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THE PROPERTY LISTINGS MONTHLY

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KEY LISTINGS

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OF HOMES AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR RENT

PALM JUMEIRAH

WHY JULIA DEMPSTER AND HER SON MIRO ADORE THEIR FROND LIFE SEE P8

THE GREAT OUTDOORS HOW TO SPRUCE UP YOUR PATIO AND GARDEN SEE P56

WHAT’S UP, DOCK? SLOT YO

UR IPOD INTO OUR PICK OF THE SPEAKERS SEE P55

CONTENTS MAP P 12

HOW THIS MAGAZINE WORKS 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 12 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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News from RERA plus the lowdown on Jumeirah Village villas

14 RECOMMENDED PROPERTIES 16 PALM JUMEIRAH

27 DUBAILAND

Our pick of the real estate market

Your perfect 4 bed home at The Meadows on p20

Flip to p29 for first class deals on villa rentals at Arabian Ranches

32 DOWNTOWN

See p32 for a super-cool split level pad in the heart of DIFC: outstanding

37 SHORT-TERM RENTALS 39 ABU DHABI

Managing Director Victoria Hazell-Thatcher

1,309 sq ft of space at the Tiara Ruby for just over AED 2m - see p17

18 MARINA EMIRATES LIVING

All the fun but no commitments - a top solution

Everyone’s talking about Al Reef - get into the capital’s hot new properties

42 SHARJAH & NORTHERN EMIRATES Top deals in other emirates 45 COMMERCIAL ZONE Find the ideal office or store to match your business needs 51 BETTER INTERIORS iPod docks, the latest interiors products and outdoor design 51 60 BETTER COMMUNITIES

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

Dubai Marina - still one of the most popular spots for renters and buyers

BETTER NEWS

RENTAL HEALTH There was some highly intriguing news out of Better Homes this summer – in August the company registered more lease transactions than in any other month in its history. This followed a strong run from May to July too, reflecting a flow of new residents from abroad, as well as a fair amount of movement from people taking advantage of lower prices to upgrade to a better place.

HOT SPOTS The latest news from the field in terms of popularity of individual districts shows that JBR, Dubai Marina, Bur Dubai and The Springs are the most sought-after areas for renters, while the Green Community, Dubai Marina, The Springs and Jumeirah Village are the most popular in terms of sales: flip over for an insight into why Jumeirah Village is starting to take off so well…

TIERS FOR FEARS New classification system introduced by RERA in order to help consumers determine the best and most reputable agencies...

Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Authority anywhere in the emirate. One step down from the blue Tier 1 level is the (RERA) has implemented a new yellow Tier 2, which allows for freehold 4-tiered classification for real estate transactions only in specified areas. agencies and brokerages. This new Tier 3 is green, and permits brokers to system categorizes brokers, regulating sell only approved properties of certain what type of properties they can market developers or companies. Tier 4 is red, and sell, and in what locations. and allows only the promotion, sale, and It was hailed in a RERA statement rent of time share units. as the ‘next stage of its strategic plan RERA’s online resources will be to implement a robust registration available based on this classification, and licensing system to control and so real estate agencies will only safeguard property sales,’ and many are have access to services and property welcoming the move to bring further information within their area of clarity and accountability to the real classification only. estate market. As a continuation of the Better Homes’ agents are ready for strategy which brought about escrow this classification, as they have already accounts and broker registration, the been informally specializing in certain stated goal is to enhance the rights of areas and will be formally categorized buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants

by November 1. For consumer, the new and improve market activity. rating system should help make it clear The classification is broken down into which brokers are best for them to four tiers, marked by colours. The top approach – a useful step in the evolution tier, Tier 1, is blue and allows brokers of the real estate market. to carry out all types of activities More listings at bhomes.com

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Talk me through...

JUMEIRAH VILLAGE

So where is this Jumeirah Village?

Is it in Jumeirah?

Nope, it’s round the back of the Springs 10, just on the intersection of Emirates and Al Khail road.

And why the ‘Village’ tag?

Because though it’s enormous – over 800 hectares – it’s set to be filled with community centres, schools and facilities to give it a villagey feel.

What sort of buildings does it have?

A mixture of residential and commercial, alongside restaurants and stores.

Is it ready to move into now?

Not all of it, but over 500 units have been handed over already and another 200 are being handed over each month.

What sort of properties can I get hold of?

There are currently some lovely Jumeirah

Village Triangle Independent villas on offer, which are each sited on a huge 7,000 square foot plot, with maid’s quarters, four bathrooms and full permission from Nakheel to build an extra room and pool (and there’s bags of space for a big one) six months after handover.

Are there any other major USPs I should know about?

Yes, the villas come equipped with beautiful roof terraces, perfect for lolling on in the winter months.

And the whole development is designed in an attractive mix of Western and Arabian styles.

amazed by some of the prices we have on offer – purchasing a villa here is much more affordable than in many comparable but more established communities.

Sounds interesting – how can I find out more?

Give us a buzz on +971 600 52 2212 and we’ll be happy to arrange some viewings so you can see what’s on offer.

What sort of finance can I get on it?

The development is financed by all banks, some giving up to 85%. And you’ll be

FINANCE

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

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

9.15%

30%

20 YEARS

1.0% CAPPED AT 15,000 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

HSBC

6.95% TO 9.5%

25%

25 YEARS

1% MIN 5,000 AED

3% OF BUY OUT 2,500 AED OWN FDS

04 398 1886

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

9% TO 9.5%

15% TO 25%

20 TO 25 YRS

1% CAPPED AT 30,000 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 October 2009

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Q

Are rental prices stabilizing after the sharp decline in the first two quarters of 2009? Will they rise soon?

KOSTA GIANNOPOULOS I do not expect to see increases in rental prices for the time being. Whilst the rate of decline in achievable rents has slowed substantially I suspect there will be continued downward pressure on rents particularly in areas such as JLT, Marina, TECOM and even Downtown for the foreseeable future due to the supply of affordable apartments entering the market and the reduced demand.

Cityscape Dubai

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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.

KOSTA GIANNOPOULOS Is a Manager of Residential Sales and Leasing at Better Homes and an expert on the state of the market.

JOHN HANAFIN Is Managing Director of The Sovereign Group and an expert in legal asset protection and offshore company incorporation and management.

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

Q

Do you expect to see a presence of more brokers and fewer developers at Cityscape this year? Do you think new projects will be announced? And do you think we can expect an update on the alleged merger between the top Dubai developers?

LIZ O’CONNER There is of course no question that this year’s Cityscape will have a very different feel to the past few years and it may be one of the most interesting in Dubai’s history, with many visitors looking to observe the current state of the real estate market in Dubai. We definitely expect to see fewer developers and more brokers attending and exhibiting at the event. I also believe that there will be a reduction of international developers as many companies have had to cut their costs significantly. In many ways it may mean that there is more reality to what is being offered in terms of product.

We do not expect many new projects to be announced; we believe Cityscape 2009 will focus on existing projects being handed over at the end of the year and in 2010.

Revisions of earlier planned projects may also be clarified. Cityscape would also be a prime time for an update on any merger between top developers; it would be interesting to know if this will impact progress on projects like Waterfront, Palm Deira and Dubailand.

I’m looking to invest in a property in Dubai - but what key steps do I need to take to protect my investment?

JOHN HANAFIN There are two key elements to look at here: inheritance, and protection from creditors. Laws in the UAE are not the same as in the UK or EU, in particular with regard to inheritance. When a foreigner who owns UAE real estate passes away, the laws of the owner’s home country should apply.

There have however been cases where Sharia law has been considered. Under Sharia law, upon death of a property owner, the property is generally passed on as per Sharia heirship laws. This may be done in a manner contrary to the wishes of the non-Muslim deceased.

A property owned by an offshore company would not be subject to Sharia law in relation to the distribution of assets, as the shares can be bequeathed under ‘western’ laws, as per the country of incorporation of the company.

This is of course because a company has perputual existance and does not die. Shares can be distributed in accordance with the usual rules concerning succession in the place of the deceased shareholder’s domicile or will.

This is a very simple and cheap solution, that will, if nothing else, provide reassurance to a family. It is possible to transfer your property currently existing under your personal name, to a company, without any transfer fees.

Concerning creditors, your offshore company shares will provide an immediate hurdle to any pusuing creditors. Necessary court orders from the relevant jurisdiction would be required for the first step. For advanced creditor protection, one should consider tranferring shares in the company to an asset protection trust. Not only does this provide enhanced protection, it also allows for suitable future estate planning, and the avoidance of probate altogether. This type of structure is particularly suitable for those involved in business with the potential risk of litigation. Choice of jurisdiction for both company and trust is paramount.

In short, owning property through a company is not only cheap, but is a very effective structure for asset protection.

More listings at bhomes.com

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THE PRICE IS RIGHT COMPARE AND CONTRAST THE LATEST DIRHAM COST OF VILLAS AND APARTMENTS IN THE UAE WITH OUR AT-A-GLANCE GUIDE 1GB = 5.82 AED 1 USD = 3.67 AED 1 EURO = 5.37 AED

VILLAS

PRICES PER SQ/FT Sales Index Report - September 2009 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 figures for the last six months

SALES COMMUNITY

MARINA EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

MIN PRICE

MAX PRICE

AVG PRICE

MIN PRICE/ SQ.FT

MAX PRICE/ SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/ SQ.FT

Al Furjan

2,694,636

10,861,196

7,489,240

1,039

1,941

1,602

Barsha

16,000,000

16,000,000

16,000,000

1,231

1,231

1,231

DUBAILAND DISTRICT

Arabian Ranches

1,596,500

12,313,535

3,894,328

811

2,157

1,112

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

Downtown Burj Dubai

5,129,400

5,184,934

5,154,778

1,385

1,683

1,525

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT

The Palm Jumeirah

3,850,000

23,175,000

11,676,071

718

2,649

1,871

ABU DHABI

Al Raha Beach

5,716,519

9,253,030

7,207,940

984

2,370

1,626

Al Raha Gardens

2,626,000

3,100,000

2,863,000

953

1,126

1,039

Ajman Uptown

706,400

978,500

842,450

417

577

497

COMMUNITY

MIN PRICE

MAX PRICE

AVG PRICE

MIN PRICE/ SQ.FT

MAX PRICE/ SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/ SQ.FT

AJMAN

RENTALS

MARINA EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

Dubai Marina

220,000

350,000

273,333

68

121

92

Emirates Living

60,000

450,000

172,864

26

119

59

MIRDIF DISTRICT

Mizhar

200,000

200,000

200,000

47

47

47

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT

The Palm Jumeirah

325,000

850,000

458,300

58

121

79

ABU DHABI

Golf Gardens

345,000

475,000

418,000

81

87

85

COMMUNITY

MIN PRICE

MAX PRICE

AVG PRICE

MIN PRICE/ SQ.FT

MAX PRICE/ SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/ SQ.FT

DUBAILAND DISTRICT

Dubai Investment Park

375,000

2,781,000

1,319,402

641

1,133

892

MARINA EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

Discovery Gardens

494,400

562,844

545,733

562

729

620

Dubai Marina

438,000

17,510,000

2,272,368

719

4,237

1,414

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

Downtown Burj Dubai

981,968

18,244,967

2,486,109

1,085

4,867

2,225

JEBEL ALI DISTRICT

Downtown Jebel Ali

1,148,450

2,788,094

2,525,211

1,288

2,400

2,207

BUR DUBAI DISTRICT

Culture Village

2,192,989

4,682,712

3,269,671

2,122

2,666

2,339

ABU DHABI

Al Reem Island

954,692

16,553,187

2,320,562

969

3,116

1,720

SHARJAH

Al Khan

465,000

1,236,000

882,313

469

576

516

COMMUNITY

MIN PRICE

MAX PRICE

AVG PRICE

MIN PRICE/ SQ.FT

MAX PRICE/ SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/ SQ.FT

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

Downtown Burj Dubai

60,000

250,000

109,492

31

170

95

JUMEIRAH DISTRICT

Jumeirah

84,000

350,000

134,067

85

233

138

MARINA EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

Emirates Living

70,000

160,000

108,458

47

150

97

APARTMENTS SALES

RENTALS

Jumeirah Lake Towers

25,000

350,000

82,628

49

152

81

ABU DHABI

Al Morror

150,000

170,000

160,000

158

253

206

SHARJAH

Al Qassimia

25,000

35,000

30,223

44

63

49

October 2009

Kiss your assets goodbye?

– Company incorporation and management

Or take steps to protect them. Are you unsure of local inheritance laws?

Whatever your nationality, purchasing assets in the UAE through an offshore company can offer significant benefits, such as:

– Trusts and trustees

A company can own any asset – be it property, shares, even a yacht.

– Succession planning

Property sales can be transacted simply through a transfer of shares in a company.

– Offshore banking

Domestic law code and inheritance provisions can be avoided.

A company provides a good legal framework for joint investments.

A company provides added privacy and confidentiality, and can have a local corporate bank account to accept rental returns.

With 10 years of experience in Dubai, and 25 offices in various offshore jurisdictions, Sovereign has expert knowledge in all areas of legal asset protection.

So don’t let your assets loose, set off on the right track with Sovereign.

Contact John D. Hanafin, Managing Director Tel: +971 4 397 6552 Email: dubai@SovereignGroup.com

www.SovereignGroup.com Offshore & Freezone Specialists since 1987 Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, The People’s Republic of China, Cyprus, Denmark, Dubai, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Isle of Man, Malta, Mauritius, The Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Portugal, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Turks & Caicos Islands, United Kingdom and Uruguay.

– Personal and corporate tax planning

– Free Zone set up services – Offshore credit cards – Property holding structures – Asset management – Mutual fund set up and licensing – Yacht registration

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WE LOVE THIS PLACE…

PALM JUMEIRAH

Julia Dempster is the M.D. of interior design company Interior Motives (interiormotivesdubai.org) and loves the Palm so much that she has bought and sold four properties there. She invited us inside her beautiful home, where she lives with her son Miro, and told us what’s so great about Frond life.

Why did you come to Dubai in the first place?

I’ve been here for 13 years, and during this time I have worked on many prestigious projects both in the UAE and worldwide.

Seven years ago I set up Interior Motives, almost by default, due to demand for my interior design services– it wasn’t something I planned but as it turned out, I was here at exactly the right time.

So what are you working on at the moment?

We have worked on projects in the Seychelles, Mauritius, Azerbaijan and more recently have been working on projects in Nigeria, Ghana and India. We’ve just completed two hotels on Yas Island (Rotana Hotel and Staybridge Suites) and the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. We are one of the few companies based in Dubai that does more work outside the UAE than in it.

And what initially drew you to buying a place on the Palm?

I bought my first property on the Palm through Better Homes three and a half years ago, and then I ended up buying three additional properties. They are such a good investment – The Palm is a unique project, you can go anywhere in the world and mention it and everyone’s heard of it. Places like Emirates Hills are amazing but they just don’t have that same recognition.

Where else can you get waterfront property in such close proximity to the city, shopping malls and the airport?

So tell us – what’s it like on the 8th wonder of the world?

I absolutely love living on The Palm, the quality of life is just superb, and that’s one of the reasons I came to Dubai. My son Miro is outside every single day on our private beach, making sandcastles, and we regularly go out in our kayak together.

Do you find the area sociable? Don’t you feel a bit isolated?

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“I absolutely love living on The Palm, the quality of life is just superb...

My son Miro is outside every single day on our private beach, making sandcastles, and we regularly go out in our kayak together...”

developments there is never a problem with traffic in the mornings so it’s not like you feel trapped on the island. The Palm is really so close to everything and we are fortunate to have great facilities including restaurants and bars, and I throw dinner parties for family and friends regularly at my villa - it is a great place to entertain!

Where do you like to go out for dinner on The Palm?

The Palm has several good dining options including Veda Pavilion which is Asian inspired, Cabana which is South American/ Caribbean, Barca Club which is the signature restaurant and, and Bidi Bondi which is excellent for a casual meal - they do great fish and chips. We tend to go to Nobu at Atlantis quite a lot, as well as Ronda Locatelli.

And what’s missing from The Palm, in your opinion?

It would be ideal to have a large supermarket and a wider variety of shops. I used to live in Arabian Ranches and it had great facilities, playgrounds and a real sense of community, partly created by the community clubhouse.

On the Palm we have the smaller shops such as Costa Coffee, Baskin Robbins, Champion Dry Cleaners, Marina Pharmacy and Tips & Toe, but we’re missing out on a really big supermarket.

How did you set about the interior design of your own villa?

I had sold my property at Arabian Ranches to a family who purchased it with everything in it apart from my personal effects they ended up taking all the furniture. So when I moved in to my current villa on The Palm, having rented out my other properties, I arrived with just my son’s cot, and slept on a duvet on the floor in the master bedroom. I had to source furniture and household items that were locally available and in stock, which is completely the opposite to how we would normally undertake projects – I would create detailed furniture layouts and concept design boards - however on this project time was of the essence as I urgently needed things to sit and sleep on!

Opposite page: Julia Dempster at home. Top left: Julia relaxes at home with her son Miro.

Top right – The Palm Jumeirah.

Bottom right: Miro’s beautifullydecorated bedroom.

And which are your favourite brands when it comes to interior design?

I love Andrew Martin, B+B Italia and Maxalto. I would also recommend Flamant Interiors for shabby chic.

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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 p12 for map showing exactly how we’ve divided it up).

MEYDAN DISTRICT Meydan district includes Nad Al Sheba, best known for its racecourse and as the venue of the Dubai World Cup. It’s 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 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 Waterfront and The Palm Jebel Ali. A conglomeration of canals and artificial October 2009

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.

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 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.

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 Dubai, 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.

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

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

Then there’s 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 standout 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 in one of four architectural themes, all with their own pools. Jumeirah Park, meanwhile, is a

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.

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Business Bay is the regional business capital,

family-orientated community spreading over 370 hectares. It has more than 2,000 villas combined with expansive parks and green spaces.

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

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.

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.

RECOMMENDED PROPERTIES

AED 1,133,000

1 BR

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Here you will find the month’s Recommended Properties on offer at Better Homes. These listings are selected according to relative price indices of similar property and represent top value for money.

3 BR

AED 3,708,000

2 BR

AED 1,105,041

1 BR

AED 999,512

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October 2009

BURJ VIEWS A Executive elegance 873 sq. ft. Ready Now Jon Yarrow (Ref # AP227068)

ALVORADA 2 Best value 3,765 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Shervin Pouyan (Ref # VI258205)

3 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

1 BR

ARABIAN RANCHES

5 BR

DUBAILAND

1 BR

DUBAI MARINA

FOR SALE

MARINA VIEW TOWERS 2 Direct marina views 643 sq. ft. Ready Now Jon Yarrow (Ref # AP249202)

AED 999,100

MARINA DIAMOND 6 Be where it all happens 708 sq. ft. Ready Now Jon Yarrow (Ref # AP249203)

DUBAI MARINA

ST

AED 787,950

D.E.C TOWER Amazing value 638 sq. ft. Ready Now Martina Fella (Ref # AP258652)

DUBAI MARINA

UPTOWN MOTORCITY Amazing value 1,439 sq. ft. Ready Now Zahra Slassi (Ref # AP262267)

AED 3,605,000

ESMERALDA VILLAGE Idyllic surroundings 5,182 sq. ft. Detached, Ready Now Victoria R (Ref # VI263281)

DUBAILAND

3 BR

AED 2,472,000

GAZELLE / AL REEM 3 Ideal family living 2,789 sq. ft. Semi Detached, Ready Now Rene Neil Dsouza (Ref # VI55013)

ARABIAN RANCHES

AED 1,446,620

THE LOFTS At never-before prices 1,063 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Melanie Mouton (Ref # AP73738)

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

AED 1,989,342

EXECUTIVE TOWER J Ambitious initiative 2,088 sq. ft. Ready November 2009 Randall Reibling (Ref # AP230822)

BUSINESS BAY

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S E T S A T B A A T BE A D B L D E L EA S B E T D BE LS D ES LS DE ES LS DE ST LS EA EST S B EA T D S B AL ST BE EA D BE ALS D ES AL DE BES LS DE EST LS EA EST EA ST B A T B A T BE A D B L D ES L E E S D ST LS E ST B E T S A T B A D B D BE LS DE ES ALS DE BES LS DE ST LS EA ST S B EA ST D S B EAL ST BE EA T D BE ALS T D BES AL DE BES LS DE EST LS E T S A T B A E S D S S E S A T BE A D E L D E L EA T B E T D BES LS D ES LS DE ES LS DE ST LS B EA EST S B EA T D S B AL ST BE AL D BE ALS T D ES AL DE BES LS DE EA ST B EA T B A T BE A D B L D ES L E E S E ST LS E S B E T S A T D BE LS T D ES ALS DE BES LS DE ST LS EA EST S B EA ST D S B EAL ST D BE EA T D BE ALS T D BES AL DE BES E T A E S D S LS E S EA S B E T BE A D B L D E L D BE LS D ES LS DE EST LS DE ST LS EA EST S B EA T D S B AL ST BE EA D BE ALS T D ES ALS EA ST B EA T B A T BE A D B L D ES L E E S D ST LS E S B E D E LS T D ES LS DE BES LS DE ST LS EA EST S B EA ST D S B EAL ST BE EA T D BE ALS T D B E S D S LS E S A T BE A D B L D E L EA S B A T D BE LS DE ES LS DE ES LS DE ST LS EA ST S B EA T D S B AL ST BE EA D BE EA T B EA T B A T BE A D E L D ES L E E S D ST S D BES LS T D ES ALS DE BES LS DE ST LS B EA EST S B EA ST D S B EAL ST BE EAL E S A T BE A D B L D E L EA S B E T D BE LS D ES LS DE ES LS DE ST LS EA EST S B EA ST D S B EAL ST D E EA ST B EA T B A BE A D B L D E L D BE LS T D ES ALS DE EST LS DE ST LS EA EST S B EA ST D S B EA S B E T B A T BE A D B L D E L D BE LS T D ES LS DE BES LS DE ST LS EA EST S B EA A T BE A D B L D EA S B A T D BE LS DE ES LS DE ES LS DE ST LS EA ST EA T B EA T B A T BE A D E D ES LS T D ES ALS DE BES LS DE ST LS B B A T BE A EA S B E T D BE LS D ES LS DE ES LS DE EA ST B EA T B A D BE LS T D ES ALS DE EST EA S B E T B D BE LS D ES LS EA ST B A D BE LS DE EA T D BES 2 BR

3 BR

2 BR

EMIRATES LIVING

7 BR

EMIRATES LIVING

3 BR

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE

1 BR

JUMEIRAH VILLAGE

AED 2,163,000

RIMAL 1 Stunning view of the sea 1,919 sq. ft. Ready Now Victor Witold Motak (Ref # AP263702)

AED 19,055,000

PHASE 1 Competitive price, call now 9,214 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Melanie Mouton (Ref # VI226603)

4 BR

EMIRATES LIVING

2 BR

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE

4 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

AED 875,500

DUBAI MARINA

EMIRATES LIVING

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE

LAKE TERRACE Premier location 764 sq. ft. Ready Now Farzin Pouyan (Ref # AP76001)

AED 6,180,000

CLUSTER 21 Affordable luxury 5,144 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Farzin Pouyan (Ref # VI258477)

JUMEIRAH ISLANDS

AED 2,575,000

MURJAN 2 Self-contained development 1,700 sq. ft. Lofts, Ready Now Shervin Pouyan (Ref # AP249538)

AED 3,764,650

MEADOWS 9 PHASE 2 Amazing value 3,626 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Rabih Hankir (Ref # VI260058)

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2 BR

AED 1,547,884

JV PHASE 1 Guaranteed returns 2,691 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Wael Gomaa (Ref # VI69962)

AED 1,596,500

SADAF 2 Direct marina views 1,400 sq. ft. Ready Now Victor Witold Motak (Ref # AP263545)

AED 2,126,950

SPRINGS 11 Amazing value 2,456 sq. ft. Ready Now Paul Musson (Ref # VI263768)

AED 1,452,300

GOLF TOWER 2 Ideal family living 1,305 sq. ft. Ready Now Stephen Ye (Ref # AP258695)

2 BR

AED 1,802,500

YASS Strategic location 1,678 sq. ft. Ready Now Belinda Muller (Ref # AP261163)

3 BR

SAHAB 2 One of the Best Deals in the Market 2,471 sq. ft. Ready Now Ali Tabrizi (Ref # AP46505)

AED 3,089,746

DUBAI MARINA

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THE PALM JUMEIRAH

3 BR

AL BASRI (B1) A prestigious address 2,184 sq. ft. Ready Now Victor Witold Motak (Ref # AP254958)

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

AL HATIMI (B9) Stunning view of the sea 2,055 sq. ft. Ready Now Tulay Ozcan (Ref # AP263003)

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

D FROND (BARHI VILLAS) Live your Arabian dream 6,200 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Sandrine Loureiro (Ref # VI245603)

October 2009

2 BR

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

5 BR

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

AED 3,612,210

AED 12,360,000

AL SHAHLA (B10) A desirable address 1,173 sq. ft. Ready Now Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP50237)

D FROND (BARHI VILLAS) Inspiring setting 5,000 sq. ft. Ready Now Marion Abuthina (Ref # VI262897)

AED 3,605,000

1 BR

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

4 BR

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

AED 1,442,000

AED 8,240,000

B FROND (KHALAS VILLAS) Experience the height of luxury 6,500 sq. ft. Ready Now Tulay Ozcan (Ref # VI260799)

F FROND (YABRI VILLAS) Beachfront living at an attractive price 7,000 sq. ft. Ready Now Rabih Hankir (Ref # VI263230)

4 BR

AED 8,757,060

6 BR

AED 15,450,000

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THE PALM JUMEIRAH

MARINA RESIDENCE 4 Azure sky views 2,529 sq. ft. Ready October 2009 Jasmine Patel (Ref # AP249510)

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

TIARA - RUBY One of the Best Deals in the Market 1,309 sq. ft. Ready Now Elen Manukyan (Ref # AP262136)

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

GOLDEN MILE World class development 4,683 sq. ft. Penthouse, Ready Now Stephen Ye (Ref # AP261867)

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

PALM JUMEIRAH A motivated seller!

7,000 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Ali Tabrizi (Ref # VI258086)

1 BR

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

4 BR

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

4 BR

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

AED 2,060,001

3 BR

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

6 BR

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

AED 3,750,000

AED 18,540,000

GOLDEN MILE World class development 5,360 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready Now Stephen Ye (Ref # VI261864)

THE TRUNK Stunning view of the sea 5,563 sq. ft. Penthouse, Ready Now Nathan Bennett (Ref # AP260068)

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AED 3,850,000

AED 16,480,000

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

M FROND (SEFRI VILLAS) One of the Best Deals in the Market 7,000 sq. ft. Ready Now Elen Manukyan (Ref # VI264021)

TIARA - RUBY One of the Best Deals in the Market 1,309 sq. ft. Ready Now Elen Manukyan (Ref # AP262135)

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3 BR

AED 4,950,001

6 BR

AED 18,540,000

6 BR

AED 16,480,000

1 BR

AED 2,060,001

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FOR SALE MARINA EMIRATES DISTRICT

MARINA EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT FOR SALE 1,000+ PROPERTIES IN MARINA EMIRATES LIVING ONLINE NOW VISIT BHOMES.COM

BARSHA

7 BR

BARSHA-3 5 Star hotel living with everything you need 13,000 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Abdullatif Al Jasimi (Ref # VI264161)

AED 16,000,000

DUBAI MARINA BONAIRE RESIDENCE

1 BR AED 1,431,700 A prestigious address 796 sq. ft. Ready Now Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP246636)

DUBAI MARINA

AL FATTAN MARINE TOWER The best of city living 2,308 sq. ft. Ready Now Tulay Ozcan (Ref # AP258914)

3 BR

DUBAI MARINA

AED 3,615,300

ST

D.E.C TOWER Exceptional deal!

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

AED 618,000

DUBAI MARINA MARINA HEIGHTS

2 BR AED 1,802,500 An exquisite landscaped setting 1,159 sq. ft. Ready Now Melanie Mouton (Ref # AP28768)

DUBAI MARINA

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

October 2009

1 BR

AED 760,000

DUBAI MARINA

MARINA DIAMOND 2 Ready to move in 673 sq. ft. Ready Now Belinda Muller (Ref # AP262539)

1 BR

AED 927,000

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DUBAI MARINA

THE JEWELS TOWER K Direct marina views 2,295 sq. ft. Ready Now Jon Yarrow (Ref # AP247897)

DUBAI MARINA

THE ADDRESS DUBAI MARINA A motivated seller!

847 sq. ft. Ready Now Jasmine Patel (Ref # AP253020)

DUBAI MARINA

YASS A prestigious address 1,576 sq. ft. Ready Now Amalia Paraschiv (Ref # AP260269)

2 BR

DUBAI MARINA

2 BR

DUBAI MARINA

6 BR

EMIRATES LIVING

AED 2,320,661

1 BR

DUBAI MARINA

2 BR

EMIRATES LIVING

AED 3,211,951

AED 2,266,000

THE POINT Spectacular panoramas 1,206 sq. ft. Ready Now Stephanie Paaske (Ref # AP247645)

EMIRATES HILLS PHASE 1 Excellent finish 8,400 sq. ft. Detached, Ready Now Liudmila Shapedko (Ref # VI257240)

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AED 1,442,000

AED 18,540,000

SAHAB 2 Unobstructed views of the marina 2,030 sq. ft. Ready Now Sandrine Loureiro (Ref # AP77033)

THE WATERFRONT Matchless location 2,540 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Allsopp (Ref # AP36429)

3 BR

AED 3,090,000

3 BR

AED 2,884,000

3 BR

GOLF TOWERS CANAL VILLAS AED 2,781,000 The kind of home you’ve only dreamt about 1,959 sq. ft. Ready Now Elen Manukyan (Ref # VI259064)

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EMIRATES LIVING

MAEEN 4 Picturesque surroundings 3,015 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready Now Victoria R (Ref # VI261174)

EMIRATES LIVING

MEADOWS 1 A prestigious address 3,694 sq. ft. Ready Now Stephen Ye (Ref # VI262121)

EMIRATES LIVING

4 BR

EMIRATES LIVING

3 BR

EMIRATES LIVING

PHASE 1 AED 27,810,000 Designed and finished to the highest standards 10,400 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Melanie Mouton (Ref # VI55865)

EMIRATES LIVING

SPRINGS 11 Self-contained development 2,272 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready Now Farzin Pouyan (Ref # VI258721)

October 2009

4 BR

EMIRATES LIVING

3 BR

EMIRATES LIVING

3 BR

EMIRATES LIVING

AED 4,468,140

AED 2,472,000

PHASE 5 - SPRINGS A motivated seller!

2,272 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready Now Ali Tabrizi (Ref # VI263674)

THE LAKES - DEEMA 4 A great family option 3,628 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Farzin Pouyan (Ref # VI154734)

AED 2,472,000

AED 3,299,000

MEADOWS 1 Super deluxe finishings 3,294 sq. ft. Ready Now Nathan Bennett (Ref # VI259967)

SPRINGS 11 A great family option 2,274 sq. ft. Semi Detached, Ready Now Ammar Omran (Ref # VI260044)

THE LINKS WEST T1 Magnificent golf course views 1,315 sq. ft. Ready Now Svetlana Gorbach (Ref # AP217289)

3 BR

AED 3,399,000

4 BR

AED 4,562,694

3 BR

AED 2,060,000

2 BR

AED 1,931,397

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EMIRATES LIVING

TURIA Best value 1,250 sq. ft. Ready Now Sooraj Nair (Ref # AP77133)

EMIRATES LIVING

ZULAL A great family option 2,618 sq. ft. Ready Now Penny Higgins (Ref # VI258236)

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE SADAF 2 High-profile environment 3,100 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Allsopp (Ref # AP260190)

2 BR

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE

3 BR AED 3,090,000

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE

2 BR AED 1,854,000

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE

4 BR AED 4,120,000

4 BR AED 2,781,000

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE

3 BR AED 3,296,000

JUMEIRAH ISLANDS

4 BR AED 6,180,000

AED 1,472,900

2 BR

SADAF 4 Super deluxe finishings 2,600 sq. ft. Lofts, Ready Now Stephanie Paaske (Ref # AP259382)

RIMAL 4 Unobstructed views of the marina 1,396 sq. ft. Ready Now Sandrine Loureiro (Ref # AP170328)

SHAMS 2 Beachfront living at an attractive price 1,990 sq. ft. Ready Now Nathan Bennett (Ref # AP257346)

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AED 3,749,200

RIMAL 5 Self-contained development 2,655 sq. ft. Ready Now Nicole Burt (Ref # AP24232)

JI VENETIAN CLUSTERS In a class by itself 5,176 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Jeffrey Gullbrand (Ref # VI259403)

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JUMEIRAH ISLANDS

MEDITERRANEAN CLUSTERS Relax by the pool this summer 5,242 sq. ft. Detached, Ready Now Robert Allsopp (Ref # VI260430)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

MADINA TOWER Affordable luxury 2,092 sq. ft. Ready Now Zahra Slassi (Ref # AP259588)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

GREEN LAKES TOWER 3 Unrivalled convenience 1,680 sq. ft. Ready Now Onicha Okennedy (Ref # AP228213)

THE GREENS

AL DHAFRA 2 Easy living 689 sq. ft. Ready Now Fariba Babaei (Ref # AP176511)

October 2009

2 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

2 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

1 BR

THE GREENS

AED 1,751,000

2 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

1 BR

THE GREENS

AED 1,751,000

AED 772,500

LAKE VIEW TOWER Competitive price, call now 1,562 sq. ft. Ready Now Svetlana Gorbach (Ref # AP253487)

AL DHAFRA 3 Attractive investment opportunity 741 sq. ft. Ready Now Penny Higgins (Ref # AP259373)

AED 1,929,190

AED 772,500

DUBAI ARCH TOWER One of the Best Deals in the Market 1,356 sq. ft. Ready Now Wassim Abdallah (Ref # AP29261)

SABA TOWER 2 A place to call home 1,425 sq. ft. Ready Now Rita Mouawad (Ref # AP40989)

AL GHAF 3 High rental yields 1,592 sq. ft. Ready Now Abdullatif Al Jasimi (Ref # AP162859)

4 BR

AED 6,489,000

1 BR

AED 907,842

1 BR

AED 1,030,000

2 BR

AED 1,545,000

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24 FOR RENT MARINA EMIRATES DISTRICT

MARINA EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT BARSHA

FOR RENT

2 BR

HABTOOR RESIDENCE 2 Exceptional deal!

1,377 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Kerr (Ref # AP260079)

AED 90,000

DISCOVERY GARDENS

1 BR

BUILDING 247 Contemporary style/layout 958 sq. ft.

Better Homes (Ref # AP254268)

AED 60,000

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DISCOVERY GARDENS

1 BR

GRAND MIDWEST EXPRESS Everything you ever wanted 1,420 sq. ft.

Abdullah Farani (Ref # AP263630)

AED 90,000

DUBAI MARINA

1 BR

AURORA Premier location 900 sq. ft.

Joseph Charro (Ref # AP263833)

AED 100,000

DUBAI MARINA

DUBAI MARINA

EMIRATES CROWN

MARINA HEIGHTS

3 BR

1 BR

AED 160,000

AED 80,000

Ideal family living 3,602 sq. ft.

Ready April 2010 Better Homes PMGT (Ref # AP75532)

Relax by the pool this summer 700 sq. ft.

Darren Mcdonald (Ref # AP264083)

DUBAI MARINA

2 BR

MAJARA 3 A prestigious address 1,322 sq. ft.

Tarek Gouda (Ref # AP13184)

AED 140,000

DUBAI MARINA MARINA VIEW TOWERS 1

2 BR AED 110,000 Be where it all happens 1,006 sq. ft.

Benjamin Thomas (Ref # AP264538)

DUBAI MARINA

MARINA SAIL Fully furnished apartment 1,677 sq. ft.

Darren Mcdonald (Ref # AP48606)

October 2009

2 BR

AED 130,000

DUBAI MARINA

MESK TOWER Unrivalled master plan community 1,270 sq. ft.

Sylvia OConnor (Ref # AP166591)

1 BR

AED 160,000

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DUBAI MARINA

MURJAN TOWER Unparalleled comfort and convenience 1,604 sq. ft.

Jodie Akeley (Ref # AP263877)

2 BR

AED 175,000

DUBAI MARINA

5 BR

LE REVE Premier location 6,100 sq. ft.

Robert Kerr (Ref # AP264162)

AED 550,000

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE BAHAR 6

1 BR AED 100,000 Best value 710 sq. ft.

Tarek Gouda (Ref # AP26676)

DUBAI MARINA

THE JEWELS TOWER 2 One of the Best Deals in the Market 1,060 sq. ft. Ready October 2009 Neva Watchorme (Ref # AP175467)

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE

SADAF 6 A prestigious address 1,272 sq. ft.

Rajkumar Vaswani (Ref # AP173786)

1 BR

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE

AED 110,000

1 BR

AED 100,000

RIMAL 3 Full ocean view 1,400 sq. ft. Ready Now Angelo Kazan (Ref # AP172395)

EMIRATES LIVING

EMIRATES HILLS PHASE 1 A prestigious address 12,000 sq. ft.

Elzbieta Stawiarska (Ref # VI255630)

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

6 BR

AED 950,000

EMIRATES LIVING

TOWER WEST Central and prestigious location 1,487 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Kerr (Ref # AP239216)

2 BR

AED 140,000

2 BR

AED 170,000

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26 FOR RENT MARINA EMIRATES DISTRICT EMIRATES LIVING PHASE 4 - SPRINGS

3 BR AED 185,000 Favourable payment plans 2,693 sq. ft.

Neva Watchorme (Ref # VI53508)

EMIRATES LIVING

6 BR

MEADOWS 5 Affordable luxury 4,932 sq. ft.

Brett Meadway (Ref # VI258023)

EMIRATES LIVING

AED 450,000

ARNO Prestigious urban development 1,254 sq. ft. Ready Now Catherine Quadros (Ref # AP164046)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

THE ICON TOWER

SABA TOWER 2

2 BR

2 BR

AED 80,000

AED 120,000

Amazing value 1,182 sq. ft.

Catherine Hanson (Ref # AP264394)

State-of-the-art facilities 1,421 sq. ft. Ready Now Catherine Quadros (Ref # AP219390)

JUMEIRAH VILLAGE

JV PHASE 1 Dynamic development 2,690 sq. ft. Independent Hannah Moody (Ref # VI74123)

JUMEIRAH VILLAGE

LE GRAND CHATEAU Affordable luxury 1,742 sq. ft.

Joseph Charro (Ref # AP262180)

TECOM

ARJAAN 5 Star hotel living with everything you need 9,149 sq. ft. Penthouse Albert Dsouza (Ref # AP260500)

October 2009

2 BR

AED 125,000

2 BR

JUMEIRAH VILLAGE

6 BR

TECOM

AED 80,000

AED 650,000

RELIANCE 8 One of the Best Deals in the Market 2,691 sq. ft.

Katarina Geenen (Ref # VI260949)

MADISON RESIDENCY Close to all amenities 772 sq. ft.

Danielle OReilly (Ref # AP263309)

4 BR

TECOM

1 BR

THE GREENS

AED 300,000

AED 55,000

GRAND MIDWEST TOWER Strategic location 1,510 sq. ft.

Abdullah Farani (Ref # AP262066)

AL NAKHEEL 2 Fully furnished apartment 1,621 sq. ft.

Darren Mcdonald (Ref # AP39227)

2 BR

AED 160,000

2 BR

AED 145,000

2 BR

AED 120,000

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DUBAILAND DISTRICT

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ARABIAN RANCHES

4 BR

ALVORADA 1 Experience heights of luxury 4,200 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Rene Neil Dsouza (Ref # VI26954)

ARABIAN RANCHES

ALMA Affordable luxury 2,436 sq. ft. Ready November 2009 Fadi El Fares (Ref # VI262021)

ARABIAN RANCHES

SAHEEL VILLAS Magnificent golf course views 4,909 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Rene Neil Dsouza (Ref # VI259392)

3 BR

ARABIAN RANCHES

5 BR

ARABIAN RANCHES

AED 2,678,000

AED 4,841,000

GAZELLE / AL REEM 1 A place to call home 2,992 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready Now Philip Whittam (Ref # VI259677)

SAHEEL VILLAS A place to call home 3,166 sq. ft. Compound, Ready Now Patrice Torbet (Ref # VI172469)

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AED 5,922,500

3 BR

ARABIAN RANCHES

3 BR

ARABIAN RANCHES

AED 2,626,500

AED 3,502,000

HATTAN Quintessential luxury living 7,230 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Jalal Abuthina (Ref # VI241761)

SAVANNAH Ideal family living 3,216 sq. ft. Ready Now Jasmine Patel (Ref # VI262568)

6 BR

AED 12,313,535

3 BR

AED 3,605,000

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DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK EAST GARDEN - BLOCK C Property at budget prices 2,362 sq. ft. Ready Now Ali Tabrizi (Ref # AP3341)

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

GREEN COMMUNITY A motivated seller!

5,900 sq. ft. Detached, Ready Now Liudmila Shapedko (Ref # VI261918)

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

TERRACE APARTMENTS - BLOCK D Scenic water view 3,391 sq. ft. Ready Now Rene Neil Dsouza (Ref # AP3389)

DUBAILAND

GREEN COMMUNITY MOTOR CITY Amazing value 4,467 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Nicole Burt (Ref # AP243386)

October 2009

3 BR

AED 2,369,000

5 BR

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

3 BR

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

3 BR

IMPZ

AED 4,223,000

AED 2,781,000

AED 2,678,000

5 BR

GC PHASE 1A Live with a view to inspire 5,900 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Rene Neil Dsouza (Ref # VI2917)

TERRACE APARTMENTS - BLOCK E Amazing value 4,316 sq. ft. Ready Now Mohsin Hamid (Ref # AP3395)

THE CRESCENT At never-before prices 506 sq. ft. Ready Now Sachin Das (Ref # AP257474)

AED 4,738,000

3 BR

AED 2,768,640

ST

AED 566,500

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK WEST GARDEN - BLOCK H Sunny, spacious apartment 979 sq. ft. Ready Now Nicole Burt (Ref # AP3586)

JUMEIRAH GOLF ESTATES

1 BR

AED 999,000

5 BR

AED 8,554,294 SANCTUARY FALLS The kind of home you’ve only ever dreamed about 5,154 sq. ft. House, Ready March 2010 Victoria R (Ref # VI249292)

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DUBAILAND DISTRICT

ARABIAN RANCHES

FOR RENT

GAZELLE / AL REEM 2 Exceptional deal!

2,438 sq. ft.

Darius Ganda (Ref # VI263771)

3 BR

ARABIAN RANCHES

5 BR

ARABIAN RANCHES

2 BR

ARABIAN RANCHES

3 BR

ARABIAN RANCHES

AED 130,000

ALMA Ideal family living 3,153 sq. ft. Townhouse Darius Ganda (Ref # VI261980)

3 BR

AED 195,000

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ARABIAN RANCHES

MIRADOR PHASE 1 Meticulously planned development 4,557 sq. ft.

Jodie Akeley (Ref # VI260933)

ARABIAN RANCHES

GAZELLE / AL REEM 3 Easy living 7,044 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready Now Katarina Geenen (Ref # VI260518)

ARABIAN RANCHES

AL HATTAN L1 Stunning views over the golf course 15,000 sq. ft. Independent Darius Ganda (Ref # VI252925)

2 BR

ARABIAN RANCHES

6 BR

ARABIAN RANCHES

AED 110,000

AED 450,000

PALMERA 1 Spacious living 2,219 sq. ft. Ready Now Sylvia OConnor (Ref # VI258350)

PALMERA 2 Meticulously planned development 2,936 sq. ft. Townhouse Sana Hajjar (Ref # VI174908)

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AED 280,000

AED 120,000

AED 180,000

LA COLECCION 2 Experience heights of luxury 11,054 sq. ft. Independent Driss Slassi (Ref # VI260855)

AL MAHRA Ideal family living 8,000 sq. ft. Detached Darius Ganda (Ref # VI254212)

GAZELLE / AL REEM 1 Meticulously planned development 2,700 sq. ft. Townhouse Darius Ganda (Ref # VI164550)

4 BR

AED 235,000

5 BR

AED 280,000

3 BR

AED 150,000

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DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK NORTH WEST - BLOCK 6 Easy living 924 sq. ft.

Susan Brand (Ref # AP264135)

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

UNION RESIDENCE Matchless location 432 sq. ft.

Better Homes Barsha (Ref # AP263178)

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

EWAN RESIDENCE BLDG 62, PLOT 853 Competitive price, call now 900 sq. ft.

Darius Ganda (Ref # AP256549)

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK WEST GARDEN - BLOCK F An exquisite landscaped setting 495 sq. ft.

Aj Leith (Ref # AP3468)

October 2009

ST

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

1 BR

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

ST

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

AED 45,000

AED 55,000

AED 45,000

NORTH WEST - BLOCK 7 A host of facilities 924 sq. ft.

Aj Leith (Ref # AP262037)

GC PHASE 2 WEST Easy living 957 sq. ft.

Susan Brand (Ref # AP73455)

WEST GARDEN - BLOCK E A desirable address 929 sq. ft.

Hakima Slassi (Ref # AP3443)

1 BR

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

1 BR

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

1 BR

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

1 BR

DUBAILAND

AED 75,000

AED 75,000

AED 75,000

AED 75,000

NORTH WEST - BLOCK 3 Everything on your doorstep 924 sq. ft.

Aj Leith (Ref # AP263345)

GREEN COMMUNITY In a class by itself 1,033 sq. ft.

Aj Leith (Ref # AP261954)

EAST GARDEN - BLOCK H Amazing value 1,757 sq. ft.

Aj Leith (Ref # AP3481)

SHERLOCK CIRCUS 1 Best value 807 sq. ft.

Aj Leith (Ref # AP263351)

1 BR

AED 75,000

1 BR

AED 75,000

2 BR

AED 140,000

ST

AED 48,000

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DUBAILAND

TERRACED APARTMENTS Affordable luxury 5,600 sq. ft. Duplex Darius Ganda (Ref # AP259500)

3 BR

DUBAILAND

1 BR

DUBAILAND

AED 180,000

DUBAILAND

SHERLOCK HOUSE 1 In a class by itself 956 sq. ft.

Aj Leith (Ref # AP256303)

AED 72,000

DUBAILAND

NORTON COURT 3 Picturesque surroundings 2,002 sq. ft.

Aj Leith (Ref # AP257268)

OLIVA VILLAGE Spacious living 2,658 sq. ft.

Aj Leith (Ref # VI263830)

3 BR

DUBAILAND

4 BR

DUBAILAND

AED 120,000

AED 155,000

REGENT HOUSE 1 Easy living 722 sq. ft.

Elzbieta Stawiarska (Ref # AP257233)

CARMEN VILLAGE Signature development 5,182 sq. ft.

Darius Ganda (Ref # VI260041)

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AED 55,000

5 BR

AED 300,000

4 BR

ESTELLA VILLAGE AED 220,000 Ideal family living 2,558 sq. ft. Townhouse Ready Now Sylvia OConnor (Ref # VI253208)

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DUBAILAND

GREEN COMMUNITY MOTOR CITY Glimmering lakeside view 4,200 sq. ft.

Aj Leith (Ref # VI263327)

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4 BR

AED 230,000

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DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

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DIFC

2 BR

LIBERTY HOUSE Affordable luxury 1,683 sq. ft. Ready Now Thomas Bunker (Ref # AP262590)

BUSINESS BAY

EXECUTIVE TOWER B Ambitious initiative 1,423 sq. ft. Ready November 2009 Thomas Bunker (Ref # AP81914)

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

BURJ VIEWS Amazing value 1,101 sq. ft. Ready Now Stanislav Sobolyev (Ref # AP262459)

October 2009

2 BR

BUSINESS BAY

1 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

AED 1,905,500

AED 2,039,273

THE PAD Dynamic environment 683 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Eva Yang (Ref # AP246577)

BURJ VIEWS 5 Star hotel living with everything you need 595 sq. ft. Ready Now Stanislav Sobolyev (Ref # AP262448)

AED 4,120,000

1 BR

AED 1,884,900

ST

AED 1,085,287

DIFC

PARK TOWER A An iconic masterpiece 1,775 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Fariba Babaei (Ref # AP71211)

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI BURJ VIEWS A Executive elegance 783 sq. ft. Ready Now Jon Yarrow (Ref # AP231847)

2 BR

AED 4,388,064

1 BR

AED 1,751,000

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DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

1 BR

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

AED 1,545,000

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

2 BR

TRADE CENTRE

2 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

3 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

MISKA 5 AED 2,678,000 The kind of home you’ve only ever dreamed about 1,337 sq. ft. Ready Now Zahra Slassi (Ref # AP264136)

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

MISKA 5 A place to call home 1,212 sq. ft. Ready Now Ferah Koshki (Ref # AP253982)

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

THE RESIDENCES VILLAS At never-before prices 3,080 sq. ft. Ready Now Andrey Masharipov (Ref # VI259042)

AED 2,676,888

AED 5,184,934

4 BR

WORLD TRADE CENTRE RESIDENCE A motivated seller!

4,155 sq. ft. Duplex, Ready Now Jeffrey Gullbrand (Ref # AP261501)

TAJER RESIDENCES High quality interiors 1,292 sq. ft. Ready Now Fadi El Fares (Ref # AP244880)

YANSOON 1 Prestigious urban development 2,096 sq. ft. Ready Now Fauzan Ahmad (Ref # AP176944)

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AED 9,430,000

2 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

3 BR

TRADE CENTRE

AED 3,090,000

AED 5,572,300

THE RESIDENCES VILLAS Amazing value 2,779 sq. ft. Ready Now Kati Sabour (Ref # VI262814)

WORLD TRADE CENTRE RESIDENCE An investors dream!

3,175 sq. ft. Duplex, Ready Now Andrey Masharipov (Ref # AP261714)

4 BR

AED 5,150,000

4 BR

AED 4,659,205

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34 FOR RENT DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

BUSINESS BAY

FOR RENT

3 BR

DIFC

ST

DIFC

EXECUTIVE TOWER E AED 210,000 Panoramic view of Dubai’s impressive skyline 1,766 sq. ft. Ready October 2009 Better Homes (Ref # AP263712)

ANGSANA HOTEL & SUITES A prestigious address 800 sq. ft.

Mariana Claudia Schmidt (Ref # AP249289)

2 BR

AED 220,000

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DIFC

LIBERTY HOUSE Competitive price, call now 540 sq. ft.

Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP256604)

AED 74,000

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

BURJ VIEWS B

BURJ VIEWS C

1 BR

SKY GARDENS Brand new luxury apartments 551 sq. ft.

Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP253783)

2 BR

AED 85,000

AED 120,000

Central and prestigious location 840 sq. ft. Ready Now Catherine Quadros (Ref # AP261721)

Affordable luxury 1,269 sq. ft.

Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP261268)

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

SOUTH RIDGE 1 Privileged location 1,968 sq. ft. Ready Now Soumia Elakly (Ref # AP176711)

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

SOUTH RIDGE 5 Privileged location 933 sq. ft. Ready Now Ghada Ghannam (Ref # AP179643)

October 2009

ST

AED 70,000

1 BR

AED 90,000

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

SOUTH RIDGE 6 Private and secure 857 sq. ft.

Diane Petty (Ref # AP259504)

1 BR

AED 90,000

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

MISKA 5 Everything on your doorstep 1,046 sq. ft.

Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP264235)

3 BR

AED 180,000

1 BR

AED 110,000

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DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

REEHAN 1 The jewel in the crown 1,416 sq. ft. Ready Now Soumia Elakly (Ref # AP231729)

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

YANSOON 5 Prestigious urban development 672 sq. ft.

Ghada Ghannam (Ref # AP170418)

2 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

1 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

AED 145,000

AED 105,000

REEHAN 7 Excellent finish 816 sq. ft. Ready Now Sylvia OConnor (Ref # AP177365)

ZAAFARAN 1 Amazing value 807 sq. ft. Ready Now Ghada Ghannam (Ref # AP258041)

1 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

1 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

AED 100,000

AED 90,000

YANSOON 4 Central and prestigious location 1,433 sq. ft.

Warwick Rowe (Ref # AP55791)

ZAAFARAN 3 Amazing value 724 sq. ft. Lofts, Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP174154)

2 BR

AED 150,000

1 BR

AED 95,000

ED UR AT FE

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

ZANZEBEEL 1 At never-before prices 1,041 sq. ft.

Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # AP55761)

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

ATTAREEN RESIDENCE Amazing value 2,213 sq. ft. Duplex, Soumia Elakly (Ref # AP239138)

1 BR

AED 15,000

2 BR

AED 250,000

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

YANSOON 1 Prestigious urban development 1,200 sq. ft. Ready Now Ghada Ghannam (Ref # AP172329)

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2 BR

AED 125,000

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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.

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

1 BR

THE RESIDENCES W1 Affordable Style 926 sq. ft. 12th floor (Ref # APM215247)

DUBAI MARINA

TIME PLACE The best of city living.

880 sq. ft. 27th floor (Ref # APM215985)

DUBAI MARINA

MARINA DIAMOND 2 The best of city living.

963 sq. ft. 3rd floor (Ref # APM212620)

1 BR

AED 9,510 p/m

2 BR

AED 13,950 p/m

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

AL SHERA TOWER Affordable Luxury.

1,007 sq. ft. 20th floor (Ref # APM215653)

DUBAI MARINA

MARINA VIEW TOWER 1 Smart home living.

762 sq. ft. 11th floor (Ref # APM218327)

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AED 10,020 p/m

1 BR

AED 9,000 p/m

1 BR

AED 12,000 p/m

DUBAI MARINA

TIME PLACE Affordable Luxury.

700 sq. ft. 19th floor (Ref # APM215601)

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

ZANZABEEL 4 Enjoy life with style!

1,117 sq. ft. 6th floor (Ref #APM217900)

1 BR

AED 9,000 p/m

1 BR

AED 12,000 p/m

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38 SHORT-TERM RENTALS

THE GREENS

AL ARTA 4 Smart home living.

1,200 sq. ft. 6th floor (Ref #APM213018)

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI THE RESIDENCES T2 Enjoy life with style!

1,117 sq. ft. 4th floor (Ref #APM215778)

DUBAI MARINA

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

THE MEADOWS

PHASE 2 Spacious Living 4,000 sq. ft.

(Ref #VIM211546)

October 2009

2 BR

AED 12,000 p/m

1 BR

AED 11,010 p/m

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

SABA TOWER Best Value!

1,400 sq. ft. 5th floor (Ref #APM255500)

DUBAI MARINA

SAHAB 2 Picturesque surroundings.

1,480 sq. ft. 39th floor (Ref #APM226499)

2 BR

AED 12,990 p/m

2 BR

AED 14,010 p/m

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

THE RESIDENCES T1 Everything on your doorstep.

952 sq. ft. 3rd floor (Ref #APM215595)

DUBAI MARINA

MARINA VIEW TOWER 1 Modern living at its best.

412 sq. ft.

(Ref #APM215254)

1 BR

AED 12,000 p/m

STUDIO

AED 6,990 p/m

2 BR

AED 14,010 p/m

5 BR

AED 42,000 p/m

THE PALM JUMEIRAH AL MSALLI A desirable address.

1,640 sq. ft. 8th floor (Ref # APM257042)

2 BR

AED 18,000 p/m

Times are volatile, prices change daily. Contact us on +971 600 52 2212 39

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?

Better Homes has expert agents in Abu Dhabi and is well placed to guide you through the very best properties the city has on offer.

AL RAHA BEACH

AL MUNEERA A motivated seller!

1,537 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP256285)

AL RAHA BEACH

AL MUNEERA An investors dream!

1,939 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP227832)

2 BR

AL RAHA BEACH

3 BR

AL RAHA BEACH

AED 1,545,515

AED 2,400,492

AL MUNEERA Attractive investment opportunity 1,539 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP249570)

AL MUNEERA Modern living at its best 1,539 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP220384)

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2 BR

AL RAHA BEACH

2 BR

AL RAHA BEACH

AED 1,728,441

AED 1,728,397

AL MUNEERA Cool blue coastline views 2,357 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP234682)

AL MUNEERA Smart home living 1,939 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP220098)

4 BR

AED 3,095,750

3 BR

AED 2,545,150

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40 ABU DHABI

AL RAHA BEACH

3 BR

AL RAHA BEACH

3 BR

AL RAHA BEACH

AL RAHA GARDENS

3 BR

AL REEF

5 BR

AL MUNEERA In a class by itself 1,841 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP218897)

AL RAHA BEACH

AL NASEEM RESIDENCE - A Competitive price, call now 2,317 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP260181)

AED 2,371,480

AED 3,040,004

YASMIN AED 3,100,000 The kind of home you’ve only ever dreamed about 2,754 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready December 2010 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI94541)

ARABIC COMMUNITY AED 2,420,500 Great family home 3,749 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready September 2009 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # VI259193)

October 2009

3 BR

AL RAHA BEACH

2 BR

AL RAHA BEACH

AL REEF

2 BR

AL REEF

AL REEF

4 BR

AL REEF

AL MUNEERA Scenic water view 1,712 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP96259)

AL NASEEM RESIDENCE - B Beachfront living at an attractive price 1,330 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP257083)

AED 1,985,325

AED 2,054,751

ARABIC COMMUNITY AED 1,236,000 A motivated seller!

1,832 sq. ft. Semi Detached, Ready September 2009 Bobby Uppal (Ref # VI259570)

ARABIC COMMUNITY AED 2,060,000 A great family option 2,858 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready September 2009 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # VI259122)

AL MUNEERA Azure sky views 1,939 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP95458)

AL ZEINA - RESIDENTIAL TOWERS Modern living at its best 1,603 sq. ft. Ready October 2009 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP221503)

3 BR

AED 2,446,770

2 BR

AED 2,346,340

2 BR

ARABIC COMMUNITY AED 1,261,750 A motivated seller!

1,832 sq. ft. Semi Detached, Ready September 2009 Bobby Uppal (Ref # VI259559)

ARABIC COMMUNITY A great family option 1,832 sq. ft. Ready September 2009 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # VI219096)

2 BR

AED 1,236,000

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

AL REEF

3 BR

CONTEMPORARY COMMUNITY AED 1,442,000 A motivated seller!

2,422 sq. ft. Semi Detached, Ready December 2010 Bobby Uppal (Ref # VI259587)

AL REEF

2 BR

CONTEMPORARY COMMUNITY AED 1,040,197 A motivated seller!

1,832 sq. ft. Semi Detached, Ready December 2010 Bobby Uppal (Ref # VI259556)

AL REEF

41

3 BR

CONTEMPORARY COMMUNITY AED 1,400,800 Great family home 2,424 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready December 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # VI259507)

AL REEM ISLAND AL MAHA TOWER

2 BR AED 1,442,000 An entertainers delight 1,147 sq. ft.

Ready December 2009 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP241153)

AL REEF

5 BR

AL REEF DOWN TOWN

2 BR

AL REEM ISLAND

1 BR

GOLF GARDENS

AED 2,163,000 MEDITERRANEAN COMMUNITY A host of facilities 3,749 sq. ft. Independent, Ready December 2010 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI92839)

AL REEM ISLAND

MARINA BLUE Competitive price, call now 1,163 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP263247)

AL REEM ISLAND

OCEAN TERRACE RESIDENCE In a class by itself 840 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP240446)

AED 1,484,790

AED 1,059,579

BUILDING 30 Modern living at its best 796 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP231618)

MARINA BLUE Amazing value 1,346 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP254887)

1 BR

AED 645,101

2 BR

AED 1,652,644

AL REEM ISLAND

MARINA HEIGHTS 1 A desirable address 1,335 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP95134)

2 BR

AED 1,663,332

4 BR

GARDENIA VILLA AED 4,841,000 The kind of home you’ve only ever dreamed about 3,983 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI238558)

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SHARJAH IN STYLE

SHARJAH AND THE NORTHERN EMIRATES

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SHARJAH FOR RENT

AL KHAN

AL KHAN

AL HUDA 1

AL SONDOS TOWER

3 BR

3 BR

AL NAHDA

AED 75,000

AED 85,000

In a class by itself 1,818 sq. ft.

Ready Now Zhanna Chich (Ref # AP262603)

In a class by itself 1,900 sq. ft.

Ready Now Zhanna Chich (Ref # AP262271)

1 BR

FARAH PLAZA A great family option 1,100 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes(Ref # AP256119)

AED 50,400

AL KHAN

AL KHAN

BEACH TOWER

CITY PLAZA 8

1 BR

2 BR

AED 65,000

AED 79,000

Modern living at its best 1,200 sq. ft.

Ready Now Zhanna Chich (Ref # AP246781)

Ideal family living 1,364 sq. ft.

Ready Now Hilly Salman (Ref # AP252450)

AL KHAN

KHALIDIYA VILLA Easy living 10,000 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes(Ref # VI263265)

October 2009

4 BR

AED 175,000

SHARJAH AND THE NORTHERN EMIRATES 43

AL MAJARA

AL MAJARAH RESIDENCE 2 Elegant interiors 1,011 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes(Ref # AP241311)

AL MAJARA

1 BR

AED 57,000

AL MAJARAH RESIDENCE 2 In a class by itself 828 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes(Ref # AP242927)

BUTEENA 1 & 2

ST

BUTINA RESIDENCE Prized location 215 sq. ft. Ready Now Zhanna Chich (Ref # AP256944)

AED 18,000

SHARGAN

4 BR

AL AWADI VILLAS Great family home 4,000 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes(Ref # VI166108)

AED 175,000

AL KHAN

MAJAZ

NOOR AL SHARJAH

QUEEN TOWER

1 BR

THURAYA TOWER Exceptional deal!

1,400 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes(Ref # AP261183)

TAAWUN

YAMAHA TOWER Beautiful and unique living spaces 1,700 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # AP261149)

2 BR

AED 47,250

3 BR

AED 55,000

2 BR

AED 36,750

AED 55,000

Easy living 1,100 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # AP256113)

A great family option 1,228 sq. ft. Ready Now Zhanna Chich (Ref # AP262609)

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

AL MAMZAR

2 BR

AED 76,000

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44 SHARJAH AND THE NORTHERN EMIRATES

RAS AL KHAIMAH

AL HAMRA VILLAGE

GOLF VILLAS 1 The lap of luxury 1,500 sq. ft. Chalet, Ready Now Grace Zhao Eckhardt (Ref # VI77755)

MINA AL ARAB

4 BR

GRANADA Affordable luxury 4,476 sq. ft. Independent, Ready September 2009 Natalya Shapovalova (Ref # VI47382)

AL HAMRA VILLAGE

ROYAL BREEZE BUILDING Price reduced 1,500 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Zhanna Chich (Ref # VI261106)

AL HAMRA VILLAGE

SEMI DETACHED DUPLEX Magnificent golf course views 4,282 sq. ft. Semi Detached, Ready Now Natalya Shapovalova (Ref # VI244501)

October 2009

AED 3,605,000

2 BR

AL HAMRA VILLAGE

4 BR

AL HAMRA VILLAGE

AED 952,750

AED 3,708,000

ROYAL BREEZE BUILDING In a class by itself 451 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Zhanna Chich (Ref # AP261722)

SOUTH TOWN HOUSES Direct marina views 3,268 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready Now Natalya Shapovalova (Ref # VI248757)

ST

AED 427,450

3 BR

AED 1,860,000

AL HAMRA VILLAGE

NORTH TOWN HOUSES Amazing value 2,161 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready Now Hilly Salman (Ref # VI236761)

AL HAMRA VILLAGE

ROYAL BREEZE BUILDING Competitive price, call now 1,392 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Natalya Shapovalova (Ref # AP242950)

AL HAMRA VILLAGE

TOWNHOUSE TYPEC Exceptional deal!

1,237 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready Now Natalya Shapovalova (Ref # VI263337)

2 BR

AED 1,295,000

3 BR

AED 1,442,000

2 BR

AED 860,050

2 BR

AED 800,000

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

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.

FOR SALE

Trends in July and August are showing rates stabilizing, with very small declines in the range of 1-2% per month in many commercial leasing areas in Dubai.

BUSINESS BAY

BUSINESS BAY

BAYSWATER

EXECUTIVE TOWER D

AED 1,746,473

AED 2,771,730

Ambitious initiative 1,351 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF256495)

Ambitious initiative 1,802 sq. ft. Office, Ready November 2009 Shirin Bank (Ref # OF239970)

BUSINESS BAY

BAYSWATER At never-before prices 809 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF79035)

AED 1,042,167

BUSINESS BAY THE CITADEL CORPORATE TOWER AED 1,377,731 A prestigious address 1,105 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Maggie Neil (Ref # OF79106)

BUSINESS BAY

EXECUTIVE TOWER D Ready to move in 1,691 sq. ft. Office, Ready November 2009 Shirin Bank (Ref # OF63990)

AED 2,153,627

BUSINESS BAY

EXECUTIVE TOWER D Ready to move in 1,934 sq. ft. Office, Ready November 2009 Shirin Bank (Ref # OF63987)

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AED 2,389,600

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46 COMMERCIAL BUSINESS BAY

BUSINESS BAY

DIFC

THE CITADEL CORPORATE TOWER

VISION TOWER

LIBERTY HOUSE

AED 1,045,450

AED 15,983,540

AED 4,091,984

Sizeable value appreciation 725 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF66468)

Amazing value 9,959 sq. ft. Office, Ready December 2009 Thomas Bunker (Ref # OF71041)

A prestigious address 1,713 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Shirin Bank (Ref # OF239859)

DIFC

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

PARK TOWER COMMERCIAL

BURJ DUBAI TOWER

AED 27,058,908

AED 57,062,000

Central and prestigious location 11,897 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Shirin Bank (Ref # OF79218)

A prestigious address 11,120 sq. ft. Office, Ready December 2009 David Lawes (Ref # OF102964)

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

AED 18,293,715

AL SAAHA A motivated seller!

4,919 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Afrooz Erjacki (Ref # OF250296)

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

WAREHOUSE 597-948 A motivated seller!

23,657 sq. ft. Warehouse, Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # WH262456)

AED 7,310,013

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

WH-OF/597-660/DIP Dynamic environment 29,065 sq. ft. Warehouse, Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # WH243570)

AED 7,725,000

JEBEL ALI

WAREHOUSE An investment for capital growth 16,383 sq. ft. Warehouse, Ready Now Andrew Elliot (Ref # WH256371)

AED 6,180,000

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS ALMAS TOWER

AED 999,492 Cornerstone of economic activity 807 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF237465)

JEBEL ALI

WAREHOUSE Superior location 66,267 sq. ft. Warehouse, Ready Now Souzy Tabbouche (Ref # WH253610)

October 2009

AED 16,480,000

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

ARMADA TOWERS High-rise towers 10,396 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Souzy Tabbouche (Ref # OF237896)

AED 20,344,972

Times are volatile, prices change daily. Contact us on +971 600 52 2212 47 JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

HDS TOWER

INDIGO ICON

INDIGO TOWER

AED 7,618,086

AED 10,942,720

AED 2,305,552

Exceptional deal 10,567 sq. ft.

Commercial Floor, Ready Now Andrew Elliot (Ref # CF260361)

Glimmering lakeside views 10,624 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now David Lawes (Ref # OF261800)

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

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS REEF TOWER

AED 1,965,128 An investors dream!

1,817 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF75046)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

MAZAYA BUSINESS AVENUE Self-contained development 1,528 sq. ft. Office, Ready October 2009 Afrooz Erjacki (Ref # OF243248)

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

AED 1,432,496

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

AED 3,229,771

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

TECOM

TECOM

SABA TOWER 1

CAYAN BUSINESS CENTRE

EXECUTIVE HEIGHTS

AED 11,264,029

AED 3,001,163

AED 2,580,150

A desirable address 7,291 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Maggie Neil (Ref # OF91853)

A motivated seller!

3,330 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now David Lawes (Ref # OF178219)

Ambitious initiative 1,912 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF247258)

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TECOM

GROSVENOR BUSINESS TOWER Competitive price, call now 1,399 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Thomas Bunker (Ref # OF252733)

AED 1,873,261

TECOM

GROSVENOR BUSINESS TOWER In a class by itself 1,204 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Maggie Neil (Ref # OF79256)

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

AED 1,676,057

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FOR RENT

DEIRA

BUSINESS POINT Prized location 1,092 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Abdul Rahman (Ref # OFM221209)

UMM HURAIR

AED 143,556

BUSINESS ATRIUM Prized location 1,025 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Sukant Jodha (Ref # OF243527)

AED 196,560

DEIRA

NEW CENTURY CITY TOWER Dynamic environment 1,728 sq. ft. Office, Ready December 2009 Better Homes (Ref # OF264424)

AED 267,840

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS INDIGO ICON

AED 106,200 Amazing value 1,062 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Paul Rason (Ref # OF264252)

GARHOUD

GARHOUD BUILDING Amazing value 987 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Paul Rason (Ref # OF252557)

TECOM

BUSINESS CENTRAL TOWERS A prestigious address 1,553 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Anuradha Janjua (Ref # OF168485)

October 2009

AED 118,453

AED 388,250

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

WH/598-1110/DIP1 Amazing value 17,007 sq. ft. Warehouse, Ready Now Susheel Sarma (Ref # WH174765)

AL QUOZ

CBD BUILDING A desirable address 3,362 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Tessa Honorica Lowe (Ref # OF246238)

AED 1,105,455

AED 504,315

AL QUOZ

THE CURVE Dynamic environment 819 sq. ft. Office, Ready October 2009 Better Homes (Ref # OF261182)

AED 106,435

Commercial investments for those thinking of Q4 in Q1. Call + 971 600 52 2212 49

COMMERCIAL BREAKDOWN 1GB = 5.82 AED 1 USD = 3.67 AED 1 EURO = 5.37 AED

RENTALS

PRICES PER SQ/FT Sales Index Report - September 2009 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 rental figures for the last six months.

OFFICE COMMUNITY

ABU DHABI

DEIRA DISTRICT

MIN PRICE

MAX PRICE

AVG PRICE

MIN PRICE/ SQ.FT

MAX PRICE/ SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/ SQ.FT

Al Markaziyah

196,851

404,551

248,258

288

288

288

Tourist Club Area

490,130

1,113,350

801,740

214

232

223

Garhoud

75,319

463,877

165,838

120

120

120

Qusais

106,644

575,400

258,664

100

150

143

Umm Hurair

266,400

266,400

266,400

100

100

100

Zabeel

946,200

946,200

946,200

120

120

120

Business Bay

286,200

309,440

297,820

150

160

155

Trade Centre

52,890

127,500

76,812

51

160

131

DUBAILAND DISTRICT

Dubai Investment Park

65,750

65,750

65,750

50

50

50

INTERNATIONAL CITY DISTRICT

Dubai Silicon Oasis

129,948

134,442

132,195

125

125

125

JUMEIRAH DISTRICT

Al Wasl

120,400

176,400

138,400

140

140

140

Jumeirah

85,000

525,000

214,000

118

155

146

BUR BUBAI DISTRICT

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

MARINA EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

Barsha

110,000

196,000

169,300

65

200

186

Dubai Marina

435,750

435,750

435,750

250

250

250

Jumeirah Lake Towers

61,440

1,352,243

169,260

75

190

110

MEYDAN DISTRICT

Al Quoz

34,620

1,136,800

208,839

60

400

148

WORLD CENTRAL DISTRICT

Dubai World Central

641,625

1,183,120

912,373

123

125

124

COMMUNITY

MIN PRICE

MAX PRICE

AVG PRICE

MIN PRICE/ SQ.FT

MAX PRICE/ SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/ SQ.FT

RETAIL

ABU DHABI

Massafah

260,238

260,238

260,238

233

233

233

BUR BUBAI DISTRICT

Dubai Healthcare City

264,240

337,500

300,870

120

225

173

DEIRA DISTRICT

Garhoud

211,924

959,000

519,881

120

140

124

Qusais

4,558,000

4,558,000

4,558,000

200

200

200

INTERNATIONAL CITY DISTRICT

International City

18,299

32,445

26,130

45

50

46

JUMEIRAH DISTRICT

Jumeirah

115,000

115,000

115,000

221

221

221

MARINA EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

Barsha

135,000

387,000

264,237

160

250

207

Dubai Marina

142,500

434,800

296,325

250

400

288

Jumeirah Lake Towers

464,400

1,129,800

797,100

120

120

120

MEYDAN DISTRICT

Al Quoz

143,070

5,769,000

984,165

140

200

168

SHARJAH DISTRICT

Industrial Area

30,000

30,000

30,000

20

20

20

COMMUNITY

MIN PRICE

MAX PRICE

AVG PRICE

MIN PRICE/ SQ.FT

MAX PRICE/ SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/ SQ.FT

ABU DHABI

Marina Village

650,000

750,000

700,000

132

135

134

JUMEIRAH DISTRICT

Al Wasl

400,000

400,000

400,000

89

89

89

COMMUNITY

MIN PRICE

MAX PRICE

AVG PRICE

MIN PRICE/ SQ.FT

MAX PRICE/ SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/ SQ.FT

ABU DHABI

Massafah

169,540

169,540

169,540

93

93

93

DUBAILAND DISTRICT

Dubai Investment Park

379,575

2,439,268

1,323,042

35

65

55

JEBEL ALI DISTRICT

Jebel Ali

368,720

1,611,418

939,934

32

40

38

COMMERCIAL VILLA

WAREHOUSE

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MY FAVOURITE ROOM

JULIA DEMPSTER This comfy chair is from B+B Italia.

This table is made from a piece of fossilised tree, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a one-off.

3 This dining table is by Caspaiou, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made of bone inlay. I have two leather sofas on one side and fabric arm chairs from Meridiani on the other. I quite like having an unconventional dining table, having sofas makes for something a little bit different..

4 The light fitting above the dining table is from Ochre and is made of horse hair and horn. It was custom made, and took about three months to create.

5 This painting is by an artist from Holland, I buy quite a few of her pieces.

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KING BED FRAME WITH GAS LIFT, INDIGO AED 6920

GRAIN POTS, HOLLANDS & BURTON PRICE ON REQUEST

KEL CHAIR, PRESOTTO AED 13,285

TABLE, IWANNAGOHOME! AED 1,299

WHAT’S IN STORE LACOON SOFA, PRESOTTO AED 15,725

Our favourite new products in the interiors stores this month...

LAMP, IWANNAGOHOME! AED 999

CHARLOTTE W CHAIR, INDEX AED 499

BILLY JAPER LIMITED EDITION BOOKCASE, IKEA AED 245

GRAPHIC STOOL, INDIGO AED 489

DIVA CUSHION, IWANNAGOHOME! AED 99

DINOSAUR JAWS, IWANNAGOHOME! AED 499

TABLE NEST IWANNAGOHOME! AED 499

Found your perfect property? Contact us on +971 600 52 2212 55 SIX OF THE BEST

FOR THE LOVE OF POD Make your iPod the centrepiece of your room with one of these superb docking stations…

1. Philips Ambisound Soundbar HTS8150 Snappy titles clearly aren’t Philips’ forte.

Sidestep the clunky name, however, and you’ll find a feature-packed beauty of a product which brings top quality surround sound for your TV and MP3 player. The dedicated iPod dock, subwoofer and intergrated DVD player are the icing on the electronic cake.

2. Bowers+Wilkins Zeppelin

3. Sony ICF-CD31P

This Hindenburg-shaped dock locks your pod up front and centre and aims to ‘fill a room with crisp, deep, lifelike stereo sound…. delivering musical detail that you won’t believe your iPod is capable of’.

Does it live up to its promises? Indeed it does – although it’s not a cheap option, it’s worth every last fil.

An attractive little number for your bedroom, this gadget will wake you up each day to the strains of your favourite morning music, whether it’s the Lark Ascending or Wake Me Up Before You Go Go . It’s got minimal frills – it’ll charge your pod and can play radio too, but that’s about it – but it’s got Sony levels of reliability and it doesn’t cost the earth.

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5. Klipsch iGroove SXT

6. iHome iP1

We love the design of this canny little speaker set: drop in your iPod and you can use the remote control to flick through your tunes.

This silver-rimmed number was created for use alongside Apple computers – keep it permanently plugged in and you can upload from iTunes with ease. The only slight negative point is that you can’t alter the treble and bass levels – but it’s only a minor downside to an otherwise excellent product.

This sleek dock is kitted out with something known as ‘MictroTractrix Horn-Loaded Tweeters.’ Tweeters we can cope with but the rest is Greek to us. Still, whatever technoinnards this Klipsch gizmo is packing they seem to be working well – the sound is superb.

And unlike earlier incarnations it can be used with iPhones as well as pods: another USP is the fact that it’s impervious to interference from mobile phones. A great choice.

The unusual, imaginative clear front on this iHome number makes it a perfect addition to a minimalist living room. You’ll love the 4-channel amplifier sound and the double woofers and tweeters, and you’re not limited to just listening to your Pod – there’s a jack at the back to let you hook it up to any number of music sources. And there’s an ‘out’ jack too, so you can play iPod videos through your TV. Brilliant.

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Found your perfect property? Contact us on +971 600 52 2212 55 SIX OF THE BEST

FOR THE LOVE OF POD Make your iPod the centrepiece of your room with one of these superb docking stations…

1. Philips Ambisound Soundbar HTS8150 Snappy titles clearly aren’t Philips’ forte.

Sidestep the clunky name, however, and you’ll find a feature-packed beauty of a product which brings top quality surround sound for your TV and MP3 player. The dedicated iPod dock, subwoofer and intergrated DVD player are the icing on the electronic cake.

2. Bowers+Wilkins Zeppelin

3. Sony ICF-CD31P

This Hindenburg-shaped dock locks your pod up front and centre and aims to ‘fill a room with crisp, deep, lifelike stereo sound…. delivering musical detail that you won’t believe your iPod is capable of’.

Does it live up to its promises? Indeed it does – although it’s not a cheap option, it’s worth every last fil.

An attractive little number for your bedroom, this gadget will wake you up each day to the strains of your favourite morning music, whether it’s the Lark Ascending or Wake Me Up Before You Go Go . It’s got minimal frills – it’ll charge your pod and can play radio too, but that’s about it – but it’s got Sony levels of reliability and it doesn’t cost the earth.

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4. Focal XS

5. Klipsch iGroove SXT

6. iHome iP1

We love the design of this canny little speaker set: drop in your iPod and you can use the remote control to flick through your tunes.

This silver-rimmed number was created for use alongside Apple computers – keep it permanently plugged in and you can upload from iTunes with ease. The only slight negative point is that you can’t alter the treble and bass levels – but it’s only a minor downside to an otherwise excellent product.

This sleek dock is kitted out with something known as ‘MictroTractrix Horn-Loaded Tweeters.’ Tweeters we can cope with but the rest is Greek to us. Still, whatever technoinnards this Klipsch gizmo is packing they seem to be working well – the sound is superb.

And unlike earlier incarnations it can be used with iPhones as well as pods: another USP is the fact that it’s impervious to interference from mobile phones. A great choice.

The unusual, imaginative clear front on this iHome number makes it a perfect addition to a minimalist living room. You’ll love the 4-channel amplifier sound and the double woofers and tweeters, and you’re not limited to just listening to your Pod – there’s a jack at the back to let you hook it up to any number of music sources. And there’s an ‘out’ jack too, so you can play iPod videos through your TV. Brilliant.

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BETTER OUTDOORS Even the smallest outdoor area can be a true delight once winter hits - here’s how to make the most of yours, whatever the size...

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INSPIRATION

Modern

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GARDEN DESIGN

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) are known across the world as the experts on creating stunning gardens and they take you through how to create your own idyll with step by step instructions, starting with layout and working through the ideal lighting, landscaping etc.

WATER FEATURES FOR SMALL GARDENS Francesca Greenoak’s intelligent tome is a godsend for anyone trying to add life to a smaller outdoor area with a sparky water feature.

Terraverde

Laidback

Rattan House

ACHIEVE THIS LOOK

Tile-topped stone walls can provide a lovely element to break up the green of your garden, as in this attractive creation by Terraverde (terraverde.ae). Even really low-rise stretches around the borders of flower beds can make a huge difference, and provide a great place to put talking point products. Using roughtextured stones can help to acheive a beautiful, modern look.

Give your garden some talking points with a beautiful outsized pot - we’re big fan of this terracotta and blue number from Terraverde. Another good place for picking up some good value pots is the roadside pot souk in Hatta, on the way to the Oman border: their flutenecked amphorae make for a lovely feature.

MADE IN THE SHADE Few things are finer than eating al fresco during the glorious UAE wintertime - pick yourself up some good value garden furniture like this set from Home Centre (right) and you’re all set. One good-value way to enhance the experience is to get a special frame installed which can be draped with billowing fabric and turned into an elegant shade for your chilled out family dinners.

The staightforward structure from Terraverde, left, is ideal - a sturdy stone floor with a varnished wood frame.

Home Centre

ACHIEVE THIS LOOK While it involves some extra time, dedication and expense, a water feature makes a fantastic focal point for your outdoor area. Not only that, but also installing a water feature – a steam, pool, fountain or simple cascade - can add signifiant value to your home, up to 10 percent in some cases. It makes sense to get advice on the size of installation – it needs to match the scale of the outdoor area. One extra hidden benefit of a water feature in the UAE is that it will attract birds to your home, a lovely hidden bonus.

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How do I set about picking perfect garden furniture?

HEAD OF THE ‘QUEUES

Make sure to pick up a first class barbecue for your garden - pick from this fine selection from Ace Hardware...

1. Simple

When choosing the best garden sets, you must first consider a durable, comfortable arrangement for your deck or garden that lets you accommodate friends or relatives. You should make sure you enhance your garden style, and the mood you want your landscape to have.

The top choices for garden furniture material are synthetic rattan, wood, and cast aluminum. However, plastic furniture is much lighter than everything else, it’s easy to maintain, can have the look of wood and it comes in various colors, because let’s face it – you want to enjoy your new outdoor furniture, not spend all of your time taking care of it.

As a final suggestion, when picking garden furniture, choose fabrics that are mildew and sun resistant. This ensures they can maintain their beauty and vibrant colours for many seasons.

These fabrics are typically made of acrylic and are easily cleaned using a mild soap and water solution. Some of the ‘must have’ items this season include rattan swings, hammocks and cozy lounging sets to relax after a hard day’s work.. all of course available at Rattan House Furniture on Sheikh Zayed Rd. Alya Kahwaji, Managing Director, Rattan House

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ASK THE EXPERTS

Send us your questions to experts@hotmediapublishing.com and we’ll find an interiors guru to answer them... the bed – are you looking for contemporary, classic or romantic? Keep in mind too the amount of time you spend in bed – comfort should be at the top of your list. The mattress is key; it’s vital that you get the right amount of support. If it’s too firm, it can be uncomfortable and prevent sleep – but too soft and you could wake with back ache.

Also, the right pillows will encourage correct body alignment and help you sleep more comfortably. There is nothing more inviting at the end of a long day than to slip between luxurious sheets. Look for a thread count of over 300 and feel the sheets before purchasing them.

A cotton sateen will give you a soft, silky feel. Meanwhile, linen is renowned for feeling wonderfully crisp and cool to touch with great ‘breathability’. The colour and design of your bed linen is important when thinking about the scheme you have chosen for the room.

Choose simple white bed linen with a classic design and add drama and character with a colourful throw, a silk or velvet bedspread.

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Carolyn and Debbie, Partners, Hollands & Burton

Q

I’m determined to create a really unusual look for my living room - can you suggest some out of the ordinary styles?

You should look at an eclectic mix of elements in your space.

A modern rectangular dining table with sleek armless chairs will look stunning with two unusual armchairs at the ends of the table. A heavy chandelier hung low will add finishing touches to the look. Similarly, a living room may have modern sofas teamed with transitional tables and the space may also house an ornate console that totally breaks the monotony of a single total look.

Gayatri Dongre, Product Manager, Natuzzi – UAE, Western Furniture (LLC)

Q

How do I create the perfect study with limited space?

Consider the tasks that will need to be performed in your study and the needs of your body. The workspace, surfaces, seating, storage and lighting need to be carefully selected and coordinated to create a pleasant, comfortable and efficient working environment. If your workspace is situated within another room it’s important to make efficient use of space and to separate the work from other activities going on in that room. A book shelf without back panels can create a separate work area while providing storage. You can utilise the space under a loft bed as a workstation, and a bureau is practical for hiding the workstation when it is not being used. Corner desks take advantage of the depth and can be a compact solution.

Andrea Seal, Country Communication & Interior design manager, IKEA UAE

Q

How do I choose the perfect bed and bedding?

Buying a bed is one of the most important decisions you will make when furnishing your home. Think about the style of

October 2009

Q

I need some inspiration for creating a warm and welcoming family room – where do I start?

This space should reflect your personality and lifestyle and be functional. There are no trends or rules that need to be followed, the point is to create a space that’s comfortable for you and your family, as this room is the key ‘meeting point’ of the whole house. Add accessories that reflect your style, whether it’s a colourful painting or a series of nicely framed family photographs.

Curtains are very important. There is a huge choice of fabrics and styles available on the market - my advice is to keep it simple. You don’t need heavy blackout curtains in your living room - if you have a good view, don’t cover it, allow it to be a part of your room, and allow light in the room. One more very important thing is the fabrics and carpets you use in your living room. As a place where you and your family will sit together, it has to be damage-resistant. White sofas are a great neutral choice although it’s probably best to avoid them if you have small kids or pets. Always ask salespeople in furniture showrooms to give you advice on how to treat the fabrics and carpets, before you purchase them. Play with the fabrics and colours, and don’t be afraid to experiment. There is no rule saying you can’t put together different patterns. The room will achieve its warmth only when you feel comfortable in it.

My last piece of advice is to keep it simple and don’t try to put in too many items at once. Leave some empty spaces for decorative elements that you might find later, maybe during holidays. Catalogue rooms look beautiful on the pages but they’re hard to live in.

Make sure that your room makes your life easy and pleasant – and most of all, have fun doing it.

Ewa Sztajnic, Retail Manager, Presotto

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STORES GUIDE BURJUMAN

Sia (Jawad Home)

04 295 6180

Panachelle

04 434 3244

The White Co

04 295 6180

Step Evi Design

04 434 0199

Yves Delorme

04 339 8787

SOUK MADINAT JUMEIRAH

Zwilling

04 434 0725

Carré Blanc

04 295 3992

Toshkhana

04 366 8888

Q Home Decor

04 339 3515

Ace Hardware

04 355 0698

Bhs

04 352 5150

Descamps

04 355 5563

DUBAI MALL

Grand Stores

04 352 3641

@home

04 434 0877

Hermes

04 351 1190

Armani/Casa

04 437 3131

FESTIVAL CENTRE

Jadhafs

04 352 2550

Baldi

04 339 9890

Artikel

04 232 8339

SOUK AL BAHAR

Liwa Home

04 351 5353

Collezione

04 434 0255

Bayti

04 368 5145

Al Shareif Gallery

04 438 0374

Sharief

04 355 3377

Crystal Gallery

04 339 8774

Dwell

04 232 5435

Al Sultani Furniture

04 420 3676

Tanagra

04 355 0183

Crystalline

04 339 8897

Howard

04 232 5397

Tarrab

04 420 0244

Tavala

04 351 8310

Dubai Home Collection 04 339 8855

IKEA

04 203 7505

Tehran Persian

04 420 0575

THE One

04 351 4424

Ethan Allen

04 339 8631

Marina

04 232 8919

Zsolnay

04 420 3682

Villeroy & Boch

04 351 7775

Index Living Mall

04 339 8631

Rugland

04 232 5790

Zara Home

04 359 9988

Iwannagohome!

04 339 8631

Shatex Home Collection 04 232 5725

THE VILLAGE MALL

Kreiss

04 339 8978

Stokes

04 232 9251

DEIRA CITY CENTRE

Carpetland

04 344 0646

Lalique

04 339 8451

Table Art

04 232 6670

Al Jaber Gallery

04 295 4004

Merinos

050 887 4893

The Red Carpet

04 232 5755

Irony Home

04 342 2145

Al Maya Household

04 334 9424

Mesgarzadeh

04 339 9930

Aminian Carpets

04 295 5379

Mitchi

04 339 9084

IBN BATTUTA MALL

Pride of Kashmir

04 295 0655

Mumbai Se

04 434 0626

Kani Home

04 368 5408

Regional Trading

04 295 1723

OSIM

04 339 8290

Lifestyle

04 368 5699

One World

04 366 5742

Pan Emirates

04 368 5372

Table Art

04 366 9710

TOP OF THE SHOPS HOME DESIGN Just opened at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, Home Design is an attractive store filled with a huge procession of brands, with locally-grown names alongside top furniture from South Africa, Italy and the US. It’s a proper one-stop spot – take a couple of hours out for a browse and load up on intricate metal and fabric lamps, exotic cushions and pillows and beautiful home accessories including eastern-themed vases, rugs and elegant candelabra. If you’re going for a full room kit-out, you should check out the deep-fill armchairs, the lowslung coffee tables and the stylish sofas. Home Design also have a troop of well-briefed salespeople alongside a dedicated team of interior designers who can help you with your purchases – definitely worth a visit.

Home Design, Mall of the Emirates, 04 323 3370

LAMCY PLAZA Household Department 04 334 9424 Lifestyle

04 366 9845

Rugland

04 335 6610

MALL OF THE EMIRATES B&B Italia/Minotti

04 340 5797

Bo Concept 04 341 4144 Bois & Chiffons

04 341 0519

Crystal Casa

04 341 1402

WAFI SHOPPING MALL Bombay

04 324 5255

Emad Carpet Trading

04 324 4555

Faucher

04 324 6769

Frette/White Corner

04 324 2474

La Boudoir

04 324 4555

La Murrina Murano

04 324 4555

Marks & Spencer

04 324 5145

Memoires

04 324 3001

The Bath-Wallner

04 324 4555

VG New Trend

04 324 5430

BARSHA Mobilia Australiana

04 323 6988

Pan Emirates Home Furnishing

BUR DUBAI / KARAMA

Flamant Home Interiors 04 341 3533

Al Hufaiza Furniture

04 336 6646

Four Seasons Ramesh

04 334 9090

Carpetland

04 337 7677

Home Centre

04 341 4441

Decoworld

04 336 6811

Home Design

04 323 3370

Marlin Furniture

04 334 6664

IDdesign

04 341 3434

OFIS

04 335 2499

Jashanmal

04 347 1715

Maison Decor

04 409 9000

AL QUOZ

Marina

04 800 4360

Amber Garden Furniture 04 323 2405

Marina Gulf

04 341 0314

Exotica

04 340 2966

Miri

04 341 1000

Falaknaz Habitat

04 340 4989

Red Carpet

04 340 9924

Indigo Living

04 341 6388

Table Art

04 341 3663

Kidz Inc

04 340 5059

The Living Zone

04 341 1220

Luz de Luna

04 341 66 85

Presotto Middle East

04 340 6443

Stone Gallery

04 347 2525

MERCATO MALL Al Abbar Art Gallery

04 344 9595

The Warehouse

04 347 0220

Bombay & Zone

04 344 5994

Under One Roof

04 323 2722

Kas Australia

04 344 1179

National Iranian Carpets 04 349 9644

OASIS CENTER Art Tower Frames Est.

04 339 3024

MFI Kitchens

04 339 3503

The Handicraft Gallery 04 339 3515

SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD Bagno Design

04 330 7775

Casa Mia

04 339 0760

Casa Tua

04 339 7800

Rattan House

04 338 2977

Selva Middle East

04 341 1933

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dubainannies.com

Loans and mortgages, a specialised Islamic Banking

Chevrolet and Hummer cars.

Dubai Nannies provides live-in nannies, governessses

service, private banking and home and life insurance.

They are also the exclusive

and maternity nurses across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

distributors for Kawasaki

CAR RENTAL

motorcycles.

MAJESTIC NANNIES

AVIS

majesticnannies.com, 02 665 5056

avisaue.ae, 04 295 7121

Majestic Nannies matches families with full-time and

Avis has 21 rental locations across the UAE. Rates for

part-time nannies at AED440 to 7,000 per week.

their cars range from AED2,250-20,000/month.

MDE NANNIES

HERTZ

04 344 0668 / 02 681 2921

mde-nannies.com

hertzuae.com, 800 437 89 / 04 206 0206

Services include cosmetic dentistry,

MDE Nannies has a roster of nannies and au pairs from

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

the Phillippines, India, Nepal, Indonesia and Sri Lanka

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

NANNIES DUBAI

SixT

nanniesdubai.com

sixt.com, 04 347 9777

Nannies Dubai guarantees a nanny for 12 months, and

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

will provide a replacement for free if you’re not happy.

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

fillings, teeth whitening, veneers and implants.

TRIXABELL

THRIFTY

DRS NICOLAS & ASP

trixabell.com

thriftyaue.com, 800 4694 / 04 347 9001

All Trixabell nannies have first aid and food hygiene

Prices range from AED2,100 per month for a Mitsubishi

training. Babysitters range from AED35 to AED70/hour.

Lancer to AED15,000 per month for a BMW 7 series.

BANKING AND FINANCE

CAR SHOWROOMS

DUBAI SKY CLINIC

COMMERCIAL BANK OF DUBAI

AL FUTTAIM MOTORS

dubaiskyclinic.com, 04 355 8808

cbd.ae, 800-CBD

alfuttaimmotors.com, 04 206 6666

Based at the BurJuman Business Tower, offering

CBD offers savings schemes, a personal loan service

Al Futtaim are the UAE’s exclusive distributors of

aesthetic dentistry like inlays and crowns.

and foreign exchange contracts.

Toyota and Lexus cars.

DENTISTS AMERICAN DENTAL CLINIC american-dental-clinic.com,

neuromuscular dentistry and periodontics.

BRITISH DENTAL CLINIC britishdentalclinic.com, 04 342 1318 This clinic on Al Wasl Road in Dubai provides treatments like air flow cleaning to remove stains,

nicolasandasp.com, 04 394 7777 Eight branches across Dubai offering pediatric surgery, cosmetic surgery and implants.

THE DENTAL CENTER HSBC

AL TAYER MOTORS

the-dental-center.com, 04 375 2175

04 303 7070

Located in Dubai Healthcare City, the Dental Center’s

HSBC offers Islamic, premier and international banking,

Distributors of Ford, Lincoln,

services include dental makeovers.

wealth management, corporate and personal accounts.

Mercury, Jaguar and Ferrari.

hsbc.ae, 800HSBC (4722)

MASHREQ BANK mashreqbank.com, 04 424 4444 Mashreq offer deposits, borrowing and a broad range of credit cards with online facilities.

NATIONAL BANK OF DUBAI

ARABIAN AUTOMOBILES 04 339 0999 The sole distributors for Nissan in the UAE. They also sell secondhand Nissan vehicles.

nbd.ae, 04 222 2111 NBD offers current accounts for both business and

LIBERTY AUTOMOBILES

personal users, silver, gold and platinum credit cards,

libertyautos.com, 04 282 8092

specialised private banking and internet banking.

Liberty Automobiles are the largest

FLORISTS EXOTICA exoticaemirates.com, 02 644 4416 / 04 347 3261 With branches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Exotica offers bouquets as well as floral arrangements for weddings.

ORGANIC FOODS AND CAFE organicfoodsandcafe.com, 04 434 0577 A small store at Emaar Business Park where a florist knocks up good value, immaculate bouquets to order.

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First prize is a swanky new kitchen worth Dhs200,000, including Dhs50,000 worth of Miele appliances; two runners-up will receive Dhs20,000 Permaglaze kitchen makeovers in whatever colour they fancy; while five third prize winners will have a Dhs1,000 Roman shower screen fitted for free. On top of that, all projects confirmed by October 31 will be subject to a 15 per cent discount. You can’t say fairer than that.

Under One Roof, 04 323 2722,

www.underoneroof.ae SHAKESPEARE FLOWERS thevillagedubai.com, 04 349

PERMAGLAZE PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS

THE CITY HOSPITAL

04 323 2722

ehl.ae/thecityhospital, 04 435 9999

General Maintenance undertaken by Under One Roof

The City hospital was the first hospital in Dubai

maintenance company specializing in tiling of floors

Healthcare City and boasts state-of-the-art equipment.

and walls, plastering, painting and decorating – internal and external. Rewiring and plumbing undertaken too.

GYMS AVIATION CLUB aviationclub.ae, 04 286 5303

WELCARE HOSPITAL ehl.ae/WH, 04 282 7788 Welcare was the first private hospital in Dubai to receive the Quality Appreciation Award.

The Aviation has a great pool, squash and tennis

INSURANCE

courts. They offer a range of workout classes too.

AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (ALIC0)

THE BIG APPLE

uae.alico.com, 800 254 26 / 06 556 2566

jumeirah.com, 04 319 8660

Alico offers insurance products that cover health, travel,

Diet supplements and fitness foods in addition to a

life and accidents.

great range of fitness machines, weights and classes.

FITNESS FIRST fitnessfirst.ae, 04 351 0044 Fitness First is the largest chain of gyms in the UAE with branches in Mirdiff, Dubai Media City, and BurJuman, among others.

AXA axa-gulf.com, 800 48 45 / 800 29 24 AXA offers local, regional and global healthcare plans.

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

BUPA (Through Lifecare) lifecareinternational.com, 04 331 8688

HAYYA

Bupa offers three different insurance packages running

hayya.com, 04 362 7775

from the Lifeline Essential plan up to the Lifeline Gold,

A chain of gyms located within various Emaar

which includes prescription drugs and dental treatment.

properties, including Meadows Village, Burj Dubai and the Lakes. .

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DAMAN NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE damanhealth.ae, 800 432 626

HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CLINICS

Daman offers national, regional, international and

Shakespeare design bouquets as well as floral arrangements for

AL ZAHRA MEDICAL CENTRE

limit of AED150,000.

weddings.

alzahra.com, 04 331 5000

Located at The Village Mall,

UPSCALE AND POSH

global health insurance plans plus visitor plans to a

Al Zahra provides departments like pulmonology and

EXPACARE (Through MedNet)

opthalmology in addition to paediatrics and dentistry.

mednet-uae.com, 800 48 82

upscaleandposh.com

Expacare’s packages include Standardcare with

Upscale and Posh has a large selection of delivery

AMERICAN HOSPITAL

limited benefits that don’t cover prescriptions, and

flowers to choose from online. They also offer online

ahdubai.com, 04 336 7777

Executivecare and Specialcare which cover dental care,

florist consultation.

The first hospital in the Middle East to get a Joint

complementary therapies and chronic conditions.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE FARNEK

Commission International Accreditation (JCIA).

RSA rsagroup.ae, 800 772 / 04 302 9995

farnek.com, 04 382 4400

BELHOUL EUROPEAN HOSPITAL belhouleuropean.com, 04 345 4000

Farnek service all types of air conditioners and offer

Belhoul’s facilities include 19 specialist clinics in

pets, motors, personal accidents and travel insurance,

other mechanical, electrical and plumbing services.

addition to surgical facilities.

among others.

HITCHES AND GLITCHES hitchesandglitches.com, 04 341 2888

DUBAI HERBAL TREATMENT CENTRE

ANIMAL CARE CENTRE

Hitches and Glitches provide air conditioning and pool

dubaihtc.com, 04 335 1200

animalcarecentre.biz, 06 543 6280

maintenance to residents across Dubai and have a 45

A specialist centre that focuses on both conventional

Located in Sharjah, Animal Care Centre is the oldest

minute response time for emergencies.

and alternative/herbal remedies. Specialties include

kennel and cattery in the UAE. They also have their

dermatology, ayurveda, chiropody and homeopathy.

own veterinary clinic.

HOWDRA CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

EMIRATES HOSPITAL

CAMP BOW WOW AND CAMP MEOW

howdra.moonfruit.com, 04 227 2736

emirateshospital.ae, 04 349 6666

campbowwow.ae, 04 288 1701

Howdra offers handyman and maintenance services

A specialist surgical hospital which also houses a dental

Camps Bow Wow and Meow are located in a villa in

covering electrical and plumbing problems.

clinic and other general clinics.

Mirdiff and do not cage their animals.

JIM WILL FIX IT

NMC HOSPITAL

CHURCHWOOD’S

jimwillfixit.ae, 800 349 / 04 344 7091

nmc.ae, 800 662 / 02 633 2255

churchwoods.dubaiparent.com, 04 341 5201

Jim Will Fix It offers repairs for electrics, plumbing and

Departments including dermatology, orthopaedics,

Located in Barsha, with all chalets separated by

air conditioning units plus minor carpentry tasks.

paediatrics and gynaecology.

partitions and fitted with smoke alarms.

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PLANTORAMA

dkc.ae, 04 285 1646

plantoramallc.com,

DKC offer boarding, daycare and collection and delivery

04 349 0387

for cats, dogs and other pets.

Full design and consultancy as

SPEED CLEANING speedcleaningcompany.com, 06 543 6333 Speed Cleaning guarantee to send a cleaning crew within 24 hours at most.

well as masonry and irrigation.

NURSERIES

POSH PAWS poshpawsdubai.com, 050 273 0973

ST TROPEZ DESIGN

Located a short drive from Dubai’s Dragon Mart, Posh

stdubai.com, 04 336 2003

Paws is like a holiday camp for your pets.

Contractors who adapt feng shui designs

BASATEEN slc.ae, 06 506 7733 This centre in Sharjah promotes learning

to promote balance.

LANDSCAPING AND GARDENS

through play for children aged from 2 to 4.

CLEAR VIEW

MAIDS

BLOSSOM CHILDRENS NURSERY

clearview.ae, 04 295 1303

BUSY BEES

theblossomnursery.com, 04 348 6275

If you’re after artificial grass to save on water and work,

busybees.com, 04 351 7807

Located in Umm Suquiem 3, Blossom is a nursery for

Clear View are your people.

Services include house cleaning, baby sitting, event

kids aged from 6 months to 4.5 years.

planning and car cleaning.

DUBAI GARDEN CENTRE

BUTTERFLY MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL

dubaigardencentre.com, 04 340 0006

DUBAI MAIDS

admont.ae, 02 665 8611

Gardening and landscaping services plus a good range

dubai-maids.com, 050 919 2029

Preschool for children aged 6 months to 4 years which

of plants, flowers and outdoor furniture.

Dubai Maids offers cleaning, babysitting and party

covers mathematics, natural science, French and Arabic.

services. They also arrange full time maids.

GARDEN CONCEPTS

CHILDREN’S GARDEN DUBAI

landscapes.co.ae, 04 398 5431

HOWDRA CLEANING

childrensgarden.ae, 04 885 3584

Garden Concepts offer landscaping services,

howdra.moonfruit.com, 04 227 2736

Children’s Garden is located in the Green Community

landscaping and maintenance services.

Handyman services plus cleaning services by maids

and offers education for children aged from 2 to 5.

who have completed first aid training.

GROW GARDENS

CHILDREN’S OASIS NURSERY

growgardens.ae, 050 159 9723

MAIDS.AE

childrensoasisnursery.com, 04 348 8981

Grow offers gardening services from preliminary

maids.ae, 04 339 4151

Located in Umm Suquiem, Emirates Lakes and Dubai

concepts through to finished gardens

Maids available for cleaning, baby sitting and laundry.

Marina, Children’s Oasis takes age 3 months to 4 years.

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64 BETTER COMMUNITIES Kids Cottage Nursery

POOL MANAGEMENT DUBAI POOL CLEANING poolcleaningdubai.com, 04 333 6484 Dubai Pool Cleaning offer a weekly clean service which includes checking and maintaining pH levels.

HYDROLITE POOLS AND LANDSCAPES hydrolite.net, 06 535 1118 Hydrolite offers water treatment and cleaning twice a

facilities and offers a large range of extra-curricular

private pools and spas. They can also fix leaks.

activities.

if you have young children.

follows the British curriculum.

RISING STARS NURSERY risingstarsnursery.com, 04 348 8805 Located in Umm Suquiem 2, Rising Stars’ curriculum is designed for kids from 6 months to 4 years.

TINY HOME MONTESSORI NURSERY tiny-home.com, 04 349 3201 Tiny Home aims to help children develop self-help skills, language skills and more.

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

PET CORNER petcornerdubia.com, 04 454 1305 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..

performing arts.

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

UK curriculum for ages 11 months to 4 years.

Kids Cottage cares for children aged from 1 to 4 and

extensive facilities for sports, science, art/design and

Mak Pools offers cleaning and maintenance services for

Located in Mirdiff and Umm Suquiem, EBI follow the

kids-cottage.com, 04 394 2145

areas, two temperature-controlled swimming pools and

A much-loved school teaching the British curriculum

Removable safety fences by Pool Fence are a good idea

KIDS COTTAGE NURSERY

landscaped campus with fully-equipped playground

MAK POOLS

ebninfo.ae, 04 348 9996

months and 4 years are taught the British curriculum.

curriculum and IB for sixth form. They have a large,

makpools.com, 04 323 2958

poolfence.eu.com, 055 651 5725

At Hummingbird in DIFC, children aged between 6

primary, secondary and sixth form - and offer the British

JUMEIRAH ENGLISH SPEAKING SCHOOL (Jumeirah) jess.sch.ae, 04 394 5515

EMIRATES BRITISH NURSERY

hummingbird.ae, 04 370 0449

JESS schools at Arabian Ranches are split into three -

week plus regular reading of pH levels.

POOL FENCE DUBAI

HUMMINGBIRD NURSERY

JUMEIRAH ENGLISH SPEAKING SCHOOL (Arabian Ranches) jess.sch.ae, 04 361 9019

THOSE POOL GUYS

KINGS DUBAI kingsdubai.com, 04 348 3939 Located in Umm Suquiem, Kings Dubai provides courses until Year 6.

WATER MASAFI

thosepoolguys.com, 04 339 0418

masafi.com, 800 54 55

Those Pool Guys clean and scrub swimming pools. They

Masafi offers home delivery of its five gallon bottles of

also refill and disinfect them.

mineral water on a contractual basis.

REMOVALS

NESTLE

ACORN MOVERS acornmovers.com, 04 323 6920 Acorn Movers were established in the UK in 1992. They currently work with 300 agents all over the world, offering door-to-door world wide relocations for both corporate and residential moves. They offer packing, unpacking and storage, and can also arrange both maid and handyman services. They offer one month’s free storage to clients who are moving back to the UK or into Dubai from anywhere in the world.

ALLIED PICKFORDS ae.alliedpickfords.com, 04 408 9555 Allied Pickfords offers handyman and cleaning services in addition to packaging and relocation services.

nestlewaters.ae, 800 44 04 Nestle delivers five gallon water bottles of their Pure Life range to homes across the UAE.

OASIS oasiscome2life.com, 04 802 4888 Oasis offers free home delivery to its customers for five gallon bottles.

WHITE GOODS + ELECTRONICS JUMBO ELECTRONICS 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.

PLUG-INS ELECTRONIX pluginselectronix.com, 04 206 6777

EURO MOVERS INTERNATIONAL

Plug-ins has three stores in Dubai, with the largest one

euromovers-ae.com, 04 340 3920

in Dubai Festival City.

Euro Movers offer door to door services in moving and packing for both domestic and international locations.

RELOGULF relogulf.com, 04 501 5748 Relogulf offers moving and packaging services for both domestic and international moves.

SCHOOLS The following schools were rated ‘Oustanding’ by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority.

SHARAF DG sharafdg.com, 800 344 357 / 04 368 5115 Sharaf DG has six stores across Dubai. They have a lowest price guarantee an 7 day refund policy.

WILLS EXPAT WILLS www.expatriatewills.com, 04 407 0876 Expat Wills is dedicated to helping expatriates living in the UAE to sort out inheritance issues. They have a team of consultants who can visit you, talk you through

JUMEIRAH COLLEGE

the process of drawing up a will and help you to work

ROYAL PETS

gemsjc.com, 04 395 5524

out the best way to protect your assets, including

royalpets.ae, 04 288 6684

Jumeirah College follows the National Curriulum for

property. Joint/Mirror Will -AED 4400; Single Will

Located in Mirdiff, Royal Pets offers grooming services

England up to Year 13. They offer courses in business,

-AED 2750. Please ask if promotional or corporate

for dogs and cats including hair dyeing and de-matting.

sciences, design and tech, media studies and music .

prices apply.

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