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Autumn is fast approaching, and while

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ever), it does mean that a new wave

of gorgeous trends will hit the home

shops. If you want to update your décor

for the coming season get the lowdown

on what’s hot in our Autumn/Winter

Trend Report on page 34. That’s not

all: Kens Gourge introduces you to

some inspiring overseas talent in

this month’s Designer Spotlight, the

London look is calling on page 38, and

personal stylist Kelly Lundberg shows

you how to get a high-fashion home on

Palm Jumeirah. Fancy moving there

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and apartments to rent and buy, on

The Palm and elsewhere around city.

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Contents

Home

House

14. The Design DigestSee what’s new in the world

of home interiors this month

19. September WishlistGet back to school with these

fun home office accessories

20. One to WatchThis new furniture company

will realize your dreams

23. Designer SpotlightDiscover talented surface

designers via Kens and Co.

24. Through the KeyholeTour Kelly Lundberg’s

fashionable Palm apartment

47. Property of the MonthEnjoy a private beach at this

luxurious villa on The Palm

48. On the MapFind your way around Dubai

with our colour-coded map

50. Market WatchThe luxury sector continues

to perform, says our expert

52. Move to Silicon OasisFind out why DSO is like a

quiet village community

53. Property PicksThese four-bedroom villas

are family-friendly options

29. Buy the LookDress your home to impress

with these stylish pieces

34. A/W Trend ReportTake note of these hot trends

for autumn/winter 2014

38. London CallingGet that Cool Britannia vibe

with these emblematic items

40. Everybody’s Gone SurfingBuying gorgeous furniture

online is just a click away

42. Show-Stopping Dishes Cook the best lamb cutlets

with Qbara’s secret recipe

56. Move to the MarinaThe best views and lifestyle

are on offer in Dubai Marina

58. Go DowntownLive next to the icons of

Dubai in these apartments

62. An Expat HavenJLT is popular with expats

looking for convenience

71. Ask the AgentToni Loureiro reveals the

highlights of living in JBR

80. Better Homes’ Lust-HaveCook on the right note with

Elica’s latest high-tech hood

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Home

A breath of fresh airAnyone with a touch

of cabin fever can

breathe a sigh of relief

as we start to leave the

hot and sticky summer

months behind. It’s time

to think about our gardens

– and staying in them for

longer than the two minutes

it takes to run to the car.

Bringing the inside out is still a

hot topic, with a heavy focus on the

kitchen and all its social values. This

year gardens are more gastronomically

inclined, with pizza ovens and built-in

barbecues proving more popular than ever.

While the Middle East loves beige and white,

monochrome, colour-syncing florals and metallics

are also trends to watch out for come wintertime. It

might be getting cooler but its also getter brighter.Inse

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The Design DigestWhat’s new in the world of interiors

THE ICING ON THE CAKEBe the next Mary Berry after a visit to the new

Wilton Baking and Cake Decorating Store in Gold

and Diamond Park on Sheikh Zayed Road. Tavola

has opened the store – the first in the Middle

East – with a fully-equipped classroom to cater

to bakers and cake decorators of all skill levels.

wilton.com

A short course to a long careerBudding interior designers can enhance their knowledge of residential and professional design this month, with a choice of workshops courtesy of Full Circle Design. Creative director Sharon Conneely will guide you through colour theory, table settings, creating distinct styles and festive décor, as well as making moodboards and swatches. AED470 per workshop, at Ductac, Mall of the Emirates. fullcircle-design.com

The building blocks of the gardenFiore Rosso has added a bright collection to its showroom of beautiful outdoor furniture on SZR. The Lego-like Modi seat is a unique concept built from a new easy-clean material with customisable seating options. Relaxing on a red chair, blue-and-white chaise or multi-coloured sofa is entirely up to you. Changing styles is child’s play – simply swap the interchangeable sections of the seat and back, adding and building like you would with Lego. fiore-rosso.com

> Rich collectors are not the only ones able to

adorn their walls with beautiful artwork, with

Fann-À-Porter’s Art For All initiative selling

pieces from AED500 up to AED5,000. Hurry,

the scheme ends soon. Kempinski Hotel, Mall

of the Emirates; facebook.com/fannaporter

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WE’RE IN PARADISEBH’s favourite design

icon Philippe Starck

has opened Le Paradis

Du Fruit at The Beach,

JBR, with modern

architecture inspired

by the Garden of Eden.

The famous Parisian

has created a feast for

the eyes with stainless

steel trees and Murano

glass fruit-shaped lights,

inviting diners inside to

enjoy a fusion of French

and Arabic cuisine.

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White almonds are more than just a sweet wedding favour since Sarah Farah launched her aptly named wedding registry company in Media City. White Almonds is the first personalised luxury wedding registry in the GCC region with customised interior design ideas and endless gift ideas including furniture, home accessories and art. white-almonds.com

> Cityscape Global is back at Dubai World Trade Centre, between September 21 and 23. The lucrative real estate exhibition will showcase the next round of developments to plaster the billboards on SZR, futuristic communities to catch our eye, and yet more golfing estates to putt investors’ hands in their wallets. cityscapeglobal.com

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1. Desk accessories, prices vary, MUJI 2. Studio Job paper desk, POA, Moooi via BinHendi 3. Lucky sticky pad holder and pen lid pen holder, AED68 and AED77, j-me.com 4. Campo Marzio stationary, from AED150, Bloomingdale’s Home

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Do you think you could give Nada

Debs a run for her money? If you’ve

got a sketchbook of furniture designs

scribbled away in your head then help

is at hand to realize those ideas. A new

bespoke furniture service has launched

in the city, looking to create unique

pieces in order to make clients’ homes

truly individual, down to the last door

handle. “Part of KnightsWood’s charm

is that customers are able to design

their own bespoke furniture,” says

managing director Simon Crossland.

“By offering this additional service

we can both see and appreciate how

talented and creative the residents

of Dubai can be.” Despite its fledging

status the luxury furniture and joinery

business is already equipped with a

staggering 400+ employees, operating

in Al Quoz and Dubai Investment

Park. After the design team creates

the concept a crew of highly skilled

carpenters bring the furniture and

fittings to life, finishing details by

hand, before they’re carefully installed

in their new home. While Crossland

commends the flourishing hospitality

market in the UAE for drawing the

company here, private properties

already form a strong client base, as

well as luxury hotels, retail space and

offices. www.knights-wood.com

One to watch

Realize your dream designs

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When did surfaces get so interesting?

While my childhood was spent picking

cheap anaglypta out from underneath

my fingernails, I’m now surrounded by

walls embellished with beauty, surfaces

that ripple with innovation and floors

that glitter with gold, quite literally.

I’m standing in the office of Kens and

Company, in Business Bay, which

is packed with swatches, tiles and

samples from designers dotted around

the world.

Kens Gourgue, the company director,

describes himself as the middleman

between the client and the artists and

designers he’s affiliated with. Because

of his relationship with them, he can

connect a client in the Middle East to

glass artists in America, metalworkers

in Canada and carpet makers in

Europe, holding many solutions in a

hand that stretches around the world.

“At the moment I’m working

on a project where the client is in

Kazakhstan, the interior designer and

myself are here, and the solution is in

Canada. In this instance, the project

requires a Japanese feel so I served as

an introduction to Gorman Studios,

a Canadian company that specialises

in glass surfaces. I’ve asked them to

create some samples with chinoiserie

and references to Turkey because the

client is Turkish.

“It’s much easier for everyone to

have me in the middle making sure

we’re all on the same page. I stay true

to what the client wants by suggesting

the materials, style and colours

and working with the designer and

the supplier to create samples with

different colourways or patterns.”

Kens and Company receives requests

for all sorts of finishes and for all sorts

of projects – which is not surprising for

the Middle East, a market renowned

for extrovert architecture, flamboyance

and an abundant use of marble and

gold. What has been a memorable

project? “A client in Abu Dhabi asked

for travertine tiles filled with gold

glitter, to use on the walls and the

floors,” he recalls, with a smile. I

look dubiously at him – this does not

sound sleek and sophisticated. “Gold

glitter actually goes very well with

Kens and Company provides a portal to surface designers around the world

Designer Spotlight

the warm colours of travertine, it can

look very subtle and it’s durable,” he

assures me, while reaching for the

samples. I’m surprised – the colours

really do complement each other and

it’s tastefully done, with tiny specks

of glitter covering small squares of

travertine.

Another surprise was Mihaela

Damian’s signature pearl panels.

Kens pulls out a slab of lightweight

concrete adorned with large pearl balls,

measuring about an inch wide. Ever

the sceptic, I tell him I can’t visualise

how this could be used. In many ways,

as it turns out, including stunning art,

hidden doors and floating headboards.

Kens points to photographs from the

Romanian artist that display her

pearl panels in situation: a shower

of white pearls glow as they cascade

down a bathroom partition; a painting

of an African woman comes to life on

a floating bedroom headboard, where

her intricate headdress and necklaces

are bejewelled with bronze balls;

meanwhile, a library door is secretly

hidden behind a galloping horse.

“We work with a lot of artists but

nowadays they are willing to customise

where they can to suit the client’s

requests,” he concludes. “Not only is

this more creative for them but the

client can achieve what they want, no

matter how challenging it may seem.”

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My style at home is simple but with pops of colour and statement walls


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BUY THE LOOKLike Kelly’s style?

Dress your home with these statement pieces

FashionableAccessories

BLACK ‘N’ BRIGHT

A FAMILY AFFAIR

Jewellery boxes, POA,

Katherine Pooley

Jimmy Choo Walker peep-

toe booties, AED5,510,

Neiman Marcus

L’Objet cake plate,

AED1,750, Bloomingdale’s

Home

Hoda Estifaee long beaded

necklace, AED190, virgule-

shop.com

1. Floral cushions, AED145 each, Zara Home 2. Green floral deco cushion, AED35, Homes R Us 3. Casa glamour cushion, AED2,025, OTT 4. DonGiovanni Fondo sofa, POA, Natuzzi Italia

5. ‘Love’ letters, AED29 each, Homes R Us 6. Acrylic photo frames, prices vary, Crate and Barrel7. Family clock, AED49, Pan Emirates Home 8. Saint Germain walk-in closet by Tommaso Sartori, POA, Boffi at Purity

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Find out how stylish the experts are in their own homes

My style

Mikdad Babhrawala The director of

Western Furniture

has a home filled with

memories abroad

Where are you from? I’m

Indian and have been in Dubai

for almost three decades. It has been

wonderful to watch the transformation

of Dubai and the amalgamation of

Eastern and Western cultures here.

Where do you live? I live in an airy

four-bedroom apartment overlooking

the beautiful Deira Creek. I live with

my wife Maleka; our daughters are

married and our sons are following

their careers around the world.

Sum up your style: My home is a mix of

classic and modern styles. We reflect

various cultures in our space.

What inspires this? My travels and all

the new experiences along the way. I

enthusiastically enjoy exploring the

world and learning about the different

cultures I come across.

Which is your favourite room? The living

room because my wife and I entertain

a lot. Our friends love lounging on the

Natuzzi sectional sofa over a game of

cards or karaoke.

What is your favourite item? We have

created a ‘Wall of Souvenirs’. Through

all my travels, either on business or

vacation, we have amassed a large

amount of art, sculpture and other

items. We have artfully arranged these

on one wall of our living area.

Who is your favourite designer? Pasquale

Natuzzi is one person I admire for

his constant innovation at Natuzzi as

well as on a personal level. With their

unique style Italian designers hold a

special place in my heart.

What Western Furniture items do you own? Being a one-stop shop, Western

Furniture has entered every room

except the kitchen and bathroom. I

have been associated with Western

Furniture for the last 24 years and I

have grown with the company; 80%

of my style is influenced by Western

Furniture and the remaining 20% from

my travels with my wife.

Five of the bestIt’s a jungle out there…

Tiger cushion, AED29, Pan

Emirates Home

Diane von Fürstenberg

Python Glory rug,

AED6,070/m², The

Rug Company

Van Thiel elephant

ornaments, AED975 each,

Bloomingdale’s Home

Three-piece rainbow giraffe

breakfast set, AED29, Home

Centre

Animal print vases, from left:

AED155, AED209, AED155,

Zara Home

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Ask the Italian experts

Try these recipes, says Francesco Guarracino, executive chef at Bice Mare

There are several variations of making

pasta, for instance:

1. Classic fresh pasta, with the

ingredients of 1kg ‘00’ flour and 10

whole eggs. This is the perfect recipe

for filling pasta like ravioli, tortellini,

cappelletti, cappellacci and lasagna

sheets, as the pasta needs to be elastic.

2. My favourite recipe, with 1kg ‘00’

flour and 40 egg yolks. This is very rich

in flavour and has a good texture that

is great for long pasta like tagliatelle,

pappardelle, fettuccine and tagliolini.

3. Fresh pasta with different flavours:

Start with the classic recipe and then

add 100 grams of flavouring – try

tomato paste, spinach puree, pumpkin

squash puree or squid ink. Then reduce

the initial 1kg by 100 grams.

To make these pasta types follow this

method: first, place the flour on a

table. Make a well in the centre and

break the eggs into it. Beat the eggs

with a fork until smooth, and then

incorporate the flour a little at a time

until everything is combined. If you’re

adding a flavour mix it in with the

flour and eggs. Work it for 15 minutes

– pulling and squashing it again and

again – until you have a smooth lump

of dough. Cover the dough and allow it

to rest for about 30 minutes.

Dust your work surface with some

‘00’ flour. Take a lump of pasta dough

the size of a lemon and press it out flat

with your finger. Set the pasta machine

to its widest setting and roll the lump

of pasta dough through it. Lightly

dust the pasta with flour if it sticks.

Click the machine down a setting and

roll the pasta dough through it again.

Fold the pasta in half, click the pasta

machine back up to the widest setting

and roll the dough through once more.

Work it through all the settings on the

machine, from the widest down to the

narrowest.

Once you’ve rolled your pasta you

need to shape it straight away for

filling pasta – don’t leave it more than

a minute or two before shaping it. You

can lay the pasta over a damp tea towel

to stop it from drying. For long pasta

it’s better to let the pasta dry for one or

two hours before cutting it into strips

as it will cook better this way.

“My mother is Italian and I’d love to know how to make pasta from scratch.” Aldo Orsini

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that the leather is softer to touch and

richer in appearance. Treated leather

has excellent durability so it is quite

commonly used.

In addition, Italian tanners are

known to be the best. Fabrics created

in Italy adhere to many mandatory

standards, such as colourfastness to

light, Martindale Abrasion (a method

that tests the abrasion resistance

and pilling properties of textiles)

and cigarette tests – these are a few

quality assurance tests to look for. The

product’s fabric composition is very

important as wool will not work well

here in the Gulf.

Furniture is similar to capital

investment. When buying something

that is a relatively high investment,

one must ensure that the brand

itself is trustworthy. A brand that

offers warrantees is one that says,

“we are here for you”, and conveys

confidence in the product. You may

want to look at the after-sales support

as well as certain manufacturing

processes followed by the brand. ISO

9001 for processes and ISO 14001 for

environmental protection are important

certifications to consider. Other

certifications may range from recycling

water and other materials, reduced CO²

emissions and non-use of child labour.

A reputable company will adhere to

most standards.

Furniture has now become dynamic

in its usage. Built-in music, screens,

massage, reclining, temperature control

and smart technology can feature

in today’s innovative sofas. Lastly,

different people have different needs.

Look for a sofa that satisfies your

preferences for style, comfort, material,

ethics, warrantees or technology.

“I’ve heard Italian sofas offer great quality. What are their strengths?” Ehab Fakhoury

Italian tanners are the best, says Gayatri Dongre, brand manager at Natuzzi

Italians are known for their style

and design in food, fashion, cars, art

and furniture. They always strive for

perfection. A ‘will fly’ attitude doesn’t

exist with them so quality is a must and

not an option to be achieved. Regarding

sofas, Italy is geographically well

suited to source materials like leather

from within Europe or Argentina.

The quality of hides depends on the

source. Fewer scars are found on a

European source so the treatment

done is to the minimum. This ensures

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TREND REPORT: A/W 2014Even though it’s still hot outside autumn is fast approaching,

bringing with it a new season of stylish trends for the fashionable

home. Subtlety is out the window – think bold African prints,

luxury metallics and statement colours.

What’s en vogue

Lina Helmer is head of design at En

Vogue, a new luxury furniture store

that opened in Jumeirah last month.

Here, she reveals her top ten hits for

the home this autumn/winter:

1. Metallics2. Grey3. Black and white4. Cobalt and Grecian blue5. Mid-century modern furniture6. Art photography7. Art deco 8. 1980s’ pastel colours 9. Olive green10. Brass

While brass has been a popular trend

for a while in terms of metal finishes,

yellow-gold and silver will be coming

through as the metallic tones of choice

on fabrics and wallpapers. There’s

been a lot of beige and taupe in Dubai

for a number of years but grey and

charcoal will become the new neutral

colours. They’re warm and add depth

to a room, while beige has become a

little boring. Black and white has been

a popular micro trend for a while and

we saw a lot of monochrome at Milan’s

Salone del Mobile in April as well as

art photography. These will focus on

poolside pictures, which are perfect

for homes in the UAE. Meanwhile,

furniture will be inspired by the

mid-century modern and art deco

movements. We’ll see Mediterranean

blue pair with crisp white, a look

that’s quite Grecian and very fresh.

Cobalt blue will be big next year, also

teamed with white, as well as pastel

colours from the 1980s and olive green.

There will be a real mix of styles and

periods, and the 1940s’ and 1950s’ looks

that we’ve seen on the catwalks will

influence home trends, too.


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The callof thewild

Milan’s Salone

Internazionale del Mobile

offers an annual indicator of what

will become fashionable for homeware,

furniture, textiles, prints and patterns,

materials, finishes and colours. Lina

recalls black and white from her

visit to the show in April, while BH

Magazine touted overstatement and

Africa in its post-show trend report.

At the exhibition Moooi showcased a

number of new collaborations from

its Unexpected Welcome tour, which

reflected five continents around the

world. The L’Afrique carpet, designed

by Studio Job for Moooi, is a colourful

swirl of African iconography, with

tribal masks and deadly snakes

swallowed up by dense jungle foliage.

The husband-and-wife team behind

Studio Job describe the carpet as a

place to hide away, into the tropical

jungle of your subconscious, with its

intricate ramifications of feelings,

fears and longing – a place where

anything can happen. Since April the

call of the wild has roared louder and

louder. Over the summer we saw exotic

jungle themes

sporting bright

palm leaves and

pop-art parrots. This has

matured into animal prints,

leather hides and safari colours.

This sense of adventure is captured

in the new autumn/winter collections

launched by the likes of shopping-mall

favourites Crate and Barrel and Zara

Home. Tribal patterns and earthy colours

dance across textiles, on cushions, rugs,

throws and napkins. Crate and Barrel

keeps wood untreated for a natural look

that’s raw and tactile. Jungle explorers

will be attracted to the baskets woven

from plant fibres and rope at Zara

Home, and the vases sporting giraffe

patterns and leopard prints.

Souda Kawa dishes, bespokeglobal.com; left: Pixel Adonized furniture, Boca do Lobo

Studio Job for Moooi


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Damask is back

In a recent interview with BH

Magazine, Ethan Allen’s design team

manager George Foster hinted at

damask drapes making a comeback

this autumn. Since then we haven’t

been able to get away from the

Byzantine weaves of flowers and

fauna delicately woven into damask

silks and satins. Wallpaper specialist

Elanbach has released a new collection

called Pardalote Damask 2014 as

part of its eclectic Bohemia range.

We can expect damask’s comeback

to mix traditional and contemporary

aesthetics with aplomb – in line with

the new style of eclecticism that merges

periods and styles to create a look

that’s modern-antique. While damask

patterns are traditionally found on

wall coverings, this year they’ll also

pop up on unexpected surfaces. Villeroy

& Boch’s contemporary Memento

bathroom collection has undergone a

recent makeover, with the Memento

Premium range sporting platinum

damask-inspired patterns on its sinks

– incorporating the trend for metallics,

too. Taking this one step further is the

flamboyant shoe-shaped bathtub from

Sicis. In line with the overstatement

micro-trend witnessed in Milan, the

Audrey tub takes bathing to new

heights. Its glass mosaic tiles have been

arranged to form the outline of a large

fern leaf, a signature damask motif.

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On the other side of the drawing board

lie the micro trends – used in small

quantities they’ll have a big impact in

the home. Katherine Stealey Tranter,

founder and interior designer at KST

Interiors in Business Bay, picks her

favourite micro trends to watch out for:

Tartan This is the most surprising

trend to come here from Europe.

Colourways are either bright and

clashing or neutral. The traditional

wool weave isn’t ideal for the UAE

but it can be incorporated through

cushions, throws and a feature fabric

used on small armchairs and poufs.

Warwick Fabrics from Australia has a

good range of non-scratchy tartans.

Indigo The hot colour from the

summer, blue, is still trending in all

its shades, but going into the cooler

months the inky tones of Indigo will

start to take a leading role.

Neons Bright colours are still of the

moment but instead of using multiple

colours to clash you should use just one

or two and pair with dark grey, which

will complement the acidity of the neon

tones. Think of this when choosing your

bright tartans!

Chevron A huge pattern in all the

new fabric collections (see Osborne

and Little, Designers Guild). No longer

just two-tone it’s become much more

playful by using several colours and

integrating stripes. A great and easy

way to introduce both colour and

pattern to your home.

Ethnic prints This is still hanging in

there as a design trend for A/W but

with more fusion and hints of ethnicity

rather than all-out tribal. Go for dark

timbers, natural woods and kilim rugs.

Natural neutrals Relaxed cottage

meets the Hamptons – a look that’s

more refined than shabby chic. Think

painted plantation shutters, worn

leathers and neutral colours with

interest built up through layers of

texture rather than colour.

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London CallingThe famous London Design Festival kicks off this month

but it’s not just English expats who can rock that Cool

Britannia vibe here in the UAE. Get the look with these

emblematic accessories.

A gallery of rock ‘n’ roll…From September 13 LDF turns the capital

into a gateway of international creativity.

Over two weeks designers will dot the

pop-up studios and parks will bloom with

sculptural installations. These creative gates

are actually open all year round for tourists

keen to soak up some historical art and

culture. Not only are the city’s many public

galleries and museums free, they’re also

full of national history or contemporary art

and innovations. Andrew Martin’s Gallery

wallpaper, left, transports the National

Portrait Gallery to the UAE with depictions

of classic artworks, from The Normans to The

Tudors. Established in 1978, Andrew Martin

is a national treasure and its designs are

steeped in British culture. Take the Pinboard

wallpaper, above, also from the Museum

Collection, which features iconic posters of

John Lennon and concert stubs for The Who.

While The Beatles’ famous ‘money can’t buy

me love’ lyric might be true, 345 dirhams

can buy you a roll of this vintage wallpaper,

which we love.

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It’s the year of the bus!While we’re all public transport snobs here, over

in The Big Smoke the red bus is as much a part

of England’s national identity as the Queen and

the postage stamp. This year marks the centenary

of the B-Type bus carrying troops to the frontline

of World War One, and 60 years since the iconic

its respects to this stalwart of transport with a

graphic London range.

Flying the flagFive years ago the iconic Union Jack jumped from

patriotic trend that every house was in danger

of looking like a souvenir shop. Thankfully, this

was saved by some quirky reworks and bright

colourways. Made in Al Quoz, Maria Iqbal’s Riot

DIFC subtly is key in Alexander McQueen’s latest

collection for The Rug Company.

Time for tea Cream teas aren’t just a tasty snack, they’re an

institution. Many arguments have ensued over the

‘correct’ pronunciation of scone and whether you

Will’s royal wedding took tea-party fever to new

extremes, and neighbours spilled onto streets with

cakes galore. Get the look with pink and white

tea sets gaily painted with red roses – another

national emblem. The aptly named Royal Albert

set from Jashanmal is quintessentially English.

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While online retail is big business worldwide, it’s

still a niche market in the UAE

For those who love to shop, being able

to do so in the comfort of your pyjamas

is sheer indulgence. But it’s a luxury

that we should all be able to afford.

While the rest of the world has been sat

for a number of years, here in the UAE

shoppers are still trudging the malls.

Dubai has become a hub for business,

tourism, luxury shopping and creative

architecture in a matter of years,

but online retail has not experienced

the same kind of boom as in other

consumer-driven countries. However,

this is changing. With more and more

expats arriving that are used to buying

with one click, e-boutiques are popping

up to rival their physical counterparts.

Tavola is one such company that took

advantage last year with the launch

of tavolashop.com. The cookware

specialist has an existing store presence

in the malls where home cooks can

buy everything they need for the

kitchen. How has its online arm fared,

one year later? “We have experienced

healthy growth month after month,”

reports Wakami Saab, deputy

managing director at Tavola. “The

main objective of tavolashop.com is to

enrich our existing and new customers’

experiences. Although homeware

products are not as fast moving as

electronics, for example, we believe

there is a customer base out there

who appreciates having the option of

purchasing homeware products online

and having them delivered right to

their homes.”

No doubt having an existing fan base

from the malls has helped, as online

shoppers will be familiar with the name

and the quality of its products. Trust

in the brand is an issue that start-up

company virgule-shop.com has had to

face and overcome since launching in

November. “Ecommerce is growing in

the region but there are still a lot of

people who don’t trust something they

can’t physically touch and take home,”

reveals Mona Balsini, co-founder and

director of virgule-shop.com. “There is

a huge shopping culture in Dubai and

we get a lot of calls from people asking

term, we will reverse the trend in other

countries and launch a boutique in the

next two years.”

For now, callers can pop into the

Mona and business partner Fati

Rannou operate. Here, they can see the

hang unique art carefully curated by

Mona, the shelves hold beautiful bowls,

coasters and platters handcrafted by

skilled artisans around the world, and

clothing racks display quirky t-shirts

from emerging designers.

Going from the virtual world to the

real world is a strategy that opposes

retail trends in cities where online

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shopping is killing the high street, such

as those in Europe and North America.

It’s the new kind of ‘window shopping’

– with Microsoft Windows leading the

way.

“The tech support that is available

elsewhere in the world is not here just

yet,” continues Mona. “The payment

gateways are trickier here and Paypal

charges are very high, which can be

restrictive for a business trying to build

low. And while we ship worldwide

courier companies don’t facilitate

ecommerce companies as well as they

do elsewhere. It has been challenging in

these aspects.” Mona and Fati employ

their own drivers and take cash on

delivery in Dubai to encourage people

to shop. With this option, shoppers who

are initially wary of giving out credit

card details online can have a similar

experience to shopping in a physical

store, where they see the product

and then pay. And while this defeats

the easy, comfortable objective that

online shopping is synonymous with

elsewhere, it placates people new to

online shopping in the UAE.

The country’s biggest ecommerce

just shy of a decade ago, in 2009 the

company switched focus to become an

online marketplace – a virtual souk

that brings sellers into contact with

buyers, regardless of geography. You

can buy everything for your home,

wardrobe and beauty regime, from your

favourite perfume to the latest iPad.

“We’ve never looked back and we’ve

had some incredible growth in the

Ronaldo Mouchawar. “Some companies

talk about growth rates in single- or

double-digit terms on a yearly basis

but we do that almost month in and

month out.” Souq.com has grown

tenfold in the past two years alone and

is arguably the biggest ecommerce site

in the Middle East, with 10 million

people visiting the website very month,

buying goods every

this points to an

evident demand

for online shopping

and a gap that’s

Nevertheless,

Mr Mouchawar

admits that the

market is still

underdeveloped.

“Paypal and Visa

both estimate the

value of the sector

in the region at around $15billion,

compared to the world’s biggest

market, Europe, which amounted to

$483billion in 2013,” he explains. “But

the growth prospects and the potential

are incredible: the market is forecast

to grow 60% per year in the next four

years.

“The future of ecommerce in the

UAE is incredibly bright. We’re in the

middle of a mobile revolution that

is fundamentally shifting consumer

shopping habits. As more people

connect to the internet using their

phones, we’re seeing 40% of our

purchases now coming from mobile

platforms. People are also becoming

increasingly comfortable with the idea

of online shopping, and if we have our

way, you’ll be able to buy everything

you could ever get in the mall online.”

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30 (three each) lamb cutlets

For the marinade:60g ground cumin60g smoked paprika 40g oregano12g rosemary40g garlic powder12g shichimi pepper80g Syrian chilli paste12g ground coriander seed12g ground ginger12g ground cinnamon80g soft brown sugar20g Malden sea salt4g turmeric powder360ml extra virgin olive oil120ml freshly squeezed lemon juice

For the pickled vegetables:30 baby carrots20 baby onions10 Lebanese cucumbers20 black olives

1x30cm konbu150g castor sugar20g salt20g black peppercorns20g coriander seeds200g salt500ml rice vinegar

For the herb labneh:300g labneh1/2 cup mint1/2 cup coriander

Soak the carrot batons and baby

onions in a litre of water mixed

with 200g salt. Remove the

vegetables after 30 minutes and

refresh under cold running water

for about 15 minutes.

Bring another litre of water, with

table salt, vinegar, sugar, konbu,

coriander seeds and pepper corns,

to a simmer until the sugar has

dissolved. Then allow to cool.

Marinate the Lebanese cucumbers

and olives plus the salted baby

onions and carrots in this pickling

liquid for at least 72 hours.

Finely chop the fresh herbs.

Add these and the rest of the

ingredients into a robot chef and

blend to a paste. Trim and clean

the lamb cutlets and marinade in

this paste for 18 hours.

Mix the labneh with freshly

chopped mint and coriander.

Wipe off all the marinade from

the lamb cutlets. Grill depending

on your preference for rare- or

medium-done meat.

To serve, arrange three cutlets

on a warm plate with the mixed

pickles and mint labneh.

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Some say Palm Jumeirah is the eighth

wonder of the world. Call paradise

home with this fabulous four-bedroom

Mediterranean-style Garden Home

boasting spectacular coastal views.

With a raised terrace leading down to

the beach, this sandy garden is your

very own slice of heaven. The serene

coastal view from its spot on Frond O

draws the eye towards Media City on

the mainland, which transforms from

a hazy watercolour in the day into a

vibrant metropolis at night. Soak up

this enviable scene from the balcony

terrace that wraps around the master

bedroom. Inside, the spacious villa

comes with excellent finishes including

marble and granite worktops, high-

quality cabinetry and walk-in closets.

There are five bathrooms, an open-

plan living and dining room, a majlis,

a closed kitchen and maid’s quarters,

plus beautifully landscaped gardens

and a swimming pool. Membership to

the exclusive Marina clubhouse is also

available to residents.

Need to know

Where? Palm Jumeirah

What? Four-bedroom villa

Size? 5,000 square feet

Cost? AED12.3million

Like what you see? Call

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2212 with reference code

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Arabian Ranches

2 AED 2,650,000 -1.85% 0%

3 AED 3,650,000 -6.41% -7.59%

4 AED 4,704,888 -3.13% -4.95%

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3 AED 4,610,000 0.22% 0.22%

4 AED 6,600,000 0% 1.54%

5 AED 7,450,000 -1.97% -0.67%

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1 AED 1,700,000 -2.58% -2.86%

2 AED 3,400,000 -1.45% -2.83%

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3 AED 9,000,000 0% 0%

4 AED 15,000,000 0% 3.45%

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3 AED 206,000 0% 0.49%

Dubai Investment Park

3 AED 215,000 -0.12% -0.23%

4 AED 220,000 -2.44% -2.45%

Jumeirah Park3 AED 230,000 -0.22% 0%

4 AED 300,000 0% 0%

Jumeirah Village Triangle

1 AED 114,000 -0.65% -0.87%

2 AED 165,000 0.30% -2.94%

Mirdif3 AED 130,000 0% 0%

4 AED 160,000 -1.69% -1.54%

Palm Jumeirah3 AED 375,000 -1.32% -3.85%

4 AED 500,000 0% 0%

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1 AED 110,000 -7.56% -4.35%

2 AED 170,000 -2.86% -8.11%

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1 AED 65,000 -4.41% -5.25%

2 AED 100,000 0% 0%

3 AED 140,000 0% 0%

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1 AED 109,000 -0.91% -0.91%

2 AED 160,000 0% 0%

3 AED 210,000 0% 1.45%

Jumeirah Lake Towers

1 AED 90,000 0% 0%

2 AED 130,000 0% -0.08%

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1 AED 65,000 0% 4.00%

2 AED 96,000 0% 1.05%

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2 AED 140,000 -1.41% -3.45%

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2 AED 180,000 0% 0%

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1 AED 1,900,000 0% -4.52%

2 AED 3,400,000 -1.88% -2.86%

3 AED 6,840,000 -7.57% -10%


1 AED 680,000 0.74% 4.62%

2 AED 1,250,000 0% -1.19%

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Dubai Marina

1 AED 1,700,000 0% 3.03%

2 AED 2,500,000 -5.66% -3.85%

3 AED 3,500,000 0% -2.10%

Jumeirah Lake Towers

1 AED 1,251,000 0% 2.08%

2 AED 1,800,000 0% -0.01%

3 AED 2,500,000 0% -3.85%

4 AED 3,950,000 -5.95% -10.23%

Jumeirah Village Circle

1 AED 850,000 0% 0%

2 AED 1,400,000 -3.45% -5.41%

The Greens1 AED 1,282,500 0% 0.98%

2 AED 2,150,000 -3.15% -6.11%

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2 AED 3,200,000 -5.88% -8.57%

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greater than London or New York. As

a result, the market is now reasserting

itself on both a regional and global

stage. We are seeing more international

and regional investors entering

the market, particularly the luxury

property sector, due to the UAE’s

‘safe haven’ status and the capital

appreciation of the market.

Research shows that Indian, British

and Pakistani expats are leading the

way in market investment in Dubai,

according to recent statistics put out

by the Land Development Agency.

Similarly, Al Barari has witnessed

an influx of British and Indian

expats, followed by Emiratis and GCC

nationalities. This is indicative of a

building momentum in the luxury

property market and we will continue

to see demand grow, especially as more

high-quality property developments

come to the market.

Dereck Hoogenkamp is sales and

marketing director for luxury property

developer Al Barari.

Market Watch

of the product, customisation and

enhanced quality of life.

Luxury developments such as those

at Al Barari are reflective of this

positive upturn in the market: sales

show that exclusive properties are still

in demand and Al Barari witnessed

instant success with the sell-out

launch of two new developments.

Feedback has shown that exclusive

design and high-quality finishes are

the main attractions for ultra-high-

net-worth individuals. What makes

Dubai’s luxury property market even

more attractive to investors is that

it continues to remain affordable in

comparison to key global cities, as

reported recently by Knight Frank’s

Wealth Report 2014.

Few modern cities in the world can

offer high-quality property priced so

reasonably. Property prices remain low

compared to international standards

and other similar trading hubs in

the world. Additionally, the value

for money in Dubai still remains far

Dubai’s luxury property market continues to perform, reports Al Barari’s Dereck Hoogenkamp

Dubai has officially received the status

of best performing luxury real estate

in the Middle East, according to recent

research by Knight Frank. We are now

seeing buyers seeking more than just

an upmarket home. They are becoming

more discerning and taking into

consideration factors such as integrity

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Move to… Dubai Silicon Oasis

Ten years after Dubai Silicon Oasis

Authority was set up 90% of the area

is occupied and it’s become like a little

village community. Just three years ago

it was still half empty so demand has

really grown in recent years.

The community, which covers 7.2

square kilometres by the junction of Al

Ain Road and Sheikh Mohammad Bin

Zayed Road, has everything residents

need. There are shopping areas,

supermarkets, parking, nurseries,

schools and the prestigious Zayed

University. While there is no mall yet

Mirdif City Centre mall and Dubai

Outlet Mall are a short drive away. Dog

owners find it easy to walk their pets

around the parks in the complex, while

children can enjoy the play areas there.

Because of this built-in infrastructure

families are very happy there. DSO is

also a free zone with many high-tech

companies so professionals tend to live

and work in the area. You can also find

a lot of Arabic students from Zayed

University renting studios and one-

bed apartments. It’s very convenient

for people living and working there

because it’s five minutes to the airport,

Mirdif and the university. And while

the Metro has not reached DSO the

roads are finished, there’s a bus station

and you can find taxis really easily –

it’s not like you are stranded in the

desert. However, its close proximity

to unspoilt desertland is one of the

reasons I like it so much. When you’re

there the community feels very open

as there are no tall towers crowding

the view, which can stretch for miles

depending on where you are. Many

residences look out over land that has

not yet been built on which is quite a

novelty for Dubai.

There are two villa communities,

Cedre Villas and Semmer Villas, with

three, four and five bedrooms, either

private or shared swimming pools,

and a good BUA. Both communities

are in high demand and for the most

part you’ll only find four-beds on the

market, with rents starting from

AED210,000. They’re popular because

they’re in very convenient locations,

close to shops and the bus station.

There are apartments in Silicon

Residence and Silicon Plaza, ranging

from studio size to four bedrooms.

The buildings are low-rise with no

more than ten floors on average –

perhaps just one or two with more. The

finishes and facilities are excellent,

with swimming pools, gyms, shops

and plenty of parking space nearby.

Prices are good if you compare them

with Downtown, which is only 15 to

20 minutes away. You can still find

a studio apartment for AED50,000,

which is equal to International City

but with better quality finishes and a

nicer atmosphere. A one-bed apartment

will lease from AED65,000, a two-

bed from AED70,000, a three-bed

from AED80,000 and a four-bed from

AED150,000.

DSO is like a quiet village, says Better Homes’ Wafaa Ghannam

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For saleFor families wanting to move to Silicon

Oasis this fully-furnished semi-

detached twin villa is located in a prime

position near the communal pool and

shops. The villa boasts four bedrooms

plus a maid’s room, four bathrooms,

a living room, dining room, study and

a kitchen with a breakfast room to

the side. Upgrades include remote-

controlled car parking and security

cameras. The terrace above the garage

has a verdant view of the surrounding

green treetops, providing a true oasis in

the desert.

Need to knowWhere? Cedre Villas, DSO



Cost? AED5million

Like what you see? Call Better Homes

consultant Mohammed Meharaj on 600

52 2212 with reference code VI328773

For rentCedre Villas provide high quality, safe

and comfortable homes with amenities

and facilities close to hand. Residents

will enjoy access to swimming pools

and gyms, the community centre, retail

and educational facilities, plus lush

landscaping with courtyards and parks.

Fabulous finishes, a generous BUA and

a garden poised for landscaping are

real assets of this four-bed villa, new to

the market. Let unfurnished, the villa

also provides four bathrooms, a kitchen

and breakfast room, a large living

room, a first-floor terrace and two car

parking spaces.

Where? Cedre Villas, DSO



Cost? AED240,000

Like what you see? Call

Better Homes consultant

Fawad Farid on 600 52

2212 with reference code

VI329509

Property picksLook to Cedre Villas for family-friendly homes


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Palmera 1

1,889 sq. ft.2 BRArabian Ranches

Contemporary interiors Samir Kazzaz (Ref # VI329410)

AED 2,850,000

Arabian Ranches for sale

Al Reem 2Arabian Ranches

Meticulously planned development Moin Jehanzeb (Ref # TH329355)

AED 3,399,0003 BR

2,470 sq. ft.


Live your Arabian dream Abi Odimayo (Ref # VI328902)

AED 3,100,0003 BR

2,292 sq. ft.


A motivated seller Natasha de Ridder (Ref # VI319873)

AED 3,650,0003 BR

2,436 sq. ft.

Terra NovaArabian Ranches

In a class by itself Adrian Popica (Ref # VI285973)

AED 9,000,0007 BR

6,991 sq. ft.

Alma 2Arabian Ranches

Open to offers Jawad Motiwala (Ref # VI329126)

AED 3,838,0003 BR

2,526 sq. ft.


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Arabian Ranches for rent

HattanArabian Ranches

A host of facilities Abi Odimayo (Ref # VI328103)

AED 350,0005 BR

5,443 sq. ft.


Excellent value Sotiria Koumpanioudaki (Ref # VI323764)

AED 160,0002 BR

1,759 sq. ft.

Al MahraArabian Ranches

Affordable luxury Juliana Grebenchshikova (Ref # VI304985)

AED 320,0005 BR

4,900 sq. ft.

Al Mahra

4,287 sq. ft.4 BRArabian Ranches

A place to call home Natasha de Ridder (Ref # VI305105)

AED 270,000

SavannahArabian Ranches

Spacious with great finishes Rene Neil Dsouza (Ref # VI172078)

AED 350,0005 BR

6,185 sq. ft.

Saheel VillasArabian Ranches

A great family option Nassima Gough Menari (Ref # VI328977)

AED 320,0005 BR

9,893 sq. ft.

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Dubai Marina for sale

ShemaraDubai Marina

Premium amenities Elen Manukyan (Ref # AP260015)

AED 3,399,0002 BR

1,410 sq. ft.

Dorra BayDubai Marina

Direct marina views Fabio Lombardi (Ref # AP296458)

AED 2,500,0002 BR

1,443 sq. ft.

The Point

790 sq. ft.1 BRDubai Marina

Unobstructed views of the marina David Lawes (Ref # AP319805)

AED 1,650,000

Le ReveDubai Marina

Fully furnished with style and class Sapna Sharma (Ref # AP292912)

AED 30,000,0004 BR

6,100 sq. ft.

Cayan TowerDubai Marina

A lush oasis Noha Girgis (Ref # AP328366)

AED 16,000,0004 BR

5,487 sq. ft.

Opal Marina TowerDubai Marina

Experience heights of luxury Hannah Bakshani (Ref # AP304525)

AED 13,500,0004 BR

8,207 sq. ft.


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Dubai Marina for rent

23 MarinaDubai Marina

Experience the height of luxury Rinku Ramesh Sawlani (Ref # AP325170)

AED 500,0004 BR

5,758 sq. ft.

MurjanDubai Marina

A prestigious address Martina Plumley (Ref # AP151565)

AED 280,0003 BR

2,170 sq. ft.

Marinascape Marina HomesDubai Marina

A prestigious address Mehroz Abdul Majeed (Ref # VI303628)

AED 450,0004 BR

8,756 sq. ft.

Elite Residence

802 sq. ft.1 BRDubai Marina

Breathtaking sea views Fabio Lombardi (Ref # AP308759)

AED 120,000

Ocean HeightsDubai Marina

Breathtaking sea views Rihab Noureddine (Ref # AP328518)

AED 200,0002 BR

1,571 sq. ft.

Dorra BayDubai Marina

Cool blue coastline views Stephan Hirzel (Ref # AP222546)

AED 210,0003 BR

1,842 sq. ft.


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Downtown for sale

The Lofts - WestDowntown Dubai

Dynamic environment Sandra Shadman (Ref # AP230617)

AED 1,717,0001 BR

914 sq. ft.

Churchill ResidencyBusiness Bay

Ready to move in Sana Hajjar (Ref # AP325374)

AED 1,725,0001 BR

983 sq. ft.

Yansoon 8

1,755 sq. ft.3 BRDowntown Dubai

An investor’s dream Naveed Khan (Ref # AP326498)

AED 4,600,000

South Ridge 2Downtown Dubai

Excellent value Asal Abedi (Ref # AP71403)

AED 3,550,0002 BR

1,640 sq. ft.

Tajer ResidencesDowntown Dubai

Exclusive residence Riazuddin Ahmed (Ref # AP174328)

AED 2,500,0001 BR

1,069 sq. ft.

The Residences E1(Tower 4)Downtown Dubai

Price reduced Naveed Khan (Ref # VI302746)

AED 6,100,0002 BR

2,481 sq. ft.


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Downtown for rent

Zaafaran 3

1,385 sq. ft.2 BRDowntown Dubai

Ready to move in Sherif Nabil (Ref # AP321501)

AED 160,000

48 BurjgateDowntown Dubai

Brand new luxury apartments Sana Hajjar (Ref # AP321310)

AED 170,0002 BR

1,630 sq. ft.

Executive Tower JBusiness Bay

Amazing value Ainara Azhieva (Ref # AP230843)

AED 125,0001 BR

1,155 sq. ft.

Burj Views B - Central TowerDowntown Dubai

Premier location Yichin Tsen (Ref # AP260730)

AED 174,0002 BR

1,468 sq. ft.

Park CentralBusiness Bay

Competitive priceKate Fourt (Ref # AP328547)

AED 90,0001 BR

911 sq. ft.

Fairview ResidencyBusiness Bay

Ambitious initiative Mohamed Abouzeid (Ref # AP329422)

AED 65,000Studio

660 sq. ft.

Burj KhalifaDowntown Dubai

World class development Anuradha Sanjay Chaudhri (Ref # AP328390)

AED 325,0002 BR

1,968 sq. ft.


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Palm Jumeirah for sale

Fairmont Palm Residence - SouthPalm Jumeirah

A desirable address Robert Allsopp (Ref # AP316784)

AED 24,500,0004 BR

9,775 sq. ft.

A Frond (Fardh Villas)Palm Jumeirah

Excellent value Rita Mouawad (Ref # VI69897)

AED 12,300,0004 BR

5,000 sq. ft.

Golden Mile B8

1,874 sq. ft.2 BRPalm Jumeirah

Affordable luxury Kristina Titova (Ref # AP328587)

AED 2,875,000

M Frond (Sefri Villas)Palm Jumeirah

A prestigious address Lazar Jakovljevic (Ref # VI329243)

AED 15,000,0004 BR

5,000 sq. ft.

Marina Residence 3Palm Jumeirah

Luxurious penthouse Nina Pekina (Ref # AP325300)

AED 15,500,0004 BR

6,820 sq. ft.


Full ocean view Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP313044)

AED 6,700,0003 BR

4,947 sq. ft.


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Palm Jumeirah for rent


A desirable address Lazar Jakovljevic (Ref # VI329243)

AED 600,0004 BR

5,000 sq. ft.


A prestigious address Sharon Sweet (Ref # VI300049)

AED 1,000,0006 BR

7,000 sq. ft.

Golden Mile B6Palm Jumeirah

Brand new luxury apartments Anna Tybura (Ref # AP328560)

AED 285,0003 BR

3,499 sq. ft.

Oceana - Aegean

2,248 sq. ft.3 BRPalm Jumeirah

Dynamic development Fabio Lombardi (Ref # AP285393)

AED 275,000

Al Das Apartments (B10)Palm Jumeirah

A prestigious address Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP253753)

AED 160,0001 BR

1,184 sq. ft.


State-of-the-art facilities Robert Kerr (Ref # AP329315)

AED 175,0002 BR

1,733 sq. ft.


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Jumeirah Lake Towers for sale

Al Seef 2 Jumeirah Lake Towers

A great family option Jawad Motiwala (Ref # AP307974)

AED 3,950,0003 BR

2,778 sq. ft.

Concorde TowerJumeirah Lake Towers

An investor’s dream Mustapha Boulakhir (Ref # AP324693)

AED 1,530,0001 BR

1,432 sq. ft.

Al Shera Tower

1,784 sq. ft.2 BRJumeirah Lake Towers

A motivated seller Gulshan Ara (Ref # AP326457)

AED 2,600,000

Madina TowerJumeirah Lake Towers

A stunning family home Muhammad Faheem Sadiq (Ref # AP74390)

AED 2,600,0002 BR

2,047 sq. ft.

Dubai Arch TowerJumeirah Lake Towers

Get maximum returns on investment Sunil Pravin Jhaveri (Ref # AP278995)

AED 2,050,0002 BR

1,613 sq. ft.

Al Waleed ParadiseJumeirah Lake Towers

Competitive priceNassima Gough Menari (Ref # AP301573)

AED 2,350,0003 BR

1,810 sq. ft.


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Jumeirah Lake Towers for rent

Lake TerraceJumeirah Lake Towers

Idyllic surroundings Muhammad Faheem Sadiq (Ref # AP239050)

AED 90,0001 BR

756 sq. ft.

Green Lakes Tower 2Jumeirah Lake Towers

A great family option Suraiya Nawab (Ref # AP253171)

AED 165,0002 BR

1,570 sq. ft.

Madina TowerJumeirah Lake Towers

Fully furnished with style and class Aleksandra Majcherek (Ref # AP171842)

AED 170,0002 BR

2,063 sq. ft.

The Icon Tower 2

690 sq. ft.1 BRJumeirah Lake Towers

Fully furnished with style and class Gupesh Sharma (Ref # AP329467)

AED 80,000

Saba Tower 2Jumeirah Lake Towers

Close to all amenities Ali Tabrizi (Ref # AP66438)

AED 90,0001 BR

928 sq. ft.

Green Lakes Tower 2Jumeirah Lake Towers

Distinct styling Muhammad Faheem Sadiq (Ref # AP293023)

AED 115,0001 BR

1,012 sq. ft.


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Limestone House

2,133 sq. ft.2 BRDIFC

Everything on your doorstep Asal Abedi (Ref # AP328275)

AED 4,080,000

DIFCFOR SALE

Limestone HouseDIFC

A desirable address Thomas Bunker (Ref # AP324997)

AED 8,000,0003 BR

3,330 sq. ft.

Limestone HouseDIFC

A desirable address Kate Fourt (Ref # AP327598)

AED 2,550,0001 BR

1,300 sq. ft.

The Index (One Central Park)DIFC

Panoramic views Naveed Khan (Ref # AP324385)

AED 2,600,0001 BR

1,030 sq. ft.

Park Tower ADIFC

Affordable luxury Urvashi Sidhapara (Ref # AP329286)

AED 120,0002 BR

819 sq. ft.

Burj DamanDIFC

Brand new luxury apartments Gergana Mineva (Ref # AP329425)

AED 130,0001 BR

892 sq. ft.


A stunning family home Anna Bulakhova (Ref # AP326845)

AED 400,0003 BR

3,222 sq. ft.

Park Tower BDIFC

A stunning family home Sunil Pravin Jhaveri (Ref # APM307173)

AED 3,800,0003 BR

2,003 sq. ft.


Affordable luxury Ghada Ghannam (Ref # AP328925)

AED 120,0001 BR

880 sq. ft.

FOR SALE FOR SALE

FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR RENT

FOR RENTFOR RENTFOR RENT


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Sobha Daffodil

1,324 sq. ft.2 BRJumeirah Village Circle

Exceptionally rewarding investment Sherif Nabil (Ref # AP326312)

AED 1,250,000 Indigo Ville 2Jumeirah Village Circle

Excellent value Rinku Ramesh Sawlani (Ref # TH326243)

AED 2,600,0004 BR

4,111 sq. ft.

JVC - VillasJumeirah Village Circle

Ready to move in Thomas Bunker (Ref # VI329297)

AED 3,330,0002 BR

2,690 sq. ft.

Green ParkJumeirah Village Triangle

Ready to move in Anvi Shah (Ref # AP329244)

AED 71,0001 BR

871 sq. ft.

Indigo Ville 3Jumeirah Village Circle

A great family option Rinku Ramesh Sawlani (Ref # TH329521)

AED 28,2784 BR

4,132 sq. ft.

Green ParkJumeirah Village Circle

Ready to move in Alisa Damianou (Ref # AP326795)

AED 55,000Studio

517 sq. ft.

Jumeirah Village Circle FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE

FOR RENTFOR RENT FOR RENT

Al Barsha is close to Tecom, Al Quoz,

Dubai Internet City and easily connected

by Sheikh Zayed Road, making it a

convenient place to access and live. With

the expansion of Dubai towards Jebel Ali,

Barsha will be more centrally located in

the near future.

The area has a good number of major

schools, many restaurants and the

Mall of the Emirates shopping complex,

making it popular and attracting constant

demand from tenants. It is most certainly

a place for lavish, massive villas that can

be rented at very affordable prices, when

compared to similar sized properties in a

different location.

Rent for an average three-bedroom

villa starts from AED 230,000 per annum

while an average one-bed apartment

starts from AED 80,000. Barsha provides

good rental options for families, while

also providing couples and professionals

with numerous hotel apartment options.

Meanwhile, there is still tremendous

scope for more development in

surrounding empty plots.

Ask the agentRengin Pillai, residential consultant, Barsha office


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The Greens

Golf Tower 2The Greens

A prestigious address Fabio Lombardi (Ref # AP3979)

AED 2,050,0001 BR

962 sq. ft.

Al Sidir 2The Greens

Ideal family living Shahzad Anwar (Ref # AP323434)

AED 2,496,8003 BR

1,652 sq. ft.

Golf Tower 1The Greens

A stunning family home Tahir Mahmood (Ref # AP9728)

AED 4,500,0003 BR

1,974 sq. ft.

Tanaro Waterside Residences

1,973 sq. ft.3 BRThe Greens

A prestigious address Raghuvansh Sharma (Ref # AP329369)

AED 3,946,000


Prestigious urban development Raghuvansh Sharma (Ref # AP150664)

AED 170,0003 BR

1,653 sq. ft.


A great family option Urvashi Sidhapara (Ref # AP150697)

AED 175,0003 BR

1,652 sq. ft.

Al Dhafra 4The Greens

Privileged location Robert Kerr (Ref # AP28239)

AED 100,0001 BR

1,056 sq. ft.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE FOR SALE

FOR RENT FOR RENT

FOR RENT


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The Springs

Springs 3 (Springs Phase 6)

3,200 sq. ft.4 BREmirates Living

A stunning family home Rasha Moslyh (Ref # VI328432)

AED 4,900,000

Springs 10 ( Springs Phase 2C)Emirates Living

Affordable luxury Gupesh Sharma (Ref # VI316982)

AED 210,0003 BR

2,650 sq. ft.

Springs 1 (Springs Phase 8)Emirates Living

Affordable luxury Omer Farooq (Ref # VI329166)

AED 170,0002 BR

1,900 sq. ft.

Springs 6 (Springs Phase 4A)Emirates Living

Panoramic views Soheila Aramnia (Ref # VI328497)

AED 190,0003 BR

2,450 sq. ft.


A place to call home Ganna Grosova (Ref # VI206088)

AED 3,805,1103 BR

2,700 sq. ft.


A prestigious address Sharfuddin Mohammed (Ref # VI301661)

AED 4,200,0003 BR

2,599 sq. ft.

Springs 14 (Springs Phase 1B)Emirates Living

A lush oasis Darko Dumancic (Ref # VI320840)

AED 3,800,0003 BR

2,700 sq. ft.

FOR SALE

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT


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Dubailand for sale

Orange LakeJumeirah Golf Estates

Understated luxury Rinku Ramesh Sawlani (Ref # VI325072)

AED 11,492,6025 BR

8,290 sq. ft.

MorellaDubai Sports City

Uncompromising luxury Abi Odimayo (Ref # VI43335)

AED 12,000,0006 BR

4,553 sq. ft.

Granada

6,673 sq. ft.5 BRThe Villa

Contemporary style/layout Thomas Bunker (Ref # VI328585)

AED 6,300,000

Garden East ApartmentsGreen Community - DIP

Spacious with great finishes Nicole Burt (Ref # AP3347)

AED 2,850,0003 BR

2,553 sq. ft.

Terrace ApartmentsGreen Community - DIP

A desirable address Raghad Tikrity (Ref # AP3391)

AED 3,550,0004 BR

4,736 sq. ft.

BromelliaAl Barari

The kind of home you’ve only ever dreamed about Sorin Rizan (Ref # VI324115)

AED 16,665,0006 BR

12,676 sq. ft.


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Dubailand for rent

Family VillaGreen Community - DIP

Affordable luxury Victoria Rushton (Ref # VI326962)

AED 345,0006 BR

5,900 sq. ft.

NoveliaDubai Sports City

Magnificent golf course views Kapil Dhakan (Ref # VI323798)

AED 385,0006 BR

16,082 sq. ft.

TownhouseMotor City

Prized location Abi Odimayo (Ref # VI326930)

AED 260,0003 BR

4,273 sq. ft.

Flame Tree Ridge

5,633 sq. ft.5 BRJumeirah Golf Estates

Ideal family living Gulshan Ara (Ref # VI328890)

AED 450,000

North West ApartmentsGreen Community - DIP

Picturesque surroundings Rene Neil Dsouza (Ref # AP276719)

AED 85,0001 BR

935 sq. ft.

MazayaThe Villa

A stunning family home Sana Hajjar (Ref # VI319546)

AED 325,0005 BR

5,700 sq. ft.


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Jumeirah Beach Residence for sale

Bahar 6Dubai Marina

Amazing value Toni Loureiro (Ref # AP290969)

AED 1,790,0001 BR

761 sq. ft.

Rimal 3

1,444 sq. ft.2 BRDubai Marina

Open to offers Nicholas Winter (Ref # AP308005)

AED 2,500,000

Sadaf 8Dubai Marina

Live by the beach Jessica Winchester (Ref # AP28851)

AED 4,130,0004 BR

2,713 sq. ft.

Sadaf 4Dubai Marina

Super deluxe finishings Nina Pekina (Ref # AP259382)

AED 4,200,0002 BR

2,600 sq. ft.

Rimal 6Dubai Marina

Panoramic views Ganna Grosova (Ref # AP309437)

AED 3,008,0001 BR

1,973 sq. ft.

Murjan 5Dubai Marina

Full ocean view Anda Marin (Ref # AP227992)

AED 11,600,0004 BR

6,634 sq. ft.


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Jumeirah Beach Residence for rent

Al Bateen ResidencesDubai Marina

A desirable address Sharfuddin Mohammed (Ref # AP326652)

AED 250,0003 BR

1,919 sq. ft.


Designed and finished to the highest standards Kristina Titova (Ref # AP292380)

AED 220,0004 BR

6,130 sq. ft.


Fully furnished with style and class Vanina Angie (Ref # AP172453)

AED 210,0003 BR

1,882 sq. ft.

Sadaf 8

1,704 sq. ft.2 BRDubai Marina

Captivating environment Toni Loureiro (Ref # AP325454)

AED 450,000

Rimal 1Dubai Marina

Spacious living Syed Wajih Uddin Ahmed (Ref # AP263702)

AED 200,0003 BR

1,882 sq. ft.

JBR is one of the most sought-after

communities in Dubai with beachfront

living and many retail options. The area

has undergone major re-planning and

refurbishment with the new Beach Mall

and The Walk now offering amazing

hotels, restaurants, retail shops, beach

facilities and parking. In addition, the

whole community offers more pedestrian

areas with parks, running and cycling

tracks, shower facilities and family areas.

All of this has undoubtedly added to JBR’s

ever increasing popularity.

Property prices have remained

consistent despite ongoing construction,

with regards to both rentals and sales.

One-bedroom apartments are leasing for

between AED 100,000 to AED 110,000

per annum. Prices are expected to remain

stable at this level until the end of the

year when the tramline will be complete.

Rental and sale prices are expected to

increase once the tram and surrounding

roads are finished, as it will be an added

attraction and convenient facility for the

area and the residents living there.

Ask the agentToni Loureiro, residential consultant, JBR office


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Jumeirah Park

Jumeirah ParkJumeirah Park

Dynamic development Wael Gomaa (Ref # VI64860)

AED 6,390,0004 BR

4,335 sq. ft.


Exceptional deal Elen Manukyan (Ref # VI321192)

AED 3,950,0003 BR

3,063 sq. ft.


Amazing capital growth Gupesh Sharma (Ref # VI326438)

AED 7,550,0005 BR

4,689 sq. ft.

Jumeirah Park

3,527 sq. ft.3 BRJumeirah Park

An investment for capital growth Tahir Mahmood (Ref # VI324139)

AED 4,550,000


Dynamic development Hannah Bakshani (Ref # VI318055)

AED 295,0004 BR

4,335 sq. ft.


Exceptionally rewarding investment Anjana Mahna (Ref # VI327528)

AED 275,0004 BR

4,335 sq. ft.


A great family option Neveen Abdulahad (Ref # VI325793)

AED 290,0004 BR

4,335 sq. ft.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE FOR SALE

FOR RENT FOR RENT

FOR RENT


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Short-term rentals

Lake View TowerJumeirah Lake Towers

Bright and inviting residence Cherryl Cartagena (Ref # APM317085)

AED 9,510Studio

423 sq. ft.

Armada Tower 1Jumeirah Lake Towers

Designed and finished to the highest standards Cherryl Cartagena (Ref # APM318560)

AED 12,000Studio

481 sq. ft.

Lake TerraceJumeirah Lake Towers

Central and prestigious location Selma Dsouza (Ref # APM312976)

AED 11,250Studio

517 sq. ft.

Marina Diamond 3Dubai Marina

Amazing value Cherryl Cartagena (Ref # APM214794)

AED 11,0101 BR

847 sq. ft.

Rimal 3

757 sq. ft.StudioDubai Marina

Now’s the time to make the move Selma Dsouza (Ref # APM325090)

AED 12,000

Al Seef TowerDubai Marina

Spacious living Selma Dsouza (Ref # APM292901)

AED 20,0102 BR

1,920 sq. ft.


Ready to move in Cherryl Cartagena (Ref # APM299910)

AED 9,990Studio

438 sq. ft.

DG-Building 103Discovery Gardens

Setting new benchmarks for excellence Selma Dsouza (Ref # APM303948)

AED 8,010Studio

493 sq. ft.


The best of city living Selma Dsouza (Ref # APM214455)

AED 11,520Studio

446 sq. ft.


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Be it insurance coverage for your villa, building, or your valuable home contents, ADNIC brings you over 40 years of experience along with a wealth of choices and plans to keep you and everything that matters on solid ground.

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