six, and James, four, love life in the city’s sportiest development.

‘There’s such a nice sense of community – if you’re out for a bike ride or even just in the garden, people will always say hello.’

What brought you to Dubai?

My husband, who is a build asset consultant at EC Harris, was posted here with his job in 2005. I was 28 weeks pregnant when we arrived so it was quite a challenge to start with. We were living in The Springs and there wasn’t much going on back then.

And when did you move to Victory Heights?

We bought the property in 2007 and moved in a year ago – we were the very first people to get the keys, and moved in a day later! Roger had done the research and it had a good location – plus he loves golf so having a course within walking distance was a big plus. It was a ghost town when we first arrived; I’d go into the garden and call, ‘Is anybody there?’ Things have changed though: after the summer, everything was green and the area really started to fill up; we finally had neighbours!

There are around 300 families living there now. Victory Heights’ management have done a lot to help people to socialise: there February 2010

was a barbecue in November which over 100 people went to, and they’re organising a market day in March. I’m also making use of my background in property and working as a residential leasing consultant for Better Homes, which I love.

So where exactly is Victory Heights?

It’s on Emirates Road, close to Motor City and Arabian Ranches, half an hour’s drive to DIFC and the airport. It’s a lovely, well-priced community with 963 villas and townhouses, and it’s divided into eight villages. I love the fact that it doesn’t look like a bland estate: there are three different design styles – Spanish, Mediterranean and European – so the buildings have different colours, sizes and window styles.

What are the houses like inside?

They are very spacious, and there are three different tiling and décor options.

The finishings are excellent quality and the houses come with all white goods included –

and it’s not just any brand, it’s Bosch.

It’s nice to know that, despite slowing down slightly because of the recession, the developers aren’t prepared to scrimp on costs. The interiors in our house are very neutral but I haven’t done any redecoration because we have lots of big windows and I like to let the light travel through the house without colours taking away from the effect.

What are the facilities like?

They’re not all open yet, but at the moment we’ve got parks, a golf club, a school, a nursery and a small grocery store. Because we’re in Sports City, there are fitness stations all around the complex, which are dedicated spaces where you can stretch or do some exercise. Within the next few months there will also be hockey, soccer and David Lloyd tennis academies, a proper restaurant at the golf club and a communal swimming pool.

Lots of people have built their own swimming pools in their gardens – the construction of ours is due to start next month. The whole area is beautifully landscaped with fantastic grounds and paths. They’ve placed so many landscaped hills into the ground that it’s gone from being a ghost town to Teletubby land – it’s just the rabbits that are missing! The kids

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surrounded by villas so if they throw the ball too far, there’s no chance of it rolling into the road.

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Victory is yours!

Three things you’ll love about Victory Heights…

love it, it’s really nice watching them running around and playing.

Have you tried your hand at golf yet?

I’ve tried it – I just need to find the time to schedule in some lessons. I would love to learn how to play properly, but I’m very happy to watch. While it’s quite a challenging course, it’s very family-friendly and they offer lessons to little ones, so my sons have had more practice than me!

What kind of people live in Victory Heights?

It’s mainly families, and also young professional couples – people who want to live in a quiet area with lots of greenery and space and good finishings. And golf lovers of course! There’s such a nice sense of community – if you’re ever out for a bike ride or even just in the garden, people will always wave and say hello. Victory Heights is very welcoming. While there are definitely more people around now, it never feels crowded because the space is so well planned.

Is it a safe area?

Yes, the security is there and it’s very visible.

I feel safe walking around on my own.

Also, the areas where the children play are

What is missing from the area?

The community centre, with a gym and shared swimming pool. It is coming, it’s not like it will never be there, but that’s definitely something that will bring people together – because that’s where I met all my friends in The Springs, at the swimming pool.

How’s the traffic?

There is no traffic! You only get stuck on Emirates Road if there’s been an accident. But they are building a new roundabout so once that’s finished it’ll be even smoother.

Seeing as you own the property, the downturn must have been a worry.

A worry, yes, but although the developer slowed things down, they’re still pressing ahead, still spending money on things like the community events. It’s obvious that they genuinely do want to finish the project – it might take a little bit longer than planned but they are doing what they promised. So I’m optimistic about our investment. We have a fantastic house that we’re very happy in, and eventually Victory Heights will be somewhere you never need to leave – if families decide to get their children in school or nursery, it’s a cycle ride away, and then in the afternoon you’ll do your grocery shop on site once it’s there, then you can go for a walk or go and play with the children, and you don’t have to leave.

1) Bradenton Prep bradentonprepdubai.com A world-class prep school is on site, offering a comprehensive American university preparation curriculum, serving kids from kingergarten to grade 12. If you live at Victory Heights your kids can walk to the school in minutes.

2) The Els Club elsclubdubai.com Victory Heights is blessed with a superb par 72 course designed by Ernie Els, with undulating fairways, glimmering lakes and a lovely Mediterranean clubhouse.

3) David Lloyd Tennis Academy davidlloydacademy.com Scheduled to open this year, the Academy will be the perfect place to go and hone your serve and volley at the weekend.

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DISTRICTS AND DEVELOPMENTS

To help you target your property search as effectively as possible, we’ve split the city into 15 distinct districts (see p18 for map showing exactly how we’ve divided it up). hotels. And nearby is Falcon City of Wonders, a falcon-shaped city containing life-size replicas of the Seven Wonders of the World, housing chic apartments and villas.

Also here is Dubai Motor City, home to Dubai Autodrome. Then there are some top residential developments including the equestrian-themed desert community Arabian Ranches, the lush and tranquil Green Community and Jumeirah Golf Estates, built around four themed golf courses. Dubai Sports City, meanwhile, is set to be home to residential properties and cricket and tennis academies.

MEYDAN DISTRICT The Meydan district includes the renowned Nad Al Sheba, best known for its racecourse and as the venue of the Dubai World Cup. The Meydan District is also home to Meydan City, which when completed will be a mixed use area with a long stretch of waterfront with berths and yachts. The Meydan District also encompasses Al Quoz industrial zone.

PALM DEIRA DISTRICT This district is focused exclusively on The Palm Deira, the largest of the three Palm Islands, set to be finished by 2015, and equipped with over February 2010

40 separate ‘fronds’, all stocked with homes, malls and marinas.

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT 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. Just nearby is The World, 300 island clusters in the shape of the world, and divided into four categories private homes, estate homes, dream resorts, and community islands.

WATERFRONT DISTRICT The Waterfront District features Dubai Water-

front and The Palm Jebel Ali. A conglomeration of canals and artificial islands, Dubai Waterfront is shaped in an arc and will produce a shelter around the Palm.

The Palm itself is set to be ringed by luxury homes on stilts alongside six high-tech marinas.

JEBEL ALI DISTRICT The Downtown project is set to be one of the few truly pedestrian-centric areas of town, with its own low-emission public transport system, plus entertainment, residential and business zones.

JUMEIRAH DISTRICT This coastal residential area is one of the more

expensive and exclusive areas in Dubai and is filled with quiet roads of attractive old villas. This district includes areas such as Al Wasl, Badaa, Manara, Safa, Satwa, and Umm Suqeim.

LAGOONS DISTRICT This district comprises the seven artificiallycreated islands of the Lagoons and Dubai Festival City, a residential, business and entertainment development.

DUBAILAND DISTRICT This district is huge. Its principal claim to fame is that it’s home to Dubailand, 3 billion square feet of theme parks, shopping malls and hotels. It also includes City of Arabia, all 20 million square feet of it, which is set to be the main residential and retail centre at the heart of Dubailand. Then there’s Bawadi, a 100 billion dollar project hosting 31 theme-based

INTERNATIONAL CITY DISTRICT The multi-countrythemed International City features 10 architectural styles and is made up of 6 main areas: The Central District, Dubai Design Centre, The Dragon Mart, The Residential District, Lakes District, and the Forbidden City. Also in this district is Dubai Academic City, with its universities and housing.

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DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Business Bay is the regional business capital, a ‘city’ for international trade which is expected to have more than 230 commercial and residential towers when completed. Also in the district is Dubai International Financial

Centre , the world’s newest financial centre.

Finally there is Downtown Burj Dubai, a prestigious neighbourhood built around Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower and featuring around 30,000 houses, nine hotels, parkland area, 19 residential towers, the Dubai Mall and the Burj Lake.

MARINA DISTRICT At the heart of this district is Dubai Marina, with over 200 towers.

Finishing off the mix are The Dubai Pearl and the freezones of TECOM and Dubai Media City.

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT 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, all prestigious districts with a range of high quality apartments, malls and community centres.

Another real standout in this district is Discovery Gardens, a 420,000 square metre

development with multi-sized apartments.

Jumeirah Islands is a self-contained community of 50 islands with homes available in one of four different architectural themes, all with their own pools. Jumeirah Park, meanwhile, is a familyorientated community which spreads out over 370 hectares. It has more than 2,000 villas and expansive parks.

MIRDIF DISTRICT A small but rapidly growing residential area comprised of Uptown Mirdif, Warqaa, and Khwaneej. Uptown Mirdiff has been designed on the lines of an ancient spa town and promises contoured landscapes filled with stylish townhouses.

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WORLD CENTRAL DISTRICT This district solely focuses on the projects that make up Dubai World Central, comprising Dubai World Central International Airport, Dubai Industrial City, and Dubai Residential City.

DEIRA DISTRICT Areas in the Deira district include Qusais, Umm Ramool, Nadd Shamma, Nahda, Mamzar, and Twar.

BUR DUBAI DISTRICT The Bur Dubai district comprises areas such as Karama, Oud Metha, Umm Hurair and Zabeel.

It’s also home to Culture Village, a community which aims to incorporate the UAE’s cultural history in the buildings.

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N D ED P RO P ER TI ES RE C M M E ND E D PR OP E T IES R EC O M M EN D D P O PE R IE S RE CO M M E D ED P R P ER T ES R EC O M E N DE E I R M M O O T N S P R D EN D ED P RO P ER TI ES RE C OM M E ND E D PR O E RT IE R EC O M M EN D ED P RO PE R IE S RE CO M M E D E P R OP ER T IES R EC O M E N D M EN D ED P RO P ER TI ES RE C OM M E ND E D PR OP E RT IES R EC O M M EN D ED P RO PE RT IE S RE CO M M EN D ED P R OP ER T IES R EC O MM E N M EN D ED P RO P ER TI S RE C M M E ND E D R OP E T IES R EC O M M N D D P O PE RT IE S RE CO M M EN D ED P R P ER T ES R EC O M E M M EN ND ED D P RO OP ER TIE IES RE ECO OM MM ME ND DE D P PR OP PER RT IES S R REC CO M ME EN DE ED PR RO PE ERT TIE ES RE ECO OM M EN ND DED D P PRO OP PER RTI IES S R EC OM MM ME E P E R M M E N S P R R C D P O P R I S E T E D E R O C M E T O MM ME EN DE ED PR RO PE ERT TIE ES R RE CO OM M EN ND ED D P PRO OP PER RTI IES S RE EC OM MM ME END DE ED PR RO PE ERT TIE S R REC CO M M EN ND ED D P PRO OP ER TIE IES RE ECO OM MM R O E T IE R EC O M O M M EN D ED P RO P R I S RE C M M E D E N D D P O P R IE S E CO M M E D E R P ER T ES R C O EC CO M M EN D ED P RO OPE ERT TIE IES RE ECO OM MM EN ND DED D P PR OP PER RT IES S R EC CO MM ME EN DE ED PR RO PE ERT TIE ES R RE CO OM M EN ND ED D P PRO OP PER RTI IES S RE EC N M D R D E E P E I R M R O O RE EC OM MM ME END DE ED PR ROP PE RT IES S R REC CO M M EN D ED P RO OPE ERT TIE IES RE ECO OM MM EN ND DED D P PR OP PER RT IES S R EC CO MM ME EN DE ED PR RO PE ERT TIE ES R M E E R O E T IE R E O M N D D P O P R I S R C R C O E O M M EN D ED P R P R N D P O E RT IE RE EC OM MM ME END DE ED PR ROP PE RT IES S R REC CO M M EN D ED P RO OPE ERT TIE IES RE ECO OM MM EN ND DED D P PR OP PER RT IES S R EC CO MM ME EN DE ED PR RO PE ERT N D D P M E E T E E R N S P R D P O P E T E R R C E O O C I M O N M D R D E E P E I R M R O O RE EC OM MM ME END DE ED PR ROP PE RT IES S R REC CO M M EN D ED P RO OPE ERT TIE IES RE ECO OM MM EN ND DED D P PR OP PER RT IES S R EC CO MM 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R C O RE EC OM MM R C O RE EC R 4 BR

3 BR

JUMEIRAH ISLANDS

2 BR

DUBAI MARINA

1 BR

DUBAI MARINA

2 BR

DUBAI MARINA

AED 1,511,867

MARINA HEIGHTS An investors dream!

1,292 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP168016)

AED 1,081,500

MAJARA 2 Ready to move in 842 sq. ft. Ready Now Sachin Das (Ref # AP25549)

AED 1,534,700

AMWAJ 4 Looking for lifestyle?

1,277 sq. ft. Ready Now Penny Higgins (Ref # AP218521)

EMIRATES LIVING

2 BR

DUBAI MARINA

3 BR

DUBAI MARINA

1 BR

DUBAI MARINA

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

DUBAI MARINA

AED 684,950

MARINA DIAMOND 4 A desirable address 840 sq. ft. Ready Now Patrice Torbet (Ref # AP8518)

DUBAI MARINA

AED 2,238,808

KG TOWER Best value 2,405 sq. ft. Ready Now Tulay Ozcan (Ref # AP22014)

AED 1,344,908

LAKE SHORE TOWERS Brand new luxury apartments 1,496 sq. ft. Ready Now Amalia Paraschiv (Ref # AP47962)

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4 BR

AED 2,886,240

SADAF 1 Amazing value 2,711 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP67602)

AED 1,493,500

MANCHESTER TOWER 1 Live with a view to inspire 1,872 sq. ft. Ready Now Lynn Rowley (Ref # AP268891)

STUDIO

AED 535,600

D.E.C. TOWER Exceptional deal!

603 sq. ft. Ready Now Amalia Paraschiv (Ref # AP82927)

AED 5,974,000

MEDITERRANEAN CLUSTERS One of the Best Deals in the Market 5,200 sq. ft. Ready Now Elen Manukyan (Ref # VI269107)

1 BR

AED 978,500

THE FAIRWAYS WEST TOWER Friendly neighbourhood 739 sq. ft. Ready Now Sachin Das (Ref # AP275561)

2 BR

SAHAB 1 Affordable luxury 1,398 sq. ft. Ready Now Tulay Ozcan (Ref # AP7369)

AED 1,651,314

DUBAI MARINA

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PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT FOR SALE 145+ PROPERTIES IN PALM JUMEIRAH ONLINE NOW VISIT BHOMES.COM

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

3 BR

AED 2,450,885

ABU KEIBAL (B8) In a class by itself 2,184 sq. ft. Ready Now Jan Tabrizi (Ref # AP72773)

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

AL BASRI (B1) Amazing value 2,184 sq. ft. Ready Now Hannah Bakshani (Ref # AP254220)

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

AL NABAT (B15) Experience the height of luxury 1,173 sq. ft. Ready Now Nina Pekina (Ref # AP275600)

February 2010

3 BR

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

1 BR

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

AED 2,884,000

AED 2,472,000

AL HAMRI (B4) A motivated seller!

2,184 sq. ft. Ready Now Bobby Uppal (Ref # AP268036)

AL SULTANA (B5) Sunny, spacious apartment 2,300 sq. ft. Ready Now Marion Abuthina (Ref # AP267554)

3 BR

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

3 BR

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

AED 2,317,500

AED 3,090,000

AL MSALLI (B17) Beachfront living at an attractive price 2,260 sq. ft. Ready Now Deborah Staines (Ref # AP259179)

AL SULTANA (B5) Stunning view of the sea 5,563 sq. ft. Ready Now Nathan Bennett (Ref # AP260068)

3 BR

AED 2,667,700

4 BR

AED 14,420,000

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THE PALM JUMEIRAH

C FROND (HILALI VILLAS) Exceptional deal!

5,000 sq. ft. Ready Now Elen Manukyan (Ref # VI275345)

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

CANAL COVE Smart home living 3,800 sq. ft. Ready Now Fadi El Fares (Ref # VI244888)

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

F FROND (YABRI VILLAS) Affordable luxury 7,000 sq. ft. Ready Now Fadi El Fares (Ref # VI258467)

4 BR

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

4 BR

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

6 BR

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

AED 9,785,000

C FROND (HILALI VILLAS) Exceptional deal!

5,000 sq. ft. Ready Now Elen Manukyan (Ref # VI276192)

3 BR

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

6 BR

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

AED 6,293,300

AED 14,768,000

CANAL COVE A desirable address 3,800 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Allsopp (Ref # VI228091)

F FROND (YABRI VILLAS) A desirable address 7,000 sq. ft. Ready Now Joakim Carlsson (Ref # VI267067)

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AED 6,695,000

AED 16,943,500

C FROND (HILALI VILLAS) Prized location 7,000 sq. ft. Ready Now Svetlana Gorbach (Ref # VI75651)

E FROND (BUMAAN VILLAS) A prestigious address 10,500 sq. ft. Ready Now Ali Tabrizi (Ref # VI230397)

GOLDEN MILE World class development 5,360 sq. ft. Ready Now Stephen Ye (Ref # AP261864)

4 BR

AED 9,785,000

6 BR

AED 19,570,000

6 BR

AED 23,175,000

4 BR

AED 3,850,000

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MARINA DISTRICT

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DUBAI MARINA

3 BR

AL FATTAN MARINE TOWERS (R) Fabulous ocean views 2,256 sq. ft. Ready Now Svetlana Gorbach (Ref # AP4418)

DUBAI MARINA

AL MASS Affordable luxury 1,100 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Allsopp (Ref # AP266232)

DUBAI MARINA

ARY MARINA VIEW Unobstructed views of the marina 1,104 sq. ft. Ready Now Gillian Asker (Ref # AP172379)

February 2010

1 BR

DUBAI MARINA

1 BR

DUBAI MARINA

AED 1,648,000

AED 1,133,000

AL SEEF TOWER A desirable address 3,358 sq. ft. Ready Now Zahra Slassi (Ref # AP9910)

ATTESSA Premier location 1,558 sq. ft. Ready Now Rita Mouawad (Ref # AP266369)

AED 6,695,725

3 BR

DUBAI MARINA

2 BR

DUBAI MARINA

AED 3,811,000

AED 2,523,500

AMWAJ 4 Looking for lifestyle?

1,277 sq. ft. Ready Now Penny Higgins (Ref # AP218521)

AURORA One of the Best Deals in the Market 953 sq. ft. Ready Now Elen Manukyan (Ref # AP261924)

2 BR

AED 1,534,700

1 BR

AED 1,390,500

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DUBAI MARINA

BAY CENTRAL TOWER The jewel in the crown 771 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 David Lawes (Ref # AP240264)

DUBAI MARINA

BAHAR 1 Beachfront living at an attractive price 1,214 sq. ft. Ready Now Jasmine Patel (Ref # AP41263)

DUBAI MARINA

D.E.C. TOWER Attractive investment opportunity 1,739 sq. ft. Ready Now Paul Musson (Ref # AP265200)

DUBAI MARINA

DORRA BAY Panoramic views of the marina 1,775 sq. ft. Ready Now Yasmeen Buzari (Ref # AP230902)

2 BR

DUBAI MARINA

1 BR

DUBAI MARINA

1 BR

DUBAI MARINA

AED 1,656,446

2 BR

DUBAI MARINA

3 BR

DUBAI MARINA

AED 1,700,736

AED 1,910,650

D.E.C. TOWER 2 Amazing value 948 sq. ft. Ready Now Nina Pekina (Ref # AP228076)

DREAMS Competitive price, call now 610 sq. ft. Ready Now Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP261968)

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AED 805,460

AED 668,395

BONAIRE Price reduced 1,302 sq. ft. Ready Now Lynn Rowley (Ref # AP257377)

DELPHINE Unobstructed views of the marina 1,979 sq. ft. Ready Now Sandrine Loureiro (Ref # AP73742)

EMIRATES CROWN The jewel in the crown 3,602 sq. ft. Ready Now Thomas Bunker (Ref # AP75530)

1 BR

AED 1,091,707

2 BR

AED 2,060,000

3 BR

AED 3,708,000

3 BR

AED 4,944,000

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DUBAI MARINA

FAIRFIELD The jewel in the crown 1,244 sq. ft. Ready Now Liam Davorn (Ref # AP234804)

DUBAI MARINA

IRIS BLUE Experience heights of luxury 1,574 sq. ft. Ready Now Anda Marin (Ref # AP231581)

DUBAI MARINA

KG TOWER Great family home 2,722 sq. ft. Ready Now Wassim Abdallah (Ref # AP22011)

DUBAI MARINA

MAJARA 2 Ready to move in 842 sq. ft. Ready Now Sachin Das (Ref # AP25549)

February 2010

2 BR

AED 1,841,525

2 BR

AED 2,575,000

DUBAI MARINA

3 BR

DUBAI MARINA

1 BR

DUBAI MARINA

AED 3,090,000

AED 1,081,500

2 BR

IRIS BLUE Unobstructed views of the marina 1,547 sq. ft. Ready Now David Lawes (Ref # AP258430)

KG TOWER Best value 2,405 sq. ft. Ready Now Tulay Ozcan (Ref # AP22014)

MANCHESTER TOWER 1 Live with a view to inspire 1,872 sq. ft. Ready Now Lynn Rowley (Ref # AP268891)

AED 2,369,000

3 BR

DUBAI MARINA

3 BR

DUBAI MARINA

AED 2,238,808

AED 1,493,500

MAJARA 1 A motivated seller!

867 sq. ft. Ready Now Ali Tabrizi (Ref # AP46490)

MARINA CROWN Ideal family living 2,180 sq. ft. Ready Now Yasmeen Buzari (Ref # AP35470)

1 BR

AED 1,133,000

3 BR

AED 2,172,135

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MARINA DISTRICT

DUBAI MARINA

FOR RENT

WESTSIDE Best value 936 sq. ft. Ready Now Salman Ali (Ref # AP165913)

1 BR

DUBAI MARINA

1 BR

DUBAI MARINA

1 BR

DUBAI MARINA

AED 90,000

MARINA SAIL Picturesque surroundings 1,720 sq. ft. Ready Now Daria Lyubimova (Ref # AP167539)

2 BR

AED 140,000

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DUBAI MARINA

MAJARA 2 Experience heights of luxury 932 sq. ft. Ready January 2010 Deepali Dhanrajani (Ref # AP171446)

DUBAI MARINA

RIMAL 6 Self-contained development 1,871 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Kerr (Ref # AP172647)

DUBAI MARINA

MARINA DIAMOND 6 Enjoy life with style 714 sq. ft. Ready Now Anketse Seyoum (Ref # AP177477)

3 BR

DUBAI MARINA

1 BR

DUBAI MARINA

AED 160,000

AED 62,000

MARINA CROWN A place to call home 730 sq. ft. Ready Now Hannah Moody (Ref # AP172838)

SADAF 8 Self-contained development 1,843 sq. ft. Ready Now Catherine Quadros (Ref # AP177726)

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AED 135,000

AED 75,000

MAJARA 1 Exclusive property 1,250 sq. ft. Ready Now Jodie Akeley (Ref # AP172632)

MARINA CROWN Enjoy life with style 1,342 sq. ft. Ready Now Brett Meadway (Ref # AP174157)

2 BR

AED 130,000

2 BR

AED 115,000

3 BR

AED 150,000

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DUBAI MARINA

ATTESSA Premier location 896 sq. ft. Ready Now Hakima Slassi (Ref # AP179038)

DUBAI MARINA

DREAMS Amazing value 1,204 sq. ft. Ready Now Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP226710)

DUBAI MARINA

MURJAN 1 Self-contained development 1,250 sq. ft. Ready Now Tarek Gouda (Ref # AP236336)

DUBAI MARINA

DORRA BAY Panoramic views of the marina 1,410 sq. ft. Ready Now Sylvia OConnor (Ref # AP248056)

February 2010

1 BR

DUBAI MARINA

2 BR

DUBAI MARINA

1 BR

DUBAI MARINA

2 BR

DUBAI MARINA

AED 110,000

AED 95,000

AED 110,000

AED 150,000

MARINA DIAMOND 2 Ready to move in 438 sq. ft. Ready Now Benjamin Thomas (Ref # AP179199)

MARINASCAPE AVANT Tasteful design 1,758 sq. ft. Ready Now Hannah Moody (Ref # AP234374)

BEAUPORT In a class by itself 893 sq. ft. Ready Now Tarek Gouda (Ref # AP241536)

YASS Captivating environment 1,576 sq. ft. Ready Now Mona Bakr (Ref # AP260269)

Studio

DUBAI MARINA

2 BR

DUBAI MARINA

1 BR

DUBAI MARINA

2 BR

DUBAI MARINA

AED 50,000

AED 180,000

AED 130,000

AED 180,000

SANIBEL Panoramic views of the marina 849 sq. ft. Ready Now Hannah Moody (Ref # AP218124)

TIME PLACE Easy living 1,261 sq. ft. Ready Now Hannah Moody (Ref # AP234806)

SAHAB 2 A desirable address 1,180 sq. ft. Ready March 2010 Benjamin Thomas (Ref # AP246491)

MURJAN TOWER Unparalleled comfort and convenience 1,170 sq. ft. Ready Now Deepali Dhanrajani (Ref # AP261482)

1 BR

AED 85,000

2 BR

AED 130,000

2 BR

AED 125,000

1 BR

AED 140,000

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BARSHA

7 BR

SEMI-DETACHED VILLA Great family home 8,136 sq. ft. Ready Now Sandrine Loureiro (Ref # VI57656)

DISCOVERY GARDENS

BUILDING 73 Price negotiable 862 sq. ft. Ready Now David Lawes (Ref # AP247467)

EMIRATES LIVING

DEEMA Modern living at its best 4,019 sq. ft. Ready Now Gillian Asker (Ref # VI276935)

1 BR

DISCOVERY GARDENS

4 BR

EMIRATES LIVING

AED 540,750

AED 4,120,000

BUILDING 85 Property at budget prices 862 sq. ft. Ready Now Nilgun Akay (Ref # AP225578)

DEEMA A prestigious address 3,628 sq. ft. Ready Now Patrice Torbet (Ref # VI243352)

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AED 8,588,888

1 BR

EMIRATES LIVING

3 BR

EMIRATES LIVING

AED 599,048

AED 3,399,000

1 BR

ARNO Best value 883 sq. ft. Ready Now Sachin Das (Ref # AP169526)

AED 978,500

EMIRATES HILLS PHASE 1 Magnificent golf course views 19,618 sq. ft. Ready Now Melanie Mouton (Ref # VI259615)

6 BR

AED 38,000,000

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EMIRATES LIVING

EMIRATES HILLS PHASE 1 Unrivalled master plan community 6,491 sq. ft. Ready Now David Lawes (Ref # VI276302)

EMIRATES LIVING

SPRINGS 12 An exquisite landscaped setting 2,693 sq. ft. Ready Now Nicole Burt (Ref # VI277261)

EMIRATES LIVING

FORAT Close to all amenities 3,015 sq. ft. Ready Now Penny Higgins (Ref # VI266405)

EMIRATES LIVING

GOLF TOWER 3 Stunning views over the golf course 962 sq. ft. Ready Now David Lawes (Ref # AP264363)

February 2010

3 BR

EMIRATES LIVING

2 BR

EMIRATES LIVING

3 BR

EMIRATES LIVING

AED 2,781,000

3 BR

EMIRATES LIVING

1 BR

EMIRATES LIVING

AED 3,090,000

AED 1,297,800

GOLF TOWER 1 Idyllic surroundings 1,269 sq. ft. Ready Now Jackie Hill (Ref # AP57375)

MAEEN Self-contained development 2,521 sq. ft. Ready Now Nina Pekina (Ref # VI268195)

AED 1,600,000

AED 2,987,000

EMIRATES HILLS PHASE 1 Quintessential luxury living 19,914 sq. ft. Ready Now Patrice Torbet (Ref # VI267496)

GOLF TOWER 2 Magnificent golf course views 1,318 sq. ft. Ready Now Gillian Asker (Ref # AP265287)

MAEEN Self-contained development 2,628 sq. ft. Ready Now Wadih Al Hakim (Ref # VI263541)

6 BR

AED 15,450,000

7 BR

AED 44,187,000

2 BR

AED 1,905,500

3 BR

AED 2,781,000

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EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT BARSHA

FOR RENT

AL HABBAI BUILDING Dynamic development 947 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes Barsha (Ref # AP267709)

1 BR

BARSHA

Studio

BARSHA

4 BR

BARSHA

AED 63,000

TOPAZ LIVING COURTS One of the Best Deals in the Market 750 sq. ft. Ready Now Nisha Dania (Ref # AP276071)

1 BR

AED 80,000

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BARSHA

CA HOTEL APARTMENTS Spacious with great finishes 650 sq. ft. Ready Now Nisha Dania (Ref # AP276080)

BARSHA

SUMMERLAND Amazing value 980 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM215871)

BARSHA

CORAL BOUTIQUE VILLAS Everything you ever wanted 3,775 sq. ft. Ready Now Adam Farani (Ref # VI276814)

1 BR

BARSHA

4 BR

DISCOVERY GARDENS

AED 65,000

AED 330,000

API 43 VILLAS A great family option 3,500 sq. ft.

Hitendar Lala (Ref # VI257148)

BUILDING 230 A lush oasis 485 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes DFC (Ref # AP254609)

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

AED 85,000

AED 190,000

Studio

AED 38,000

EMERALD BARSHA Smart home living 829 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM204565)

6 BR

H.E. INDEPENDENT Executive elegance 15,000 sq. ft.

Sana Hajjar (Ref # VI258210)

DISCOVERY GARDENS

1 BR

AED 80,000

AED 700,000

BUILDING 59 Convenient payment options 485 sq. ft. Ready Now Jodie Akeley (Ref # AP247772)

Studio

AED 40,000

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32 FOR SALE DUBAILAND DISTRICT

DUBAILAND DISTRICT

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ARABIAN RANCHES

5 BR

AL MAHRA Superior location 4,298 sq. ft. Ready Now Rosina Holtzhausen (Ref # VI267994)

ARABIAN RANCHES

AL MAHRA Meticulously planned development 4,298 sq. ft. Ready Now Shervin Pouyan (Ref # VI170455)

ARABIAN RANCHES

GAZELLE / AL REEM 1 Meticulously planned development 2,292 sq. ft. Ready Now Rita Mouawad (Ref # VI168970)

February 2010

5 BR

ARABIAN RANCHES

3 BR

ARABIAN RANCHES

AED 5,150,000

AED 2,420,500

ALMA Ideal family living 2,788 sq. ft. Ready Now Joakim Carlsson (Ref # VI266433)

GAZELLE / AL REEM 2 Ready to move in 2,436 sq. ft. Ready Now Deborah Staines (Ref # VI50492)

AED 4,738,000

4 BR

ARABIAN RANCHES

3 BR

ARABIAN RANCHES

AED 2,678,000

AED 2,266,000

ALMA Amazing value 2,540 sq. ft. Ready Now Jon Yarrow (Ref # VI266617)

HATTAN Spacious with great finishes 7,230 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # VI268665)

3 BR

AED 2,266,000

6 BR

AED 9,889,000

Green Community

Live your dream in a place you can call home Green Community

Do you wish to rent or lease, buy or sell?

Picturesque 3 BR townhouses, 4 BR Bungalows (4,200 sq. ft.) and 5 BR Family Villas (5,900 sq. ft.) available amidst cobbled roads and beautifully landscaped gardens.

Exclusive gated community. Recreation facilities include: pools, gymnasiums and tennis/basketball courts.

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Shopping, restaurants, schools and The Courtyard Marriot Hotel within walking distance.

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For Sale: Townhouses from AED 2,600,000, Bungalows from AED 2,700,000, Family Villas from AED 3,300,000, and 1 BR Apartments from AED 725,000 (Net Prices)

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For Rent: Townhouses from AED 180,000, Bungalows from AED 190,000 and Family Villas from AED 210,000, and Apartments from AED 60,000 (All rental prices per annum).

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DUBAILAND DISTRICT

ARABIAN RANCHES

FOR RENT

MIRADOR PHASE 1 Modern living at its best 4,311 sq. ft. Ready Now Catherine Quadros (Ref # VI166313)

4 BR

ARABIAN RANCHES

3 BR

ARABIAN RANCHES

2 BR

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

1 BR

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

AED 250,000

HATTAN Quintessential luxury living 8,400 sq. ft. Ready February 2010 Sylvia OConnor (Ref # VI169710)

5 BR

AED 550,000

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ARABIAN RANCHES

ALVORADA 1 Meticulously planned development 3,600 sq. ft. Ready Now Sahali Saleem (Ref # VI177460)

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

LAKE APARTMENTS A place to call home 1,629 sq. ft. Ready Now Susan Brand (Ref # AP168723)

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

NORTH WEST - BLOCK 6 Affordable luxury 1,560 sq. ft. Ready Now Sylvia OConnor (Ref # AP276022)

2 BR

DUBAILAND

2 BR

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

AED 120,000

AED 120,000

EWAN RESIDENCE Friendly neighborhood 1,032 sq. ft. Ready Now Darius Ganda (Ref # AP274661)

NORTH WEST - BLOCK 8 Spacious living 960 sq. ft. Ready Now Mouna Chami (Ref # AP276719)

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AED 230,000

AED 65,000

AED 65,000

ALMA A great family option 3,153 sq. ft. Ready Now Heike Pfordte (Ref # VI274926)

UNION RESIDENCE Matchless location 864 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # AP263175)

EAST GARDEN - BLOCK I A place to call home 2,400 sq. ft. Ready February 2010 Susan Brand (Ref # AP3416)

3 BR

AED 190,000

STUDIO

AED 45,000

3 BR

AED 160,000

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36 FOR SALE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

ED UR AT FE

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

FOR SALE 475+ PROPERTIES IN DOWNTOWN ONLINE NOW VISIT BHOMES.COM

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

1 BR

KAMOON 3 Premium amenities 804 sq. ft. Ready Now Amine Issa (Ref # AP259994)

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

KAMOON 1 In a class by itself 1,041 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP241001)

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

REEHAN 1 Executive elegance 1,817 sq. ft. Ready Now Deborah Staines (Ref # AP274593)

February 2010

2 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

3 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

AED 2,318,085

AED 3,193,008

MISKA 4 One of the Best Deals in the Market 1,387 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP275039)

REEHAN 6 Affordable luxury 1,354 sq. ft. Ready Now Wassim Abdallah (Ref # AP173196)

AED 1,545,000

2 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

2 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

AED 2,194,815

AED 2,420,500

2 BR

REEHAN 1 AED 2,457,477 Wide range of retail, entertainment and dining 1,416 sq. ft. Ready Now Aziz UrRehman (Ref # AP175140)

REEHAN 8 At never-before prices 2,155 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP275038)

3 BR

AED 3,598,705

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ED UR AT FE

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

SOUTH RIDGE 1 The best of city living 1,491 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP267323)

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

SOUTH RIDGE 2 Best value 1,561 sq. ft. Ready Now Jasmine Patel (Ref # AP94775)

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

BURJ KHALIFA World class development 2,008 sq. ft. Ready Now Stanislav Sobolyev (Ref # AP265672)

2 BR

AED 1,958,000

2 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

2 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

AED 2,769,555

AED 8,066,136

1 BR

SOUTH RIDGE 6 A prestigious address 857 sq. ft. Ready Now Rajeev Bhalla (Ref # AP268811)

BURJ KHALIFA Empowering atmosphere 1,103 sq. ft. Ready Now Amine Issa (Ref # AP244787)

AED 1,236,000

1 BR

AED 4,544,360

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

2 BR

BURJ KHALIFA A prestigious address 1,639 sq. ft. Ready Now Melanie Mouton (Ref # AP238556)

AED 7,605,314

DOWNTOWN DUBAI BURJ KHALIFA

4 BR AED 18,244,967 World class development 4,279 sq. ft.

Ready Now Alessio Veroli (Ref # AP3947)

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

BURJ KHALIFA World class development 1,096 sq. ft. Ready Now Sabine Hyss (Ref # AP51768)

1 BR

AED 5,644,400

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

BURJ KHALIFA A prestigious address 1,639 sq. ft. Ready Now Melanie Mouton (Ref # AP19176)

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2 BR

AED 7,107,000

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38 FOR RENT DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

BUSINESS BAY

FOR RENT

EXECUTIVE TOWER E Panoramic views 1,436 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # AP263697)

2 BR

BUSINESS BAY

2 BR

BUSINESS BAY

1 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

1 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

AED 120,000

EXECUTIVE TOWER E Panoramic views 1,766 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # AP263712)

3 BR

AED 140,000

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BUSINESS BAY

EXECUTIVE TOWER B Affordable luxury 1,532 sq. ft. Ready Now Ghada Ghannam (Ref # AP276678)

AED 128,000

EXECUTIVE TOWER J Affordable luxury 1,076 sq. ft. Ready Now Wafa Ghannam (Ref # AP276788)

1 BR

AED 70,000

DIFC LIBERTY HOUSE

2 BR AED 150,000 Central and prestigious location 1,300 sq. ft.

Ready Now Soumia Elakly (Ref # AP243229)

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

THE RESIDENCES II T3 Dynamic environment 850 sq. ft. Ready Now Sylvia OConnor (Ref # AP172445)

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

1 BR

ZANZEBEEL 3 AED 80,000 Wide range of retail, entertainment and dining 734 sq. ft. Ready Now Ghada Ghannam (Ref # AP179575)

February 2010

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

THE LOFTS - WEST Excellent finish 709 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Kerr (Ref # AP230619)

AED 105,000

AED 85,000

TAJER RESIDENCES Amazing value 1,350 sq. ft. Ready Now Hannah Moody (Ref # AP175392)

THE RESIDENCES E2 Engineering marvel 1,288 sq. ft. Ready Now Diane Petty (Ref # AP244094)

2 BR

AED 180,000

2 BR

AED 150,000

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SHORTTERM RENTALS

Our Short-term Rentals division specializes in ready-made living solutions in the most attractive residential districts of Dubai, offering the luxury of a home on a short or mediumterm basis. Whether you’re an executive with extended business in Dubai or simply a new resident looking for a place while you find your feet, with a short-term rental you can live the high life without paying a high price.

THE MEADOWS

5 BR

PHASE 2 Spacious Living 4,000 sq. ft.

(Ref #VIM211546)

DUBAI MARINA

SADAF 5 Live by the beach 1,797 sq. ft. 8th floor (Ref #APM266024)

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI ZANZABEEL 4 Enjoy life with style 1,117 sq. ft. 6th floor (Ref #APM217900)

3 BR

AED 25,000

1 BR

AED 12,000

THE MEADOWS

PHASE 9A Affordable Luxury 3,578 sq. ft.

(Ref #VIM215097)

THE GREENS

AL ARTA 4 Smart home living 1,200 sq. ft. 6th floor (Ref #APM213018)

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AED 42,000

3 BR

AED 25,000

2 BR

AED 12,000

DUBAI MARINA

TIME PLACE The best of city living 880 sq. ft. 27th floor (Ref #APM215985)

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

THE RESIDENCES T2 Enjoy life with style 1,117 sq. ft. 4th floor (Ref #APM215778)

1 BR

AED 9,500

1 BR

AED 11,000

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40 SHORT-TERM RENTALS

DUBAI MARINA

MARINA HEIGHTS Quinessential Luxury Living 1,159 sq. ft. 7th floor (Ref #APM211836)

DUBAI MARINA

MARINA DIAMOND 3 A desirable address 446 sq. ft. 8th floor (Ref #APM214799)

DISCOVERY GARDENS BUILDING 52 Best Value 474 sq. ft. G Floor (Ref #APM254392)

DUBAI MARINA

MARINA VIEW TOWER 1 Smart home living 866 sq. ft. 12th floor (Ref #APM215692)

February 2010

2 BR

AED 14,000

ST

AED 10,000

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

AL MSALLI A desirable address 1,640 sq. ft. 8th floor (Ref #APM257042)

DUBAI MARINA

MARINA DIAMOND 2 Close to all amenities 647 sq. ft. 9th Floor (Ref #APM213133)

2 BR

AED 18,000

1 BR

AED 9,000

THE SPRINGS

PHASE 10 A desirable address 1,690 sq. ft.

(Ref #VIM209601)

DUBAI MARINA

SAHAB 1 Direct Marina Views 860 sq. ft. 21st floor (Ref #APM215267)

2 BR

AED 14,000

1 BR

AED 11,000

ST

AED 5,500

ST

AED 7,000

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS INDIGO TOWER Smart home living 866 sq. ft. 12th floor (Ref #APM215692)

1 BR

AED 9,000

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41

AL REEF AWAITS

ABU DHABI

The eagerly anticipated Al Reef Villas development in Abu Dhabi is finally being handed over! Developed by Manazel Real Estate, Al Reef Villas consists of 1,700 villas and apartments spread across a lush greenery and fantastic amenities. Billed as “the first planned UAE community exclusively for the middle-income tier,” this project has been well-received by initial buyers.

These villas have four distinct architectural styles, including Mediterranean, Desert, Contemporary, and Arabic. The location is enviable – only 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi Island and close to the international airport.

Amenities here encompass retail, commercial, and community needs. Enjoy the upcoming town square with relaxing cafés and dining establishments, and an entire community amidst beautiful tree-lined streets and verdant landscaping. A range of homes are available here, so we recommend you come down and visit Abu Dhabi’s latest offering.

Are your thoughts turning towards the capital?

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AL RAHA BEACH

AL NASEEM RESIDENCE - A Amazing value 2,317 sq. ft. Ready March 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP260181)

AL RAHA BEACH

AL NASEEM RESIDENCE - A A prestigious address 1,399 sq. ft. Ready March 2010 Lina Bayazid Sida (Ref # AP228957)

3 BR

AL RAHA BEACH

2 BR

AL RAHA BEACH

AED 2,747,099

AED 1,799,995

AL NASEEM RESIDENCE - C Stunning view of the sea 1,002 sq. ft. Ready March 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP240529)

AL MUNEERA Live your Arabian dream 859 sq. ft. Ready March 2011 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP223734)

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1 BR

AL RAHA BEACH

1 BR

AL RAHA BEACH

AED 1,375,000

AED 921,564

AL MUNEERA Modern living at its best 1,539 sq. ft. Ready March 2011 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP229023)

AL MUNEERA Modern living at its best 1,539 sq. ft. Ready March 2011 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP220384)

2 BR

AED 1,974,253

2 BR

AED 1,697,305

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42 ABU DHABI

AL RAHA BEACH

AL MUNEERA A prestigious address 859 sq. ft. Ready March 2011 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP219021)

AL REEF

BUILDING 24 A motivated seller!

1,668 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP219522)

AL REEF

CONTEMPORARY COMMUNITY A great family option 3,749 sq. ft. Ready March 2011 Imran Ellam (Ref # VI263995)

AL REEF

ARABIC COMMUNITY High rental yields 1,832 sq. ft. Ready January 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # VI246098)

February 2010

1 BR

AL RAHA BEACH

3 BR

AL REEF

5 BR

AL REEF

2 BR

AL REEF

AED 999,294

AED 1,075,000

AED 2,096,000

AED 1,199,000

AL MUNEERA Scenic water view 1,722 sq. ft. Ready March 2011 Lina Bayazid Sida (Ref # AP96259)

ARABIC COMMUNITY Ready to move in 2,858 sq. ft. Ready January 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # VI275564)

ARABIC COMMUNITY A motivated seller!

1,832 sq. ft. Ready January 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # VI262994)

ARABIC COMMUNITY High rental yields 1,832 sq. ft. Ready January 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # VI245898)

3 BR

AL RAHA BEACH

4 BR

AL REEF

2 BR

AL REEF

2 BR

AL REEF

AED 1,868,904

AED 2,000,000

AED 1,200,000

AED 1,199,915

AL MUNEERA The jewel in the crown 4,219 sq. ft. Ready March 2011 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI78888)

DESERT COMMUNITY An investment for capital growth 1832 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # VI274582)

ARABIC COMMUNITY Great family home 3,749 sq. ft. Ready January 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # VI259193)

CONTEMPORARY COMMUNITY A motivated seller!

1,831 sq. ft. Ready March 2011 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI237415)

4 BR

AED 4,701,833

2 BR

AED 1,155,000

5 BR

AED 2,365,000

2 BR

AED 1,116,505

Times are volatile, prices change daily. Contact us on +971 600 52 2212 43 AL REEM ISLAND TALA TOWER

2 BR AED 2,054,793 Affordable luxury 1,507 sq. ft.

Ready June 2010 Lina Bayazid Sida (Ref # AP274986)

AL REEF

ARABIC COMMUNITY A place to call home 1,832 sq. ft. Ready January 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # VI219096)

2 BR

AED 1,200,000

AL REEM ISLAND

2 BR

MARINA BLUE A desirable address 1,410 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Lina Bayazid Sida (Ref # AP275523)

AED 1,744,214

AL REEM ISLAND OCEAN TERRACE RESIDENCE

2 BR AED 1,759,055 Competitive price call now 1,346 sq. ft.

Ready March 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP260033)

AL REEM ISLAND

TALA TOWER Central and prestigious location 1,421 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP268953)

AL REEM ISLAND

AL MAHA TOWER Amazing value 1,147 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP247884)

2 BR

AL REEM ISLAND

2 BR

AL REEM ISLAND

AED 1,873,446

AED 1,520,694

MARINA BLUE Benchmark for new developments in the city 1,163 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP263998)

2 BR

AED 1,617,371

2 BR

SKY TOWER An iconic masterpiece 1,651 sq. ft. Ready May 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP242602)

AED 2,550,795

AL REEM ISLAND

OCEAN TERRACE RESIDENCE Strategic location 1,453 sq. ft. Ready March 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP97196)

2 BR

AED 2,020,632

AL REEM ISLAND RAK TOWER

2 BR AED 2,357,025 An investors dream!

1,582 sq. ft.

Ready March 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP96271)

AL REEM ISLAND

SUN TOWER An investors dream!

1,300 sq. ft. Ready March 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP96438)

2 BR

AED 2,231,321

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44 COMMERCIAL

A LOOK AT LEASING

COMMERCIAL Office Retail Industrial Investment

While commercial leasing rates have fallen everywhere in Dubai, some locations have been significantly harder hit than others. From peak levels, several communities have fallen in rental prices by 55-65%. Among these victims, International City has fallen over 50% (current prices are around AED 40 psf), Deira and Garhoud have fallen 55% (priced now at AED 80-90 psf) and Dubai Silicon Oasis has fallen 65% (now around AED 60 psf).

Those areas which have been most resilient to the declines are Trade Centre, Jumeirah, and Mirdif, having fallen by only 15-20% from their peaks in 2008. Trade Centre is currently priced at AED 180210 psf, Jumeirah between AED 160-200 psf, and Mirdif between AED 180-210 psf.

Over 20 years of local market wisdom and industry prowess. The most expansive portfolio of commercial property for sale or lease in the UAE. More dedicated commercial consultants than any firm in the region. Office, Retail, Industrial, and Investment Real Estate. Solved.

Trends in mid-Q3 showed rates stabilizing, with very small declines in the range of 1-2% per month in many commercial leasing areas in Dubai.

FOR SALE

BUSINESS BAY VISION TOWER

AED 15,386,655 Amazing value 9,959 sq. ft. Ready Now Thomas Bunker (Ref # OF71041)

BUSINESS BAY

EXECUTIVE TOWER D Central and prestigious location 1,532 sq. ft. Ready Now Shirin Bank (Ref # OF267761)

BUSINESS BAY

BAYSWATER Price negotiable 834 sq. ft. Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF79036)

February 2010

AED 2,112,494

AED 773,313

BUSINESS BAY

EXECUTIVE TOWER D Ready to move in 1,934 sq. ft. Ready Now Shirin Bank (Ref # OF63987)

AED 2,437,392

BUSINESS BAY

DIFC

THE CITADEL CORPORATE TOWER

LIBERTY HOUSE

AED 1,377,731

AED 3,714,262

A prestigious address 1,105 sq. ft. Ready Now Maggie Neil (Ref # OF79106)

Ready to move in 1,713 sq. ft. Ready Now Shirin Bank (Ref # OF239859)

Times are volatile, prices change daily. Contact us on +971 600 52 2212 45

DOWNTOWN DUBAI BURJ KHALIFA

AED 60,300,205 Experience heights of luxury 11,120 sq. ft.

Ready Now Shirin Bank (Ref # OF102964)

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

AL SAAHA, THE OLD TOWN ISLAND An investment for capital growth 3,267 sq. ft. Ready Now Maggie Neil (Ref # OF177030)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

HDS TOWER Exceptional deal!

10,567 sq. ft. Ready Now Andrew Elliott (Ref # CF260361)

AED 7,618,086

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS SABA TOWER 1 A prestigious address 2,484 sq. ft. Ready Now Maggie Neil (Ref # OF157393)

AED 8,902,175

AED 2,814,814

WH-OFF/597-750/DIP Price negotiable 9,608 sq. ft. Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # WH243548)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

JUMEIRAH BAY TOWER (X3) A motivated seller!

974 sq. ft. Ready Now Andrew Elliott (Ref # OF235398)

AED 3,635,354

AED 8,026,666

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS ONE LAKE PLAZA

AED 6,884,520 At never-before prices 8,355 sq. ft.

Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF259029)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

INDIGO ICON Glimmering lakeside views 1,093 sq. ft. Ready Now Andrew Elliott (Ref # OF261889)

AED 945,664

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

INDIGO ICON Best value 1,555 sq. ft. Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF265134)

AED 1,318,400

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS TIFFANY TOWERS

AED 1,084,179 Price negotiable 1,108 sq. ft.

Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF266516)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS REEF TOWER Ready to move in 2,216 sq. ft. Ready Now Shirin Bank (Ref # OF266150)

AED 1,948,817

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JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

REEF TOWER A motivated seller!

2,399 sq. ft. Ready Now Andrew Elliott (Ref # OF275335)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

GOLDCREST EXECUTIVE

JUMEIRAH BAY TOWER (X2)

JUMEIRAH BAY TOWER (X2)

AED 1,254,901

AED 731,117

AED 574,741

A desirable address 1,475 sq. ft.

Ready Now Andrew Elliott (Ref # OF268761)

Competitive price, call now 946 sq. ft.

Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF269204)

Convenient payment options 744 sq. ft.

Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF269215)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

TIFFANY TOWERS

REEF TOWER

AED 1,160,436

AED 1,684,397

Sizeable value appreciation 1,177 sq. ft. Ready Now Maggie Neil (Ref # OF43411)

Competitive price, call now 1,817 sq. ft.

Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF75046)

AED 2,595,038

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS LIWA HEIGHTS

AED 1,018,928 Shimmering lake views 1,319 sq. ft.

Ready Now Andrew Elliott (Ref # OF7708)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

AG TOWER (SILVER) Cornerstone of economic activity 570 sq. ft. Ready Now Andrew Elliott (Ref # OF78614)

AED 553,934

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS SABA TOWER 1 Price reduced 7,290 sq. ft. Ready Now Maggie Neil (Ref # OF91853)

AED 7,211,016

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JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

INDIGO TOWER An investment for capital growth 1,188 sq. ft. Ready Now Thomas Bunker (Ref # RE264561)

February 2010

AED 2,305,552

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

INDIGO TOWER An investment for capital growth 1,340 sq. ft. Ready Now Thomas Bunker (Ref # RE264565)

AED 2,587,360

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COMMERCIAL BREAKDOWN JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

EXCHANGE RATE SERVICE OFFERING Save your money when changing your money. Get currency exchanged through Better Homes – call 04 407 4600 1GB = 5.74 AED 1 USD = 3.67 AED 1 EURO = 5.00 AED PRICES PER SQ/FT Sales Index Report - January 2010 Conversion rates correct at time of press

Statistics based on Better Homes rental figures for the last six months.

RENTALS OFFICE

ABU DHABI BUR DUBAI DISTRICT

DEIRA DISTRICT

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

COMMUNITY

MIN PRICE

MAX PRICE

AVG PRICE

MIN PRICE/ SQ.FT

MAX PRICE/ SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/ SQ.FT

Al Markaziyah

245,000

864,006

700,436

174

223

205

Bur Dubai

288,000

368,000

328,000

90

115

103

Umm Hurair

88,320

102,500

95,410

80

100

90

Deira

63,750

3,105,630

1,584,690

75

110

93

Garhoud

64,880

759,000

411,940

80

110

95

DIFC

325,090

381,225

353,158

290

325

308

Downtown Burj Dubai

562,650

813,780

688,215

150

180

165

Trade Centre

179,280

2,411,325

1,295,303

120

225

173

Barsha

51,800

2,247,800

1,149,800

70

100

85

Jumeirah Lake Towers

31,350

1,239,480

635,415

55

110

83

Tecom

88,530

223,125

155,828

130

175

153

JUMEIRAH DISTRICT

Sheikh Zayed Road

110,000

165,000

137,500

100

150

125

MEYDAN DISTRICT

Al Quoz

38,155

1,812,975

925,565

65

75

70

AL AIN DISTRICT

Al Ain

44,000

129,120

86,560

50

60

55

RETAIL COMMUNITY

MIN PRICE

MAX PRICE

AVG PRICE

MIN PRICE/ SQ.FT

MAX PRICE/ SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/ SQ.FT

AL AWIR DISTRICT

International City

16,870

216,450

116,660

35

45

40

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

Trade Centre

5,400,000

6,300,000

5,850,000

180

210

195

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

Barsha

54,000

345,750

199,875

100

125

113

Jumeirah Lake Towers

43,000

1,223,950

633,475

100

130

115

Al Quoz

60,240

1,437,360

748,800

80

120

100

COMMUNITY

MIN PRICE

MAX PRICE

AVG PRICE

MIN PRICE/ SQ.FT

MAX PRICE/ SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/ SQ.FT

DUBAILAND DISTRICT

Dubai Investment Park

43,780

1,264,710

654,245

20

30

25

MEYDAN DISTRICT

Al Quoz

57,500

255,000

156,250

25

30

28

MEYDAN DISTRICT

WAREHOUSE

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ELLA CLEMITS We love these sofas – we bought them in the UK and have taken them everywhere we’ve moved to. I bought the sailing boat for Roger in Devon, our favourite place in the UK. The portrait was bought in South Africa and the lizard comes from Thailand – they’re both holiday souvenirs. I love my candles – the coconut candle is seven years old and has never been lit!

We can’t live without our music and the gorgeous Bang and Olufsen sound system gives us a great sound while the futuristic design adds an interesting look to the room. The silver candlestick holders were handmade by Roger’s grandfather and were given to us as a wedding present.

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50 BETTER INTERIORS WARDROBE, THE ONE AED 3,495

DELFY DINING CHAIR ID DESIGN AED 1,298

ZUE CHAIR HOME CENTRE AED 249

CUSHION, BO CONCEPT AED 429 BLOCKS, KIDZ INC Price on request

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CANDLESTICK, BO CONCEPT AED 209

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Looking for a new fridge? Check out these top options…

Hitachi RS700EUK8 A sleek, slick number which comes in Glass Silver, Glass White and Glass Black to match with your surroundings. It’s equipped with Hitachi’s MINUS-ZERO cooling technology, which provides perfect, even chilling with minimal energy wasteage. You can check on the cooling situation and make changes using the LED Display on the front: other nice USPs include ‘no frost’ technology and a huge 726 litres of space. Available from Eros.

Panasonic NR-B30FG1-WB If you’re looking for a fridge-freezer which will help cut your energy bills, this could be the choice for you. Panasonic has combined a series of smart technology, including ‘Inverter technology’ and a ‘U-Vacua vacuum insulation panel’ to make one of the highest energy savings in the industry. This attractive model also comes with a totally sealed ‘Vitamin Safe’ compartment, to keep your fruit and veg super fresh and stored at the perfect temperature.

Siemens KA60NA40NE

SMEG

This beautifully-engineered piece of German technology has a capacity of 531 litres and an Inox Finish with ice and water dispenser. It’s got a super cool and freeze function managed through a control monitor on the front and is, as you’d expect, a model of efficiency – it’s been rated as Energy Efficiency Class A. If you buy it at Dubai Shopping Festival through Better Life you can get it for AED 6290 and they’ll even throw in a Dhow cruise for your family to boot.

Electrolux ELSS25BM There’s a lot to love about this Electrolux. Number one it’s got a deceptively grand capacity of 620 litres. Number two, it’s crafted in none-cooler stainless steel. Number three it’s got a fingerprint-proof finish. Number four it’s frost free – so there’s none of that defrosting hell you got with your old setup.

And number five – just in case you weren’t totally sold yet – it’s only AED 2,599 through Better Life during Dubai Shopping Festival, and they’ll even chuck in a Desert Safari Couple Pass for free. Good deal!

This old design classic still does it for us. Eschewing the metallic hues of its chilly counterparts, SMEG goes for creams, reds and blues. Smooth curves, outsized handles and that classic brandmark proudly stamped across the front make this a real item of desire in the fridge-freezer world.

KING OF THE S CHILLER

Hitachi RM700EUK8 This is the world’s First 3 Door Side

by Side refrigerator, which comes equipped with an ice dispenser which makes cubes from mineral water – just keep the tank topped up and you’re all set. There’s also an ice crusher, and a chilled water dispenser. It also has a humidity-controlled ‘Independent Vegetable Compartment’, speically designed to keep vegetables crisp and fresh – say goodbye to that dismal bottom drawer filled with mouldy tomatoes! A real class act. Available from Eros.

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BETTER...BATHROOMS Elevate your bathroom beyond the realm of sheer functionality with these inspirational design ideas.

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TIPS FROM THE TOP Q I am considering installing a wet room. What are the key considerations I should make and are there any trends to consider at the moment?

A Modern and easy to keep clean, wet rooms are very popular right now as most properties built in Dubai have several bathrooms, all with a bath. Increasingly, home owners only want one bath in the master en-suite and want to rip out the other baths and replace with wet rooms or shower enclosures.

It is critical that you employ a professional and reputable company with experience in carrying out this kind of work because in a wet room, the whole room needs to be watertight.

It is also vital that you ensure the flooring and tiling are carried out correctly to ensure the floor is raised and sloped towards the drain.

A true wet room is completely open-plan but adding a glass screen is unobtrusive and provides the same effect, while protecting the toilet and towels from splashing. Some other pointers include… ~ Choose the best shower possible. A wet room is a real style statement, so make the most of it with a wide, rainfall effect shower head and some show-stopping tiles. ~ As the wet areas are not enclosed, the best solution to protect the walls is to go for floor to ceiling tiles throughout. ~ Why not take the opportunity to experiment with floor or wall lighting and be daring in your choice of tiles? You could create the beautiful spa effect that you’ve always dreamed of.

Nick Pope, Under One Room, 04 323 2722, underoneroof.ae.

While we’re not all lucky enough to live smack bang on the beach, most views in Dubai are pretty spectacular and there are few better ways to take in a good vista than from a tub full of bubbles. To achieve the beachy look no matter where you are, keep things simple – clutter detracts from the soothing seaside effect – and, wherever possible, use lots of wood: staining panels in nautical hues takes it to the next level of marine chic. Add a few boat-themed accessories and you won’t even have to close your eyes to imagine sailing away...

Rain showers are an ultra-indulgent way to get clean – and adding a lighting scheme makes it even more fun.

Splash out!

Free standing baths are fab, but 2010 is about taking it to the next level. This transparent glass number is very space-age.

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Back to black ACHIEVE THIS LOOK This is the ultimate sleek city bathroom: black is always the most sophisticated choice, while the flock effect on the tiles is ultra-modern. Up the monochrome factor by buying white dispensers for all your handwash, shower gel, shampoo etc, and of course, opulent, fluffy and white is the only towelling option you should even consider.

With a bathroom like this, it’s important that you keep it immaculate – shiny marble will show up splash marks virtually before you’ve even stepped out of the shower – so make sure there’s a mop close by (artfully hidden in a cupboard, of course...)

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KEY PIECE The bathroom is a feared domain for clutter-haters because of the vast army of lotions and potions that most of us build up over the years. Space-saving storage solutions like this classic IKEA number are not only invaluable for de-cluttering, but they also make cleaning your bathroom surfaces much quicker and easier. And at only Dhs799, it’s a sanity saver that won’t break the bank either.

Large tiles in pale tones are ideal for adding Tips for taps

‘When buying taps, it’s important to do your research,’ says Robeen R. Kobeen of CASAPRESTIGE INTERIOR DESIGN LLC (04 4329633). ‘Some brands are carried by several retailers and their prices can vary by as much as 300 per cent. Also, check for quality: there’s no point breaking tiles to install taps if they’re not going to last. When you’ve bought your taps, ensure the plumber installing them has read the guide that comes with them, as taps need to be installed at specific heights to prevent splashing.’

a sense of space to small bathrooms, especially

when the same finish is used throughout.

Lounge around

ACHIEVE THIS LOOK A bathroom like this makes a serious style statement, taking luxury to a whole other level. Making your bathroom look more like a living room is a very classy move – if you get it right. Provided you have the space, adding a tastefully upholstered sofa or armchair is very cool (although if, in reality, the thought of someone sitting and chatting to you while you bathe fills you with horror, it might be a bit of a waste of money).

Soft lighting is also key if you want a sophisticated, chilled out space. Again, proper lamps will make it feel more like you’re in the lounge than the bathroom; just make sure the room is well ventilated to avoid any safety issues.

CASAPRESTIGE

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WASH UP?

Q

I want to totally redesign my living room: what are the key things to consider when putting together a plan?

Practicality comes before beauty - there is no point in having an interior that looks like in the magazines but is not useable, which may be the case if you get all your furniture in glossy surface finishes that tend to be more difficult to maintain and clean, or you don’t have enough storage for your DVDs/books for example. Worse yet is if it is uncomfortable as a lot of furniture can look great but not actually be pleasant to sit on!

The second thing to keep in mind is that you will want the option to change the look every year or so, so if you buy a red sofa or tv unit, for example, then whatever you do in the future has to go with the colour red. It’s probably wise to keep to the white/beige/brown when it comes to the big components and get the February 2010

accessories in red instead - this way when you want to restyle the space you can easily change the accessories and achieve a new feel with minimum cost.

Finally we always say that lighting is 50% of your design, so plan your spotlights / decorative lighting with a professional supplier because even if you have an AED 100,000 Fendi sofa, if the light is not the correct tone or placed improperly the sofa will look bad!

Robeen R. Kobeen, CASAPRESTIGE INTERIOR DESIGN LLC (04 432 9633)

Q

I need to buy a new washing machine with a large capacity (I have a big family who play a lot of sports!)– what should I think about before making my choice, and which models would you recommend?

For a big family, it is good to have a large capacity washing machine, say 8kgs to 10.5kgs to allow for lots

of clothes to be washed in one go.

As well as making life easier, this also saves on water and electricity.

When considering buying a washing machine, think about buying one with a user-friendly programme selection display, quiet operation and one which has a child-lock for safety. Also take into account intelligent features such as washing options for normal to delicate fabrics (fabric sensing technology), large drum size to perform large amounts of washing and an ability to wash large mattress sized sheets, spin speed (varied RPMs of 1400, 900, 700, 500), ability to minimize water intake during rinsing and their energy-efficiency.

At Better Life, high-performance washing machines are available from brands such as Electrolux, Fisher & Paykel and Siemens.

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BETTER COMMUNITIES The key contacts you need to settle in to your new home

BABYSITTING AND NANNIES

CAR RENTAL

DENTISTS

MAJESTIC NANNIES

AVIS

AMERICAN DENTAL CLINIC

majesticnannies.com, 02 665 5056

avisaue.ae, 04 295 7121

american-dental-clinic.com, 04 344 0668 /

Majestic Nannies matches families with full-time

Avis has 21 rental locations across

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and part-time nannies at rates of AED440 to 7,000

the UAE. Rates for their cars range

Services include cosmetic dentistry, neuromuscular

per week.

from AED2,250-20,000/month.

dentistry and periodontics.

MDE NANNIES

HERTZ

BRITISH DENTAL CLINIC

mde-nannies.com

hertzuae.com, 800 437 89 / 04 206 0206

britishdentalclinic.com, 04 342 1318

MDE Nannies has a roster of nannies and au pairs

Prices start at AED2,373 per month for a Toyota Yaris

Provides treatments like air flow cleaning to remove

from the Philippines, India, Nepal, Indonesia and Sri

and go to AED17,707 per month for an Audi A8.

stains, fillings, teeth whitening, veneers and implants.

Lanka.

BANKING AND FINANCE COMMERCIAL BANK OF DUBAI cbd.ae, 800-CBD

SixT

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sixt.com, 04 347 9777

nicolasandasp.com, 04 394 7777

If you’re looking to hire a Mercedes Benz, you need to

Eight branches across Dubai offering pediatric surgery,

get in touch with SixT, who specialise in their full range.

cosmetic surgery and implants.

CBD offers savings schemes, a personal loan service and foreign exchange contracts.

MASHREQ BANK

THRIFTY

DUBAI SKY CLINIC

thriftyaue.com, 800 4694 / 04 347 9001

dubaiskyclinic.com,

Prices range from AED2,100 per month for a

mashreqbank.com, 04 424 4444

04 355 8808

Mitsubishi Lancer to AED15,000 per month for a

Mashreq offer deposits, borrowing and a broad range of

Based at the BurJuman Business

BMW 7 series.

Tower, offering aesthetic dentistry

credit cards with online facilities.

NATIONAL BANK OF DUBAI nbd.ae, 04 222 2111 Current accounts, silver, gold and platinum credit cards, specialised private banking and internet banking.

like inlays and crowns.

CAR SHOWROOMS AL FUTTAIM MOTORS

THE DENTAL CENTER

alfuttaimmotors.com, 04 206 6666

the-dental-center.com,

Al Futtaim are the UAE’s exclusive distributors of

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Toyota and Lexus cars.

Located in Dubai Healthcare City, the Dental Center’s services include

BEAUTY AND SPAS

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04 303 7070 Distributors of Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Jaguar

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ARABIAN AUTOMOBILES

With branches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Exotica offers

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bouquets as well as floral arrangements for weddings.

The sole distributors for Nissan in the UAE. They also sell second-hand Nissan vehicles.

ORGANIC FOODS AND CAFE organicfoodsandcafe.com, 04 434 0577

LIBERTY AUTOMOBILES

A small store at Emaar Business Park where a florist

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04 282 8092 Liberty Automobiles are the largest

SHAKESPEARE FLOWERS

General Motors dealership in the UAE for Opel,

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Cadillac, Chevrolet and Hummer cars. They are also the

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Diet supplements and fitness foods in addition to a

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hayya.com, 04 362 7775 A chain of gyms located within various Emaar properties, including Meadows Village, Burj Dubai and the Lakes.

HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CLINICS AL ZAHRA MEDICAL CENTRE alzahra.com, 04 331 5000 Al Zahra provides departments like pulmonology and opthalmology in addition to paediatrics and dentistry.

AMERICAN HOSPITAL ahdubai.com, 04 336 7777 The first hospital in the Middle East to get a Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA).

BELHOUL EUROPEAN HOSPITAL belhouleuropean.com, 04 345 4000 Belhoul’s facilities include 19 specialist clinics in addition to surgical facilities.

EBSAAR ebsaar.ae, 04 344 0122 A clinic offering over 16 different technologies

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FITNESS FIRST

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glaucoma laser treatment, treatment for diabetes

Farnek Avireal provides a one-stop solution and a

Fitness First is the largest chain of gyms in the UAE

complications and retinal diseases and cataract and

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with branches in Mirdiff, Media City, and BurJuman.

premium lenses.

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EMIRATES HOSPITAL

AXA offers local, regional and global healthcare

KENNELS AND CATTERIES

emirateshospital.ae, 04 349 6666

plans. They also cover motor, yacht, golf and travel

ANIMAL CARE CENTRE

A specialist surgical hospital which also houses a dental

insurance.

animalcarecentre.biz, 06 543 6280

BUPA (Through Lifecare)

The oldest kennel and cattery in the UAE.

clinic and other general clinics.

HEALTH BAY POLYCLINIC healthbayclinic.com, 04 348 7140 A private medical clinic in Umm Suquiem, offering a huge range of services from a group of dedicated doctors. Services include family medicine, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, infertility, internal medicine, gastroenterology, hepatology, travel clinics, well woman and well man medicals, baby clinic, lactation consultancy and more.

SHARIF EYE CENTER sharifeyecenter.com, 04 423 3664 One of the top centres in the Middle East region helping people improve their vision and decrease their dependency on glasses or contact lenses, Sharif Eye Center is located at Dubai HealthCare City, Ibn Sina Building, Block D-101.

lifecareinternational.com, 04 331 8688 Bupa offers three different insurance packages running from the Lifeline Essential plan up to the Lifeline Gold.

rsagroup.ae, 800 772 / 04 302 9995

DUBAI KENNELS AND CATTERY

RSA insurance offers policies covering health, home,

dkc.ae, 04 285 1646

pets, motors, personal accidents and travel insurance,

DKC offer boarding, daycare and collection and delivery

among others.

for cats, dogs and other pets.

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KIDS’ ENTERTAINMENT

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FENCES

INSURANCE AXA axa-gulf.com, 800 48 45 / 800 29 24

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KIDS COTTAGE NURSERY kids-cottage.com,

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BLOSSOM CHILDRENS NURSERY

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RISING STARS NURSERY

Umm Suquiem nursery which takes kids aged 6 months

risingstarsnursery.com,

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04 348 8805

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PLANTORAMA plantoramallc.com, 050 656 5971, 050 652 2418 Design, consultancy, masonry and irrigation.

MAIDS

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BUTTERFLY MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL admont.ae, 02 665 8611

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Located in Umm Suquiem, Emirates Lakes and Dubai Marina, Children’s Oasis takes age 3 months to 4 years.

EMIRATES BRITISH NURSERY ebninfo.ae, 04 348 9996 Located in Mirdiff and Umm Suquiem, EBN follow the UK curriculum for ages 11 months to 4 years.

HUMMINGBIRD NURSERY hummingbird.ae, 04 370 0449

Address: Warehouse2, Al Quoz, Dubai - U.A.E, Tel: 04 333 1860, Fax: 333 1864, Email: yannco@eim.ae, Web: www.yanncouae.com

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JUMEIRAH COLLEGE

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gemsjc.com, 04 395 5524

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POOLS R US

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PET GROOMING BRITISH VETERINARY CLINIC britvet.com, 02 66 50085 British Veterinary Clinic are the only professional pet groomers in Abu Dhabi, they are located on Khaleej Al Arabi St.

PET CORNER petcornerdubia.com, 04 885 3637 Pet Corner include brushing in their prices, which are based on the breed and size of the dog or cat.

PETS HABITAT petshopdubai.com, 04 341 8085 Pets Habitat offers grooming packages for dogs and cats. Grooming is priced according to weight.

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company with equipment links with Europe and the US.

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they’re always up-to-date with the latest design and

landscaped campus with fully-equipped playground

landscaping innovations sweeping the industry. Pools R

areas, two temperature-controlled swimming pools and

Us also offers a filtration and pump system which keeps

extensive facilities for sports, science, art/design and

water fresh and clean while using minimal power – and

performing arts.

16 colour mode, low wattage LED lights will make sure your pool is the jazziest on the compound.

REMOVALS

04 394 5515

ACORN MOVERS

A much-loved school teaching the British curriculum

acornmovers.com, 04 323 6920

to kids from Foundation 1 to Year 6. Jess has excellent

Acorn Movers were established in the UK in 1992. They

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currently work with 300 agents all over the world,

activities.

offering door-to-door world wide relocations for both corporate and residential moves. They offer packing,

KINGS DUBAI

unpacking and storage, and can also arrange both maid

kingsdubai.com, 04 348 3939

and handyman services. They offer one month’s free

Located in Umm Suquiem, Kings Dubai provides

storage to clients who are moving back to the UK or

courses until Year 6.

into Dubai from anywhere in the world.

MASAFI

ae.alliedpickfords.com, 04 408 9555

masafi.com, 800 54 55

Allied Pickfords offers handyman and cleaning services

Masafi offers home delivery of its five gallon bottles of

in addition to packaging and relocation services.

mineral water on a contractual basis.

Located in Mirdiff, Royal Pets offers grooming services

EURO MOVERS INTERNATIONAL

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euromovers-ae.com, 04 340 3920 door to door services in moving and packing

PHYSIOCARE

friendly, pleasant atmosphere. Physiocare specialises in

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post and pre-pregnancy female healthcare, temporomandibular joint disorders, pain management for office

JUMBO ELECTRONICS

workers, neurological rehabilitation, including after

poolcleaningdubai.com,

Life range to homes across the UAE.

gallon bottles.

attractive, well-designed and professional and has a

DUBAI POOL CLEANING

Nestle delivers five gallon water bottles of their Pure

Oasis offers free home delivery to its customers for five

centre at Dubai HealthCare City. The clinic is

POOL MANAGEMENT

nestlewaters.ae, 800 44 04

oasiscome2life.com, 04 802 4888

Physiocare is a physical therapy and sport rehabilitation

sports injuries.

NESTLE

OASIS

physiocare.ae / 04 429 8560 / 050 920 0838

stroke and heart attack, and paediatric conditions and

WATER

ALLIED PICKFORDS

royalpets.ae, 04 288 6684

PHYSIOTHERAPY

JUMEIRAH ENGLISH SPEAKING SCHOOL (Jumeirah) jess.sch.ae,

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jumbocorp.com, 800 49 79 / 04 336 7999 Jumbo Electronics has 13 stores across Dubai including Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Mall and Ibn Batuta.

Call: 050 259 5385

04 333 6484

.RELOGULF

Dubai Pool Cleaning offer a weekly clean service which

relogulf.com, 04 501 5748

includes checking and maintaining pH levels.

Relogulf offers moving and packaging services for both domestic and international moves.

HYDROLITE POOLS AND LANDSCAPES

PLUG-INS ELECTRONIX pluginselectronix.com, 04 206 6777 Plug-ins has three stores in Dubai, with the largest one in Dubai Festival City.

SHARAF DG

hydrolite.net, 06 535 1118

SCHOOLS

Hydrolite offers water treatment and cleaning twice a

The following schools were rated ‘Oustanding’ by the

week plus regular reading of pH levels.

Sharaf DG has six stores across Dubai. They have a

Knowledge and Human Development Authority.

lowest price guarantee an 7 day refund policy.

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