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welcome In whatever field we work, we are continually inspired by our surroundings and in this issue, our interviewees reveal their personal influences. Founders of furniture brand Blanc Mariclò, Mariangela and Claudia Federighi (page 9) grew up in a Tuscan farmhouse and seek to reproduce the Italian sense of hospitality in their designs. Architect and associate partner at interior design practice Design Haus Medy, Zhoreh Dastmaltchi Kroner invites us into her holiday home in Iran, which is furnished with objects carefully picked during her many travels (page 20). Meanwhile, architect Philip Logan’s Al Bandar apartment (page 16) is decorated with his own paintings, which are inspired by living on the water and the quality of light that his duplex penthouse receives. As many of us live in beachfront communities, we give you some seascape-inspired designs (page 7). We also bring you beautiful botanical prints (page 10) to help you get back to nature. And finally, browse our choice of apartments, townhouses and villas for rent and sale on Al Raha Beach (page 25) – waterfront views guaranteed.
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down by the sea Drift into a maritime world with some ocean inspiration
into the wilderness Bring some beautiful botanical prints into your home
a home from home Inside a luxuriously furnished holiday home in Tehran
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a balanced life Inside architect Philip Logan’s Al Bandar penthouse apartment
properties for sale & rent Explore Al Raha Beach
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object of desire Limited-edition blue horse vases by France-based studio Daum
HOME Bring some fresh beach vibes into your home with the Anthozoa range from Harlequin. The Kabibi fabric features a fabulous hand-drawn mix of shaded seashells available in a squid ink or deep indigo colour. It is shown here with the Kelambu wallpaper, which boasts a layered water-colour effect design in lively emerald and lime on a textured, embossed vinyl ground. Anthozoa fabric, from Dh260 per linear metre, Anthozoa wallpaper, from Dhs260 per roll, by Harlequin. Available from Style Library, stylelibrary.com
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Down by the sea
Drift into a maritime world with some ocean inspiration 1. Marine sailing boat, Dhs174, Pan EmiratEs 2. Within the Tides tray, from Dhs170, BoutiquE nomads 3. Sea starfish, Dhs365 each, al Huzaifa 4. Octopus sealife tumbler in ink blue, Dhs330, artEl at WHitE almonds 5. Lighthouse lantern, Dhs79, HomEs r us
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style files
Take your cue from those in the know
Beach life
Steal my Style Sisters and founders of furniture brand Blanc Mariclò, Mariangela and Claudia Federighi
Design DNA
Our team of designers travel and study trends in fashion and home interiors to combine contemporary style with our rich Italian heritage and traditions, from ancient paintings, mosaics and frescoes to villas and museums.
Wallpaper or paint?
We prefer paint that is vintage inspired. Paint feels more authentic even if you can find amazing wallpapers that look like real, textured, painted walls.
Splurge on...
A big table that allows everyone to come together to chat over a plate of pasta. As Italians, eating with family and friends is an important part of our lives.
Colour combo to try
A neutral base – white, taupe, ecru – is an easy, calm base that works well with a touch of colour. Green, in all its shades, goes really well with neutrals, perhaps because it reminds us of nature.
Scents to transport you
Inspirations
We are mostly inspired by our home: Italy. We grew up in a Tuscan farmhouse and our aim with our collections is to reproduce our country’s values and atmosphere, such as our sense of hospitality. A warm, inviting Italian home is often represented by an elegant, simple space and good cooking. We are also inspired by Italian art, music, architecture and landscapes.
Wood Sage & Sea Salt home candle, Dhs300, Jo maLone
Top décor tip
Always make your space your own. This means that when decorating, you always need a personal touch – something from the past and something from your own life, so you will feel at home rather than feel like you’re in an anonymous, glossy showroom.
Home scents
We love European jasmine – it’s a bit more sour than jasmine from Asia and the Middle East. We like to mix it with orange and lemon in the summer, while we prefer to combine it with sweeter perfumes during the winter.
Coconut Escape, Dhs72, Heart & Home at LifestyLe
Who are your design heroes?
Painter, sculptor, interior decorator and engraver Piero Fornasetti and architect, interior designer and production designer Renzo Mongiardino. They were unique, innovative and their style was very personal – you can recognise their work at first sight.
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Approximately 50% of US-based home furniture chain Arhaus’ products incorporate recycled materials. The company also supports handmade production, ensures materials are not sourced from endangered rainforests and sells ‘relics’ — antiques that have been refurbished or repurposed. Its Instagram feed is full of inspiring room images, while several handsome cats and dogs, including Nina, the studio photographer’s dog, often model the furniture.
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into the wilderness Bring your home to life with a splash of colour and some beautiful botanical prints
ToTally Tropical
Known for his use of vivid colours and fine, often surrealist imagery, Kit Miles completed his MA in textile design at Royal College of Art before forming his own studio where he hand draws imaginative worlds. His collaboration with Osborne & Little for its Enchanted Garden collection has resulted in this fantastical imagining of a climbing branch of broad, veined leaves and colourful blooms populated with exotic birds. Rainforest curtain, Mikado velvet on sofa and cushions, all Dhs416 per metre, designed by Kit Miles for Osborne & Little. Available from Casana LLC, osborneandlittle.com
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in full bloom
With its mix of blossoming flowers, fresh shades and batik patterns, wallpaper company Thibaut’s Summer House collection will bring warmth into your home all year round. The Open Spaces pattern is available in five colour ways, but is shown here in bright aqua and coral. Open Spaces wallpaper, Dhs350 per roll; Aura fabric in aqua on chairs, Dhs425 per metre, both from Thibault. Available from NGC Nafees Middle East; ngcmiddleeast.com
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SeTTing Sun
They might be close together on the colour wheel, but orange and pink are fantastic for adding zest and vibrancy to your home. Capture this colourful combination with this quintessentially English country cottage look from Laura Ashley. Hedgerow wood trim edge roller blind with pink grapefruit striped awning, Dhs153 (GBP32) per metre; Chatsworth smuggler in chestnut pink, Dhs7,149 (GBP1,500); triple pleat in dahlia parade pink grapefruit, Dhs172 (GBP36) per metre; Harewood embroidered pink grapefruit cushion, Dhs200 (GBP42); Mulholland check pink grapefruit cushion, Dhs214 (GBP45); Nigella Mango cushion, Dhs190.60 (GBP40); Mulholland rug in pink grapefruit, Dhs572 (GBP120); all Laura Ashley, lauraashley.ae
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Take iT or leaf iT
Inspired by 18th-century France, Manuel Canovas always applies a contemporary twist to its luxurious fabrics and bold colour harmonies. For these distinctive leaf-patterned cushions, the Paris-based design studio has partnered with fabric and wallpaper designer and distributor Colefax and Fowler. Malfa outdoor chair cushions, Dhs370, Manuel Canovas at Colefax and Fowler. Available from Lelievre, lelievre.eu
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Embrace autumn with these painterly seasonal flowers printed on a dramatic chalky, textured background. The Delft Flower design by Designers Guild is available in three colour combinations – the softest shade option is pictured. Delft Flower Grande Tuberose wallpaper, Dhs620 per roll, Delft Flower Grande Tuberose fabric, Dhs620 per metre, Makrana zinc fabric on sofa, Dhs550 per metre, Designers Guild at Maison D’art; maisondart.ae
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A bAlAnced life A sense of order is imperative when it comes to interiors and design, says architect Philip Logan Words: Lucy Land Photographs: Muthu Kumar
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f you haven't heard of architect Philip Logan, you will certainly know his work. His iconic 33-storey Etisalat Building, located on Sheikh Zayed Road, is easily recognisable – made from concrete, glass and steel, it features a ball-shaped tip that resembles a golf ball. Having worked in the region for more than two decades, Philip has left his indelible mark on a number of other commercial as well as hotel, leisure and educational buildings, including the Dubai campus of Sheikh Zayed University, the award-winning Bawadi Development, on a 2.25 sq km site in Al Ain, and residential and commercial property The Bridge at Dubai Sports City. The former owner of international consultancy Shankland Cox – which he sold to architecture firm Aukett Swanke last year for Dhs16 million – is now chairman of the Middle East operations of Aukeet Swanke Group. “I have business in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Al Ain so it made sense to be based in Abu Dhabi,” he says, regarding his penthouse residence in Al Bandar. A 45-minute drive to his
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Dubai-based office, the property is also close to Abu Dhabi International Airport, convenient for Philip’s frequent travels. His work has led him to a variety of countries, such as Pakistan where he designed the award-winning United Bank HQ in Karachi. “I hear it will be featured on the Pakistani rupee note,” he says, simply. Philip bought his four-bedroom home four years ago, along with two other investment properties in the area. “The quality of the light drew me to Al Bandar,” he reveals. “I also love the fact that I’m not living beside the sea; I’m living on it, which is a unique experience.” Of the three properties he bought, Philip decided he really wanted to live on the top floor to maximise the views and offer something special for visiting family and friends. Indeed, the bright and breezy duplex penthouse offers stunning views of Yas Island, including Yas Marina Circuit and Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, with its LED canopy and a section of the Grand Prix circuit winding through its arch.
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“I love island life,” Philip enthuses. “I can enjoy my breakfast on the balcony every morning, there’s a tow path nearby for jogging and I’m looking forward to when the water taxis soon start running.” It’s clear that Philip likes order and symmetry. When he moved in, he had a streamlined kitchen custom-designed with a granite worktop, and personally designed the teak wood TV surround in the open-plan space. “There needs to be a rationale to whatever we look at and we all relate to order,” he says. “You can incorporate the same finishes in a variety of spaces, using luxurious materials such as marble and granite, and if there’s balance to it, then it works. It’s a bit like Feng Shui with its focus on the harmony of opposites – that quiet soul.” Philip cites the United Bank HQ in Karachi as an example: “It’s just triangles
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and sharp corners.” While Philip’s personal style leans towards minimalism with its clean lines, he isn’t averse to curves. His sense of harmony is also revealed in his own paintings, which are inspired by living on the water and the quality of light. “The light is amazing – it bounces off the balcony and the white floors into the openplan living, kitchen and dining area.” Some of his artworks adorn his apartment walls. Philip has also enjoyed living in his other home for the last four years – a Grade II-listed Georgian pile on fourplus acres in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. “Construction on the Irish property started in 1760 and generations later, we’re still fixing it. It’s such a contrast to my contemporary apartment in Abu Dhabi, which has lots of glass,” he says, before conceding: “Although both properties have a sense of order.”
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There needs to be a rationale to whatever we look at and we all relate to order
HOME COMfOrts When it comes to style…. I don’t have absolute no-nos. I’ll try anything, though I draw the line at clutter. On my bedside you’ll find… Lots of books. I’ve just finished Mind & Cosmos: Why the Materialist Neo-Darwinian Conception of Nature is Almost Certainly False by philosopher Thomas Nagel. I’m not sure I understood it all, but I had a go at it – it’s certainly good material to help you get to sleep at night. Home is… Where you’re comfortable with people you know. bhomes.com | 19
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A home from home Architect Zhoreh Dastmaltchi Kroner’s holiday home in Tehran is beautifully furnished with objects hand-picked during her travels Words: Lucy Land
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It’s famous for having the best restaurants and shopping malls in the country and I love its cosy and luxurious atmosphere,” she enthuses. Zhoreh’s intention of keeping the 172-squaremetre apartment as a holiday home had a big impact on its design direction. “Its style had to be timeless but still unique, while simultaneously being functional and easy to maintain,” she explains. Although the project was supervised from her base in Dubai while juggling work commitments, Zhoreh had the luxury of not having a deadline to hand the project over. “I spent a lot of time selecting each piece of furniture during my travels,” she says. She was bhomes.com | 21
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sure of the colour theme, style and materials that were to be used, but also left her selection process quite open, based on what she would fall in love with during her business trips and holidays. Her biggest challenge was shipping all of her beloved pieces to Tehran. “It wasn’t an easy job because Iranian customs are very strict with regards to bringing new items into the country,” she reveals. Before starting her interior design work, the kitchen island was removed in order to open up the space further, while the fireplace was centred with some gypsum work. Then, the rich colour scheme and materials were chosen to complement the property’s marble flooring and the walnut accents of the main doors, kitchen and bathrooms. “I also added darker shades to many items to make them look bolder and more distinctive,” she says. As the living, dining and kitchen areas were connected, Zhoreh ensured the design flowed throughout these areas by creating a glamourous, nature-inspired and comfortable atmosphere. She achieved this by combining wood, marble and leather and including the shape of a tree in the
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back bar and dining table area. A touch of green was added to the accessories and even an armchair to reflect nature further, while gold was also used as a signature accent to give a glamourous finish. The bedrooms, however, were given very different makeovers. “The main bedroom was very much based on my personal taste, which is a Hermès-based style,” she says. With its signature blue, yellow and cream shades, the master bedroom’s walls were covered in Hermès wallpaper, while its interior was accessorised with Hermès cushions and accessories, completed with a huge fur carpet for a soft and easy look. Meanwhile, the second bedroom was given a semi-classic style with richer colours and a statement headboard. With its mix of opulent textures, talking point furniture pieces and elegant palette, Zhoreh has created a warm and luxurious home befitting its salubrious neighbourhood. “I love the sense of cosiness as soon as you enter the apartment,” she says, simply. “I’m really looking forward to spending time in it.”
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I love the sense of cosiness as soon as you enter the apartment
HOME COMfOrts My top décor tip is… Work with a designer to master an individual design based on your needs and taste. My advice for choosing statement pieces is… Consider the most meaningful and precious things in your life. It could be an art piece that reflects your background and nationality or is personal to your family. I can’t live without… Travelling. It is crucial to improving my creativity. Being based in the UAE with Design Haus Medy has helped me to develop an international creative working style – I’m constantly challenged, and working with so many international clients makes every project special. bhomes.com | 23
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Al RAhA BeAch Bruno Grandini, proper ty consultant, on a luxurious community with stunning water front views Al Raha Beach is situated on 5.2 million square metres of natural beachfront. It is conveniently located next to the main highway linking Abu Dhabi and Dubai and a 10-minute drive to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island is just across the water, with its theme parks and mega-mall – F1 race track, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and golf courses, plus, much more to follow. Both Abu Dhabi city centre and Saadiyat Island, the up and coming cultural centre, are only 20 minutes’ drive away. The area is also home to Aldar headquarters. The first circular building of its kind in the Middle East, it was
voted Best Futuristic Design 2008 by the Building Exchange Conference. With the map of the city being redrawn at such a pace, Al Raha Beach is at the heart of the city. Offering a vibrant mix of high quality residential and commercial properties alongside fantastic cultural, entertainment and public amenities, the current completed development is made up of three similar but distinct communities that offer residents a range of different services: Al Bandar, which has the most to offer in terms of nightlife and appeals to singles and couples with its sophisticated, laidback vibe; and Al Muneera and Al Zeina, which have more to offer families. Perhaps best known for its breathtaking sea, luxurious marina and canal views, all three communities overlook Yas Island. Each community has its own facilities, which include swimming pools, gyms and a kids’ play area, while a few communities have their own sports facilities, such as tennis courts. Parents can head to nearby Khalifa City A to enroll their children in one of three renowned schools: Al Raha International School, GEMS American Academy and Al Yasmina School. Al Zeina is real estate development, management and investment company Aldar Properties’ latest mixed-use development. Only minutes from Yas Island, Ferrari World and Saadiyat Island, it is a residential and retail development built over seven precincts with a total of 1,221 properties. It offers
quiet public squares and sheltered pathways among landscaped gardens, creating the sense of being far away from the demands of everyday life. Set among these gardens are the community’s townhouses, spacious oneto four-bedroom apartments, sky villas and beach villas – some with private courtyards and pools – looking out across a 500m-long private sandy beach to Yas Island. Al Bandar is Aldar Properties’ marina development. Built beyond the shores of Al Raha Beach, it is an integrated community comprising of residential towers, a 131-berth marina, an exclusive residents’ clubhouse, a retail building with a Spinneys supermarket and a promenade with cafes and restaurants overlooking the marina. Built over an island and mainland area, Al Muneera has spectacular views over the blue waters of the Arabian Gulf to Yas Island and Ferrari World and is located next to Al Bandar and Al Zeina and just up the coast from Aldar’s headquarters building. The community consists of residential apartment towers, beachside villas, townhouses, retail outlets, restaurants and a commercial office building. It consists of 1,286 apartments available as one-, two-, three- or four-bedroom residences. The community’s unique feature is the canal that splits the Al Muneera Island from the mainland – it offers cafés and restaurants located along waterfront paths and promenades for residents and the general public to enjoy.
Al Muneera One-bedroom apartment Two-bedroom apartment, townhouse or villa Three-bedroom apartment, townhouse or villa Four-bedroom apartment, townhouse or villa
To rent (approx. price) AED 95,000 – 130,000 AED 130,000 – 160,000 AED 165,000 – 200,000 AED 180,000 – 600,000
To buy (approx. price) AED 1.1 million – 1.6 million AED 1.6 million – 2.3 million AED 2.2 million – 3.3 million AED 3.3 million – 6.7 million
Al Bandar One-bedroom apartment Two-bedroom apartment Three-bedroom apartment Four-bedroom apartment
AED 115,000 – 135,000 AED 130,000 – 250,000 AED 200,000 – 270,000 AED 450,000
AED 1.2 million – 2.1 million AED 1.75 million – 3.5 million AED 3 million – 4.5 million AED 4.9 million – 8.7 million
Al Zeina One-bedroom apartment, townhouse or villa Two-bedroom apartment, townhouse or villa Three-bedroom apartment, townhouse or villa Four-bedroom apartment, townhouse or villa
AED 100,000 – 125,000 AED 130,000 – 180,000 AED 175,000 – 230,000 AED 185,000 – 350,000
AED 1.1 million – 1.7 million AED 1.7 million – 2.8 million AED 3.1 million – 5.5 million AED 3.3 million – 13 million
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ShoRtEN thE School RUN
Three homes within 15 minutes’ drive of Al Forsan Nursery
IA Villas Khalifa City Mario Joao Beires Ref No. VI352362
FS1 students at Aldar Academies Al Ain Academy enjoy the school’s play facilities
AED 180,000 per year 5 BR + Maid’s Room 5,000 sq. ft.
which NURSERY? Nilay Özral, chief executive officer of Aldar Academies, introduces Al Forsan Nursery
What will set your nursery apart from others in the city?
Al Sharhan Compound Khalifa City Wissam Al Hamoud Ref No. VIM328332
AED 170,000 per year 4 BR 4,035 sq. ft.
Al Forsan Nursery will become part of Aldar Academies’ growing network of leading private schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, which excelled recently with outstanding A-Level and IGCSE results. The nursery and its students will benefit from the expert knowledge, best practice, and innovative approaches shared across our seven academies. Parents can therefore expect a teaching programme that inspires a love for learning in their child from the youngest age. Maintaining this passion is the aim across the Aldar Academies network. The nursery will be located within the safe confines of Abu Dhabi’s prestigious Al Forsan International Sports Resort, which includes some amazing facilities, such as an equestrian centre, swimming pools, and sports courts.
Tell us about your team…
MA Villa Khalifa City Maria Joao Beires Ref No. VI349548
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AED 165,000 per year 3 BR 5,000 sq. ft.
Our aim was to replicate the success of our schools that teach FS1 and the higher years, but in the smaller setting of a dedicated nursery. All of our teachers and teaching assistants will hold degrees and qualifications related to the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum to ensure the Aldar Academies standard is upheld.
Is there anything else parents should know?
As our nurseries will allow students to naturally progress to other Aldar Academies schools, we will start to prepare students for their next step with us from their first day. For example, alongside English, Arabic and French languages, we’ll also introduce Chinese. These lessons will take place in a very special environment. The building is designed in a horseshoe shape and stretches across one floor, with all classrooms leading directly out onto the playground.
What do your key facilities include?
We’re equipping the nursery with digital learning aids to build students’ abilities gradually, alongside spaces dedicated to group and individual creative arts, and outdoor play equipment. An on-site medical clinic will be staffed by a fulltime nurse for parents’ peace of mind, and beyond the nursery itself, there’s everything Al Forsan Resort offers. Aldar Academies Al Forsan Nursery is scheduled to open towards the end of 2017/early 2018. Interested parents should register their interest at bit.ly/ NurseryExpressionOfInterestForm to receive ongoing updates.
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Shorten the School run
Three homes within 15 minutes’ drive of British International School Abu Dhabi
which School?
Flora Compound Khalifa City Maria Joao Beires Ref No. VI352365
AED 200,000 per year 5 BR 5,000 sq. ft.
Principal of British International School Abu Dhabi, Patrick Horne, on offering wonderful opportunities
What sets your school apart from others in the city?
We pride ourselves on being a welcoming community that provides the highest quality learning opportunities in and beyond the classroom. We host many events throughout the year, including Arabic and English language, and yoga classes for parents. Being part of the Nord Anglia family of 43 schools worldwide has provided so many amazing opportunities for our students, such as the collaboration between Nord Anglia Education and The Juilliard School in New York, and our collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
What is your teaching ethos?
We believe there is no limit to what our students can achieve. This approach to teaching is designed to develop skills that every person requires, and not just the ability to remember facts. Our co-educational students learn problem-solving and decision-making skills, and are always encouraged to question the status quo through wellresearched arguments. We support our students to take full advantage of the various activities on offer beyond the classroom, whether it be through outdoor activities, such as wakeboarding, or developing strategic skills through the school chess club.
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Is there anything else parents should know?
Our non-selective school offers the English National Curriculum from the age of three to 16, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for ages 16 to 18. We were rated Band A ‘Very Good’ school in the latest Abu Dhabi Education Council inspection. We are also extremely honoured to be working with UNICEF. We believe that every child can have a positive impact on the world and are focusing on two goals this year: to combat hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture; and to ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all ages.
Al Forsan Village Khalifa City
AED 197,500 per year
Wissam Al Hamoud Ref No. TH338223
4 BR + Maid’s Room 4,326 sq. ft.
What do your key facilities include?
We have a purpose-built sports academy with two multi-purpose courts, two swimming pools, large outdoor playing fields, netball courts and long-jump pit. There are also two libraries with stateof-the-art technology; Mac learning suites; a language centre; a drama studio; music rooms and a specialised music studio for our Foundation Stage (FS) students; a large private outdoor, covered learning space for FS1 and FS2 students; and a new dance studio. Alongside several dining areas, we also have a coffee shop for senior students and parents.
Al Sharhan Compound Khalifa City Wissam Al Hamoud Ref No. VIM328330
AED 170,000 per year 4 BR 4,035 sq. ft.
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Building C Al Raha Beach
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AED 1,450,000 1 BR 950 sq. ft.
AED 1,870,000
Al Nada 2
AED 1,800,000
2 BR 1,345 sq. ft.
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2 BR 1,556 sq. ft.
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Building D Al Raha Beach
AED 2,000,000
Ref No. AP329033 Maria Joao Beires
2 BR 1,577 sq. ft.
Building C
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Al Raha Beach
Ref No. VI347528 Bruno Grandini
6 BR 7,123 sq. ft.
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Al NAseem ResiDeNCes B 4-Bedroom Apartment + Maid’s Room, Al Raha Beach
EXPERiENCE hEiGhTS OF LUXURY This is a rare opportunity to own an Al Bandar penthouse, one of only six in the the most prestigious development on Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi. A stunning four-bedroom luxurious duplex penthouse, it offers the ultimate living experience for anyone who appreciates elegance and chic style. On the lower level, a double door entry opens into a very spacious living and dining area, followed by the three additional bedrooms, one of which has its own en-suite bathroom. The upper floor is occupied by a large master suite with a walk-in closet and a large family/sitting area. The spacious interior boasts superb modern design, sea views, numerous terraces, a high-end finish and smart home technology.
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AED 6,500,000
T h E D E TA i L S Approx size: 3,235 sq. ft. Reference No: AP283964
Listed by Wissam Al Hamoud
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Al Nada 1 Al Raha Beach
Ref No. AP352126 Nuno Barbosa
Al muneera Townhouses-mainland Al Raha Beach
Ref No. TH303332 Thomas Peter Williams
AED 2,699,000 4 BR 2,181 sq. ft.
AED 4,500,000 4 BR 5,156 sq. ft.
Al Nada 1 Al Raha Beach
Ref No. AP348392 Bruno Grandini
AED 1, 290,000 1 BR 896 sq. ft.
Al muneera Townhouses-mainland AED 5,000,000 Al Reem Island
Ref No. TH315531 Wissam Al Hamoud
4 BR 5,154 sq. ft.
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Al Naseem Residences C Al Raha Beach
Ref No. AP299913 Bruno Grandini
Al Naseem Residences B Al Raha Beach
Ref No. AP345391 Wissam Al Hamoud
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AED 125,000 1 BR 968 sq. ft.
AED 165,000 2 BR 1,330 sq. ft.
Al muneera Townhouses-island Al Raha Beach
Ref No. TH352270 Thomas Peter Williams
Building C Al Raha Beach
Ref No. AP334678 Wissam Al Hamoud
AED 265,000 4 BR 6,919 sq. ft.
AED 140,000 2 BR 1,386 sq. ft.
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Al NAseem ResiDeNCes B 2-Bedroom Apartment, Al Raha Beach
PRESTiGiOUS URBAN DEVELOPMENT This two-bedroom apartment in Al Bandar, is located in one of the most sought-after properties in Abu Dhabi. The iconic shape of the building is famous among expats and people who have a taste for the finer things in life. The development is built on an artificial island, surrounded by concrete walls, that was partially created with a dredging technique that is a one-of-a-kind development. It is situated in the middle of the main road access to Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
AED 155,000
T h E D E TA i L S Approx size: 1,011 sq. ft. Reference No: AP332524
Listed by Wissam Al Hamoud
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Al Barza
AED 250,000
Ref No. AP32559 Nuno Barbosa
3 BR 3,045 sq. ft.
Al Raha Beach
Al Naseem Residences A Al Raha Beach
Ref No. AP301214 Thomas Peter Williams
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AED 140,000 2 BR 1,205 sq. ft.
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Al Nada 2 Al Raha Beach
Ref No. AP227041 Bruno Grandini
Al muneera Townhouses-island Al Raha Beach
Ref No. TH352389 Bruno Grandini
AED 139,000 2 BR 1,557 sq. ft.
AED 275,000 4 BR + Maid’s Room 6,919 sq. ft.
Al Barza Al Raha Beach
Ref No. AP291761 Nuno Barbosa
Al Naseem Residences A Al Raha Beach
Ref No. AP315463 Maria Joao Beires
AED 95,000 Studio 590 sq. ft.
AED 220,000 2 BR 2,540 sq. ft.
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