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2009 witnessed huge changes in the UAE’s real estate market. Continuing a downward spiral from Q4 2008, residential, commercial, industrial and hospitality real estate segments all collapsed in line with the global credit crisis and the UAE witnessed property values dwindle in some areas, such as Palm Jumeirah, by up to 50%. Off the back of a decline in property values, rental prices fell sharply, opening up yield decreases for landlords and great opportunities for tenants. Completed units survived, off-plan units struggled and continue to do so. New office towers stood empty and opportunity costs of newly-complete buildings stood high.

Property owners wished to sell, many of whom were experiencing negative equity on their units whereby owners owed more to banks than the sales prices they were being offered for their units. The glory years of UAE real estate investment had ended.

As the market moved into Q2 of 2009, residential leasing became the most active sector – tenants across the UAE moved home into larger units or more desirable areas as prices became relatively cheaper. Areas of demand witnessed stability; completed projects in Dubai’s established areas evened out and prices settled and even rose in a handful of cases.

By year end, all property owners had accepted a crash had occurred. General improvement and a shift to global standards across the real estate industry took place; residential tenants no longer had to pay for annual leases in one cheque, commercial tenants were given far more flexible options. The market developed some much needed regulation and now stands more mature, closer to more developed, international markets, despite a last minute Dubai debt announcement in Q4 of 2009.

Now that 2010 has arrived, can we

expect a refreshing and sustainable trend to the UAE market? Will the sparkling inauguration of Burj Khalifa set a positive sentiment to 2010?

Following last year’s change, it seems that stability will increase and extend beyond the residential and commercial areas of demand. Developments that survived 2009 successfully may see some slow price increases and sustained positive growth; newly completed projects and communities will develop and establish. 2010 will illustrate stability and set a standard for a growth period in 2011. Given that the market has bottomed out and settled in completed zones, 2010 presents buyers with the optimum chance to purchase homes and offices as end-users or long-term investors; annual capital gains will be steady, but expected in single digit growth, as seen in comparative global markets. Real estate investment will be seen as a lower risk, long term benefit.

STATE OF THE MARKET 2010 James Gauduchon asks whether after a tumultuous year, 2010 will see a fresh and mature start.

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Didn’t they have a little launch party at Burj Khalifa recently?Indeed they did – an internationally-screened, fireworks-heavy extravaganza which attracted tens of thousands of visitors. Lights, lasers and pyrotechnics danced out along the length of the tower, blazing up the night sky. And the first residents are set to move in next month.

And it’s the tallest tower in the world?Indeed it is, at 2,717 foot – that’s 828 metres – in height. It’s aso got the biggest number of stories in the world, the elevator with the longest travel distance and the highest outdoor observation deck in the world.

So, how do I get inside?You can take a trip up in the elevator to the 124th floor viewing deck, from which you can see the earth curving away and the city laid out like a blanket beneath you. Do not forget your head for heights.

And how about getting a more permanent presence in the place?The Burj Khalifa contains a huge amount of office space, plus 900 apartments (ranging from studios to four-bed pads) with eye-popping views and – for discerning label-lovers – the 144 ultra-luxurious Armani Residences.

What are the facilities like?First class – residents will have use of a library, cigar club, gourmet market, four storey fitness and recreation centre and a fine dining restaurant, ‘At.mosphere’, on level 122.

And what about offices?There are two areas on offer at Burj Khalifa – the 37 floors of Corporate Suites and The Offices, all kitted out with exceptional technology including 10GB/s optical fiber links. The entry to the Corporate Suites is through an extraordinary ‘Sky Lobby’, located on the 123rd floor.

How do I find out more?Give us a call on +971 600 52 2212 for additional information on what’s on offer at the tower and to arrange viewings.

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LIZ O’CONNORIs the Director of Residential Sales & Leasing - if you’re looking for a home to rent she’s the expert for you.

Has the real estate market in the UAE bottomed out or can we expect to see

any further downward movement in prices?

LIZ O’CONNOR As far as we believe, the residential market has bottomed out and started to stabilise in the UAE, particularly with completed property and established areas, within Dubai.

Naturally, there are many areas of development where units are yet to be handed over, or projects far away from completion which were sold at a high price per sq. ft. that may see a downward turn in value, but in established and newer communities, property prices have weathered the recent recession and are set to sustain a stable state, before demand rises along with increases in property values.

With this in mind, now could be considered the best time to buy a home – getting an attractive price – but buying with a medium-long term investment plan. 2009 showed us that the days of speculative investment in the UAE are over, and that the market has matured to be dominated by end-users and long term investors. This means that the property market in the UAE will become similar to those found in established, international zones – you own a unit for longer

periods of time, the capital appreciation is slower but more robust, the risks are lower and long term returns are still handsome.

Now Burj Khalifa is open, will Downtown Burj Dubai become more

popular as a place to live? LAURA ADAMS Downtown Burj Dubai is already one of the city’s definitive destinations for residents to live, work, shop and spend leisure time. The fact that Burj Khalifa is now open will offer more buzz to the development’s epicentre. We expect to see an increasing number of visitors to the $20bn Downtown Burj Dubai development through 2010 as Dubai Mall becomes more established, and more F&B outlets open throughout the community. With this, we will see a natural increase in demand for both sales and leasing requirements in the district. With Burj Khalifa now open, the idea of buying or renting a home in a community that hosts the world’s tallest tower is a huge USP, and the world-class leisure facilities offered within the community will continue to drive demand in what we feel will become one of the most successful and impressive developments the UAE has seen.

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If you have any property questions to ask our crack team of real estate gurus, please send them to [email protected]

BERNARD AOUNIs a Manager of Residential Sales & Leasing. He’s the man to talk to if you want info on any development in town.

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RENTALS

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DEIRA DISTRICT Garhoud 190,000 250,000 220,000 63 63 63

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Jumeirah Village 90,000 220,000 131,000 39 67 47

MARINA DISTRICT Dubai Marina 200,000 350,000 275,000 68 100 84

MIRDIF DISTRICT Warqaa 90,000 250,000 170,000 43 63 53

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT The Palm Jumeirah 310,000 420,000 385,000 57 82 61

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ABU DHABI Al Reef 1,111,000 1,313,250 1,219,253 696 1,061 885

Al Reem Island 826,137 24,428,683 1,870,822 1,024 2,575 1,472

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Business Bay 820,159 3,139,286 1,541,118 978 1,455 1,162

DUBAILAND DISTRICT Dubai Investment Park 495,430 2,680,500 1,427,444 508 1,087 786

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT The Greens 772,500 2,266,000 1,662,203 991 1,356 1,138

MARINA DISTRICT Mirdif 885,800 1,500,000 1,359,600 803 1,108 960

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT The Palm Jumeirah 1,339,000 3,000,000 5,669,585 965 6,466 1,907

RAS AL KHAIMAH Al Hamra Village 843,286 843,286 843,286 522 522 522

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BUR DUBAI DISTRICT Bur Dubai 40,000 150,000 56,111 42 120 83

DUBAILAND DISTRICT Dubailand 60,000 125,000 91,250 57 63 58

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Discovery Gardens 32,000 90,000 44,627 50 125 66

Emirates Living 60,000 180,000 87,000 81 116 100

MIRDIF DISTRICT Mirdif 50,000 70,000 58,250 67 116 90

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT The Palm Jumeirah 113,000 240,000 166,071 67 135 96

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ABU DHABI Al Reef 1,116,505 2,400,000 1,549,092 603 821 660

Bani Yas 4,570,883 4,570,883 4,570,883 750 750 750

Golf Gardens 3,389,000 3,500,000 3,444,500 921 952 937

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Downtown Burj Dubai 1,596,500 3,000,000 1,596,500 1,159 1,159 1,159

DUBAILAND DISTRICT Dubai Investment Park 2,832,500 6,180,000 3,684,798 577 873 689

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Jumeirah Islands 5,000,000 15,000,000 6,141,375 904 1,269 1,174

MARINA DISTRICT Dubai Marina 3,320,605 3,320,605 3,320,605 1,530 1,530 1,530

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT The Palm Jumeirah 6,695,000 18,540,000 14,410,442 1,614 2,649 2,214

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

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Businesswoman and mother of two Rosie Rizvi has found the perfect place for her and her motorbike-racing fanatic of a husband to settle down…

MOTOR CITY

Where are you from and what brought you to Dubai?I’m from Iran and my husband is from Pakistan. It was his business, Acorn Movers (www.acornmovers.com / 04 323 6920), that was the reason for my move to Dubai. We’re in shipping and forwarding – the supply chain – and were established in London in 1992. I was managing the London branch of the company and, despite the downturn, we were becoming so busy in the Middle East that we decided to open our own warehouse here. Due to rapid growth

it became necessary for me to move to Dubai in September. Prior to moving here, I had been travelling to Dubai since 1995 and I’d pretty much seen the entire city. I love it – it’s only two hours from my home in Iran and I love Dubai’s weather and the fact that everyone’s so friendly.

What led you to choose Motor City?It was between here and Arabian Ranches. Motor City won for two main reasons: the villas are very spacious, and also my husband is hugely passionate about motorbikes, and

he gets down to the Autodrome every time there’s racing on there – my five-year-old son is also following in his footsteps!

How about you, have you tried your hand at any go-karting yet?Oh no, I’m not into these things, I just watch them enjoying it! My husband used to ride a racing bike but when the kids were born I actually stopped him because it’s not safe. He’s still got his gear stored in the warehouse though and I think he might buy himself a bike soon as he’s so into it.

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What facilities does Motor City have?There are some great recreational options: as well as the Autodrome, there’s an equestrian club behind us which my daughter absolutely loves. We also have the largest Spinneys in Dubai – I seem to be in there almost every day! Motor City will have the city’s longest street promenade once the development is complete – I think some of the salons and restaurants are set to open very soon.

What needs to be added to Motor City?Basically it’s an up-and-coming area so not everything has opened yet, and the economic downturn has slowed things down a little. When we moved in we were also without telephone, internet and TV for two months but those issues have been resolved by DU, and people who move into the area now will be connected almost immediately when they move in.

How’s the traffic?I hardly notice any traffic. My children are at Repton School and we can get there in 15 or 20 minutes. There are excellent road links to most places actually – we particularly enjoy going to Global Village, and it’s just five minutes away!

What sort of people would Motor City suit?There are lots of families here and a real

sense of community. My kids love cycling and, coming from London, I’m quite apprehensive about letting them out, but it’s so safe here. They’re always off cycling, swimming and playing with their friends and I don’t have to worry, I feel that the entire neighbourhood is safe. What’s more, socialising has never been easier – every day we are invited somewhere; families really come together here and there are constant birthday parties.

What are the swimming pools like?There are several pools where we live – and one is directly opposite our villa. The kids spend a lot of time in the pool and it’s lovely, with loads of sun loungers and palm trees. There are also lifeguards everywhere in this community – I see them every two minutes!

Tell us a bit about your villa.The sitting room and dining room are really big and we have a beautiful garden (plus a gardener who works very hard!). My kids love how spacious their bedrooms are – in fact my seven-year-old daughter is obsessed with fashion and she has so many clothes and shoes but luckily her wardrobe runs the length

of her room so there’s plenty of storage! I am very happy here.

How is the finishing?Really excellent. With the two days of solid rain we had in December, most of Dubai was surrounded by huge puddles, but we didn’t have any problems with drainage, flooding or leaks – no problems at all.

Have you decorated your home yourself?Yes, and it looks almost exactly the same as the house I lived in back in London. It’s very cosy with a similar design and decoration and I’ve brought all my old furniture over here. We have been extremely busy with the business so I’ve not had the time to buy much new stuff.

At least you got free shipping!Oh yes, free shipping, free storage… I wanted to put my piano in here but my husband said no, and it’s been in storage ever since we moved. It’s great having your own warehouse!

‘My kids are always off cycling, swimming and playing with their friends and I don’t have to worry – I feel that the entire neighbourhood is safe’

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

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

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

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICTThe Palm Jumeirah, currently the world’s largest man-made island, is surrounded by a vast breakwater barrier, and kitted out with an artificial reef. Just nearby is The World, 300 island clusters in the shape of the world, and divided into four categories - private homes, estate homes, dream resorts, and community islands.

WATERFRONT DISTRICTThe Waterfront District features Dubai Water-

front and The Palm Jebel Ali. A conglomeration of canals and artificial islands, Dubai Water-front is shaped in an arc and will produce a shelter around the Palm. The Palm itself is set to be ringed by luxury homes on stilts alongside six high-tech marinas.

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

JUMEIRAH DISTRICTThis coastal residential area is one of the more

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

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

hotels. And nearby is Falcon City of Wonders, a falcon-shaped city containing life-size replicas of the Seven Wonders of the World, housing chic apartments and villas.Also here is Dubai Motor City, home to Dubai Autodrome. Then there are some top residential developments including the equestrian-themed desert community Arabian Ranches, the lush and tranquil Green Community and Jumei-rah Golf Estates, built around four themed golf courses. Dubai Sports City, meanwhile, is set to be home to residential properties and cricket and tennis academies.

LAGOONS DISTRICTThis district comprises the seven artificially-created islands of the Lagoons and Dubai Fes-tival City, a residential, business and entertain-ment development.

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

DISTRICTS AND DEVELOPMENTSTo help you target your property search as effectively as possible, we’ve split the city into 15 distinct districts (see p10 for map showing exactly how we’ve divided it up).

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

Centre , the world’s newest financial centre. Finally there is Downtown Burj Dubai, a prestigious neighbour-hood built around Burj Khalifa, the world’s tall-est tower and featuring around 30,000 houses, nine hotels, parkland area, 19 residential towers, the Dubai Mall and the Burj Lake.

MARINA DISTRICTAt the heart of this district is Dubai Marina, with over 200 towers. Finishing off the mix are The Dubai Pearl and the freezones of TECOM and Dubai Media City.

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICTThis district features the gated community of Emirates Hills, with its lush landscaping and world-class Montgomerie golf course. You’ll also find The Meadows, The Lakes, The Greens, and The Springs, all prestigious districts with a range of high quality apartments, malls and community centres. Another real standout in this district is Discovery Gardens, a 420,000 square metre

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

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

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

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

BUR DUBAI DISTRICTThe Bur Dubai district comprises areas such as Karama, Oud Metha, Umm Hurair and Zabeel. It’s also home to Culture Village, a community which aims to incorpo-rate the UAE’s cultural history in the buildings.

FOR RENT

FOR SALE

Al Barsha

Office Block, Lama building

Available now – 700sq. ft. @ 140 AED per sq. ft.

1200 sq. ft. @ AED 120 per sq. ft.

Du connection

Tel: 050 22 55 611/[email protected]

Palm Villa

4 bedroom, Arabic Style

Canal Cove Villa H57

5059 sq. ft. 7 million AED

Tel: 050 354 6043

[email protected]

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DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAITHE RESIDENCES VILLASA host of facilities 1377 sq. ft. Ready Now Conny Mathei (Ref # VI267770)

AED 1,596,5001 BR

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARKWEST GARDEN - BLOCK HSunny, spacious apartment 979 sq. ft. Ready Now Nicole Burt (Ref # AP3586)

AED 832,0001 BRDUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

GC PHASE 2 WESTPicturesque setting 1,070 sq. ft. Ready Now Nicole Burt (Ref # AP41665)

AED 899,0001 BRARABIAN RANCHES

TERRA NOVAOne of the Best Deals in the Market 4,389 sq. ft. Ready Now Zahra Slassi (Ref # VI57762)

AED 4,758,6005 BR

ARABIAN RANCHESHATTANIdyllic surroundings 7,230 sq. ft. Ready Now Jackie Hill (Ref # VI40386)

AED 10,300,0006 BRARABIAN RANCHES

GAZELLE / AL REEM 2At never-before prices 3153 sq. ft. Ready Now Jan Tabrizi (Ref # VI268839)


ALMAIdeal family living 2788 sq. ft. Ready Now Joakim Carlsson (Ref # VI266433)

AED 2,849,8954 BR

TRADE CENTREWORLD TRADE CENTRE RESIDENCEA motivated seller! 2787 sq. ft. Ready Now Andrey Masharipov (Ref # AP266901)

AED 4,343,2533 BRDOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

ZANZEBEEL 2At never-before prices 1412 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP269109)

AED 2,197,9052 BR

BUSINESS BAYEXECUTIVE TOWER JAmbitious initiative 700 sq. ft. Ready Now Randall Reibling (Ref # AP231355)

AED 700,000STUDIO

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JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

LAKE SHORE TOWERS

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

AED 1,390,500

DUBAILANDGREEN COMMUNITY MOTORCITYContemporary style/layout 5,775 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Roy Yacoub (Ref # VI266460)

AED 4,841,0005 BR DUBAILAND

VICTORY HEIGHTS - CARMENSignature development 4,334 sq. ft. Ready Now Amine Issa (Ref # VI274422)

AED 3,500,0005 BR

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

AED 1,699,0002 BRJUMEIRAH ISLANDS

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

AED 5,974,0004 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGTHE FAIRWAYS - NORTH TOWERExperience heights of luxury 753 sq. ft. Ready Now Michelle Shepheard (Ref # AP251507)

AED 1,030,0001 BREMIRATES LIVING

SPRINGS 11An investors dream! 2,455 sq. ft. Ready Now Bobby Uppal (Ref # VI244045)


PHASE 2 - SPRINGSAffordable luxury 2,455 sq. ft. Ready Now Kati Sabour (Ref # VI28935)

AED 1,957,0003 BR

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


MEADOWS 8 PHASE 4CA prestigious address 5,400 sq. ft. Ready Now Amine Issa (Ref # VI230638)

AED 5,500,0004 BRDISCOVERY GARDENS

BUILDING 226Amazing value 947 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP268088)

AED 556,5001 BR

DUBAILANDUPTOWN MOTORCITYInspection will impress 1,953 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Deborah Staines (Ref # AP237633)

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THE PALM JUMEIRAHAL SHAHLA (B10)Experience the height of luxury 4,917 sq. ft. Ready Now Wassim Abdallah (Ref # AP89653)

AED 5,356,0004 BR

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

AED 14,420,0006 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAH

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

AED 19,570,000

4 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHCANAL COVEA desirable address 3,800 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Allsopp (Ref # VI228091)


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


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

AED 8,755,000

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

AED 2,667,7003 BR

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

AED 3,090,0003 BR

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

AED 16,943,500

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

AED 15,965,000

3 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHGOLDEN MILEWorld class development 4,683 sq. ft. Ready Now Stephen Ye (Ref # AP261867)


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


JASH FALQA (B7)Dynamic development 2,260 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Allsopp (Ref # AP169485)

AED 2,832,500

5 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHL FROND (FARA VILLAS)Experience the height of luxury 5,461 sq. ft. Ready Now Ali Tabrizi (Ref # VI263686)


L FROND (FARA VILLAS)Competitive price, call now 5,000 sq. ft. Ready Now Svetlana Gorbach (Ref # VI252543)


P FROND (SULLAJ VILLAS)A prestigious address 7,000 sq. ft. Ready Now Svetlana Gorbach (Ref # VI77792)

AED 16,892,000

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DUBAI MARINAAL MASSAffordable luxury 1,100 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Allsopp (Ref # AP266232)

AED 1,648,0001 BR DUBAI MARINA

AL SEEF TOWERUncompromising luxury 3,554 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Allsopp (Ref # AP160013)

AED 3,399,0003 BR

DUBAI MARINAAMWAJ 4Looking for lifestyle? 1,277 sq. ft. Ready Now Penny Higgins (Ref # AP218521)

AED 1,648,0002 BR

DUBAI MARINAAL FATTAN MARINE TOWERThe best of city living 2,308 sq. ft. Ready Now Tulay Ozcan (Ref # AP258914)

AED 3,615,3003 BR

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DUBAI MARINAAL SEEF TOWERA desirable address 3,358 sq. ft. Ready Now Zahra Slassi (Ref # AP9910)


AMWAJ 4A motivated seller! 1,343 sq. ft. Ready Now Fauzan Ahmad (Ref # AP259282)

AED 1,799,4102 BR

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DUBAI MARINAAL SEEF TOWERExperience heights of luxury 3,554 sq. ft. Ready Now Yasmeen Buzari (Ref # AP269201)

AED 4,532,0004 BR

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


BAHAR 1Everything on your doorstep 1,050 sq. ft. Ready Now Jasmine Patel (Ref # AP10279)

AED 1,438,3951 BR


DUBAI MARINAAMWAJ 4Looking for lifestyle? 1,332 sq. ft. Ready Now Stephanie Paaske (Ref # AP269304)

AED 2,000,0002 BR

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

AED 1,656,4462 BR

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

AED 2,523,5002 BR

DUBAI MARINAARY MARINA VIEWUnobstructed views of the marina 1,104 sq. ft. Ready Now Gillian Asker (Ref # AP172379)

AED 1,133,0001 BRDUBAI MARINA

AMWAJ 4Beachfront living at an attractive price 1,342 sq. ft. Ready Now Jon Yarrow (Ref # AP173030)

AED 1,648,0002 BR

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DUBAI MARINAD.E.C TOWERAmazing value 638 sq. ft. Ready Now Martina Fella (Ref # AP258652)

AED 748,553Studio DUBAI MARINA

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

AED 1,700,7362 BR


January 2010

DUBAI MARINAKG TOWERState-of-the-art facilities 3,181 sq. ft. Ready Now Rita Mouawad (Ref # AP267527)


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


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

AED 2,238,8083 BR

DUBAI MARINAIRIS BLUEExperience heights of luxury 1,574 sq. ft. Ready Now Anda Marin (Ref # AP231581)


IRIS BLUEUnobstructed views of the marina 1,547 sq. ft. Ready Now Stephanie Paaske (Ref # AP258430)


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

AED 668,3951 BR

DUBAI MARINAD.E.C TOWER 2Ready to move in 948 sq. ft. Ready Now Jon Yarrow (Ref # AP274319)

AED 988,8001 BR

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

AED 875,5001 BR

DUBAI MARINAD.E.C TOWERExceptional deal! 603 sq. ft. Ready Now Amalia Paraschiv (Ref # AP82927)

AED 587,100Studio

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DUBAI MARINADREAMS 2Amazing value 2,510 sq. ft. Ready Now Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP263579)

AED 115,0002 BR

DUBAI MARINAGULF NATIONALAmazing value 1,500 sq. ft. Ready Now Nicholas Winter (Ref # AP260364)

AED 100,0002 BRDUBAI MARINA

EMIRATES CROWNBest value 1,700 sq. ft. Ready Now Katarina Geenen (Ref # AP229141)

AED 160,0002 BR

DUBAI MARINADORRA BAYA desirable address 1,098 sq. ft. Ready Now Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP37715)

AED 85,0001 BR

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DUBAI MARINAMARINA VIEW TOWERS 1Amazing value 421 sq. ft. Ready Now Hakima Slassi (Ref # AP175111)

AED 47,000StudioDUBAI MARINA

MARINA HEIGHTSPrivileged location 5,456 sq. ft. Ready Now Sharif Abuthina (Ref # AP66559)

AED 550,0005 BR

DUBAI MARINALOTUS SERVICED APARTMENTCompetitive price, call now 770 sq. ft. Ready Now Adam Farani (Ref # AP274539)

AED 75,000Studio DUBAI MARINA

MARINA DIAMOND 2Amazing value 681 sq. ft. Ready Now Joseph Charro (Ref # AP11066)

AED 65,0001 BR DUBAI MARINA

MARINA DIAMOND 3Best value 650 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Kerr (Ref # AP8433)

AED 70,0001 BR


January 2010

22 FOR RENT MARINA DISTRICT

DUBAI MARINASADAF 1Self-contained development 1,870 sq. ft. Ready Now Martina Plumley (Ref # AP171929)


DUBAI MARINA RE/392-420Amazing value 981 sq. ft. Ready Now Claire Rowe (Ref # AP260328)


QUAY WESTBrand new luxury apartments 762 sq. ft. Ready Now Deepali Dhanrajani (Ref # AP237350)

AED 95,0001 BR

DUBAI MARINAMURJAN TOWERBreathtaking vistas 1,510 sq. ft. Ready Now Angelo Kazan (Ref # AP993)


MURJAN 2Self-contained development 645 sq. ft. Ready Now Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP264245)

AED 80,000StudioDUBAI MARINA

MESK TOWERAffordable luxury 4,534 sq. ft. Ready Now Sharif Abuthina (Ref # AP269020)

AED 350,0004 BR

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


SADAF 8Self-contained development 3,000 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # AP173858)

AED 250,0004 BR DUBAI MARINA

TIME PLACEPrestigious urban development 1,742 sq. ft. Ready Now Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP179189)

AED 165,0003 BR

DUBAI MARINASADAF 6Self-contained development 1,870 sq. ft. Ready Now Martina Plumley (Ref # AP171930)


SADAF 4Self-contained development 1,940 sq. ft. Ready Now Rasha Moslyh (Ref # AP173547)


SADAF 4In a class by itself 2,600 sq. ft. Ready Now Tarek Gouda (Ref # AP259382)

AED 300,0002 BR



EMIRATES LIVINGGOLF TOWER 1The kind of home you’ve only ever dreamed about 1,269 sq. ft. Ready Now Grace Zhao Eckhardt (Ref # AP47559)

AED 1,297,0572 BR

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

AED 50,985,0007 BR

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EMIRATES LIVINGGOLF TOWER 3Stunning views over the golf course 962 sq. ft. Ready Now Stephanie Paaske (Ref # AP264363)


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

AED 2,060,0002 BR

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


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

AED 3,399,0003 BRBARSHA

BARSHA - 35 Star hotel living with everything you need 13,000 sq. ft. Abdul latif Al Jasimi (Ref # VI264161)

AED 16,000,0007 BR



January 2010

EMIRATES LIVINGHATTAN 2A prestigious address 6,124 sq. ft. Ready Now Rita Mouawad (Ref # VI257939)

AED 9,785,0006 BR

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

AED 2,781,0003 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGGOLF TOWERS CANAL VILLASThe kind of home you’ve only dreamt about 1,959 sq. ft. Ready Now Elen Manukyan (Ref # VI259064)

AED 2,781,0003 BR

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

AED 4,378,0004 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGMEADOWS 9 PHASE 2Views of lush landscapes 3,806 sq. ft. Ready Now Jan Tabrizi (Ref # VI267176)

AED 4,017,0005 BR EMIRATES LIVING

MEADOWS 9 PHASE 2Idyllic surroundings 3,805 sq. ft. Ready Now Rosina Holtzhausen (Ref # VI260878)

AED 4,377,5005 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGMEADOWS 1Uncompromising luxury 3,578 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # VI269255)


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

AED 3,150,0003 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGMEADOWS 9 PHASE 2An entertainers delight 4,018 sq. ft. Ready Now Gillian Asker (Ref # VI267255)

AED 4,145,7504 BR

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EMIRATES LIVINGPHASE 1Experience heights of luxury 13,150 sq. ft. Ready Now Liudmila Shapedko (Ref # VI258708)

AED 56,444,0007 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGMONTGOMERIE MAISONETTESAffordable luxury 4,119 sq. ft. Ready Now Hannah Bakshani (Ref # VI267223)

AED 6,798,0004 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGPHASE 1Unrivalled master plan community 11,007 sq. ft. Ready Now Nina Pekina (Ref # VI267505)

AED 25,750,0005 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGMEADOWS 9 PHASE 2Amazing value 3,426 sq. ft. Ready Now Rabih Hankir (Ref # VI260058)

AED 3,759,5004 BR

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EMIRATES LIVINGPHASE 1Unrivalled master plan community 12,000 sq. ft. Ready Now Bobby Uppal (Ref # VI96682)


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

AED 26,500,0004 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGPHASE 1Unrivalled master plan community 10,000 sq. ft. Ready Now Melanie Mouton (Ref # VI267619)


PHASE 1Captivating environment 40,000 sq. ft. Ready Now Melanie Mouton (Ref # VI265530)


PHASE 1A prestigious address 21,300 sq. ft. Ready Now Thomas Bunker (Ref # VI242186)

AED 56,650,0007 BR



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26 FOR SALE EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

EMIRATES LIVINGPHASE 1 - MEADOWSMatchless location 3,683 sq. ft. Ready Now Sue Welsh (Ref # VI70865)

AED 5,400,0004 BR

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EMIRATES LIVINGPHASE 2 - MEADOWSA motivated seller! 4,045 sq. ft. Ready Now Bobby Uppal (Ref # VI9336)

AED 4,017,0004 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGPHASE 7 - SPRINGSThe kind of home you’ve only ever dreamed about 2,646 sq. ft. Ready Now Fadi El Fares (Ref # VI72036)

AED 2,343,2503 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGSPRINGS 11An investors dream! 2,455 sq. ft. Ready Now Bobby Uppal (Ref # VI244045)

AED 2,163,0003 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGSPRINGS 1A great family option 2,572 sq. ft. Ready Now Wadih Al Hakim (Ref # VI260435)


PHASE 2 - SPRINGSAffordable luxury 2,455 sq. ft. Ready Now Kati Sabour (Ref # VI28935)

AED 1,957,0003 BR

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


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

AED 2,266,0003 BR



JUMEIRAH ISLANDSISLAMIC CLUSTERSA prestigious address 5,338 sq. ft. Ready Now Brett Meadway (Ref # VI266823)

AED 310,0004 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGPHASE 1A desirable address 12,513 sq. ft. Ready Now Yasmin Piroozan (Ref # VI54471)

AED 1,100,0004 BR

BARSHASUMMERLANDAmazing value 980 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # APM215852)

AED 65,0001 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGSPRINGS 1Everything on your doorstep 2,258 sq. ft. Ready Now Danielle O’Reilly (Ref # VI268918)

AED 180,0003 BR

DISCOVERY GARDENSBUILDING 07Amazing value 600 sq. ft. Ready Now Tracey Norman (Ref # AP266459)

AED 75,000StudioBARSHA

SUMMERLANDAmazing value 980 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # APM215849)

AED 65,0001 BR

BARSHAAL HABBAI BUILDINGDynamic development 947 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # AP267709)

AED 63,0001 BR

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FOR RENTMORE PROPERTIES IN EMIRATES LIVING


JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSBONNINGTON TOWERAffordable luxury 1,050 sq. ft. Ready Now Adam Farani (Ref # AP264774)

AED 145,0002 BRJUMEIRAH ISLANDS

EUROPEAN CLUSTERSA prestigious address 6,296 sq. ft. Ready Now Danielle O’Reilly (Ref # VI258862)

AED 385,0005 BR

DISCOVERY GARDENSBUILDING 230One of the Best Deals in the Market 872 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # AP254618)

AED 58,0001 BR



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


ALMAAffordable luxury 2,436 sq. ft. Ready Now Fadi El Fares (Ref # VI262021)

AED 2,678,0003 BR

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


ALMAA great family option 2,540 sq. ft. Ready Now Jon Yarrow (Ref # VI266617)


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

AED 4,738,0005 BR

DUBAILAND DISTRICT

FOR SALE500+ PROPERTIES IN DUBAILAND


ARABIAN RANCHESGAZELLE / AL REEM 2Amazing value 2,628 sq. ft. Ready Now Conny Mathei (Ref # VI165201)

AED 2,369,0003 BR

ARABIAN RANCHESAL MAHRAMeticulously planned development 4,298 sq. ft. Ready Now Shervin Pouyan (Ref # VI170455)

AED 5,150,0005 BR

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ARABIAN RANCHESGAZELLE / AL REEM 2At never-before prices 3,153 sq. ft. Ready Now Jan Tabrizi (Ref # VI268839)


MIRADOR PHASE 2Affordable luxury 4,947 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Allsopp (Ref # VI265568)

AED 4,532,0005 BR

ARABIAN RANCHESHATTANAffordable luxury 6,967 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # VI268194)

AED 8,250,3005 BR

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARKEAST GARDEN - BLOCK CProperty at budget prices 2,362 sq. ft. Ready Now Ali Tabrizi (Ref # AP3341)

AED 2,420,5003 BR DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

EAST GARDEN - BLOCK FGuaranteed return on investment 1,757 sq. ft. Ready Now Mohsin Hamid (Ref # AP3434)


SAHEEL VILLASGreat family home 4,909 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Allsopp (Ref # VI54324)

AED 6,180,0005 BR

ARABIAN RANCHESSAHEEL VILLASGreat family home 3,216 sq. ft. Ready Now Patrice Torbet (Ref # VI266747)


SAHEEL VILLASUncompromising luxury 4,909 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # VI267243)


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

AED 3,502,0003 BR



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DUBAI INVESTMENT PARKGREEN COMMUNITYA motivated seller! 5,900 sq. ft. Ready Now Liudmila Shapedko (Ref # VI261918)

AED 3,914,0005 BRDUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

GREEN COMMUNITYExceptional deal! 7,075 sq. ft. Ready Now Liudmila Shapedko (Ref # VI266925)

AED 5,922,5006 BR

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARKGC PHASE 1ALive with a view to inspire 5,900 sq. ft. Ready Now Rene Neil D’souza (Ref # VI2917)

AED 4,738,0005 BR

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARKGC PHASE 2 WESTAmazing value 4,200 sq. ft. Ready Now Hannah Bakshani (Ref # VI230884)

AED 2,884,0004 BRDUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

GC PHASE 2 WESTAffordable luxury 5,900 sq. ft. Ready Now Hannah Bakshani (Ref # VI260501)

AED 3,914,0005 BR

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARKGC PHASE 1ASignature development 4,036 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Allsopp (Ref # VI158424)

AED 2,832,5003 BR

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARKGC PHASE 2 WESTPicturesque setting 1,070 sq. ft. Ready Now Nicole Burt (Ref # AP41665)

AED 899,0001 BR

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARKGC PHASE 1ABest value 533 sq. ft. Ready Now Fadi El Fares (Ref # AP267175)

AED 579,609STUDIO



DUBAILAND DISTRICT

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DUBAI INVESTMENT PARKGC PHASE 2 WESTPrivileged location 4,200 sq. ft. Ready January 2010 Aj Leith (Ref # VI57763)

AED 220,0004 BR DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

GC PHASE 2 WESTPrivileged location 4,200 sq. ft. Ready January 2010 Aj Leith (Ref # VI37670)


GC PHASE 2 WESTA place to call home 4,200 sq. ft. Ready May 2010 Susan Brand (Ref # VI225867)

AED 215,0004 BR

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARKGC PHASE 2 WESTA place to call home 4,200 sq. ft. Ready May 2010 Susan Brand (Ref # VI264173)


GC PHASE 2 WESTA place to call home 5,900 sq. ft. Ready January 2010 Susan Brand (Ref # VI266477)


GC PHASE 2 WESTEasy living 958 sq. ft. Ready Now Susan Brand (Ref # AP44771)

AED 60,0001 BR

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARKGC PHASE 2 WESTPrivileged location 924 sq. ft. Ready Now Susan Brand (Ref # AP46482)


EWAN RESIDENCEBest value 1,200 sq. ft. Ready Now Violeta Abboud (Ref # AP163841)

AED 65,0002 BR

ARABIAN RANCHESGAZELLE / AL REEM 3Amazing value 1,296 sq. ft. Ready Now Sylvia O’Connor (Ref # VI226175)

AED 105,0002 BRARABIAN RANCHES

GAZELLE / AL REEM 3Meticulously planned development 1,649 sq. ft. Ready Now Joseph Charro (Ref # VI269023)

AED 110,0002 BR



January 2010

BUSINESS BAYEXECUTIVE TOWER JAmbitious initiative 1,076 sq. ft. Ready Now Randall Reibling (Ref # AP231344)

AED 1,076,2471 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIBURJ VIEWS5 Star hotel living with everything you need 595 sq. ft. Ready Now Stanislav Sobolyev (Ref # AP262448)

AED 1,085,287Studio

BUSINESS BAYEXECUTIVE TOWER JAmbitious initiative 1,076 sq. ft. Ready Now Randall Reibling (Ref # AP230843)

AED 1,076,2471 BR BUSINESS BAY

EXECUTIVE TOWER JA motivated seller! 2,088 sq. ft. Ready Now Randall Reibling (Ref # AP230822)

AED 1,989,3423 BR

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

FOR SALE475+ PROPERTIES IN DOWNTOWN ONLINE NOW VISIT BHOMES.COM

DIFCLIBERTY HOUSEAffordable luxury 1,683 sq. ft. Ready Now Thomas Bunker (Ref # AP262590)

AED 4,120,0002 BR

FEATURED

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIBURJ VIEWSExcellent finish 855 sq. ft. Ready Now Jan Tabrizi (Ref # AP258283)

AED 1,179,9671 BR

FOR SALE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT32

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIBURJ DUBAI TOWERWorld class development 2,008 sq. ft. Ready Now Stanislav Sobolyev (Ref # AP265672)

AED 8,066,1362 BR



DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAITAJER RESIDENCESAt never-before prices 1,455 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP268668)

AED 2,295,8662 BR

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

AED 1,958,0002 BRDOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

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

AED 2,420,5002 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAITAJER RESIDENCESExperience heights of luxury 990 sq. ft. Ready Now Randall Reibling (Ref # AP267263)

AED 2,266,0001 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIBURJ VIEWS AExecutive elegance 873 sq. ft. Ready Now Jon Yarrow (Ref # AP227068)

AED 1,081,5001 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIMISKA 2Affordable luxury 1,239 sq. ft. Ready Now Liudmila Shapedko (Ref # AP264156)

AED 2,476,0052 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAITHE ADDRESS DUBAI MALLPremium amenities 655 sq. ft. Ready Now Melanie Mouton (Ref # AP92549)

AED 1,442,000StudioDOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

THE ADDRESS DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIAn iconic masterpiece 1,732 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP231720)

AED 4,534,0002 BR

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

AED 1,545,0001 BR

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January 2010

BUSINESS BAYEXECUTIVE TOWER MAmazing value 1,647 sq. ft. Ready Now Travis Eltringham (Ref # AP274596)

AED 125,0002 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAITHE ADDRESS DUBAI MALLLandmark address 539 sq. ft. Ready Now Warwick Rowe (Ref # AP267604)

AED 115,000Studio DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

THE LOFTS - WESTCaptivating environment 709 sq. ft. Ready Now Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP267832)

AED 90,0001 BR

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

FOR RENTMORE PROPERTIES IN DOWNTOWN


FOR RENT DOWNTOWN DISTRICT34

BUSINESS BAYEXECUTIVE TOWER ELive closer to work 1,436 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # AP268398)

AED 140,0002 BR BUSINESS BAY

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

AED 140,0003 BR

BUSINESS BAYEXECUTIVE TOWER MPanoramic view of Dubai’s impressive skyline 1,647 sq. ft. Ready Now Travis Eltringham (Ref # AP274796)

AED 125,0002 BRBUSINESS BAY

EXECUTIVE TOWER HLive closer to work 3,744 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # AP269208)

AED 180,0004 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIMISKA 1Affordable luxury 809 sq. ft. Ready Now Sandra Shadman (Ref # AP179615)

AED 95,0001 BR DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

SOUTH RIDGE 3Excellent finish 927 sq. ft. Ready Now Diane Petty (Ref # AP217345)

AED 90,0001 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAITHE RESIDENCES II T3Central and prestigious location 1,367 sq. ft. Ready Now Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP175323)

AED 160,0002 BR



DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIZANZEBEEL 3Wide range of retail, entertainment and dining 734 sq. ft. Ready Now Ghada Ghannam (Ref # AP179576)

AED 80,0001 BRDOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

YANSOON 3An investors dream! 1,211 sq. ft. Ready Now Wafa Ghannam (Ref # AP268736)

AED 120,0002 BRDOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

YANSOON 2Affordable luxury 1,350 sq. ft. Ready Now Wafa Ghannam (Ref # AP268705)

AED 125,0002 BR

TRADE CENTREAL MERAIKHI TOWERHigh yielding returns 1,228 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # APM200715)

AED 95,0002 BR TRADE CENTRE

HABTOOR RESIDENCEIdeal family living 770 sq. ft. Ready Now Sylvia O’Connor (Ref # AP179971)

AED 80,0001 BRTRADE CENTRE

HABTOOR RESIDENCEGreat family home 1,200 sq. ft. Ready Now Sylvia O’Connor (Ref # AP255285)

AED 150,0003 BR


TRADE CENTREHOTEL APARTMENTSJust move in 1,558 sq. ft. Ready Now Sylvia O’Connor (Ref # AP263856)


HOTEL APARTMENTSJust move in 1,119 sq. ft. Ready Now Sylvia O’Connor (Ref # AP263956)


HOTEL APARTMENTSAffordable luxury 1,919 sq. ft. Ready Now Sylvia O’Connor (Ref # AP266342)

AED 150,0003 BR

TRADE CENTREPARK PLACEBreathtaking vistas 1,141 sq. ft. Ready Now Wendy Hulbert (Ref # AP267955)

AED 140,0002 BR TRADE CENTRE

WORLD TRADE CENTRE RESIDENCEExperience the height of luxury 2,648 sq. ft. Ready Now Sylvia O’Connor (Ref # AP66885)

AED 280,0003 BR

TRADE CENTRE

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Affordable luxury 3,391 sq. ft. Ready Now Wendy Hulbert (Ref # AP264391)

AED 225,000

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SHORT-TERM

RENTALS

Our Short-term Rentals division specializes in ready-made living solutions in the most

attractive residential districts of Dubai, offering the luxury of a home on a short or medium-

term basis. Whether you’re an executive with extended business in Dubai or simply a new

resident looking for a place while you find your feet, with a short-term rental you can live the

high life without paying a high price.

DUBAI MARINA

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

1 BRTIME PLACE AED 9,500

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

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

1 BRTHE RESIDENCES T2 AED 11,000

THE MEADOWS

Affordable Luxury 3,578 sq. ft. (Ref #VIM215097)

3 BRPHASE 9A AED 25,000

THE GREENS

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

2 BRAL ARTA 4 AED 12,000

5 BRTHE MEADOWS

Spacious Living 4,000 sq. ft. (Ref #VIM211546)

PHASE 2 AED 42,000

DUBAI MARINA

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

3 BRSADAF 5 AED 25,000

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

Enjoy life with style 1,117 sq. ft. 6th floor (Ref #APM217900)

1 BRZANZABEEL 4 AED 12,000

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January 2010

38 SHORT-TERM RENTALS

DUBAI MARINA

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

STMARINA DIAMOND 3 AED 10,000

DUBAI MARINA

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

2 BRMARINA HEIGHTS AED 14,000

1 BRDUBAI MARINA

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

SAHAB 1 AED 11,000DUBAI MARINA

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

1 BRMARINA DIAMOND 2 AED 9,000

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

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

2 BRAL MSALLI AED 18,000

1 BRJUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

Smart home living 866 sq. ft. 12th floor (Ref #APM215692)

INDIGO TOWER AED 9,000

DISCOVERY GARDENS

Best Value 474 sq. ft. G Floor (Ref #APM254392)

STBUILDING 52 AED 5,500

DUBAI MARINA

Smart home living 866 sq. ft. 12th floor (Ref #APM215692)

STMARINA VIEW TOWER 1 AED 7,000

THE SPRINGS

A desirable address 1,690 sq. ft. (Ref #VIM209601)

2 BRPHASE 10 AED 14,000

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ABU DHABI

Are your thoughts turning towards the capital? Better Homes has expert agents in Abu Dhabi

and is well placed to guide you through the very best properties the city has on offer.

The eagerly anticipated Al Reef Villas development in Abu Dhabi is finally being handed over! Developed by Manazel Real Estate, Al Reef Villas consists of 1,700 villas and apartments spread across a lush greenery and fantastic amenities. Billed as “the first planned UAE community exclusively for the middle-income tier,” this project has been well-received by initial buyers. These villas have four distinct architectural styles, including Mediterranean, Desert, Contemporary, and Arabic. The location is enviable – only 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi Island and close to the international airport. Amenities here encompass retail, commercial, and community needs. Enjoy the upcoming town square with relaxing cafés and dining establishments, and an entire community amidst beautiful tree-lined streets and verdant landscaping. A range of homes are available here, so we recommend you come down and visit Abu Dhabi’s latest offering.

AL REEF AWAITS

1 BRAL RAHA BEACHAL MUNEERALive your Arabian dream 859 sq. ft. Ready March 2011 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP223734)

AED 921,5643 BRAL RAHA BEACH

AL MUNEERAGreat family home 1,656 sq. ft. Ready March 2011 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP265387)

AED 1,854,0003 BRAL RAHA BEACH

AL MUNEERAA motivated seller! 1,939 sq. ft. Ready March 2011 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP255799)

AED 2,231,598

2 BRAL RAHA BEACHAL MUNEERAModern living at its best 1,539 sq. ft. Ready March 2011 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP220384)

AED 1,697,3051 BRAL RAHA BEACH

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

AED 999,2943 BRAL RAHA BEACH

AL NASEEM RESIDENCE - AA prestigious address 3,847 sq. ft. Ready March 2010 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP229917)

AED 5,099,999

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1 BRAL REEM ISLANDAL MAHA TOWERCompetitive price, call now 923 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP257947)

AED 1,175,0005 BRAL REEF

MEDITERRANEAN COMMUNITYHome sweet home 3,749 sq. ft. Ready October 2010 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI233129)


MEDITERRANEAN COMMUNITYThe kind of home you’ve only ever dreamed about 2,858 sq. ft. Ready October 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # VI228447)

AED 1,854,000

5 BRAL REEFDESERT COMMUNITYA great family option 3,749 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Imran Ellam (Ref # VI263619)

AED 2,150,000

4 BRAL RAHA GARDENSSIDRAExceptional deal! 2,755 sq. ft. Ready Now Linda Savidge (Ref # VI266093)

AED 2,534,090

2 BRAL REEFCONTEMPORARY COMMUNITYA motivated seller! 1,831 sq. ft. Ready March 2011 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI237415)

AED 1,116,505

3 BRAL RAHA BEACHAL ZEINA - TOWNHOUSESFabulous ocean views 3,949 sq. ft. Ready March 2011 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI253425)

AED 4,635,000

2 BRAL REEFDESERT COMMUNITYAn investment for capital growth 1,832 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # VI274582)

AED 1,155,000

5 BRAL RAHA GARDENSLEHWEIHExceptional deal! 3,901 sq. ft. Ready Now Linda Savidge (Ref # VI267943)

AED 3,842,040

2 BRAL REEFARABIC COMMUNITYGreat family home 1,832 sq. ft. Ready January 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # VI259663)


BUILDING 24A motivated seller! 1,668 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP219522)


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

AED 2,350,000




1 BRAL REEM ISLANDSKY TOWERA desirable address 934 sq. ft. Ready May 2010 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP56019)

AED 1,415,0092 BRAL REEM ISLAND

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

AED 1,904,568

3 BR

AL REEM ISLAND

SUN TOWER

Amazing capital growth 1,774 sq. ft. Ready March 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP233487)

AED 2,587,674

2 BR

AL REEM ISLAND

OCEAN TERRACE RESIDENCE

Competitive price, call now 1,346 sq. ft. Ready March 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP260033)

AED 1,759,055

2 BRAL REEM ISLANDSKY TOWERState-of-the-art complex 1,461 sq. ft. Ready May 2010 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP91996)

AED 2,039,603

2 BRAL REEM ISLANDMARINA HEIGHTS 1A desirable address 1,335 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP95134)

AED 1,668,7472 BRAL REEM ISLAND

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

AED 1,499,307

2 BRAL REEM ISLANDOCEAN TERRACE RESIDENCEStrategic location 1,453 sq. ft. Ready March 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP97196)

AED 1,998,181

4 BRGOLF GARDENSKHUZAMA TOWN HOUSEReady to move in 3,678 sq. ft. Ready Now Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI265842)

AED 3,389,000

2 BRAL REEM ISLANDMARINA HEIGHTS 2Direct marina views 1,179 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP238533)

AED 1,639,400

4 BRHYDRA VILLAGETOWN HOUSESAttractive investment opportunity 2,566 sq. ft. Ready December 2011 Linda Savidge (Ref # VI267821)

AED 1,453,742


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January 2010

3 BRAL KHANAL GHAZAL TOWERBrand new luxury apartments 2,700 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # AP263731)

AED 96,7503 BRAL KHAN

AL GHAZAL TOWERBrand new luxury apartments 2,700 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # AP268621)

AED 97,250

3 BRAL KHANAL GHAZAL TOWERBrand new luxury apartments 2,700 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # AP268541)

AED 88,750

2 BR

AL KHAN

AL GHAZAL TOWER

Experience heights of luxury 1,900 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # AP268657)

AED 67,750

2 BR

AL KHAN

AL GHAZAL TOWER

Brand new luxury apartments 1,900 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # AP268477)

AED 68,250

3 BR

AL KHAN

AL GHAZAL TOWER

Brand new luxury apartments 2,700 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # AP268500)

AED 89,250

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SHARJAH AND THE

NORTHERN EMIRATES

There are some extraordinary developments and impressive deals on offer outside of

Dubai and Abu Dhabi — turn your attention to Sharjah to get involved.

SHARJAH GOING STRONG

SHARJAHFORRENT

Throughout 2009, the recession affected the real estate market in all areas of the UAE, but some argue the slowest areas of recovery can be found in freehold areas of the Northern Emirates, including a selection of off-plan projects in Ajman and Ras al Khamiah. However, the leasing market in Sharjah is still strong, and residential areas with Sharjah are proving to be very popular for long term tenants.

Sharjah - resilient property market

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43SHARJAH AND THE NORTHERN EMIRATES


With an excellent location on the Al Khan Lake Corniche, Al Ghazal Tower provides some of the finest living in Sharjah. The high-rise is one of Sharjah’s architectural landmarks, set adjacent to the emirate’s most exclusive recreational development, Al Qasba. The heights of Al Ghazal offer unmatched panoramas across the Al Khan Lagoon and Arabian Gulf. Thankfully, with a location directly on Al Khan Lagoon these views do not come at the cost of convenience. Moving from the exterior to the interior, Al Ghazal Tower is powered by an understated elegance. The main entrance floors are decorated with luxurious marble and its walls are lined with Burmese teak. The marble and wood motif continues throughout the corridors and common areas of Al Ghazal,

guiding residents pleasingly to the four high speed Mitsubishi lifts. Inside the flats one enjoys an air of sophistication, space and comfort. High-quality ceramic granite flooring is standard throughout all living spaces, while the main doors are built of solid wood. Villeroy and Boch, Grohe, and MDF brands provide elegant functionality and a central gas system restates the tower’s integrated design. A free health club awaits residents with state of the art equipment, a swimming pool and Jacuzzi, while the tower’s heat and sound-proof walls insulate it from the outside world. As arguably the finest tower in Sharjah, Al Ghazal is a treasure to its residents. To arrange a viewing, please give us a call on 600 52 2212.

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AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

AL AWIR DISTRICT International City 31,020 50,000 43,673 60 104 83

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Trade Centre 4,500,000 4,500,000 4,500,000 150 150 150

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Barsha 18,120 485,025 151,881 120 250 145

Jumeirah Lake Towers 237,600 268,000 252,800 200 200 200

JUMEIRAH DISTRICT Sheikh Zayed Road 1,166,040 1,166,040 1,166,040 205 205 205

MEYDAN DISTRICT Al Quoz 779,350 3,685,750 1,799,428 115 160 137

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MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

DUBAILAND DISTRICT Dubai Investment Park 87,540 5,375,000 463,659 30 50 33

MEYDAN DISTRICT Al Quoz 120,000 323,000 217,800 38 85 67

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

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AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

ABU DHABI Al Markaziyah 129,000 135,867 132,433 178 187 182

BUR DUBAI DISTRICT Bur Dubai 74,000 74,000 74,000 137 137 137

Umm Hurair 119,993 143,556 131,774 86 140 113

DEIRA DISTRICT Deira 91,260 1,145,400 205,567 95 130 101

Garhoud 600,000 1,656,000 1,000,000 240 250 250

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Business Bay 200,550 395,280 260,680 150 250 169

DIFC 258,180 258,180 258,180 222 222 222

Downtown Burj Dubai 712,690 712,690 712,690 190 190 190

Trade Centre 192,000 2,679,250 858,438 160 250 250

DUBAILAND DISTRICT Dubailand 833,760 833,760 833,760 60 60 60

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Barsha 113,820 2,023,020 180,149 90 200 105

Jumeirah Lake Towers 48,090 260,569 111,831 60 130 81

Tecom 102,150 2,697,450 196,081 80 310 150

JUMEIRAH DISTRICT Sheikh Zayed Road 45,000 245,700 113,364 100 130 110

MEYDAN DISTRICT Al Quoz 107,440 330,000 147,245 120 170 138

AL AIN DISTRICT Al Ain 132,000 180,200 132,550 100 150 150

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BETTER INTERIORS

The latest tastes, trends and product launches in the

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ROSIE RIZVI 1 I bought this chandelier from Dragonmart. My friends were like, ‘Dragonmart? I can never find anything in there!’ But it shows that if you look hard enough, you can find lovely things.2 The Egyptian goddess sculpture on the table is from a bazaar close to the Egyptian pyramids which we visited when we were on holiday.3 This is a Persian rug from Iran; it’s half silk and I think it’s beautiful – but then I would, seeing as that’s where I come from! 4 The bottom dish on the table is from Morocco, the shell dish on top of it is from John Lewis in the UK (as is the oval table they’re on) and the things on top are dried leaves. I got them from Egypt – you soak them in water for 24 hours and then they smell beautiful!5 I got the mirror that’s on the wall in the dining room from Portobello Road in London.

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THE FLAT PACKLooking for a super-slick plasma or LCD TV to brighten up your living room? Here’s our pick of the bunch…

Samsung LED TV B8000 SeriesThis new line of flat-panel, 55 inch TVs offers outstanding picture quality thanks to their unique LED light source, which produces darker blacks than regular CCFLs, an ‘Ultra Clear Panel’ which minimises ambient light reflection and motion blue and image judder-reduction features. Another advantage of the LED lighting is that these TVs cut power consumption significantly – over 40% less than traditional, same-sized LCD HDTVs. It’s even got a special ‘optimised energy savings mode’ you can put it in to keep consumption to the bare minimum. Retail price at Eros is AED11,599 for the UA46B8000 and AED16,999 for the UA55B8000.

Philips 32PFL7422 32 LCD TV Pixel Plus HDKey points about this sleek number include the Pixel Plus HD, a special piece of picture-processing tehcnology which brings excellent depth from all HD sources. Then there’s the ‘Incredible Surround’ audio gadgetry, which aims to ‘mix sounds from left and right in such a way that it expands the virtual distance between the two speakers.’ We’re shaky on the technical side but it certainly sounds very powerful when you’re in front of it.

Hitachi UT 42MX700This is the World’s First Ultra Thin LCD TV, with a whopping 42 inch full HD LCD screen, 10,000:1 contrast ratio and 6ms response time. At only 1.5 inches thick, it’s the skinniest on the market. Available from Eros at AED 5,499 (Black) or AED 5,999 (White).

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Panasonic Viera Plasma Z1 SeriesA super-slim plasma which comes in both 46 inch and 54 inch sizes, with 1080 lines and home networking through DNLA. It’s Viera’s flagship model and comes equipped with wireless transmission to make the layout of your room as flexible as possible.

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Sony Bravia Z5500Full HD resolution, ‘truer-to-life’ colour tones, an ‘AppliCast’ device, meaning you can see information from the web while watching telly – getting RSS news feeds, for example. In addition, the Bravia features ‘DNLA connectivity’, meaning you can access and display photo, video and music content from compatible devices with ease. We’re also a fan of the ‘Scene Select’ function you’ll find on the remote control, which allows you to flip between pre-configured audio and visual settings to match what you’re watching. Another nice touch is the ‘energy saving switch’, which means the TV cuts all power consumption when it’s on standby.

Sharp LC42XD1ELots of good spec packed into this TV – full HD resolution, Tru-D picture enhancement, automatic brightness adjustment and full HD resolution – 1,920 by 1,080 – which means no downscaling. We also like the fact that very little frame space is wasted – as much screen area is packed in as possible.

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INSPIRATION

The living room is the relaxation centre of most homes – so when it comes to decorating, it’s important to get it right.

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LIVING ROOMS (HOME), PUBLISHED BY BETA-PLUSThis is all about what’s hot right now in the room that is central to everybody’s home. With over 100 sumptuous colour photographs,

everything about the modern living room is explored, from layouts to furniture to trends.

DESIGNER APARTMENTS BY JULIO FAJARDOThe perfect book for people who want to make the most of their living space, Designer Apartments examines the best ways to complement modern

architectural trends (eg mezzanine areas, open-plan rooms) through tasteful design touches, over a whopping 800 pages.

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Cottage Chic

Q Home Decor

This is the perfect style for people who want to come in from a long day at work, curl up on the sofa, and say ‘Ah’ (in a relaxed, rather than dentist’s chair, kind of way). Go for plump seating in plain colours, use light wall colours to maximise the light, and try to match your hard furnishings as far as possible. By not using too many detailed accessories, you’ll unwind far more easily.

For elegant types who’d pick palatial over minimal any day of the week, it’s all about rich colours, dark woods and deep-pile rugs. Vibrant golds and reds will be essential in making the room feel warm rather than intimidating, while a strong blue or purple will add a touch of regality. A solid-looking bookcase stacked with leather-bound tomes will add an intellectual feel, while oil paintings will really up the ante (especially if they’re of your ancestors...).

ACHIEVE THIS LOOK

Try a luxurious chaise longue -

we like this lovely Fendi Casa number

from aati. Price on request.

January 2010



City slick

This kind of living room decor is perfect for no-nonsense city dwellers. Invest in a couple of chunky sofas (either L-shaped or symmetrical will work) in a practical colour like grey (all the better for hiding stains), then add personality with colourful cushions in a range of patterns. A rug will give warmth to tiled

apartments and for mood-lighting you can’t go wrong with a few tastefully placed candles. Add a couple of glossy hard-backed coffee table books for extra glamour.

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I’ve never bought curtains before. How do I measure up and what should I go for?

Using a tape measure, start from the top where the pole is (or will be), and measure as far down as you want the curtains to fall (generally either to the floor or 10-15cm below the sill if you don’t want full-length curtains). When it comes to width, the thinner the fabric, the fuller the curtains ought to be – so if you’re using a light chiffon, you would triple the width; with heavier fabric you could go 1.5 to two times the width. Remember to add 10-15cm on either side so light doesn’t creep through the side of the curtain. A black-out layer will add body.Mr Morteza, owner, Avenue Homes, 04 340 8955/ 02 556 100, avenueinterior.com.

For a family-friendly flourish to your living room, why not pick up one of these outstanding, outsized bean bags from Apex (04 299 8288 / apexintl.ae)?

Relaxation central

If you want to achieve high-octane glamour without breaking the bank, focus your attentions on accessories: lighting is one area where a little expenditure can make a massive amount of difference, as demonstrated by the oh-so-chic centrepiece in the above picture, and the complementary candlesticks. Low-level lighting is also a good solution if you don’t have curtains as it will be more difficult for nosy neighbours to peer in (and easier for you to see outside to the view!). Flowers, either real or good-quality fakes, add a splash of colour too.

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ASK THE EXPERTSSend us your questions to [email protected] and we’ll find an interiors guru to answer them...

INTERIORS ADVICE

I’ve got two small and very active children and I’m

looking to buy a new set of sofas and armchairs. What sort of fabrics and styles would work best for my sort of family?

In my opinion, the best option for you is probably going to be leather. You must look for the ‘protected’ type rather than a natural, untreated version. This is because protected leather is treated so it is easy to clean with a damp cloth (and leather cleaners). This should help erase all evidence of pizza and chocolate from last night! Should you prefer fabric, you must look for the treated variety (e.g. Teflon or Scotchguard). This forms a protective layer on the fabric and minimises penetration of liquid in the fibres thereby making it easy to clean. You may wish to use throws on the most well-used areas of the sofa for protection as

well as for creating a nice design feature. The frame itself must be sturdy to withstand heavy usage. Sharp edges and other potentially dangerous forms of design are obviously best avoided. Lastly, the living room must reflect your personality so a comfortable lounge set with your own personalised touch will work the magic.Gayatri Dongre, Western Furniture

I want to buy a new DVD player for the family but am

very confused by all the modern options – BluRay, HD etc. Please can you explain what these terms mean and advise what sort of model I should go for?

First, let’s address the definitions: HD Video basically means a video system that has a higher resolution than the standard, old-fashioned definition. The standard resolution is 1280x720 pixels, while full HD

is 1920x1080 pixels. If something is HD-ready, it may still be of standard resolution, but it can receive HD signals (meaning that it can play the movie but it might not be able to display it at full 1920x1080 resolution). If the size of your screen is below 42 inches (measured diagonally), the difference will not be noticeable, but if your screen is 42 inches or more, the pixel difference will be more visible. Blu-ray is the next step up from the standard DVD-playing system – traditional DVD players use a red laser to read and write the data on the disc, while Blu-ray uses a blue laser, hence the name. The shorter wavelength of the blue laser results in greater precision, and Blu-rays can play HD Video (they can also play CDs, DVDs etc). Based on my experience, I would say that the Samsung BDP 4600 is probably the best model for your needs.Jitendra Bhavnani, EROS Group

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Bagno 04 330 7775

Casa Mia 04 339 0760

Casa Tua 04 339 7800

Rattan House 04 338 2977

Selva Middle East 04 341 1933

TOP OF THE SHOTSBETTER LIFEWe love shopping at Better Life. Partly it’s the superb array of goods – the likes of Siemens, Zanussi, Ufesa, Electrolux and the fantastic Terim, producer of Italian kitchen appliances to die for. But more than anything we love the thought that has clearly gone into the design of the stores. They have been put together with the aim of making shopping at Better Life a truly relaxing, chilled out affair, a very far cry from the jostling, shoving and stacked-to-the-rafters feel of some home appliance centres. Browsing one of the Better life shops feels a little like wandering round a spa which just happens to be filled with electronics – think modern art, plenty of space and graceful music. Happily, this pleasant shopping experience doesn’t come with a hefty price tag – the goods are excellently priced as well as beautifully displayed. Mall of Emirates (04-3414868 / 3410716)

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BETTER COMMUNITIES

The 100 key contacts you need to settle in to

your new home

BABYSITTING AND NANNIESDUBAI NANNIESdubainannies.com

Dubai Nannies provides live-in nannies, governessses

and maternity nurses across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

MAJESTIC NANNIESmajesticnannies.com, 02 665 5056

Majestic Nannies matches families with full-time and

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

MDE Nannies has a roster of nannies and au pairs from

the Philippines, India, Nepal, Indonesia and Sri Lanka.

TRIXABELLtrixabell.com

All Trixabell nannies have first aid and food hygiene

training. Babysitters range from AED35 to AED70/hour.

BANKING AND FINANCECOMMERCIAL BANK OF DUBAIcbd.ae, 800-CBD

CBD offers savings schemes, a personal loan service

and foreign exchange contracts. HSBChsbc.ae, 800HSBC (4722)

HSBC offers Islamic, premier and international banking,

wealth management, corporate and personal accounts.

MASHREQ BANKmashreqbank.com, 04 424 4444

Mashreq offer deposits, borrowing and a broad range of

credit cards with online facilities. NATIONAL BANK OF DUBAInbd.ae, 04 222 2111

Current accounts, silver, gold and platinum credit cards,

specialised private banking and internet banking.

STANDARD CHARTEREDstandardchartered.ae, 04 313 8888

Loans and mortgages, a specialised Islamic Banking

service, private banking and home and life insurance.

CAR RENTALAVISavisaue.ae, 04 295 7121

Avis has 21 rental locations across

the UAE. Rates for their cars range

from AED2,250-20,000/month.

HERTZhertzuae.com, 800 437 89 / 04 206 0206

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

and go to AED17,707 per month for an Audi A8. SixTsixt.com, 04 347 9777

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

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

THRIFTYthriftyaue.com, 800 4694 / 04 347 9001

Prices range from AED2,100 per month for a

Mitsubishi Lancer to AED15,000 per month for a

BMW 7 series.

CAR SHOWROOMSAL FUTTAIM MOTORSalfuttaimmotors.com, 04 206 6666

Al Futtaim are the UAE’s exclusive distributors of

Toyota and Lexus cars.

AL TAYER MOTORS04 303 7070

Distributors of Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Jaguar

and Ferrari.

ARABIAN AUTOMOBILES04 339 0999

The sole distributors for Nissan in the UAE. They also

sell second-hand Nissan vehicles. LIBERTY AUTOMOBILESlibertyautos.com, 04 282 8092

Liberty Automobiles are the largest

General Motors dealership in the UAE for Opel,

Cadillac, Chevrolet and Hummer cars. They are also the

exclusive distributors for Kawasaki motorcycles.

DENTISTSAMERICAN DENTAL CLINICamerican-dental-clinic.com, 04 344 0668 / 02

681 2921

Services include cosmetic dentistry, neuromuscular

dentistry and periodontics. BRITISH DENTAL CLINICbritishdentalclinic.com, 04 342 1318

Provides treatments like air flow cleaning to remove

stains, fillings, teeth whitening, veneers and implants. DRS NICOLAS & ASPnicolasandasp.com, 04 394 7777

Eight branches across Dubai offering pediatric surgery,

cosmetic surgery and implants. DUBAI SKY CLINICdubaiskyclinic.com, 04 355 8808

Based at the BurJuman Business

Tower, offering aesthetic dentistry like

inlays and crowns.

THE DENTAL CENTERthe-dental-center.com, 04 375

2175

Located in Dubai Healthcare City,

the Dental Center’s services include

dental makeovers.

FLORISTSEXOTICAexoticaemirates.com, 02 644 4416 / 04 347 3260

With branches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Exotica offers

bouquets as well as floral arrangements for weddings.

ORGANIC FOODS AND CAFEorganicfoodsandcafe.com, 04 434 0577

A small store at Emaar Business Park where a florist

knocks up good value, immaculate bouquets to order.

SHAKESPEARE FLOWERS04 349 1070

Located at The Village Mall, Shakespeare design

attractive bouquets and floral arrangements.

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UPSCALE AND POSHupscaleandposh.com

Upscale and Posh has a

large selection of delivery flowers

to choose from online. They

also offer online florist

consultation.

GENERAL MAINTENANCEFARNEKfarnek.com, 04 382 4400

Established 30 years ago in 1980, Farnek is one of

the UAE’s premier property and facility maintenance

companies, servicing over 1,000 properties in Dubai.

As well as air-conditioning servicing, Farnek offers

cleaning, security and mechanical assistance to its

customers. With over 1,000 experienced staff members,

the organisation is available to help around the clock,

and also offers plumbing, painting, masonry, tiling,

carpeting and carpet-cleaning. The skilled tradesmen

of the design and build division do everything from

installing baby gates to renovating kitchens. What’s

more, Farnek has got a fantastic reputation based on

the reliability of its staff and reasonable costs. They are

happy to help with villas and apartments – you name it,

Farnek will look after it.

HITCHES AND GLITCHEShitchesandglitches.com, 04 341 2888

Air conditioning and pool maintenance and a 45

minute response time for emergencies.

HOWDRA CLEANING AND MAINTENANCEhowdra.moonfruit.com, 04 227 2736

Howdra offers handyman and maintenance services

covering electrical and plumbing problems.

PERMAGLAZE PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS04 323 2722

General Maintenance undertaken by Under

One Roof maintenance company specializing in tiling

of floors and walls, plastering, painting and decorating

– internal and external. Rewiring and plumbing

undertaken too.

GYMSAVIATION CLUBaviationclub.ae, 04 286 5303

The Aviation has a great pool, squash and tennis courts.

They offer a range of workout classes too. THE BIG APPLEjumeirah.com, 04 319 8660

Diet supplements and fitness foods in addition to a

great range of fitness machines, weights and classes.

FITNESS FIRSTfitnessfirst.ae, 04 351 0044

Fitness First is the largest chain of gyms in the UAE

with branches in Mirdiff, Media City, and BurJuman,

among others.

HAYYAhayya.com, 04 362 7775

A chain of gyms located within various Emaar

properties, including Meadows Village, Burj Dubai and

the Lakes.

HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CLINICSAL ZAHRA MEDICAL CENTREalzahra.com, 04 331 5000

Al Zahra provides departments like pulmonology and

opthalmology in addition to paediatrics and dentistry. AMERICAN HOSPITALahdubai.com, 04 336 7777

The first hospital in the Middle East to get a Joint

Commission International Accreditation (JCIA). BELHOUL EUROPEAN HOSPITALbelhouleuropean.com, 04 345 4000Belhoul’s facilities include 19 specialist clinics in

addition to surgical facilities.

EBSAARebsaar.ae, 04 344 0122

A clinic offering over 16 different technologies

aimed at improving your vision, including LASIK,

glaucoma laser treatment, treatment for diabetes

complications and retinal diseases and cataract and

premium lenses. EMIRATES HOSPITALemirateshospital.ae, 04 349 6666

A specialist surgical hospital which also houses a dental

clinic and other general clinics. HEALTH BAY POLYCLINIChealthbayclinic.com, 04 348 7140

A private medical clinic in Umm Suquiem, offering

a huge range of services from a group of dedicated

doctors. Services include family medicine, paediatrics,

obstetrics and gynaecology, infertility, internal

medicine, gastroenterology, hepatology, travel clinics,

well woman and well man medicals, baby clinic,

lactation consultancy and more.

SHARIF EYE CENTERsharifeyecenter.com, 04 423 3664

One of the top centres in the Middle East region

helping people improve their vision and decrease their

dependency on glasses or contact lenses, Sharif Eye

Center is located at Dubai HealthCare City, Ibn Sina

Building, Block D-101.

THE CITY HOSPITALehl.ae/thecityhospital, 04 435 9999

The City hospital was the first hospital in Dubai

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

WELCARE HOSPITAL ehl.ae/WH, 04 282 7788

Welcare was the first private hospital in Dubai

to receive the Quality Appreciation Award.

INSURANCEAXAaxa-gulf.com, 800 48 45 / 800 29 24

AXA offers local, regional and global healthcare plans.

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

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

Bupa offers three different insurance packages running

from the Lifeline Essential plan up to the Lifeline Gold. DAMAN NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCEdamanhealth.ae, 800 432 626

National, regional, and global health insurance plans

plus visitor plans to a limit of AED150,000. EXPACARE (Through MedNet)mednet-uae.com, 800 48 82

Expacare’s packages include Standardcare, and

Executivecare and Specialcare which cover dental care,

complementary therapies and chronic conditions. RSArsagroup.ae, 800 772 / 04 302 9995

RSA insurance offers policies covering health, home,

pets, motors, personal accidents and travel insurance,

among others.

INTERIOR DESIGN

KENNELS AND CATTERIESANIMAL CARE CENTREanimalcarecentre.biz, 06 543 6280

Located in Sharjah, Animal Care Centre is the oldest

kennel and cattery in the UAE. They also have their

own veterinary clinic.

CHURCHWOOD’Schurchwoods.dubaiparent.com,

04 341 5201

Located in Barsha, with all chalets separated by

partitions and fitted with smoke alarms.

DUBAI KENNELS AND CATTERYdkc.ae, 04 285 1646

DKC offer boarding, daycare and collection and delivery

for cats, dogs and other pets.

EXTENSIONS & ALTERATIONSWOODEN PERGOLASPAINTINGFENCESTILING

SPRINGS/MEADOWSLAKES/ARABIAN RANCHES

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POSH PAWSposhpawsdubai.com, 050 273 0973

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

Paws is like a holiday camp for your pets.

LANDSCAPING AND GARDENSACE GARDEN CENTER800 ASK ACE (800 275 223)

ACE Garden Centre, located at Dubai Festival City,

has an impressive array fencing , pots, potting soil,

fertilizers, seeds, indoor and outdoor plants, watering

accessories, gardening tools and machinery. It’s a

real one stop shop for all your home and outdoor

gardening needs.

DUBAI GARDEN CENTREdubaigardencentre.com, 04 340 0006

Gardening and landscaping services plus a good range

of plants, flowers and outdoor furniture.

GROW GARDENSgrowgardens.ae, 050 159 9723

Grow offers gardening services from preliminary

concepts through to finished gardens

PLANTORAMAplantoramallc.com, 050 656 5971, 050 652 2418

Full design and consultancy as well as masonry

and irrigation.

ST TROPEZ DESIGNstdubai.com, 04 336 2003

Contractors who adapt feng

shui designs to

promote balance.

MAIDSBUSY BEESbusybeesdubai.com, 04 351 7807

Services include house cleaning, baby sitting, event

planning and car cleaning.

DUBAI MAIDSdubai-maids.com, 050 919 2029

Dubai Maids offers cleaning, babysitting and party

services. They also arrange full time maids.

MAIDS.AEmaids.ae, 04 339 4151

Maids available for cleaning, baby sitting and laundry.

SPEED CLEANING06 543 6333

Speed Cleaning send a crew within 24 hours.

NURSERIESBASATEENslc.ae, 06 506 7733

This centre in Sharjah promotes learning through play

for children aged from 2 to 4.

BLOSSOM CHILDRENS NURSERYtheblossomnursery.com, 04 348 6275

Umm Suquiem nursery which takes kids aged 6

months to 4 years.

BUTTERFLY MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL

admont.ae, 02 665 8611

Preschool for children aged 6 months to 4 years which

covers mathematics, natural science, French and Arabic. CHILDREN’S OASIS NURSERY childrensoasisnursery.com, 04 348 8981

Located in Umm Suquiem, Emirates Lakes and Dubai

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

EMIRATES BRITISH NURSERYebninfo.ae, 04 348 9996

Located in Mirdiff and Umm Suquiem, EBN follow the

UK curriculum for ages 11 months to 4 years. HUMMINGBIRD NURSERY hummingbird.ae, 04 370 0449

Kids aged between 6 months and 4 years are taught

the British curriculum. KIDS COTTAGE NURSERY kids-cottage.com, 04 394 2145

Kids Cottage cares for children aged from 1 to 4 and

follows the British curriculum.

Pools R Us L.L.C. P.O. Box 50699, Dubai, U.A.EMob: +971 50 651 6885, Tel: +971 4 340 7887, Fax: +971 4 340 7883E-mail: [email protected], Web: www.poolsrusdubai.com

Pools, custom-crafted to your requirements!

STOP PRESS: Pools R Us is now serving Abu Dhabi as well as Dubai!PLUS! Get a discount of AED 5,000 or a free infrared swimming pool security alarm system

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RISING STARS NURSERYrisingstarsnursery.com, 04 348 8805

Located in Umm Suquiem 2, Rising Stars’ curriculum is

designed for kids from 6 months to 4 years.

PET GROOMINGBRITISH VETERINARY CLINICbritvet.com, 02 66 50085

British Veterinary Clinic are the only professional pet

groomers in Abu Dhabi, located on Khaleej Al Arabi St.

PET CORNERpetcornerdubia.com, 04 885 3637

Pet Corner include brushing in their prices, which are

based on the breed and size of the dog or cat. PETS HABITATpetshopdubai.com,

04 341 8085

Pets Habitat offers grooming packages for dogs and

cats. Grooming is priced according to weight.. ROYAL PETSroyalpets.ae,

04 288 6684

Located in Mirdiff, Royal Pets offers grooming services

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

PHYSIOTHERAPYPHYSIOCAREphysiocare.ae / 04 429 8560 / 050 920 0838

Physiocare is a physical therapy and sport rehabilitation

centre at Dubai HealthCare City. The clinic is

attractive, well-designed and professional and has a

friendly, pleasant atmosphere. Physiocare specialises in

post and pre-pregnancy female healthcare, temporo-

mandibular joint disorders, pain management for office

workers, neurological rehabilitation, including after

stroke and heart attack, and paediatric conditions and

sports injuries.

POOL MANAGEMENTDUBAI POOL CLEANINGpoolcleaningdubai.com,

04 333 6484

Dubai Pool Cleaning offer a weekly clean service which

includes checking and maintaining pH levels.

HYDROLITE POOLS AND LANDSCAPEShydrolite.net, 06 535 1118

Hydrolite offers water treatment and cleaning twice a

week plus regular reading of pH levels. MAK POOLSmakpools.com, 04 323 2958

Maintenance services for private pools and spas. POOLS R USpoolsrusdubai.com, 04 340 7887

A swimming pool installation and maintenance

company with equipment links with Europe and the US.

Their friendly team, who have a cumulative experience

of building thousands of swimming pools worldwide,

will happily talk you through the entire swimming pool

building and ownership process, and they ensure that

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

landscaping innovations sweeping the industry. Pools R

Us also offers a filtration and pump system which keeps

water fresh and clean while using minimal power – and

16 colour mode, low wattage LED lights will make sure

your pool is the jazziest on the compound.

THOSE POOL GUYSthosepoolguys.com, 04 339 0418

Those Pool Guys clean and scrub swimming pools. They

also refill and disinfect them.

REMOVALSACORN MOVERSacornmovers.com,

04 323 6920

Acorn Movers were established in the UK in 1992. They

currently work with 300 agents all over the world,

offering door-to-door world wide relocations for both

corporate and residential moves. They offer packing,

unpacking and storage, and can also arrange both maid

and handyman services. They offer one month’s free

storage to clients who are moving back to the UK or

into Dubai from anywhere in the world.

ALLIED PICKFORDSae.alliedpickfords.com, 04 408 9555

Allied Pickfords offers handyman and cleaning services

in addition to packaging and relocation services.

EURO MOVERS INTERNATIONALeuromovers-ae.com, 04 340 3920

Euro Movers offer door to door services in moving and

packing for both domestic and international locations.

RELOGULFrelogulf.com, 04 501 5748

Relogulf offers moving and packaging services for both

domestic and international moves.

SCHOOLSThe following schools were rated ‘Oustanding’ by the

Knowledge and Human Development Authority. JUMEIRAH COLLEGEgemsjc.com, 04 395 5524

Jumeirah College follows the National Curriulum for

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

sciences, design and tech, media studies and music .

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

JESS schools at Arabian Ranches are split into three -

primary, secondary and sixth form - and offer the British

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

landscaped campus with fully-equipped playground

areas, two temperature-controlled swimming pools and

extensive facilities for sports, science, art/design and

performing arts.

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

A much-loved school teaching the British curriculum

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

facilities and offers a large range of extra-curricular

activities.

KINGS DUBAIkingsdubai.com, 04 348 3939

Located in Umm Suquiem, Kings Dubai provides

courses until Year 6.

WATER MASAFImasafi.com, 800 54 55

Masafi offers home delivery of its five gallon bottles of

mineral water on a contractual basis.

NESTLEnestlewaters.ae, 800 44 04

Nestle delivers five gallon water bottles of their Pure

Life range to homes across the UAE.

OASISoasiscome2life.com, 04 802 4888

Oasis offers free home delivery to its customers for five

gallon bottles.

WHITE GOODS + ELECTRONICSJUMBO ELECTRONICSjumbocorp.com, 800 49 79 / 04 336 7999

Jumbo Electronics has 13 stores across Dubai including

Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Mall and Ibn Batuta.

PLUG-INS ELECTRONIXpluginselectronix.com, 04 206 6777

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

in Dubai Festival City.

SHARAF DGsharafdg.com, 800 344 357 / 04 368 5115

Sharaf DG has six stores across Dubai. They have a

lowest price guarantee an 7 day refund policy.

WILLSEXPAT WILLSwww.expatriatewills.com, 04 304 5085

Expat Wills is dedicated to helping expatriates living

in the UAE to sort out inheritance issues. They have a

team of consultants who can visit you, talk you through

the process of drawing up a will.

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