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Complimentary copy January 2015
What’s hot
in the home
for 2015
in
Arabian
Ranches
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Cover: Shoton locationat ArabianRanches, byHelen Riley
As is customary, we’ve made a list of New Year’s resolutions we know we’re going tobreak. However, if there’s one resolutionyou should keep it’s moving house. This timelast year the mortgage cap got tighter, but
if you’ve reached your target and are readyto invest then take a look at the stunningproperties Better Homes has for sale frompage 49. How about moving to ArabianRanches? Our specialist agent has answeredthis question on page 54, while long-termresident J udith Hobby talks about her yearsin the area during our tour of her family’shome on page 26.
Also in this issue: we report on the top hometrends for 2015, horse around the home andmake a wishlist of cosy winter warmers. There’s also something new for 2015... Wehonour our vibrant expat population byexploring design from around the world. Thefirst flight? Find out on page 36... I hope you
enjoy travelling with us through this firstissue of 2015, and the many more to come.
Eleanor J oslin
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Contents
Home
House
16. The Design Digest
See what’s new in the worldof home interiors this month
18. My Style
The founder of Cities revealshis eclectic taste for furniture
20.January Wishlist
Snuggle up at home withthese winter warmers
22. Trend Report 2015
Horses, natural materialsand fretwork are popular
26. Through the Keyhole
Art makes a home for thisfamily in Arabian Ranches
49. Property of the Month
Dive into this spacious three-bed villa with stunning pool
50. On the Map
Find your way around Dubaiwith our colour-coded map
52. Market Watch
Can we afford to live in thecity, probes our expert
54. Move to... Arabian Ranches
This golf-centred communityis still highly sought-after
55. Homes to View
Two family vil las withbeautiful, spacious gardens
32. Buy the Look
Mix designer with high streetlike the Hobby household
34. Ask the Experts
Revamp your home for 2015with advice from the pros
36. Bonjour, UAE
Three French brands revealwhy they love the Emirates
38. Ask the Meatelier
Impress New Year guestswith our prime beef recipe
42. What’s New in the Kitchen
Create a mouth-wateringkitchen with these top trends
58. Marina Diamonds
Find a gem of a property inever-popular Dubai Marina
62. Island Life
Residents on Palm J umeirahenjoy luxury on the doorstep
64. Expat Haven
J LT is great for expatswanting a good location
71. Ask the Agent
Why The Springs is a goodresidential option for renters
80. Editor’s Pick
Meet the new kids on theblock, Pottery Barn Teen
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Presenting... the
colour of the yearPantone has picked Marsala
as its colour of the year: a rich,
robust and full-bodied shade that
has already been a hit on spring’s
2015 fashion runways. This rich
burgundy colour is an elegant choice
and will work well as an accent shadeto amplify heavy textures, such as
carpets, rugs, drapes, bed linens, woollens
and winter throws. Pair with taupe and
grays for a warm wintertime feeling, with
amber and golden yellows for sophistication,
and turquoise and blues for a more dramatic,
masculine look. “This tasteful hue embodies the
satisfying richness of a fulfill ing meal, while its
grounding red-brown roots emanate a sophisticated,
natural earthiness,”comments Leatrice Eiseman, executive
director at Pantone Color Institute. Pictured: Piero L issoni sidetables, from Cassina
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The Design DigestWhat’s new in the world of interiors
Apples
and insectsWestern Furniturehas launched apretty new collectionof accessories.
delicately on the sideof glass tumblers,colourful glassballoons formfun table lamps,and red apples
hang downas temptingceil ing lights.westernfurniture.ae
Equip your home and wardrobe with
affordable French fashions with the arrival
of TATI, a value concept store new to the
UAE. Founded in 1940s’ Paris, TATI was
a pioneer in the low-cost textile market
that has since grown into a one-stop-shop
for fashion, beauty and the home. CEO
Emmanuel Deroude says: “There is a huge
middle class in this area of the world that
wants modern goods, but at affordable
prices. TATI meets their expectations.”
Level 1, Mirdif City Centre; tati.fr
NEW YORK!
NEW YORK!Keep warm over winter bylooking Stateside – THE One
has launched a glamorous
New York Style collection
of l iving room furnishings
with deep-pile black rugs,
soft hound’s-tooth cushions,
cosy cotton throws and
inviting Chesterfield sofas.
A monochrome palette adds
theatrical drama, while
curves soften the macho
look. theone.com
Feeling
fashionableunderfootFemale fashion duo Rodartehas launched a mesmerisingcollection with The RugCompany, featuring damaskdetails, tie-die swirls andbox-hedge borders. Thefounders of Rodarte, Kateand Laura Mulleavy, designed
the rugs with a handcraftedaesthetic while exploring theirinterests in other art forms.therugcompany.com
Merginginside andoutside,FioreRosso hasa quirkynew
collection ofCrazy Head
wall hooks and
a range of seatsand armchairs
that will add colourand creativity anywhere
in your home. Red and whiteare the signature colours, plus
mesh seats, curves and flexiblearrangements. fiore-rosso.com
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H o m e
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One to watchSee who’s catching our eye in Dubai
Ponti in a new direction
One of the leading chair designs of the 20th
century is getting a facelift in the 21st. The Ponti
D. 153.1 Armchair continues to be a lasting
legacy of Gio Ponti, originally created in 1953
and still part of the late designer’s household
furniture in Milan. The Italian maestro was
multitalented in the field of design and became
one of the most important architects, industrial
designers, furniture designers and publishers of
his generation. As with many designs after their
creator’s death (Ponti passed away in 2012) they
experience a surge of interest and manufacturers
reissue classics to keep their legacy alive.
Molteni&C has re-launched the Ponti D. 153.1
based on the original drawings from the designer’s
archives. Reclining on a brass structure, the
armchair is available upholstered in a bicolour
leather of blue and white or in Punteggiato
fabric, designed by Ponti for Rubelli in 1934.
Molteni&C’s Punteggiato China-blue velvet plays
upon traditional techniques of velvet weaving and
modernises the look with close-knit geometric
patterns, such as staggered discs in various colour
gradients. Head to Molteni&C within the Finasi
showroom on Al I ttihad Road to see it (and sit on
it) for yourself. finasi.ae
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My style
Why do you like living in Jumeirah? I love
the view from my home. My house is up
high in an apartment building and close
to the beach so I have a lovely view
of the water. I love to watch all of theactivity unfolding down below; it’s very
inspirational and relaxing.
What’s your home décor like? My décor
style is eclectic. I t encompasses a sense
of flow and comfort and there’s an
emphasis on colour and mood.
How does your personality come through?
My home is an expression of who I am
and what’s important to me. I don’t
display many personal pictures but I
do collect items from my travels and
viewing them shows me places and
times that I want to remember. I like
to think that my home evokes a feeling
of comfort and individuality, because
those are the things that matter to me.
Describe some favourite items... One piece
that I really enjoy is the Slipy Kangaroo
by Dominique Capocci. I t’s a sculpture
of a kangaroo in blue resin and the
kangaroo is wearing white underpants
and holding guns in its paws. I love
the idea; it’s whimsical and unique
and it’s refreshing to have a piece like
that to break up the monotony of a
space. I also really like my Fashionista
sculptures, which were designed by
Nele Pieters as part of her CanArt
collection for Gardeco. They are small
sculptures with duck-shaped bodies
and strangely wrinkled little human
faces with closed eyes and pursed lips.Some of them are wearing skullcaps
decorated with flowers. They are so
odd, and sometimes I find them comical
while other times I find them sad. I like
that they have different effects on me.
How does your job influence you at home?
I think that Cities has inspired me
to push the boundaries of design in
my own personal space. I’m not so
afraid to take chances and I’m always
considering how I can update my home
whenever a new piece catches my eye.
What items from Cities do you own? I have
several pieces from Cities in my home
and I love them all . I ’ve personally
chosen many of the pieces that we
have at Cities, often because I feel
a personal connection to an item. I f
I ’m not sure about including a line
of items in the store I will try them
out in my own space first. In addition
to a few pieces by Nada Debs, I have
some small accessories by Riviere and
Kanaya, candles by Baobab, and a
limited edition pink panther sculpture
by French artist Richard Orlinski. I
love to see all these different cultures
on one table.
Five of the bestGarden Seats
Grey SUNDERÖ lounger,AED495, IKEA
Seven-piece brown bar set withcushions, AED2,499, ACE
VÄRMDÖ rocking chair,AED695, IKEA
Sebago chair with cushion,AED3,302, Crate and Barrel
Emmemobili chairs, POA,Western Furniture
Hazem K. Aljesr The owner and MD ofCities Design & Lifestyle Store has eclectic tastes
C l a s s i c C o l l e c t i o n t e a b o x e s , N a d a D e b s a t C i t i e s
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1. Bathroom towels, accessories and candles, prices vary, Zara Home 2. Aubree teal throw, AED183, Crate and Barrel 3. iWood Design
walnut tissue box, AED552, Cities 4. Jacob Bromwell vintage coffee pot, AED1,469, bespokeglobal.com
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“We’re the only company in the country that truly
offers fashion for the home, combined with affordable
luxury, too. We don’t follow other trends – we are
the ones setting them,” states Thomas Lundgren,
CEO at THE One. So what looks are the eclectic
home furniture ‘theatre’ setting for 2015? THE
One has three new stylised collections for winter:
Glamorama, New York Style and Tropical Punch.
While Glamorama is rich with autumnal colours of
plum and gold to warm our rooms on cooler nights,
and New York Style recreates city drama, Tropical
Punch promises to lift your mood with a sea-breeze-
meets-jungle theme. Coastal l iving is all about
comfort and natural shades, which is given a colonial
twist here, mixed with natural tones and untreated
wood. This cleverly incorporates a big trend for the
year – natural materials. The bright accents draw
upon the jungle themes prevalent in last year’s home
accessories collections, where we saw parrots, exotic
birds, fruits and palm trees creating colourful scenes
on tabletops and kitchen linens. This is still kept to
accent pieces for 2015, such as cushions and artwork.
inspiration from everywhere, looking at magazines, at
fashion and our current collections that are proving
popular,” adds Lundgren. ‘Sometimes we just need to
update a mirror by changing it from copper to bronze,
and bronze has certainly been the metal to use lately.”
Toptrends5 These quirkyconcepts will catchyour eye in 2015
1. Tropical Punch
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4. Marbleizing This is something everyone in the UAE can get behind.
While there’s a strong predilection for marble
surfaces throughout the Middle East, especially
sectors, marble can also accent spaces subtly
throughout the home. Marble lamp bases are
already proving popular, as well as photo
frames, crockery and trinket boxes.
2. NaturalMaterials This year the original
state is also the end
result, for we’ll be seeing
more of salvaged wood,
untreated wood and rough-
hewn stonework in furnishings
and accessories. Cowhides – not just
scarred leathers – will add a contemporary
innovative range of textured paints that are beautifully tactile
and striking. The paint specialist can imitate a cement wall for
a cool industrial look or paint wooden knots and grains for a
3. FretworkOnly time will tell, but we’re hoping a penchant for fretwork in
furniture design and architecture will enhance arabesque patterns
not only in the Middle East but around the world, too. Fretwork –
geometric patterns carved into low relief or into solid backgrounds – is
synonymous with traditional Middle East design and is usually worked
into wooden or metal furnishings, as well as architectural decoration.
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s h i e l d , G i o r g i o C o l l e c t i o n ; L e s s B u l l e s b y
P i e r g i l F o u r q u i e , G a l e r i e G o s s e r e z ( p h o t o b y M a x i m e C h a p i o n ) ; T i m e C r a f t t e x t u r e d p a i n t , J o t u n
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5. HORSING AROUND The equestrian trend is here to stay...
And these fashionable accessories are hot to trot
i. Front horse lamp, POA, Moooi ii. Riding crops bowl, AED115, Zara Home iii. Rewilding headless horses cabinet,POA, Khalid Shafar iv. Carved stone horse bookends, AED2,250, Flamant v. Kissing Horses melamine crockery,prices vary, Anorak vi. Brass horseshoe crab letter opener, POA, Nakkash Gallery vii. Horseshoe sculpture,
AED640, Ethan Allen viii. Rocking horse decoration, AED79, Zara Home ix. White horse bookends, see price instore, THE One x. Horse trivet, AED59, Zara Home
Statuesque stallions
i.
Antique bronze MingDynasty horse, POA,
Nakkash Gallery
Stone horse
ornament, AED3,615,Flamant
Mika horseornament, see price in
store, THE One
Horse bust ornamentAED199, Homes R Us
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Words by Eleanor J oslin; photography by Helen Riley
fashionableA veryHobby...
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Famous names hangon every wall in theHobby household
Miró, Alexander Calder, Picasso and Dali, mainly
sourced from the US or the UK or from our
travels. We go to New York or shop online – I
don’t have time for auctions plus you need to
know what you’re doing and it’s scary,” she laughs.
“The very first piece of art I bought was a Picasso
at auction and I nearly vomited afterwards about
what I ’d done, although I do love it and I’m glad
I bought it. I t kind of got us going with our art
collection, so that’s really cool.”
But the really cool ideas in the house stem
from stepping outside the Dubai bubble. Instead
of designer ‘show-off’ kitchens and cramped
maid’s rooms, the Hobby’s have opted for more
sensible solutions. Rather than conforming to thedeveloper’s vision of an ideal maid’s room (small
and cramped and oft times windowless), they’ve
built a detached maid’s quarters to the side of the
property and transformed the designated maid’s
room into a cosy guest room. By taking out the
wardrobes that lined the right wall the excavated
depth allowed for a small WC to be created,
providing a compact yet private guest room. When
I peer in, one of their many cats has made herself
quite at home on the comfy bed.
“Our newest cat Dexter will be asleep on our
bedroom upstairs,” she laughs. “We found him on
our garden wall with a limp and took him to thevets, where the limp miraculously disappeared.
Now he lives upstairs permanently – I think he’s
only been down once.”
J udith takes us further into the villa, to
the revamped kitchen where her pugs snuffle
greetings, a ginger cat jumps onto the countertop
and the budgie cocks her head. While she makes
us tea and coffee, J udith regales us with stories
of Betsy the budgie, aka the Black Widow, whose
steady supply of companions have mysteriously
fallen off their perch in the middle of the night.
Other residents of the house include her lawyer
husband, Gerard, and their sons, Alex and George,who are at work and school. As we chat in the
kitchen, I admire its farmhouse style, with plenty
of light, a huge block of an island and bare walls,
“That’s so cool,” grins J udith Hobby, with a strong
New Zealand drawl. What is? A lot of things, it
transpires, for this phrase becomes quite a mantra
as she gives me a tour of her four-bedroom villa in
Arabian Ranches.
And she’s got authority on the phrase: sporting
a spiky white crop with a smudge of pink, bright
red lipstick and a black Flip dress designed by
her own hand for her eponymous clothing line,she effortlessly radiates rock-chick cool. Perhaps
it’s the influence of two teenage sons, or her
travels around the world, or her succesful fashion
boutique in Studio City... Whatever it is, she’s got
spark.
So, what’s cool in her house? For starters,
her enviable art collection comprising of Hirst,
Van Gogh, Miró and even an original J udith
Hobby from her school days; the bright pink
wall surrounding the swimming pool; wire sheep
grazing in the garden (on which a podgy pug slyly
cocks his leg); and a menagerie of pets, including
four rescued cats, four pugs and one budgie with amurderous glint in its beady eye.
“I ’m really into my modernist art,” she says. “I
have Keith Haring, Steve Kaufman, Lichtenstein,
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I ’d rather spendmoney on artworkthan on my kitchen
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save for statement artwork by Damien Hirst.
“I did the kitchen and TV room for AED30,000
with I KEA,” she reveals. With an initial quote
of AED130,000 to take out the old kitchen and
install the new one, they shopped around to find
a more affordable solution. “So the finishes aren’t
perfect, but I have Damien Hirst on the wall;
I ’d rather spend money on artwork than on my
kitchen. It was installed in half a day and I think
it’s amazing, it’s exactly what I wanted. I didn’twant any upper cabinetry so the room would be
wider, but because the lower units are double
width we haven’t lost any space and we still have
loads of storage.” Meanwhile, she advertised her
old kitchen on Dubizzle and it’s since been bought
and shipped to Africa.
“I hate cooking anyway,” she deadpans. “But
the kitchen is the centre of the house where we all
have breakfast and we discuss the logistics of the
day. We’re all so busy: Alex is 18 and George is 14;
Gerard has his job and I have mine; so it’s good to
chat about what we’re all doing that day.”
She says the ground floor of the villa is perfectlydesigned for a household with two teenagers. One
side splits off into the TV room, office, kitchen and
guest room – where the adults congregate, while
the other comprises the living and dining room
and the outdoor space – where the boys lounge.
“We can have our own spaces so downstairs the
house is a really cool design,” she adds, using her
favourite adjective. In the living space a pair of
Eames loungers and a couple of Barcelona chairs
recline around a leather-topped coffee table from
THE One, while on the left stands a long, bespoke
wooden dining table made in Bali, a favourite
destination for the savvy shopper.“I was in Bali 14 years ago and saw the
carpenters making tables from teak panels and
thought it was really cool,” she recalls, as we take
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a seat on the transparent IKEA chairs which
flank each side. “It cost me AED500 – it wouldn’t
cost that now. But then I had to ship it over for
AED1,000,” she laughs.
Bali, India and Vietnam were prime locations
where her and close pal Evelyn would travel to,
buying clothes and accessories to sell for a small
profit to friends back in Dubai, covering the cost
of the trip. These adventures marked the start of
what would become J udith Hobby Clothing, herclothing line based nearby in Studio City.
“I stopped working in PR and went into
business with a girlfriend because we wanted
something to do but we didn’t want anything high
pressured. Of course, we factored in beach days
and nice dinners, which were lovely, but we did
become a business and people would ask when we
were next travelling. Then it became more and
more difficult for us to find new and nice things
so I decided to design a few items myself and get
them made here in Satwa. I just designed what I
liked, simple dresses and tee-shirts, and they sold
out quicker than the items we brought back from
India. Then I started sewing and made a whole
series of clothes.”
Four years later she has a loyal customer
base who are lured to her studio by tea and a
gossip just as much as by her clothes and fashion
accessories. “It’s easy, comfy and relaxed because
that’s what the clothing is about,” she explains. “I
think you can look really cool and still be really
comfortable; I like clothes that can effortlessly
transition from day to night as I don’t have time
to change and get all gussied up for dinner. Y ou
can come and have coffee and have a chat and
chocolate, raid the fridge and chill out, and buy
clothes if you want to. Or we might have a bigfashion day and try everything on; it’s like a girly
dream really and quite low pressure.”
Despite the ‘low pressure’, she creates six to
seven collections a year and continuously designs
“off the hoof at home”. Her modesty extends to her
home décor, too. “There’s nothing special going on
upstairs, only untidy boys’ bedrooms,” she warns,
even though the staircase is a gallery of collectible
artists, the noisy atrium has been remodelled,
the landing storage has become a space-saving
wardrobe, and the master bathroom has been
refitted with contemporary his ‘n’ her sinks.
“We bought the house when Arabian Ranchesopened nine years ago and we loved the modernist
architecture, which was unusual back then,” she
comments. “I love that it’s open-plan downstairs
with large windows and natural light; many
houses here are built with small windows and it’s
so depressing. Emaar built the Ranches very well.”
Emaar may have created a sought-after
residential community with shops, schools and
security built-in, but it’s the Hobby’s attention to
detail and J udith’s creative eye that have made
their house a home. Nine years on they can’t
imagine living anywhere else – and neither, so it
appears, can the stray cats of the neighbourhood,who like to wander in and take up residence on a
bed or two...
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Revitalise your home with advice from the pros
Metallics and natural elements are
popular, says Majd Maurad, senior retail
operation manager at La Maison Verte.
Furniture retailers and interior
designers have been experimenting
with cooler tones like greys and light
blues for a few years now, but in 2015
the cool tones are stronger than ever
and here to stay. Most of us are used
to seeing blue used in more classic
furniture settings, but this year shades
of blue will take on a fresh, new and
darker vibe. My favourite is a blue that
is almost black, but warmer and bolder
without lacking depth.
Metallic is back for 2015. The use of
metallic elements in modern interior
design is not new but we are starting
to see it being used more frequently
and with a heavier hand. I personally
love seeing shiny metallic metals in
juxtaposition with furniture made from
raw, natural materials. The best way
to integrate metallic pieces into your
home is with a beautiful pendant light
shade or floor lamp. If you can handle
more bling, try a metallic shaggy rug or
copper throw pillows.
We use a term called ‘tone on tone’
(a.k.a. monochromatic), which is all
about layering, using the same colour
throughout a space but in different
saturations and textures. The easiest
way to recreate the ‘tone on tone’ look
is to mix and match patterns, keeping
it all within one colour family. Even
though you will have multiple textures
and prints the end result will be soft,
calm and sophisticated.
On the other hand, some people
prefer a more natural look in their
home décor, in which case wooden
furniture with all its different tones
and textures would be the answer to
get that look. Moreover, wood that is
lighter in colour creates an open and
airy feel around your home. But the
golden rule is mix don’t match. Mixing
woods can be a balancing act. Balance
both sides of your room with wood in
similar shades. This grounds the space,
allowing other tones to have a brighter
or deeper contrast.
“I want to revamp my living room for the year ahead.
What advice can you give me?” – Fraser Trais
Ask the experts
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T i t l e
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Create a spa at home, encourages Toni El
Kadi, area manager at Duravit for the UAE,
Qatar and Oman.
The importance of the bathroom as a feel-
good experience has steadily increased in
the last few years. Many people dream of
creating a private spa within their own
four walls, a place where they can relax
and regenerate. In line with this demand,
bathrooms are becoming sociable
spaces. Thereby, function and design
are merging while quality has taken on
increasing significance.
Freestanding baths provide a stunning
focal point, so are often high on the
wishlist for an open, sociable bathroom.
Various whirl systems ensure a large
variety of massage effects, ranging from
targeted muscular relaxation to an
invigorating bath. Accessories such as
carpets or framed pictures in different
colours provide added personality for the
bathroom. This is a bathroom that makes
us feel at home but also makes us want
to share the experience with others, too.
In general, current
and future trends
in woods are for
darker, richer
shades such as
brushed walnut
and dark brushed
oak. In addition
to darker shades,
light wood finishes
are becoming more
and more popular.
Unlike their darker
counterparts ‘blonde’
woods provide a visual
lightness. For example,
oak reflects light creating a
more expansive impression,
particularly in smaller
bathrooms.
Pastel colours will also be in high
demand – these warm shades instantly
evoke a calming atmosphere. Textured
surface finishes will add warmth and
tactility to a space and have a lasting
appeal.
“I’ve just bought a villa in Victory
Heights and want to renovate all the
bathrooms. What trends are popular
this year?” – Anushka Jai
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Bonjour,
UAEWhy are you giving MAISON&OBJET a
miss this year?
Binôme: We don’t exhibit in the
J anuary M&O because we prefer to go
to other countries, to expand to new
customers and have a new experience.
Caravane: We do not expose to
Maison&Objet; however, we hold anexclusive and confidential visit for our
clients and prospects in our showroom
in Paris. On this occasion we present
our entire range of products as well as
our new ones.
Gautier: Each year we present our
novelties in Cologne, Milan and
Shanghai furniture fairs instead of
M&O. We reach a large international
audience online and have two million
visits to our website www.gautier.fr
every year.
Describe your retail presence in the UAE…
Binôme: We were at Design Days Dubai
2014 because it was a very interesting
event. For us it was a new approach of
selective customers, and we touched a
lot of new countries that we wouldn’t
otherwise reach, like Australia and
those in Asia.
Caravane: We met Alexandra and
Emma, owners of [our UAE distributor]
Comptoir 102, a few years ago. They
were long-time customers so they knew
us very well and they represented us
perfectly. I t seemed natural to support
them in their adventure and try to
establish a collaboration in Dubai and
the Middle East.
With Paris playing host to this year’s veryfirst international design exhibition, therenowned MAISON&OBJ ET betweenJ anuary 23 and 27, BH talksto the owners of three
French brands thatfavour the UAE
Binôme
Binôme
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January 2015
The panellists
Ingrid Michel, designer
and cofounder, BinômeBinôme design studio,
founded in Burgundy, isthe brainchild of Ingrid
Michel and Frédéric Pain. They studied the sculptingof wood at Ecole Boulle inParis and nature remainscentral to their inspiration.
Furniture takes onsmooth, organic shapesyet the design duo mixes
handcrafted processes with
cutting-edge technology,such as combining smooth,light resin with untreated
solid oak.
Véronique Piedleu,
owner, CaravaneSince 1995 Caravane has
been developing an eclectic,informal approach to
interior furnishings. Firstcame sofas and furniture,then came sleep and rest;
more recently the companyhas turned its attention toreinterpreting tables. Headto Comptoir 102 boutique
and café on J umeirahBeach Road to find
Caravane in the UAE.
Sandrine Casinelli, co-
owner of Gautier DubaiGautier is a world-famous,premium French furnituredealer with contemporary
collections for livingrooms, dining rooms andbedrooms. The showroomon the Safa 2 and Sheikh
Zayed Road junctionwas launched 2.5 years
ago by husband and wifeteam Sandrine and PierreCasinelli, and the couple
have paid special attentionto children’s furniture in
their UAE collections.
customers. We saw that some people
liked this approach – a new way to
explain the design. Now we want to
develop this in the UAE further and it
is why we return [to Design Days] in
2015.
Caravane: We quickly understood that
Caravane’s casual yet trendy style,
tinted with ethnic references, could
completely fi ll a need [in the UAE] in
the dynamic market of interior design.
Gautier: Dubai is a great market
for French design and Gautier is
known here as a premium French
furniture dealer with a huge sideline of
contemporary furniture for every room
of your house.
What’s new for 2015?
Binôme: After the success of
Mandarine, we have decided to deepen
the work around lighting. In Septemberwe presented a new lamp called Fluide,
which many people have loved since.
For 2015 we are working on a variation
of this lamp, and on another creation… We are working on an enterprise that
works with faience.
Caravane: Caravane is a casual
(non-formal) yet elegant and timeless
brand that emphasises the comfort
and authenticity of materials. The
current trend of French design is very
minimalist, using noble and organic
materials. Caravane continues todifferentiate itself from this trend
by keeping its colourful spirit of
comfort. Our customers love to mix
those two trends and create their own
atmosphere at home.
Gautier: Gautier’s new collection
for 2015 is a range of bold and
contemporary shelving and storage
units, plus a premium master bedroom
range with 500 different combinations
of designs, fabrics and colours. We also
have a new kids bedroom collection
called Urban that provides an endlesschoice of layouts. Every piece of
furniture is modular in order to
optimise working and storage space.
Gautier: We have been in Dubai for
2.5 years and we have been exhibiting
at I ndex, known as the leading
international design exhibition in the
MENA area. We have more than 100
stores worldwide but being in Dubai
is so important since it is considered a
business hub.
Why do you like the market here?
Binôme: For us, the market in theUAE offers new possibil ities. In March
we came [to Design Days] with our
know-how and proposed this to the
The market in
the UAE offernew possibilities
Gautier
Caravane
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Ask themeatelier
What pairs well with a full-bodiedratatouille and a Provençal polenta
gratin? Perhaps succulent Charolais
beef from Saône-et-Loire in eastern
France... Many of us know Wagyu is
a prime breed of Asian cattle but how
does it compare to its contemporaries
in France? Or what should you go for
should you dislike Wagyu’s renowned
predisposition for intense marbling?
I had an informative lesson in beef
when I dined at Red Gril l, at Sofitel
Downtown. J ust like a sommelier, the
meatelier – a veritable artists of meat –knew all there is to know about pairing
my palette with the right breed and cut.
“Charolais, from Charolles in France,
is well known for having more meat
and less fat,” said Navneet Sharma,
pointing to a succulent red square he’d
brought to the table. “Because it has
less fat content you should cook this
rare to medium. I f you cook it well it
can become dry as what fat there is willcook off the meat.
“Normandy beef from northern
France is very well known for its
unsurpassed marbling qualities. I t’s got
very fine fat streaks running through
the meat, which makes it one of the
best types of beef in France. It’s hard to
buy here as it’s difficult to import, but
it is one of the best. Cook this medium-
rare to medium-well .
“Angus from Australia is a superior-
quality meat, full of flavours and very
tender. This is best cooked medium-rare to well-done.
“My personal favourite is Wagyu
from Australia,” he revealed. “It’s a
beautiful meat, and you can see the
pearly marble of the fat, which makes
it one of the best cuts of beef in town.
I f you’re looking for something really
delicious to serve then this is the
one to go for, cooked medium-rare
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Grilled Beef
Tenderloin with
Ratatouille and
Polenta Gratin
Serves four
4x220g cut of Charolais tenderloin3 tomatoes4 garlic cloves, with skin100g white onion150g eggplant150g zucchini150g red bell pepper200g polenta (corn flour)60cl chicken stock10cl cream2 sprigs of rosemary1 tsp fresh thyme50g grated parmesan cheese20cl olive oil
Preheat the oven and the grill to a
medium heat. Heat the olive oil in a
large casserole pan, then add half the
rosemary and garlic (with the skin on)
and let it infuse with the oil.
Cut the eggplant, zucchini, red bell
pepper, tomatoes and onion into small
cubes. Start to cook the zucchini in
the olive oil and remove once it starts
to brown. Repeat the process for the
eggplant and the red bell pepper and
when they are all half cooked mix all ofthem in the pan and add the onion and
the tomato. Cook slowly for 20 minutes.
Boil the chicken stock in another pan
and add the polenta when it’s hot;
remove from the burner and stir it until
the polenta is a smooth consistency.
Add the grated parmesan, cream, the
remaining rosemary (chopped) and
the fresh thyme. Cook until a creamy
texture is achieved.
Take four individual clay ramekindishes and fill with the ratatouil le, then
add the creamy polenta on top. Place
them in the oven to gratin.
Gril l each piece of meat with a little oil
and the remaining garlic cloves. Cook
for 2.5 minutes on each side to serve
the steaks medium-rare.
Serve with a garnish of garlic and
rosemary from the pan, and the polenta
and ratatouille gratin as a side dish.
to well done. Since it has enough fatin the meat you can cook this at any
temperature you like.
“Wagyu and Angus are superior
meats because the cattle have been
given very specific treatments to make
sure the meat is top quality. Wagyu
cattle are fed on grass and grains, given
massages, and they listen to music to
keep them stress-free. They are very
lucky and live a very lavish life,” he
laughed.
Regardless of breed and the country
of origin, when you buy steak fromyour local supermarket or deli, cook it
according to the amount of marbling
of fat that you can see. Take Navneet’s
advice: if there is very little fat, cook it
rare or medium-rare to avoid the meat
drying out. I f there is a lot of marbling,
cook it medium to well-done. The fat
will soak into the meat as it cooks to
make it juicy and succulent.
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Milk glazing: melt the chocolate with
the grape seed oil and the roasted
almonds. Cut the cake into fingers
(12cm by 4cm) and use the chocolate
mixture to glaze the chilled cake.
Dulcey cream: in a pan, cook the milk
cream at 80°C with the sugar and egg
yolks, then pour on the chocolate and
gelatin and mix together. Chill in the
fridge before using.
Sponge cake: you’ll need to make
this a day in advance. Blend all the
ingredients together then siphon into a
plastic cup and bake in the microwave
on high heat for 30 seconds. Remove
from the cup and cut into small pieces.
Take your glazed hazelnut praline
fingers and Dulcey cream from the
fridge. Using a piping bag, pipe the
Dulcey cream into a compact wave
pattern on each finger. To serve, place
each finger at the centre of a plate,
dab small circles of lemon marmalade
on the plate and sprinkle some small,
ripped pieces of sponge cake and
crumble mixture.
Finger Dulcey and Lemon Praline
Serves 8
HAZELNUT DACQUOISE40g granulated sugar80g egg whites70g roasted hazelnut powder50g icing sugar25g flour
DUJ A CRISPY 225g roasted hazelnut40g sugar150g Dulcey chocolate0.5g lemon salt75g cornflakes
PRALINE CREAM150g pastry cream100g soft butter75g praline
MILK GLAZING125g milk chocolate15g grape seed oil20g diced roasted almonds
DULCEY CREAM
75g milk75g cream30g egg yolks15g sugar
110g Dulcey chocolate35g gelatin
SPONGE CAKE25g hazelnut paste25g sugar3g flour40g egg whites25g egg yolks
GARNISH50g lemon marmalade50g crumble mixture
Hazelnut dacquoise: whip the eggs
and sugar then mix with the hazelnut
powder. Spread on a cake frame and
bake for 10 minutes at 190°C.
Duja crispy: blend the roasted hazelnut
with icing sugar, then mix with salt,
crunched cornflakes and the Dulcey
chocolate. Spread on the hazelnut
dacquoise.
Praline cream: mix the butter and praline,
add the cold pastry cream and whip it
at high speed. Spread on top of the duja
crispy and chill the cake in the fridge.
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1. Wise Eggantique gold-leafplant pots, POA,Nakkash Gallery
2. Crystalisedgraphite pear withSwarovski crystals,designed bySelma Calheria forGardeco, AED2,111,Cities
3. KeyvanFehri ceramicPomegranate ‘Anar’with calligraphy,
AED365, virgule-shop.com
4. Acorn candleplate, AED44, Crateand Barrel
5. Orange plate,AED55, Zara Home
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What are we doing in our kitchens this year?
Cooking? Perhaps. Socialising? Certainly. Showing
off? Like you wouldn’t believe.
The hub of the home is changing –
advanced technology, new colours
and rough textures are creating
contemporary kitchens that are more
sociable than ever before.
Steven Pardoe, managing partner
at Hacker, says he’s worked with
homeowners in Dubai that have five
or six kitchens in one villa. While
the working kitchen stays behind the
scenes, those situated ‘front of house’are for showing off and entertaining,
with large state-of-the-art appliances,
hidden sinks and touch-control
cupboard doors – to name just a few
mod cons.
“K itchens are larger here and so
people like bigger ovens and fridges
as they look fancy,” says Pardoe. “In
reality, one large oven isn’t as affective
as two smaller ovens – but they don’t
look as impressive.”
Surprisingly, there isn’t too much
advancement in technology to report– that works here, that is. While
some countries in Europe, such as
Germany where Hacker derives from,
can programme and use appliances
remotely via a mobile phone, this
advanced smart-technology has not
reached the Middle East – yet. Sure,
you’ll see smart appliances being
advertised, but in practice it’s hard –
impossible, warns Pardoe – to connect
to them on the go via your iPhone.
However, the one thing that does
work well over here is syncing theextractor hood to the oven hob, which
automatically changes the extraction
settings according to what you’re
cooking. The main focus has been
streamlining functions and making
the process easy and convenient for
the user. Modern appliances now have
touchscreen controls, bigger cavities,
are self-cleaning and back-lit with
LED lights. Coffee machines can be
programmed with profiles, so mum gets
her latte and dad gets his Americano in
the morning exactly how they like it.
Touch control is even changing the
way we open and close our cupboards.
A modernised roller blind is replacing
the traditional open-and-shut doors
with an innovative product Hacker
has dubbed ‘climbers cabinet’. A simple
touch of a button will concertina-fold
the blind up to reveal one shelf, while
another nudge slides it up fully.
A major change that could affect
the way we cook in the future is the
current steam oven versus microwave
battle. The former is pushing the
latter into extinction (or uselessness)
as it outperforms other methods of
cooking. You can cook different dishes
What’s new… in the kitchen
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German madec r e a t i n g b e a u t i f u l s p a c e s
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Opening page: both Dekton fromConsentino. This page, below and left:Cosentino; inset and top left: Hacker
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45– from cabinets covered entirely in
chestnut leather to leathered silestone
worktops. As a kitchen surface it has
an incredible textured feel that’s rough
yet soft. Hammered metal is another
great alternative to laminate, quartz
and granite. Taking inspiration from
the hospitality sector, where working
kitchens are floor-to-ceiling stainless
steel, a metal worktop or island will
add an industrial element. Texture and patterns can now be
manipulated thanks to an innovative
new material from Cosentino called
Dekton. The family-run Spanish
company spent five years and a
whopping AED560million developing
the advanced technology that allows
for variations in natural stones to be
copied and repeated, enabling surfaces
to appear seamless. This applies to
many surfaces, including swimming
pools, interior and exterior walls, floors
and kitchen countertops.“A major shortcoming of granite and
marble is the tonality in the stone,”
explains Maarrawi. “Each tile is
different and has to be cherry-picked to
get similar veins – which are actually
salt veins and will crack open and
deteriorate with age, especially from
heat and sea air. These are natural
stones and so, like people, they age and
you see the wrinkles no matter how
many facelifts they have.”
Dekton is the “ultimate remedy”
and recreates these natural stoneswith no imperfections. Patterns and
designs can be mirrored across eight
slabs measuring 320cm by 144cm
each – compared to 120cm by 120cm,
the largest possible slab of natural
stone. Dekton is also thicker, stronger
and virtually indestructible. You can’t
scratch or burn it, which could be a
lifesaver in a kitchen fire.
“I f it was Corian it would melt,
Silestone quartz would resist but not
as much as Dekton, so its is great.
Aesthetically it is nicer and easy to
use and it’s not that expensive – for
big projects it could be cheaper than
natural stone.” A Dekton worktop
can be customised with any design
and textured finish you want, such
as leather, denim or wood finishes,
arabesque patterns or embossed
designs. Hammered metal and leather
will be a popular look this year for
showroom-worthy kitchens.
Dekton is already proving popular
and reaping some of that invested
money back, with renowned architect
Daniel L ibeskind taking it up for his
modernist sculptures and Zara creating
its new fashion and home stores from
this hardwearing, versatile material.
in just one steam oven cavity and the
appliance will automatically determine
how long each dish will need without
losing any nutri tional value.
“Eventually they will wipe out
microwaves,” asserts Pardoe. “Steam
ovens are coming down and down in
price because the technology is getting
better every year and demand is going
up. Customers that use them thinkthey’re unbelievable. People are buying
them more for the functions and
convenience rather than because it’s a
healthy way of cooking.
“Textures on cabinet doors look
amazing nowadays and will be very
popular this year,” he adds. “You can
recreate realistic planks of pine wood,
have concrete-effect doors, and even
real lava stone, which covers cabinet
doors with a 3mm layer for a heavily
textured look. We’re the only company
in the world to have this and it’s verytactile, which people like. This year
texture is all about being rough, natural
elements and realistic details.”
Textures oncabinet doorsare amazing
nowadays andwill be very
popular this year
“Textured countertops are also
becoming a hot item as people move
away from traditional polished
silestone,” expands Ali Maarrawi,
general manager at Cosentino Middle
East. Leather is the surprising newcontender in today’s contemporary
countertop options, he reveals. This
material is outdoing itself this year
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Petrol blueWhile 80% of popular cabinetry colours
are usually white, cream and magnolia,
the furniture trends of last year are
coming into kitchens and so petrol blue
is being heavily pushed as a key colour
for cabinet doors,” says Pardoe. “For a
German company the amount of blue
on the 2015 door swatches are high,
but they’ll be used as accents in the
kitchen.”
Marsala“Nurturing and fulfilling, Marsala is a
natural fit for the kitchen and dining
room, making it ideal for tabletop,
small appliances and linens throughout
the home,” comments Leatrice
Eiseman, executive director at Pantone
Color I nstitute. Pantone’s colour of the
year, Marsala, works well in kitchens
as it draws upon natural colours found
in many foods, such as plums, red
grapes, red cabbage, aubergine and
spices.
Black and gold
These striking tones are decadent,
luxurious and timeless – and a
refreshing change from monochrome,
pine or white marble. While black-
chromed steel proved to be a popular
finish last year, Alessi has launched
a contemporary matt black and gold
collection of kitchen accessories,
featuring matt black plates and bowlsand burnished gold fruit bowls. Swap
gold with bronze for a more rustic look,
or to complement existing kitchen
fittings. However, avoid matt black
with bronze because this palette will
lack lustre.
Natural tones
“We may have 90 different colourways
but only five or six are ever really
popular,” reveals Maarrawi. “These areusually pure white, beige and colours
similar to naturally veined marble.”
Cook with some colour...
Petrol blue cabinets, Hacker;below: Kawa di sh by Souda,bespokeglobal.com; worktopsamples, Cosentino
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This is a stunning family home that’s
been very well designed with top-
quality finishes, spacious rooms, high
ceilings and wooden floors. The large
windows and French doors are a real
asset to the property, allowing for
plenty of natural light to flood in. This
three-bedroom villa is situated in the
quiet complex of Alvorada 1, which is
located within close range of Arabian
Property of the month
Ranches’ polo club, equestrian club
and golf club. This beautiful villa
has a lovely garden landscaped with
patios, terraces and a large private
swimming pool. Inside, the floor plan is
quite extensive and features an open-
plan living and dining room, a closed
kitchen, a maid’s room and a family
room – all on the lower level, while the
three bedrooms are upstairs.
Need to knowWhere? Arabian Ranches
What? Three-bedroom villa
Size? 3,765 square feet
Cost? AED5.1million
Best for? Families
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consultant J uliana Grebenchshikova
on 04 306 8833 and quote the villa’s
reference code VI324604
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Arabian Ranches
2 AED 2,600,000 0.78% -2.26%
3 AED 3,350,000 -1.47% -4.29%
4 AED 4,850,000 0% 3.08%
5 AED 7,350,000 -1.34% -1.34%
J umeirah Park
3 AED 4,500,000 0% 0%
4 AED 6,300,000 -1.56% -3.08%
5 AED 7,100,000 0% 0%
J umeirah VillageTriangle
1 AED 1,660,000 0.61% 0.61%
2 AED 3,200,000 0% -3.03%
Palm Jumeirah
3 AED 8,900,000 -1.11% -1.11%
4 AED 14,500,000 -3.33% -3.33%
5 AED 16,400,000 0% -0.61%
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Arabian Ranches3 AED 200,000 0% 0%
4 AED 282,000 0.36% 0.71%
Dubai InvestmentPark
3 AED 216,000 0.56% 0.56%
4 AED 220,500 0.23% 0.23%
J umeirah Park 3 AED 233,000 0.43% 0.87%
4 AED 302,000 0.33% 0.67%
J umeirah VillageTriangle
1 AED 116,000 0.22% 0.43%
2 AED 160,000 0% -2.91%
Mirdif 3 AED 132,000 0.76% 1.38%
4 AED 158,000 0.64% 1.28%
Palm Jumeirah3 AED 378,000 0.27% 0.53%
4 AED 486,000 0.21% -1.82%
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Downtown Dubai
1 AED 114,000 0.62% 1.79%
2 AED 170,000 0% 0%
3 AED 260,000 0% 0%
Dubai InvestmentPark
1 AED 69,000 -1.43% 6.15%
2 AED 104,000 0.97% 4.00%
3 AED 140,000 0% -0.71%
Dubai Marina
1 AED 110,000 0% 0%
2 AED 159,985 -0.01% -0.01%
3 AED 212,000 0.47% 0.95%
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1 AED 90,000 0% 0%
2 AED 132,000 0.76% 1.54%
3 AED 161,000 0.63% 0.63%
Studio AED 69,000 1.47% 2.99%
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1 AED 67,000 1.52% 3.08%
2 AED 98,500 0.51% 1.55%
The Greens1 AED 90,000 0% 0%
2 AED 142,000 0.71% 1.07%
The Palm Jumeirah
1 AED 150,000 0% -0.66%
2 AED 180,000 0% 0%
3 AED 220,000 0% 0%
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Downtown Dubai
1 AED 1,875,000 0.54% 1.08%
2 AED 3,400,000 0% -0.15%
3 AED 6,100,000 -1.13% -2.71%
Dubai InvestmentPark
1 AED 720,000 2.86% 5.57%
2 AED 1,200,000 0% 0%
Studio AED 475,000 0% 1.06%
Dubai Marina
1 AED 1,700,000 0% 0%
2 AED 2,572,500 0.06% 0.1%
3 AED 3,500,000 0% 0%
J umeirah LakeTowers
1 AED 1,275,000 0.39% 1.03%
2 AED 1,800,000 0% 0%
3 AED 2,500,000 0% 0%
4 AED 4,000,000 0% 2.56%
J umeirah VillageCircle
1 AED 860,000 1.18% 0%
2 AED 1,350,000 -1.82% -2.53%
The Greens1 AED 1,260,000 -0.79% -0.87%
2 AED 2,070,000 -0.96% -1.43%
Palm Jumeirah
1 AED 2,600,000 1.17% 1.56%
2 AED 2,950,000 -1.67% -1.67%
3 AED 4,400,000 0% 0%
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Move to… Arabian RanchesThis golf-centred community is highly sought-after,says Better Homes’ Adrian Popica
Arabian Ranches is one of Dubai’s most
sought-after residential communities,
with attractions such as the Arabian
Ranches Desert Course Golf Club and
Dubai Equestrian Centre and Polo
Club. Residents of all ages can practice
their swing and canters, and then seek
respite and refreshments at a number
of restaurants, picnic terraces, pools
and spas within the clubs and at the
village community centre. They provide
lovely spots at the weekend, where
families can relax and enjoy the scenic
views on offer.
This desert-themed development
spans 1,650 acres (currently being
expanded for phase I I ) with around
4,000 villas and plenty of retail, social,
health, educational and recreational
facilities and amenities. The village
community centre boasts more than 20
retail outlets, cafés and restaurants,
which are all family-orientated and
offer both casual and fine dining
options. With such an established
infrastructure in place, there’s no
need to leave the community. Emaar
Properties developed Arabian Ranches
with 12 distinct neighbourhoods, all
wonderfully landscaped with tree-lined
streets and cul-de-sacs. Residents take
pride in their manicured front gardens
and you’ll never see a leaf out of place.
Each neighbourhood has a community
swimming pool, a dedicated barbecue
area, scenic parks and footpaths and
plenty of sports facilities, including
tennis courts and basketball courts.
Vast open spaces and bicycle trails
are other key features of this scenic,
family-focused development.
The villas have been built with
between two and five bedrooms.
A two-bed home will lease from
AED170,000 per annum and sell
from AED2.65million, so successful
professionals tend to live here.
Arabian Ranches has proved to be
popular with families as the area meets
the demand for high-quality family
homes and also offers that community
feel, where you can get to know your
neighbours and enjoy community
activities together. Educational
institutions and healthcare centres add
to the integrated lifestyle; J umeirah
English Speaking School (J ESS) is a
respected primary and secondary school
and is located within Arabian Ranches,
so it’s just a short drive away for all
residents.
Getting around is quite easy and the
development is strategically located on
Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road. It’s
a 20-minute journey from Downtown and
Dubai Mall, 10 minutes from the beach,
five minutes from Global Village and
about 1.5 hours to Abu Dhabi. Arabian
Ranches is also well integrated within
the public transport system, offering both
bus and taxi services – but if you want to
flag a passing taxi your best option is to
head to the village community centre.
I would highly recommend that
families looking to rent or buy should
view a villa in Arabian Ranches, where
everything is close to hand, from schools
to the golf course.
Want to know more? Contact AdrianPopica on 04 306 8833 or visit BetterHomes’ Green Community office.
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For sale The first thing you will notice is the unbeatable
location of this house, which is extremely private
and quiet, situated by the main park in Green
Community. This three-bedroom vil la has been
freshly painted and its air conditioning unithas been serviced regularly, giving you peace of
mind as soon as you move in. This semi-detached
villa has three spacious rooms on the first floor
with en-suite bathrooms, built-in wardrobes and
double-height ceilings, and large dome-shaped
windows that let plenty of sunlight into the house.
There is a also a large family room on the landing
with a private terrace. The ground floor has a
lovely dining room with bay windows overlooking
the landscaped garden and lush parkland, a
spacious living room, a study, and a large, closed
kitchen with fitted appliances. Adjoining this is
a maid’s room and laundry room with separateaccess via the enclosed garage. The villa features
a lot of storage space, plus four car parking spaces
on the driveway and two in the garage.
Need to know
Where? Green Community
What? Three-bedroom villa + maid’s room
Size? 4,176 square feet
Cost? AED3,999,000
Best for? Families
Like what you see? Call Better Homes consultant
Victoria Rushton on 04 306 8833 with referencecode VI2994
For rent This is a modern Type 6 three-bedroom villa (plus
maid’s room) with wonderful finishes, including
built-in bedroom wardrobes, a fi replace and an
open, sociable kitchen with wooden units and
a breakfast bar. The fireplace in the open-plan
living and dining room is an unusual feature for
Dubai, but one that creates a cosy atmosphere in
the winter months. I t faces a beautiful landscaped
garden that surrounds the house with a lush lawn
and leafy borders. A long veranda and private
balconies from each bedroom look over the garden.
The villa also benefits from included kitchen and
laundry facilities plus four car parking spaces.
Need to know
Where? Arabian Ranches
What? Three-bedroom villa + maid’s room
Size? 3,687 square feet
Cost? AED250,000
Best for? Families
Like what you see? Call Better Homes consultant
Ozlem Ucar on 04 306 8833 and quote the villa’s
reference code VI 330903
Homes to view Two spacious family villas with delightful gardens
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Arabian Ranches for rent
Saheel Villas
4,849 sq. ft.5 BRArabian Ranches
Hi gh-profi le envir onmentShar fuddin M ohammed
(Ref N o. VI 163162)
AED 185,000
La Coleccion 1Arabian Ranches
A resort style communit yUroosa Khan(Ref N o. VI 331883)
AED 350,0005 BR
4,401 sq. ft.
MiradorArabian Ranches
A prestigious address J uli ana Grebenchshikova(Ref No. V I332048)
AED 340,0006 BR
4,559 sq. ft.
Saheel VillasArabian Ranches
A desir able addressOzlem Ucar(Ref N o. VI 331918)
AED 260,0003 BR
3,166 sq. ft .
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Dubai Marina for sale The Marina is home to luxurious apartments with stunning sea views and waterfront promenades jostling with jet skis,
joggers and shoppers. I t’s the first port-of-call for many expats who are keen to soak up the sociable lifestyle on offer here.
Marina View Tower BDubai Mari na
Strategic locationAnna Tybura
(Ref N o. AP 179010)
AED 3,590,0003 BR
2,195 sq. ft .
Quay WestDubai Mari na
A desir able addressFabio Lombardi
(Ref N o. AP 227475)
AE D 1,820,0001 BR
791 sq. ft.
Marina Terrace
940 sq. ft.1 BRDubai Mari na
Attractive investment opportunityK ristina Titova(Ref No. AP331226)
AE D 1,680,000
The PointDubai Mari na
Spectacular Mar ina viewsDavid L awes(Ref N o. AP331875)
AED 1,600,0001 BR
800 sq. ft.
Al MassDubai Marina
Luxur ious penthouseRobert Allsopp
(Ref N o. AP331763)
AE D 14,990,0005 BR
6,339 sq. ft.
AnbarDubai Marina
Panoramic viewsRobert Allsopp(Ref No. VI 6513)
AE D 12,450,0004 BR
4,961 sq. ft.
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Dubai Marina for rent
Yass
1,187 sq. ft .2 BRDubai Marina
Strategic locationFabio Lombardi
(Ref N o. AP254703)
AED 155,000
Marina TowerDubai Mari na
Spectacular Marina viewsVictor Danu(Ref N o. AP 331962)
AED 235,0003 BR
1,837 sq. ft.
23 MarinaDubai Mari na
Stunni ng view of the seaRihab Noureddine(Ref No. AP331727)
AED 240,0003 BR
2,980 sq. ft.
ShemaraDubai Mari na
A prestigious addressSimona Mariana Barbulescu(Ref No. AP304089)
AED 125,0001 BR
1,073 sq. ft .
Marina View Tower BDubai Mari na
A prestigious address Yasmine Aziz(Ref N o. AP 328916)
AED 105,0001 BR
778 sq. ft.
Yacht BayDubai Mari na
Direct marina viewsK athryn Droen(Ref N o. AP172606)
AED 135,0002 BR
1,173 sq. ft.
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Downtown for saleLive next to the icons of Dubai when you move to Downtown, home to Burj K halifa, Dubai Mall and the dazzling Dubai
Fountains. Residents enjoy exceptional facilities, five-star spas, gourmet dining and a vibrant social scene on their doorstep.
Tajer ResidencesDowntown Dubai
Exclusive residenceRiazuddin Ahmed
(Ref N o. AP 174328)
AED 2,300,0001 BR
1,069 sq. ft.
29 Boulevard - Tower 1Downtown Dubai
A host of facilitiesAsal Abedi
(Ref No. AP328823)
AED 2,000,0001 BR
836 sq. ft.
Burj KhalifaDowntown Dubai
Panoramic viewsNicole Burt(Ref No. AP293670)
AED 6,990,4002 BR
2,056 sq. ft.
8 Boulevard Walk Downtown Dubai
Excellent valueKhurram J ameel Lodhi(Ref No. AP329322)
AE D 1,250,000Studio
543 sq. ft.
Zanzebeel 2Downtown Dubai
A motivated sellerAnuradha Sanjay Chaudhri(Ref N o. AP331662)
AED 2,000,0001 BR
954 sq. ft.
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Downtown for rent
Burj Khalifa
2,053 sq. ft.2 BRDowntown Dubai
Experi ence heights of luxury Y ichin Tsen
(Ref No. AP331755)
AED 280,000 The Residences W3 (Tower 1)Downtown Dubai
Central and prestigious locationMohammad Mukr am
(Ref No. AP 318870)
AED 190,0002 BR
1,367 sq. ft.
Zaafaran 4Downtown Dubai
Excellent valueWael Faidi(Ref No. AP283969)
AE D 175,0002 BR
1,269 sq. ft.
South Ridge 5Downtown Dubai
Amazing valueMohammad Mukr am(Ref N o. AP299901)
AE D 210,0002 BR
1,444 sq. ft.
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Palm Jumeirah for saleLive a life of luxury on Palm J umeirah, a manmade archipelago famous for its unique design, unrivalled views and first-class
facilities. Villas for sale on one of the fronds come with their very own private beach, for the ultimate beachfront lifestyle.
Oceana - CaribbeanPalm J umeirah
Uncompromising luxuryNina Pekina
(Ref No. AP291129)
AED 4,600,0002 BR
1,709 sq. ft .
Tiara - TanzanitePalm J umeirah
A prestigious addressDaniela Simona Cosnita
(Ref No. AP317371)
AED 2,690,0001 BR
1,333 sq. ft.
Al Anbara (B12)
2,218 sq. ft .3 BRPalm J umeirah
Affordable luxurySoheila A ramnia
(Ref No. AP325950)
AED 3,400,000
Marina Residence 4Palm J umeirah
A prestigious addressFabio Lombardi(Ref No. AP285108)
AED 6,600,0003 BR
4,053 sq. ft.
C Frond (Hilali Vil las)Palm J umeirah
Experience the height of luxuryIvana Stanisic(Ref No. VI331867)
AE D 45,000,0007 BR
10,000 sq. ft .
D Frond (Barhi Vi llas)Palm J umeirah
The jewel in the crownSharon Sweet(Ref No. VI 326786)
AED 12,900,0004 BR
5,300 sq. ft.
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Palm Jumeirah for rent
Al Khushkar (B20)
1,582 sq. ft.2 BRPalm J umeirah
A desir able addressSharon Sweet
(Ref No. AP246867)
AED 180,000 L Frond (Fara Villas)Palm J umeirah
A prestigious addressAli Tabrizi
(Ref No. V I 264795)
AE D 1,100,0006 BR
7,000 sq. ft.
Al Habool (B11)Palm J umeirah
Fully furnished with style and classNina Pekina(Ref N o. AP 261484)
AED 155,0002 BR
1,589 sq. ft.
Golden Mile B7Palm J umeirah
A desir able addressSharon Sweet(Ref N o. AP 301565)
AED 185,0002 BR
1,787 sq. ft.
Al Khudrawi (B6)Palm J umeirah
A prestigious addressI zabela Matyjaszek(Ref N o. AP 331043)
AED 230,0003 BR
2,181 sq. ft .
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Jumeirah Lake Towers for saleResidents can enjoy views of the lakes or park from these high-rise apartments in J LT, as well as a range of amenities
nearby, with grocery shops, caf és, restaurants, salons, health clubs and nurseries lining the waterfront promenades.
Lake View Tower J umeirah Lake Towers
High rental yieldsFabio Lombardi
(Ref No. AP235126)
AE D 810,000Studio
424 sq. ft.
Goldcrest Executive J umeirah Lake Towers
Dynamic envir onment Tatyana Drigaylo
(Ref No. AP331225)
AED 800,000Studio
368 sq. ft.
Green Lakes Tower 2
1,680 sq. ft.2 BR J umeirah Lake Towers
Excellent fi nishMicky Soni
(Ref No. AP309491)
AED 2,500,000
Concorde Tower J umeirah Lake Towers
One of the Best Deals on the MarketMuhammad Faheem Sadiq(Ref No. AP329775)
AED 930,0001 BR
675 sq. ft .
Lake City Tower J umeirah Lake Towers
Live closer to work J awad Motiwala(Ref No. AP240074)
AE D 1,020,0001 BR
700 sq. ft.
Concorde Tower J umeirah Lake Towers
Landmark property J ulieta Ki tova(Ref No. AP303442)
AE D 1,225,0001 BR
826 sq. ft.
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Jumeirah Lake Towers for rent
Saba Tower 2
1,250 sq. ft.2 BR J umeirah Lake Towers
Affordable luxuryVeerta L aul
(Ref No. AP321777)
AED 140,000 Laguna Tower (Mövenpick Hotel and R esidence) J umeirah Lake Towers
A prestigious addressBehzad Torabi
(Ref No. AP 332112)
AED 125,0001 BR
1,083 sq. ft.
J umeirah Bay Tower (X1) J umeirah Lake Towers
Open to offers J uli eta Ki tova(Ref N o. AP301243)
AED 140,0002 BR
1,489 sq. ft.
Palladium J umeirah Lake Towers
Pr emier l ocationAsif Shah(Ref No. AP299777)
AED 130,0002 BR
1,187 sq. ft .
Al Seef 3 J umeirah Lake Towers
Spacious li vingMuneeb K han M ohammed(Ref No. AP331739)
AE D 175,0002 BR
2,044 sq. ft.
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JVC & JVTFamil ies should consider J umeirah Village Circle and J umeirah Village Triangle as ideal communities to move to, with large
villas and townhouses on offer at affordable prices, safe neighbourhoods, quiet parks and convenient access into the city.
Arabian Townhouse J umeirah Vil lage T ri angle
Ambitious initi ativeRoy Yacoub
(Ref No. TH330597)
AED 2,800,0002 BR
3,211 sq. ft .
Florence 2 J umeirah Vil lage Cir cle
A motivated sellerGulshan Ara
(Ref N o. AP305131)
AED 890,0001 BR
956 sq. ft.
Rose 1
883 sq. ft.1 BR J umeirah Vil lage Cir cle
Amazing capital growthMoin J ehanzeb
(Ref No. APM292187)
AED 805,000
Seasons Community - Summer J umeirah Vil lage Cir cle
Brand new luxury apartmentsRahab Nicar(Ref No. AP326489)
AED 60,0001 BR
653 sq. ft.
Arabian Villas J umeirah Vil lage T ri angle
Excellent valueKhurram J ameel Lodhi(Ref No. VI 329325)
AED 3,400,0002 BR
2,669 sq. ft.
Mediterranean Villas J umeirah Vil lage T ri angle
A stunning family homeMuneeb Khan M ohammed(Ref N o. VI 332111)
AED 165,0002 BR
2,690 sq. ft.
Mediterranean Townhouse J umeirah Vil lage T ri angle
A motivated sellerMicky Soni(Ref No. TH332084)
AED 2,500,0002 BR
2,992 sq. ft.
J VC - Vil las J umeirah Vil lage Cir cle
A great family optionGulshan Ara(Ref No. VI 332285)
AED 160,0002 BR
2,690 sq. ft.
Mediterranean Villas J umeirah Vil lage T ri angle
Amazing valueAmit Laul(Ref No. VI 331970)
AED 240,0005 BR
6,778 sq. ft .
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Dubailand for saleSet to become a hub for tourism in the future, Dubailand is a multi-faceted district with a number of unique communities,
from the luxurious eco-friendly homes in Al Barari to the family-friendly sports-focused areas of Motor City and Sports City.
Golf View ResidenceDubai Sports City
Li ve with a view to inspire J uli ana Grebenchshikova
(Ref No. AP285803)
AED 3,900,0004 BR
4,906 sq. ft.
TownhouseGreen Community - DI P
Fr iendly neighborhoodAbi Odimayo
(Ref No. VI 3138)
AED 3,800,0003 BR
4,237 sq. ft.
Garden East Apartments
1,862 sq. ft.2 BRGreen Community - DI P
Assured rental incomeNicole Burt
(Ref No. AP3422)
AE D 2,100,000
Private Vill a The Vil la
Elegant interiorsSuraiya Nawab(Ref No. VI329891)
AED 5,600,0004 BR
5,041 sq. ft .
PO ApartmentsArjan
Amazing valueDarko Dumancic(Ref No. AP328015)
AED 550,000Studio
460 sq. ft.
TownhouseGreen Community - DI P
Premier locationVictoria Rushton(Ref No. VI 2994)
AED 3,999,0003 BR
4,176 sq. ft.
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The Greens The Greens is a haven for couples, families and dog walkers, with tree-lined paths winding through the complex of low-rise
apartments, a vibrant community centre with shops and caf és, and lovely views across the neighbouring Emirates Golf Club.
Al Sidir 2 The Greens
Modern living at its bestBilal K han
(Ref N o. AP 331671)
AED 2,900,0003 BR