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EMIRATES LIVING We’ve got a huge raft of superb villas on offer this month.28

DOWNTOWN 37 Dream apartments on offer at South Ridge 2 and Burj Views.

MARINA Great options for waterfront living at Aurora and Atessa towers - flip to p24.24

40 SHORT-TERM RENTALS Taking all the hassle out of finding a place to live.

ABU DHABI Turn straight to p42 to get to grips with all that Al Raha Beach has to offer.

SHARJAH Outstanding value on offer at the Al Ghazal Tower this month.

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Dubai opened its property market to foreign investors in 2002, and Abu Dhabi followed suit three years later, fueling a great demand for real estate in the emirate. The UAE’s capital and holder of 8 percent of the world’s oil reserves, Abu Dhabi’s property market has long been characterized by an under supply of housing units and higher rental prices in comparison to Dubai. However, the scenario is all set to change. Across the capital, there will soon be multiple opportunities for expatriates to either rent or buy property in several locations. The handover of several world-class projects on Al Reem Island, such as the Sun and Sky Tower and several towers on Marina Square, as well as the popular Al Raha Beach developments over 2010 is expected to reduce the disparity between demand and supply, strengthen investor confidence and give people the opportunity to buy or rent waterfront property in the

capital that is both competitively priced and sustainable. Over the past year, high rents in Abu Dhabi have resulted in a significant amount of cross-emirate migration to Dubai. However, with property prices and rents showing signs of stability and becoming negotiable, transactional activity in the capital is anticipated to increase. Abu Dhabi also has a great availability of mortgage financing, offering qualified buyers 5.7% interest on mortgages (up to 4% lower than the Dubai average). The lending availability has encouraged many business owners and investors to make their foray into the emirate’s real estate market that has shown remarkable resilience during this downturn. Better Homes offers some of Abu Dhabi’s most competitively priced and sought-after properties for sale and rent. Meet us at our office or give us a call to discuss your options.

MEET THE AGENT ADAM FARANI

When did you get in to the property industry?I started my career as a leasing consultant in August of 2008, when I was looking for a property to rent

and move into, without having to worry about buying furniture or the electricity and Internet. I began by viewing about 40 different furnished/serviced apartments; the search for which led me to ‘The Grand Midwest Tower’, a prominent building on Sheikh Zayed Road, next to the Business Central Towers.

What did you think of the Towers?I was impressed with the quality of the units; they were spacious and tastefully furnished with breathtaking views of the Palm Jumeirah. However, despite the advantages they offered, the units had a surprisingly low occupancy of 12%. This came as a surprise to me, both as a prospective tenant and a leasing consultant and I believed that I could do something about this through Better Homes.

So what did you do?I immediately arranged a meeting with the owner of the building. We both realised the immense potential that the units had in terms of offering long-term leases for those looking for furnished and serviced apartments. Today, numerous hotel/serviced apartments have switched from offering short-term leases to longer occupancy periods; however two years ago, it was still a novel idea. We then scheduled an Open House to give the building maximum exposure. Our in-house marketing team created fantastic collateral and we also had over 1,000 adverts distributed around the vicinity of the tower. In addition, we had 50,000 email campaigns and 30,000 text messages sent to our database of clients.

And what happened?The results were remarkable. On the day of the launch, 18 units were leased, producing a huge inflow of funds for the owner. He was ecstatic and very grateful for our efforts.

So what can you do for us?If you’re a landlord looking to rent out your building/property or a renter looking to move in, I would be happy to assist you. Contact me on +971 50 469 4065 or send me an email at [email protected] and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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CAPITAL FOCUS Why should you buy or rent in Abu Dhabi?

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BANK INTEREST RATE MIN SALARY LOAN TERM PROCESSING FEES EARLY REPAYMENT CONTACT

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FROM 8.5% UP TO 9%7.75% FOR SALARIES 40 K AND ABOVE,WITH A S/T

AED 10,000 P/M 25 YEARS 1% (NO CAPS) 2% AFTER 6 MONTHS ONLY

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LLOYDS 8.5% VARIABLE AED 12 000 P/M 20 YEARS FOR VILLAS 1% OF L/A NONE 04 398 1886

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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.

Despite the reasonable prices offered with units for rent, unit quality

in the northern Emirates seems to be a concern for some. How can I ensure quality at a competitive price?

KOSTA GIANNOPOULOS This is a question that is being raised on a regular basis. The fact is that some of the lower-end units available at competitive prices within the northern Emirates’ residential leasing sector seem to lack genuine quality, but there are plenty of exceptions.

Some residential buildings in Sharjah, for example, are starting to represent sincere quality, at a truly affordable price. In recent years, Sharjah became popular for more affordable living. Today, it still holds the same general perception, but also presents high-end apartments in its prime areas, just a stone’s throw from neighbouring Dubai. One such development that Better Homes works with, the Al Ghazal Tower located at Al Khan lagoon next to the Qasba, is an example of affordable quality in a sought-after area.

The Al Ghazal Tower is setting a benchmark for landlords wanting to meet the demands of quality at an affordable price. Affordable quality is present; tenants just need to consider areas they may not have seen in their first search.

Abu Dhabi: There are rumours of some ‘big’ announcements at Cityscape

Abu Dhabi this year. What do you think this means and what are your thoughts on the upcoming exhibition given the current Abu Dhabi market?

LOSHINI LAWRENCE In terms of real estate at Cityscape, we are expecting the re-launch of ‘ready to move in’ property, direct from major developers – units offered at waterfront locations. Other interesting expected announcements would be the introduction of ‘easy access’ to end-user finance from major leading banks/finance houses within the capital.

One conceivable significant announcement to affect buyer trends would be the introduction of residence visas for property owners in freehold/leasehold locations within the Emirate. This would give the market the boost it requires in addition to new locations/projects that will soon commence within these freehold/leasehold locations.

Based on our long-standing experience in the UAE, we feel it is might also be a good time to introduce a Real Estate body similar to RERA in Dubai. This could be the time to launch such an initiative to regulate the industry in Abu Dhabi,. This body could be responsible for the regulation of real estate pricing and building quality assurance within the capital Emirate, protecting all transaction types from both the residential and commercial leasing and sales sectors.

Lastly, in the global downturn, property prices have held up in Abu Dhabi but, delays have dampened buyer confidence to a certain extent. Some people are waiting to see ‘what’s happening’ at Cityscape 2010 before making a purchasing decision.

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MARTHA FITZHARRISIs the Assistant Operations Manager of Short Term Rentals and can help you find the perfect short term accommodation for you.

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

KOSTA GIANNOPOULOSis a Manager of Better Homes’ Residential Sales and Leasing department. He’s the man to talk to if you’re thinking of buying or renting a property.

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

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DUBAILAND DISTRICT Arabian Ranches 100,000 375,000 148,216 44.84 68.79 85.00

Dubai Investment Park 175,000 230,000 153,130 33.90 47.62 41.08

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Emirates Living 95,000 475,000 216,111 44.41 80.77 60.00

Jumeirah Islands 300,000 350,000 316,667 56.60 63.64 59.00

JUMEIRAH DISTRICT Umm Suqeim 100,000 250,000 176,875 46.25 98.36 76.00

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT The Palm Jumeirah 330,000 440,000 397,500 62.55 86.84 73.00

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AL AWIR DISTRICT International City 309,000.00 515,000.00 397,540.00 471.06 624.24 556.476

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Business Bay 1,081,500.00 2,750,000.00 2,034,305.43 927 1,246.04 1,047.56

DIFC 927,000.00 2,700,000.80 1,813,500.40 1,729.66 2,032.89 1,881.28

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Discovery Gardens 350,200.00 589,896.44 506,529.21 551.04 663.26 595.24

MARINA DISTRICT Dubai Marina 490,000.00 4,944,000.00 1,705,112.89 604.11 2,895.32 1,267.59

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT Palm Jumeirah 1,884,900.00 6,140,448.00 2,949,656.53 1,002.65 3,373.87 1,670.92

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DUBAILAND DISTRICT Arabian Ranches 1,887,000.00 7,725,000.00 3,466,359.22 823.3 1,248.99 967.65

Dubai Investment Park 2,650,000.00 8,755,000.00 3886000 518.64 1,260.98 738.08

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Emirates Living 1,248,360.00 5,500,000.00 2957525.774 757.96 1,115.39 1007.405217

Jumeirah Islands 5,140,000.00 6,283,000.00 5907070.029 982.79 1,482.01 1155.246

Jumeirah Park 3,445,350.00 4,120,000.00 3827102.333 878.65 976.85 919.61

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT The Palm Jumeirah 6,386,000.00 9,785,000.00 8480333.333 1,557.56 1,957.00 1737.35

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AL AWIR DISTRICT International City 22,000 60,000 38,870 38.63 91.30 61.00

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Business Bay 50,000 146,160 97,464 41.07 89.35 60,000.00

Downtown Burj Dubai 65,000 275,000 114,489 80.55 130.86 104.00

DUBAILAND DISTRICT Dubai Investment Park 40,000 120,000 68,750 34.72 105.88 69.00

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Barsha 60,000 120,000 89,400 53.20 100.00 73.00

MARINA DISTRICT Dubai Marina 40,000 315,000 117,500 38.08 194.11 95.00

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT The Palm Jumeirah 115,000 500,000 190,517 50.00 135.14 85.00

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Better Homes sales and leasing consultant Nada Mokbel tells us why she enjoys life in the capital with her daughter Amaal, 4, and son Adam, 1.

DELMA STREET, ABU DHABI

What brought you to Abu Dhabi?I’m originally from Lebanon and I came here for a business opportunity. I met my husband, Tamer, who’s a training manager, after a year of being here and we married soon after that.

When did you move to Delma Street?We moved here in November 2008; people refer to our building as the new white tower. We chose to live here because it was a brand new building, which you can’t always find in Abu Dhabi. I took my family on the viewing and we all loved it!

What facilities does the building have?Oh, loads – there’s a Jacuzzi, gorgeous swimming pool, sauna, it has a gym, and a small events room where you can have birthday parties and things.

Is the building fully occupied?Absolutely – it’s fully booked all the way! It’s very popular.

So it’s quite difficult to find new builds in Abu Dhabi?Right now there are a couple of nice projects going, but not on the mainland. Most new builds are in Al Raha and that kind of area. And when you do find a new build, the rooms tend to be quite small.

What’s the rent like?Expensive, just like Dubai! I moved to Abu Dhabi in 2003 and I feel that it gets more expensive every year.

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‘If I want something urgently in the middle of the night I can get it without a problem, which is important when you have kids.’

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Are there shops and restaurants near you?We’re ten minutes away from everything – malls, shops, restaurants – because we’re in Downtown Abu Dhabi. But it’s ten minutes’ drive – I would sometimes walk when the weather’s nice but not in the summer, I prefer to stay in my car!

What sort of people live there?Mainly families. It’s really friendly.

Do the kids have friends in the building?Oh too many! My daughter has tens of children calling for her every day!

Does Amaal go to school locally?She goes to nursery but next year she will start school.

What’s the best thing about living on Delma Street?I love it because it’s near everything – if I

want something urgently in the middle of the night I can get it without a problem – I have children so I have to think about those sorts of things. Is it safe for kids to play outside or is the traffic too busy?It’s not safe, no. There’s too much traffic around, they need to be accompanied by an adult. The kids can play in the entrance of the building though, it’s safe and quiet there.

What is missing from Delma Street?It would be nice to have more parks here, near to us.

What do you like about your apartment?I like it because of all the space, the rooms are just huge. Most new builds have limited space but ours is really nice and big so that’s what I liked about it. The kitchen is massive and the fittings are very high quality.

How would you describe the décor?It’s a combination of modern and classic. I just concentrated on using dark colours like brown when I was decorating because I have kids who spill things!

What is Abu Dhabi like to live in?Abu Dhabi is different to Dubai in many ways. It’s so family-oriented. The cultural diversity is great.

Would you say it’s a slower pace of life?Oh yes. Although the traffic is very busy during the week, at the weekend you almost feel like no one is there.

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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).



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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DOWNTOWN DUBAI8 BOULEVARD WALKA motivated seller! 936 sq. ft. Ready Now Ali Tabrizi (Ref # AP236074)

AED 1,287,5001 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGEMIRATES HILLS PHASE 1Excellent finish 12,000 sq. ft. Ready Now Ali Tabrizi (Ref # VI255630)

AED 23,690,0006 BRDISCOVERY GARDENS

BUILDING 20Best value 462 sq. ft. Ready Now David Lawes (Ref # AP278980)

AED 333,823STUDIODISCOVERY GARDENS

BUILDING 190Amazing value 1,002 sq. ft. Ready Now Jan Tabrizi (Ref # AP219122)

AED 562,8441 BR

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARKTERRACE APARTMENTS - BLOCK AWide range of retail, entertainment and dining 4,736 sq. ft. Ready Now Rene Neil Dsouza (Ref # AP3548)

AED 2,472,0003 BRDUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

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

AED 3,811,0005 BRARABIAN RANCHES

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

AED 9,270,0006 BR

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

AED 4,377,5005 BRDOWNTOWN DUBAI

YANSOON 4A prestigious address 1,402 sq. ft. Ready Now Jackie Hill (Ref # AP8330)

AED 2,296,9002 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAI8 BOULEVARD WALKEverything on your doorstep 1,063 sq. ft. Ready Now Deborah Staines (Ref # AP280393)

AED 1,297,8001 BR

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JUMEIRAH ISLANDSMEDITERRANEAN CLUSTERSSelf-contained development 5,285 sq. ft. Ready Now Ammar Omran (Ref # VI57586)

AED 6,195,7004 BR JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

GREEN LAKES TOWER 2Distinct styling 1,575 sq. ft. Ready Now Tulay Ozcan (Ref # AP276140)

AED 1,442,1712 BR

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

AED 947,6001 BRDUBAI MARINA

MARINA DIAMOND 4Strategic location 674 sq. ft. Ready Now Melanie Mouton (Ref # AP14946)

AED 643,7501 BR DUBAI MARINA

QUAY NORTHOne of the Best Deals in the Market 983 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP14921)

AED 1,202,8191 BR

DUBAI MARINAMAJARA 1A prestigious address 1,338 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP238612)

AED 1,967,3002 BRDUBAI MARINA

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

AED 499,999STUDIOTHE GREENS

AL VIEWS 1Landmark property 2,038 sq. ft. Ready Now Faiza Millwala (Ref # AP249748)

AED 2,267,8023 BR

JUMEIRAH VILLAGELE GRAND CHATEAUSpacious with great finishes 1,600 sq. ft. Ready Now Nicole Burt (Ref # AP274415)

AED 1,118,5802 BRJUMEIRAH VILLAGE

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

AED 1,627,4002 BRJUMEIRAH PARK

JUMEIRAH PARKBest value 4,689 sq. ft. Ready March 2010 Rabih Hankir (Ref # VI279916)

AED 4,120,0005 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSGOLDCREST VIEWS 2A motivated seller! 827 sq. ft. Ready Now Haytham Habashi (Ref # AP48622)

AED 688,5001 BR

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FOR SALE PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT22

April 2010

3 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHAL DABAS (B3)A desirable address 2,260 sq. ft. Ready Now Sandrine Loureiro (Ref # AP277497)

AED 2,884,0003 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAH

AL HALLAWI (B14)Fabulous ocean views 2,184 sq. ft. Ready Now Claire Nall Cain (Ref # AP278014)

AED 2,163,000

2 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHAL SHAHLA (B10)At never-before prices 1,551 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP274808)


AL NABAT (B15)Experience the height of luxury 1,173 sq. ft. Ready Now Nina Pekina (Ref # AP275600)


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

AED 14,420,000

THE PALM JUMEIRAHAL HABOOL (B20)Experience the height of luxury 5,563 sq. ft. Ready Now Fadi El Fares (Ref # AP218562)

AED 5,782,0004 BR

THE PALM JUMEIRAHAL BASRI (B1)Amazing value 2,184 sq. ft. Ready Now Hannah Bakshani (Ref # AP254220)

AED 2,884,0003 BR

April 2010

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

AED 2,472,0002 BR

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DUBAI MARINAMAJARA 1Live with a view to inspire 867 sq. ft. Ready Now Colm Bennett (Ref # AP72500)


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


D.E.C TOWER 2Competitive price, call now 638 sq. ft. Ready Now Nina Pekina (Ref # AP279077)

AED 504,700STUDIO

DUBAI MARINAD.E.C TOWEROne of the Best Deals in the Market 1,729 sq. ft. Ready Now Philip Whittam (Ref # AP246779)


AURORAA prestigious address 1,400 sq. ft. Ready Now Jon Yarrow (Ref # AP253428)


AMWAJ 4Competitive price, call now 1,466 sq. ft. Ready Now Sue Welsh (Ref # AP278912)

AED 1,534,7002 BR


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DUBAI MARINASADAF 1Direct marina views 2,756 sq. ft. Ready Now Jon Yarrow (Ref # AP245734)


RIVIERAModern living at its best 3,098 sq. ft. Ready Now Lynn Rowley (Ref # AP36304)


RIMAL 6Self-contained development 1,422 sq. ft. Ready Now Nina Pekina (Ref # AP50246)

AED 1,761,3002 BR

DUBAI MARINAQUAY NORTHAn investors dream! 1,928 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP279765)


MURJAN 1Attractive investment opportunity 1,802 sq. ft. Ready Now Paul Musson (Ref # AP278917)


MARINASCAPE OCEANICIn a class by itself 2,562 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Allsopp (Ref # AP279501)

AED 3,656,5003 BR

DUBAI MARINASHEMARAAt never-before prices 1,350 sq. ft. Ready Now Victor Witold Motak (Ref # AP57269)


SHAMS 4Enjoy life with style 1,879 sq. ft. Ready Now Sandrine Loureiro (Ref # AP278108)

AED 2,060,0002 BR DUBAI MARINA

TIME PLACEBest value 849 sq. ft. Ready Now Eva Yang (Ref # AP280101)

AED 844,6001 BR

DUBAI MARINASAHAB 1Unobstructed views of the marina 1,392 sq. ft. Ready Now Lynn Rowley (Ref # AP279433)


SADAF 7Ready to move in 1,529 sq. ft. Ready Now Sachin Das (Ref # AP232820)


SADAF 6Full ocean view 1,409 sq. ft. Ready Now Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP171321)

AED 1,955,9702 BR

April 2010

26 FOR RENT MARINA DISTRICT

DUBAI MARINAMARINA HOTEL APARTMENTSUnobstructed views of the marina 1,952 sq. ft. Ready Now Angelo Kazan (Ref # AP280320)

AED 220,0002 BR

DUBAI MARINAAURORAThe jewel in the crown 1,497 sq. ft. Ready Now Nicholas Winter (Ref # AP280619)

AED 165,0002 BR

DUBAI MARINAMARINA DIAMOND 5Easy living 1,084 sq. ft. Ready Now Angelo Kazan (Ref # AP175767)

AED 85,0002 BR

DUBAI MARINADORRA BAYFabulous ocean views 2,044 sq. ft. Ready Now Sabah Gazi (Ref # AP235412)


BAHAR 1Now’s the time to make the move 1,340 sq. ft. Ready Now Stephanie Paaske (Ref # AP280175)

AED 110,0002 BR

DUBAI MARINAATTESSAOne of a kind design 1,169 sq. ft. Ready Now Nicholas Winter (Ref # AP249597)

AED 110,0001 BR

DUBAI MARINAMARINA PROMENADE - AURORAAffordable luxury 958 sq. ft. Ready Now Jodie Akeley (Ref # AP177921)


MARINA HEIGHTSDirect marina views 1,500 sq. ft. Ready Now Dawood Khan (Ref # AP248579)

AED 150,0003 BR

DUBAI MARINADREAMSEasy installments 670 sq. ft. Ready Now Hamzah Zekrya (Ref # AP252853)

AED 65,0001 BR

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Easy installments 670 sq. ft. Ready Now Hamzah Zekrya (Ref # AP252853)

AED 65,000

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DUBAI MARINAMANCHESTER TOWER 1Privileged location 727 sq. ft. Ready Now Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP175321)

AED 55,0001 BR

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Easy living 1,084 sq. ft. Ready Now Angelo Kazan (Ref # AP175767)

AED 85,000

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DUBAI MARINASADAF 6A desirable address 1,410 sq. ft. Ready Now Jaclyn Rodrigues (Ref # AP172185)


SADAF 1Best value 2,718 sq. ft. Ready Now Tarek Gouda (Ref # AP173330)


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

AED 210,0004 BR

DUBAI MARINARIMAL 1Direct marina views 1,287 sq. ft. Ready Now Nitin Dania (Ref # AP242457)


PANORAMICSetting new benchmarks for excellence 602 sq. ft. Ready Now Deepali Dhanrajani (Ref # AP173391)


MARINA VIEW TOWERS 2A host of facilities 636 sq. ft. Ready Now Fabio Lombardi (Ref # AP247411)

AED 70,0001 BR


TECOMARJAAN5 Star hotel living with everything you need 1,254 sq. ft. Ready Now Deepali Dhanrajani (Ref # AP279949)


ZUMURUDBest value 790 sq. ft. Ready Now Tarek Gouda (Ref # AP280013)

AED 70,0001 BR

DUBAI MARINATHE ADDRESS DUBAI MARINA5 Star hotel living with everything you need 747 sq. ft. Ready Now Angelo Kazan (Ref # AP280516)


THE WAVES TOWER BIn a class by itself 1,350 sq. ft. Ready Now Fabio Lombardi (Ref # AP280198)


THE ZENThe kind of home you’ve only dreamt about 7,091 sq. ft. Ready Now Sunil Pravin Jhaveri (Ref # AP280583)

AED 240,0004 BR

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Best value 790 sq. ft. Ready Now Tarek Gouda (Ref # AP280013)

AED 240,000

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The kind of home you’ve only dreamt about 7,091 sq. ft. Ready Now Sunil Pravin Jhaveri (Ref # AP280583)

AED 240,000

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A host of facilities 636 sq. ft. Ready Now Fabio Lombardi (Ref # AP247411)

AED 70,000

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April 2010

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EMIRATES LIVINGMEADOWS 4 PHASE 3Uncompromising luxury 3,578 sq. ft. Ready Now Elen Manukyan (Ref # VI279749)

AED 4,429,0004 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGMEADOWS 1At never-before prices 4,099 sq. ft. Ready Now Jan Tabrizi (Ref # VI278113)

AED 4,120,0004 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGGHADEERBest value 2,788 sq. ft. Ready Now Fadi El Fares (Ref # VI279638)

AED 4,326,0003 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGMEADOWS 2 PHASE 1Enviable skyline views 4,170 sq. ft. Ready Now Amine Issa (Ref # VI280474)

AED 3,999,9994 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGLINKS WESTCompetitive price, call now 828 sq. ft. Ready Now Nina Pekina (Ref # AP279213)

AED 927,0001 BREMIRATES LIVING

GOLF TOWER 2Exceptionally rewarding investment 1,305 sq. ft. Ready Now Paul Musson (Ref # AP280430)

AED 1,514,1002 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGDEEMAAmazing value 4,019 sq. ft. Ready Now Yasmeen Buzari (Ref # VI257281)

AED 3,605,0004 BR

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

AED 5,253,0004 BREMIRATES LIVING

MEADOWS 3Affordable luxury 3,578 sq. ft. Ready Now Thomas Bunker (Ref # VI279943)

AED 4,326,0004 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGMAEEN 4A place to call home 3,200 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Allsopp (Ref # VI277545)

AED 2,987,0003 BR


EMIRATES LIVINGMONTGOMERIE MAISONETTESA desirable address 3,011 sq. ft. Ready Now Melanie Mouton (Ref # VI255375)

AED 6,282,8853 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGMEADOWS 9 PHASE 2Amazing value 4,045 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # VI280406)

AED 3,990,2204 BR

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

AED 2,154,7603 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGSPRINGS 1A desirable address 1,900 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Allsopp (Ref # VI278821)

AED 1,854,0002 BR

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EMIRATES LIVINGSPRINGS 4Glimmering lakeside view 2,700 sq. ft. Ready Now Philip Whittam (Ref # VI243945)

AED 2,626,5003 BR EMIRATES LIVING

SPRINGS 15Great family home 2,559 sq. ft. Ready Now Jackie Hill (Ref # VI278446)

AED 2,677,5883 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGPHASE 4 - MEADOWSA place to call home 4,931 sq. ft. Ready Now Jackie Hill (Ref # VI27076)


PHASE 2 - SPRINGSClose to all amenities 2,456 sq. ft. Ready Now Jasmine Patel (Ref # VI279526)


PHASE 1Unrivalled master plan community 12,513 sq. ft. Ready Now Philip Whittam (Ref # VI54471)

AED 36,050,0004 BR


April 2010

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DISCOVERY GARDENSBUILDING 41Property at budget prices 496 sq. ft. Ready Now Deepali Dhanrajani (Ref # AP251332)

AED 38,000

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EMIRATES LIVINGARNOPicturesque surroundings 1,394 sq. ft. Ready May 2010 Deepali Dhanrajani (Ref # AP55335)

AED 140,0002 BR

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EMIRATES LIVINGPHASE 6 - SPRINGSExcellent finish 2,857 sq. ft. Ready Now Mona Bakr (Ref # VI279139)


GOLF TOWER 3Magnificent golf course views 1,256 sq. ft. Ready Now Marwan Tariq (Ref # AP246314)

AED 130,0002 BR

DISCOVERY GARDENSBUILDING 85Superior location 862 sq. ft. Ready Now Yasmin Piroozan (Ref # AP225578)

AED 46,5001 BRDISCOVERY GARDENS

BUILDING 59Exceptional deal! 484 sq. ft. Ready Now Sylvia OConnor (Ref # AP227647)

AED 40,000STUDIODISCOVERY GARDENS

BUILDING 48Affordable luxury 958 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # APM251743)

AED 55,0001 BR



JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSLAKE TERRACEAffordable luxury 796 sq. ft. Ready Now Salman Ali (Ref # AP1793)

AED 62,0001 BRJUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

INDIGO TOWERExecutive elegance 557 sq. ft. Ready April 2010 Masuma Noorani (Ref # AP280561)

AED 57,000STUDIO

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSBONNINGTON TOWERAffordable luxury 850 sq. ft. Ready Now Dawood Khan (Ref # AP264770)

AED 93,5001 BRJUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

AL SHERA TOWERSAffordable luxury 2,757 sq. ft. Ready Now Catherine Quadros (Ref # AP176685)

AED 150,0003 BRJUMEIRAH ISLANDS

CLUSTER 21Quintessential luxury living 5,300 sq. ft. Ready Now Stephanie Paaske (Ref # VI280275)

AED 300,0004 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGSPRINGS 4Now’s the time to make the move 2,400 sq. ft. Ready Now Nicholas Winter (Ref # VI173128)


SPRINGS 3A place to call home 1,690 sq. ft. Ready Now Rajkumar Vaswani (Ref # VI251369)


SPRINGS 10Friendly neighborhood 1,700 sq. ft. Ready Now Nisha Dania (Ref # VI251487)

AED 110,0002 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSGOLDCREST VIEWS 2Ready to move in 921 sq. ft. Ready Now Yasmin Piroozan (Ref # AP280496)

AED 75,0002 BR JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

GREEN LAKES TOWER 1Distinct styling 965 sq. ft. Ready Now Sahali Saleem (Ref # AP280558)

AED 80,0001 BR JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

GREEN LAKES TOWER 2Amazing value 960 sq. ft. Ready April 2010 Yasmin Piroozan (Ref # AP239741)

AED 80,0001 BR

April 2010

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ARABIAN RANCHESGAZELLE / AL REEM 2Ready to move in 2,436 sq. ft. Ready Now Deborah Staines (Ref # VI50492)


GAZELLE / AL REEM 2A place to call home 2,541 sq. ft. Ready Now Hannah Bakshani (Ref # VI279191)

AED 2,266,0003 BR

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


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


AL MAHRABest value 3,956 sq. ft. Ready Now Fadi El Fares (Ref # VI279635)

AED 4,017,0004 BR

DUBAILAND DISTRICT

FOR SALE500+ PROPERTIES IN DUBAILAND


ARABIAN RANCHESPALMERA 4Meticulously planned development 1,889 sq. ft. Ready Now Shashi Mashruwala (Ref # VI57142)

AED 1,751,0002 BR

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

AED 9,270,0006 BR

FEATURED


33Times are volatile, prices change daily. Contact us on +971 600 52 2212

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

AED 15,447,9406 BRDUBAILAND

LEAF 29Best value 13,858 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Fadi El Fares (Ref # VI279709)


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

AED 3,914,0004 BR

DUBAILANDMARLOWE HOUSE 2A place to call home 1,453 sq. ft. Ready Now Hannah Bakshani (Ref # AP277358)

AED 1,339,0002 BR DUBAILAND

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

AED 628,3001 BRDUBAILAND

MARLOWE HOUSE 2Ready to move in 1,453 sq. ft. Ready Now Hannah Bakshani (Ref # AP277351)

AED 1,313,2502 BR

DUBAILANDTHE VILLALive your Arabian dream 8,038 sq. ft. Ready Now Sandrine Loureiro (Ref # VI278984)


THE VILLAGreat family home 3,767 sq. ft. Ready Now Hannah Bakshani (Ref # VI279983)


REGENT HOUSE 1Ready to move in 677 sq. ft. Ready Now Hannah Bakshani (Ref # AP277366)

AED 580,920STUDIO

DUBAILANDUPTOWN MOTORCITYA motivated seller! 947 sq. ft. Ready Now Hannah Bakshani (Ref # AP252430)

AED 721,0001 BR

openhouse

DUBAILANDVICTORY HEIGHTS - ESTELLAFriendly neighborhood 2,550 sq. ft. Ready Now Philip Whittam (Ref # VI275308)

AED 2,000,0004 BR

April 2010

DUBAILAND DISTRICT

FOR RENTMORE PROPERTIES IN DUBAILANDONLINE NOW VISIT BHOMES.COM

DUBAILANDTHE VILLAIn a class by itself 4,762 sq. ft. Ready Now Sana Hajjar (Ref # VI278331)

AED 230,0004 BR DUBAILAND

VICTORY HEIGHTS - CARMENA prestigious address 6,661 sq. ft. Ready Now Mouna Chami (Ref # VI280177)

AED 330,0006 BRDUBAILAND

CLAVERTON HOUSE 2Easy living 1,582 sq. ft. Ready NowMouna Chami (Ref # AP279411)

AED 80,0002 BR

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

AED 160,0004 BRDUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

NORTH WEST - BLOCK 4Affordable luxury 975 sq. ft. Ready Now Sylvia OConnor (Ref # AP276021)

AED 60,0001 BRDUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

GC PHASE 2 WESTIn a class by itself 5,900 sq. ft. Ready Now Sandra Sherlock (Ref # VI239714)

AED 210,0005 BR

ARABIAN RANCHESSAHEEL VILLASMeticulously planned development 4,500 sq. ft. Ready Now Jodie Akeley (Ref # VI267171)

AED 290,0005 BRARABIAN RANCHES

HATTANQuintessential luxury living 8,400 sq. ft. Ready Now Sylvia OConnor (Ref # VI169710)

AED 500,0005 BR

ARABIAN RANCHESGAZELLE / AL REEM 2Best value 1,800 sq. ft. Ready Now Dimple Shah (Ref # VI221717)

AED 100,0002 BRARABIAN RANCHES

ALVORADA 4Ideal family living 3,765 sq. ft. Ready Now Darius Ganda (Ref # VI236121)

AED 210,0003 BR

FOR RENT DUBAILAND DISTRICT34

Green CommunityLive 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 for as little as AED 2,600,000, Bungalows from AED 2,600,000, Family Villas from AED 3,200,000, and 1 BR Apartments from AED 700,000 (Net Prices)

For Rent: Townhouses from AED 175,000, Bungalows from AED 175,000 and Family Villas from AED 220,000, and Apartments from AED 50,000 (All rental prices per annum).

Susan Brand (RERA No. 1423) +971 50 457 7309

Green Community

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DIFCPARK TOWER AAn iconic masterpiece 1,775 sq. ft. Ready May 2010 Rabih Hankir (Ref # AP71211)

AED 2,125,7062 BR

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

AED 1,339,0001 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAI8 BOULEVARD WALKA motivated seller! 936 sq. ft. Ready Now Ali Tabrizi (Ref # AP236074)

AED 1,287,5001 BR DOWNTOWN DUBAI

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

AED 1,105,0751 BR

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

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

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

AED 2,769,5552 BR

FEATURED

DOWNTOWN DUBAIMISKA 4One of the Best Deals in the Market 1,387 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP275039)

AED 2,194,8152 BRDOWNTOWN DUBAI

BURJ VIEWS APremier location 1,100 sq. ft. Ready Now Adam Shoucair (Ref # AP279084)

AED 1,545,0002 BR


April 2010

BUSINESS BAY

EXECUTIVE TOWER H

Brand new luxury apartments 2,088 sq. ft. Ready Now Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP279914)

AED 140,000

3 BR

BUSINESS BAY

EXECUTIVE TOWER K

Brand new luxury apartments 1,399 sq. ft. Ready Now Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP11046)

AED 100,000

2 BR

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

AED 115,0003 BR

BUSINESS BAYEXECUTIVE TOWER MIdeal family living 1,378 sq. ft. Ready Now Diane Petty (Ref # AP279482)

AED 80,0002 BR DOWNTOWN DUBAI

BURJ VIEWS BBrand new luxury apartments 854 sq. ft. Ready Now Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP259643)

AED 90,0001 BR

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

FOR RENTMORE PROPERTIES IN DOWNTOWN


DOWNTOWN DUBAIMISKA 2A prestigious address 836 sq. ft. Ready Now Ghada Ghannam (Ref # AP241332)

AED 95,0001 BR

FOR RENT DOWNTOWN DISTRICT38

BUSINESS BAYEXECUTIVE TOWER JAmazing value 1,076 sq. ft. Ready Now Rasha Moslyh (Ref # AP230843)

AED 65,0001 BR

FEATURED



DOWNTOWN DUBAISOUTH RIDGE 1Privileged location 1,637 sq. ft. Ready Now Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP178422)

AED 140,0002 BRDOWNTOWN DUBAI

REEHAN 8A prestigious address 698 sq. ft. Ready Now Sylvia OConnor (Ref # AP174113)


REEHAN 5Relax by the pool this summer 844 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Kerr (Ref # AP173410)

AED 100,0001 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAITHE RESIDENCES E2Spectacular panoramas 1,838 sq. ft. Ready Now Wendy Hulbert (Ref # AP167943)


THE LOFTSA desirable address 792 sq. ft. Ready Now Rasha Moslyh (Ref # AP280302)

AED 75,0001 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAIYANSOON 8Affordable luxury 971 sq. ft. Ready Now Wendy Hulbert (Ref # AP280512)


YANSOON 3Exclusive property 1,353 sq. ft. Ready Now Sandra Sherlock (Ref # AP96827)


THE RESIDENCES II T3A desirable address 1,970 sq. ft. Ready Now Sandra Sherlock (Ref # AP240226)

AED 220,0003 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAIZANZEBEEL 1Enjoy life with style 1,423 sq. ft. Ready Now Wendy Hulbert (Ref # AP252958)

AED 140,0002 BR TRADE CENTRE

PARK PLACEA desirable address 969 sq. ft. Ready Now Wendy Hulbert (Ref # AP278333)

AED 100,0002 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

SOUTH RIDGE 4

A prestigious address 975 sq. ft. Ready Now Ghada Ghannam (Ref # AP246923)

AED 95,000

1 BR

TRADE CENTRE

AL MERAIKHI TOWER

Best value 670 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # APM200651)

AED 70,000

1 BR

April 2010

40 SHORT-TERM RENTALS

SHORT-TERM

RENTALS

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

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EMIRATES LIVING

Stunning fully furnished apartment 1,334 sq. ft. Ready Now Khushbu Bhatia (Ref # APM255169)

2 BRLINKS EAST AED 16,020

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

Fully furnished with style and class 476 sq. ft. Ready Now Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM215583)

STUDIOGOLDCREST VIEWS AED 9,000

2 BRDOWNTOWN DUBAI

Just move in 1,350 sq. ft. Ready Now Simran Sra (Ref # APM217000)

TAJER RESIDENCES AED 17,010

EMIRATES LIVING

Spacious living 4,000 sq. ft. Ready Now Khushbu Bhatia (Ref # VIM211546)

5 BRPHASE 2 - MEADOWS AED 42,000

STUDIODISCOVERY GARDENS

Best value 474 sq. ft. Ready Now Marwan Tariq (Ref # APM254392)

BUILDING 52 AED 6,990

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

Affordable luxury 851 sq. ft. Ready Now Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM215127)

1 BRREEHAN 8 AED 12,000

EMIRATES LIVING

Quintessential luxury living 2,559 sq. ft. Ready Now Simran Sra (Ref # VIM214790)

3 BRPHASE 15 - SPRINGS AED 30,000

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2 BR

1 BRDUBAI MARINA

Modern living at its best 412 sq. ft. Ready Now Khushbu Bhatia (Ref # APM215254)

STUDIOMARINA VIEW TOWERS 1 AED 9,000

DUBAI MARINA

Friendly neighborhood 976 sq. ft. Ready Now Kristina Titova (Ref # APM212250)

1 BRMARINA RESIDENCE AED 12,000

THE GREENS

Friendly neighborhood 1,300 sq. ft. Ready Now Kristina Titova (Ref # APM226477)

2 BRAL DHAFRA 2 AED 16,020

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

Enchanting seascape views 1,184 sq. ft. Ready Now Kristina Titova (Ref # APM212730)

AL SULTANA (B5) AED 16,020

DUBAI MARINA

Fully furnished with style and class 963 sq. ft. Ready Now Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM269016)

MARINA DIAMOND 2 AED 15,000

2 BRDUBAI MARINA

Close to all amenities 1,200 sq. ft. Ready Now Kristina Titova (Ref # APM215652)

MARINA HEIGHTS AED 16,020

EMIRATES LIVING

At never-before prices 3,578 sq. ft. Ready Now Khushbu Bhatia (Ref # VIM215097)

3 BRPHASE 9 A AED 25,020

DUBAI MARINA

Looking for lifestyle? 458 sq. ft. Ready Now Kristina Titova (Ref # APM215068)

STUDIOMARINA DIAMOND 2 AED 8,010

DUBAI MARINA

Amazing value 847 sq. ft. Ready Now Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM214794)

1 BRMARINA DIAMOND 3 AED 10,020

ABU DHABI42

April 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.

4 BRAL RAHA BEACHAL MUNEERAA motivated seller! 5,154 sq. ft. Ready March 2011 Imran Ellam (Ref # VI267756)

AED 4,254,039STUDIOAL RAHA BEACH

AL BARZADesigned and finished to the highest standards 587 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP237423)

AED 800,3751 BRAL RAHA BEACH

AL MUNEERAAn entertainers delight 859 sq. ft. Ready March 2011 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP232887)

AED 1,067,595

3 BRAL RAHA BEACHAL NASEEM RESIDENCE - AAmazing value 2,317 sq. ft. Ready March 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP260181)

AED 2,600,8983 BRAL RAHA BEACH

AL NASEEM RESIDENCE - ABeachfront living at an attractive price 2,442 sq. ft. Ready March 2010 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP77770)

AED 3,535,0005 BRAL REEF

ARABIC COMMUNITYIdeal family living 3,749 sq. ft. Ready Now Natalya Sapronova (Ref # VI280178)

AED 2,300,000

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



AED 3,200,000

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

AED 2,039,6032 BRAL REEM ISLAND

MARINA BLUEEasy installments 1,163 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP248473)


MARINA HEIGHTS 2Enjoy life with style 872 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP277628)

AED 1,167,608

2 BRAL REEM ISLANDTALA TOWERAffordable luxury 1,507 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP274986)


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

AED 1,873,4464 BRGOLF GARDENS

KHUZAMA TOWN HOUSEAmazing value 3,678 sq. ft. Ready Now Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI265842)

3 BRAL REEFDESERT COMMUNITYIdeal family living 2,424 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI280355)

AED 1,499,900

2 BRAL REEM ISLANDAL MAHA TOWERAmazing value 1,147 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP247884)

AED 1,364,144

2 BR

AL REEM ISLAND

TALA TOWER

Affordable luxury 1,507 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP274986)

AED 1,978,696

AL REEFARABIC COMMUNITYGreat family home 1,832 sq. ft. Ready Now Linda Savidge (Ref # VI259563)

AED 1,228,0002 BR

FEATURED

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ABU DHABI

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

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

3 BRAL REEFARABIC COMMUNITYGreat family home 2,424 sq. ft. Ready Now Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI278516)

AED 165,000AL REEF 4 BRARABIC COMMUNITYIdeal family living 2,858 sq. ft. Ready Now Nada Jaouhar (Ref # VI280232)

AED 190,0002 BRAL REEF

ARABIC COMMUNITYAffordable luxury 1,832 sq. ft. Ready Now Jorim Omollo Amadi (Ref # VI278737)

AED 125,000

2 BRAL REEFARABIC COMMUNITYReady to move in 1,832 sq. ft. Ready Now Linda Savidge (Ref # VI277076)


ARABIC COMMUNITYA place to call home 2,424 sq. ft. Ready Now Agnelli Felina (Ref # VI276619)


ARABIC COMMUNITYA place to call home 3,749 sq. ft. Ready Now Imran Ellam (Ref # VI275532)

AED 230,000

FOR RENT5 BRGOLF GARDENS

NARJIS VILLASIdeal family living 4,381 sq. ft. Tamer Mohamed Abu El Soud (Ref # VI279761)

AED 360,0004 BRGOLF GARDENS

GARDENIA VILLAThe kind of home you’ve only dreamt about 3,983 sq. ft. Ready Now Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI277447)

AED 320,000

5 BRKHALIFA AAL SHAHAD COMPOUNDA great family option 2,049 sq. ft. Ready Now Shukhrat Babakhanov (Ref # VI278955)

AED 300,0002 BRTOURIST CLUB AREA

TOURIST CLUB TOWERReady to move in 1,076 sq. ft. Ready NowJorim Omollo Amadi (Ref # AP268288)

AED 165,000

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3 BRAL KHANAL GHAZAL TOWERBrand new luxury apartments 2,700 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # APM268508)

AED 89,2503 BRAL KHAN

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AED 88,750

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SHARJAH AND THE

NORTHERN EMIRATES

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

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

SHARJAH GOING STRONG

SHARJAHFORRENT

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

Sharjah - resilient property market

47SHARJAH AND THE NORTHERN EMIRATES


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

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

PROPERTYFOCUS

AL GHAZAL: A JEWEL OF A BUILDING IN SHARJAH

COMMERCIAL48

April 2010

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSINDIGO ICONGlimmering lakeside views 1,093 sq. ft. Ready Now Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF261889)

AED 900,632

BUSINESS BAYEXECUTIVE TOWER DCentral and prestigious location 1,532 sq. ft. Ready Now Shirin Bank (Ref # OF267761)

AED 2,112,494JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSALMAS TOWERCornerstone of economic activity 807 sq. ft. Ready Now Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF278892)

AED 1,106,941BUSINESS BAYBAYSWATERPrice reduced 809 sq. ft. Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF79035)

AED 750,360

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSGOLDCREST EXECUTIVE

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

AED 1,210,660

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.

FOR SALE

A LOOK AT LEASING

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

BURJ KHALIFA

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

AED 61,164,375

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DEIRAEMIRATES NATIONAL INVESTMENT TOWEROne of the Best Deals in the Market 3,432 sq. ft. Ready April 2010 Abdul Rahman (Ref # OF278627)

AED 308,880

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSCONCORD TOWEROF279616)Competitive price, call now 1,423 sq. ft. Ready Now Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF268762)

AED 120,955

DEIRACENTURY CITY TOWERDynamic environment 1,094 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF264422)

AED 169,570BARSHA BARSHA BUSINESS POINTExcellent finish 805 sq. ft. Ready March 2010 Vikas Arora (Ref # OF281144)

AED 108,741

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSINDIGO ICONAmazing value 1,701 sq. ft. Ready Now Paul Rason (Ref # OF264254)

AED 144,585

DEIRANEW CENTURY CITY TOWER NEW Dynamic environment 1,774 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF264433)

AED 283,840

DEIRAEMIRATES NATIONAL INVESTMENT TOWERAvailable finance options 895 sq. ft. Ready April 2010 Abdul Rahman (Ref # OF278596)

AED 80,550

FOR RENT

TECOM

Exceptional deal! 1,586 sq. ft. Ready Now Ahmed Fdil (Ref #

AED 150,670JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSDUBAI ARCH TOWERDynamic environment 1,335 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF262249)

AED 160,174

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSGOLDCREST EXECUTIVE

Competitive price, call now 1,423 sq. ft. Ready Now Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF268762)

AED 120,955

TECOM

CONCORD TOWER

Exceptional deal! 1,586 sq. ft. Ready Now Ahmed Fdil (Ref # OF279616)

AED 150,670

COMMERCIAL50

April 2010

BARSHABARSHA BUSINESS POINTExcellent finish 643 sq. ft. Ready March 2010 Vikas Arora (Ref # OF281143)

AED 86,832

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSTIFFANY TOWERS AED 116,620

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

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

AED 136,677

TECOMBUSINESS CENTRAL TOWERSDynamic environment 1,553 sq. ft. Ready Now 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. Ready Now Paul Rason (Ref # OF254653)

AED 109,900

FOR RENT

TECOMBUSINESS CENTRAL TOWERS AED 359,080

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

AED 145,181

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSTIFFANY TOWERS

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

AED 116,620

TECOM

BUSINESS CENTRAL TOWERS

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

AED 359,080

51Commercial investments for those thinking of Q4 in Q1. Call + 971 600 52 2212

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RETAIL


MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT International City 300,950 939,000 619,975 650 1,000 825

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

Business Bay 1,364,800 4,196,000 2,780,400 1,600 2,000 1,800

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

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MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

AL AWIR DISTRICT International City 16,870 46,035 31,453 35 45 40

DEIRA DISTRICT Deira 137,340 1,509,750 823,545 90 125 108

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Trade Centre 5,400,000 6,750,000 6,075,000 180 225 203

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Barsha 54,000 331,920 192,960 100 120 110

Jumeirah Lake Towers 43,000 160,800 101,900 100 120 110

MEYDAN DISTRICT Al Quoz 60,240 2,647,500 1,353,870 80 100 90

WAREHOUSE


MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

DUBAILAND DISTRICT Dubai Investment Park 43,760 1,264,710 654,235 20 30 25

MEYDAN DISTRICT Al Quoz 57,500 255,000 156,250 25 30 28


MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

AL AWIR DISTRICT Dubai Silicon Oasis 45,200 141,600 93,400 50 60 55

BUR DUBAI DISTRICT Bur Dubai 256,000 336,000 296,000 80 105 93

DEIRA DISTRICT Deira 63,900 2,823,300 1,443,600 75 100 88

Garhoud 64,880 690,000 377,440 80 100 90

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

Downtown Dubai 562,650 813,780 688,215 150 180 165

Trade Centre 180,000 2,143,400 1,161,700 120 200 160

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Barsha 51,800 254,520 153,160 70 90 80

Jumeirah Lake Towers 31,350 1,126,900 579,125 55 100 78

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

MEYDAN DISTRICT Al Quoz 38,155 1,812,975 925,565 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 Dubai 5,618,000 25,020,000 15,319,000 2,000 2,500 2,250

INTERNATIONAL CITY DISTRICT Dubai Silicon Oasis 452,000 1,270,750 861,375 500 800 650

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Jumeirah Lake Towers 336,000 10,206,400 5,271,200 600 1,000 800

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

TECOM 963,200 10,646,900 5,805,050 800 1,400 1,100

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RENTALS

OFFICE

SALES

PRICES PER SQ/FT Sales Index Report - March 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 = 5.59 AED 1 USD = 3.67 AED 1 EURO = 5.94 AED

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


BETTER INTERIORS

The latest tastes, trends and product launches in the

world of home interiors

NADA MOKBEL The screen is from Marina. I bought it because it matched all my furniture and I liked the style. I thought it was elegant.I actually bought the painting in Lebanon – I was attracted to it because of its colours – but when I came back to Abu Dhabi I found the same one at a local market!I had the cushion made at the same tailors who made my curtains. I bought the material and asked them to make me a big cushion.The plate and pots on the coffee table are from Home Centre. I just liked the style, it’s simple, it’s nice.

MY FAVOURITE ROOM


MILOS SOFABOCONCEPTAED6,999

BRISTOL PENDANT LAMP BOCONCEPTAED1,299

EURA CHAIRHOME CENTREAED199

U+ CASSETTA MIRROR THEOneAED1,795

PAGODA LAMPINDIGO LIVINGAED1,290

RECYCLED BOATWOOD CHAIRINDIGO LIVINGAED2,990

CANDLEHOLDERIDDESIGNAED169

TOOTH BARSTOOLIDDESIGNAED349

SMILE SOFAIDDESIGNAED2,298

CORONA TABLE LAMPIRONY HOMEAED2,200

CLOCKLUZ DE LUNA AED1,200

CLOCKLUZ DE LUNA AED750

DROP CHANDELIER THEOneAED4,995

CANDLE STAND INDIGO LIVINGAED245

WHAT’S IN STORE

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

STAR WEAVE HURRICANE LANTERN INDIGO LIVINGAED855

CLOCKLUZ DE LUNA AED650

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PERFECT POOLS AND GARDENSWe picked the brains of pool and outdoor expert Rebecca Norris of Pools R Us (04 340 7887) to come up with a four step plan to create the ideal low-maintenance outdoor space…

HOW TO CREATE…

1 Think about the size of your pool.In order to plan a swimming pool you need

to decide on the shape and size according to the type of use you’ll be making of it. A purely recreational or leisure pool needs a large shallow area and any shape will do. A pool built for swimming laps should have a long, straight section with parallel ends and constant depth. And you’ll need to make sure that you’ve got a big enough area to fit it in with 5 metres space from the boundary wall, and that you’ll have enough space for a deck area surrounding all sides of the pool. As a rule of thumb, the total pool side area should be equal to the pool area.

2 Decide on a shape and a construction method.

Concrete pools are mostly built by the ‘shotcrete’ method (effectively ‘shooting concrete’ – the technology used for creating tunnels), which gives much more durable pools than the fibreglass option and means that there are no limits on the shape you can choose. You can have ‘A’ shapes, kidney shapes… the sky’s the limit. It’s nice to have an irregular shape and to express your creativity through the pool.

3 Choose your landscaping wisely…

Make your plan bearing one key theme in mind – that your landscape needs to be in keeping with the environment. That means picking plants which can withstand high salinity and heat levels: anything else will mean replacing plants very regularly and using a huge amount of water on them, which will make your landscaping unsustainable. It also means planning designs which fit in with the aesthetic of your home and your neighbourhood.

4 Organise your maintenance.Your pool will need to be chemically

balanced at least twice a week and will need refurbishing after a certain time. It’s important to find the right people to do the job, who know maintenance back to front and mean you can sleep sound at night without worrying about pH levels and chlorination. When it comes to the garden part of your outdoor area, you need to select an experienced company who knows how to work with the local environment and is able to make amendments, plan planting and make sure your outdoor area stays in top condition.

ABOUT OUR EXPERTS…

POOLS R USIs a bespoke, high technology pool company which creates beautiful custom-made pools and spas. They operate across Abu Dhabi and Dubai and their experts have a combined experience of creating thousands of perfect pools. www.poolsrusdubai.com

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

24 Hrs. Reservation

ISO 9001:2008 Certified

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Pick-up & drop-back facility included

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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)

& a lots more entertainment throughout the evening

Per PersonDhs. 200/-

Programme Includes:

Proud to be SAFARI LEADERS

Timing: 8:00am to 2:30pm

PROGRAME INCLUDES:

Transfers from al l 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

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

DEEP SEA FISHING & CRUISING

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Daily

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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, Diving, Snorkeling,

Swimming, Fishing, Round triptransfers,Refreshments & Arabic Buffet Lunch

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

Pick-up 0600 hours (approx.), Drop-off 1900 hours

Per Person(For Dibba) AED 380/-

Fishing Boats and luxury Yachts are fu l ly equipped and insured.Refreshments - Soft drinks - Chips - Nuts & Fishing equipment available on board.Pick-up & Drop-back facility included

Onboard Facilities:

Daily Fishing trip 4 hours

AED 2800/-Exclusive up to 8 Pax

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

AED 600/-

Call for tai lor made packages to suit your requirements.Budget & individual packages are also available.



CLEAN MACHINESWant to make sure your home or work space is completely clear of air pollution? Check out our pick of the best air purifiers in the business…

IQ Air Allergen 100A Swiss-made product, this model has a

patented modular housing which allows it to be equipped with the most effective filtration technologies. It has a hospital-grade HEPA filter for the control of ultra-fine particles, allergens, bacteria, viruses and mould spores, and a high-capacity pre-filter which controls coarse and fine dust particles.

Sharp Air PurifierThis purifier uses ‘Plasmacluster Ion

Technology’ to remove allergens and odours. This notionally replicates ‘mother nature’s own air purification process’. What this means is that the device generates positive and negative ions which inactivate microscropic airborne viruses. It’s also equipped with a multi-layer filtration system, with a re-usable charcoal filter, and has a humidifying function. Sharp Air Purifiers are available at Cosmos Showrooms and leading Power Retailers across the UAE.

HENRYHenry the Air Purifier,

available from THE One, quietly goes about his business of purifying the air through a 5-stage filter process, retaining fine dust and soot particles, absorbing smoke and unpleasant smells, removing pollen and dust mites, killing viruses and bacteria and bonding positively charged molecules, refreshing the air. Henry also features three speed levels, an automatic shut-off timer and a built-in fragrance dispenser.

BioZoneThe BioZone series, available from

Oxynet, features Photo Catalytic Oxidation which means that organic molecules are effectively broken down. It also features photoplasma – millions of highly reactive compounds are created every second and transmitted out of the BioZone unit and act as highly efficient catalysts for destroying unwanted chemicals and microbes. Meanwhile, microbes are sterilised by the high levels of germicidal Deep-UV light inside the purification chamber.

Airfree S4000Noiseless and compact yet with a big

capacity of 125m³, Airfree uses heat sterilisation to incinerate, all airborne microorganisms – such as bacteria and fungus – with 99.9% efficiency. This air purifier is the lowest hassle option around: it is silent, it has no replaceable parts such as bulbs fans or filters and it requires no maintenance after purchase. It has great reviews from asthma and allergy sufferers due to its removal of common organic allergens like pollen, and pet dander. It costs AED1950, orders on 04 352 3712 or through [email protected].

SPi Virus Zero Air PurifierThis sleek little number can inactivate

and destroy most airborne contaminants, using an ‘active bacteria and virus removal system’. It’s low on noise, with a range of 24dB to 29dB and has been certified by leading universities, hospitals and environmental agencies for its efficacy against Influenza virus A type, Corona virus, H1N1 virus, bacteria/mould, dust ticks, cat and dog allergens and MRSA. It is available at all Better Life stores for 459 AED.

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BETTER...KIDS’ BEDROOMSLooking for inspiration for how to deck out your children’s bedrooms? Read on...

The nursery

The boy’s bedroom

Boys are full of energy and their rooms should reflect this. Start by picking out a blocky, bright colour for the walls to make the place really ‘pop’ - and pick up a single-tone rug in a complementary powerful colour to give extra zing. Keep

the bed simple - we love this white ‘Noah’ number from Indigo Living - and kit it out with a duvet

decorated in footballs, race cars or whatever hobby your son has. Keep the rest of the furniture, fixtures and fittings nice and simple too, which a straightforward desk and storage area where he can do his homework. A smart lamp and a couple of cool posters complete the look.

Watching paint dry might be boring but did you know smelling it dry could be damaging to your health? Research has shown that most household paints emit carcinogenic toxins for years after decorating – cue Mythic, a non-toxic, ultra-low-odour paint that, unlike most other paints, doesn’t release VOCs (volatile organic compounds, aka toxic

nasties) into your home. Not only is it safe for people, pets and the planet, it also provides the durability and coverage you’d expect from a top-quality paint. What could be better for your child’s bedroom?

ACHIEVE THIS LOOK

ACHIEVE THIS LOOK

Indigo Living

Goodbaby

Light, airy and spacious is the look you want for a baby’s bedroom - not only does it mean they’ve got plenty of space to crawl about, it also means the place will have an air of sleep-encouraging serenity. Keeping the main elements white means you can add in gorgeous cream tones in solid furniture such as the crib above, from Goodbaby, to add in an element of warmth.

Your kids will love this beautiful

high-sided bed from Carpe Diem

INSPIRATIONTHE SMART APPROACH TO KIDS’ ROOMS BY MEGAN CONNELLYThis book kicks off with a basic introduction to good design and then

moves on to discuss working with colour, furniture choices, space and storage solutions and safety tips. There’s also a chapter dedicated to designing rooms for children with special needs


Starting from a palette of your daughter’s five favourite colours, choose a key element - some curtains. a beautiful rug, or a vibrant bedspread - to start from. Then work your way outwards, bringing in plenty of imaginative accessories which make the room busy and exciting - without becoming cluttered. Finish off by stenciling the walls to give the place extra vibrancy.

ACHIEVE THIS LOOK

ACCESSORIES

TIPS FROM THE TOPQ How do I set about theming my child’s bedroom? And what sort of themes should I pick?

It all depends what sort of hobbies and interests your child has! One of the most popular options for boys is to theme their bedrooms around cars, and there are a lot of great options on the market for this. In the images below you can see some of the smart car-themed products available from Çilek (Ibn Battuta Mall, Persia Court, Shop No. 95), from their ‘Turbo Room’ collection, which features racing car beds, ‘road’ style ramps and petrol pump-themed storage units. Çilek also have a host of imaginative themed-room ideas for girls: they’re a great first port of call when you’re planning your child’s new room.

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Kelebekli Ceiling Lamp

CilekAED415 Sweet Bed

(120x200)Cilek

AED1,195

Lady Bird ChairHome Centre

AED295

SMILA BAGGE wall lamp

IKEAPrice on request

FABLER mobile IKEA

AED49BIGTIME wall clock THEOneAED349

Flexa bean bag chairIDDesignAED865

Picture frames ORDNING&REDAPrice on request

Storage boxesORDNING&REDA

AED59

Pottery BarnPotte

CHAIR-BRAINED

1. Instal smoke detectors in your child’s bedroom.

2. Use corner and edge bumpers (see image) to help prevent injuries from falls against sharp edges of furniture.

3. Ensure cribs are assembled properly, and that no parts are loose or broken.

4. Make frequent checks that nuts, bolts and screws have not come loose.

5. Never place a crib near a window or window blind cords.

6. Put finger pinch guards on all door hinges to make sure your child can’t get their fingers trapped.

Mandarin Duck chairHome Centre

AED595

Leaf chairHome Centre

AED595

Pim Pom chairIDDesignAED1,298

Safety check listBabyshop’s top tips for child safety at home

MAMMUT shelf unit

IKEAAED395

Bi Turbo bed on promotion this month at Cilek

AED3,499

The girl’s bedroom

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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

How do I make my dining table a talking point?

An easy way to turn your table into a talking point is to use seasonal colours, flowers and natural elements to decorate each place setting or create a spectacular centrepiece. For example, celebrate spring by combining light-coloured exotic flowers with pebbles, shells and driftwood collected on the beach or sand roses picked up in the desert to decorate individual place settings. Alternatively, simply arrange candles and a combination of the above down the length of the table for a low feature that will be the centre of attention! If you can’t be bothered to hunt, you can always conveniently ‘gather’ these goodies at THE One. Check out the Blossom spray and Teak root sculpture and grab a bag of seashells while you’re there! Another fun option is to match your

table setting to a themed menu. If you’re serving up a Moroccan feast, give your table the ‘Out of Africa’ treatment with animal print crockery, tribal napkin rings, black glassware, wooden candleholders and a few handcrafted Moroccan lanterns for ambience. Thinking Japanese? Then go for black and beige chitra placemats and napkins, bone chopsticks, black crockery, fab faux phalaenopsis orchids as well as a couple of paper fans as a centrepiece and you’ll be all set.

If this sounds a bit too much, try mixing and matching odd glasses, plates and napkin rings to personalise each place setting, keeping the personalities of your guests in mind. Alternatively, draping a different shawl loosely over the back of each chair will give you a playfully informal feel, while tying matching shawls around the chair backs will add a chic touch.

Last, but certainly not least,

lighting is key to making your dining table cosy and inviting. Use lots of candles, even on weeknights! If you want to go all out and create a real sense of drama, hang a chandelier or a pair of pendant lamps over your table, but make sure they are on a dimmer switch so you can adjust the brightness to change the mood. Ewa Lundgren, Design and Product Developer, THE One

How can I use artificial flowers to spruce up my home?

Artificial flowers have become extremely popular because of their low maintenance, price and their long life. Some artificial flowers today, especially the good quality flowers, make a room more appealing, and add a warm feeling just like fresh flowers.

There’s a huge range of artificial flowers on offer. My suggestion would be to choose the best quality available through an artificial flower company. I would recommend working with a professional florist who can make create an arrangement that is artificial, yet retains the elegance and grace, and embodies the life of a beautiful and real arrangement. One of the draw backs in using artificial flowers is that they don’t smell. As a designer, I still prefer using fresh flowers, but if longevity and cost are in mind then artificial can work wonders.RIMA DARDENNEInterior Decorator, Irony Home

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STORES GUIDEBUR 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

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

Selva Middle East 04 341 1933

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 SHOPSHOME CENTREAlready renowned for selling quality furniture at unbelievably reasonable prices, Home Centre has stepped up its game even further recently and rebranded with a trendy new logo and a fab selection of new, contemporary pieces. The new store at Mirdif City Centre is the 11th string to the chain’s bow, and showcases the revamped floor layout which the company will be rolling out across its entire network throughout the next few months. Home Centre is the largest home furnishings company in the UAE and of their latest range, we particularly love the playful (and, at Dhs199, amazingly affordable) lime green chairs.Home Centre, Mirdif City Centre, 04 284 3332, www.homecentre.net.

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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.

BETTER COMMUNITIES

The key contacts you need to settle in

to your new home

KITCHEN TRANSFORMATIONWant to give your room a makeover but without spending a huge amount? Check out Under One Roof’s (underoneroof.ae) Permaglaze Multi-Surface Restoration product, which reglazes your kitchen surfaces (everything from counter tops to skirting boards) to leave them looking clean, fresh and – if your kitchen is made up of several different furniture designs– cohesive. You can pick from a spread of different colours and tones, all of which are very hard-wearing - check out the below ‘before and after’ example from a home at Arabian Ranches. Once the restoration is taken care of, Under One Roof can help you with everything else, from smart new tiling to gleaming white goods. For more info, contact [email protected], 04 323 2722.

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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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. THE BIG APPLEjumeirah.com,

04 319 8660

Diet supplements and fitness foods in addition to a

great range of fitness machines, weights and classes.

FITNESS FIRSTfitnessfirst.ae,

04 351 0044

Fitness First is the largest chain of gyms in the UAE

with branches in Mirdiff, Media City, and BurJuman,

among others.

HAYYAhayya.com, 04 362 7775

A chain of gyms located within various Emaar

properties, including Meadows Village, Burj Dubai and

the Lakes.

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

Al Zahra provides departments like pulmonology and

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

The first hospital in the Middle East to get a Joint

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

to surgical facilities.

EBSAARebsaar.ae, 04 344 0122

A clinic offering over 16 different technologies

aimed at improving your vision, including LASIK,

glaucoma laser treatment, treatment for diabetes

complications and retinal diseases and cataract and

premium lenses.

EMIRATES HOSPITALemirateshospital.ae, 04 349 6666

A specialist surgical hospital which also houses a dental

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

A private medical clinic in Umm Suquiem, offering

a huge range of services from a group of dedicated

doctors. Services include family medicine, paediatrics,

obstetrics and gynaecology, infertility, internal medicine,

gastroenterology, hepatology, travel clinics, well

woman and well man medicals, baby clinic, lactation

consultancy and more.

SHARIF EYE CENTERsharifeyecenter.com, 04 423 3664

One of the top centres in the Middle East region

helping people improve their vision and decrease their

dependency on glasses or contact lenses, Sharif Eye

Center is located at Dubai HealthCare City, Ibn Sina

Building, Block D-101.

THE CITY HOSPITALehl.ae/thecityhospital, 04 435 9999

The City hospital was the first hospital in Dubai

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

WELCARE HOSPITAL ehl.ae/WH, 04 282 7788

Welcare was the first private hospital in Dubai to

receive the Quality Appreciation Award.

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

AXA offers local, regional and global healthcare plans.

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

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

Bupa offers three different insurance packages running

from the Lifeline Essential plan up to the Lifeline Gold.

DAMAN NATIONAL HEALTH 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.

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,

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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.

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.

DUBAI GARDEN CENTREdubaigardencentre.com, 04 340 0006

Gardening and landscaping services plus a good range

of plants, flowers and outdoor furniture.

PLANTORAMAplantoramallc.com, 050 656 5971, 050 652 2418

Full design and consultancy as well as masonry.

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Maid Services Painting Service Window Cleaning

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Pools R Us L.L.C. P.O. Box 50699, Dubai, U.A.EMob: +971 50 624 5457 / 651 6885, Tel: +971 4 340 7887, Fax: +971 4 340 7883E-mail: [email protected], Web: www.poolsrusdubai.com

Pools, custom-crafted to your requirements!

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

when you build a pool with us, on presentation of this advertisement.

BUSY BEESbusybeesdubai.com, 04 351 7807

Services include house cleaning, baby sitting, event

planning and car cleaning.

DUBAI MAIDSdubai-maids.com, 050 919 2029

Dubai Maids offers cleaning, babysitting and party

services. They also arrange full time maids.

MAIDS.AEmaids.ae,

04 339 4151

Maids available for cleaning, baby sitting and laundry.

MAINTENANCE + OFFICE CLEANINGFARNEKfarnek.com, 04 382 4400

Farnek Avireal is a Total Facilities Management

Provider with 30 years’ experience in the UAE Market.

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.

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.

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



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.

NURSERIESBLOSSOM 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

On presentation of this advert*

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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. Their quality provision meets all of the

needs of you and your family in relation to children’s

early years. For more information contact Mirdif on 04

288 9222 and Umm Sequim on 04 348 9996.

Office Cleaning and Housekeeping

We undertake all kinds of general cleaning and housekeeping works for:• Apartments• Villas• Flats• Offices• Schools• Banks etc…House maids provided at AED 30 per hour

We also provide staff for all kinds of parties and baby sitting etc. on an hourly, daily, weekly, monthly or yearly contract basis

with a flexible schedule and reasonable rates.

Try us now: experience the professional, well trained staff, neatness and fastest services in town.

For further information Call – 050 8824602

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

Building General

Maintenance

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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

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.

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

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Contact us:

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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

currently work with 300 agents all over the world,

offering door-to-door world wide relocations for both

corporate and residential moves. They offer packing,

unpacking and storage, and can also arrange both maid

and handyman services. They offer one month’s free

storage to clients who are moving back to the UK or

into Dubai from anywhere in the world.

ALLIED PICKFORDSae.alliedpickfords.com, 04 408 9555

Allied Pickfords offers handyman and cleaning services

in addition to packaging and relocation services.

EURO MOVERS INTERNATIONALeuromovers-ae.com,

04 340 3920

Euro Movers offer door to door services in moving and

packing for both domestic and international locations.

RELOGULFrelogulf.com, 04 501 5748

Relogulf offers moving and packaging services for both

domestic and international moves.

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

[email protected]

Call: 050 259 5385


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Kids Cottage Nursery

How often do I need to clean my pool?It depends how often it’s used. Most residential pool customers in this region use a contractor such as Those Pool Guys two to three times a week. We also recommend each pool has a cleaning kit for cleaning before use between visits and a test kit to check that the pH and chlorine are within range before swimming.

Do I need to bring in a professional or can I do it myself?Most swimming pools in the UAE don’t have automatic cleaning systems – if yours doesn’t, it’s a good idea to bring in a professional company.

What does the cleaning process involve? Cleaning a pool requires: checking and adjusting the pH and chlorine; vacuuming the pool; emptying the leaf baskets and strainers;

scrubbing and/or brushing the sides; backwashing the filters; refilling the pool after backwashing to ensure the pumps and filtration operate correctly; testing the pool water quality and visual inspection of filter, pumps and lights to identify and quickly fix equipment problems

Is there an alternative to chlorine? There are many alternatives to chlorine including salt chlorinators, ozone and UV. However, most standards recommend a residual level of chlorine or bromine. If the pump room is not well ventilated, it will get hot and humid and most of these alternatives will struggle to work efficiently. Having said that, in my opinion, salt chlorinators provide a safer and more cost effective alternative to traditional chlorine.Sivan Iswaran, Those Pool Guys (04 339 0418, www.thosepoolguys.com)

Dive in!Your need-to-know guide to pool maintenance…

SCHOOLSThe following schools were rated ‘Oustanding’ by the

Knowledge and Human Development Authority.

JUMEIRAH COLLEGEgemsjc.com,

04 395 5524

Jumeirah College follows the National Curriulum for

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

sciences, design and tech, media studies and music .

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

04 361 9019

JESS schools at Arabian Ranches are split into three -

primary, secondary and sixth form - and offer the British

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

landscaped campus with fully-equipped playground

areas, two temperature-controlled swimming pools and

extensive facilities for sports, science, art/design and

performing arts.

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

A much-loved school teaching the British curriculum

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

facilities and offers a large range of extra-curricular

activities.

KINGS DUBAIkingsdubai.com, 04 348 3939

Located in Umm Suquiem, Kings Dubai provides courses

until Year 6.

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. They have a

lowest price guarantee an 7 day refund policy.

WILLSEXPAT WILLSwww.expatriatewills.com,

04 304 5085

Expat Wills is dedicated to helping expatriates living

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

team of consultants who can visit you, talk you through

the process of drawing up a will.

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