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BETTER MANAGEMENTJanine Crisp, Head of Property Management at Better Homes, on why tenants prefer to rent managed units.

Managed units have always been a preferred option for tenants of all kinds across the world, and the reason simply comes down to reassurance and convenience – whenever an issue arises, someone will be available at the other end of the phone to offer a solution.

In the UAE, many expatriates from around the world, particularly from mature, developed markets, expect their units to be managed. However, as the UAE property market still reaches an optimum level of maturity, many residential and commercial units are not managed, creating more of a manual, hands-on process for tenants.

At Better Homes, we encourage landlords to benefit from property management services, allowing a more efficient and professional procedure both for the tenant and for the property owner. Tenants prefer managed units for convenience purposes. If something goes wrong; a leak, your air conditioning breaks down, the electricity doesn’t work, or similar, urgent issues arise, a tenant can make a call to a central number and a relevant party will be sent to provide a solution to any problem, making a tenant’s life easier.

We see the percentage of managed units rising quite significantly over the next two years, as customer service becomes more competitive and all property standards rise.

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What is Mina Al Arab? It’s a custom-made resort located in Ras Al Khaimah and it’s been designed to give residents an exquisite lifestyle. Thanks to the Emirates Road, it is also just a 45 minute commute from Dubai.

Can you describe the look of the properties?House-hunters will find an array of villas, each with a high-quality finish. They are set on a stretch of private beach, which means you can step through your back garden and on to the shore. What’s more, the villas have large balconies on the upper level, which make the perfect spot from which to take in the surrounding views, or entertain guests .

What are the interiors like?Each villa has a fully-fitted kitchen, with a cooktop, oven, microwave and dishwasher. There’s also an abundance of storage available, with fitted cupboards in high-quality wood.

Other finishing touches include classy lighting and a marble staircase that’s sure to impress.

Will I be able to get around the area easily? Absolutely. The development is landscaped, which means residents can cycle around on special bike pathways. Or, if you prefer to go by foot, you can stroll along a pedestrianised area called Oasis Walk.

Are there many leisure facilities on offer? There is an array of shops and restaurants in the Al Hamara Mall, a five minute drive away. There are also plans to provide dining and shopping spots in the community itself in the future. At present in Mina Al Arab there is a private beach, large swimming pool, tennis court and a children’s pool and play area, all of which can be used by residents. What’s more, when the resort is fully completed there will be a harbour, water park, four hotels (Millenium, Hilton, Rotana and Intercontinental), a 120-acre theme park and a fitness centre.

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market that tenants out there should be considering?

LAURA ADAMS Yes, in fact, we have some great options coming up in Downtown Burj Khalifa this summer. Rents have stabilised, but when renewals come around, an increasing amount of competitively-priced stock becomes available.

As a result, you can find unbeatable offers, such as 2-bedroom apartments in Burj Views for as little as 85,000 per annum. Given the location of Burj Views (walking distance to Dubai Mall, Souk al Bahar, hotels, restaurants and endless amenities) this can be considered as one of the best deals the market can offer.

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PORUSH JHUNJHUNWALAIs Head of Commercial Leasing and has his fingers firmly on the pulse of of the commercialproperty market.

As market sentiment improves in the UAE, people will inevitably look for

new investment opportunities. What can commercial property offer to investors these days?

LOSHINI LAWARENCE This is a good question. We recently stepped outside the Better Commercial realm to try to answer this ourselves. We tried a few options and some promotional offers, then we realised that the most compelling strategy to sell involved selling commercial units with a guaranteed return. How would we make this possible?

We teamed up with a selection of landlords and listed their occupied units exclusively with Better Homes. By listing occupied units, depending on the commercial terms of the lease, we are able to offer a great long term investment opportunity to buyers in today’s market. Rental returns are guaranteed and logistics and time periods of renting out a commercial property are not a concern with this offer.

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DUBAILAND DISTRICT Dubai Investment Park 155,000 270,000 195,385 36 65 42

Dubailand 135,000 265,000 192,000 37 62 50

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Barsha 130,000 200,000 165,000 7 15 11

Emirates Living 80,000 450,000 180,806 36 77 58

JUMEIRAH DISTRICT Safa 140,000 250,000 198,750 35 125 83

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT The Palm Jumeirah 240,000 385,000 312,500 52 59 55

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DUBAILAND DISTRICT Dubai Investment Park 516,109 1,350,000 883,147 725 831 785

Dubailand 732,762 2,180,382 1,010,930 532 1384 885

IMPZ 309,000 832,000 570,500 599 813 706

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Emirates Living 793,100 1,597,414 1,150,358 998 1775 1,222

MARINA DISTRICT Dubai Marina 615,000 6,695,000 1,962,476 663 1799 1,258

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT The Palm Jumeirah 1,648,000 6,386,000 3,141,838 801 2936 1589

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DUBAILAND DISTRICT Arabian Ranches 1,534,700 9,785,000 3,876,462 803 1399 1,014

Dubai Investment Park 2,121,000 6,180,000 3,865,666 505 873 645

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Emirates Living 1,224,000 6,388,888 3,040,666 659 1282 864

Jumeirah Island 5,150,000 8,755,000 7,534,833 982 1346 1236

Jumeirah Park 3,739,827 3,904,544 3,822,185 1060 1107 1083

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT The Palm Jumeirah 5,459,000 9,270,000 7,737,875 1436 1854 1639

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DEIRA DISTRICT Deira 74,550 85,000 79,477 48 59 53

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Downtown Dubai 50,000 260,000 110,641 64 242 116

Trade Centre 55,000 160,000 85,667 65 96 79

DUBAILAND DISTRICT Dubailand 40,000 220,000 75,733 42 61 50

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Barsha 65,000 105,000 76,176 64 123 88

MARINA DISTRICT Dubai Marina 30,000 270,000 109,353 42 164 87

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT The Palm Jumeirah 100,000 240,000 161,667 58 117 88

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Why did you decide to swap life in the UK for Dubai?

My husband was offered a job here with the television network NBC and, given the current situation with the recession in England, we thought it would be an ideal time to move. We were living in Kew Gardens at the time and had never been to Dubai before. He had an interview here and after heading home to think about it, we decided to go for it. It was a great opportunity in a new country.

So, why move to The Lakes?

The thing that attracted me to The Lakes was the fact that it’s very green. Coming from a green part of London I love that there are places here to walk around with a new baby. There’s also a health and fitness club for the local community, Hayaa!, so wherever your

villa is you can walk to and from it, rather than having to travel everywhere by taxi, as you do eleswhere in the city. It’s a real family-friendly area.

What else is there for mums like you?

At Hayaa! there are lots of classes for residents to use, like baby swimming lessons, boogey babies – a baby music class – and ‘buggy fit’, a fitness class for mums. There’s also a local supermarket which has pretty much everything, including the same brand of baby milk that Teddy drank in the UK.

We hear it’s great for sporting fanatics too, what are the facilities like?

The villas are situated between two golf courses (The Montgomerie at Emirates Hills and Emirates Golf Club) but I can’t understand who can play golf in this heat! Rupert is yet to take advantage of it. We are regular pool-goers though – there is a swimming pool just a few feet away from the back of our garden which is really nice and quiet so we all swim most mornings.

What kind of people typically live in the area?

It’s definitely mostly families, there aren’t really any young couples. There’s a real mix of nationalities too. For example, our neighbours are a husband and wife from Glasgow and South Africa, whereas there are local Emiratis on the other side.

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‘Coming from a green part of London, I love that there are places here to walk around with a new baby’

After leaving London behind for warmer climes, Sophia Morling tells Laura Binder why, one month on, The Lakes is proving the ideal spot for family life with her husband Rupert and their son, Teddy.

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You moved into an unfurnished villa, were you happy with the overall finish?

Yes, it’s really nice with plain cream walls and tiled floors. It was completely redecorated and cleaned before we actually moved in. It was even cleaned twice as the company knew that our son Teddy was crawling. It would be nice if the main bedroom had bigger closet space for all of my clothes though!

As you had a blank canvas to decorate, how did you go about furnishing it?

Rupert and I shipped all of our furniture over from the UK. Everything apart from a coffee table and a sideboard, which we bought from Pinky’s in Dubai, and a dining table and chairs and four-poster bed, which we found in Marina. Interiors I like the fact that the villas are plain as it allows you to put your own stamp on things.

Were there any essential items that the villadidn’t include when you moved in? There were no white goods at all so newcomers will have to buy it all, such as

an oven, fridge and kettle. It is probably one of the biggest expenses. I just went to Carrefour, which I would recommend as they do really quick deliveries – it all arrived in one day.

Do you have any other shopping tips?

The One, Marina Interiors and Pinky’s would be my pick of shops. I like their furniture as they have a lot of wood, which is all solid and well-made, with a traditional look. My big tip for newcomers is to look out for open house sales. This is where residents who are leaving Dubai sell their household goods. They tend to be on a Friday or Saturday and are advertised on Dubizzle and the local community boards in supermarkets. You’ll find it all there – from garden furniture and dining room tables to kettles and chairs and everything in between.

All in all, what would you say is the best thing about living in The Lakes?

It has to be the facilities and the fact that it’s all pedestrianised here. Because we’re living in such a hot climate, and children need fresh air, the Hayya! Club at The Lakes means that I can take a walk knowing there is a destination not too far away where I can stop off for a drink, or to feed Teddy. The basic services are also fantastic. People deliver water to you so you don’t have to go out and buy it, and you can have your food groceries delivered too. We also have a gardener, which I love.

What are you most looking forward to about home life in The Lakes?

I love that there is so much space here. Although I think rental prices in Dubai are on the high side, you just can’t get the same kind of space in London where places are much smaller. Teddy is crawling now and we were previously living in a cottage, so this is such a perfect time, I can already see that Teddy is thriving, and it’s great that he now has room to climb all over the place!

‘I like the fact that the villas are plain as it allows you to put your own stamp on things’

Left: The street in The Lakes where the Morlings live. Far left and below: Inside the Morling’s family villa.

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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 p20 for map showing exactly how we’ve divided it up).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ABU DHABI22

July 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.

2 BRAL RAHA BEACHAL NASEEM RESIDENCE - AA prestigious address 2,413 sq. ft. Ready July 2010 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP229929)

AED 3,598,4001 BRAL RAHA BEACH

AL NASEEM RESIDENCE - ABeachfront living at an attractive price 988 sq. ft. Ready July 2010 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP263648)

AED 1,397,032

2 BRAL RAHA BEACHAL NASEEM RESIDENCE - BScenic water view 1,336 sq. ft. Ready July 2010 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP226340)

AED 1,844,6603 BRAL REEF

ARABIC COMMUNITYExceptional deal! 2,424 sq. ft. Ready Now Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI285960)

AED 1,395,990STUDIOAL REEM ISLAND

AL MAHA TOWERA desirable address 549 sq. ft. Ready August 2010 Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # AP285809)

AED 1,017,772

FOR SALE

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

AL REEF AWAITS

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

AED 2,576,205

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23Times are volatile, prices change daily. Contact us on +971 600 52 2212

2 BR

AL REEM ISLAND

RAK TOWER

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

AED 1,865,000

3 BROFFICERS CITYSEASHORE VILLASA place to call home 3,003 sq. ft. Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # VI282503)

AED 3,605,0002 BRAL REEM ISLAND

SKY TOWERA prestigious address 1,353 sq.ft Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP47978)


TALA TOWERSuperior location 1,087 sq. ft. Ready October 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP239206)

AED 1,195,700

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AL REEM ISLAND

SUN TOWER

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

AED 2,536,687

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MARINA HEIGHTS II

Enjoy life with style 1,173 sq. ft. Ready July 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP283301)

AED 1,583,550

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


AL MAHA TOWERExceptional deal! 879 sq. ft. Ready August 2010 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP228805)

AED 999,9961 BRAL REEM ISLAND

OCEAN TERRACE RESIDENCEModern living at its best 893 sq. ft. Ready August 2010 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP277838)

AED 1,115,865

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

AED 1,844,513

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MARINA BLUE

Enjoy life with style 904 sq. ft. Ready August 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP282001)

AED 1,075,991


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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.

FOR RENT

AL RAHA BEACHAL NASEEM RESIDENCE - CBrand new luxury apartments 962 sq. ft. Ready July 2010 Jorim Omollo Amadi (Ref # AP286978)

AED 150,0001 BR

1 BRAL RAHA BEACHAL BARZADirect marina views 1,470 sq. ft. Ready July 2010 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP229329)

AED 130,0003 BRAL MUSALLA

MUSHRIF GARDENSEverything you ever wanted 3,345 sq. ft. Ready Now Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # VI286877)

AED 300,000

3 BRAL RAHA GARDENSAL MARIYAHFully furnished with style and class 2,529 sq. ft. Ready Now Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # VI283918)

AED 200,0002 BRAL REEF

ARABIC COMMUNITYA place to call home 1,832 sq. ft. Ready Now Imran Ellam (Ref # VI286933)

AED 120,0005 BRAL REEF

ARABIC COMMUNITYCompetitive price, call now 3,749 sq. ft. Ready Now Annie Phuang Utaikan (Ref # VI286792)

AED 190,000

4 BRAL MATARQARM GARDENSIn a class by itself 3,409.41 sq.ft Better Homes Abu Dhabi (Ref # VI287188)

AED 230,000




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Experience heights of luxury 1,014 sq. ft. Ready September 2010 Jorim Omollo Amadi (Ref # AP286727)

AED 160,000

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

AED 280,0002 BRKHALIDIYA

KHALIDIA TOWERSLive with a view to inspire1,899 sq. ft. Ready Now Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # AP281598)

AED 220,000

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

AED 180,0005 BROFFICERS CITY

AL AMRY COMPOUNDSpacious living 14,221 sq. ft. Nada Jaouhar (Ref # VI280594)

AED 280,0004 BRAL MATAR

QARM GARDENSIn a class by itself 3,409.41 sq.ft Better Homes Abu Dhabi (Ref # VI287188)

AED 230,000

AL REEF 2 BRARABIC COMMUNITYSpacious living 1,832 sq. ft. Ready Now Nada Jaouhar (Ref # VI286051)

AED 125,000

AL REEF 3 BRARABIC COMMUNITYIdeal family living 2,424 sq. ft. Ready Now Annie Phuang Utaikan (Ref # VI286789)

AED 150,000

OFFICERS CITYSEASHORE VILLASEasy living 3,443 sq. ft. Maria Eduarda Silveira (Ref # VI285229)

AED 255,7003 BR


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FOR SALEHere you will find the month’s

Recommended Properties on offer at Better Homes. These listings are selected according to relative price

indices of similar property and represent top value for money.

DUBAI MARINAMARINA DIAMOND 5Direct marina views 1,084 sq. ft. Robert Allsopp (Ref # AP280966)

AED 985,0002 BRDUBAI MARINA

MARINA CROWNExclusive property 3,022 sq. ft. Jan Tabrizi (Ref # AP75556)

AED 2,284,5654 BRDUBAI MARINA

MARINA CROWNThe kind of home you’ve only ever dreamed about 2,174 sq. ft. Wadih Al Hakim (Ref # AP286983)

AED 2,369,0003 BR

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

AED 515,000STUDIODOWNTOWN DUBAI

THE RESIDENCES II T3A prestigious address 1,048 sq. ft. Ammar Omran (Ref # AP174197)

AED 1,297,8001 BRDOWNTOWN DUBAI

SOUTH RIDGE 2Affordable luxury 1,539 sq. ft. Thomas Bunker (Ref # AP280227)

AED 2,367,8552 BR

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BUSINESS BAYEXECUTIVE TOWER HExclusive property 2,573 sq. ft. Jan Tabrizi (Ref # AP218926)

AED 2,332,9503 BR

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DUBAI MARINATHE ADDRESS DUBAI MARINAA prestigious address 545 sq. ft. Mohammad Khalid Khan (Ref # AP285950)

AED 926,073STUDIO DUBAILAND

LEAF 30Amazing value 10,788 sq. ft. Conny Mathei (Ref # VI277941)

AED 14,219,5836 BR

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

AED 1,595,0002 BR THE GREENS

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

AED 2,267,8023 BR

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

AED 2,008,5003 BREMIRATES LIVING

MEADOWS 4 (MEADOWS PHASE 3)The kind of home you’ve only ever dreamed about 4,924 sq. ft. Sandrine Loureiro (Ref # VI256567)


MEADOWS 2 (MEADOWS PHASE 1)The kind of home you’ve only ever dreamed about 3,970 sq. ft. Rita Mouawad (Ref # VI236169)

AED 4,326,0005 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGMAEEN 2A desirable address 2,750 sq. ft. Tulay Ozcan (Ref # VI287109)


GOLF TOWER 1Idyllic surroundings 1,269 sq. ft. Yasmeen Buzari (Ref # AP57375)


EMIRATES HILLS PHASE 1Ultra luxury units 12,000 sq. ft. Ali Tabrizi (Ref # VI255630)

AED 18,540,0006 BR

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARKGC PHASE 2 WESTAffordable luxury 4,200 sq. ft. Rene Neil D’souza (Ref # VI255081)

AED 2,370,0004 BR

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More listings at bhomes.comNo catch here! Buyers, all our prices are inclusive of agency fees

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

AED 14,219,5836 BR

Recommended Prop_July.indd 27 7/4/2010 10:19:36 AM

July 2010

1,000+ PROPERTIES IN MARINA DISTRICT ONLINE NOW VISIT BHOMES.COM

MARINA DISTRICT

FOR SALE

28 FOR SALE MARINA DISTRICT

DUBAI MARINAMAJARA 3Be where it all happens 803 sq. ft. Deborah Staines (Ref # AP159883)


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


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

AED 2,488,8883 BR

DUBAI MARINAEMIRATES CROWNAmazing value 3,881 sq. ft. Haytham Habashi (Ref # AP268593)


BLAKELYReady to move in 1,227 sq. ft. Anda Marin (Ref # AP274565)


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

AED 2,472,0002 BR

DUBAI MARINAATTESSADynamic environment 1,141 sq. ft. Florin Rusu (Ref # AP281301)


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

AED 1,133,0001 BR

DUBAI MARINAAL MASSThe kind of home you’ve only ever dreamed about 6,339 sq. ft. Thomas Bunker (Ref # AP228961)

AED 15,450,0005 BRSUFOUH

BAHIAExceptionally rewarding investment 6,917 sq. ft. Stanislav Sobolyev (Ref # VI287036)

AED 9,270,0005 BR

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DUBAI MARINASADAF 2A motivated seller! 3,114 sq. ft. Victor Witold Motak (Ref # AP286121)


RIVIERAModern living at its best 1,890 sq. ft. Lynn Rowley (Ref # AP36290)


PRINCESS TOWERExperience heights of luxury 3,199 sq. ft. Ready December 2011 Stanislav Sobolyev (Ref # AP287019)

AED 4,197,2505 BR

DUBAI MARINAMURJAN TOWERA desirable address 1,695 sq. ft. Adam Shoucair (Ref # AP6172)


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


MARINA CROWNExclusive property 3,022 sq. ft. Jan Tabrizi (Ref # AP75556)

AED 2,387,5654 BR

DUBAI MARINAYACHT BAYSuperior location 1,152 sq. ft. Sachin Das (Ref # AP285503)


TIME PLACESpacious with great finishes 4,152 sq. ft. Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP283209)

AED 4,635,0003 BR DUBAI MARINA

YASSAffordable luxury 1,444 sq. ft. Thomas Bunker (Ref # AP19258)

AED 1,637,7002 BR

DUBAI MARINATHE ADDRESS DUBAI MARINAA prestigious address 1,867 sq. ft. Mohammad Khalid Khan (Ref # AP285872)


SAHAB 2Price reduced 1,461 sq. ft. Svetlana Gorbach (Ref # AP75739)


SADAF 4Complete with interior decor accessories 1,402 sq. ft. Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP175703)

AED 2,317,5002 BR


July 2010

30 FOR RENT MARINA DISTRICT

1,000+ PROPERTIES IN MARINA DISTRICT ONLINE NOW VISIT BHOMES.COM

MARINA DISTRICT

FOR RENT

DUBAI MARINAMAJARA 3Enjoy life with style 1,400 sq. ft. Ready July 2010 Doaa Afifi (Ref # AP56852)


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


HORIZON TOWERDynamic development 2,230 sq. ft. Sunil Pravin Jhaveri (Ref # AP165512)

AED 130,0004 BR

DUBAI MARINADREAMSAmazing value 1,248 sq. ft. Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP219943)


BONAIREBrand new luxury apartments 1,302 sq. ft. Nicholas Winter (Ref # AP257377)


BAHAR 4Self-contained development 1,268 sq. ft. Angelo Kazan (Ref # AP250817)

AED 110,0002 BR

DUBAI MARINAANBARExperience the height of luxury 1,550 sq. ft. Katarina Geenen (Ref # AP240958)

AED 170,0002 BRKNOWLEDGE VILLAGE

CORDOBA RESIDENCE VILLASAmazing value 4,133 sq. ft. Better Homes Barsha (Ref # VI282730)

AED 220,0004 BR

SUFOUHAL GAITH HOLDING COMPANYPrivileged location 1,250 sq. ft. Robert Kerr (Ref # AP284077)

AED 110,0001 BRTECOM

SIDRA TOWER - FRASER SUITES5 Star hotel living with everything you need 1,570 sq. ft. Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP285635)

AED 180,0002 BR



DUBAI MARINAZUMURUDBest value 1,368 sq. ft. Sylvia OConnor (Ref # AP280003)

AED 90,0001 BR

FEATURED

DUBAI MARINAMARINA SAILSpacious with great finishes 1,098 sq. ft. Angelo Kazan (Ref # AP285239)

AED 75,0001 BR

DUBAI MARINAMARINA RESIDENCEDistinct styling 1,103 sq. ft. Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP286729)

AED 85,0002 BR


DUBAI MARINATHE ADDRESS DUBAI MARINAJust move in 489 sq. ft. Sandra Shadman (Ref # AP286419)

AED 80,000STUDIODUBAI MARINA

OASIS BEACH TOWER APARTMENTSBeachfront living at an attractive price 2,044 sq. ft. Tamara Stubbs (Ref # AP274646)

AED 190,0002 BR DUBAI MARINA

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

AED 55,000STUDIO

DUBAI MARINAMURJAN TOWERA place to call home 1,345 sq. ft. Dimple Shah (Ref # AP255781)


MURJAN 2A host of facilities 713 sq. ft. Sandra Shadman (Ref # AP29590)

AED 65,000STUDIODUBAI MARINA

MESK TOWERCentral and prestigious location 1,509 sq. ft. Sandra Sherlock (Ref # AP168242)

AED 165,0002 BR

DUBAI MARINA

MARINA RESIDENCE

Distinct styling 1,103 sq. ft. Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP286729)

AED 85,000

2 BR


July 2010

32 FOR SALE EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

EMIRATES LIVINGTHE FAIRWAYS T1The perfect setting 734 sq. ft. Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP286050)

AED 943,5001 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGPHASE 1The kind of home you’ve only ever dreamed about 9,095 sq. ft. Jan Tabrizi (Ref # VI70519)

AED 27,295,0006 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGMEADOWS 8 (MEADOWS PHASE 4C)A prestigious address 5,400 sq. ft. Wassim Abdallah (Ref # VI230638)

AED 5,150,0004 BR

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

AED 41,200,0006 BR

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


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

AED 6,282,8853 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGMEADOWS 2 (MEADOWS PHASE 1)A place to call home 3,805 sq. ft. Ammar Omran (Ref # VI50107)

AED 4,880,0005 BR

EMIRATES LIVING

DISTRICT

FOR SALEMORE PROPERTIES IN EMIRATES LIVING

ONLINE NOW VISIT BHOMES.COM

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

AED 515,0001 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGPHASE 1Unrivalled master plan community 12,513 sq. ft. Philip Whittam (Ref # VI54471)

AED 36,050,0004 BR


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EMIRATES LIVINGEMIRATES HILLS PHASE 1Idyllic surroundings 6,610 sq. ft. Yasmeen Buzari (Ref # VI284754)

AED 15,450,0005 BR

JUMEIRAH VILLAGEDIAMOND VIEWS 1Amazing value 670 sq. ft. Rabih Hankir (Ref # AP282429)

AED 448,5651 BR

BARSHABARSHA-3A desirable address 14,600 sq. ft. Aziz UrRehman (Ref # VI286139)

AED 14,420,0005 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSAL SEEF 2Privileged location 1,690 sq. ft. Karen Lefand (Ref # AP278655)

AED 1,507,6982 BR JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

ARMADA TOWERSDesigned and finished to the highest standards 1,280 sq. ft. Nina Pekina (Ref # AP247274)

AED 900,0001 BR

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

AED 3,605,0004 BR

TECOMMADISON RESIDENCYStrategic location 613 sq. ft. Nina Pekina (Ref # AP237807)

AED 485,000STUDIO

JUMEIRAH ISLANDSEUROPEAN CLUSTERSEnviable skyline views 6,501 sq. ft. Wassim Abdallah (Ref # VI279302)

AED 8,755,0005 BR

THE GREENSAL VIEWS 2Fabulous large balcony areas 1,482 sq. ft. Philip Whittam (Ref # AP8423)

AED 1,556,3302 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSLAKE TERRACEPremier location 753 sq. ft. Robert Allsopp (Ref # AP284773)

AED 762,2001 BR

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

AED 1,796,1143 BR


openhouse

TECOM

MADISON RESIDENCY

Strategic location 613 sq. ft. Nina Pekina (Ref # AP237807)

AED 485,000

STUDIO


July 2010

36 FOR RENT MARINA DISTRICT

1,000+ PROPERTIES IN EMIRATES LIVING ONLINE NOW VISIT BHOMES.COM

EMIRATES LIVING

DISTRICT

FOR RENT

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSDUBAI GATE 1At never-before prices 1,380 sq. ft. Sunil Pravin Jhaveri (Ref # AP219818)

AED 65,0002 BR

THE GREENSAL GHOZLAN 1Excellent finish 1,100 sq. ft. Angelo Kazan (Ref # AP285920)

AED 90,0002 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSCONCORDE TOWERBest value 639 sq. ft. Trisha Mae De la Cruz (Ref # AP262992)

AED 50,0001 BR

JUMEIRAH VILLAGEDIAMOND VIEWS 2One of the Best Deals in the Market 1,088 sq. ft. Katarina Geenen (Ref # AP286786)

AED 50,0001 BRTECOM

MADISON RESIDENCYStrategic location 774 sq. ft. Martina Plumley (Ref # AP282369)

AED 58,0001 BR

THE GREENSAL ARTA 4Easy living 738 sq. ft. Yasmin Piroozan (Ref # AP152356)

AED 55,0001 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSGOLDCREST VIEWS 1Amazing value 2,044 sq. ft. Salman Ali (Ref # AP262010)

AED 132,0003 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSARMADA TOWERSA place to call home 996 sq. ft. Masuma Noorani (Ref # AP286403)

AED 60,0001 BR JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

BONNINGTON TOWERAffordable luxury 1,000 sq. ft. Dimple Shah (Ref # AP264774)

AED 145,0002 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

CONCORDE TOWER

Best value 639 sq. ft. Trisha Mae De la Cruz (Ref # AP262992)

AED 50,000

1 BR


DUBAI GATE 1

At never-before prices 1,380 sq. ft. Sunil Pravin Jhaveri (Ref # AP219818)

AED 65,000

2 BR




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

AED 500,0006 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGEMIRATES HILLS PHASE 1Unrivalled master plan community 11,000 sq. ft. Robert Kerr (Ref # VI286082)

AED 930,0006 BR

BARSHAAHA VILLAInspiring setting 13,192 sq. ft. Ready July 2010 Doaa Afifi (Ref # VI285356)

AED 185,0003 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGHATTAN 2Live your Arabian dream 8,000 sq. ft. Oksana Vasylyeva (Ref # VI245325)

AED 450,0006 BR

BARSHAAL DIAR HOTEL APARTMENTSFully furnished with style and class 765 sq. ft. Oksana Vasylyeva (Ref # AP277719)

AED 85,0001 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGLINKS EASTStunning views over the golf course 1,478 sq. ft. Hakima Slassi (Ref # AP243175)

AED 125,0002 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGZULALPrivileged location 2,530 sq. ft. Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # VI276884)

AED 180,0003 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSTHE ICON TOWERThe best of city living 992 sq. ft. Mona Gouda (Ref # AP286424)

AED 75,0002 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGTRAVOExcellent finish 1,245 sq. ft. Mona Gouda (Ref # AP286073)

AED 105,0002 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSSABA TOWEREasy payment plan 1,172 sq. ft. Rasha Moslyh (Ref # AP223303)

AED 85,0002 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGTHE LINKSExcellent finish 1,329 sq. ft. Tamara Stubbs (Ref # AP266616)

AED 115,0002 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSPALLADIUMAffordable luxury 1,158 sq. ft. Nicholas Winter (Ref # AP175244)

AED 99,0002 BR


PALLADIUM

Affordable luxury 1,158 sq. ft. Nicholas Winter (Ref # AP175244)

AED 99,000

2 BR


July 2010

FOR SALE DUBAILAND DISTRICT38

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARKGC PHASE 2 WESTBest value 7,075 sq. ft. Mohammad Khalid Khan (Ref # VI266143)

AED 6,180,0006 BRDUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

GC PHASE 2 WESTA place to call home 5,900 sq. ft. Susan Brand (Ref # VI279880)

AED 3,296,0005 BR

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARKEAST GARDEN - BLOCK AHome sweet home 1,862 sq. ft. Nicole Burt (Ref # AP3495)

AED 1,350,0002 BRDUBAILAND

VICTORY HEIGHTS - ESTELLAViews of lush landscapes 3,452 sq. ft. Deborah Staines (Ref # VI255933)


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

AED 15,447,9406 BR

DUBAILAND DISTRICT

FOR SALE500+ PROPERTIES IN DUBAILAND


DUBAI INVESTMENT PARKGREEN COMMUNITYGuaranteed rental income 4,200 sq. ft. Sandrine Loureiro (Ref # VI281925)

AED 2,480,0003 BR

DUBAILANDGREEN COMMUNITY MOTOR CITYA place to call home 4,247 sq. ft. Anda Marin (Ref # VI279159)


FALCON CITY PHASE 1Designed and finished to the highest standards 5,346 sq. ft. Liudmila Shapedko (Ref # VI285939)

AED 3,677,6565 BR

IMPZTHE CRESCENTAffordable luxury 506 sq. ft. Joakim Carlsson (Ref # AP284472)

AED 412,000STUDIOJUMEIRAH GOLF ESTATES

FLAME TREE RIDGEQuintessential luxury living 6,002 sq. ft. Ready September 2010 Nick Nuziale (Ref # VI281838)

AED 7,210,0005 BR

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One bedroom apartmentAED250

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Located just minutes away from Mall of the Emirates and the business districts of New Dubai, Pearl Coast

Premier Apartments offer unrivalled luxury at affordable prices.

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leisure activities on your doorstep. For business or pleasure and with the unmistakable

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Your own private space in the heart of Dubai.

Pearl Coast premier Hotel Apartments managed by Dubai internationalP.O. Box 124964, Al Barsha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Tel: +971 4 4289999 Fax: +971 4 4289900E-mail: [email protected], Website: pearlcoasthotelapartments.dusit.com

Valid until 30 September 2010. Rates are subject to 10% service charge and 10% municipality tax. Rates quoted are per apartment per night,

subject to availability. Terms and Conditions apply.


July 2010

FOR SALE DUBAILAND DISTRICT40

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

bhomes.com+971 600 52 2212RERA No 97

Visit our Open House every Saturday at the Green Community West

ARABIAN RANCHESSAHEEL VILLASIdeal family living 3,324 sq. ft. Ammar Omran (Ref # VI70036)

AED 2,781,0003 BRARABIAN RANCHES

SAHEEL VILLASAttractive investment opportunity 3,216 sq. ft. Thomas Bunker (Ref # VI274753)


PALMERA 4Meticulously planned development 2,936 sq. ft. Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # VI286049)

AED 2,652,0003 BR

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

AED 3,399,0004 BR

openhouse

ARABIAN RANCHESTERRA NOVAIn a class by itself 6,991 sq. ft. Darius Ganda (Ref # VI285973)

AED 9,785,0007 BR

ARABIAN RANCHESLA COLECCION 2Quintessential luxury living 4,559 sq. ft. Sachin Das (Ref # VI286347)

AED 5,916,0005 BR ARABIAN RANCHES

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


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

AED 10,150,5356 BR

ARABIAN RANCHESGAZELLE / AL REEM 3Views of lush landscapes 2,436 sq. ft. Rene Neil Dsouza (Ref # VI286211)


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


AL MAHRASuperior location 4,298 sq. ft. Sue Welsh (Ref # VI267994)

AED 4,377,5005 BR


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

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

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

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

For Sale: Townhouses for as little as AED 2,121,000, Bungalows from AED 2,163,000, Family villas from AED 3,296,000 and 1BR Apartments from AED650,000 (net prices)

For Rent: Townhouses from AED 165,000, Bungalows from AED 165,000, Family villas from AED 210,000, and 1BR Apartments from AED 55,000 (All rental prices per annum)

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

bhomes.com+971 600 52 2212RERA No 97

Visit our Open House every Saturday at the Green Community West


July 2010

DUBAILAND DISTRICT

FOR RENTMORE PROPERTIES IN DUBAILANDONLINE NOW VISIT BHOMES.COM

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

AED 180,0004 BRDUBAILAND

SHAKESPEARE CIRCUS 1A place to call home 1,670 sq. ft. Mouna Chami (Ref # AP286694)

AED 75,0002 BR

DUBAILANDNEW WORLDCompetitive price, call now 3,142 sq. ft. Darius Ganda (Ref # VI283222)


LEAF 29A prestigious address 14,900 sq. ft. Nicholas Winter (Ref # VI285081)


LAYAN VILLASPremier location 4,101 sq. ft. Better Homes Green Community Office (Ref # VI282716)

AED 136,0004 BR

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

AED 330,0006 BR

DUBAILANDGOLF VIEW RESIDENCEMagnificent golf course views 1,367 sq. ft. Mouna Chami (Ref # AP285778)


GOLF VIEW RESIDENCEStunning views over the golf course 1,029 sq. ft. Mouna Chami (Ref # AP285776)

AED 55,0001 BR

DUBAILANDAEGEANInspiring ambience 3,443 sq. ft. Better Homes JBR (Ref # VI285928)

AED 160,0004 BRIMPZ

THE CRESCENTAmazing value 506 sq. ft. Sahali Saleem (Ref # AP257308)

AED 30,000STUDIO

FOR RENT DUBAILAND DISTRICT42


PALMJUMEIRAH

DISTRICT

FOR SALE145+ PROPERTIES IN PALM JUMEIRAH




6 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHC FROND (HILALI VILLAS)Prized location 7,000 sq. ft. Svetlana Gorbach (Ref # VI75651)

AED 19,570,0002 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAH

FAIRMONT PALM RESIDENCEAmazing capital growth 1,810 sq. ft. Stanislav Sobolyev (Ref # AP287042)


GOLDEN MILE B2Brand new luxury apartments 1,313 sq. ft. Deborah Staines (Ref # AP282159)

AED 1,287,500

2 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHGOLDEN MILE B8Landmark address 1,874 sq. ft. Robert Allsopp (Ref # AP281387)


MARINA RESIDENCE 4A desirable address 1,802 sq. ft. Ali Tabrizi (Ref # AP10527)


MARINA RESIDENCE 6Superior location 2,732 sq. ft. Rita Mouawad (Ref # VI284103)

AED 3,914,000

3 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHAL ANBARA (B12)One of the Best Deals in the Market 2,184 sq. ft. Jasmine Patel (Ref # AP282831)


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

AED 5,782,000

2 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHAL SULTANA (B3)Stunning view of the sea 1,993 sq. ft. Lynn Rowley (Ref # AP280780)


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

AED 8,497,500

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DOWNTOWN DUBAIBURJ VIEWSCompetitive price, call now 674 sq. ft. Deborah Staines (Ref # AP264595)

AED 849,750STUDIO

DOWNTOWN DUBAITHE RESIDENCES II T3A prestigious address 1,048 sq. ft. Ammar Omran (Ref # AP174197)

AED 1,297,8001 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAIKAMOON 2Price negotiable 1,967 sq. ft. Deborah Staines (Ref # AP284502)

AED 3,050,7443 BR DOWNTOWN DUBAI

SOUTH RIDGE 2Affordable luxury 1,539 sq. ft. Thomas Bunker (Ref # AP280227)

AED 2,367,8552 BR

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

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

BUSINESS BAYEXECUTIVE TOWER KUltra luxury units 3,272 sq. ft. Ammar Omran (Ref # APM284450)

AED 4,433,7904 BRDOWNTOWN DUBAI

THE ADDRESS DOWNTOWN DUBAI5 Star hotel living with everything you need 741 sq. ft. Ammar Omran (Ref # AP285168)

AED 2,132,1001 BR


TRADE CENTREWORLD TRADE CENTRE RESIDENCEA prestigious address1,744 sq. ft. Liudmila Shapedko (Ref # AP248562)


8 BOULEVARD WALKEverything on your doorstep 1,063 sq. ft. Deborah Staines (Ref # AP280393)

AED 1,297,8001 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAIATTAREEN RESIDENCEIn a class by itself 3,826 sq. ft. Thomas Bunker (Ref # AP77331)


BURJ KHALIFASuperior location 1,098 sq. ft. Stanislav Sobolyev (Ref # AP287015)

AED 3,619,0081 BR

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FOR RENT DOWNTOWN DISTRICT46

TRADE CENTREHABTOOR RESIDENCEGreat family home 1,195 sq. ft. Sylvia OConnor (Ref # AP255280)

AED 150,0003 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAIKAMOON 3Modern living at its best 801 sq. ft. Tarek Gouda (Ref # AP216550)

AED 90,0001 BR

TRADE CENTREPARK PLACESweeping city views 1,109 sq. ft. Wendy Hulbert (Ref # AP256697)

AED 125,0002 BR TRADE CENTRE

WORLD TRADE CENTRE RESIDENCEAffordable luxury 1,248 sq. ft. Ghada Ghannam (Ref # AP234948)

AED 120,0002 BR

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

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

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

AED 135,0001 BR

FEATURED

DOWNTOWN DUBAIMISKA 1A prestigious address 1,311 sq. ft. Soumia Elakly (Ref # AP179901)

AED 140,0002 BRDOWNTOWN DUBAI

8 BOULEVARD WALKA prestigious address 856 sq. ft. Wafa Ghannam (Ref # AP248459)

AED 80,0001 BR




DIFCSKY GARDENSCentral and prestigious location 801 sq. ft. Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM277006)

AED 77,8051 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAITHE ADDRESS DOWNTOWN DUBAIA desirable address 715 sq. ft. Diane Petty (Ref # AP247385)

AED 165,0001 BR

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

AED 75,0001 BR DOWNTOWN DUBAI

THE RESIDENCES W1An investment for capital growth 926 sq. ft. Ghada Ghannam (Ref # AP258589)

AED 95,0001 BR

BUSINESS BAYEXECUTIVE TOWER KExcellent finish 3,272 sq. ft. Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM284450)

AED 175,0004 BR

FEATURED

DIFCLIBERTY HOUSEIdeal family living 1,259 sq. ft. Wendy Hulbert (Ref # AP286624)

AED 90,0001 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAISOUTH RIDGE 3One of the Best Deals in the Market 927 sq. ft. Diane Petty (Ref # AP79318)

AED 85,0001 BR

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

AED 80,0001 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAIREEHAN 7A prestigious address 1,212 sq. ft. Tarek Gouda (Ref # AP286331)

AED 125,0002 BR

DIFC

SKY GARDENS

Central and prestigious location 801 sq. ft. Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM277006)

AED 77,805

1 BR

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

THE ADDRESS DOWNTOWN DUBAI

A desirable address 715 sq. ft. Diane Petty (Ref # AP247385)

AED 165,000

1 BR


July 2010

48 SHORT-TERM RENTALS

SHORT-TERM

RENTALS

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

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

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

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

high life without paying a high price.

DOWNTOWN BURJ KHALIFA

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

2 BRSOUTH RIDGE 4 AED 17,000

DUBAI MARINA

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

1 BRMARINA DIAMOND 2 AED 9,000

1 BRDOWNTOWN BURJ KHALIFA

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

REEHAN 8 AED 13,000


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


STUDIODUBAI MARINA

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

MARINA DIAMOND 2 AED 7,000


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


DISCOVERY GARDENS

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

STUDIOBUILDING 90 AED 7,000

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STUDIODUBAI MARINA

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

2 BRSAHAB 2 AED 16,000

DUBAI MARINA

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



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

GOLDCREST VIEWS AED 6,500

2 BR

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE

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

3 BRSADAF 5 AED 25,000

DUBAI MARINA

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

MARINA DIAMOND 2 AED 13,000DUBAI MARINA

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


2 BRSHORELINE APARTMENTS

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

AL BASRI AED 17,000

THE GREENS

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

2 BRAL DHAFRA AED 13,000


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

1 BRINDIGO TOWER AED 9,000

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July 2010

50

SHARJAH AND THE

NORTHERN EMIRATES

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

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

SHARJAH GOING STRONG

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

Sharjah - resilient property market

STUDIORAS AL KHAIMAHMARINA APARTMENTSExceptionally rewarding investment 570 sq. ft. Ready Now (Ref # AP285843)

AED 381,0002 BRTHE COVE

THE COVEFabulous ocean views 2,431 sq. ft. Ready Now (Ref # VI283141)

AED 1,850,0001 BRAL HAMRA VILLAGE

OCEANAIdeal family living 666 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # AP280529)

AED 669,500

2 BRAL NAHDAAL NAHDA BUILDINGA great family option 890 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # APM202119)

AED 40,0003 BRAL KHAN

AL GHAZAL TOWERBrand new luxury apartments 2,700 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # APM268490)

AED 79,5002 BRAL NAHDA

AL NAHDA BUILDINGAmazing value 890 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # APM202111)

AED 55,000

SHARJAHFORRENT

RAKFORSALE

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51SHARJAH 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

SHJ & NorthernEmira_Jun.indd 51 7/4/2010 11:11:48 AM

COMMERCIAL52

July 2010

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSALMAS TOWERCornerstone of economic activity 807 sq. ft. Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF237465)

AED 1,068,934

BUSINESS BAYEXECUTIVE TOWER DPrice negotiable 1,981 sq. ft. Violet Nasouti (Ref # CV94499)

AED 5,101,075JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSAG TOWER (SILVER)Amazing capital growth 1,098 sq. ft. Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF266197)

AED 678,564

COMMERCIALOffice Retail

Industrial Investment

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

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

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

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

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

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

A LOOK AT LEASING

BUSINESS BAYBAYSWATERPrized location 809 sq. ft. Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF44734)

AED 824,000

FOR SALE

BUSINESS BAY

VISION TOWER

Amazing value 9,959 sq. ft. Thomas Bunker (Ref # OF71041)

AED 15,386,655

TECOMCAYAN BUSINESS CENTREReady to move in 2,523 sq. ft. Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF66846)

AED 3,060,000


ALMAS TOWER

Cornerstone of economic activity 807 sq. ft. Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF237465)

AED 1,068,934

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

DEIRAAL BABATAIN BUILDING One of the Best Deals in the Market 9,545 sq. ft. Abdul Rahman (Ref # RE257007)

AED 1,000,000

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSINDIGO ICONCentral and prestigious location 1,095 sq. ft. Sumeet Khubchandani (Ref # OF277245)

AED 82,145

DEIRANEW CENTURY CITY TOWERDynamic environment 6,761 sq. ft. Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # RE264400)

AED 1,926,885JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSGOLDCREST EXECUTIVEBest value 874 sq. ft. Sumeet Khubchandani (Ref # OF287011)

AED 55,000

TRADE CENTREHOLIDAY INN CENTRE (CROWN PLAZA HOTEL)Superior location 1,076 sq. ft. Kathryn Farooqui (Ref # OF283909)

AED 177,540

DEIRAEMIRATES NATIONAL INVESTMENT TOWEROne of the Best Deals in the Market 895 sq. ft. Abdul Rahman (Ref # OF278625)

AED 80,550

DEIRAEMIRATES NATIONAL INVESTMENT TOWEROne of the Best Deals in the Market 3,432 sq. ft. Abdul Rahman (Ref # OF278629)

AED 308,880

FOR RENT

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSINDIGO ICONElegant interiors 1,483 sq. ft. Sumeet Khubchandani (Ref # OF286123)

AED 96,395JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSONE LAKE PLAZAState-of-the-art facilities 1,104 sq. ft. Amjad Amin (Ref # OF13368)

AED 44,160


COMMERCIAL54

July 2010

AL QUOZAL QOUZ BUSINESS CENTREBest value 1,605 sq. ft. Tessa Honorica Lowe (Ref # OF276697)

AED 160,500

TECOMGROSVENOR BUSINESS TOWERAmazing value 1,304 sq. ft. Amjad Amin (Ref # OF264191)

AED 117,360TECOMICON TOWEROne of the Best Deals in the Market 1,422 sq. ft. Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF285845)

AED 99,540

TECOMICON TOWEROne of the Best Deals in the Market 2,141 sq. ft. Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF286580)

AED 181,985

TECOMAL SHAFAR TOWERBest value 1,433 sq. ft. Better Homes Commercial Advisory (Ref # OF277982)

AED 114,664

TECOMSHATHA TOWERCompetitive price, call now 1,133 sq. ft. Anuradha Janjua (Ref # OF262398)

AED 226,600AL QUOZDIRE BUILDING AL MANARAExceptional deal! 896 sq. ft. Tessa Honorica Lowe (Ref # OF286997)

AED 76,200

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSONE LAKE PLAZA State-of-the-art facilities 1,104 sq. ft. Amjad Amin (Ref # OF13368)

AED 44,160

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSSABA TOWER 1One of the Best Deals in the Market 4,600 sq. ft. Ahmed Fdil (Ref # OF283686)

AED 575,000


55Commercial investments for those thinking of Q4 in Q1. Call + 971 600 52 2212

More listings at bettercommercial.comNo catch here! Buyers, all our prices are inclusive of agency fees.

RETAIL


MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Business Bay 1,287,000 2,296,800 1,791,900 1,500 1,800 1,650

Dubai Marina 2,690,000 3,840,000 3,265,000 2000 2500 2,250

COMMERCIAL BREAKDOWN

RETAIL


MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

AL AWIR DISTRICT International City 18,095 41,220 29,658 35 45 40

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

DEIRA DISTRICT Deira 608,490 1,193,125 900,808 90 125 108

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

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Jumeirah Lake Towers 38,700 465,000 251,850 90 120 105

Dubai Marina 269,000 384,000 326,500 200 250 225

WAREHOUSE


MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

DUBAILAND DISTRICT Dubai Investment Park 55,120 1,180,396 617,758 20 28 24

MEYDAN DISTRICT Al Quoz 83,275 255,000 169,138 25 30 28

WAREHOUSE


MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

JEBEL ALI DISTRICT Jebel Ali 3,400,000 42,305,000 22,852,500 170 250 210


MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

DEIRA DISTRICT Garhoud 56,840 386,600 221,720 70 100 85

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

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

Downtown Burj Dubai 579,300 1,379,160 979,230 150 180 165

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

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

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

Tecom 41,100 5,075,000 2,558,050 60 175 128

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

MEYDAN DISTRICT Al Quoz 38,155 223,725 130,940 65 75 70

OFFICE


MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT DIFC 2,093,400 25,228,800 13,661,100 1,800 3,000 2,400

Downtown Burj Dubai 3,370,800 20,572,000 11,971,400 1,200 2,500 1,850

INTERNATIONAL CITY DISTRICT Dubai Silicon Oasis 538,000 1,534,000 1,036,000 500 800 650

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Dubai Marina 6,031,200 42,676,800 24,354,000 1,400 1,800 1,600

TECOM 963,200 3,663,000 2,313,100 800 1,400 1,100

OFFICE

RENTALS

SALES

PRICES PER SQ/FT Sales Index Report - June 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 = 5.53 AED 1 USD = 3.67 AED 1 EURO = 4.49 AED

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

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67 BETTER INTERIORS

BETTER INTERIORS

The latest tastes, trends and product launches in the

world of home interiors

SOPHIA MORLINGMY FAVOURITE ROOM


This room is my son Teddy’s lounge, his little chill-out room. It’s a perfect

space away from the rest of the house and when my friends come round

with their children we all hang out here.

I love the ‘shabby chic’ look, so this room has an eclectic mix of bits and

pieces. Most of the items are from the UK, such as the picture, which

is an antique from Chiswick. Cath Kidston is great for this look so the

bedding is by her and the quirky one-off items, like the foot-shaped

table, is from Spitalfield’s Market in London. As Rupert is quite patriotic I

wanted to add a British touch too, with the Union Jack cushion.

There are lots of toys in here for Teddy to occupy himself with. The fun

number hopscotch is from the Early Learning Centre in Dubai. I think

these stripy curtains work well with the room’s other colours too –

shoppers can find them in Festival City’s Ikea.

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TIAN TAN BUDDHAIndigoAED1,490

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

WHAT’S IN STORE

DISCO CUSHIONTHE OneAED299

WISDOMSTAND LAMPNatuzziAED7300

BOLZANO ARMCHAIRAsdaaPrice on request

DUNES PLATE WITH STANDHome CentrePrice on request

POD UNION JACK CHAIR BACKPlatform 67AED35,445 MEZZO CORNER SOFA WITH

LOUNGING UNITBoConceptAED15,345

KRISTAL ARMCHAIRNatuzziPrice on request

AFGHAN CHOBISheba Arabian CarpetsAED5,995

SPOCK LAMPTHE OneAED1,995

EVIA CHANDELIERAsdaaPrice on request

PHOTO FRAME STANDING LAMPHome CentreAED299

STAR WEAVE HURRICANE LANTERNIndigoAED1,090

HAND PAINTED BAMBOO RICE BOXIndigoAED355

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60 BETTER INTERIORS

BETTER... LIVING ROOMSWhether you like your living room to be a comfort-only zone or an entertainment hub, read on to be sure of creating a stylish setting that feels like home sweet home…

ACHIEVE THIS LOOK

INSPIRATIONELLE DÉCOR SO CHIC: GLAMOROUS LIVES, STYLISH SPACES BY MARGARET RUSSELL If you’re after some seriously stylish ideas for your living room, pick up this super chic read. Inside, the author takes readers on a guided tour of some truly fashionable homes,

revealing looks from the timelessly classic to the modern and funky. Plus, its hardback cover makes it a great book for that coffee table...

TIPS FROM THE TOP

Q I want to give my living room a revamp without spending a fortune on new furniture. Do you have any suggestions for what I can do?

By adding some key accessories you can give the space a new look without having to invest in new furniture. Cushions of varying shapes are an easy way to dress up a room. You could also add a pop of colour with simple items like a blanket, throw, vase or piece of art. Paintings and prints have become all the rage and this is one way to make a plain wall look interesting. Invest in one great piece and you’ll have an eye-catching look that’s also economical. Make the most of your windows too. Add a new pair of curtains to brighten up a tired look or add tassels to existing ones for a royal feel. Lighting can change the entire dynamic of a room so consider adding a lamp by your sofa, or go for a statement chandelier - just one in the centre can look truly impressive. Finally, if you have a very modern space, soften the look by placing small and large potted plants inside. Saji Sajikumar, Bois & Chiffons

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Macho Mix

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THE One

If slick and eclectic are words that tick your style check list, this season’s macho play on the ‘modern rustique’ trend could be the one for you. Keep things simple with a monochrome base, and then bring it to life with one bold accent colour, such as hot red. Mix urban accessories with natural pieces – think metal and glass against wood and leather – and you’ll have a recipe for success. Chunky wooden furniture will sort the men from the boys but, if you want to take it all down a notch, soften the room by adding a fluffy rug, or contrast angular furniture with rounder pieces. Now all you need to guarantee a manly mood is an all-out entertainment system.

Vintage Chic

BOHÈME

This oh-so-chic room combines blue hues with pretty patterned details that’s just perfect for those who want to add a vintage flavour to their modern Dubai home. Forget meticulously coordinating every item, the key to this look is mixing and matching. Keep colours bright and breezy and combine large and delicate floral patterns, or look to dots and stripes for a playful edge. Think old-fashioned garden parties and you’ll have an eye-catching look that’s made for afternoon tea and cosy nights in…

Try patterned wallpaper for a fresh and funky look

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FARNIENTE SOFATHE OneAED 9,995

PEACOCK LOUNGE CHAIRNatuzziPrice on request



THE GREEN ROOM

If you’d like to make your living room as environmentally sound as possible without compromising

on style, try a wallpaper from ECO Boråstapeter. This Swedish firm specialises in products that have the lowest possible impact on the

environment, a philosophy that extends to its wall coverings which are fashioned from water-based dyes and adhesives. What’s more, the paper itself comes from mills that operate a replanting programme and can be

recycled when it’s time to strip your walls for a fresh look. www.ecobt.se

Need a little light in your life? Brighten up your room with this colourful Lyon table light from Home Centre

Going for Bold

Neutral Elegance

ACHIEVE THIS LOOK

ACHIEVE THIS LOOK

Basic Interiors

Bois & Chiffon

If you want to make a statement, why not give burnt orange a bash? Go all out with orange walls, then par the rest of the room down to avoid orange-overload. Black accessories will cut a striking dash but, if that doesn’t tickle your fancy, try a silver shade of grey instead – seen here. Stainless steel finishes will tie in well with such a scheme, while wooden floors and doors can work in unity with its warmer orange tones. Alternatively, swap wood fixtures for those with a polished or shiny finish and conjure up an almost futuristic feel.

If you’re not one for bold and brash colours, this living room’s cool hues could create just the vibe you’re after. Keep walls subtle and chic with a matte grey shade and dress the rest with touches of taupe and duck egg blue – the result of which is an elegant space that’s ideal for relaxing in when the day is done. The neutral tones will lend themselves well to change if you’re something of a furniture collector. Alternatively, keep things simple with a few key wooden pieces and create a classic finish that will stand the test of time.

For a quirky touch, bring pop legends into your pad with this AM Beatles Chair from Andrew Martin


Lounge in style on this cool Metropolis three-seater sofa from Natuzzi




TRIPLE VISION This month we’re all talking about the arrival of cutting-edge televisions to the Middle East market. Set to become a must-have item for any home, don your glasses and prepare for 3D TVs. Here’s our pick of the bunch...

Panasonic, HD 3D VIERA Panasonic’s slick plasma offers a full 50

inches of 3D viewing pleasure. Expect features like cross-talk reduction, enhanced luminance and crisp pictures that will have you feeling like you’re in the local cinema. We love the cool 3D eyewear that comes as part of the package – very futuristic – and the TV’s bronze metallic frame will keep your living room looking slick.

LG, LX9500 LG’s contribution to the world of 3D is

something of an award-winner, scooping the Reddot Design Award 2010 for its INFINIA product. In practical terms, you can expect a narrow TV – 22.3mm in depth and a 16mm narrow bezel, to be precise – that design-enthusiasts will love. Clarity, brightness and spot control all come as standard, plus invisible speakers for a cool finishing touch.

Philips, 9000 / 8000 LED TV As part of their 3D package, Philips has

launched a ‘3D TV kit’, complete with a wireless transmitter and two sets of glasses., so you don’t have to fight over the only set. It will set you backAED 1,500 but make sure you don’t come unstuck – the kits are only compatible with Philips 9000 and 8000 LCD TV series. With screens reaching up to 58 inches in size, why go to the cinema?

Samsung, 3D LED C8000Those of you worried about bulky fixtures

can breathe a sigh of relief with Samsung’s latest offering: despite this model’s 46 to 55 inch screen size, it’s said to be as easy to hang as a picture, thanks to an ultra-slim form and lightweight mounting system. Once it’s taken pride of place, take advantage of extras like internet TV and stream content from your PC to its Blu-ray player.

Toshiba, Cell Regza 55X1Toshiba aim to launch its 3D model in the

Middle East between October 2010, and March 2011. Be sure to keep an eye out for this cool, black model, the flagship of the brand’s line-up. Also look out for its ‘time shift machine’, which is capable of recording up to 26 hours of programmes simultaneously, so you can catch up on anything you’ve missed. Nights in will never be the same again…

Sony, Bravia LCD Super sleek is the best way to describe

the look of Sony’s hot new design. And, when it comes to quality, the NX500 series will not disappoint either. Its high definition recording is said to create true-to-life tones, vibrant images and fine detail that will ‘make you feel like you’re in the picture’. Coupled with the fact that you can choose a screen from 32 to 55 inches in size, that’s quite an experience…

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As an expat living in Dubai, I’d like to add a touch of Arabia to my home. Can you make

you have any suggestions on how I can achieve the look?

AARTI JAGTIANI, HOME CENTRE Adding an Arabian flavour to your home can be tricky to pull off, as you need to be careful not to over do the look. However, if done right, it is certainly possible to create an elegant Arabic influence. This style is all about evoking Arab heritage and tradition, so look at selecting some antique pieces. For instance, try adding rustic metal lamps – a great way to create the ambience present in many Arab households. In terms of colours, you may want to go for deep shades, such as maroon or tyrian purple hues, and add hints of gold. For a more subtle feel, there are a few simple items which can work wonders in any room. I would recommend

adding an Arabic-inspired vase to your dining room for a simple way to reflect the culture at home. If you’re on a budget, shop around for classic

yet affordable pieces.

I want to ensure that my living room is colourful but

tasteful. Which shades work best together and which combinations should I avoid?

DUYGY KURU, BASIC INTERIORS Colour not only feeds the eye but has both physiological and psychological components.Choosing the perfect colour combinations is always a difficult task, even for the most experienced designers, especially if you are selecting tones for your living room, where you tend to spend most of your time at home. Remember, though, that playing around with colour should also be fun, so don’t feel tied down to a limited palette of hues.Warm colours

tend to make people feel good and also look great. Earthy reds, warm plums, and rusty golds will work beautifully in living rooms. In contrast, cool colours tend to make people feel calm and restful. White, light grey and indigo all work well together and can help rooms to evoke a relaxing feel. Beech, brown, and golden colours will warm up the look of your room and give it a classic look. But, I would suggest you avoid combinations of green and blue, or red with orange.

Think carefully about what you want to accomplish. If you are not sure that you can match colours yourself, it’s always best to bring in a colour consultant or a designer for their expert advice.

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

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‘Earthy reds, warm plums, and rusty golds will work beautifully in living rooms’


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BUR DUBAI / KARAMA Al Hufaiza Furniture 04 336 6646

Carpetland 04 337 7677

Decoworld 04 336 6811

Marlin Furniture 04 334 6664

OFIS 04 335 2499

BURJUMANBhs 04 352 5150

Descamps 04 355 5563

Grand Stores 04 352 3641

Hermes 04 351 1190

Liwa Home 04 351 5353

Sharief 04 355 3377

Tanagra 04 355 0183

THE One 04 351 4424

Zara Home 04 359 9988

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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

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DUBAI MALL@home 04 434 0877

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Pan Emirates 04 368 5372

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TOP OF THE SHOPSACE If you’re after a one-stop shop in which to buy all of the home and gardening products your new abode will need, check out ACE. You’ll find six stores located across the UAE, but our top shop is its latest large-scale branch on Sheikh Zayed Road. With over 30,000 products in stock, including outdoor furniture, paints and power tools, it’s a DIY-lover’s haven. What’s more, with ample parking space on site you don’t have to fret about finding a space outside of the store. www.aceuae.com


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BETTER COMMUNITIES68

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 per

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.

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.

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

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.

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,

BETTER COMMUNITIES

The key contacts you need to settle in

to your new home

SHEBA IRANIAN CARPETS& ANTIQUES

Finest quality Persian and hand knotted carpets. Est 1980

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

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

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partitions and fitted with smoke alarms.

DUBAI KENNELS AND CATTERYdkc.ae, 04 285 1646

Boarding, daycare and collection and delivery.

POSH PAWSposhpawsdubai.com, 050 273 0973

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

Paws is like a holiday camp for your pets.

KIDS’ ENTERTAINMENT

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

ACE Garden Centre, located at Dubai Festival City,

has an impressive array fencing , pots, potting soil,

fertilizers, seeds, indoor and outdoor plants, watering

accessories, gardening tools and machinery. It’s a

real one stop shop for all your home and outdoor needs.

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

innovative irrigation methods, indoor plants, garden

maintenance, and lighting solutions are all offered.

MAIDS


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 CLEANING

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.

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

04 - 3263990AQUA Cleaning Services

Maid Services Painting Service Window Cleaning

Move in Cleaning Office Cleaning Store Cleaning

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

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

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

Web: www.readymaidsdubai.com

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

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

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

Ready MaidsProfessional maids services that you

can trust every time.

High Quality Cleaning on Hourly Basis

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

Call Marlyn on 050 9209696 / 04 2282244

ast Maintenance

For booking Call: 050 920 9696

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

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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.

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FARNEKfarnek.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.

PERMAGLAZE PROPERTY

COCOON NURSERYcocoonnursery.com, 04 394 9394

Lovely nursery in Jumeirah 3 / Umm Suqeim run

by a dedicated team in an immaculate building and

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

Foundation Stage One, with activities including art and

crafts, singing, introduction to educational BrainGym,

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

Kid’s Island is an excellent nursery based in

Jumeirah 3 / Umm Suqeim offering British curriculum

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

including storysacks, library, junior chef, music and

movement, outside play, sand and water, singing and

show and tell.

EMIRATES BRITISH NURSERYemiratesbritishnursery.com

Emirates British Nursery is a premier provider of

preschool education and childcare. They have two

branches, one in Umm Sequim and a purpose built

nursery in Mirdif, both have fantastic facilities, bright

colourful classrooms with quality resources, activity

rooms, soft play rooms as well as swimming pools and

sensory gardens, water play, sand play and a discovery

room. All facilities are designed to meet the learning

July 2010

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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needs of young children and provide a place for children

to flourish. For more information contact Mirdif on 04

288 9222 and Umm Sequim on 04 348 9996.

KENSINGTON NURSERYthekensingtonnursey.com, 04 3944473

Caring from babies from 4 months + to pre-school

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

equipped nursery.

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

Kids Cottage cares for children aged from 1 to 4 and

follows the British curriculum.

RISING STARS NURSERYrisingstarsnursery.com, 04 348 8805

Designed for kids from 6 months to 4 years.

PAINTERS AND PLUMBERS

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

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

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

[email protected]

050 871 7072


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moves, offering packing, unpacking, storage as well as

maid and handyman services. They offer one month’s

free storage to clients who are moving back to the UK

or into Dubai from anywhere in the world.

ALLIED PICKFORDSae.alliedpickfords.com, 04 408 9555

Allied Pickfords offers handyman and cleaning services

in addition to packaging and relocation services.

EURO MOVERS INTERNATIONALeuromovers-ae.com,

04 340 3920

Euro Movers offer door to door services in moving and

packing for both domestic and international locations.

RELOGULFrelogulf.com, 04 501 5748

Relogulf offers moving and packaging services for both

domestic and international moves.

SCHOOLSThe following schools were rated ‘Oustanding’ by the

Knowledge and Human Development Authority.

JUMEIRAH COLLEGEgemsjc.com,

04 395 5524

Jumeirah College follows the National Curriulum for

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

sciences, design and tech, media studies and music .

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

04 361 9019

JESS schools at Arabian Ranches are split into three -

primary, secondary and sixth form - and offer the British

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

landscaped campus with fully-equipped playground

areas, two temperature-controlled swimming pools and

extensive facilities for sports, science, art/design and

the performing arts.

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

A much-loved school teaching the British curriculum

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

facilities

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 MANAGEMENT

POOLS R USpoolsrusdubai.com,

04 340 7887

A swimming pool installation and maintenance

company with equipment links with Europe and the US.

Their friendly team, who have a cumulative experience

of building thousands of swimming pools worldwide,

will happily talk you through the entire swimming pool

building and ownership process, and they ensure that

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

landscaping innovations sweeping the industry.

Pools R Us also offers a filtration and pump system

which keeps water fresh and clean while using minimal

power – and 16 colour mode, low wattage LED

lights will make sure your pool is the jazziest on

the compound.

THOSE POOL GUYSthosepoolguys.com,

04 339 0418

Those Pool Guys clean and scrub swimming pools. They

also refill and disinfect them. They can fix any bit of

your pool equipment that’s not working and they have

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

suit you best.

RELAXATION

REMOVALSACORN MOVERSacornmovers.com,

04 323 6920

Acorn Movers were established in the UK in 1992. They

work with 300 agents across the world, offering door-

to-door relocations for both corporate and residential

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.

OASIS

oasiscome2life.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.

SHARAF DGsharafdg.com, 800 344 357 /

04 368 5115

Sharaf DG has six stores across Dubai selling a huge

range of electronic and white goods items.

WILLSEXPAT WILLSwww.expatriatewills.com,

04 304 5085

Expat Wills is dedicated to helping expatriates living in

the UAE tosort out any inheritence issues. They have a

team of consultants who can visit you talk you through

the process of drawing up a will.

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

[email protected]

Call: 050 259 5385


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