T H E
P R I V A T E
C O L L E C T I O N
2017 – E D I T I O N
At Goettling Interiors, we showcase the best of German home decor brands to provide a one-stop solution for Homeowners, Architects and Interior Designers alike. To know more, visit us at www.goettling.me or call us at 800-German.
1
UBORA Tower, Suite 3402 (34TH FLOOR)
Business Bay Dubai | UAE
CEO
Oriol Font Ariadna Casanovas
MARKETING MANAGER
Jason Hayes
MANAGING DIRECTOR
LUXURY SALES DIRECTORS
Alexander Von Sayn- Wittgenstein Andrew Cleator Luke Jones BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Dan Casey
Benedict Texeira
OPERATIONS MANAGER
LUXURY SALES SPECIALISTS
Brigitte Tenbergen Daniel Garofoli Joey Elaty Rida Jaber ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS
Kunal Singh
Sally Ann Ghai Ryan Murphy
LUXURY RENTALS DIRECTOR LUXURY RENTALS SPECIALIST
Yulia Klimontova
HEAD OF DIGITAL MARKETING
Joseba Umbelina
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Sergi Comellas Francisco Cañete
WEB DEVELOPER PHOTOGRAPHER
Lester Jonson
Annie Bagni Gregory Almeida
CUSTOMER CARE EXECUTIVES ACCOUNTANT EDITOR
GEARING FOR GROWTH Nothing forces reflection more than the dawn of a new year. As Luxhabitat faced the arrival of 2017, we paused to consider the accomplishments made across each of our divisions. We have strengthened the team with the objective to assemble the best minds from a variety of backgrounds; because when innovative thinking is shared between talented engineers, marketeers and agents, we can change the industry. We invested in our innovative digital platforms and tools in order to elevate our client service at every touch point. We observed our city evolve with major infrastructure milestones and several developers moving towards quality with the launch and completion of several new projects that will only help to further consolidate the
2
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
market. All these advances help to explain that during 2016, the company achieved its highest revenue levels since our foundation. Just as we look back, we also look forward to the achievements yet to come. From inhouse game-changing marketing and techtools, a brand new division focused on project marketing to a new property development management business, 2017 promises to deliver beyond expectation. Every company goal, every agent initiative, is intended not only as a gain for the industries we touch — real estate, technology, marketing, design — but, more importantly, for the communities we serve. Every milestone represents another brick in the future of real estate. - Oriol Font, CEO, Luxhabitat
Jithin Joy
Aneesha Rai
Luxhabitat Dubai Dubai Media City, Arenco Tower P.O.Box 450047, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel.: +971 55 979 5087 Fax.: +971 4 432 7971 Email: tpc@luxhabitat.ae Licence No 631 575 RERA 2316
For advertising enquiries, please contact us on marketing@luxhabitat.ae or call us on +971 55 979 5087.
The publisher does not accept any liability for errors or inaccuracies contained in this publication however they may have been caused. The views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the publisher. Information is intended for general use and readers are advised to seek specialist information before acting upon any information enclosed herein. No part of this publication or any part of its contents may be reproduced, copied or transmitted in any form, without the express written permission of the publisher. The only exception to this is for extracts used for the purpose of fair review.
© Luxhabitat, 2017 www.luxhabitat.ae Printed in Dubai by Masar Printing and Publishing Cover Image is by Volante. Project no 1685, Escrow account 001582087251201 DLD print advertisement permit 9595
Unparalleled performance, for all of life’s roads. Bentayga.
Introducing the extraordinary SUV. Please contact us on 800-BENTLEY [800 236 8539] or visit us at www.uae.bentleymotors.com for more information
BENTLEY EMIRATES The name ‘Bentley’ and the ‘B’ in wings device are registered trademarks. © 2017 Bentley Motors Limited. Model shown: Bentayga.
4
W W W.LUXHABITAT.AE
C CONTENTS THE COLLECTION 07
THE PORTFOLIO
Step inside this stunning home at Dubai Hills
THE DESIGN 17
EMBRACE SOCIAL LIVING
22
PICTURE PERFECT
23
HOME CINEMAS
24
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
24
STAMPA BY KETTAL
24
TABLE TOPS
First look on one of our most exclusive projects
Bang & Olufsen’s new TV is one to covet
Customise your own thanks to Archimedia Your guide to sourcing the most contemporary furniture in Dubai Have a look at our design pick These tables by Paola Lenti are exemplary
THE AFICIONADO 41
CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO
Aston Martin releases its first entry into the nautical world
42
INTO THE SEA
44
EAT THE WORLD
46
BAREFOOT LUXURY AT MOOFUSHI
48
YOUR MOUNTAIN ESCAPE
50
DISCOVER SALALAH’S HERITAGE
This Panerai watch that makes diving stylish
We give you our pick of the best restaurants in Dubai Visit some of the best diving sites in the world at Constance Moofushi Anantara’s latest hotel in Oman is perched atop a mountain Al Baleed Resort by Anantara displays Omani culture at its best
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD 65
POMP AND SPLENDOUR
Learn more about the budding new Opera District
5
CONTENTS
THE HUB
THE TEAM
79
UP AND COMING
106 THE LUXHABITAT TEAM
81
DUBAI HARBOUR
82
REINVENTING TRANSPORTATION
83
UAE’S PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
The Palm Jumeirah has some exciting new projects on the horizon
Meet the team of Luxury Specialists behind the brand
Here’s what to expect from this 20 million square feet project
What you need to know about Dubai’s Hyperloop project Learn about the new minister for happiness
THE LIFESTYLE 26
54
THE BUSINESS 99
NEW BUSINESS
Meet Dan Casey, our Business Development Director
100 LUXHABITAT EVENTS
Looking back at our events in 2016
102 THE LUXURY NETWORK
Discover our latest partners in luxury
104 RENT WITH LUXHABITAT
6
We give you ten reasons why
W W W.LUXHABITAT.AE
LUXURY CONDOMINIUMS
Live the high-life in style at these condominiums located in the heart of Dubai.
PRIVATE COMMUNITIES
Be part of Dubai’s most sought-after communities
72
MARINA LIVING
84
SEA-FRONT PROPERTIES
Properties that boast stunning views of the marina and beyond Wake up to stunning sunsets and fall asleep to crashing waves at these stunning properties
108 LAKE SURROUNDINGS
Idyllic charm encompasses these communities
118 GOLF RETREATS
Life’s undeniably greener in these golfing communities at Jumeirah Golf Estates, Emirates Hills and more.
P
THE PORTFOLIO A R C H I T E C T U R E
I N T E R I O R S
O U T D O O R
S P A C E S
D E S I G N E D
T O
I N S P I R E
WHERE LUXURY RESIDES DUBAI HILLS ESTATE PROVES TO BE A PROMISING DEVELOPMENT WITH AWE-INSPIRING MANSIONS. A master-planned community, Dubai Hills Estate is the first phase in development of Mohammed Bin Rashid City. It is the result of a joint venture between master developer Emaar and Meraas Holding. The master mixed-use lifestyle development spans an area of over 11Â million square metres (2,700 acres) and is created with sustainability in mind. The area is going to be rich with lush landscaping and will also play home to a world-class 18-hole golf course to be managed by The Address Hotels and Resorts. It will also host a vast variety of
residential choices that include several luxury villas and apartments. There are plans to include a tennis academy, with ten outdoor and four indoor courts. An active lifestyle is also within an arm’s length, with jogging and cycling tracks meandering through the development. Providing an eclectic mix of high-end retail, the development will additionally host several fine dining restaurants, cafes and al fresco dining concept outlets. The area will also accommodate a regional mall and boutique-shopping complex.
7
THE PORTFOLIO THE SPACE
AN EPITOME OF ELEGANT LIVING Encompassing top-class exteriors and interiors, this villa at Dubai Hills is a testament to the prestigious development.
8
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
SPACE AND LIGHT Ample space and tasteful design make the best use of the light provided.
Located on prime land, the estate is placed between Emirates Road and Al Khail Road, bringing you close proximity to Downtown Dubai. Both the Etihad Rail and Dubai metro will add an additional line to this development, thereby connecting it to the rest of Dubai and allowing convenient transportation options. With everything lavish and aristocratic in mind, Dubai Hills is slated to be one of the most exclusive private gated communities in townwith the aim of it being even more exclusive than Emirates Hills. There exists five types of luxury villas in this development: Classic, Contemporary, Contemporary Arabesque, Mediterranean and Modern. This particular classic villa is designed in a Mediterranean style. It has an amazing layout to allow for full entertaining space and private family areas. Designed over 3 floors, this home hosts a large basement incorporating parking, a gymnasium, spa and sunken gardens, a ground floor of two large guest suites, three family areas, an open kitchen and back kitchen with large open spaces and an abundance of natural light streaming through the property to the open sunken garden below.
9
THE PORTFOLIO THE SPACE
GRAND DESIGN Designed with pure opulence in mind, every turn of this villa is nothing short of impeccable.
10
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
THE PORTFOLIO THE SPACE
There is also a private elevator, private steam room, sauna, gymnasium and games room. The first floor is made up of a further six bedroom suites including a bespoke master suite in excess of 3,000 square feet and a large open family room. A central stairway connects all floors along with a private lift from ground to the first floor. The external plot area has been carefully created to maximise the stunning Downtown views and new golf course, giving the new owners the chance to create a version of their own style and design. All the rooms possess wardrobes as well as walk-in closets making it a total of 9. Besides this, the property also boasts a study room, cinema room, two maid’s rooms, driver’s room, dry pantry, two storage rooms, basement, three terraces, four balconies and a landing area. The views from this villa offer you the best of everything. It has partial lake, full community, partial skyline, full golf course and partial Burj Khalifa views.
11
THE PORTFOLIO THE SPACE
12
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
INTEGRATED LIVING The master bedroom is exquisitely done with over 3,000 square feet of space.
13
THE PORTFOLIO THE SPACE
STUNNING SIGHTS. The exterior of this villa looks over the rolling greens.
14
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
Mohammed Bin Rashid City, (where the development is located) is coined after the current ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum in 2012. It is touted to be a new tourist destination and said to construct the biggest mall in the world, called the Mall of the World. It is also reported set to hold several art galleries and the biggest swimming pool in the world. Dubai Hills forms part of the first phase of Mohammed Bin Rashid City. The mansions are delivered shell and core so that the owners may have the option of designing their own home.
Dubai Hills Estate Mansions 7 to 10 Bedrooms Built Up Area | Approximately from 20,490 to 33,893 sq ft | 1,903 to 3,148 sqm Ref 2520 | DLD Permit no. 1399 Escrow account 0204806436105 Price on Application The above information has been reprinted with permission from Emaar. All images are courtesy of Luxhabitat.
15
Bespoke interior design solution driven by the pursuit of perfection and extreme attention to detail, consistently pushing the boundaries of what is possible in terms of design, functionality, quality and delivery
L U X H A B I T AT D E S I G N S T U D I O Bespoke interior design solution driven by the pursuit of perfection and extreme detail, WW W. L Uattention X H A B ItoT AT. A Econsistently pushing the boundaries of what is possible in terms of design, functionality, quality and delivery
Š LUXHABITATŠ2016 LUXHABITAT DIFC, Dubai 2016 DIFC, Dubai
L U X H A B I T AT D E S I G N S T U D I O
ID
THE DESIGN
A R C H I T E C T U R E
A N D
D E S I G N
H O M E
T E C H N O L O G Y
F U R N I T U R E
L I G H T I N G
EMBRACE SOCIAL LIVING THE LUXHABITAT DESIGN STUDIO TAKES YOU THROUGH THEIR LATEST DESIGN CONCEPT WHERE OPEN SPACES AND SOCIAL LIVING TAKE CENTRE STAGE. Recently, the Luxhabitat Design Studio was commissioned with a complete refurbishment of a penthouse in Dubai. The four bedroom apartment currently is located in a central area of Dubai and oriented north west. It has exceptional views and spans 450 square metres. The current living space is divided into separate rooms; the living room space is separate from both the dining area as well as the kitchen. The kitchen is relatively small in comparison to the rest of the apartment. The client’s requirements included wanting to open and join in all the day areas to form a new “social area” for entertaining a large number of
guests. They also wanted to connect the open kitchen to the social area to promote an open living concept as well as create a massive space to entertain a high number of guests. They also wanted to maximise the surrounding views and give a panoramic appearance to the whole apartment. The layout was to be made in such a way that there was a wide area of table and kitchen island for the clients to enjoy an equally functional space. The client also wanted a very contemporary feel throughout the apartment, using modern elements and pieces with personality as well as colder materials for the formal living space and warmer materials for the private quarters. Of course, that’s where our design studio stepped in to help transform this home.
17
THE DESIGN
18
In the concept designed by us, we find an extended formal area designed for group meetings. The colors are a lot more colder and subtle. The whole formal area is composed simple interior architecture with white plaster walls and concrete flooing The exposed concrete gives us freshness and brings a raw feeling to this room, making it the perfect choice. The neutral interior architecture seeks to emphasize the purpose of this room. The views are emphasized from this room, and natural light pervades throughout. The formal area is distributed in a functional manner, with the
kitchen in the centre and a meeting area following it.All the furniture used range from a contemporary to modern style. As you enter, you are graced with a formal living section of the room which has a sofa, a daybed and two armchairs. The concept was conceived in order to avoid closing off of the areas, thus seeking continuity without barriers. The furniture is versatile enough to be moved about and the arm chairs are rotatable to change orientation. The massive table can accommodate up to 10 people and is directly connected to the kitchen in order to offer more comfort and convenience between the two areas.
GRANTORINO Jean-Marie Massaud takes inspiration from the world of saddlery and deisgn to form Grantorino. There’s a huge amount of freedom in how you put it all together. It’s a modular sofa with an exquisite, original version that combines saddle extra leather with Pelle Frau leather or fabric. www.poltronafrau.com
YARD DAYBED Designed by Francesco Rota, the elegant Yard daybed, also proposed in an elegant leather version with bronzed metal base, recall the aesthetic features of the same name sofa re-interpreting the typical creativity of the industrial design of the 60’s. www.lemamobil.com
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
ELLIPTICAL TABLE Image on the right is an elliptical table by Charles & Ray Earnes. Available at Vitra.
19
AFICIONADO THE DESIGN PRIVATE PASSION
20
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
FIND ME Jorge Herrera Interior lighting spotlight with LED light source. Available in three versions. www.flos.com
FAD Miguel Mila, 1974 Originally conceived to light the erstwhile central headquarters of FAD. www.santacole.com
The dining area is situated near the windows to enjoy natural light. The kitchen area is open and connected to both the dining and seating area. It includes a large island that can be used as a meeting point. It’s a social kitchen, which means that all appliances and cooking areas are hidden. The island consists of a space to sit four stools for informal dining. Apart from the grand opening, the kitchen has other access points to the family room and corridor. The entire kitchen designed to enjoy natural light.To continue the seamless feel of the whole formal area we created direct way that leads to the family room. As we head towards the more private areas, the materials are changed to enjoy more comfort. The flooring is parquet and there are darker colours incorporated. To the separate family room, we added a large comfortable and a comfortable space to sit and enjoy watching TV, listening to music or reading.
21
THE DESIGN
PICTURE PERFECT BANG & OLUFSEN’S NEW HD TV HONOURS THE BRAND’S ICONIC DESIGN.
Televisions do not come more beautiful than this. The delicately crafted oak wood lamellas on the front create a warm organic contrast to the dark cool glass panel and the square aluminium frame that encloses all sounds and visions with clean precision for this Beovision 14 HD TV. Built with anti-reflection glass and optimised images, you have up to 98% of clear vision. The craftsmanship is unlike any other, with ultra-thin oak wood lamellas that cover the three-way custom build speaker of BeoVision 14. It looks similar to the Beolab 18 and is designed that way to enhance its audio capability. The TV is powered by the Android TV platform, which provides fast, and easy access to an endless amount of web based content and exciting apps for entertainment, news and gaming. The Beovision 14 syncs seamlessly with the other Beolink Multiroom products of the brand. Ikonhouse: i85, Al Serkal Avenue, Street 6, Al Quoz ; +9714 3881848 ; www.ikonhouse.com. Source: Bang & Olufsen
22
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
HOME CINEMAS ARCHIMEDIA CREATES SOME REALLY BESPOKE CINEMAS FOR ITS CLIENTS.
Once the exclusive reserve of movie magnates and the very wealthy, dedicated home cinemas and media rooms are now being built into many homes. Families spend more and more time watching movies, enjoying sporting events, listening to music and playing video games together than ever before. The right room, designed to optimize your experience, has become an absolute necessity. Archimedia’s process begins with selecting the most suitable space in your home, and designing it (with the guidance of your interior designer) to meet the highest standards of audiovisual performance as well as aesthetics. This involves not only selecting the grade and color of leather for the chairs and the specific carpeting, but also making the complex acoustic and video configuration calculations that result in selecting the precise equipment to meet your needs. They work closely with design professionals as well. Archimedia UAE, Bu Ameem Building, Umm Hurair Road,off Maktoum Bridge ; +971 4 337 0181; www.archimedia-me.com Source: Bang & Olufsen
23
THE DESIGN
THE GREAT OUTDOORS YOUR GUIDE TO SOURCING THE RIGHT MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY OUTDOOR FURNITURE IN DUBAI Even though we rarely get to enjoy the great outdoors, we pretty much are assured of sunshine all year round here in Dubai. Of course, this means getting the right furniture that can sustain the harsh heat and making sure your plants don’t suffer during the summer months. With a rise in interest with self-gardening, more and more people are growing their own produce. Here’s a Luxhabitat guide to furnishing your outdoor spaces:
Blasco. DNA recoups the Mediterranean sun’s attenuated reflection that evokes a decorative rawness through its laminated aluminium structure. The entire collection is inspired by a subtle game of the light and shade modulations typical of the Mediterranean and a eulogy to the aesthetic of the shadow as understood in traditional and contemporary Japanese architecture: the positive and the negative free of any superfluous ornament. Gandia Blasco is available locally in Finasi stores.
Sunloungers Because pools are being used almost all year round, it makes sense to have a good sunlounger. The featured chaiselongue above from the DNA Collection by Gandia
24
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
Another option would be the Kettal Landscape. Its rationalist construction seeks to give order, form and structure to the outdoor space, although, in terms of function, it has been designed to give shelter: to shade
and cool or protect from the rain and wind. It is not understood as an item apart, but instead relates to its environment and melds with it. Kettal is available at Obegi Home. Parasols If you’re worried about both maintenance and finding the right shades sfor your home, Parasol Furniture located in Umm Suqueim is the place. They help set out your requirements by first visiting the space and then making their recommendations, Their umbrellas and shade systems are aplenty in terms of variety, All their beach umbrellas come with a warranty. They carry brands such as FIM from Italy, Expormim from Spain and President from Indonesia.
Outdoor Sofa
Gardening
Container homes
Forming part of a modular structure, the outdoor sofas by Gandia Blasco are stunning from end to end. Made of anodized or thermo-lacquered aluminium profiles, the mats are covered with water-repellent fabric. Extremely comfortable, they are a perfect contemporary addition to grace the outdoors.
If you fancy yourself as having a green thumb, look no further for your needs than Dubai Garden Centre. Ranked the best garden store in 2016 by Inside Out, it also manages plants and flowers for events as well as BBQ equipment.
A bit of a new phenomenon, but not completely unheard of (this is Dubai afterall) but container offices and settings are rapidy becoming parts of backyards and lawns. Smartbox is the pioneer here. They specialise in Steel Modular Construction with SMART Modules. The ISO Marine Container is treated as a base building block. With it, they build products to meet clients needs. All Smart Boxes are safe, energy efficient, environment-friendly, stackable, transportable, adaptable, durable, recyclable, cost-effective, reusable and strong,
Landscaping Nakkash Gallery on Sheikh Zayed Road also offers both modern and contemporary brands that are exemplary. They also indoor furniture. Some of their notable brands are Dedon, Serralunga, Royal Botania, Rausch, Manutti, Kenkoon, Tuuci and Kenneth Cobonpue. This Lebanese family-owned gallery hosts some of the most exquisite pieces.
Planters specialises in the supply of superior interior & exterior landscaping, offering the very best in terms of design, range of products, and on-going maintenance. They take care of everything including: exterior and interior landscaping, plant maintenance, plant walls and more.
Above images are courtesy of Gandia Blasco from the DNA Collection. Available in Dubai at all Finasi stores.
25
STAMPA BY KETTAL Simple enough to endure the test of time, the Stampa by Kettal offers practical versatillity. Image courtesy: Kettal www.kettal.com
26
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
TABLE TOPS LEVER BY PAOLA LENTI STANDS OUT LIKE A PIECE OF ART. Series of side tables with base and top made of Ornué finished steel; this particular hand brushed finishing is made by De Castelli on an exclusivity basis. When used in exterior environments, this finishing allows for a natural oxidation of the base material and a consequent moderate change in the colour tone. We recommend the use of the Paola Lenti’s winter set as to protect the side tables when outdoor and not in use. Paola Lenti, Purity, Boulevard Plaza Tower 1, Suite 803, Downtown Dubai ; +971 4 325 3737; www.purity.ae Images and content courtesy: Paola Lenti © Paola Lenti srl - ph. by Sergio Chimenti.
27
28
LIVE THE HIGH LIFE IN STYLE, WITH THESE PROPERTIES THAT OFFER LUXURY, CONVENIENCE AND REFINED LIVING RIGHT IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
LUXURY
CONDOMINIUMS
LUXURY CONDOMINIUMS
DESIGN DREAMS A HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCT OF XTREME VISION, VOLANTE IS A STUNNING DEVELOPMENT BY THE NEW DUBAI WATER CANAL.
30
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
Volante, Burj Khalifa District A 35 floor residential tower developed by Xtreme Vision, Volante has begun to handover this year. All the apartments overlook the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Water Canal that was unveiled in the latter half of 2016. Xtreme Vision is the company behind the much coveted Le Reve tower. The development consists of two
apartment types, half floor units and full floor units. The half floor apartments consists of two bedrooms at 5,000 square feet, whereas the full floors consist of five bedrooms at 10,000 feet. The half floor apartments have two variations - Type A which has both his and her walk-in wardrobes and Type B- which has a unified walk-in wardrobe and a canal overlooking the study.
Each apartment possesses exemplary finishings, including two kitchens, a light kitchen in the main living area as well as a wet/heavy duty kitchen in the rear of the apartment with piped gas for cooking. All apartments have Italian travertine marble floors in the living areas and bedrooms. The wall finishes to all apartments are exemplary.
31
LUXURY CONDOMINIUMS
32
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
The doors and fitted cabinets are in Zebrano wood from East Africa, giving it an overall contemporary look. All of these partments have a terrace that can easily seat 10 people for dinner. Built with the views in mind, it provides uninhibited views. The apartments are fitted with a fully integrated smart home system that controls, lighting, audio, AC, curtains and security.
Parking allowance is four cars per whole floor unit and two per half floor unit. The Volante development has been designed to serve the needs of discerning customers who seek a remarkable residence. Half floor (2 Bed) | Full floor (5 Bed) Built Up Area 5,000 sq ft | 10,000 sqft 465 sqm | 929 sqm
Starting from:
AED 20,000,000 | USD 5.5m Alexander Von Sayn-Wittgenstein T: +971 55 979 5087 | E : tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 3900 and 3901, Project no. 1685, Escrow account: 001582087251201
33
PRIVATE CONDOMINIUMS LUXURY COMMUNITIES
LUXE LIVING THIS CLASSIC APARTMENT IN 118 OCCUPIES THE WHOLE FLOOR.
34
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
The 118, Downtown Dubai A novel interpretation of design that artfully blends space and light, each residence at The 118 is created with bespoke elements that cater to the distinct sensibilities of each resident. Individuals can choose either Classic or Contemporary, both of which are stylish in design and impeccable in finish. These large, indulgent spaces are designed to accommodate four bedrooms, but can be transformed into two or three-bedroom residences based upon personal preferences. A tribute to timeless sensibilities, the Classic residences are designed to be private havens away from the world, offering the perfect balance of technology and tasteful luxury. Punctuated by impeccable details including high-quality Italian marble, soft fluid designs and a warm colour palette. 4 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms (1 ensuite) Built Up Area 6,600 sq ft | 613 sq m
AED 28,715,000 | USD 7.8m Alexander Von Sayn-Wittgenstein T: +971 55 979 5087 | E : tpc@luxhabitat.ae Project no. 1632 , Property Ref 3217 Escrow account: 1001896156
35
LUXURY CONDOMINIUMS
INDEXED BY BEAUTY THIS STUNNING APARTMENT IN DIFC IS SITUATED ON A HIGH FLOOR AND HAS EXCELLENT VIEWS.
36
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
Index Tower, DIFC This beautifully renovated large 2 bedroom apartment in Index Tower has stunning high floor views overlooking DIFC, Sheikh Zayed Road and the sea. This accommodation comprises of 2 ensuite bedrooms, smart systems and AC control, laundry area complete with washer dryer, large lounge area with impressive
floor to ceiling windows, open luxury kitchen with high class fitted utilities. There are modern amenities and facilities in the building, such as high speed elevators, 30th level double height sky lobby, swimming pool, health club, restaurants and cafes at sky lobby and podium level. The Index Tower is arguably one of the best towers in the DIFC area in terms of quality.
2 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms (2 ensuite) Built Up Area 1,836 sq ft | 170 sq m
AED 4,100,000 | USD 1.1m Rida Jaber T: +971 55 979 5087 | E: tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 3809
37
LUXURY CONDOMINIUMS
THE SERENE
CLASSY AND CHIC, THIS APARTMENT IN DOWNTOWN DUBAI APPEALS ACROSS NATIONALITIES
38
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
Old Town, Downtown Dubai This beautiful apartment boasts high ceilings with large chandeliers, marble tile flooring throughout the large open plan living and kitchen area. The master bedroom comes with amazing walk in wardrobe and access to the terrace. There is a separate guest powder room,
laundry room and large maid’s room with private bathroom. Views of the Burj Khalifa from the master bedroom and large terrace area are exemplary. Ipad smart home technology points in each of the rooms which control the music, blinds and more. The apartment hosts incredible panoramic views of the Burj Khalifa and The Boulevard.
4 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms (4 en-suite) Built Up Area 3,182 sq ft | 295 sq m
AED 9,950,000 | USD 2.7m Rida Jaber T: +971 55 979 5087 | E: tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 3191
39
LUXURY CONDOMINIUMS
DESIGNER DREAMS
IT DOESN’T GET MORE EXCLUSIVE THAN PALAZZO VERSACE Palazzo Versace, Culture Village Designed in collaboration with the Gianni Versace fashion house, the lavish Palazzo Versace Residences are located in a prime location overlooking the creek set in the heart of the Culture Village - the next center of Dubai, minutes from Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai, DIFC and the Dubai
40
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
International Airport. With its spectacular waterfront setting, opulence is truly reflected in the architecture, ambience and luxurious furnishings. The richly decorated spaces proclaim the transcendence of Italian design. Magnificent finishing touches include marbles and mosaics, and exotic vaulted ceilings.
2 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms (2 en-suite) Built Up Area 2,021 sq ft | 187 sq m
AED 9,325,755 | USD 2.5m Jason Hayes T: +971 55 979 5087 | E: tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 3481
A
THE AFICIONADO T H I N G S
T O
C O V E T
P L A C E S
T O
D I S C O V E R
P A S S I O N S
T O
P U R S U E
CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO ASTON MARTIN REVEALS ITS FIRST ENTRY TO THE NAUTICAL WORLD. When we think of Aston Martin, a boat hardly ever comes to mind. However, during the Monaco Yacht Show in September 2016, it released its first two boat models, the AM37 and the AM37S; creating history for the brand as its debut entry into the yachting world. This day-cruiser yacht can reach speeds up to 50 knots and is seamless in design. Conceptualised by craftsmen who invented some of the most iconic Aston Martin cars, including the One-77, Aston Martin Vulcan and the DB11, this boat is a force to be reckoned with. The exterior of AM37 features dynamic proportions in a design that is simple, yet immaculately executed. The boat is set apart by the attention to detail in every element of its design. The wraparound windscreen has been created from a single piece of sculpted glass fluidly draped over the AM37’s foredeck. With extreme double curvature, it sets a new industry standard, adding seamless beauty to the overall appearance.
Sliding deck technology allows owners to cover the cockpit of the boat completely at the touch of a button. The three lightweight carbon panels, operated by the AM37 key, fold under the aft deck when the cockpit is uncovered. An electro-hydraulic carbon fibre bimini top is stowed under the engine hatch when not in use and, extending from the aft deck, a swim platform allows for easy access to the water. At the helm, the AM37’s carbon fibre dashboard echoes styling elements from Aston Martin’s most advanced sports cars. It includes fine leather with functional features, such as the steering wheel, throttle handles and joystick in polished metals. The boat’s navigation, control monitor and entertainment systems are all integrated, with advanced multimedia functions. The AM37 also includes a cosy air-conditioned cabin, a bed (converted from a table), a lavatory, refrigerator, microwave oven, and coffee machine www.astonmartin.com
41
THE AFICIONADO ART
INTO THE SEA WHILE IT MAINTAINS THE PURITY FOR THE SUBMERSIBLE LINE, THE PANERAI 508 IS A COMBINATION OF SEVERAL OTHER MATERIALS INCLUDING A LEATHER STRAP THAT MAKE IT A STYLISH DIVE WATCH. The absolute darkness which rules in the depths of the sea is reflected in the appearance of the Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Ceramica, the new Officine Panerai Special Edition which, with its matt ceramic case, its P.9000 manufacture movement and the details inspired by the historic heritage of the brand, represents a perfect synthesis of history, technology and watchmaking design. The Luminor 1950 case, with the black ceramic bridge protecting and sealing the winding crown, is made of sandblasted black ceramic, a material synthesised from zirconium oxide powder which is both light and tough as well being resistant to scratches, corrosive agents and high temperatures. The classic shape of the case 47 mm in diameter is created by a complex series of working and finishing operations which also give it a particularly uniform, smooth matte appearance. The unidirectional rotating bezel enabling the length of the dive to be determined is made of the same matte ceramic as the case. The only colour which contrasts with the profound black of the case and of the dial is the ecru Super-LumiNova® on the applied hour markers, the graduated scale and the partially skeletonised hands. The date window is at three o’clock while the classic. Panerai small seconds dial is positioned at nine o’clock. The case is sealed by a titanium back coated in black, with a S.L.C. torpedo engraved in the middle, and hosts the hand-wound
42
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
mechanical calibre P.9000, entirely developed and executed in the Panerai manufacture in Neuchâtel. With a diameter of 133⁄4 lignes, 28 jewels, a variable inertia balance and Incabloc® anti-shock protection, the P.9000 movement is notable for the precision of its construction. It has two spring barrels which are constantly wound by a weight oscillating in both directions, providing a power reserve of three days. The movement also has a convenient system for adjusting the hour hand which can be moved forward or backwards in steps of exactly one hour, at the same time also changing the date displayed. The Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Ceramica (PAM00508) is water-resistant to 30 bar (300 metres) and it is supplied with a black calf leather strap, fastened by a large trapezoid-shaped buckle in brushed titanium coated in black. It has been produced in an edition limited to 1,000 examples. In terms of movement, the watch is automatic mechanical and executed entirely by Panerai, It is 7.9 mm thick and has 28 jewels, Glucydur® balance, 28,800 alternations/hour and an Incabloc®antishock device. The power reserve lasts 3 days, It has two barrels and a 197 components. Source: Panerai
PURCHASING ART IN DUBAI WE DISCUSS ART AS AN INVESTMENT WITH GUILLAUME CUIRY, FOUNDER OF LA GALERIE NATIONALE BASED IN AL SERKAL AVENUE. Art in Dubai has never had more emphasis. This past year, the Art Dubai and Design Days fairs alone contributed US $35 million. The city is no longer a newbie in the art sphere. People are investing in art like never before and perhaps it will be in Dubai that you will uncover the next Picasso at one of its exhibits. But beauty, especially in terms of art, just does not lie with the beholder, expresses Guillaume Cuiry, the Director of La Galerie Nationale, a gallery specialised in original art furniture made by top designers representing the 20th century in Al Serkal Avenue. Luxhabitat talks to him about art as an investment:
by global international artists and they also love to acquire pieces from these artists. UAE visitors take the opportunity of a visit to discover artists only showcased in famous museums. That’s not the same regard. The common trait is they have the same strong interest in art. Visitors are able to buy an artwork before any investment consideration, but when we are talking about price, the question is essential, in UAE like anywhere in the world.
On collecting art in the UAE
A collection always starts with a ‘heart shot.’ Always. You meet an art piece, but, in fact, the art piece selected you. Then you discover the artist, his life, his work, his story. Then you’ll learn his art and the art environment. You’ll read books, visit museums, visit art galleries. An art lover quickly becomes an Art Connoisseur, then an Art Collector. At the beginning it is a must to be passionate. If you have the budget for it, try to buy an artwork done by a master artist with an official quote. If you have any doubt, please contact an expert before you buy the piece, not after. The key point is definitely to love the piece. It’s not realistic to buy an artwork you don’t like and see it every day, every week, every month or every year. This way, if one day you decide to resell the piece, the sale will be much easier. If you love it, others will love it too.
The investment rating is essential in any act of acquisition in the market of art. Only a few pieces of artworks could be considered as serious investment. After 40 years of experience, our customers expect from us the best advice. It’s a huge challenge for us. This is one of the main reason our clients contact us. A non-specialist is often troubled by all information he can catch on the web. Art is not pure speculation, it is an expertise. I have never proposed an art piece showcased in my gallery only as an investment, but we have sufficient experience to advise our customers. When you really want to invest in art, follow the advice of a specialist. Aesthetic and emotional arguments are not enough. Buyer behaviors in the UAE
How to start an art collection of your own
La Galerie Nationale is located at Al Quoz 1, Street 8 on Al Serkal Avenue.
In my gallery, expatriates and visitors enjoy viewing artworks done
43
THE AFICIONADO INDULGE
EAT THE WORLD WE PICK 12 OF DUBAI’S FINEST RESTAURANTS THAT ARE A BEST REPRESENTATION OF WORLD CUISINES.
44
Argentenian Serves premium cuts prepared on a Parilla along with an impressive selection of Argentenian beverages. We recommend the ‘parillada Argentina,’ a selection of various grilled meats cooked to perfection.
Emirati Located by the Dubai Creek, this charming Emirati restaurant provides traditional and contemporary Emirati cuisine with views of old Dubai. Try their harees or camel sliders for a contemporary twist.
Greek Feel like you’re on the shores of Santorini at this stunning beach taverna. Sample their signature Ahtapot, a grilled octopus served in a casserole with olive oil and dried oregano. Also, try their avukuma, a grilled eggplant dish.
Asado, The Palace Hotel, Downtown Dubai T: 971 4 42 87 888
Aseelah, Radisson Blu Dubai Creek, T: 971 4 22 27 171
Fish Beach Taverna, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, T: 971 4 51 17 139
British Led by celebrity chefs Jason Atherton and Tristan Farmer, Marina Social is an awardwinning restaurant that serves contemporary British cuisine. Don’t miss their banoffee souffle.
French This Gwenael Nicolas designed venue is named after three Michelin star chef Jean Georges. Try the tuna tartare with a Japanese twist or their signature fried sushi.
Italian Offering Italian classics with some Japanese fanfare in a classical setting, Cipriani in DIFC is grounded in tradition. You can never go wrong with their carpaccio.
Marina Social, Intercontinental Dubai Marina T: 971 4 44 66 664
Jean Georges, Four Jumeirah Beach Road, T: 971 4 34 36 118
Cipriani, GV10, Gate Village, DIFC T: 971 4 34 70 003
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
Seasons
Resort,
Japanese Enjoy an izakaya style of dining at one of Dubai’s best fine dining hotspots. Reservations are compulsory. Sample their suzuki no shiyak, but make sure you book in advance.
Peruvian Serving up contemporary Peruvian cuisine, this fine dining favourite boasts exemplary ceviches.To undergo the full experience, try their tasting menu. They also offer a lovely selection of ceviches.
Turkish Popular for being possibly the best steakhouse in Dubai and the Insta-famous chef, Nusr-et offers delicious Turkish fanfare. Its sister concern Ruya, also serves delightful Anatolian food.
Zuma, Gate Village 06, DIFC T: 971 4 425 5660
Coya, Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah Beach Road, T: 971 4 316 9600
Nusr-et, Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah T: 971 4 407 4100
Lebanese This grand restaurant in Downtown Dubai offers you an opulent setting and divine Lebanese fanfare. It doesn’t get more lavish than this. Savour their harees or yalanji.
Spanish Elegant and yet relaxed, El Sur provides an excellent selection of Spanish tapas in an al fresco dining setting. Don’t forget to try their croquetas!
Indian At the forefront of retro-innovative Indian cuisine, Jodhpur Royal Dining is a restaurant to look out for. Try their aam papad glazed ribs and their achari jhinga.
Em Sherif, The Address, Downtown Dubai T: 971 4 424 3000
El Sur, The Westin, Dubai Marina T: 971 4 399 7700
Jodhpur Royal Dining, Roda Al Murooj, Downtown Dubai T: 971 4 355 9846
45
THE AFICIONADO ESCAPE
BAREFOOT LUXURY AT MOOFUSHI VISIT ONE OF THE BEST DIVING SITES IN THE WORLD AT CONSTANCE MOOFUSHI. Constance Moofushi is a unique hideaway located in the South Ari atoll in the Maldives. Located 25 minutes from Male by seaplane; all the efforts to get there just disappear as you arrive. Powder white sands, and vibrant blue waters are abundant in the island of Moofushi, but what truly sets it apart is the fact that you can snorkel straight out of your villa! The resort hosts a total of 110 simple thatched roof villas split between beach and over water accommodation, It extends into the lagoon on two frond-like strands making for quite the aerial spectacle, resembling a manta (which also happens to be the logo for the resort). Drop your shoes right at the pier, and let the soft sands sink into your toes. While away the days in a hammock at your beach villa on your own private stretch of sand or enjoy direct water access from your over water suite.
46
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
Several dining options are available with a large variety of scrumptious cuisine. The Manta restaurant serves nightly themed cuisine from several countries.The AlizĂŠe beach grill is a la carte and stunning by the beach. The Totem Bar located beneath a cooling canopy of trees offers potent drinks by the infinity pool. If you get a chance, say hi to the resident heron George who often wanders about the area and is very camera friendly! The activities are endless at Constance Moofushi with a house reef that hosts 32 dive sites found within half an hour of the resort. The snorkelling experience here is outstanding with guests likely to encounter Giant Porcupinefish, Hawksbill turtles, Orange Anthias, and possibly even large blue Napoleonfish. I was also lucky to spot black tip sharks, mantas and stingrays on my snorkel trip. Guests can also take advantage of some
of the free facilities such as kayaking, and a gym. You can enjoy a spot of sunrise or sunset yoga at the dedicated al fresco pavilion to unleash your inner zen . Though the spa is chargeable, I highly recommend a visit for a massage in their rooms with glorious sea views. The all-inclusive Cristal Package is the only way to go at this resort. It is a long list of inclusive items, which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails and snacks; as well as activities, so feel free to help yourself to the mini bar. After I left, all I could think of was only one thing - how soon I could come back!
Constance Moofushi, Maldives T: +960 66 80 517 www.constancehotels.com
UNPARALLELED LUXURY The exemplary location, stellar service and the laidback vibe are all high selling points at Constance Moofushi. Images Credit: Constance Hotels & Resorts
47
THE AFICIONADO ESCAPE
YOUR MOUNTAIN ESCAPE LOCATED ON THE SAIQ PLATEAU, ANANTARA’S LATEST OMAN RETREAT PERCHES 20,000 METRES ABOVE SEA LEVEL ON THE CURVING RIM OF A GREAT CANYON.
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort just opened in October 2016 and is first of the two new resorts under the Anantara brand that has unveiled in Oman. It is the highest five star resort in the Middle East and amongst the highest in the world.
spot years ago. The point can be booked for a private dining experience and forms part of the Italian restaurant aptly named Bella Vista. Next to the restaurant, you have a temperature controlled pool that overlooks the canyon. Simply breath-taking views from there.
the Pomegranate Ritual, which uses locally grown pomegranates, pink Himalaya salt and frankincense, The relaxation area is tranquil and almost blissful. If you don’t quite feel like leaving your room, then ask a ‘Slumber guru’ to run up an invigorating bath and massage.
Staying true to Omani architecture, this resort pays homage to it in the smallest details, from the native damask roses to the modern Islamic architecture. Each detail is subtle enough for you to appreciate the thought that goes into the hotel. Local art and materials have been heavily used in order to pay homage to Omani heritage. Anantara has successfully managed to bridge their world class hospitality with Oman.
Splurge on getting a cliff pool villa if you’re a couple. They offer the utmost privacy and the most dazzling views. There are only ten cliff pool villas, which are a combination of 1,2 and 3 bedrooms. Each villa boasts a temperature controlled swimming pool that beckons on to the canyons; thereby making the most of the delightful views. Your own private piece of paradise.
Offering the finest world flavours and traditional tastes from across the region, you are spolit for choice at the resort. Every Friday, the resort hosts a courtyard market and shisha as you star gaze at night. They also offer a cooking class where you pick the produce yourself from the neighbouring village.
Unless you pay a visit to Diana’s Point, you will not realise that you are in fact atop a cliff. The views from here are just astounding. The location is termed Diana’s point because Princess Diana graced the exact same
48
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
The Anantara spa here is spectacular and unlike any I’ve been to under the brand so far. It takes a break away from the usual and introduces some luxurious therapies. It hosts a beautiful hammam for Moroccan and Turkish bath rituals. I highly recommed
The terrain ensures great weather all year around and has some great opportunities for rock climbing, hiking and biking. I can’t wait to visit again! Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort; +968 25 21 80 00 www.jabal-akhdar.anantara.com
THE MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING This resort is situated at the rim of a canyon. It hosts a stunning spa, dazzling views and numerous dining options besides a delightful vantage view called ‘Diana’s Point’. Images Credit: Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort
49
THE AFICIONADO ESCAPE
DISCOVER SALALAH’S HERITAGE AT EVERY BECK AND TURN, ANANTARA AL BALEED RESORT DISPLAYS OMANI CULTURE AT ITS BEST
Enter the Al Baleed Resort by Anantara and you will be astounded by the beauty of this contemporary Arabesque resort. Bound to be a clear winner amongst both locals and international travellers, it’s the only luxury villa resort of its kind in Salalah. Salalah is a city rich in both heritage and culture.
50
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
This resort is an amalgamation of both traditions and modernity. Enter the formidable resort and the lobby is nothing short of stunning, completely woven with ropes local to the region.
private pool villas. You can choose between a lagoon, beach or garden view from the villas. Feel at home with nature surrounded by stunning palm trees and gardens. Relax at the exotic infinity pool, or soak up the sea view from the private beach.
There is privacy guaranteed at all of their 88
The Anantara spa is located right opposite
the main lobby and hosts Salalah’s first hammam. It also hosts razul treatment rooms. This spa plays homage to both Arabian and the classically Anantara spa rituals. The resort also hosts some really interesting restaurants. Al Mina, a mediterranean themed bar hosts some really interesting cocktails as well as a delicious spiced hammour. Mekong, the Asian restaurant serves up some interesting dishes from Thailand, Vietnam and China. If you’re interested in exploring how to make culinary fare, the resort offers both Thai and
Arabic cooking classes called ‘Spice Spoons’. Bring out your inner mixologist by exploring the mixology cocktail classes on offer. Just a stroll away, the Al Baleed Archaeological Park invites you to step back in time. Visitors have the opportunity to explore a UNESCO World Heritage site that proves to be exciting and informative at every turn. You can also explore the wadis lush with wildlife and arouse their senses in the Museum of Frankincense, all led by a ‘Salalah Guru’ acting as your guide. For those that enjoy water sports and div-
ing, they also have plenty of options and a dive centre available. Other than this, visitors can also enjoy badmintion, tennis court, volleyball court, basketball, and table tennis. Children’s and teens’ clubs engage younger guests with their own pool, You also have the option to join in with them by renting bicycles. Interestingly, the resort also hosts two resident camels you can ride on right from check-in to your villa! Now, that’s just another reason to visit! Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara T: +968 23 22 82 22 www.salalah.anantara.com
51
THE AFICIONADO ESCAPE
HOMAGE TO SALALAH Salalah’s heritage and culture is strongly imbibed within the Al Baleed Resort. The lobby is woven with materials used locally.
52
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
Specialist. Expert. Tailored. A bespoke foreign currency service offering you fast secure payments and preferential exchange rates. Saving you money, every trade.
Contact our in-house Consultant Anjulie, quoting ‘Lux Magazine’ +971 50 258 5305 / currency@luxhabitat.ae to avail yourself preferential rates IFX is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority as a Representative Office
54
BE A PART OF DUBAI’S MOST EXCLUSIVE AND SOUGHT-AFTER NEW COMMUNITY, WHERE EXQUISITE ARCHITECTURE AND STUNNING SURROUNDINGS COME AS STANDARD
PRIVATE
COMMUNITIES
PRIVATE COMMUNITIES
MAGNIFICENT MANSION THIS VILLA RADIATES STYLE IN EVERY TURN
56
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
Camellia, Al Barari With a built up area of 13,858 square feet, this vacant 5 bed villa is waiting for a new sophisticated end user who appreciates the quality construction and the green lush life style Barari offers. The property sits on an enormous 24,000 square feet plot. This beautiful family home hosts 5 en-suite bedrooms, an upstairs study/ family room with terrace, as well as a separate ground floor formal living and
dining area. It includes a family living area, a family kitchen and service kitchen, a laundry room, a basement room with bathroom, self-contained maids living quarters, three car garage, powder room, two private cooled and covered courtyards, landscaped gardens, swimming pool, plunge pool, barbeque area and rooftop terraces. This villa is truly built and designed for entertainment; it even hosts a separate building for serving staff.
7 Bedrooms | 9 Bathrooms (7 en-suite) Built up area 13,858– sq ft | 1,287 sq m Plot size 24,000 sq ft | 2,229 sq m
AED 24,000,000 | USD 6.5m Luke Jones T: +971 55 979 5087 | E : tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 2946
57
PRIVATE COMMUNITIES
HIDDEN IN THE HEART
THIS HOUSE WILL HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN THE HEARTS OF ITS OWNERS
58
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
Bromellia Villa, Al Barari This villa represents a new level of luxury living in Dubai. The entire villa has undergone a complete rebuild which boasts the most comprehensive home control system in the UAE with a fully integrated state of the art home automation and centralized audio visual solution. Facilities include full internal and external lighting, air conditioning, water heating, water features and blind control throughout by Philips Dynalite and a centralised audio and video distribution system from globally renowned Crestron. All rooms can be controlled to your exact requirements day or night and remotely. British designed Monitor audio speakers for the audio distribution, in ceiling speakers and all out door areas host marine grade speakers controlled throughout via iPads located in each room. 6 Bedrooms | 11 Bathrooms (6 ensuite) Built up area 20,000 sq ft | 1,858 sq m Plot size 14,726 sq ft | 1,368 sq m
AED 48,000,000 | USD 13m Luke Jones T: +971 55 979 5087 | E: tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 3209
59
PRIVATE COMMUNITIES
STRIKING BEAUTY
THIS VILLA IN EMIRATES HILLS WILL PROVE TO BE A BEAUTIFUL HOME
60
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
E Sector, Emirates Hills This marvelous 7 bedroom Villa is located in the E sector at a corner plot facing the end of the lake. It is a prime example of clever utilization of space and allows exploitation of allowable area to the full extent. The villa was designed by the award-winning LW Design architects. Its wooden flooring matches perfectly with the contemporary theme throughout the house. Doors are floor to ceiling, fireproof and individually designed by Concept Interiors. Kitchen has Miele cabinets and Gaggenau appliances, and blinds throughout the house are Hunter Douglas motorized. Kreon Desiger Italian Lights offers a unique atmosphere on the sunset desk and pool/terrace area, all in an extreme private environment. 7 Bedrooms | 8 Bathrooms (7 ensuite) Built up area 14,888 sq ft | 1,383 sq m Plot size 12,500 sq ft | 1,161 sq m
AED 44,000,000 | USD 11.9m Brigitte Tenbergen T: +971 55 979 5087 | E: tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 1663
61
PRIVATE COMMUNITIES
A MODERN MANSION THIS VILLA IN EMIRATES HILLS IS A LUXURY ABODE. P Sector, Emirates Hills Enter into this magnificient Emirates Hills Mansion and from the first steps you'll be taken aback by the oversized vaulted ceilings, lighted Onyx decor welcoming you to this luxury abode. Every detail of this masterpiece has been hand selected by top designers, from the Fendi furniture to the Gaggenau appliances in the chef kitchen, to the
62
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
museum piece bathroom fixtures all created to impress. The property is currently offered furnished with the carefully selected Fendi furniture and custom decor throughout. All bedrooms are ensuite and each make you feel like its own master. The home is completely smart with an advanced smart home system all digitally controlled everything from the lighting, sound systems, temperate and more.
Security cameras both inside and outside provide rock-solid security and peace of mind for your most valuable possessions. The home sits on an oversized lot directly on the lake while being directly across the private park. Overlooking the pool on the ground floor you are welcomed by two bedrooms, a large dining area, show kitchen with highend cabinetry, sub-zero refrigerators, and a conveniently located workers
kitchen adjacent. An elevator provides easy access to all floors including the basement. The basement hosts a cinema room as well as a wine cellar A chiller can easily be added to such. the other end of the basement features a private gym, a spa area with twin toilets, showers, steam room. All this directly overlooks the pool, masterfully designed for convenient access for all your needs. The basement
also has a storage room, and pump/utility room, staff kitchen, maid room, and luxury bathrooms. The backyard features an elegant Water feature that provides a zen experience. There is an oversized heated and cooled pool, gazebo pergola and barbecue area as well, overlooking the beautiful Emirates Hills lake. The rooftop terrace with bar area boasts beautiful views of the lake and Marina skyline.
7 Bedrooms | 10 Bathrooms (7 en-suite) Built up area 15,000 sq ft | 1,393 sq m Plot size 14,475 sq ft | 1,344 sq m
AED 68,000,000 | USD 18.5m Joey Elaty T: +971 55 979 5087 | E : tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 3515
63
PRIVATE COMMUNITIES
THE IMMACULATE
THIS LOVELY VILLA IS THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND IN THE COMMUNITY. The Centro, The Villa La Casa Blanca is a luxury, Mediterranean villa with a focus on large spaces, highend finishing, and extensive indoor and outdoor garden areas. This villa, located in Centro of The Villa development, has been meticulously designed and developed by Elmsridge. La Casa Blanca has a very spacious built-
64
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
up area with 5 bedrooms (convertible to 6 bedrooms) comprising a master suite, a junior suite and 3 other bedroom suites, all with walk-in dressers and en-suite bathrooms. The villa also has four sittings rooms, providing an array of formal and informal living areas. Every room makes extensive use of natural light to create an uplifting feeling.
5 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms (5 en-suite) Built up area 10,125 sq ft | 940 sq m Plot size 13,854 sq ft | 1,287 sq m
AED 11,800,000 | USD 3.2m Luke Jones T: +971 55 979 5087 | E : tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 3897
N
NEIGHBOURHOOD I N S I D E R ’ S
I N S I G H T
S H O P P I N G
D I N I N G
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
POMP AND SPLENDOUR AN EMERGING ARTS & CULTURE DESTINATION, THE OPERA DISTRICT WILL GROW INTO ITS OWN AS A COMMUNITY.
One of Dubai’s most iconic moments in 2016 was the launch of the long-awaited Dubai Opera. Stunning in shape and form, the Dubai Opera resembles a ‘dhow’, which is a traditional sailing vessel, in which the ‘bow’ of the structure houses the opera’s main stage, orchestra and seating, while the elongated hull has waiting areas, taxi drop-off areas, and parking. A worthy testament to the birth of the burgeoning arts and culture movement in Dubai. The opening night in itself hosted high profile singer Placido Domingo,
who wowed audiences right from the start. Thousands were on the waiting list for that much awaited for performance. All the critics of Dubai’s lack of “culture” were almost immediately silenced by the advent of this beacon in the Downtown area. Since its opening, the Dubai Opera has been host to a season of class acts, including Les Miserables, The Barber of Seville, and more. Cats and West Side Story are two other much-awaited and long love acts that most are awaiting for. The Opera is just not a stage; it is a versatile
65
NEIGHBOURHOOD THE OPERA DISTRICT
enough venue to host aconcert hall, banquet hall or exhibition space.
Khalifa, Burj Park, and Burj Lake.
The first of these projects released by Emaar is Opera Grand. The 66-storey Opera Grand has 60 storeys of residences, two storeys of residential amenities, two storeys of cafes, restaurants and shops outlets and a grand entrance lobby at the lower level.
Other options also include Forte, a two tower residential development. Set apart by its distinctive location and aesthetic architecture which adds to the ambiance of The Opera District. The apartments offer direct views of Dubai Opera, the lively Opera Plaza and The Dubai Fountain.
The 2, 3 and 4-bedroom homes feature spacious living areas, with most residences overlooking the spectacular views of The Dubai Fountain.With three to five units only per floor, each residential unit assures the highest level of privacy to residents. Each residence also has large balconies offering sweeping views of Downtown Dubai and the city’s skyline. If you prefer living in a world-class hotel either as a residence or investment, The Address Residences Dubai Opera is a viable choice. It stands beside the Burj Khalifa Lake, where a dazzling waterfront area is planned to encompass Burj Park. Located at the entrance to Dubai Opera, the opulent, integrated residential environment is being heralded as one of the world’s most coveted luxury urban addresses.The exclusive range of apartments caters for permanent residents, as well as short-term and longterm visitors with a choice of serviced offerings.Exclusive residential amenities such as a pool and health club are located on the terrace level over the retail podium offering unobstructed views of Burj
66
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
The all-new ‘Act One | Act Two’ residences are seated in exceptionally designed 52- and 46-storey towers that take their façade design cues from the rhythmic sway of The Dubai Fountain. The homes open to spectacular views of Burj Khalifa and the bustling Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard. Act One | Act Two feature just 718 residential units including one, two, and three-bedrooms, and a limited collection of penthouses located on the highest two levels. A dedicated promenade opens to the majestic view of the Dubai Opera with high-end retail and exclusive cafes, and rich amenities including a health club, spa, infinity pools and swimming pools are a part of the Act One | Act Two lifestyle. Also a newly released project in 2016 is Il Primo, a prestigious residential tower. It consists of large apartments, some occupying the full floor. Rising 77 storeys, the marvellous residential complex comprises
THE CULTURAL HEART Budding new developments from Emaar holds new promise in the Opera District.
119 units, surrounded by enchanting views and exceptional benefits. Amenities include a gym, cigar lounge, games room, library, movie theatre and spa. BLVD Crescent overlooks the lively Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Located a stone’s throw away from the Dubai Opera. The complex is designed exclusively by the Brewer Smith Brewer Gulf group, which has garnered recognition for projects like The Opus and Masdar City. The mixed use development houses a range of luxurious 1 to 3 bedroom apartments, adding up to over 300 units. The two towers of 39 and 21 storeys meet at the podium level and entertain a series of lush pools, intimate spaces and landscaping. An infinity pool meanders through intimate pavilions, interconnected walkways and landscaped parks, and eventually finds its way to the edge where it gushes over the podium to the boulevard below. One of the fascinating features is the gymnasium, which is enclosed in a glass cube, that appears as if it is floating
Development
Starting Price (AED) *
Square Feet
Opera Grand
2.2m
1,000
Address Residence Dubai Opera
2.1m
800
Forte
1.9m
650
Act I
1.45m
800
Act II
1.45m
800
Il Primo
21m
5,000
Blvd Crescent
1.9m
1,000
Source: EMAAR *Prices are subject to changing market conditions
67
NEIGHBOURHOOD THE OPERA DISTRICT
WHAT’S UP IN DOWNTOWN Dubai Opera has been host to a season of class acts.
68
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
on water. The ground level consists of retail stores you can retire to after a morning of shopping at Dubai Mall or sightseeing around the Downtown. The BLVD Crescent has been designed with careful consideration of the range of cultures Dubai caters to, resulting in a tower that mirrors the classic International style with a touch of Arabesque features. The two towers have been oriented so that they allow ample daylight indoors and do not compromise breathtaking views to the urban sprawl at night. There are several other burgeoning projects taking place in the Downtown area in close proximity to the Opera District. This includes the latest developments from Emaar called Downtown Views I & II, Imperial Avenue, BLVD Heights, Boulevard Point, The Address Fountain Views, The Address Sky Views and the recently opened The Address Residence The BLVD.
Square, Boulevard Plaza, The Corporate Suites in Burj Khalifa, The Offices, and Al Saha Offices in The Old Town Island. Residents have easy access to world-class hospitality & leisure facilities including – Armani Hotel Dubai, the world’s first Armani Hotel located in Burj Khalifa; The Address Downtown Dubai; The Address Dubai Mall; The Palace Downtown Dubai; Manzil Downtown Dubai and Vida Downtown Dubai hotels.Burj Park is a spectacular green heart of Downtown Dubai, where residents can unwind in the evenings or join with family and friends to watch the spectacular Downtown Dubai New Year’s Eve Gala and other celebrations. Downtown Dubai offers convenient access to the business nervecentres of the city including the Dubai International Convention Centre and Dubai International Financial Centre.
As an integral part of Downtown Dubai, residents of The Opera District becomes part of one of the most happening lifestyle destinations. They live in close proximity to The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destination. Further retail and leisure choices include Souk Al Bahar, a modern shopping mall which draws inspiration from Arabesque architectural elements.It also serves as the home next-door to corporate offices in Downtown Dubai’s Emaar
69
70
JUST MOMENTS FROM THE SEAFRONT AND A HOST OF AMENITIES, THESE PENTHOUSES AND APARTMENTS BOAST STUNNING VIEWS ACROSS THE MARINA, OCEAN AND BEYOND
MARINA
LIVING
MARINA LIVING
THE UNIQUE
THIS APARTMENT HAS UNDERGONE A COMPLETE FACELIFT TO REVEAL CONTEMPORARY BEAUTY AT EVERY TURN
72
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
Park Island, Dubai Marina This triplex offers you a new dimension of Marina Living and is fully upgraded to the highest interior design standards. Completely upgraded, As you walk in the main door of the property, you will be welcomed by a big entrance area, with the guest bathroom, a storage room and a wardrobe to leave you belongings. Just
two steps further bring you to the beautiful, custom made kitchen, all with high end Miele kitchen appliances. Natural, antibacterial oak has been installed throughout the whole home, This unique property has been completely transformed into a modern and slick design. More than a million dirhams has been invested in the upgrades.
3 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms (1 en-suite) Built Up Area 3,915 sq ft | 363 sq m
AED 11,500,000 | USD 3.1m Daniel Garofoli T: +971 55 979 5087 | E: tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 3616
73
MARINA LIVING
STUNNING VIEWS
THIS UPGRADED PENTHOUSE OFFERS GORGEOUS VISTAS
74
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
Cayan Tower, Dubai Marina This gorgeous duplex in the iconic Cayan Tower has been completely upgraded. The living room has been doubled and now includes a social kitchen. The apartment comes fully furnished, with a custom made designer chandelier and a Technogym workout station in the second living room on the second floor. All the bedrooms host built-in wardrobes and the laundry room is fully equipped.
The flooring is mostly made of a natural wood, save for the living room which sports Italian marble. This property also includes a maid’s room which can be customised according to requirements, Located on a very high floor, this apartment offers full Marina views and sea views. It includes views of the Atlantis hotel and the Palm Jumeirah.
3 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms (3 en-suite) Built Up Area 2,911 sq ft | 270 sq m
AED 6,400,000 | USD 1.7m Daniel Garofoli T: +971 55 979 5087 | E: tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 3561
75
MARINA LIVING
MARINA DREAMS THIS FULLY FURNISHED APARTMENT IS SOLD AS SEEN
76
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
The Address, Dubai Marina This fabulously upgraded 3 bedroom penthouse apartment hosts stunning 180 degree views of Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach Residence and partial sea. Fully furnished to the highest quality, this property will be sold as seen. Beautiful glass walk ways leads us into first of two living areas with full views of
the Marina. The white kitchen is semi-open with a breakfast bar area. The maids’ rooms is situated behind the kitchen. There is a separate dining area and another large sitting area to the other side of the apartment. The master bedroom is spectacular, with large bathroom, with his and hers sinks.
3 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms (3 en-suite) Built Up Area 3,404 sq ft | 223 sq m
AED 18,750,000 | USD 5.1m Brigitte Tenbergen T: +971 55 979 5087 | E: tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 3550
77
MARINA LIVING
LIVING THE ELITE LIFE
THIS APARTMENT IN ELITE RESIDENCE HAS A POP ART FEEL Elite Residence, Dubai Marina This apartment is located on the 71st floor of one of the highest residential towers in the world and is nothing short of stunning. It has been fully upgraded and nothing has been kept in the original state as handed over from the developer. All the floorings have been changed to marble, all bathrooms
78
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
are state of the art and the kitchen has been custom designed for the apartment. The bedrooms have been laid out with hard wooden flooring. The walk in wardrobe in the master bedroom has been designed by the famous Italian brand Poliform. Elite Residence is one of the towers that holds a prime property status in the Dubai Marina.
3 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms (3 en-suite) Built Up Area 3,200 sq ft | 297 sq m
AED 8,000,000 | USD 2.1M Alexander Von Sayn Wittgenstein T: +971 55 979 5087 | E: tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 3771
H
THE HUB L E A D E R S
A N D
O P I N I O N S
B U S I N E S S
I N S I G H T
T H E
M A R K E T
UP AND COMING THE PALM JUMEIRAH HAS SOME EXCITING PROJECTS ON THE HORIZON.
The Palm Jumeirah has seen some very exciting new developments to date. A smattering of new luxury developments have begun to prop up all around the area along with several retail and dining options such as the Board Walk, Club Vista Mare and Galleria. The first of these new wave projects is the Viceroy. Residences. This particular project is the Viceroy Group’s first venture in Dubai and its second in the UAE.
private residences of 1 to 4 bedroom apartments. Majority of these apartments will possess breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf and the Marina skyline. Besides this, they also have fully serviced 4-bedroom villas that face the beachfront.
The project is situated on the base trunk of the Palm Jumeirah and easily accessible within 15 minutes from Sheikh Zayed Road. Located on ultimate beachfront property on the Palm, this hotel development offers 477 massive guest rooms and suites.
Designed by Yabu Pushelberg and NAO Taniyama and Associates, the hotel will feature services and amenities created specifically for the diverse group of guests including spectacular dining venues hosted by world-class chefs and a modern spa. A beach club and a one hundred meter-long pool will also be complemented by children’s clubs, entertainment and sporting activities. It will feature ‘The Soho Room’, a world renowned beach club from Moscow, Russia.
In addition to this, it features 221 signature
The Viceroy Palm Jumeirah has three pools to
offer for the visiting residents and guest to enjoy. The main pool is over a 100 metres long. There’s also a children’s pool towards the south wing with activities within it. Besides this, the project boasts a beautiful 20 metre pool for relaxation above the spa building and gym for the ultimate poolside experience. Another project due for handover by the end of 2017 is the Alef Residences serviced by the W. Perks include a membership to their Starwood Hotels program. Located on the West Crescent of the Palm Jumeirah, this development ensures that you live a 5 star lifestyle all year round. This development was the result of Qatar-based Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co (Al Mana) and Saudi Arabia’s Al Sharq Investment. Spanning over 500,000 square feet, this development is
79
THE HUB: DUBAI
80
supposed to offer a premiere luxury lifestyle. With over 104 homes located within eight mansions on offer, this Arab influenced development offers the perfect balance between work and play. Residents can choose between an individual home, two to three floor penthouse or the whole mansion. The entire development is influenced by the wadi landscape and the historic Bastakiya district. One of the hallmarks of this development are the fact that it delivers utmost privacy to its residents.
The views offered at this development are exemplary. 43 homes feature views over the Gulf, 47 have views of the towering Dubai skyline and 14 homes have both.
A W-hotel will be attached to the development and will allow residents to gain VIP access to its leisure facilities and fine-dining restaurants, which include six world-class F&B outlets,a poolside restaurant and bar, shisha lounge and a day/night club called Club 104, created only for residents. The club includes a fullyequipped gym, fitness centre, multi-purpose yoga room, private changing rooms and bathrooms, a juice bar, four private spa rooms and personal multi-skilled therapists offering everything from massage and hammam to soothing manicures and pedicures. The development also includes a private beach.
The One on Palm Jumeirah is a promising project coming up by Omniyat. Located on the trunk of the Palm, the AED 2 billion development features 25 storeys and 90 apartments. Designed by architects Soma from New York, the entire project hosts a modern and sleek design, with its interiors designed by Super Potato from Japan.
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
The Alef is all about quality and sourcing the finest materials for your home. This includes the finest oak flooring, walnut panels, luxurious Crema Venato marble and genuine Empress Stone. Owners can customise their apartments by working with the in-house interior design team.
The landscaping of the development is to be completed by Vladimir Djurovic landscape architects from Lebanon. The apartments will feature stunning views of the beachfront, the Burj Al Arab and the magnificent Dubai skyline.
The development features four different types of apartments: Essence, Escape, Century and the ONE Penthouse- a truly one-of-a-kind exclusive penthouse that features 7 bedrooms. This penthouse currently stands as the most expensive penthouse in Dubai. The penthouse will have internal staircases and lifts, infinity pool, maids’ quarter, safe room, his and her bathroom and spa, landscaped terraces, jacuzzi, private arrival, double height areas, office space, study area, library and a kids play area. The One is as exclusive as it sounds. You will rnter a green paradise at the entrance through your private gates. Stunning water features and lush greenery will transport you to your own little island retreat. Hand your car keys to the valet who will park your car for you. Expect nothing less than five star luxury service. The lifts give you private access to your apartments. The apartments are to be fitted out to the highest standard. Luxury living on the Palm now continues to evolve with these new developments.
Source: WAM
DUBAI HARBOUR HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS 20 MILLION SQUARE FEET MEGAPROJECT In the beginning of 2017, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE unveiled plans of a project called ‘Dubai Harbour’. Holding plenty of promise, this new luxury project is going to have 1,400 berths and is set to be the largest in the Middle East and North Africa region. It’s to the left of the Palm Jumeirah and to the right of Skydive Dubai and Dubai Marina. It will also feature a cruise ship port and terminal, a shopping mall covering 3.5 million sq. feet, an events arena, residential buildings, hotels, offices, retail stores, public services, restaurants and cafes and ‘Dubai Lighthouse’. There will be both high- and low-rise residential buildings, as well as waterfront villas and houses. In terms of infrastructure, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will be working alongside the Dubai government in order to ensure connectivity via different transport stations throughout the area. This includes: a bridge that connects the project directly from Sheikh Zayed Road, a monorail system that will link to the metro from both Palm Jumeirah and Bluewaters Island. A pedestrian bridge will also connect ‘Dubai Harbour’ to Palm Jumeirah. The aim is for the project to also have three helipads and multiple water
stations. You will be able to access the island area via a road bridge, or the monorail system that will link both the metro and the Palm Jumeirah to the new area as illustrated above.There will be a pedestrian bridge with a jogging and cycling track to connect Dubai Harbour to Palm Jumeirah. Deriving influence from Dubai’s maritime heritage, the focus of the project both amalgamates hospitality and history. It is going to create an attractive destination for GCC yacht owners, who possess one third of the world’s largest superyachts. The project will have a fully equipped urban port to welcome global cruise liners and a fully serviced and state-of-the art 150,000 sq. feet passenger terminal, which can accommodate 6,000 passengers at one time. Standing at 135 metres high, ‘Dubai Lighthouse’ will feature a luxury hotel, an observation deck, and a solid, smooth façade that can be used as a screen for high resolution projections and light shows. The project is due for completion in the next four years, by 2021.
81
THE HUB: DUBAI
REINVENTING TRANSPORTATION THE HYPERLOOP ONE IS THE UAE’S ANSWER TO HIGH-TECH TRANSPORTATION.
The UAE is one step closer to being the world’s first location for a new form of high speed transport system that can enable people to travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai in twelve minutes, following an agreement signed today between Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and pioneering mobility company, Hyperloop One. The idea of a Hyperloop – a low-pressure tube through which levitating pods containing both passengers and goods can travel at up to 1,200 km/h – has recently gained attention around the world. Benefits include higher standards of safety than a passenger jet, lower build and maintenance costs than high-speed rail, and energy usage, per person, that is similar to a bicycle. Director General & Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, H.E. Matter Al Tayer, commented on the agreement, saying, “In line with the vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum – Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai – RTA is collaborating closely with Dubai Future Accelerators to support innovative solutions for the future of mobility. “This is an opportunity to help transform the UAE from a technology
82
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
consumer to a technology creator, incubating expertise for a new global industry, in line with the UAE’s Vision 2021. With Hyperloop One, we will create a new means of transportation, keeping our region at the forefront of transportation technology and innovation.” Rob Lloyd, CEO of Hyperloop One said, “Having signed an agreement with DP World in August to pursue a cargo-based Hyperloop One system at Jebel Ali port, our focus has now expanded to include connecting the emirates. As the central global transport hub, pursuing the implementation of a Hyperloop in the UAE makes sense. The leaders of the UAE understand that transportation is the new broadband, with the power to transform life throughout the GCC. We are now at a stage where, from a technological point of view, we could have a Hyperloop One system built in the UAE in the next five years. Our agreement with the RTA is the biggest step yet towards achieving this goal.” Alongside the signing of the RTA agreement, the Hyperloop One team introduced, for the first time ever, a vision that represents a complete transformation in the way that people travel in the twenty first century.
UAE’S PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS THE UAE APPOINTS A NEW MINISTER OF HAPPINESS TO ITS CABINET OF MINISTERS
In Feburary 2016, following a cabinet reshuffle HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai appointed Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi as the UAE’s first Minister of Happiness. Al Roumi is one of eight women handed ministerial roles in one of the biggest shake-ups of UAE government. Al Roumi was previously Director General of the Prime Minister’s Office in Dubai. Hamad Al Rahoomi, an FNC member, said of the new role: “I am happy with the new position of Minister of Happiness. “It’s already sending a good message that the UAE loves to see its people happy.” he said. “The minister’s job also involves coming up with new ideas and policies that would help government improve people’s wellbeing so they can have happy lives.” The legislator added that the role would help push for better services that promote people’s welfare and ensure that all government policies and legislation add value to people’s happiness especially in providing them with quality and standard lives. Al Roumi will be joined by a new minister of tolerance, Sheikha Lubna bint
Khaled al Qasimi, previously the minister of foreign trade, who became the UAE’s first female minister in 2004. Happiness is a serious job for governments,” said Ms Al Roumi. “The main job for the government is to create happiness. In 2011, the UN encouraged the member countries to look at happiness for a holistic approach for development.” Ms Al Roumi, who was speaking to news channel CNN, said: “The role of the government is to create an environment where people can flourish – can reach their potential – and choose to be happy. “For us in the UAE, happiness is very important. I am a very happy and positive person and I choose to be happy every day because this is what pushes me, this is what motivates me, this is what gives a sense of purpose to my life, so I always choose to see the glass half full,” she said. The UAE currently ranks as 28th happiest country in the world according to the UN World Happiness Report.
83
84
STROLL ALONG YOUR OWN PRIVATE BEACH, WAKE UP TO STUNNING SUNSETS AND FALL ASLEEP TO THE SOUND OF CRASHING WAVES. THIS IS OCEAN LIVING AT ITS BEST
SEA-FRONT
PROPERTIES
SEA-FRONT PROPERTIES
ALEF RESIDENCES THIS LATEST DEVELOPMENT ON THE PALM HOSTS STUNNING APARTMENTS AND IS FULLY SERVICED.
86
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
Alef Residences, Palm Jumeirah The Alef Residences is situated on the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, covering 46840 sq m, all serviced by W -The Palm. The Alef Residences comprises 104 homes located in eight Mansions, each featuring their own dedicated lobbies and private lifts. Reside in one of the Mansion’s unique living
spaces, a penthouse with up to three levels, or own an entire Mansion. All of these will be serviced. The owners can work with their professional design team to customise their apartment interiors according to their own individual sense of style. Perks include admission to the private, members only exclusive Club 104.
4 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms (0 ensuite) Built Up Area 8,037 sq ft | 746 sq m
AED 20,450,000 | USD 5.5m Alexander Von Sayn Wittgenstein T: +971 4 550 8338 | E: tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 3135
87
SEA-FRONT PROPERTIES
THE PRISTINE
THIS APARTMENT HOSTS A CONTEMPORARY STYLE THAT MAKES IT CAPTIVATING
88
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
Serenia, Palm Jumeirah Serenia, Dubai’s most exclusive beachfront residences, located on the crescent of The Palm Jumeirah as being a one of a kind in the world. Live on top of the world standard of comfort and leisure with this 2 ensuite bedroom apartment with your sun-drenched terrace. Bringing in the
outdoors with its floor to ceiling windows, walk-in closet in the master bedroom, and meticulously chosen finishes; this property is stunning. Amenities includes its open-air infinity pool and lap pool, kid’s pool and play area, and grill fire pits. Serenia cares for your comfort and security with its valet parking, round-the-clock concierge services.
4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms (4 en-suite) Built Up Area 11,291 sq ft | 1,048 sq m
AED 36,000,000 | USD 9.8m Joey Elaty T: +971 55 979 5087 | E: tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 2880 Project no. 1641 Escrow account: 0204855818104
89
SEA-FRONT PROPERTIES
THE MINIMALIST
THIS LIGHT AND AIRY PENTHOUSE IS A PINNACLE IN PENTHOUSE LIVING.
90
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
Muraba, Palm Jumeirah Constructed with such creativity that is evident in its clean lines, flawless finishes and subtle open spaces, this apartment in Muraba is exemplary. Its delightful interiors are in neutral shades and hues. Appliances, fittings, and fixtures are interwoven to complement each and the overall design and concept. You can step into your abode from the semi-private elevator.
Frameless sliding windows are made by Sky-Frame; which makes the transition from indoor to outdoor a limitless experience. You can adjust indoor brightness with Lutron’s wireless dimming system. Walk through the exclusively patented internal doors by L’Invisible which offers personalize elegance and functionality. Amenities include a great swimming pool overlooking the Arabian Gulf and the city horizon.
2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms (2 en-suite) Built Up Area 1,749 sq ft | 162 sq m
AED 5,943,102 | USD 1.6m Joey Elaty T: +971 55 979 5087 | E: tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 3752
91
SEA-FRONT PROPERTIES
PENTHOUSES GALORE WITH A PENTHOUSE ON ALMOST EVERY FLOOR, THE VICEROY REMAINS AN EXCITING PROJECT TO LOOK OUT FOR.
92
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
Viceroy Residences, Palm Jumeirah Exquisitely finished interiors, with a high spec of furnishings and materials used towards the development of a world class 5 star hotel providing private residences within the project. Viceroy Hotels & Resorts aims to be the ocean front property on the trunk of Palm Jumeriah which will not only be accessible easily by residents and hotel guests, but also
will seek to be an extremely popular destination hotel amongst the others with the vicinity. The hotel will also include spectacular dining venues hosted by world-class chefs and a modern spa. A beach club and a one hundred meter-long pool will also be complemented by children’s clubs, entertainment and sporting activities. 221 Signature Viceroy Residences grace the development.
4 Bedrooms | 6 Bathrooms (4 en-suite) Built Up Area 5,469 sq ft | 508 sq m
AED 16,276,310 | USD 4.4m Kunal Singh T: +971 55 979 5087 | E: tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 3475
93
SEA-FRONT PROPERTIES
MIAMI MANSION
WITH ITS STUNNING DESIGN AND GENEROUS SIZE, THIS VILLA ON THE PALM OOZES PRIME PROPERTY FROM EVERY CORNER
94
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
Garden Home, Palm Jumeirah This is considered the best designed “garden home size” villa on the Palm. The home offers the much-demanded features and finishes. No detail has been unmet. Very high ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, extra-tall doors, large open spaces. It hosts a large reception hallway with direct views out to the infinity pool and
sea. On the ground floor, there is also a large formal dining room, chef’s kitchen and entertaining area. It also hosts a guest’s bedroom. The first floor hosts the master bedroom as well as three other bedrooms. The second floor hosts a massive rooftop terrace. Throughout this modern masterpiece you’ll find the latest in home technology.
5 Bedrooms | 6 Bathrooms (5 ensuite) Built Up Area 6,100 sq ft | 567 sq m Plot Size 7,633 sq ft | 709 sq m
AED 17,900,000 | USD 4.8m Joey Elaty T: +971 55 979 5087 | E: tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 3871
95
SEA-FRONT PROPERTIES
BACK TO THE CLASSICS THIS XXII CARAT VILLA MAKES CLASSICAL ON TREND AGAIN
96
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
XXII Carat Club Villa, Palm Jumeirah This Emerald villa features a grand entrance with a luxurious curved stairwell. Three terraces give you amazing views of the Arabian Sea. All three bedrooms on this floor have ensuites. A massive living and dining area, maid and storage room all accompany the ground floor. On the first floor, there is a master bedroom and three additional bedrooms on this floor bringing the total up to 7-a rarity on the Palm Jumeirah.
This development hosts 360 degrees of unobstructed water and city views, a private pool as well as private landscaped garden and terrace. The number of Emerald villas are very limited at this development. At the clubhouse is a 24-hour concierge offering wide-array of services: meet & greets, tech support, housekeeping and maintenance, and as well as restaurant and event bookings. Round the clock security for utmost privacy and safety, a 24-hour valet parking and transportation services within the site are also offered
7 Bedrooms | 9 Bathrooms (7 en-suite) Built up area 11,126 sq ft | 1,033 sq m Plot size 23,000 sq ft | 2,136 sq m
Price On Application Joey Elaty T: +971 55 979 5087 | E : tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 3529
97
SEA-FRONT PROPERTIES
Signature Villa, Palm Jumeirah From the massive floor to ceiling all glass wall escalating over 3 floors giving you a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea and Atlantis, to the state of the art smart home technology, you will see why this is considered the best of the best on the Palm. The architects are considered the
best in Dubai. The private glass lift lets you see the Atlantis and beach as you lift from the private basement all the way to the rooftop luxury terrace. The entrance welcomes you with a massive three-story glass back wall exposing you to the beauty of the full Atlantis view and magnificent outdoors.
7 Bedrooms | 7 Bathrooms (6 en-suite) Built Up Area 16,000 sq ft | 1,486 sq m Plot Size 16,000 sq ft | 1,486 sq m
AED 64,000,000 | USD 17.4m Joey Elaty T: +971 55 979 5087 | E: tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 2167
COVETABLE VILLA
THIS SIGNATURE VILLA HAS A PERSONALITY OF ITS TOWN.
98
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
THE BUSINESS T
H
E
P
H
I
L
O
S
O
P
H
Y
T
H
E
T
E
A
M
T
H
E
C
O
M
P
A
N
Y
NEW BUSINESS DAN CASEY JOINS THE TEAM AS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN LUXHABITAT’S VALUE-ADDED SERVICE DIVISION With nearly 20 years’ experience primarily in real estate and dealing with lifestyle and luxury brands, Dan has worked exclusively with high profile clients and corporations. With a background of working within the British property market running his own business during the majority of his career, he understands the value of the highest quality service to his clients. In more recent times, Dan has dealt daily only with High Net Worth clients and Investors in Dubai within the luxury lifestyle industry. Dan is Vice President of a BNI Networking Chapter which only adds to his extensive collection of clients and reach within the luxury industry, including: Ferrari, Maserati, Emirates Airlines, Visa Platinum, Vertu, Samsung, HSBC, ADCB, Rolls Royce and Bentley. A skill in knowing the right connection is truly within his remit during his ongoing work developing the events, luxury, lifestyle and new opportunities for Luxhabitat.
In his new role as Business Development Director of Luxhabitat, Dan aims to build and improve our subsidiary service relationships to offer extra value to our clients, including foreign exchange, equity, mortgages and banking, insurance, conveyancing, alternative service advice, interior design, new developments and corporate promotions. Looking forward into the events scheduled for this year, Dan is looking to introduce regular programs of performance car track days, product launches of prestige brands as well as a partnership with IFX- a currency exchange that is both a U.K. and DIFC-regulated company that offers fast transaction speeds as well as reasonable rates. Outings with clients will include golf tournaments in collaboration with The Luxury Network. Luxhabitat clients will also benefit from preferential room rates when they choose to book with our partner hotels while visiting Dubai.
99
THE BUSINESS LUXHABITAT
LUXHABITAT EVENTS AN ART AND CAR EXHIBITION IN EMIRATES HILLS AS WELL AS A BMW GIVEAWAY IN VICTORY HEIGHTS’ LARGEST VILLA Providing our clients the ultimate in service extends beyond just selling properties. We at Luxhabitat tend to sell lifestyles. Starting off at the beginning of the year, we held a very high-profile art meets cars event in conjunction with BMW’s latest 7 series launch. During this invite-only private cocktail evening, we presented an art event to round out Dubai Art Season. This year, we had three lovely, diverse artists joining us in one of the most stunning, minimalistic villas in Emirates Hills. Representing the vibrance of living in the UAE, the artists were from Europe, Middle East and Asia. They accurately represented the budding colours and diversity that makes Dubai so special as a city for everyone as well as its place as a global hub. During the event, the guests were given a walkthrough of an exclusive Emirates Hills villa for sale, along with a gallery views of the artists’ work that centre around their unique visions and perspectives that elicit warmth and feeling. Bids for the art and property were open during the event. In addition to this, we partnered with BMW to give an exclusive preview of their new 7 series with the 750D. This new
100
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
model is reportedly BMW’s most powerful engine yet, with four turbochargers akin to the Bugatti Chiron. Amongst the artists were Nathaniel Alapide, Samar Kamel and Austrian artist Dagmar Braendle. Besides being one of the top 5 finalists at the International Emirates Future Artists Awards, Nathaniel also gained popularity for his sand murals on the beaches of Dubai. Samar ften works in mixed media, consisting of pages from Arabic books as she feels it symbolises the raw and rustic beauty of her Egyptian heritage; she also uses news papers, and magazines. Dagmar is specialised in various art styles, using oil paints as her medium. She started out painting 10 years ago using her home as a canvas. She improves her painting skills constantly by participating in various art courses in both Dubai and Vienna. Another event we hosted was an iftar at Victory Heights which resulted in the sale of the villa. Bids were open during the event, and the winning bid resulted in the new owner walking away with a BMW.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY DID YOU KNOW WE OFFER A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ADVISORY SERVICE? OUR MANAGING DIRECTOR JASON HAYES GIVES YOU AN OVERVIEW: Providing a bespoke, tailored advisory service to our clients from investment advisory through to commercial property transactions, Luxhabitat has now ventured into the commercial brokerage sector. As one would expect with a luxury boutique firm such as ours, our commercial team offer a rather refreshing customer-centric approach which has been lost by many of the main market commercial players. The breadth and depth of our expertise allows us to guide clients through the decision-making process, regardless of whether property is their core business or not.We act as commercial property advisors to a variety of groups, including commercial tenants, property investors and property developers. What sets us apart from other commercial property advisors is our experience. Collectively, we have extensive experience in developing commercial property of all types. allows us to empathize with our client’s requirements and in turn better identify and quantify all of the options available.
As specialist commercial property advisors, our services include providing comprehensive sales and leasing marketing services, sourcing properties (both on and off-market) for investment, representation and negotiation services for commercial transactions, advising on funding options, advising on planning restraints as well as development and refurbishment options, property analysis - including a cost-benefit analysis, investment analysis, and feasibility studies, handling lease re-negotiations, re-structuring and rent reviews as well as formulating short, medium and long-term strategies for commercial property holdings. From office leases, development land appraisal to retail space, our dedicated team of specialists are able to provide bespoke one to one professional advice. This matched with our unparalleled insight means we can help you navigate the complexities of the real estate market and build value through property. Our deep industry expertise means we can advise you on all kinds of asset classes, from industrial and commercial to retail and residential.
101
THE BUSINESS LUXHABITAT
THE LUXURY NETWORK LUXHABITAT TEAMS UP WITH THE LUXURY NETWORK TO COLLABORATE ALONG WITH HIGH PROFILE BRANDS AND SETTING THE STANDARDS FOR LUXURY IN DUBAI. The Luxury Network is the world’s most exclusive and pro-active luxury marketing group. It’s a private consortium of non-competitive premium brands in each luxury capital of the world, working together at senior director level for mutual business and client development. Luxhabitat is proud to announce that it has joined the network in order to further facilitate our business development arm. The group exists to create extraordinary, powerful and successful business relationships between many of the world’s most luxurious brands. This synergy enables its members to gain unparalleled access to valuable, pre-qualified, high net-worth private clients from around the globe. The Luxury Network generated and developd brand awareness and exciting new business development opportunities through a different approach. Through The Luxury Network, new business partnerships are created via strategic alignment, joint collaborations, product placements,
102
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
endorsements, media sharing, B2B and B2C networking, sales and luxury showcase events and numerous other affinity marketing activities. Described by the British media as ‘the next generation of marketing for luxury brands’, The Luxury Network is the world’s leading business to business and business to consumer luxury affinity marketing, partnerships and events group. The Luxury Network covers all areas of the top-end market,including: marine, finance, motoring, concierge, health and beauty, aviation, property, travel, golf, jewellery, watches, entertainment, fashion and many more. This year, Luxhabitat joins the brands The Emaar Hospitality Group, The Diplomatic Council, Mice International, XXII Carat and Royal Jet Group on the Luxury Network. Members of The Luxury Network receive a comprehensive programme of new pre-planned professional business development activities and events to maximise their relationships with other luxury brands.
The first event planned for 2017 includes The Luxury Network Dubai and Abu Dhabi planning an Exclusive Business to Consumer Client Entertainment Golf Day, Luxury Showcase, Cocktail Reception and Networking Evening for Wednesday, March 8th, 2017. During this first high profile event of 2017, we will have approximately 100 luxury brand guests, the press and VIPS.
The next event in the UAE region will be a McLaren Track day and Luxury Showcase Event in late March 2017 at the Dubai Race Track. The current number of brands in the Luxury Network portfolio in Dubai and Abu Dhabi includes Luxuria Lifestyle, Bentley, Royal Jet, RIF Trust, Serena, PrivÊ Travel Concierge, Hadid, Diplomatic Council, Big Boys Toys, XXII Carat, Bang & Olufsen, Bombardier, McLaren and Xerjoff.
103
THE BUSINESS LUXHABITAT
RENT WITH LUXHABITAT LUXURY RENTALS DIRECTOR RYAN KASPER LISTS THE TOP TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BE RENTING YOUR PROPERTY WITH US
1
3
2
4
EXPERIENCED, PROFESSIONAL AGENTS With years of experience renting and marketing the most prestigious properties in Dubai; our expert rental specialists possess the skills, knowledge and resources to professionally evaluate, present and handover your property in a professional manner. UNPARALLELED EXPOSURE Our website reaches in excess of 40,000 views per month and ranks as the top website for luxury homes in the Middle East.
104
W W W.LUXHABITAT.AE
HIGH NET WORTH CLIENTELE Since launching in 2008, LUXHABITAT has successfully targeted and attracted highnet worth and ultra high-net worth clients not only from Dubai and the MENA region –but also internationally. Every week, we interact with over 75,000 Ultra High Networth Individuals through various channels. PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT Listing your home with LUXHABITAT means that you will have a dedicated luxury rental expert responsible.
5
REAL-TIME MONITORING AND FEEDBACK Knowing that we are the only agency representing your investment, we will provide your property with the attention it deserves. We can provide you comprehensive and detailed updates regarding the status of your property, the exact number and quality of enquiries to date or just a general briefing on current trends in the market. We will also provide you with updates on the status of our marketing plan and the results. We adjust the plan when current trends change.
(L) Reference 3847 and (R) reference 3776 on Luxhabitat’s website.
6
LUXURY SPECIALIZATION As the only dedicated brokerage firm in Dubai exclusively representing high-end properties – our company is the go-to source for tenants, relocation agents and other real estate companies in their luxury home search. Our extensive network and focused market knowledge will put your property before the right people, in the right way to ensure successful results. Over 50% of our clients are UHNWIs from abroad.
Dubai in excess of 1 million dirhams including a widely publicised 6 penthouses rented in a record 60 days that got plenty of media attention.. We have also received a record number of rental transactions for furnished villas in Emirates Hills and are currently working on growing our current commercial rentals portfolio. In 2016, we rented our most expensive property; an apartment in Armani Residences at the Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai.
7
8
PROVEN RESULTS With over 50% of our rental portfolio exclusive and average rental price of over AED 400,000, we have built a proven track record with our clients as the leading brokerage for luxury rentals. In 2016 our luxury rental team has been responsible for several recordbreaking rental transactions throughout
DEDICATED MARKETING In addition to our award-winning website - our dedicated marketing team works tirelessly to analyze and target opportunities for sharing and promoting your property to the widest audience of potential tenants across multiple platforms, including the digital space.
9
DEDICATED RENTALS TEAM Often in other firms, you tend to find agents that cover both sales and rentals. However, me and my team only cover rentals as a specialisation and it is a very specific niche for us. If you have an idea, we listen. We are always working to improve our rental experience and feedback from landlords is valued and always appreciated.Make sure you have the relevant documents in place in order to ensure a smooth renting process.
10
END-TO-END SERVICE We also provide additional services that will be of use to you, including setting up DEWA, EJARI, move in management and a chiller connection. Understanding and clearly communicating the criteria for your new home is essential in order for LUXHABITAT to source the best available options.
105
THE TEAM JASON HAYES With real estate experience spanning 22 years, Jason in his role as Managing Director of the company leads the company on all aspects of consulting, marketing and sales of Real estate and New Developments in Dubai. His forte includes providing the most comprehensive advisory services.
LUKE JONES This Australian brings to the sales team a dynamic edge with international work experience. This specialist covers the exclusive Emirates Hills, and Al Barari. After a successful 2016, Luke continues to build on his network of HNWIs and aims to deliver an outstanding level of service.
BRIGITTE TENBERGEN With experience of working with over 200 high profile expatriate clients looking to make their home in Dubai, Brigitte joined Luxhabitat in 2014 and specializes in luxury sales in the Dubai Marina. Our star polyglot, she speaks over five languages including English, French, Italian and German.
KUNAL SINGH Starting his real estate career in 2008, Kunal has ample experience in the sector. He was awarded as a top performer due to his involvement and conversion on the complete sales and management of after sales for two of the renowned 5 star Viceroy branded hotels & residences. Kunal specialises in the Palm Jumeirah and Emirates Hills areas.
106
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
ANDREW CLEATOR Andrew has over a decade of experience in the local market, with a stellar performance record that has seen him ranked as one of his employer’s best salespeople. He has exceptional knowledge, deep understanding of the requirements of the HNWI and property investors.
RYAN KASPER Educated in Switzerland and the USA, Ryan is a property professional with a decade of GCC experience. As Luxury Rentals Director at Luxhabitat, Ryan is responsible for all functions attending to the marketing and operational aspects of the luxury rental team. He excels at sourcing exceptional properties.
DANIEL GAROFOLI Daniel is the specialist for luxury residential apartments. Over the past years he has managed to build a strong portfolio of the most luxurious apartments including the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Marina, from Downtown and the Palm. Daniel is also a closet social media geek.
RIDA JABER With many years in Luxury sales throughout Canada and the Midlle East, Rida is known for his five star service with a vast portfolio of international high net worth investors. Rida joined the Luxhabitat team in 2016 and specialises in the Downtown Dubai, DIFC and non freehold areas such as Jumeirah and Umm Suqueim. He also is fluent in Arabic.
ALEXANDER VON-SAYN WITTGENSTEIN As Luxury Sales Director, Alexander specialises in highend penthouse properties in and around Dubai with a decade of real estate experience. In addition, a secondary area of expertise is the exclusive development of Nurai Island in Abu Dhabi.
JOEY ELATY With over 17 years experience in real estate, Joey has first hand expertise in investing buying, and sales of luxury properties. Joey has had his own US-based real estate company for over 11 years combined with local market expertise for luxury properties like Burj Khalifa, Address, and Palm Villas.
SALLY ANN GHAI With expertise spanning over 18 years of dealing with Middle Eastern clients, Sally has a personable style that works best with families looking to find their new home in Dubai, especially in the Emirates Living areasof The Meadows, Lakes  and Emirates Hills.
YULIA KLIMONTOVA Starting her career in the hospitality industry, Yulia then moved to the real estate industry and joined the Luxhabitat team as a Luxury Rentals Specialist. She specialises in serviced hotel apartments as well as apartments and villas on the Palm Jumeirah.She has been a resident of Dubai for over four years.
L FRANCISCO CAÑETE Francisco heads the technology arm of Luxhabitat. He started his career at Barcelona-based Fihoca where he was working on UI development for websites for the Catalonian government involving Photoshop, Html and Css, including functionalities in Javascript.
SERGI COMELLAS As Luxhabitat’s Design Head, Sergi pursues perfection and extreme attention to detail in all our interior design projects. He consistently pushes the boundaries of what is possible in terms of design, functionality, quality and delivery.
JITHIN JOY Shortly after working as an Accounts Assistant for Reliance Communications, Jithin moved to Dubai to pursue a career in audit. After working in audit for a year, he joined Luxhabitat and now takes care of the financial side of the business and makes sure all the transactions run smoothly.
ANNIE BAGNI Annie is a Customer Care Specialist with 5 years of extensive experience working in a high-volume, deadlinedriven environment. She is client-oriented, self-motivated and self-directed. Customer service is an integral part of Annie’s customer value proposition and she is a welcome addition to the team.
DANIEL CASEY
JOSEBA UMBELINA
With nearly 20 years’ experience primarily in real estate and dealing with lifestyle and luxury brands, Dan works exclusively with high profile clients and corporations as Business Development Director. He understands the value of the highest quality service to his clients.
As Digital Marketing Manager for Luxhabitat, Joseba is responsible for planning and execution of all the online marketing activities including SEO, CRO, display, retargeting, email marketing, social media, web analytics, affiliates, CRM and product development. In his spare time, he enjoys travelling.
ANEESHA RAI
BENEDICT TEXEIRA
Over seven years of freelance lifestyle writing has not been able to staunch Aneesha’s appetite for fine inscription. Bringing in a blend of creativity, she primarily is in charge of Luxhabitat’s The Journal publication and online public relations.
Benny has been appointed as Operations Manager for Luxhabitat. He has a Masters’ Degree in Commerce as well as has over 11 years of operational management experience in the UAE. His role is to take the management lead adopting TQM systems.
LESTER JONSON
GREGORY ALMEIDA
Clicking beautiful images of the top-notch properties in our portfolio is just one of Lester’s many photography talents. As our photographer, he overlooks encapsulating the environment at all of our properties in pictures and truly excels at what he does. His awardwinning work has been commended worldwide.
Gregory is backed with 5 years’ experience as a Customer Care Executive. Highly motivated and goal oriented, he strives to build trust and strong long-term relationships with LUXHABITAT customers. Gregory is also very personable by nature.
TARIQ AL NAJJAR
ARIADNA CASANOVAS
Tariq is a Senior Broker. He graduated from the University of Dubai in 2006 with a degree in Management from the College of Business Administration and holds an EMBA from Cass Business School. Tariq previously worked at HSBC Middle East, United Arab Bank and Empower.
Luxhabitat’s marketing efforts are led by Ariadna. Maintaining the exclusivity and quality of our marketing tools are her forte, combined with years of marketing experience. Our unique approach to marketing has led us on to win several awards.
ORIOL FONT Oriol founded Luxhabitat in 2009. He managed to predict the change in the nature of Dubai’s real estate market and launched Luxhabitat in order to focus on exclusive high-end properties above AED 5 million. As our CEO, he continues to lead Luxhabitat as a pioneer in Dubai luxury real estate .
WE ARE LUXHABITAT. OUR TEAM IS A COMBINATION OF THE BEST-IN-CLASS AGENTS AND SPECIALISTS ACROSS MARKETING, OPERATIONS, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN. FOR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.LUXHABITAT.AE/CAREERS/
107
108
THE SOOTHING PRESENCE OF WATER INFUSES THESE NEIGHBOURHOODS WITH AN IDYLLIC CHARM, OFFERING SERENE, LUXURIOUS LIVING WITH THE CITY ON YOUR DOORSTEP
LAKE
SURROUNDINGS
LAKE SURROUNDINGS
VILLA RETREAT THIS UPGRADED HOME OFFERS SERENITY AND SOPHISTICATION.
110
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
Hattan, The Lakes Walk through the gates and be transported by tranquility. This luxury villa in Hattan has been upgraded with tremendous vision and expresses a simple, clean style. The total renovation makes a spectacular impression. The exterior entrance walk way is embraced by an ultra modern style set against a manicured and fragrant private front garden.
On entering, the lobby is light and spacious. The main living area boasts a fire feature with additional build out into the terrace to retain visual interest in the room. The living space. areas are designated to different aspects of living and entertaining.
7 Bedrooms | 6 Bathrooms (5 en-suite) Built Up Area 7,230 sq ft | 671 sq m Plot size 11,373 sq ft | 1,056 sq m
Price on Application Sally Ann Ghai T: +971 55 979 5087 | E: tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 2841
111
LAKE SURROUNDINGS
IDYLLIC VIEWS
THIS HATTAN VILLA OFFERS FULL LAKE VIEWS
112
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
Hattan, The Lakes Be transported to complete lake side serenity on entering this beautiful villa. The peaceful front courtyard gives a few paces to relax before opening the front door onto contemporary french doors that separate the lobby from the relaxing living rooms, modified into an more open floor plan from the original, but still offering three discrete space for formal living, relaxing and dining. Hosting the most desirable floor plan,
carrying all bedrooms as en-suite and of good size, with the important downstairs en-suite included. Such villas are rarely available vacant on transfer and this superbly upgraded property is one of only a handful of Hattan villas which directly back onto the lake. Ready to move in, the villa style is clean, fresh and contemporary, and flooded with natural light whilst remaining shaded and cool. Visual interest has been added with large open windows on to the striking decked garden with a modern pool.
6 Bedrooms | 6 Bathrooms (6 en-suite) Built Up Area 6,550 sq ft | 608 sq m Plot size 7,634 sq ft | 709 sqm
Price on Application Sally Ann Ghai T: +971 55 979 5087 | E: tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 3250
113
BREATHTAKING VIEWS THIS LOVELY HOME IN THE MAISONETTES HAS GREAT GOLF COURSE VIEWS.
114
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
Montgomerie Maisonettes, Emirates Hills With only half of the townhouses full facing the golf course at the Montgomerie Maisonettes, this property is a rare find, as it has been extensively modified to the highest contemporary standard and displays exquisite taste. One of the most exciting features is the huge plot and expansive green golf views, with city and skyline beyond.
The kitchen has been fully upgraded in high gloss white, with a close-able hideaway door. Smart use of mirrors brings a feeling of light and space. The main living space is totally open with a bespoke feature book case along one wall, full high gloss mahogany wooden floor and a full wall picture window opening onto the most picturesque pool and jungle garden.
3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms (1 en-suite) Built Up Area 3,150 sq ft | 292 sq m Plot size 5,450 sq ft | 506 sqm
AED 14,800,000 | USD 4m Sally Ann Ghai T: +971 55 979 5087 | E: tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 3350
115
116
WITH FABULOUS FAIRWAYS AND CLUBHOUSE AMENITIES ON YOUR DOORSTEP, LIFE IN THESE GORGEOUS GOLF COMMUNITIES IS UNDENIABLY GREENER
GOLF CLUB
RETREATS
GOLF CLUB RETREATS
COMFORTABLE LIVING THIS VILLA EXUDES WARMTH WITH ITS COSY INTERIORS
118
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
Lime Tree Valley, Jumeirah Golf Estates The Castellon is the smallest of the 3 four bedroom floor plans in Lime Tree Valley but also the most popular due to the very open plan living space layout, this particular property has been thoughtfully extended. The ground floor has a good size guest bedroom, power room, ample living space thanks to the extensions to the rear of the property, a fully upgraded designer kitchen
and breakfast room. The first floor has a large family room at the top of the stairs, 2 more well appointed en-suite bedrooms to the front of the house and the large master suite taking up the whole of the rear which offers incredible views of the World Championship Earth Course. The villa also comes fully landscaped with a huge bespoke private pool, integrated BBQ area, a spacious garage and a maids room.
5 Bedrooms | 6 Bathrooms (5 en-suite) Built Up Area 4,400 sq ft | 408 sq m Plot Size 7,200 sq ft | 668 sq m
AED 7,650,000 | USD 2m Andrew Cleator T: +971 55 979 5087 | E: tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 3169
119
GOLF CLUB RETREATS
STATELY HOME
THIS VILLA IN EMIRATES HILLS IS EXQUISITELY STYLED.
120
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
R Sector, Emirates Hills This truly exceptional stately home breathes comfortable elegance throughout. Offered fully furnished, the finish and immaculate interiors of this impressive villa would not look out of place in a European heritage property or country mansion. Sensitively designed in a modern classic finish, every room exudes gentle character without being overpowering. The overwhelming feel is deeply peaceful with plenty of elegant spaces, enhanced by high ceilings and the quality of finishes, with modern lighting, music and security home control systems. The whole villa is filled with light. 8 Bedrooms | 11 Bathrooms (8 en-suite) Built up area 32,398 sq ft | 1,852sq m Plot size 26,548 sq ft | 2,466 sq m
AED 129,950,000 | USD 35.8m Sally Ann Ghai T: +971 55 979 5087 | E : tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 2708
121
GOLF CLUB RETREATS
ONLY THE FINEST
THIS VILLA OFFERS A SERENE SETTING AND EXCELLENT DESIGN
122
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
Dubai Hills Estate Estate, Mohammed bin Rashid City This stunningly designed contemporary villa in the prestigious new development of Dubai Hills Estate allows its discerning owner to create internally their dream home. This contemporary style property has a amazing layout to allow for full entertaining space and private family areas. Designed over 3 floors with a large basement incorporating parking, gymnasium, spa
and sunken gardens, a ground floor of large guest suite, three family areas, show kitchen and back kitchen with large open spaces and an abundance of natural light streaming through the property to the open sunken garden below. The first floor is made up of a further 5 bedroom suites including a bespoke master suite in excess of 3,200 square feet and a large open family room. Dubai Hills Estate is an exciting upcoming community.
7 Bedrooms | 9 Bathrooms (7 en-suite) Built Up Area 25,872 sq ft | 2,403 sq m Plot Size 39,295 sq ft | 3,650 sq m
Price on Application Jason Hayes T: +971 55 979 5087 | E: tpc@luxhabitat.ae Property ref 2513
123
LLUXHABITAT U X H A B NEWS I TAT
FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA STAY UPDATED WITH LUXHABITAT NEWS AND OUR LATEST LISTINGS, EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS. Find us across Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus and Instagram to receive up to date information on how the Dubai residential market is evolving. Our website is additionally on the way to becoming mobile-responsive. As a technology-forward company, Luxhabitat aims to develop a strong social media brand identity. Over the years, we have developed our own brand identity and set a different standard for how
124
W W W.LU X H A BI TAT. A E
luxury properties are being marketed and sold in the Dubai residential market. We have invested to develop our technology, marketing, public relations, and content teams in-house, unlike other real-estate companies who choose to outsource the same. This way, we truly represent our brand as niche, because everything has the Luxhabitat style, brand and attitude.
© © LUXHABITAT LUXHABITAT 2016 2016 DIFC, DIFC, Dubai Dubai
L U X H A B I T AT D E S I G N S T U D I O Bespoke interior design solution driven by the pursuit of perfection and extreme attention to detail, consistently pushing the boundaries of what is possible in terms of design, functionality, quality and delivery
W W W. L U X H A B I T AT. A E
W W W. LUXH A B ITAT. A E