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6 HOME TRUTHS Feast your eyes on a beautiful Hattan villa.

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Just a stone’s throw away from the Emirates Golf Course, this gorgeous seven bedroom villa (Ref # VI284055) in Hattan is beautifully finished and fully customised with high-quality wood and marble features, large living spaces, a state-of-the art closed kitchen, manicured and landscaped gardens, a private pool and in-depth security systems. The villa is a must-see for any family looking to enjoy fantastic year-round golf course views at one of Dubai’s most prestigious addresses.

Experience a quaint lifestyle like no other. Priced at AED 18,540,000, this villa is a premier opportunity to take advantage of today’s competitive property rates. If you’d like to arrange a viewing, please call +971 600 52 2212 and get connected to our Emirates Living specialists. You won’t be disappointed.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCHDUBAI MARINAWhat is the demand like in the Marina?The demand for properties in the Marina has always been high, primarily because of the unique waterfront and cosmopolitan lifestyle that it offers residences. The exclusivity, the status and the rewards of waterfront living are great, in addition to the advantages of owning a home with full sea and marina views. The Marina, is today, also one of the most affordable areas for working professionals.

What are the other benefits of living in the Marina?The two biggest attractions are the Marina and JBR Walk. People love these recreational seaside areas, staying accessible 24/7 to world-class boutiques, restaurants and private beaches and gazing out at the gleaming yachts and glittering towers. The outdoor shopping experience by the beach with breathtaking views over the Arabian Gulf is a huge draw and attracts people to buy and live here.

To whom does living in the Marina appeal most?The Marina attracts young couples and executives as leading global firms like their employees to be based here due to its easy access to Dubai’s business districts.

What are the most popular developments in the area?The ‘original six towers’ that constitute the original residential developments in the Marina are very popular. At JBR, most of the apartments here offer sea-facing views and are therefore highly desirable.

Why should someone looking to buy in the Marina come to Better Homes?We have extensive stock and deal directly with sellers. We have also a

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LOSHINI LAWRENCEIs Better Homes’ Operations Manager in Abu Dhabi, and is ready to answer any questions you have about property in the capital.

On a general scale, what is the state of Dubai’s real estate market now we

cross into the second half of 2010?

BERNARD AOUN It has been almost 2 years since Dubai’s real estate market downturn started. Despite news of prices plummeting further, we can now observe a degree of market stability. 2009 was a very difficult year as it was difficult to predict or forecast future progression. 2010 started slow but we are observing a clearer vision of stability and then slow, continuous growth will be expected in 2011.

We know that 2010 will be a more stable year in terms of prices; we also know, more or less, the number of projects being handed over by end of 2010 which gives us a better understanding of the market in general; We can see slightly an interest in the real estate market by investors who are back in the market. The investments that they are looking to make this time will be much more studied and will eventually give them an average return yield of between 5 - 7 % - well this is what they are looking for.

The UAE’s real estate market us maturing and now pricing is more realistic compared with that of international, mature markets. We expect to see a growth of long term, end-user investment within the Emirates.

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

RYAN MAHONEY Is the Managing Director of Better Homes and an expert on all property-related matters. He can answer any question you have on property in general.

Now we see projects handing over in Abu Dhabi, to what extent has, or will

this affect pricing for both sales and leasing opportunities?

LOSHINI LAWARENCE New supply of any type of inventory is certainly going to change the current status of the market in terms of price and product availability. As such, stakeholders such as developers, property owners, valuators and real estate consultants have to be aware of the available inventory; location, quality and pricing.

Trend has it that no matter what the product offered, its quality or location, unit types were priced based on one bedrooms, two bedrooms, villas, etc However, the market is now changing, new unit types are becoming available, clients are more knowledgeable about the property that they would like to purchase or rent and, as such, quality and price are key.

In order to ensure that property is priced correctly and leased or sold in a reasonable timeframe, stakeholders need to ensure that they have an in-depth understanding of the market from a consumer and product perspective. Location, quality of interiors, unit layouts, space utilisation, views, community charges and community facilities are key to obtaining the right price for ready-to-move-in property.

No doubt, new property will also impact the pricing of existing inventory. It is expected that developers and landlords will consider upgrading communities and developments within Abu Dhabi to achieve maximum yield on their investments and retain tenants for lease-only properties. Pricing will naturally take its course as new inventory in key locations will attract keen interest, whilst the appetite for other locations will decline. If priced correctly, such locations will retain tenants and developers/owners will still continue to receive the 8-10% conservative yields on rental property.

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10 HOME TRUTHS Times are volatile. Prices Change Daily. Call +971 600 52 2212

THE PRICE IS RIGHTCOMPARE AND CONTRAST THE LATEST DIRHAM COST OF VILLAS AND

APARTMENTS IN THE UAE WITH OUR AT-A-GLANCE GUIDE

PRICES PER SQ/FT Sales Index Report - May 2010Conversion rates correct at time of press

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COMMUNITY MIN PRICE MAX PRICE AVG PRICEMIN PRICE/SQ.FT

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DUBAILAND DISTRICT Arabian Ranches 110,000 330,000 190,833 25 67 56

Dubai Investment Park 165,000 240,000 189,000 31 54 40

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Barsha 200,000 500,000 306,667 13 44 30

Emirates Living 80,000 500,000 178,889 32 92 61

JUMEIRAH DISTRICT Jumeirah 240,000 399,200 316,533 45 76 62

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT The Palm Jumeirah 460,000 850,000 682,000 52 121 77

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DUBAILAND DISTRICT Dubai Investment Park 495,430 3,090,000 1,295,482 631 1,326 943

Dubailand 710,700 1,196,448 878,969 585 771 728

IMPZ 412,000 1,397,298 904,649 814 1,081 947

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Jumeirah Lake Towers 381,100 2,286,208 1,076,948 697 1,273 911

MARINA DISTRICT Dubai Marina 463,500 6,180,000 1,806,183 708 2,446 1,239

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT The Palm Jumeirah 1,545,000 6,386,000 3,320,632 934 2,936 1500

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DUBAILAND DISTRICT Arabian Ranches 1,854,000 3,708,010 3,055,667 754 1,018 899

Dubailand 1,960,000 3,450,000 2,735,066 540 954 748

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Emirates Living 1,802,500 9,270,000 3,781,643 690 1,065 1079

Jumeirah Island 5,356,000 5,804,050 5,608,350 1,013 1,128 1071

Jumeirah Village 1,081,500 2,272,090 1,729,640 490 847 661

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT The Palm Jumeirah 4,120,000 9,888,000 7,004,000 1,508 1,977 1742

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


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AL AWIR DISTRICT International City 22,000 62,000 34,667 39 81 54

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Downtown Burj Dubai 40,000 250,000 117,236 70 220 116

Trade Centre 60,000 230,000 120,588 58 126 87

DUBAILAND DISTRICT Dubailand 55,000 140,000 93,750 37 53 46

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Jumeirah Lake Towers 36,000 198,000 78,804 47 122 73

MARINA DISTRICT Dubai Marina 45,000 260,000 122,688 45 171 91

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT The Palm Jumeirah 95,000 200,000 146,364 64 131 83

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What brought you to Dubai?I moved here from Malaysia to take up a job offer in the DIFC in December 2009. My family joined me recently in March. My wife was working as a broadcast journalist/ writer back home but presently she is fully occupied ensuring our boys settle in well here at school and with their activities.

Where did you choose to live?When I first got here I stayed at the Dusit Hotel for a couple of months while I looked for a place to move to. Picking an apartment was a laborious process. I was originally interested in Dubai Marina but Better Homes showed me Chelsea Tower which is really close to my office. The Malaysian driving

licence isn’t accepted here in the UAE so until I get my UAE driver’s license, having easy access to where I need to go via the hotel limos and cabs is paramount. My sons have also started school nearby, in the Safa Park area, which is a mere 15-minute ride on their school bus from Chelsea Tower. So at the moment, Chelsea scores points because of convenience and practicality.

You must have felt a bit nervous choosing a family home without your wife seeing it first.No, not really as we exchanged numerous emails about it! Each time I saw a place I liked, I would email the details and some photos over to her. She did like the Marina because of the panoramic views, but Chelsea Tower sealed the deal because it was a fully-furnished serviced apartment, nearby my office and my sons’ school - even to their music and martial arts classes.

So can you describe it?It’s fully furnished – I didn’t even need to buy cutlery! That element of convenience was important to me as I travel a lot and on my

WE LOVE THIS PLACE…

‘Chelsea Tower is fully-furnished and I didn’t even need to buy cutlery. Convenience is important to me’

Thana Narayanan tells us why he chose a serviced hotel apartment on Sheikh Zayed Road for himself, wife Gladys and sons Arvind (10) and Arjun (8).

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days off I didn’t want to have to be running around shopping for furnishings without a car at my disposal. Because it’s serviced, cleaning is taken care off – bedsheets and towels get replaced three times a week, and that’s a good thing at the moment.

What are the facilities like?Apart from the housekeeping, which includes laundry facilities, there’s a health centre with a gym, pool and sauna. There’s everything you’d find in a hotel, including a restaurant downstairs which offers room service. Additionally, if there is any maintenance issues there are technicians on call round the clock.

What sort of people live there?We have a very good mix of people, it’s pretty cosmopolitan. Mostly, I’ve seen a fair bit of Europeans and Middle Eastern families. Occasionally, I’ve bumped into Asian and African families. Because there are short- and long-term rentals available, the reception area is often pretty busy with people checking in and out. Long-term tenants like us occupy the highest of the 49 floors, so we’re lucky get a great view of the city.

Are there many restaurants in the local area?We’re certainly well-catered for when it comes to the sort of food my sons’ like – there’s a Pizza Hut next door, Applebee’s, Chili’s, TGI Friday. The Shangri-La and Crowne Plaza hotels are also nearby and they have some pretty good restaurants, too.

How are your sons settling in – do they like the apartment?Yes, they love it. They love the pool at Chelsea and go swimming pretty often after school. They’re both musically inclined – Arvind plays the electric guitar and Arjun plays the drums – and they practice in their own rooms, which are large enough to house their instruments and of course they both have a breathtaking view of the Burj Khalifa from their respective rooms. Naturally, they miss family and friends from home but with the availability of internet at our apartment

they get to Skype everyday and keep in touch. On weekends we meet up with a good childhood friend of mine here in Dubai, who has two sons too of the same age group, – so you can imagine the rest…They have also made friends here at school.

You’re right next to a metro stop – have you and your family made much use of it yet?No – so far we have travelled everywhere by cab! We used it once and enjoyed the ride to Deira City Centre.

What’s the worst thing about living there?The only downside I can think of is that it’s not very spacious – the living area and dining rooms are quite small. But it’s just a hotel apartment so that’s to be expected.

What would you say is the best thing about Chelsea Tower?It’s strategic location and the easy availability of transport. Additionally it’s quiet, with good security and there’s privacy. The staff are courteous and efficient. Back home we have a good view of the greens, with a waterfall, koi pond and the pool. Here with all the convenience mentioned, it is home away from home, for now.

‘There’s everything you’d find in a hotel, including a restaurant downstairs’

Far left: Chelsea Tower stands high and proud on Sheikh Zayed Road. Left and below: The Narayanan family take to life at the Tower

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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.

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

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

DISTRICTS AND DEVELOPMENTSTo help you target your property search as effectively as possible, we’ve split the city into 15 distinct districts (see p18 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 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.

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ABU DHABI20

June 2010

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.

3 BRAL NASEEM RESIDENCE - CAL NASEEM RESIDENCE - CExperience heights of luxury 2,369 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP283843)

AED 3,450,0002 BRAL NASEEM RESIDENCE - A

AL NASEEM RESIDENCE - AA prestigious address 1,399 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP228957)

AED 1,849,900

4 BRARABIC COMMUNITYARABIC COMMUNITYIdeal family living 2,858 sq. ft. Ready Now Natalya Sapronova (Ref # VI283242)

AED 1,890,0002 BRBUILDING 18

BUILDING 18A place to call home 1,237 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Jorim Omollo Amadi (Ref # AP282797)

AED 1,250,0002 BRCONTEMPORARY COMMUNITY

CONTEMPORARY COMMUNITYIdeal family living 1,832 sq. ft. Ready June 2011 Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # VI284433)

AED 1,010,224

FOR SALE

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

4 BRAL MUNEERAAL MUNEERALive by the beach 2,127 sq. ft. Ready March 2011 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP278337)

AED 2,576,205

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2 BR

AL REEM ISLAND

RAK TOWER

Stunning view of the sea 1,614 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Lina Bayazid Siada(Ref # AP284064)

AED 1,864,170

2 BRAL REEM ISLANDOCEAN TERRACE RESIDENCECompetitive price, call now 1,453 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP281034)

AED 1,800,0002 BRAL REEM ISLAND

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

AED 1,295,6381 BRAL REEM ISLAND

MARINA HEIGHTS 2A prestigious address 915 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP228596)

AED 1,155,238

2 BRAL REEM ISLANDSKY TOWERScenic water view 1,338 sq. ft. Ready May 2010 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP281343)

AED 1,750,000

2 BRAL REEFDESERT COMMUNITYIdeal family living 1,832 sq. ft. Ready September 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # VI284431)

AED 1,050,000

1 BRAL REEM ISLANDAL MAHA TOWERA desirable address 924 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP284947)

AED 1,161,500AL REEFMEDITERRANEAN COMMUNITYIdeal family living 2,858 sq. ft. Ready January 2011 Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # VI70544)

AED 1,900,0004 BR

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AL REEM ISLAND

SKY TOWER

A prestigious address 934 sq. ft. Ready May 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP278514)

AED 1,297,093


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AL NAHYAN

NAHYAN CAMP BUILDING

Easy living 1,200 sq. ft. Nada Jaouhar (Ref # AP283802)

AED 145,000

5 BRAL REEFARABIC COMMUNITYGreat family home 3,749 sq. ft. Eleonora Iryupina (Ref # VI285832)

AED 185,000

2 BRAL REEFARABIC COMMUNITYBest value 1,832 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Annie Phuang Utaikan (Ref # VI285400)

AED 125,0003 BRAL REEF

ARABIC COMMUNITYA great family option 2,424 sq. ft. Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # VI283382)

AED 148,0003 BRAL REEF

ARABIC COMMUNITYA great family option 2,424 sq. ft. Nada Jaouhar (Ref # VI276622)

AED 150,000

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.

FOR RENT

AL REEFARABIC COMMUNITYA place to call home 3,749 sq. ft. Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # VI283498)

AED 200,0005 BR

2 BR

AL MARKAZIYAH

DHAFIR TOWER

One of the Best Deals in the Market 1,103 sq. ft. Jorim Omollo Amadi (Ref # AP278791)

AED 150,000




2 BR

KHALIDIYA

KHALIDIA TOWERS

Easy living 1,840 sq. ft. Ready May 2010 Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # AP285212)

AED 170,000

5 BRKHALIFA BPRIVATE VILLAUncompromising luxury 5,700 sq. ft. Shukhrat Babakhanov (Ref # VI285909)

AED 280,0004 BRKHALIFA A

PRIVATE VILLAA place to call home 4,500 sq. ft. Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # VI284316)

AED 250,000

4 BRMOHAMMED BIN ZAYED CITYAL QAMZI COMPOUNDIdeal family living 6,938 sq. ft. Shukhrat Babakhanov (Ref # VI281317)

AED 180,0002 BROFFICERS CITY

SEASHORE VILLASEasy living 3,120 sq. ft. Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # VI285221)

AED 214,1002 BRTOURIST CLUB AREA

SILVER WAVE TOWEREverything you ever wanted 1,598 sq. ft. Ready November 2010 Jorim Omollo Amadi (Ref # AP284473)

AED 200,000

KHALIFA A 4 BRPRIVATE VILLAEverything you ever wanted 4,375 sq. ft. Eleonora Iryupina (Ref # VI285837)

AED 195,000

AL REEF 2 BRARABIC COMMUNITYA great family option 1,832 sq. ft. Jorim Omollo Amadi (Ref # VI259559)

AED 120,000

KHALIFA APRIVATE VILLAUnderstated luxury 18,500 sq. ft. Better Homes Abu Dhabi (Ref # VI277268)

AED 950,0009 BR


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ARABIAN RANCHESTERRA NOVAA motivated seller! 4,238 sq. ft. Bobby Uppal (Ref # VI283881)

AED 3,605,0004 BRARABIAN RANCHES

SAHEEL VILLASExceptional deal! 4,909 sq. ft. Sachin Das (Ref # VI172321)

AED 4,532,0005 BRDUBAI MARINA

MARINA MANSIONAffordable luxury 2,594 sq. ft. Anda Marin (Ref # AP97085)

AED 2,781,0003 BR

DUBAI MARINAMARINA CROWNIdeal family living 2,180 sq. ft. Yasmeen Buzari (Ref # AP35470)


MARINA CROWNCentral and prestigious location 2,180 sq. ft. Elen Manukyan (Ref # AP284290)

AED 2,317,5003 BRDOWNTOWN DUBAI

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ARABIAN RANCHESTERRA NOVAOne of the Best Deals in the market 4,389 sq. ft. Zahra Slassi (Ref # VI57762)

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TOWNHOUSES BMeticulously planned development 4,200 sq. ft. Huma Ali (Ref # VI163067)

AED 2,254,0003 BR

THE PALM JUMEIRAHAL DABAS (B2)A desirable address 2,181 sq. ft. Sandrine Loureiro (Ref # AP277497)

AED 2,760,4003 BR THE PALM JUMEIRAH

MARINA RESIDENCE 4A motivated seller! 1,802 sq. ft. Ali Tabrizi (Ref # AP10527)

AED 1,971,8322 BR

JUMEIRAH ISLANDSMEDITERRANEAN CLUSTERSIn a class by itself 5,285 sq. ft. Ali Tabrizi (Ref # VI24230)

AED 4,944,0004 BRJUMEIRAH ISLANDS

CLUSTER 21The kind of home you’ve only dreamt about 5,285 sq. ft. Sue Welsh (Ref # VI280623)

AED 5,392,1574 BREMIRATES LIVING

SPRINGS 1 (SPRINGS PHASE 8)Affordable luxury 2,663 sq. ft. Thomas Bunker (Ref # VI282566)

AED 2,884,0004 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGMEADOWS 9 (MEADOWS PHASE 2)One of the Best Deals in the market 3,068 sq. ft. Haytham Habashi (Ref # VI10948)


EMIRATES HILLS PHASE 1Idyllic surroundings 6,610 sq. ft. Jackie Hill (Ref # VI284754)

AED 15,450,0005 BRDUBAILAND

LEAF 30Amazing value 1,0788 sq. ft. Conny Mathei (Ref # VI277941)

AED 14,219,5836 BR

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARKTERRACE APARTMENTS - BLOCK DScenic water view 3,391 sq. ft. Rene Neil D’souza (Ref # AP3389)

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DUBAI MARINAAMWAJ 4Live by the beach 1,169 sq. ft. Nathan Bennett (Ref # AP277027)

AED 1,295,7401 BR

FEATURED

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26 FOR SALE MARINA DISTRICT

DUBAI MARINABAHAR 6Executive elegance 1,850 sq. ft. Philip Whittam (Ref # AP240314)


AZURENow’s the time to make the move 2,096 sq. ft. Robert Allsopp (Ref # AP282619)


ATTESSADynamic environment 1,082 sq. ft. Florin Rusu (Ref # AP281301)

AED 1,339,0001 BR

DUBAI MARINAARY MARINA VIEWUnobstructed views of the marina 1,104 sq. ft. Nilgun Akay (Ref # AP172379)


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


AL MASSStrategic location 2,096 sq. ft. Shashi Mashruwala (Ref # AP220263)

AED 2,884,0003 BR

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DUBAI MARINAMARINA VIEW TOWERS 1Amazing value 1,006 sq. ft. Shashi Mashruwala (Ref # AP265679)


MARINA TERRACESuper deluxe finishings 1,550 sq. ft. Victor Witold Motak (Ref # AP281453)


MARINA HEIGHTSA prestigious address 1,582 sq. ft. Tulay Ozcan (Ref # AP284570)

AED 1,962,6653 BR

DUBAI MARINAMARINA CROWNIdeal family living 2,180 sq. ft. Yasmeen Buzari (Ref # AP35470)


LE REVEPremier location 6,100 sq. ft. Jeffrey Gullbrand (Ref # AP256436)


FAIROOZ TOWERAttractive investment opportunity 1,410 sq. ft. Sandrine Loureiro (Ref # AP847)

AED 2,585,3003 BR

DUBAI MARINATHE POINTDirect marina views 355 sq. ft. Claire Nall Cain (Ref # AP261804)

AED 560,000STUDIODUBAI MARINA

SHAMS 2Affordable luxury 1,238 sq. ft. Daria Lyubimova (Ref # AP169743)

AED 1,611,9502 BR DUBAI MARINA

THE WAVES TOWER BAmazing value 1,350 sq. ft. Robert Allsopp (Ref # AP251051)

AED 1,133,0001 BR

DUBAI MARINAQUAY WESTCompetitive price, call now 788 sq. ft. Victor Witold Motak (Ref # AP23962)

AED 947,6001 BRDUBAI MARINA

ORRA MARINAQuintessential luxury living 1,332 sq. ft. David Lawes (Ref # AP275351)


MARINASCAPE OCEANICUncompromising luxury 1,878 sq. ft. Svetlana Gorbach (Ref # AP239544)

AED 2,575,0002 BR


June 2010

DUBAI MARINAMARINA RESIDENCEBest value 1,326 sq. ft. Stephanie Paaske (Ref # AP282758)

AED 85,0002 BR

DUBAI MARINA

MARINA HEIGHTS

Affordable luxury 1,300 sq. ft. Salman Ali (Ref # AP168099)

AED 120,000

2 BR

DUBAI MARINA

DORRA BAY

Unobstructed views of the marina 1,350 sq. ft. Dawood Khan (Ref # VI231016)

AED 120,000

2 BR

28 FOR RENT MARINA DISTRICT

DUBAI MARINAMESK TOWERDirect marina views 2,356 sq. ft. Stephanie Paaske (Ref # AP1115)

AED 250,0003 BR

DUBAI MARINAMARINA TERRACEHigh-profile environment 2,080 sq. ft. Catherine Quadros (Ref # AP280083)

AED 160,0003 BR

DUBAI MARINAMANCHESTER TOWER 1Amazing value 1,391 sq. ft. Fabio Lombardi (Ref # AP268891)


LE REVEPremier location 6,100 sq. ft. Robert Kerr (Ref # AP264162)

AED 660,0004 BR

DUBAI MARINADORRA BAYPanoramic views of the marina 850 sq. ft. Hitendar Lala (Ref # AP246311)

AED 75,0001 BR

DUBAI MARINAOASIS BEACH TOWER APARTMENTSAffordable luxury 2,510 sq. ft. Tamara Stubbs (Ref # AP283199)


MARINASCAPE OCEANIC5 Star hotel living with everything you need 2,526 sq. ft. Dimple Shah (Ref # AP256013)

AED 170,0003 BR

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KNOWLEDGE VILLAGECORDOBA RESIDENCE APARTMENTS

Amazing value 827 sq. ft. Better Homes Barsha (Ref # AP284441)

AED 60,000

1 BR

DUBAI MARINA

THE POINT

A desirable address 738 sq. ft. Jaclyn Rodrigues (Ref # AP283526)

AED 80,000

1 BR

DUBAI MARINADREAMSAmazing value 1,248 sq. ft. Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP219860)

AED 95,0002 BR

FEATURED

DUBAI MARINASHAMS 4Everything on your doorstep 1,305 sq. ft. Stephanie Paaske (Ref # AP283551)

AED 120,0002 BR

DUBAI MARINASAHAB 2Fully furnished with style and class 768 sq. ft. Hakima Slassi (Ref # AP161663)

AED 90,0001 BR


TECOMARJAAN5 Star hotel living with everything you need 1,253 sq. ft. Deepali Dhanrajani (Ref # AP266938)

AED 180,0002 BR

DUBAI MARINAYASSCaptivating environment 1,576 sq. ft. Mona Bakr (Ref # AP260269)

AED 180,0002 BR DUBAI MARINA

ZUMURUDBest value 455 sq. ft. Sylvia OConnor (Ref # AP280004)

AED 55,000STUDIO


June 2010

30 FOR SALE EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

EMIRATES LIVINGSPRINGS 3 (SPRINGS PHASE 6)Exceptional deal! 2,603 sq. ft. Amalia Paraschiv (Ref # VI158770)

AED 2,008,5003 BR

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

AED 26,500,0004 BR

DISCOVERY GARDENSDG-BUILDING 106Amazing value 958 sq. ft. Fadi El Fares (Ref # AP284650)

AED 515,0001 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGPHASE 1Unrivalled master plan community 15,000 sq. ft. Fadi El Fares (Ref # VI77522)

AED 41,200,0006 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGMONTGOMERIE MAISONETTESA desirable address 3,011 sq. ft. Sue Welsh (Ref # VI255375)


HATTAN 2Affordable luxury 7,230 sq. ft. Thomas Bunker (Ref # VI284055)

AED 18,540,0007 BR

BARSHAPRIVATE VILLAA desirable address 13,600 sq. ft. Aziz UrRehman (Ref # VI284400)

AED 14,059,2005 BR

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DISTRICT

FOR SALEMORE PROPERTIES IN EMIRATES LIVING


EMIRATES LIVINGSPRINGS 5 (SPRINGS PHASE 4B)Glimmering lakeside view 2,700 sq. ft. Philip Whittam (Ref # VI243945)

AED 2,626,5003 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGPHASE 1Unrivalled master plan community 13,572 sq. ft. Jan Tabrizi (Ref # VI24338)

AED 37,080,0006 BR

Luxury Five Bedroom Villa For Sale in Jumeirah 3 Non-freehold Community

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For viewing and more information, contact:Thomas BunkerMobile # +971 50 379 [email protected] No. 1448

Located between Al Wasl and Jumeirah Beach Road, it is spacious, bright, well-finished and very well-maintained with easy access to the pristine Jumeirah Beach.

This is a fantastic villa located in the heart of Old Dubai. Come and be a part of this lovely, traditional community.

Other facilities and amenities include:

Experience your dream villa in the sun.

Jumeirah Villa, 6 BR, 5,150 sq. ft. at AED 9,270,000



Luxury Five Bedroom Villa For Sale in Jumeirah 3 Non-freehold Community

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Located between Al Wasl and Jumeirah Beach Road, it is spacious, bright, well-finished and very well-maintained with easy access to the pristine Jumeirah Beach.

This is a fantastic villa located in the heart of Old Dubai. Come and be a part of this lovely, traditional community.

Other facilities and amenities include:

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Jumeirah Villa, 6 BR, 5,150 sq. ft. at AED 9,270,000


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JUMEIRAH VILLAGEDIAMOND VIEWS 2High yielding returns 2,938 sq. ft. Souzy Tabbouche (Ref # VI282499)

AED 1,779,6343 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGZULALA great family option 2,618 sq. ft. Rajeev Bhalla (Ref # VI266530)

AED 2,343,2503 BR

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

AED 1,575,0002 BR

JUMEIRAH ISLANDSOASIS CLUSTERSAffordable luxury 5,478 sq. ft. Wadih Al Hakim (Ref # VI228057)

AED 6,952,5004 BR

THE GREENSAL GHAF 1Stimulating environment 2,038 sq. ft. Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP261047)

AED 1,796,1143 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSGREEN LAKES TOWER 2Distinct styling 1,575 sq. ft. Tulay Ozcan (Ref # AP276140)

AED 1,391,2422 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSSABA TOWERReady to move in 1,595 sq. ft. Sabine Hyss (Ref # AP238611)

AED 1,650,7602 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGTRAVOIdeal family living 1,411 sq. ft. Florin Rusu (Ref # AP172241)

AED 1,493,6372 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSPALLADIUMA motivated seller! 1,153 sq. ft. David Lawes (Ref # AP38553)

AED 999,1002 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGTHE LINKSGlimmering lakeside views 914 sq. ft. Nicole Burt (Ref # AP67404)

AED 1,236,0001 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSINDIGO TOWERSuperior location 836 sq. ft. Bobby Uppal (Ref # AP252159)

AED 1,030,0001 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGTHE FAIRWAYS T2A motivated seller! 740 sq. ft. Thomas Bunker (Ref # AP254621)

AED 1,071,0851 BR



June 2010

34 FOR RENT MARINA DISTRICT

BARSHAH.E. INDEPENDENTExecutive elegance 15,000 sq. ft. Sana Hajjar (Ref # VI258210)

AED 700,0006 BR

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DISTRICT

FOR RENT

EMIRATES LIVINGARNOAmazing value 1,428 sq. ft. Nicholas Winter (Ref # AP164476)

AED 115,0002 BRDISCOVERY GARDENS

TERRA DEL SOL 2Easy living 862 sq. ft. Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM243658)

AED 48,0001 BR

BARSHAEMERALD BARSHAA prestigious address 861 sq. ft. Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM204537)

AED 65,0001 BRBARSHA

AL DIAR HOTEL APARTMENTSEnjoy life with style 1,156 sq. ft. Oksana Vasylyeva (Ref # AP277720)

AED 105,0002 BRBARSHA

AB VILLA - BARSHA 1Ideal family living 15,000 sq. ft. Yasmin Piroozan (Ref # VI283982)

AED 500,0006 BR

BARSHACORAL BOUTIQUE VILLASEverything you ever wanted 3,775 sq. ft. Tamara Stubbs (Ref # VI276814)

AED 330,0004 BR

FEATURED



EMIRATES LIVINGSPRINGS 12( SPRINGS PHASE 2A)Idyllic surroundings 1,645 sq. ft. Oksana Vasylyeva (Ref # VI276318)

AED 90,0002 BR

FEATURED


JUMEIRAH VILLAGEDIAMOND VIEWS 2Best value 1,158 sq. ft. Trisha Mae De la Cruz (Ref # AP284818)

AED 72,0002 BR TECOM

MA HOTEL APARTMENTSExcellent finish 1,500 sq. ft. Nisha Dania (Ref # AP279032)

AED 135,0002 BRJUMEIRAH VILLAGE

CELESTICABest value 2,992 sq. ft. Mona Bakr (Ref # VI284192)

AED 130,0003 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGTHE FAIRWAYS - WEST TOWERFully furnished apartment 709 sq. ft. Rajkumar Vaswani (Ref # AP252603)

AED 95,0001 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGEMIRATES HILLS PHASE 1A prestigious address 9,000 sq. ft. Rajkumar Vaswani (Ref # VI284437)

AED 500,0006 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGZULALPrivileged location 3,034 sq. ft. Jaclyn Rodrigues (Ref # VI276292)

AED 220,0003 BR JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

BONNINGTON TOWERAffordable luxury 1,000 sq. ft. Dawood Khan (Ref # AP264773)

AED 145,0002 BR JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

CONCORDE TOWEREasy living 980 sq. ft. Stephanie Paaske (Ref # AP255432)

AED 60,0001 BR


June 2010

FOR SALE DUBAILAND DISTRICT36

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARKEAST GARDEN - BLOCK EIn a class by itself 4,896 sq. ft. Thomas Bunker (Ref # AP284614)

AED 3,090,0003 BRDUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

EAST GARDEN - BLOCK CProperty at budget prices 2,362 sq. ft. Ali Tabrizi (Ref # AP3341)

AED 2,163,0003 BR

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


TERRA NOVAA motivated seller! 4,238 sq. ft. Bobby Uppal (Ref # VI283881)


MIRADOR PHASE 1Great family home 4,401 sq. ft. Colm Bennett (Ref # VI265784)

AED 4,535,4005 BR

DUBAILAND DISTRICT

FOR SALE500+ PROPERTIES IN DUBAILAND


DUBAI INVESTMENT PARKGC PHASE 2 WESTInimitable setting 5,900 sq. ft. Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # VI242247)

AED 3,296,0005 BR

ARABIAN RANCHESHATTANQuintessential luxury living 7,230 sq. ft. Jalal Abuthina (Ref # VI241761)


GAZELLE / AL REEM 2Amazing value 2,628 sq. ft. Conny Mathei (Ref # VI165201)

AED 2,214,5003 BR

ARABIAN RANCHESGAZELLE / AL REEM 1Meticulously planned development 2,456 sq. ft. Jan Tabrizi (Ref # VI280450)


AL MAHRABest value 3,956 sq. ft. Darius Ganda (Ref # VI279635)

AED 3,708,0104 BR

Green Community WestLive your dream in a place you can call home

Do you wish to rent or lease, buy or sell?Picturesque 3 BR townhouses, 4 BR Bungalows (4,200 sq. ft.) and 5 BR Family Villas (5,900 sq. ft.) available amidst cobbled roads and beautifully landscaped gardens.

Exclusive gated community. Recreation facilities include: pools, gymnasiums and tennis/basketball courts.

Shopping, restaurants, schools and The Courtyard Marriot Hotel within walking distance.

For Sale: Townhouses from AED 2,450,000, Bungalows from AED 2,420,000and Family villas from AED 3,100,000. 1 BR Apartments from AED 650,000 (Net prices)

For Rent: Townhouses from AED 175,000, Bungalows from AED 170,000and Family villas from AED 200,000. Apartments from AED 55,000 (All rental prices per Annum)

Susan Brand (RERA No. 1423) +971 50 457 7309Make the Call!

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Green Community WestLive your dream in a place you can call home

Do you wish to rent or lease, buy or sell?Picturesque 3 BR townhouses, 4 BR Bungalows (4,200 sq. ft.) and 5 BR Family Villas (5,900 sq. ft.) available amidst cobbled roads and beautifully landscaped gardens.

Exclusive gated community. Recreation facilities include: pools, gymnasiums and tennis/basketball courts.

Shopping, restaurants, schools and The Courtyard Marriot Hotel within walking distance.

For Sale: Townhouses from AED 2,450,000, Bungalows from AED 2,420,000and Family villas from AED 3,100,000. 1 BR Apartments from AED 650,000 (Net prices)

For Rent: Townhouses from AED 175,000, Bungalows from AED 170,000and Family villas from AED 200,000. Apartments from AED 55,000 (All rental prices per Annum)

Susan Brand (RERA No. 1423) +971 50 457 7309Make the Call!

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June 2010

DUBAILANDNORTON COURT 3Amazing value 943 sq. ft. Mohammad Khalid Khan (Ref # AP251950)

AED 576,8001 BR

FEATURED

FOR SALE DUBAILAND DISTRICT38

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARKTOWNHOUSES B Meticulously planned development 4,200 sq. ft. Huma Ali (Ref # VI163067)

AED 2,254,0003 BR

DUBAILANDGREEN COMMUNITY MOTOR CITYGreat family home 4,200 sq. ft. Nicole Burt (Ref # VI276595)

AED 3,605,0004 BR

DUBAILANDTHE VILLAExceptional deal! 8,038 sq. ft. Sandrine Loureiro (Ref # VI278984)


TERRACED APARTMENTSGlimmering lakeside view 3,326 sq. ft. Hannah Bakshani (Ref # AP279747)


LEAF 30A place to call home 12,676 sq. ft. Melanie Mouton (Ref # VI278626)

AED 15,447,9406 BR

DUBAILANDTHE VILLAAmazing value 8,650 sq. ft. Liudmila Shapedko (Ref # VI279292)

AED 6,077,0006 BR

openhouse

IMPZTHE CRESCENTA motivated seller! 506 sq. ft. Liam Davorn (Ref # AP235818)

AED 384,190STUDIO

Charming Four Bedroom Apartment for Sale in Green Community

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Spacious and well finished with large balconies and full lake views, this duplex apartment is a great residence for the home buyer or investor.

Enjoy a scenic extravaganza of garden, pool and lake.

Experience the best of community living at the Green Community.


Terrace Apartment, 4BR, 4,896 sq. ft. AED 3,090,000 (Ref# AP284614)



39Times are volatile, prices change daily. Contact us on +971 600 52 2212Charming Four Bedroom Apartment for Sale in Green Community

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Spacious and well finished with large balconies and full lake views, this duplex apartment is a great residence for the home buyer or investor.

Enjoy a scenic extravaganza of garden, pool and lake.

Experience the best of community living at the Green Community.


Terrace Apartment, 4BR, 4,896 sq. ft. AED 3,090,000 (Ref# AP284614)


June 2010

ARABIAN RANCHESAL MAHRAIn a class by itself 3,956 sq. ft. Darius Ganda (Ref # VI279635)

AED 250,0004 BR

FEATUREDDUBAILAND DISTRICT

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DUBAILANDLAYAN VILLASPremier location 4,101 sq. ft. Better Homes (Ref # VI282716)

AED 144,5004 BR IMPZ

THE CRESCENTReady to move in 506 sq. ft. Sandra Sherlock (Ref # AP282816)

AED 30,000STUDIODUBAILAND

AL WAHA VILLASGreat family home 3,944 sq. ft. Mouna Chami (Ref # VI280391)

AED 160,0004 BR

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARKTERRACE APARTMENTS - BLOCK CFabulous large balcony areas 4,219 sq. ft. Mouna Chami (Ref # AP252276)

AED 155,0003 BRDUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

NORTH WEST - BLOCK 1A place to call home 1,580 sq. ft. Susan Brand (Ref # AP283990)

AED 100,0002 BRDUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

GC PHASE 2 WESTPrivileged location 4,200 sq. ft. Dimple Shah (Ref # VI284304)

AED 200,0004 BR

FOR RENT DUBAILAND DISTRICT40


PALMJUMEIRAH

DISTRICT

FOR SALE145+ PROPERTIES IN PALM JUMEIRAH




THE PALM JUMEIRAHAL DABAS (B2)A desirable address 2,260 sq. ft. Sandrine Loureiro (Ref # AP277497)

AED 2,760,4003 BR

4 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHAL HABOOL (B11)Experience the height of luxury 5,563 sq. ft. Fadi El Fares (Ref # AP218562)

AED 5,782,0004 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAH

AL SHAHLA (B16)Experience the height of luxury 4,917 sq. ft. Wassim Abdallah (Ref # AP89653)


B FROND (KHALAS VILLAS)Beachfront living at an attractive price 5,000 sq. ft. Ammar Omran (Ref # VI279182)

AED 8,497,500

4 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHC FROND (HILALI VILLAS)Exceptional deal! 5,500 sq. ft. Elen Manukyan (Ref # VI275345)


GOLDEN MILE B2Space-effective designs 1,787 sq. ft. Deborah Staines (Ref # AP282055)


GOLDEN MILE B8Landmark address 1,874 sq. ft. Robert Allsopp (Ref # AP281387)

AED 1,596,500

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Live in a rare waterfront home on the Old Town Island

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This spacious three-level townhouse is a short stroll to the Souk Al Bahar, The Armani Hotel at Burj Khalifa and the shops and entertainment at Dubai Mall.

One of the largest properties on Old Town Island, it has been upgraded throughout and enjoys lake, plaza and Burj views and benefits from 24-hour security.

The home has been exquisitely furnished. Furnishings can be purchased for an additional AED 500,000.

Come home to Old Town Island.

Attareen Quarter, 3BR, 3,800+ sq. ft. at AED 15,500,000 (net) (Ref# AP77331)

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BUSINESS BAYEXECUTIVE TOWER BAt never-before prices 896 sq. ft. Victor Witold Motak (Ref # AP281024)

AED 927,000STUDIO

DOWNTOWN DUBAITAJER RESIDENCESExperience heights of luxury 990 sq. ft. Liudmila Shapedko (Ref # AP267263)

AED 1,854,0001 BR

BUSINESS BAYEXECUTIVE TOWER JAmbitious initiative 1,076 sq. ft. Joakim Carlsson (Ref # AP231344)

AED 997,4521 BR DOWNTOWN DUBAI

KAMOON 3A desirable address 1,107 sq. ft. Stanislav Sobolyev (Ref # AP281869)

AED 1,339,0001 BR

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

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DOWNTOWN DUBAISOUTH RIDGE 2Best value 1,561 sq. ft. Jasmine Patel (Ref # AP94775)

AED 2,769,5552 BR

FEATURED

DOWNTOWN DUBAITHE LOFTSAttractive investment opportunity 1,379 sq. ft. Daria Lyubimova (Ref # AP223318)

AED 2,245,2852 BRDOWNTOWN DUBAI

SOUTH RIDGE 5An investors dream! 933 sq. ft. Marion Abuthina (Ref # AP283903)

AED 1,133,0001 BR


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June 2010

FOR RENT DOWNTOWN DISTRICT44

BUSINESS BAYEXECUTIVE TOWER BAffordable luxury 1,253 sq. ft. Sandra Sherlock (Ref # AP275995)

AED 120,0003 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAISOUTH RIDGE 1Privileged location 1,491 sq. ft. Kiel Petty (Ref # AP282770)

AED 140,0002 BR

DIFCSKY GARDENSCentral and prestigious location 786 sq. ft. Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM276987)

AED 76,9501 BR DOWNTOWN DUBAI

8 BOULEVARD WALKContemporary style/layout 770 sq. ft. Diane Petty (Ref # AP245889)

AED 130,0001 BR

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

FOR RENT475+ PROPERTIES IN DOWNTOWN ONLINE NOW VISIT BHOMES.COM

DOWNTOWN DUBAIKAMOON 1Wide range of retail, entertainment and dining 774 sq. ft. Diane Petty (Ref # AP179507)

AED 90,0001 BR

FEATURED

DOWNTOWN DUBAITAJER RESIDENCESAffordable luxury 984 sq. ft. Wafa Ghannam (Ref # AP256196)

AED 100,0001 BRDOWNTOWN DUBAI

BURJ VIEWS CClose to all amenities 1,400 sq. ft. Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP284828)

AED 130,0002 BR




DOWNTOWN DUBAITHE LOFTSA desirable address 705 sq. ft. Sandra Sherlock (Ref # AP282592)

AED 58,0001 BR

TRADE CENTREPARK PLACEA prestigious address 1,098 sq. ft. Wendy Hulbert (Ref # AP256699)

AED 135,0002 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAITHE LOFTS - CENTRALA prestigious address 747 sq. ft. Wendy Hulbert (Ref # AP284390)

AED 80,0001 BR TRADE CENTRE

AL MERAIKHI TOWER (TRADE CENTRE)Best value 1,228 sq. ft. Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM200563)

AED 95,0002 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAITHE LOFTS - WESTEverything you ever wanted 914 sq. ft. Tarek Gouda (Ref # AP284465)

AED 75,0001 BR

FEATURED

TRADE CENTRECAPRICORN TOWERSBest value 1,940 sq. ft. Robert Kerr (Ref # AP282872)

AED 160,0003 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAITHE ADDRESS DOWNTOWN DUBAIIn a class by itself 820 sq. ft. Wafa Ghannam (Ref # AP248747)

AED 160,0001 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAITHE ADDRESS DUBAI MALL5 Star hotel living with everything you need 1,020 sq. ft. Wendy Hulbert (Ref # AP283515)

AED 135,0001 BR

TRADE CENTREWORLD TRADE CENTRE RESIDENCEExperience the height of luxury 904 sq. ft. Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP279585)

AED 120,0001 BR

TRADE CENTRE

AL MERAIKHI TOWER (TRADE CENTRE)

Best value 1,228 sq. ft. Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM200563)

AED 95,000

2 BR


June 2010

46 SHORT-TERM RENTALS

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.

DOWNTOWN BURJ KHALIFA

Central and prestigious location 1,465 sq. ft. Maria Layug (APM223833)

2 BRSOUTH RIDGE 4 AED 17,000

DUBAI MARINA

Close to all amenities 647 sq. ft. Khushbhu Bhatia (APM213134)

1 BRMARINA DIAMOND 2 AED 9,000

1 BRDOWNTOWN BURJ KHALIFA

Afforable luxury 851 sq. ft. Maria Layug (APM215077)

REEHAN 8 AED 13,000


Smart home living 860 sq. ft. Kristina Titova (APM215695)


STUDIODUBAI MARINA

Be closer to work 458 sq. ft. Kristina Titova (APM215068)

MARINA DIAMOND 2 AED 7,000


Be where it all happens 857 sq. ft. Maria Layug (APM238332)


DISCOVERY GARDENS

Best value 474 sq. ft. Kristina Titova (APM254396)

STUDIOBUILDING 90 AED 7,000

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STUDIODUBAI MARINA

Affordable luxury 1,300 sq. ft. Khushbu Bhatia (APM214914)

2 BRSAHAB 2 AED 16,000

DUBAI MARINA

Modern living at it’s best 714 sq. ft. Maria Layug (APM215255)


JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

Fully furnished with style and class 476 sq. ft. Maria Layug (APM215583)

GOLDCREST VIEWS AED 6,500

2 BR

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE

Live by the beach 1,797 sq. ft. Maria Layug (APM266024)

3 BRSADAF 5 AED 25,000

DUBAI MARINA

Fully furnished with style and class 963 sq. ft. Maria Layug (APM269016)

MARINA DIAMOND 2 AED 13,000DUBAI MARINA

Competitively priced 1,030 sq. ft. Maria Layug (APM247719)


2 BRSHORELINE APARTMENTS

Affordable luxury 1,646 sq. ft. Kristina Titova (APM213071)

AL BASRI AED 17,000

THE GREENS

Friendly neighbourhood 1,300 sq. ft. Kristina Titova (APM226477)

2 BRAL DHAFRA AED 13,000

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

Smart home living 866 sq. ft. Khushbu Bhatia (APM215692)

1 BRINDIGO TOWER AED 9,000

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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

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

2 BRTHE COVETHE COVE (RE SALE)Captivating environment 2,559 sq. ft. Grace Zhao RAK (Ref # VI19942)

AED 2,100,0001 BRTHE COVE

THE COVE HILLSCaptivating environment 1,433 sq. ft. Grace Zhao RAK (Ref # VI236235)

AED 826,8882 BRTHE COVE

THE COVE (RE SALE)Fabulous ocean views 2,431 sq. ft. Grace Zhao RAK (Ref # VI283141)

AED 2,060,000

3 BRAL HAMRA VILLAGETOWN HOUSEBest value 2,374 sq. ft. Grace Zhao RAK (Ref # VI277185)

AED 1,135,0004 BRAL HAMRA VILLAGE

DUPLEX (1)Attractive investment opportunity 4,282 sq. ft. Grace Zhao RAK (Ref # VI282352)

AED 2,570,0002 BRAL HAMRA VILLAGE

MARINA APARTMENT(RE SALE)Attractive investment opportunity 1,051 sq. ft. Grace Zhao RAK (Ref # AP281189)

AED 839,450

RAKFORRENT

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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.

PROPERTYFOCUS

AL GHAZAL: A JEWEL OF A BUILDING IN SHARJAH

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COMMERCIAL50

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TECOMGROSVENOR BUSINESS TOWERAffordable luxury 1,371 sq. ft. Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF280808)

AED 1,200,311

BUSINESS BAYONE BUSINESS BAYPrice negotiable 11,369 sq. ft. Violet Nasouti (Ref # CF279543)

AED 14,052,084JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSAG TOWER (SILVER)Amazing capital growth 1,098 sq. ft. Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF266197)

AED 678,564

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

BURJ KHALIFA

Executive elegance 11,120 sq. ft. Shirin Bank (Ref # OF102964)

AED 61,164,375

COMMERCIALOffice Retail

Industrial Investment

Over 20 years of local market wisdom and industry prowess. The most expansive portfolio

of commercial property for sale or lease in the UAE. More dedicated commercial consultants

than any firm in the region. Office, Retail, Industrial, and Investment Real Estate. Solved.

While commercial leasing rates have fallen everywhere in Dubai, some locations have been significantly harder hit than others. From peak levels, several communities have fallen in rental prices by 55-65%. Among these victims, International City has fallen over 50% (current prices are around AED 40 psf), Deira and Garhoud have fallen 55% (priced now at AED 80-90 psf) and Dubai Silicon Oasis has fallen 65% (now around AED 60 psf).

Those areas which have been most resilient to the declines are Trade Centre, Jumeirah, and Mirdif, having fallen by only 15-20% from their peaks in 2008. Trade Centre is currently priced at AED 180-210 psf, Jumeirah between AED 160-200 psf, and Mirdif between AED 180-210 psf.

Trends in mid-Q3 showed rates stabilizing, with very small declines in the range of 1-2% per month in many commercial leasing areas in Dubai.

A LOOK AT LEASING

BUSINESS BAYBAYSWATERPrice reduced 809 sq. ft. Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF79035)

AED 750,360

FOR SALE

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSGOLDCREST EXECUTIVE

A desirable address 1,423 sq. ft. Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF268762)

AED 1,210,660

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DEIRAEMIRATES NATIONAL INVESTMENT TOWERAvailable finance options 1,199 sq. ft. Abdul Rahman (Ref # OF278583)

AED 131,890

TECOMCONCORD TOWER

Best value 1,537 sq. ft. Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF276912)

AED 196,750

AL QUOZCBD BUILDINGA desirable address 3,041 sq. ft. Tessa Honorica Lowe (Ref # OF246245)

AED 364,898AL QUOZINDIGO CENTRAL 5Exceptional deal! 2,282 sq. ft. Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF280919)

AED 365,120

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSALMAS TOWERReady to move in 807 sq. ft. Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF278890)

AED 96,840

DEIRANEW CENTURY CITY TOWERDynamic environment 852 sq. ft. Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF264432)

AED 140,580

DEIRANEW CENTURY CITY TOWERDynamic environment 1,774 sq. ft. Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF264433)

AED 283,840

FOR RENT

TECOMAL SHAFAR TOWER AED 138,330

BARSHABARSHA BUSINESS POINTExcellent finish 805 sq. ft. Vikas Arora (Ref # OF281144)

AED 108,741

TECOM

CONCORD TOWER

Exceptional deal! 1,574 sq. ft. Ahmed Fdil (Ref # OF279619)

AED 196,750

TECOM

AL SHAFAR TOWER

Best value 1,537 sq. ft. Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF276912)

AED 138,330


More listings at bettercommercial.com


No catch here! All our prices are inclusive of agency fees.

BARSHABARSHA BUSINESS POINTExcellent finish 643 sq. ft. Vikas Arora (Ref # OF281143)

AED 86,832

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSTIFFANY TOWERS AED 116,620

AL QUOZINDIGO CENTRAL 5Exceptional deal! 2,885 sq. ft. Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF280918)

AED 461,600AL QUOZTHE CURVEDynamic environment 1,051 sq. ft. Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF261213)

AED 136,677

TECOMBUSINESS CENTRAL TOWERSDynamic environment 1,553 sq. ft. Anuradha Janjua (Ref # OF245840)

AED 310,600

AL QUOZCBD BUILDINGA desirable address 3,041 sq. ft. Ready Now Tessa Honorica Lowe (Ref # OF246245)

AED 456,123

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSONE LAKE PLAZAAmazing value 1,570 sq. ft. Paul Rason (Ref # OF254653)

AED 109,900

FOR RENT

TECOMBUSINESS CENTRAL TOWERS AED 359,080

AL QUOZTHE CURVEDynamic environment 1,117 sq. ft. Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF261007)

AED 145,181

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSTIFFANY TOWERS

Competitive price, call now 1,372 sq. ft. Vikas Arora (Ref # OF57191)

AED 116,620

TECOM

BUSINESS CENTRAL TOWERS

Dynamic environment 1,528 sq. ft. Anuradha Janjua (Ref # OF251775)

AED 359,080

TECOMGALAXY TOWERPrized location 1,732 sq. ft. Vikas Arora (Ref # OF224640)

AED 129,900


June 2010

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MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Jumeirah Lake Towers 646,500 10,824,000 5,735,250 1,500 2,000 1,750

Business Bay 1,372,800 3,776,400 2,574,600 1,600 1,800 1,700

COMMERCIAL BREAKDOWN

RETAIL


MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

AL AWIR DISTRICT International City 16,870 41,220 29,045 35 45 40

BUR DUBAI DISTRICT DHCC 163,500 255,130 209,315 125 155 140

DEIRA DISTRICT Deira 608,490 845,125 726,808 90 125 108

Garhoud 211,920 1,027,500 619,710 120 150 135

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Barsha 55,100 331,920 193,510 100 120 110

Jumeirah Lake Towers 43,000 133,680 88,340 100 120 110

WAREHOUSE


MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

DUBAILAND DISTRICT Dubai Investment Park 43,760 1,180,396 612,078 20 28 24

MEYDAN DISTRICT Al Quoz 75,000 255,000 165,000 25 30 28

WAREHOUSE


MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

DUBAILAND DISTRICT Dubai Investment Park 1,425,375 7,266,250 4,345,813 175 250 213


MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

DEIRA DISTRICT Garhoud 64,960 386,600 225,780 80 100 90

Qusais 55,650 345,240 200,445 70 90 80

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT DIFC 336,300 392,350 364,325 300 350 325

Downtown Burj Dubai 562,650 727,920 645,285 150 180 165

Trade Centre 37,800 1,680,000 858,900 120 200 160

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Barsha 56,350 2,023,020 1,039,685 70 90 80

Jumeirah Lake Towers 35,530 1,404,300 719,915 55 100 78

Tecom 54,480 5,075,000 2,564,740 80 175 128

Business Bay 57,610 197,640 127,625 70 90 80

MEYDAN DISTRICT Al Quoz 38,155 383,400 210,778 65 75 70

OFFICE


MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT DIFC 2,017,800 36,849,600 19,433,700 1,800 3,000 2,400

Downtown Burj Dubai 5,618,000 25,020,000 15,319,000 2,000 2,500 2,250

INTERNATIONAL CITY DISTRICT Dubai Silicon Oasis 452,000 1,016,600 734,300 500 800 650

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Dubai Marina 6,031,200 45,344,100 25,687,650 1,400 2,000 1,700

TECOM 963,200 5,254,700 3,108,950 800 1,400 1,100

OFFICE

RENTALS

SALES

PRICES PER SQ/FT Sales Index Report - May 2010Conversion rates correct at time of press

EXCHANGE RATE SERVICE OFFERING Save your money when changing your money. Get currency exchanged through Better Homes – call 04 407 4600

1GB = 5.40 AED 1 USD = 3.67 AED 1 EURO = 4.49 AED

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

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K alinka has skillfully mastered the craft of producing

durable elegance with Italian design sensibilities and

unequaled German quality. Focusing on mid to ultra

modern high-end furniture with a unique method of

customizability and mobility makes it a must have for

everyone with a style statement.

Just drop-by our showroom to find out more.

Luxury created for those who value comfort.

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Cruise around the Iconic Burj Al Arab,The Palm & The World Islands

DEEP SEA FISHING & CRUISINGE x p e r i e n c e t h e u l t i m a t e T h r i l l & F u n o f

Proud to be Fishing & Cruising Pioneers

Asia PacificT R AV E L S & T O U R I S M

Tel: 04 2953486 Mob: 050 7022539Emai l : a lwasl@cruiseindubai .com www.cruiseindubai .com

24 Hrs. Reservation

ISO 9001:2008 CertifiedISO 9001:2008 Certified

Musandam Sea TripA “Truly Fascinating” Experience

D I B B A - K H A S A BWholesome fun filled family day out,

ideal for Sea & Nature lovers

Dramatic coastline, stunning mountain scenery, attractive beaches, exotic marine life, colorful corals, all this and more for you to experience

and take back memories to last a lifetime. Welcome to ‘Amazing Musandam’.

Package includes:Scenic Drive, Dhow Cruise, Snorkeling,

Swimming, Banana Boat Ride, Handline Fishing,Buffet Lunch and Refreshments

Oman Visa not required for Dibba TourOman Visa on arr ival provided for Khasab Tour,

Overnight Packages are also available Call us for details...

Pick -up and Drop-back faci l i ty includedTimings: From 7:30am to 6:30pm (approx.)

Per Person(For Dibba) AED 380/-

P r o f e s s i o n a l s k i p p e r a n d c r e wF i s h i n g e q u i p m e n t a n d b a i tR e f r e s h m e n t s - S o f t D r i n k s - F r u i t s e t c . . .B o a t s a r e f u l l y i n s u r e d

Onboard Facilities:

Daily Fishing trip 4 hours

AED 2800/-Exclusive up to 8 Persons

Daily Fishing trip 4 hours Per Person. Min. 2 Persons.

AED 600/-Sharing BasisPick-up and Drop-back faci l i ty included

E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.opdubai.com

24 Hrs. Reservation

ISO 9001:2008 Certified

SPECIALIZED IN ORGANIZING SOCIAL & CORPORATE GET TOGETHERS, BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES.

Pick-up & drop-back facility included Timing: Pick up: 3:00 - 3:30pm Drop off: 9:00 - 9:30pm

Dune Bashing Sand Boarding & Camel Riding BBQ Dinner - Arabic Tea & Coffee Soft Drinks & Refreshments Photograph in Local DressesHenna Painting & TattoosEnchanting Belly Dancing ShowSheesha (Hubbly-Bubbly) & lots more...

Per PersonDhs. 200/-

Programme Includes:

Proud to be SAFARI LEADERS

Timing: 8:00am to 2:30pm

PROGRAME INCLUDES:

Transfers from all the hotels & residences in Dubai & Sharjah

DESERT SAFARIDESERT SAFARIE n j o y t h e t h r i l l a n d f u n o f

M o o n l i t r o m a n c e a t i t s b e s t

Most suitable for couples, families and friends. Also suitable for especially tailor-made events like birthday parties, corporate meetings and social get together.

PROGRAMME INCLUDES:Two hours cruising on Dubai Creek - Continental & Arabic Buffet dinner - Soft drinks, tea and coffee - English, Hindi and Arabic Music - Fully air-conditioned lower deck - Open air upper deck

DHOW CRUISE DINNER

HATTA MOUNTAIN SAFARI An experience out of this world. en-route you will see and enjoy.

Cruise Timing: 8:30pm - 10:30pmPick-up and drop - back facility included ( Deira & Bur Dubai Only)

Dhs. 150/- Per Person

Dhs. 300/- Per Person

Red Dunes Safari & Sand Boarding - Sight Seeing to various scenic locations Visit to Carpet Market & Heritage village - Hatta Mountain Safari - Chance to Dip or Dive in fresh water pools - Lunch at 5 Star Hatta Fort Hotel

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BETTER INTERIORS

The latest tastes, trends and product launches in the

world of home interiors

BoConceptAED299

The Rug CompanyAED2,217


Q Home Decor AED89



The Rug CompanyPrice on request



BoConceptAED298

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CHAIRiwannagohomeAED2,999

ARABIC ALLUREBLOCK COLOUR

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

WHAT’S IN STORE

ADOBE CHAIR Home CentreAED175

GHOST CHAIRHome CentreAED495

EGYPT MIRRORWESTERN FURNITUREPrice upon request

BUTTERFLY CABINETTHE OneAED7,995

MIR CEILING LAMPTHE OneAED349

DARLING TABLE LAMPTHE OneAED599

SHARON LOUNGETHE OneAED5,995

ZINNIA CUSHIONTHE OneAED149

VASEIDdesignAED279

JEWELLERY BOXQ Home Decor AED245

BALL FLOOR LAMPIDdesignAED998

SANTORINI PENDANTBoConceptAED1,149

TEAR DROP VASEIDdesignAED1,198

MONOCHROME

CHARLOTTE CHAIRWestern FurniturePrice upon request

WIND SOFAWestern FurniturePrice upon request


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BETTER... BEDROOMSIt’s important that your bedroom provides a calm, serene environment in order for you to get a good night’s sleep. Here’s your passport to sweet dreams...

ACHIEVE THIS LOOK

INSPIRATION101 BEDROOMS: STYLISH ROOM SOLUTIONS, BY JULIE SAVILLAs you may have guessed, this contains 101 ideas on how to decorate your boudoir – and each comes with a full-page colour photograph and accompanying tips on lighting, floors, accessories and the like.

With a comprehensive suppliers list at the back, it’s a great ideas source from the editor of America’s Good Homes magazine.

TIPS FROM THE TOP

Q I want to create a calm atmosphere in my bedroom – what are the best colours and lighting schemes for me?

Blues and greens evoke serenity and peace. They are colors associated with nature and the ocean. Using these colors can bring restful nights. Pink is the extreme calming color and many will find it impossible to act aggressively when surrounded by it. Purple is a nice color for a bedroom and will make it look more sophisticated.Bedroom lighting should be soft, calm, soothing, and romantic. As this is not a working room, but rather a space for rest and relaxation, bright, harsh lights have no place in this area. Lamps play a major role in setting the style of the room. Look for lampshades that will cast soft lighting and use low wattage or tinted bulbs. A lamp with a glass lampshade placed in front of a mirror will mimic the look of a chandelier and cast soft pools of reflected light. Saji Kumar, Bois & Chiffon.

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Old-school decadence

ACHIEVE THIS LOOK

THEOne

If you want to achieve this unabashadedly decadent effect, start with a classy colour on the walls (alternatives to sage green include subtle yellow-gold or aubergine). When purchasing furniture, think of a London gentlemen’s club and you won’t go far wrong – it’s all about the plump studded leather, dark woods and luxe fabrics. But to stay on the ironic side of old-school, make a few concessions to modernism: a pair of steel lamps or trendy light fitting will work wonders in fusing vintage elegance with 2010 style. Add a mirror to create a more spacious impression and your boudoir’s good to go.

The art of accessorising

IKEA

Playing with colourful accessories is the perfect way to stamp your own mark on a plain white space – and, luckily for those on a budget, it won’t break the bank. Start by considering what sort of mood you want to create: red is widely recognised as being the colour of passion but you might find green or blue more soothing. Once you’ve established a colour scheme, you can go to town with cushion covers, bed linens and curtain fabrics – take material to the tailor’s if your windows have unusual dimensions. Bland neutrality will be a thing of the past in no time.

Buy a selection of patterned fabrics and patchwork them together on a pinboard for a unique arty touch

LEXIS FLOOR LAMP

THE OneAED395

RENO CUSHIONTHE OneAED149

KAJSA CUSHIONIKEA

AED49

RITVA CURTAINSIKEA

AED149



I WANT TO BUY A REALLY UNIQUE

PIECE FOR MY BEDROOM – ANY IDEAS?Its important to not just add a piece to a bedroom to take up

space without it benefiting your living environment. That’s why one of my favourite unique pieces to add to a bedroom is the Kilim Chest of Drawer’s from Andrew Martin. The chest adds instant, unique style that

takes you back in time to an era of hand crafted and detailed artwork. It can really add a boost of colour and flare to a room of plain and solid furniture sets, without going too over the top. You can also get the Kilim Cube that can be used as a side table; I love both these pieces because they double

as great storage space. Try accenting the Kilim Chest and Cube with an accessory like this Thai Drum from Andrew Martin. It really

captures the sense of Andrew Martin and adds a tribal feel to the bedroom. Use this as a side table next to a

chair or vanity.Farah Baghdadi Interior Designer

Andrew Martin

New age chic abounds with this end-table from Natuzzi - the perfect place for those must-read magazines

Exotic lair

Time traveller

ACHIEVE THIS LOOK

MAKE SURE TO ONLY USE LEAD-FREE PAINT IN YOUR BEDROOM. BERGER PAINTS OFFERS A FINE CHOICE OF COLOURS

ACHIEVE THIS LOOK

IDdesign

Ethan Allen

Beds can be costly, and if you don’t want to be replacing yours every couple of years, it’s wise to invest in a simple, classic design like this (we love the tilted headboard, which makes a great back rest if you’re sitting up to watch TV or read). Of course, if the bed itself is relatively plain, that leaves you plenty of room for creativity when it comes to bed linen and light fittings, so let your imagination run wild and make the room 100 per cent your own.

Contrary to what purists would have you believe, it’s fine to mix up your historic references when decorating, just as long as you keep it subtle. At first glance, the mirrored chest gives this bedroom the feel of the 1930s, a decade which infused 1920s art deco with Hollywood glamour. However, flock (as seen on the cushion) made its debut in the 1600s, and has enjoyed a huge comeback over the past couple of years. Combining its old-fashioned fussiness with plainer ’30s pieces works perfectly.

Buy a selection of patterned fabrics and patchwork them together on a pinboard for a unique arty touch

Antiques like this Kilim Chest give your room authenticity .



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June 2010

IN THE MIXThis month we don our pinnies and check out the best blenders, juicers and food processors on the market.

Black & Decker CJ525 CitrusMate Plus Citrus Juicer

This one-litre model is great for families: two different-sized cones fit so everyone’s favourite fruit can be accommodated, and its efficient operating system ensures you get the most out of ingredients. Picky kids are catered for with a strainer which separates seeds, and you can vary the amount of pulp according to personal preference. There’s also a cover so you can pop the jug into the fridge for later.

Samson Advanced 6-in-1 Juicer GB9006

The daddy of all juicers, with a waterproof screen, mind-boggling array of extra nozzles, organic wheatgrass kit (complete with growing trays, organic seeds, fertiliser, book and simple instructions for growing your own within 10 days) and 15-year warranty.

Ufesa BP4576 Hand BlenderGreat for blending up quick milkshakes,

this ergonomically designed soft touch hand blender has a nifty pulse function and comes with a beating whisk and shredder as well as the main dual blade unit. There’s also an anti-splash dome to protect your clean kitchen surfaces – always useful.

Oster 4093 Classic Beehive Blender

The Oster is a well-known favourite. It’s not expensive yet it reliably creates soups, sauces and smoothies, crushes ice and grinds coffee. There’s hi/lo pulse control and the retro beehive design is ultra-stylish. The stainless steel blade comes out for cleaning and the glass container is dishwasher-safe. The instruction booklet contains several recipes in case you’re stuck for inspiration.

Hitachi BL603G BlenderThis chic model comes with a 1.5l jug

and pulse control. The stainless steel blade is removable for easy cleaning and the measuring cup that comes alongside the sealable cover is a useful addition. There’s ice crusher capability if you fancy yourself as Tom Cruise in Cocktail, while the cord storage is a bonus for tidy types.

Cuisinart DLC-2009CHB 9-Cup Food Processor

This model has a roomy nine-cup bowl, and the extra-large feed tube means you can pop whole fruits and vegetables in without halting the processing. There’s a variety of mechanisms – including a 4mm slicing disc, stainless-steel shredding disc, chopping blade and dough blade – and if you get stuck there’s a how-to DVD as well as booklet. All the parts are dishwasher-safe.

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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 have a tiny kitchen and want to remodel it to make

the best use of the space. I want it to look bigger than it is, and for there to be as many surface areas as possible. What do you suggest?With a small kitchen you need to use every possible available space. Put the sink in the corner to maximise the work top space and use clever space-saving gadgets for the interior of cupboards to make the most of those hard-to-get-to spaces.

Use a reputable kitchen company who will work with you to create a 3D design of your perfect kitchen - this service should be free and will develop your ideas using their experience.

Pictured above is the fitted curve kitchen from the award-winning Metris range of kitchens which is specifically designed to create a

beautiful kitchen in a smaller space. Metris kitchens are exclusively available in the UAE from Under One Roof.Nick Pope, Under One Roof

What are the latest trends for decorating dining rooms?

Lighting is one area where new trends have been implemented. For instance, you’ll see modern interpretations of chandeliers made from materials such as wood and other composites. Remember, though, that the lighting must still work for both the family dinner and the more intimate dinner party and so should always be adjustable - on a dimmer switch.

A feature wall of color is making a comeback from the sterile modern look, with wallpapers all the rage. The pattern is almost non-existent; colors are rich and saturated not

the sharp jewel tones that are so last year. The color is limited to one wall and then covered with a large mirror or contrasting artwork. Candles can play an important part, think candles of all sizes, not the flimsy tapered candles from your parent’s tables.

For the dining table itself, choose one with solid legs and a clean- lined veneered top - stay away from skinny legs and a flimsy look. The table top is still the most important element as it allows for the most scope in creating a look in the dining room. It is best to have a number of table top accessories, such as napkin rings, various styles and colors of napkins and place mats to mix an match to the look that best suites the occasion. The current trend is toward natural materials: linen for the place mats and napkin rings made from natural materials such as metal and wood. Bright colored plates are out as food never looks good on a red plate.

Since much of the flooring is the UAE is stone or tile, having a rug under the table is a must as it will work to absorb sound. Traditional Persian style carpets are no longer in fashion as people look for more modern styles. Keep an eye out for hand-knotted carpets of wool or silk which come in softer colour pallets and often in varying shades of one colour. Rich shades of cinnamon, kiwi skin and pale dove are popular.Shaziya Mir, Corporate Sale Indigo Living

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STORES GUIDEARABIAN CENTER, MIRDIFDaiso 04 284 5754

Homes R Us 04 284 5736

BUR DUBAI / KARAMA Al Hufaiza Furniture 04 336 6646

Carpetland 04 337 7677

Decoworld 04 336 6811

Marlin Furniture 04 334 6664

OFIS 04 335 2499

BURJUMANBhs 04 352 5150

Descamps 04 355 5563

Grand Stores 04 352 3641

Hermes 04 351 1190

Liwa Home 04 351 5353

Sharief 04 355 3377

Tanagra 04 355 0183

THE One 04 351 4424

Zara Home 04 359 9988

DEIRA CITY CENTREAl Jaber Gallery 04 295 4004

Al Maya Household 04 334 9424

Aminian Carpets 04 295 5379

Pride of Kashmir 04 295 0655

Regional Trading 04 295 1723

Sia (Jawad Home) 04 295 6180

The White Co 04 295 6180

DUBAI MALL@home 04 434 0877

Armani/Casa 04 437 3131

Baldi 04 339 9890

Collezione 04 434 0255

Crystal Gallery 04 339 8774

Crystalline 04 339 8897

Dubai Home Collection 04 339 8855

Ethan Allen 04 339 8631

Index Living Mall 04 339 8631

Iwannagohome! 04 339 8631

Kreiss 04 339 8978

Lalique 04 339 8451

Merinos 050 887 4893

Mesgarzadeh 04 339 9930

Mitchi 04 339 9084

Mumbai Se 04 434 0626

Yves Delorme 04 339 8787

Zwilling 04 434 0725

FESTIVAL CENTREACE 800 ASK ACE

(800 275 223)

Artikel 04 232 8339

Bayti 04 368 5145

Dwell 04 232 5435

IKEA 04 203 7505

Marina 04 232 8919

Rugland 04 232 5790

Stokes 04 232 9251

Table Art 04 232 6670

The Red Carpet 04 232 5755

IBN BATTUTA MALLKani Home 04 368 5408

Lifestyle 04 368 5699

One World 04 366 5742

Pan Emirates 04 368 5372

Table Art 04 366 9710

AL ITTIHAD ROADBetter Life 04 2680656

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCEBetter Life 04 424 3479

Cottage Chic 04 437 0268

Zara Home 04 438 0650

KARAMASiematic 04 330 9295

LAMCY PLAZAHousehold Department 04 334 9424

Lifestyle 04 366 9845

Rugland 04 335 6610

MALL OF THE EMIRATESBetter Life 04 341 0716

Bo Concept 04 341 4144

Bois & Chiffons 04 341 0519

Crystal Casa 04 341 1402

Flamant Home Interiors 04 341 3533

Four Seasons Ramesh 04 334 9090

Home Centre 04 341 4441

Home Design 04 323 3370

IDdesign 04 341 3434

Jashanmal 04 347 1715

Maison Decor 04 409 9000

Marina 04 800 4360

Marina Gulf 04 341 0314

Miri 04 341 1000

Red Carpet 04 340 9924

Table Art 04 341 3663

The Living Zone 04 341 1220

MARKET MALL, GREEN COMMUNITY ACE 04 885 3208

MERCATO MALLAl Abbar Art Gallery 04 344 9595

Bombay & Zone 04 344 5994

Kas Australia 04 344 1179

National Iranian Carpets 04 349 9644

MIRDIF CITY CENTERBetter Life 04 284 5728

Crate & Barrel 04 284 3151

Home Centre 04 284 3332

Lakeland 04 284 3460

Pottery Barn 04 606 2610

Q Home Décor 04 284 3303

OASIS CENTERArt Tower Frames Est. 04 339 3024

MFI Kitchens 04 339 3503

The Handicraft Gallery 04 339 3515

Q Home Decor 04 339 3515

AL QUOZAmber Garden Furniture 04 323 2405

Exotica 04 340 2966

Falaknaz Habitat 04 340 4989

Indigo Living 04 341 6388

Kidz Inc 04 340 5059

Luz de Luna 04 341 66 85

Presotto Middle East 04 340 6443

Stone Gallery 04 347 2525

The Warehouse 04 347 0220

Under One Roof 04 323 2722

SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD ACE 04 338 1416

Bagno 04 330 7775

Casa Mia 04 339 0760

Casa Tua 04 339 7800

Rattan House 04 338 2977

SOUK MADINAT JUMEIRAHCarré Blanc 04 295 3992

Toshkhana 04 366 8888

SOUK AL BAHARAl Sultani Furniture 04 420 3676

Tarrab 04 420 0244

Tehran Persian 04 420 0575

Zsolnay 04 420 3682

THE VILLAGE MALLCarpetland 04 344 0646

Irony Home 04 342 2145

WAFI SHOPPING MALLBombay 04 324 5255

Faucher 04 324 6769

Frette/White Corner 04 324 2474

La Boudoir 04 324 4555

La Murrina Murano 04 324 4555

Memoires 04 324 3001

VG New Trend 04 324 5430

TOP OF THE SHOPSANDREW MARTIN IN GALERIES LAFAYETTEIf you’re looking to make a style statement in your home, this is one showroom chockful of designs that are at the cutting edge of creativity. Andew Martin is a world leader in furniture and fabrics and this, his first concession in the Middle East, is one of a handful of showrooms around the globe displaying the very best of his uniquely brilliant offering.

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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.

CARPETS

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 excellent, ultra modern 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.

ORGANIC FOODS & 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 arrangement

UPSCALE AND POSHupscaleandposh.com

Upscale and Posh has a large

selection of delivery flowers to

choose from online. They also

offer online florist consultation.

GYMSAVIATION CLUBaviationclub.ae, 04 286 5303

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

They offer a range of workout classes too.

BETTER COMMUNITIES

The key contacts you need to settle in

to your new home

SHEBA IRANIAN CARPETS& ANTIQUES

Finest quality Persian and hand knotted carpets. Est 1980

Shops 61, 62 and 65-67PO Box 26200, SHARJAHUnited Arab EmiratesTel: +971 6 572 4849Mob: +971 50 678 6168Fax: +971 6 572 [email protected]

Please call us if you would like to try out our carpets in your home!


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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

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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 INSURANCE COMPANYdamanhealth.ae, 800 432 626

Daman is the UAE’s first national health insurance

company. They offer national, regional, international

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 AND EXTERIOR DESIGN

KENNELS AND CATTERIESANIMAL CARE CENTREanimalcarecentre.biz, 06 543 6280

Animal Care Centre is the oldest kennel and cattery in

the UAE. They 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

Boarding, daycare and collection and delivery.

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.

KIDS’ ENTERTAINMENT

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 needs.

TERRAVERDEwww.terraverde.ae 04 344 3228Creative landscaping, sustainable water features,

innovative irrigation methods, indoor plants, garden

maintenance, and lighting solutions are all offered.

MAIDSBUSY BEESbusybeesdubai.com, 04 351 7807

Services include house cleaning, baby sitting, event

planning and car cleaning.

DUBAI MAIDSdubai-maids.com, 050 919 2029

EXTENTIONS & ALTERATIONSWOODEN PERGOLASPAINTINGFENCESTILING

SPRINGS/MEADOWSLAKES/ARABIAN RANCHES

GREEN COMMUNITY

Mobile : +97150 871 8484, Telephone: +9714 271 3845Fax : +9714 367 5758, Email: [email protected]

Live Dolphin & Seal Shows (Mon-Sat)Swim with the Dolphins (Mon-Thu)

CALL 04 3369773Email: [email protected]: www.dubaidolphinarium.ae CREEK PARK, GATE 1, DUBAI


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.

MAINTENANCE + OFFICE CLEANINGFARNEKfarnek.com, 04 382 4400

Farnek Avireal is a Total Facilities Management

Provider with 30 years’ experience in the UAE Market.

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With over 1,300 staff members they maintain more

than 1,000 properties. Their services include:

-Maintenance services including AC, MEP and

Civil Fabric.

-Building cleaning and water tank cleaning.

-Pest control and landscaping.

-Interior and refurbishment.

-Security services.

-Artificial grass.

-Swimming pool cover.

-Energy management.

Farnek Avireal provides a one-stop solution and a

24/7 service.


04 - 3263990AQUA Cleaning Services

Maid Services Painting Service Window Cleaning

Move in Cleaning Office Cleaning Store Cleaning

Tel: 04-3966779, Mob: 050-5025699 / 050-6559371 Email: [email protected]

Web: www.readymaidsdubai.com

We have provided part-time maid services on an hourly basis in Dubai since 1999. Our services are as follows:

• General Housekeeping • Indoor Window Cleaning • Ironing • Office Cleaning • Babysitting • Party Helping • And any household chores

We have trained, honest and trusted maids fromPhilippines, Sri Lanka, Nepal, India and Eritrea

Ready MaidsProfessional maids services that you

can trust every time.

High Quality Cleaning on Hourly Basis

* Cleaning Services for your Villas, Shops, Apartments & Offices* Baby Care * Ironing * Party Services

Call Marlyn on 050 9209696 / 04 2282244

ast Maintenance

For booking Call: 050 920 9696

offers: Handyman services Electrical Plumbing Painting Cleaning of Villas, Apartment, Offices and shops on hourly basis



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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.

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.

NURSERIES

BLOSSOM CHILDRENS NURSERYtheblossomnursery.com,

04 348 6275

Umm Suquiem nursery which takes kids aged 6 months

to 4 years.

COCOON NURSERYcocoonnursery.com, 04 394 9394

Lovely nursery in Jumeirah 3 / Umm Suqeim run

by a dedicated team in an immaculate building and

catering for kids aged 3 to 4 years. Cocoon offers British

Foundation Stage One, with activities including art and

crafts, singing, introduction to educational BrainGym,

theme days and Pet Zone. KID’S ISLAND NURSERY kidsislandnursery.com, 04 394 2578

Kid’s Island is an excellent nursery based in

Jumeirah 3 / Umm Suqeim offering British curriculum

to kids aged from 14 months to 3 years, with activities

including storysacks, library, junior chef, music and

movement, outside play, sand and water, singing and

show and tell.

EMIRATES BRITISH NURSERYemiratesbritishnursery.com

Emirates British Nursery is a premier provider of

preschool education and childcare. They have two

branches, one in Umm Sequim and a purpose built

nursery in Mirdif, both have fantastic facilities, bright

colourful classrooms with quality resources, activity

rooms, soft play rooms as well as swimming pools and

sensory gardens, water play, sand play and a discovery

room. All facilities are designed to meet the learning

needs of young children and provide a place for children

to flourish. For more information contact Mirdif on 04

288 9222 and Umm Sequim on 04 348 9996.

Al KHAYAT CLEANING CO.AL KHAYAT MAINTENANCE EST.

Since 1984

Cleaning : Daily cleaning & general cleaning, Marble grinding & crystallize polishing, Floor cleaning & polishing, Carpet & Sofa shampooing, High window cleaning etc.Pest Control : Treatment against-Cockroach, Bed bug, Fly, Termite, Rat etc.Security Guards : Service of well trained security persons to safeguard properties.Maintenance work : Masonry, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting etc.

Once & Yearly contract cleaning, Pest Control & Pvt. Security for Offices, Banks, Schools, Warehouses, Villas, Building & Hotels.

Tel: 04-3933329 / 8, Mob: 050-6254738 Fax: 3933340, P.O. Box 51605, Dubai - U.A.E

Email: [email protected] Web: www.alkhayatgroup.com

We also undertake

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PET CAREBRITISH VETERINARY CLINICbritvet.com, 02 66 50085

The only professional pet groomers in Abu Dhabi.

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.

KENSINGTON NURSERYthekensingtonnursey.com, 04 3944473

Caring from babies from 4 months + to pre-school

children up to 5 years, this is a fantastically well-

equipped nursery. KIDS COTTAGE NURSERY kids-cottage.com, 04 394 2145

Kids Cottage cares for children aged from 1 to 4 and

follows the British curriculum.

RISING STARS NURSERYrisingstarsnursery.com, 04 348 8805

Designed for kids from 6 months to 4 years.

PAINTERS AND PLUMBERS

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 CREATION AND MANAGEMENTDUBAI POOL CLEANINGpoolcleaningdubai.com, 04 333 6484

Dubai Pool Cleaning offer a weekly cleaning and

maintenance 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 to keep your

pool in top shape.

Address: Warehouse2, Al Quoz, Dubai - U.A.E, Tel: 04 333 1860, Fax: 333 1864, Email: [email protected], Web: www.yanncouae.com

Professional Home Pet Care ServicesPet sitting/dog training/dog walking/online shop

[email protected]

050 871 7072


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. They can fix any bit of

your pool equipment that’s not working and they have

flexible times, coming to visit on the day and time that

suit you best.

RELAXATION

REMOVALSACORN MOVERSacornmovers.com,

04 323 6920

Acorn Movers were established in the UK in 1992. They

work with 300 agents across the world, offering door-

to-door relocations for both corporate and residential

moves, offering packing, unpacking, storage as well as

maid and handyman services. They offer one month’s

free storage to clients who are moving back to the UK

or into Dubai from anywhere in the world.

ALLIED PICKFORDS

ae.alliedpickfords.com, 04 408 9555

Allied Pickfords offers handyman and cleaning services

in addition to packaging and relocation services.

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

the 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

KINGS DUBAIkingsdubai.com, 04 348 3939

Located in Umm Suquiem, Kings Dubai provides

courses until Year 6.

STORAGE

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 selling a huge

range of electronic and white goods items.

WILLSEXPAT WILLSwww.expatriatewills.com,

04 304 5085

Expat Wills is dedicated to helping expatriates living in

the UAE tosort out any inheritence issues. They have a

team of consultants who can visit you talk you through

the process of drawing up a will.


Dubai - U.A.ETel: +971 4 333 4287, Mob: +971 50 259 5385Fax: +971 5 333 1864

[email protected]

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fantastic hattan villa

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beautiful hattan villa

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