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3 HOME TRUTHS The property news you need to make informed decisions.

RECOMMENDED PROPERTIES14 The market’s best buys picked out.

16 PALM JUMEIRAH Check out the spacious apartments at Al Basri on p16.

September 2009

This magazine is designed to be an easy-to use guide to buying or renting a home or commercial space in Dubai and across the UAE. On page 12 you will find our map, which breaks the city into 15 separate districts: after the map you’ll find the listings broken down by district. In each district, properties which are for sale are listed before those for rent, with each then sorted by area, price and availability. Throughout each district are this month’s featured properties, defined by their large pictures. For more listings, visit the Better Homes website at www.bhomes.com. Happy hunting!

DUBAILAND Flip to p28 to check out a beautifully-designed Green Community apartment.27

DOWNTOWN 32 Rent a three bedroom spot at Business Bay for only 170k a year - see p32.

INTERNATIONAL CITY36 Outstanding deals at Silicon Oasis and International City.

MARINA EMIRATES LIVING A Marina Heights 3 bed for AED2.8mn on p20.19

37 SHORT-TERM RENTALS High quality amenities, zero hassle: read on...

ABU DHABI The capital’s heating up with the release of Al Reef: pick your new home now.39

SHARJAH & NORTHERN EMIRATES 42 Top spots at Al Hamra Village.

COMMERCIAL ZONE45 Need new premises for your business? Look no further...

BETTER INTERIORS51 Cool kettles plus how to make the ultimate kids’ bedroom.

BETTER COMMUNITIES60 Ket contacts for easy living in the Emirates.

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Yansoon, Downtown Burj Dubai: home of your new business sart-up?

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IN FOR A POUND The Sovereign Group have released an interesting survey this month which points to the emergence of a new wave of investment in offshore property by ‘UK tax refugees’, prompted by increases in top rate tax in the country. Sovereign have collated compelling evidence to show that property markets of offshore tax jurisdictions within easy reach of the UK are being fuelled by an ‘exodus from harsh UK tax rises’ (see sovereigngroup.com for full report). Howard Bilton, Chairman of The Sovereign Group said, ‘For many months now, 20% of all new business at our London office has been from wealthy individuals looking to move offshore to escape… increasingly harsh tax rises.’ Perhaps some of this fleeing property money might make its way to the UAE?

NEW SURVEY

There was some great news last month for any budding entrepreneurs looking to start up a business in the UAE, as the minimum capital requirement for setting up a company was dropped. Previously you had to have a minimum of AED 150,000 (or AED300,000 in Dubai) in the bank to set up a new company in the UAE, but the amendment of federal law number 8 through a decree by The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan now makes it much cheaper to get your business idea off the ground.

The amendment is a great move in terms of increasing the competitiveness of the country’s economy and stimulating investment in the local market. It should particularly help smaller and middle-sized enterprises, keeping bureaucracy for new start-ups to a minimum. It should also boost the country’s rating on the global ‘Ease of Doing Business’ report by the World

Bank, encouraging foreign investment. The freeing-up of start-up capital

represented by this move also means, of course, that when you decide to start your new business, you can concentrate on more interesting things than bank guarantees – the location and design of your new office space, for example. Flip to the Commercial section on p45 to start researching the location of your new business. You’ll find an outstanding range of office buildings and retail areas, with some particularly intriguing deals on offer in Business Bay, Jumeirah Lake Towers (particularly Saba Tower and Reef Tower), TECOM (the Grosvenor Business Tower’s a beauty) and in Yansoon in Downtown Burj Dubai. And if you want to assess the market at a glance and compare some prices, turn to ‘Commercial Breakdown’ (p49) where you can get an instant overview of current market prices. Entrepreneurs, now is your time!

CAPITAL GAINSThe local business scene receives a shot in the arm from the federal government…

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So what’s so special about Al Reef?It’s an incredibly exciting development in Abu Dhabi, and its first units are about to be handed over.

Where is it located?It’s near the airport, not far from Al Raha Beach and on the road to Shahama City. It’s fantastically positioned so residents can get out to Dubai or Al Ain in under an hour.

What sort of accommodation is on offer?There’s a mix of one, two and three bedroom apartments, of up to 125 metres squared, some with private courtyards and gardens, and most with lovely balconies. The apartment buildings themselves are low rise – six stories maximum – so they’re on a very ‘human’ scale, rather than being huge towering beasts.

And what are the facilities like?There are gyms, pools and dedicated play areas for kids, plus social and shopping

facilities. And there’s plenty of parking – no fighting for a space here. The whole community is criss-crossed with walkways, and dotted with playing fields and dedicated areas for barbecuing. Finally, there’s the Town Square, home to a medical centre, school, health club and stores.

I’m not really after an apartment – I want a stand-alone place.Then check out the Al Reef townhouses and semi-detached villas, with up to five bedrooms, and as much as 400 square metres of space for the ‘Signature Villas’.

What do they look like?They’re decked out in one of four different styles – Mediterranean, Desert, Arabic and Contemporary.

The Mediterranean villas have lovely timber shutters and terracotta tiles, the Desert villas are decorated in simple, sandy tones, the Arabic villas have beautiful open rooftops and the Contemporary options have striking glass and metal balustrades.

Sounds good – how do I find out more?Flip to the Abu Dhabi section to see what we have on offer, then call us up to get further information.

LOAN RANGERFound your dream property and need to sort out a mortgage? Look no further...

FINANCE

BANK RATE MIN.DEPOSIT DURATION PROCESSING FEE REDEMPTION FEE CONTACT

ADCB 8.75% - 9.75% 15% 25 YEARS 1% NO CAPP FROM 2% 04 398 1886

ABU DHABI FINANCE 8.5% - 9% 15% 30 YEARS 0.75% IF PAID UPFRONT 2% OWN FUNDS4% BUY OUT 04 398 1886

BARCLAYS UP TO 9.5% 40% ONLY COMPLETED PROJECTS 25 YEARS 1% CAPPED AT 30,000 AED 1-5% 04 398 1886

DUBAI BANK 9.15% 30% 20 YEARS 1.0% CAPPED AT 15,000 AED 0% 04 398 1886

DUBAI ISLAMIC BANK 7.75% - 8.5% 20% TO 30% 20-25 YEARS 1.25% CAPPED AT 25,000 AED 2% CLOSING4% BUY OUT 04 398 1886

HSBC 6.95% TO 9.5% 25% 25 YEARS 1% MIN 5,000 AED 3% OF BUY OUT 2,500 AED OWN FDS 04 398 1886

LLOYDS 8.50% 50% VILLAS 20 YEARS 1% 0% 04 398 1886

MASHREQ 7.99% TO 8.25% 25% TO 50% 20 YEARS 1% CAPPED AT 25,000 AED 1% BEFORE 2 YEARS3% BUY OUT 04 398 1886

EMIRATES NBD 6.68% 20% TO 25% 20 TO 25 YRS 1% MIN 5,000 AED 1-3% 04 398 1886

NOOR ISLAMIC BANK 9% TO 9.5% 15% TO 25% 20 TO 25 YRS 1% CAPPED AT 30,000 AED 2% OWN FUNDS3% BUY OUT 04 398 1886

RAKBANK 7.49% TO 10.6% 20% TO 30% 25 YEARS 1% MAX 30 000 AED 1-3% 04 398 1886

STANDARD CHARTERED 7.05% TO 8.5% 25% 25 YEARS 1% OF L/A 2% 04 398 1886

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JANNIE BIDDULPHJannie is a Residential Sales and Leasing Manager with a keen eye for any new trends emerging in the market.

What are your general predictions about Cityscape Dubai this year?

RYAN MAHONEY Cityscape will not be nearly as big as it was last year, for obvious reasons. However, it is still likely to be the world’s largest property exhibition. Cityscape Dubai 2008 was considered by many to be the final round of applause for Dubai’s real estate bonanza before the market crashed. Twelve months on, Cityscape 2009 may well emphasize the recent stabilisation of the property market, where sale prices have generally stopped falling and the long road to recovery can now begin. This year, the event will be a far more subdued affair than in previous years but an important milestone for the market and still the leading industry event.

Is lending becoming more readily available? And what is your take on the

direction of interest rates? CHRIS GREEN There is a trend towards lending more readily and this has been improving slowly over the past two months, however the criteria against which the banks make their final credit decisions remain by and large inflexible. If you read all the adverts in the papers you would think that banks are lending to everyone. What you do not see is that loan to values still remain a key issue as not everyone has 25% deposit even though the banks state that they lend up to 85%. In reality this does not always occur. Often it is not because the banks will not give the 85%, but because the property valuation

remains lower than the selling price and the banks lend based on 85% of the valuation. What is very heartening to see is that the banks are coming out with some novel products, and offering some very decent interest rates for those who want to switch their mortgages to another lender. As we move toward the end of the third quarter, the signs are promising, but I do not believe that it will be business as usual until 2010, at least. Interest rates are under pressure from all sectors and we should see them moving downwards. Already we are being able to offer clients a “Switch and Save” product offering at an excellent interest rate of 6.5% and even down as low as 6.25% when all conditions prevail. That’s very competitive and more and more lenders need to meet these standards. We also expect to see two important things happening. First, loan-to-value levels and the actual property valuation will start matching up and as soon as that starts happening a true 75% LTV mortgage will be available to everyday property buyers. Second, with the central bank’s involvement in EIBOR control we can expect to see fairer and more realistic interest rates from the lenders, who all generally have their own way of setting internal rates and thus we expect rates to fall further.

Which areas are witnessing most transactions? Are there any new

buying trends in the ‘new’ Dubai zones?JANNIE BIDDULPH The past 3 months have seen a significant increase in sales transactions compared to the past 6 months, as property prices hit bottom. This was to be expected as the market sentiment had changed somewhat from the gloomy days of Q4 08 and Q1 09. Stabilization is now the buzzword as the market is trying to bounce back, and end-users with cash in hand have made a strong appearance. The Marina Emirates Living District, is by far the most sought after, recording a 65-70% share of all transactions. There are no clear signs of any new trends; however a large number of Open Hoses are still the focus for most brokerages. We have seen some minor success with auctions, and we have witnessed some rent-to-own options. In the Marina, finished stock from Emaar has been high on the list. Although banks are still very tight, there is some light at the end of the tunnel with an increase of about 8-10% in mortgage lending. Most importantly, we have witnessed the return of the cash buyer as we believe most prices have now reached their lowest levels, and those buyers who perhaps missed out at launch of these projects in 2004/5 have now purchased, in spite of the cheaper rental options.

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

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

CHRIS GREEN Is the Managing Director of Independent Finance and an expert on investments and the real estate market.

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

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September 2009

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RENTALS

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

MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

DUBAILAND DISTRICT

Arabian Ranches 85,000 450,000 193,425 30 76 57

Dubai Investment Park 180,000 270,000 217,381 39 52 45

MARINA EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

Barsha 153,813 1,000,000 272,601 35 67 54

Dubai Marina 220,000 250,000 235,000 88 95 92

Emirates Living 60,000 1,100,000 192,873 26 91 59

Jumeirah Islands 270,000 300,000 286,667 49 56 54

MIRDIF DISTRICT Mirdif 75,000 180,000 121,741 27 83 50

DEIRA DISTRICT Deira 160,000 170,000 164,500 57 61 59

Garhoud 190,000 190,000 190,000 79 79 79

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Downtown Burj Dubai 140,000 264,000 202,000 68 114 91

JUMEIRAH DISTRICT Jumeirah 180,000 450,000 316,897 50 86 68

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT The Palm Jumeirah 350,000 650,000 460,667 43 86 69

MEYDAN DISTRICT Al Quoz 100,000 150,000 116,667 83 89 85

ABU DHABI Al Reef 180,000 320,000 233,333 83 98 89

Mohammed Bin Zayed City 220,000 280,000 250,000 73 82 75

SHARJAH Shargan 175,000 175,000 175,000 44 44 44

VILLASSALES


MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT


Al Furjan 2,694,636 10,861,196 7,489,240 1,039 1,941 1,602

Dubai Marina 2,600,000 2,600,000 2,600,000 1,047 1,047 1,047

Emirates Living 1,400,001 7,665,145 3,426,281 728 1,760 1,083

Jumeirah Park 2,745,000 8,085,500 3,868,450 787 1,724 1,078

Jumeirah Village 894,143 2,781,000 1,934,325 547 1,033 732

Sufouh 7,469,560 7,469,560 7,469,560 1,524 1,524 1,524

DUBAILAND DISTRICT Arabian Ranches 1,596,500 10,300,000 3,963,140 776 1,691 1,128

Dubailand 1,854,000 8,240,000 4,587,966 658 1,876 1,141

Jumeirah Golf Estates 5,665,000 10,235,625 7,786,510 1,370 1,989 1,739

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Business Bay 6,695,000 7,500,017 7,097,509 888 1,216 1,052

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT The Palm Jumeirah 6,489,000 10,815,000 8,480,333 1,282 1,850 1,585

ABU DHABI Al Raha Beach 4,474,126 9,253,030 6,701,056 1,122 2,370 1,629

Al Raha Gardens 3,100,000 3,100,000 3,100,000 1,126 1,126 1,126

Al Reef 1,155,401 3,502,000 1,816,306 577 1,112 759

Al Reem Island 4,620,230 4,620,230 4,620,230 1,501 1,501 1,501

AJMAN

Ajman Uptown 706,400 945,540 868,245 417 669 568

Emirates City 1,376,061 1,376,061 1,376,061 475 475 475

RAS AL KHAIMAH Al Hamra Village 973,350 3,605,000 1,849,470 568 1,516 909

The Cove 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 806 806 806

UMM AL QUWAIN DISTRICT Umm Al Quwain Marina 2,258,495 2,258,495 2,258,495 653 653 653

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SALES


MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

DUBAILAND DISTRICT Dubai Investment Park 375,000 2,768,640 1,007,322 641 1,327 921

Dubailand 384,979 3,796,471 1,019,397 662 2,943 998


Discovery Gardens 333,720 1,133,000 591,062 590 1,367 821

Dubai Marina 438,000 10,300,000 2,196,659 719 2,678 1,389

Emirates Living 1,030,000 2,472,000 1,841,905 1,171 1,776 1,396

Jumeirah Heights 1,397,000 3,827,480 2,597,423 1,062 1,753 1,486

Jumeirah Lake Towers 412,727 3,399,000 1,188,328 605 2,213 1,079

Jumeirah Village 408,256 3,629,308 1,090,426 669 2,855 1,274

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT The Palm Jumeirah 1,442,000 6,386,000 3,718,781 838 3,297 1,796

WATERFRONT DISTRICT Dubai Waterfront 1,987,970 2,266,000 2,126,985 1,743 1,971 1,857

INTERNATIONAL CITY DISTRICT Dubai Silicon Oasis 290,400 2,237,304 942,045 712 1,389 935

International City 250,000 1,236,000 543,311 447 771 607

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Business Bay 700,000 4,568,050 2,029,490 779 3,398 1,443

DIFC 2,243,340 4,995,500 3,306,300 1,760 3,372 2,726

LAGOONS DISTRICT The Lagoons 2,215,262 2,522,387 2,368,825 1,247 1,474 1,361

MIRDIF DISTRICT Mirdif 1,390,500 1,390,500 1,390,500 890 890 890

ABU DHABI Al Raha Beach 836,154 7,274,058 2,617,724 1,006 2,559 1,669

Al Reef 600,819 1,390,500 1,086,957 798 1,288 1,085

Al Reef Down Town 645,101 2,996,682 1,524,362 769 1,339 967

SHARJAH Al Khan 767,350 1,258,400 1,004,409 469 576 508

Al Mamzar 750,454 750,454 750,454 380 380 380

AJMAN Emirates City 344,880 360,500 352,690 395 417 406

RAS AL KHAIMAH Al Hamra Village 310,524 1,287,500 665,565 504 1,254 815

Marjan Island 540,750 2,947,860 1,542,052 1,136 3,159 1,689

APARTMENTS

RENTALS


MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

BUR DUBAI DISTRICT Bur Dubai 44,940 400,000 120,516 41 87 54

Dubai Healthcare City 84,000 110,000 100,400 85 130 102

DEIRA DISTRICT Al Nahda 40,000 60,000 46,107 23 66 42

Deira 75,600 150,000 94,838 51 109 80

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Business Bay 170,000 170,000 170,000 79 79 79

Downtown Burj Dubai 60,000 250,000 113,282 31 170 100

DUBAILAND DISTRICT Dubai Investment Park 40,000 180,000 81,944 43 91 71

Dubailand 45,000 180,000 92,250 32 76 52



Discovery Gardens 25,000 100,000 50,003 28 100 64

Dubai Marina 45,000 550,000 121,018 37 169 88

Emirates Living 50,000 190,000 124,545 47 150 98

INTERNATIONAL CITY DISTRICT Dubai Silicon Oasis 55,000 85,000 82,500 52 69 61

International City 28,000 70,000 47,253 25 98 60

MIRDIF DISTRICT Mirdif 50,000 115,000 93,000 57 116 76

Warqaa 49,500 90,000 63,083 63 130 88

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT The Palm Jumeirah 90,000 250,000 171,411 51 139 96

ABU DHABI Mohammed Bin Zayed City 180,000 180,000 180,000 64 64 64

SHARJAH Al Khan 36,750 95,000 67,269 33 65 51

Al Majara 57,000 76,000 63,333 69 75 71

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Nayla Al Khaja is founder of D-Seven (d-seven.com), a successful film production company based in Dubai Media City. She was born and brought up in Dubai and her family have a beautiful home at Jumeirah Beach Residence.

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE

In which area of Dubai were you brought up?I was brought up in Deira, behind Al Ghurair Centre, close to the Fish Roundabout. I love that roundabout – the fish have managed to survive the whole evolution of the city intact.

And which areas of Dubai excite you the most from an architectural and development point of view?There are a lot of places with really interesting aesthetic values. I’m completely in love with the view at night from the Creek – I like the contrast you get there between the old and the new. One of my favourite buildings is the old National Bank of Dubai, it’s beautiful. I also like Madinat Jumeirah’s interior – it’s a nice take on traditional style. And I like the layout of the developments around the Montgomerie – they’re not ‘copy and pasted’, and they feel really substantial.

When did your family get the place in Jumeirah Beach Residence?They got it three years ago. It’s in the Murjan Tower, and it’s beautiful – our loft apartment is right on the beach and the whole living room has a beach view, it’s like looking at a postcard out of the window. It’s really serene.

And how did you set about decorating it?I love what my father did to the loft – it was his idea and it was designed by my brother, and accessorised by me and my step mother. My brother came up with a contemporary concept that works really nicely.

What are your favourite elements of Jumeirah Beach Residence?It has a relaxed feel and a lot of atmosphere. During Ramadan there are tons of restaurants you can go to for Iftar– it’s got a lot more shopping and restaurants than a lot of other developments around the city.

And what are your favourite stores and restaurants on The Walk?I like the Turkish restaurant, Kosebasi, and I also like one of the Indian places, which I find quite exotic. And there’s a really cool gallery on The Walk, where you can buy lovely vintage artwork and pictures.

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Where do you go for exercise at JBR? My father has his own gym in another house, and he works out there. He’s really fit, he could run for an hour and not get exhausted! He’s an entrepreneur, just like the rest of my immediate family and he likes to keep himself in shape.

Do you find Jumeirah Beach Residence a sociable area?Yeah I think so, it has a lot of really nice people, and there’s a really laidback feel about the communal areas. But we also stay in a lot – we have a massive TV in the loft, and we like to have big movie nights at home.

What would you like to see introduced to Jumeirah Beach Residence?At the moment, with the weather being so hot, there’s nothing much to add. But when the weather’s better, it would be really nice if they introduced some workshops – painting workshops, maybe some sports events on the beach, things that people can engage in. It would be really interesting to have things going on on the sidewalk – they could have artists and interesting people out there putting on workshops for the community. I also like the idea of a hotdog stand like the ones you get in Canada.

Is it tough getting in to work at Media City in the mornings? No not at all, the traffic’s absolutely fine, it doesn’t take long.

D-Seven is based in the CNN building in Media City – what made you choose that?It’s an amazing building to be in. Firstly because it’s the headquarters of Dubai Media City management so if you’ve got any issues they’re just downstairs. Second, it’s a bit like having a branded building because of the CNN association. Third, I love my office - the interior design is by an Iranian guy, he did a fabulous job, it’s beautiful. And finally Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) has its offices in our building, which is perfect.

Have you invested in property elsewhere in Dubai? Not yet, but I’m looking into it, although I don’t know exactly where or when. Maybe in March next year…

“During Ramadan there are tons of restaurants you can go to for Iftar– JBR has a lot more shopping and restaurants than a lot of other developments around the city...”

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MEYDAN DISTRICTMeydan district includes Nad Al Sheba, best known for its racecourse and as the venue of the Dubai World Cup. It’s also home to Meydan City, which when com-pleted will be a mixed use area with a long stretch of waterfront with berths and yachts. The Meydan District 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 con-taining life-size replicas

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

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

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

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 Interna-tional Financial Centre , the world’s newest finan-cial centre. Finally there is Downtown Burj Dubai, a prestigious neighbour-hood built around Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest tower and featuring around 30,000 houses, nine hotels, parkland area, 19 residential tow-ers, the Dubai Mall and the Burj Lake.

MARINA EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICTAt the heart of this district is Dubai Marina, with over 200 towers. Then there’s the gated community of Emirates Hills, with its lush landscaping and world-class Montgom-erie 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. An-other standout is Discov-ery Gardens, a 420,000 square metre develop-ment with multi-sized apartments. Jumeirah Islands is a self-con-tained community of 50 islands with homes in one of four architectural themes, all with their own pools. Jumeirah Park, meanwhile, is a

family-orientated com-munity spreading over 370 hectares. It has more than 2,000 villas combined with expansive parks and green spaces. Finishing off the mix are The Dubai Pearl and the freezones of TECOM and Dubai Media City.

MIRDIF DISTRICTA small but rapidly grow-ing residential area com-prised 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, compris-ing 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.

DISTRICTS AND DEVELOPMENTSTo help you target your property search as effectively as possible, we’ve split the city into 15 distinct districts (see p12 for map showing exactly how we’ve divided it up).

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DIFCPARK TOWER AAn iconic masterpiece 1,775 sq. ft. 18th floor, Ready December 2009 Fariba Babaei (Ref # AP71211)

AED 4,388,0642 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSWIND TOWER 1A desirable address 902 sq. ft. 26th floor, Ready December 2009 Stephanie Paaske (Ref # AP247389)

AED 918,5541 BRJUMEIRAH ISLANDS

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

AED 6,195,7004 BR JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

LAKE TERRACEPremier location 764 sq. ft. 30th floor, Ready Now Farzin Pouyan (Ref # AP76001)

AED 875,5001 BR

INTERNATIONAL CITYAL JAWZAAPrized location 538 sq. ft. 4th floor, Ready August 2009 Melanie Mouton (Ref # AP64187)

AED 383,476ST JUMEIRAH ISLANDS

CLUSTER 21Affordable luxury 5,144 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Farzin Pouyan (Ref # VI258477)

AED 6,180,0004 BRARABIAN RANCHES

MIRADOR PHASE 1Close to all amenities 3,458 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Shervin Pouyan (Ref # VI258222)

AED 4,120,0004 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIKAMOON 2Wide range of retail, entertainment and dining 1,418 sq. ft. 2nd floor, Ready Now Valerie Rivas (Ref # AP259854)

AED 1,978,5152 BR DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

TAJER RESIDENCESHigh quality interiors 1,286 sq. ft. 9th floor, Ready Now Fadi El Fares (Ref # AP244876)

AED 3,090,0002 BR

DIFCLIBERTY HOUSEHome to some of the finest corporate offices 448 sq. ft. 24th floor, Ready Now Deborah Staines (Ref # AP250963)

AED 999,100ST

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THE SPRINGSSPRINGS 11A great family option 2,274 sq. ft. Semi Detached, Ready Now Ammar Omran (Ref # VI260044)

AED 2,060,0003 BR

THE VIEWSTHE FAIRWAYSMagnificent golf course views 839 sq. ft. 12th floor, Ready Now Philip Whittam (Ref # AP29613)

AED 1,287,5001 BR

THE VIEWSARNOAmazing value 1,102 sq. ft. G floor, Ready Now Rabih Hankir (Ref # AP256302)

AED 1,442,0002 BR

STJUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSWIND TOWER 1Superior location 391 sq. ft. 9th floor, Ready December 2009 Stephanie Paaske (Ref # AP247390)

AED 444,8571 BRMARINA PROMENADE

SHEMARAA motivated seller! 895 sq. ft. 30th floor, Ready Now Belinda Muller (Ref # AP75058)

AED 1,500,455

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THE GREENSAL SIDIR 1Friendly neighborhood 1,620 sq. ft. 2nd floor, Ready Now Amine Issa (Ref # AP246365)

AED 1,802,5003 BR

THE PALM JUMEIRAHAL NABAT (B15)Property at budget prices 2,120 sq. ft. 3rd floor, Ready Now Ali Tabrizi (Ref # AP73476)

AED 3,914,0003 BR

THE MEADOWSMEADOWS 9 PHASE 2Amazing value 3,626 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Rabih Hankir (Ref # VI260058)

AED 3,919,1504 BRTHE MEADOWS

MEADOWS 4 PHASE 3One of the Best Deals in the Market 4,924 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Paul Musson (Ref # VI256567)

AED 5,407,5007 BRTHE GREENS

AL VIEWS 1Enjoy life with style 1,623 sq. ft. 2nd floor, Ready Now Ammar Omran (Ref # AP257264)

AED 1,905,5003 BR

THE SPRINGSSPRINGS 15Ready to move in 2,274 sq. ft. Ready Now Sachin Das (Ref # VI260415)

AED 2,214,5003 BR

THE VIEWSTHE FAIRWAYS T2A motivated seller! 740 sq. ft. 7th floor, Ready Now Thomas Bunker (Ref # AP254621)

AED 1,071,0851 BR

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

AED 9,270,0004 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAH

E FROND (BUMAAN VILLAS)Matchless location 6,699 sq. ft. House, Ready Now Philip Whittam (Ref # VI237032)


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

AED 18,540,000

3 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHMARINA RESIDENCE 4Azure sky views 2,529 sq. ft. 4th floor, Ready October 2009 Jasmine Patel (Ref # AP249510)


MARINA RESIDENCE 5Ultra luxury units 1,808 sq. ft. 11th floor, Ready October 2009 Jasmine Patel (Ref # AP249429)


PALM JUMAIRAHA motivated seller! 7,000 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Ali Tabrizi (Ref # VI258086)

AED 18,540,000

3 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHAL BASRI (B1)Available finance options 2,184 sq. ft. 2nd floor, Ready Now Hannah Bakshani (Ref # AP254220)


AL BASRI (B1)A prestigious address 2,184 sq. ft. 12th floor, Ready Now Victor Witold Motak (Ref # AP254958)

AED 3,605,000

4 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHAL HABOOL (B20)Experience the height of luxury 5,563 sq. ft. Penthouse, 9th floor, Ready Now Fadi El Fares (Ref # AP218562)


D FROND (BARHI VILLAS)Live your Arabian dream 6,200 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Sandrine Loureiro (Ref # VI245603)

AED 12,360,000

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2 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHAL BASRI (B1)Enchanting seascape views 1,582 sq. ft. 5th floor, Ready Now Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM214364)

AED 28,0202 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAH

AL HABOOL (B20)A desirable address 1,646 sq. ft. 5th floor, Ready Now Wendy Hulbert (Ref # AP261484)

AED 150,000

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2 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHABU KEIBAL (B8)Amazing value 2,055 sq. ft. 2nd floor, Ready October 2009 Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP233065)


A FROND (FARDH VILLAS)A prestigious address 6,500 sq. ft. Detached, Ready Now Sharon Sweet (Ref # VI249087)

AED 400,000

2 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHAL ANBARA (B18)A desirable address 1,582 sq. ft. 4th floor, Ready Now Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP253251)


AL ANBARA (B18)Captivating environment 1,582 sq. ft. 5th floor, Ready Now Nicholas Winter (Ref # AP171679)

AED 180,000

2 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHAL BASRI (B1)Understated luxury 1,496 sq. ft. 4th floor, Ready Now Jodie Akeley (Ref # AP169394)

AED 135,000

3 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHAL HALLAWI (B14)Enjoy life with style 2,260 sq. ft. 1st floor, Ready Now Wendy Hulbert (Ref # AP65483)


AL HALLAWI (B14)Experience the height of luxury 744 sq. ft. G floor, Ready Now Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP252950)


AL HAMRI (B4)A prestigious address 2,055 sq. ft. 3rd floor, Ready Now Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP175409)

AED 210,000

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2 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHAL MSALLI (B17)Affordable luxury 1,646 sq. ft. 8th floor, Ready Now Marwan Tariq (Ref # APM257042)


AL HATIMI (B9)Affordable luxury 1,484 sq. ft. 5th floor, Ready Now Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP217297)


AL KHUSHKAR (B2)A prestigious address 2,260 sq. ft. 2nd floor, Ready Now Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP172806)

AED 175,000

3 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHAL SAROOD (B16)High-profile environment 2,152 sq. ft. 3rd floor, Ready Now Wendy Hulbert (Ref # AP169890)


AL SAROOD (B16)A desirable address 1,582 sq. ft. 3rd floor, Ready Now Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP253262)


AL TAMR (B12)Privileged location 1,184 sq. ft. 1st floor, Ready Now Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP179541)

AED 135,000

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1 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHDAS APARTMENTS (B19)A prestigious address 1,184 sq. ft. 9th floor, Ready Now Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP257297)


AL TAMR (B12)A prestigious address 2,184 sq. ft. Lofts, 5th floor, Ready Now Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP172488)


DAS APARTMENTS (B19)A prestigious address 2,260 sq. ft. 6th floor, Ready Now Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP253768)

AED 215,000

6 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHK FROND (KHISAB VILLAS)A prestigious address 7,000 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Sharon Sweet (Ref # VI256265)


KHUDRAWIOne of the Best Deals in the Market 1,184 sq. ft. 9th floor, Ready Now Katarina Geenen (Ref # AP172443)


O FROND (SAFAWI VILLAS)Premier location 7,000 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Sharon Sweet (Ref # VI177900)

AED 500,000



DUBAI MARINA

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A prestigious address 796 sq. ft. 22nd floor, Ready September 2009 Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP246636)

AED 1,431,700

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DUBAI MARINABAYSIDE RESIDENCEAffordable luxury 1,690 sq. ft. 19th floor, Ready Now Michelle Shepheard (Ref # AP66316)

AED 1,905,5002 BR

DUBAI MARINADORRA BAYSmart home living 1,234 sq. ft. 6th floor, Ready Now Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP57886)

AED 1,442,0002 BR

DUBAI MARINAAL MASSBest value 2,402 sq. ft. 3rd floor, Ready Now Svetlana Gorbach (Ref # AP255504)

AED 3,296,0003 BR

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DUBAI MARINAD.E.C TOWERAmazing value 638 sq. ft. 1st floor, Ready Now Martina Fella (Ref # AP258652)

AED 787,950ST DUBAI MARINA

D.E.C TOWER 2A motivated seller! 1,736 sq. ft. 22nd floor, Ready Now Patrice Hodge (Ref # AP256671)

AED 1,236,0002 BR

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DUBAI MARINAD.E.C TOWERCompetitive price, call now 638 sq. ft. P2 floor, Ready Now Svetlana Gorbach (Ref # AP256381)

AED 535,600ST

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DUBAI MARINAMARINA RESIDENCECompetitive price, call now 1,103 sq. ft. 4th floor, Ready Now Nathan Bennett (Ref # AP178939)

AED 1,390,5022 BR

DUBAI MARINAMARINASCAPE OCEANICUnderstated luxury 1,878 sq. ft. 29th floor, Ready Now Svetlana Gorbach (Ref # AP239544)

AED 2,575,0002 BR DUBAI MARINA

MARINASCAPE OCEANICSpectacular panoramas 1,862 sq. ft. 18th floor, Ready Now Victor Witold Motak (Ref # AP259646)

AED 2,523,5002 BR

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DUBAI MARINAMARINA RESIDENCESuperior location 1,103 sq. ft. 8th floor, Ready Now Nina Pekina (Ref # AP256159)

AED 1,236,0002 BRDUBAI MARINA

MARINA PINNACLEExperience heights of luxury 747 sq. ft. 12th floor, Ready June 2010 Liam Davorn (Ref # AP259273)

AED 978,5001 BR

DUBAI MARINAMARINA HEIGHTSDesigned and finished to the highest standards 1,721 sq. ft. 44th floor, Ready Now Nicole Burt (Ref # AP258607)

AED 2,800,0003 BR

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DUBAI MARINAMARINA VIEW TOWERS 2Direct marina views 643 sq. ft. 6th floor, Ready Now Jon Yarrow (Ref # AP249202)

AED 999,5121 BR

DUBAI MARINAMARINA HEIGHTSPanoramic view of Dubai’s impressive skyline 5,456 sq. ft. 52nd floor, Ready Now Marion Abuthina (Ref # AP66559)

AED 9,785,0005 BR

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Central and prestigious location 1,761 sq. ft. 25th floor, Ready Now Liam Davorn (Ref # AP247271)

AED 2,317,500

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DUBAI MARINA

THE POINT

Spectacular panoramas 1,109 sq. ft. 25th floor, Ready Now Liam Davorn (Ref # AP248718)

AED 1,999,999

2 BR

DUBAI MARINAYASSA prestigious address 1,576 sq. ft. 3rd floor, Ready Now Amalia Paraschiv (Ref # AP260269)

AED 2,266,0002 BR


DUBAI MARINATHE ADDRESSA motivated seller! 847 sq. ft. 28th floor, Ready Now Gibran Bukhari (Ref # AP253020)

AED 3,211,9511 BR

DUBAI MARINATHE ZENProperty at budget prices 1,608 sq. ft. 1st floor, Ready Now Nicole Burt (Ref # AP256545)

AED 1,339,0002 BR

DUBAI MARINATHE POINTSpectacular panoramas 1,206 sq. ft. 18th floor, Ready Now Stephanie Paaske (Ref # AP247645)

AED 1,442,0002 BR

DUBAI MARINATHE JEWELS TOWER JA desirable address 2,267 sq. ft. 3rd floor, Ready Now Rene Neil Dsouza (Ref # AP255420)

AED 2,060,0002 BRDUBAI MARINA

THE JEWELS TOWER KDirect marina views 2,295 sq. ft. 6th floor, Ready Now Jon Yarrow (Ref # AP247897)

AED 2,475,1612 BR

FEATURED

DUBAI MARINATHE ZENProperty at budget prices 2,192 sq. ft. 6th floor, Ready Now Nicole Burt (Ref # AP256813)

AED 1,602,6473 BR


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Looking to sell in Emirates Hills?As an expert consultant, Melanie has been successfully selling property in Emirates Hills since the community was launched. Better Homes has the UAE’s largest network of buyers and the most extensive marketing of any agency, helping you sell your villa faster at a comfortable price. Melanie would be happy to assist you with accurate property valuation and provide you with professional listing packages.

Benefit from over two decades of UAE property experience and the most professional team in the region.

As one of the most exclusive and prestigious communities in Dubai, Emirates Hills has always deserved special consideration.

bhomes.comMelanie Mouton +971 50 882 4180Specialist in Emirates Hills (RERA 1337)

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THE MEADOWSPHASE 1Great family home 4,045 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Nicole Burt (Ref # VI47418)

AED 4,090,0004 BRJUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

LAKE VIEW TOWERCompetitive price, call now 1,562 sq. ft. 33rd floor, Ready Now Svetlana Gorbach (Ref # AP253487)

AED 2,171,9872 BR

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCESADAF 4Super deluxe finishings 2,600 sq. ft. Lofts, 37th floor, Ready Now Stephanie Paaske (Ref # AP259382)

AED 3,749,2002 BREMIRATES HILLS

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

AED 56,444,0007 BR

EMIRATES HILLSHATTAN 3A motivated seller! 5,443 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # VI248821)

AED 7,210,0005 BR

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCESHAMS 2Beachfront living at an attractive price 1,990 sq. ft. 18th floor, Ready Now Nathan Bennett (Ref # AP257346)

AED 3,296,0003 BR

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EMIRATES HILLSPHASE 3The lap of luxury 34,091 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Melanie Mouton (Ref # VI226657)

AED 95,000,0938 BR

EMIRATES HILLSPHASE 1Excellent finish 8,400 sq. ft. Detached, Ready Now Liudmila Shapedko (Ref # VI257240)

AED 20,600,0006 BR

Looking to sell in Emirates Hills?As an expert consultant, Melanie has been successfully selling property in Emirates Hills since the community was launched. Better Homes has the UAE’s largest network of buyers and the most extensive marketing of any agency, helping you sell your villa faster at a comfortable price. Melanie would be happy to assist you with accurate property valuation and provide you with professional listing packages.

Benefit from over two decades of UAE property experience and the most professional team in the region.

As one of the most exclusive and prestigious communities in Dubai, Emirates Hills has always deserved special consideration.

bhomes.comMelanie Mouton +971 50 882 4180Specialist in Emirates Hills (RERA 1337)

RERA No 97

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September 2009

24 FOR RENT MARINA EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

DISCOVERY GARDENSBUILDING 90Best value 478 sq. ft. G floor, Ready Now Marwan Tariq (Ref # APM254396)

AED 6,990STDISCOVERY GARDENS

BUILDING 52Best value 478 sq. ft. G floor, Ready Now Marwan Tariq (Ref # APM254394)

AED 6,990ST

DISCOVERY GARDENSBUILDING 52Best value 474 sq. ft. G floor, Ready Now Marwan Tariq (Ref # APM254392)

AED 6,990STDISCOVERY GARDENS

BUILDING 103Property at budget prices 649 sq. ft. 5th floor, Ready Now Khushbu Bhatia (Ref # APM256230)

AED 5,490ST

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DUBAI MARINAAL SEEF TOWERA prestigious address 1,975 sq. ft. 5th floor, Ready Now Catherine Quadros (Ref # AP162069)

AED 130,0002 BR DUBAI MARINA

BEAUPORTSpectacular views 1,340 sq. ft. 5th floor, Ready Now Neva Watchorme (Ref # AP177056)

AED 150,0002 BR

DUBAI MARINAAL MASSStrategic location 2,229 sq. ft. 11th floor, Ready Now Neva Watchorme (Ref # AP159210)

AED 180,0003 BRDUBAI MARINA

AL FATTAN MARINE TOWERFabulous ocean views 2,222 sq. ft. 48th floor, Ready Now Stefania Dipaolo (Ref # AP257282)

AED 220,0003 BR

DUBAI MARINAAL MESK TOWERSpacious with great finishes 1,575 sq. ft. 21st floor, Ready Now Deepali Dhanrajani (Ref # AP260601)

AED 160,0002 BR

DUBAI MARINA

AL FATTAN MARINE TOWER

Experience heights of luxury 2,222 sq. ft. 47th floor, Ready Now Stefania Dipaolo (Ref # AP253459)

AED 220,000

3 BR



DUBAI MARINA

HORIZON TOWER

Dynamic development 2,230 sq. ft. 37th floor, Ready Now Darren Mcdonald (Ref # AP167844)

AED 200,000

4 BR

DUBAI MARINA

HORIZON TOWER

Dynamic development 2,272 sq. ft. 38th floor, Ready Now Darren Mcdonald (Ref # AP167849)

AED 200,000

4 BR

DUBAI MARINADREAMSAffordable luxury 5,000 sq. ft. Penthouse, 29th floor, Ready Now Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP254963)


DREAMSAffordable luxury 5,000 sq. ft. Penthouse, 29th floor, Ready Now Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP254964)


DREAMSAmazing value 1,479 sq. ft. 21st floor, Ready Now Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP226746)

AED 115,0002 BR

DUBAI MARINADREAMSAmazing value 1,471 sq. ft. 18th floor, Ready Now Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP226714)


DREAMSAmazing value 1,507 sq. ft. 4th floor, Ready Now Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP219956)


DELPHINEBest value 1,530 sq. ft. 1st floor, Ready Now Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM255543)

AED 20,0102 BR

DUBAI MARINAGULF NATIONALAmazing value 1,500 sq. ft. 7th floor, Ready Now Nicholas Winter (Ref # AP260364)

AED 100,0002 BR

DUBAI MARINAHORIZON TOWERInvigorating atmosphere 2,451 sq. ft. 23rd floor, Ready Now Darren Mcdonald (Ref # AP174848)

AED 220,0004 BR

DUBAI MARINADREAMSAmazing value 1,248 sq. ft. 16th floor, Ready Now Sharon Sweet (Ref # AP226671)

AED 105,0002 BR


DUBAI MARINA

HORIZON TOWER

Dynamic development 2,272 sq. ft. 41st floor, Ready Now Darren Mcdonald (Ref # AP167850)

AED 200,000

4 BR


September 2009

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCEBAHAR 2Self-contained development 1,280 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Kerr (Ref # AP258161)

AED 90,0001 BRJUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE

BAHAR 2Amazing value 1,377 sq. ft. 21st floor, Ready Now Robert Kerr (Ref # AP258169)

AED 127,0002 BREMIRATES LIVING

THE LINKS GOLF APARTMENTSMagnificent golf course views 826 sq. ft. 3rd floor, Ready Now Simran Sra (Ref # APM260386)

AED 9,5101 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGTHE LINKS CANAL APARTMENTSPrestigious urban development 426 sq. ft. 2nd floor, Ready Now Hannah Moody (Ref # AP262331)

AED 50,000STEMIRATES LIVING

MEADOWS 5Affordable luxury 4,932 sq. ft. Ready Now Brett Meadway (Ref # VI258023)

AED 450,0006 BREMIRATES LIVING

LINKS EASTStunning fully furnished apartment 1,334 sq. ft. 23rd floor, Ready Now Khushbu Bhatia (Ref # APM255169)

AED 19,9802 BR

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCEBAHAR 4Self-contained development 1,400 sq. ft. 17th floor, Ready Now Robert Kerr (Ref # AP250817)

AED 165,0002 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSGREEN LAKES TOWER 2Fully furnished apartment 1,330 sq. ft. 13th floor, Ready Now Catherine Quadros (Ref # AP237354)

AED 135,0002 BR JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

SABA TOWERAmazing value 470 sq. ft. 11th floor, Ready Now Monique Robinson (Ref # AP253374)

AED 50,000ST

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCEBAHAR 4Self-contained development 1,280 sq. ft. 5th floor, Ready Now Robert Kerr (Ref # AP250808)

AED 120,0001 BRJUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE

BAHAR 4Amazing value 2,000 sq. ft. 19th floor, Ready Now Robert Kerr (Ref # AP250827)

AED 185,0002 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSGREEN LAKES TOWER 1Brand new luxury apartments 1,570 sq. ft. 2nd floor, Ready Now Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM255015)

AED 12,0002 BR

26 FOR RENT MARINA EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT




ARABIAN RANCHESLA COLECCION 2Exceptional deal! 4,559 sq. ft. Ready Now Sachin Das (Ref # VI260715)


GAZELLE / AL REEM 3Ideal family living 2,789 sq. ft. Semi Detached, Ready Now Rene Neil Dsouza (Ref # VI55013)

AED 2,678,0003 BR

ARABIAN RANCHESGAZELLE / AL REEM 1Attractive investment opportunity 3,000 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready Now Rene Neil Dsouza (Ref # VI37720)


GAZELLE / AL REEM 1A place to call home 2,992 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready Now Philip Whittam (Ref # VI259677)


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

AED 3,914,0003 BR

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

AED 4,758,6005 BR

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

AED 12,313,5356 BR

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GREEN COMMUNITYEAST GARDEN - BLOCK GFriendly neighborhood 2,400 sq. ft. G floor, Ready Now Nicole Burt (Ref # AP2563)

AED 2,300,0003 BR

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GREEN COMMUNITYWEST GARDEN - BLOCK JCompetitive price, call now 1,852 sq. ft. 3rd floor, Ready Now Belinda Muller (Ref # AP255677)

AED 1,648,0002 BR

GREEN COMMUNITYWEST GARDEN - BLOCK HSunny, spacious apartment 979 sq. ft. 3rd floor, Ready Now Nicole Burt (Ref # AP3586)

AED 999,0001 BR

MOTOR CITYUPTOWN MOTORCITYInspection will impress 1,953 sq. ft. 5th floor, Ready Now Deborah Staines (Ref # AP237633)

AED 1,794,2602 BRMOTOR CITY

GREEN COMMUNITY MOTOR CITYAmazing value 4,467 sq. ft. 1st floor, Ready December 2009 Nicole Burt (Ref # AP243386)

AED 2,678,0003 BR

JUMEIRAH GOLF ESTATESSANCTUARY FALLSThe kind of home you’ve only ever dreamed about 5,154 sq. ft. Ready March 2010 Victoria R (Ref # VI249292)

AED 8,554,2945 BRIMPZ

THE CRESCENTA motivated seller! 511 sq. ft. 10th floor, Ready Now Patrice Hodge (Ref # AP256098)

AED 316,890STIMPZ

THE CRESCENTAt never-before prices 506 sq. ft. 16th floor, Ready Now Sachin Das (Ref # AP257474)

AED 566,500ST

FOR SALE DUBAILAND DISTRICT28

Green CommunityLive your dream in a place you can call home

Do you wish to rent or lease, buy or sell?

Picturesque 3 BedroomTownhouses, 4 Bedroom Bungalows (4,200 sq. ft.) and 5 Bedroom Family Villas (5900 sq. ft.) available amidst 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.

Phase 1 ready to move in, Phases 2 to 4 – Completion July 2009 to December 2009.

For Sale: Townhouses from AED 2,600,000, Bungalows from AED 2,900,000, Family Villas from AED 3,600,000, and Apartments from AED 725,000 (Net Prices)

For Rent: Townhouses from AED 190,000, Bungalows from AED 200,000 and Family villas from AED 240,000. Apartments from AED 70,000 (All rental prices per annum).

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Green CommunityLive your dream in a place you can call home

Do you wish to rent or lease, buy or sell?

Picturesque 3 BedroomTownhouses, 4 Bedroom Bungalows (4,200 sq. ft.) and 5 Bedroom Family Villas (5900 sq. ft.) available amidst 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.

Phase 1 ready to move in, Phases 2 to 4 – Completion July 2009 to December 2009.

For Sale: Townhouses from AED 2,600,000, Bungalows from AED 2,900,000, Family Villas from AED 3,600,000, and Apartments from AED 725,000 (Net Prices)

For Rent: Townhouses from AED 190,000, Bungalows from AED 200,000 and Family villas from AED 240,000. Apartments from AED 70,000 (All rental prices per annum).

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Green Community

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ARABIAN RANCHESLA COLECCION 2Experience heights of luxury 11,054 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Driss Slassi (Ref # VI260855)

AED 235,0004 BRARABIAN RANCHES

GAZELLE / AL REEM 3Easy living 7,044 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready Now Katarina Geenen (Ref # VI260518)

AED 110,0002 BR

ARABIAN RANCHESALMAAmazing value 3,965 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready Now Joseph Charro (Ref # VI262463)

AED 190,0003 BR

ARABIAN RANCHESGAZELLE / AL REEM 3Affordable luxury 3,155 sq. ft. Ready Now Joseph Charro (Ref # VI262486)

AED 180,0003 BR

ARABIAN RANCHESAL MAHRAIdeal family living 8,000 sq. ft. Detached, Ready Now Darius Ganda (Ref # VI254212)

AED 280,0005 BR

ARABIAN RANCHESGAZELLE / AL REEM 2Spacious living 2,438 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready Now Hakima Slassi (Ref # VI163932)

AED 150,0003 BRARABIAN RANCHES

GAZELLE / AL REEM 1Meticulously planned development 2,700 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready Now Darius Ganda (Ref # VI164550)

AED 150,0003 BR

ARABIAN RANCHESAL MAHRAMeticulously planned development 4,847 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Sandra Sherlock (Ref # VI169365)

AED 260,0005 BR

ARABIAN RANCHESALMAPicturesque setting 2,437 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready Now Darius Ganda (Ref # VI262478)

AED 145,0003 BR

ARABIAN RANCHESAL HATTAN L1Stunning views over the golf course 15,000 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Darius Ganda (Ref # VI252925)

AED 450,0006 BR




MOTOR CITYNORTON COURT 1Dynamic environment 943 sq. ft. 2nd floor, Ready Now Darius Ganda (Ref # AP251457)

AED 85,0001 BR

VICTORY HEIGHTSESTELLA VILLAGEAffordable luxury 4,300 sq. ft. Independent, Ready Now Darius Ganda (Ref # VI259496)

AED 300,0005 BR VICTORY HEIGHTS

ESTELLA VILLAGEAmazing value 3,200 sq. ft. Detached, Ready Now Darius Ganda (Ref # VI252082)

AED 190,0004 BR

IMPZTHE CRESCENTAmazing value 506 sq. ft. 1st floor, Ready Now Darius Ganda (Ref # AP251241)

AED 45,000ST

VICTORY HEIGHTSCARMEN VILLAGESignature development 5,182 sq. ft. Ready Now Darius Ganda (Ref # VI260041)

AED 300,0005 BR

MOTOR CITYSHERLOCK HOUSE 1In a class by itself 956 sq. ft. G floor, Ready Now Aj Leith (Ref # AP256303)

AED 72,0001 BR

GREEN COMMUNITYWEST GARDEN - BLOCK FAn exquisite landscaped setting 495 sq. ft. 1st floor, Ready Now Aj Leith (Ref # AP3468)

AED 45,000ST

MOTOR CITYREGENT HOUSE 1Exceptional deal! 936 sq. ft. G floor, Ready Now Aj Leith (Ref # AP254787)

AED 58,0001 BR

GREEN COMMUNITYTERRACE APARTMENTS BLOCK BA prestigious address 4,200 sq. ft. Ready Now Aj Leith (Ref # AP171039)

AED 180,0003 BR

MOTOR CITYREGENT HOUSE 1Easy living 722 sq. ft. G floor, Ready Now Elzbieta Stawiarska (Ref # AP257233)

AED 55,000ST

IMPZTHE CRESCENTModern infrastructure and facilities 445 sq. ft. 7th floor, Ready Now Robert Kerr (Ref # AP256659)

AED 45,000ST

GREEN COMMUNITY

WEST GARDEN - BLOCK E

A desirable address 929 sq. ft. 1st floor, Ready Now Hakima Slassi (Ref # AP3443)

AED 75,000

1 BR


September 2009

BUSINESS BAYTHE PADDynamic environment 683 sq. ft. 2nd floor, Ready December 2009 Eva Yang (Ref # AP246577)

AED 1,884,9001 BRBUSINESS BAY

EXECUTIVE TOWER BAmbitious initiative 1,423 sq. ft. 43rd floor, Ready Now Thomas Bunker (Ref # AP81914)

AED 2,266,0002 BR DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

BURJ VIEWS AExecutive elegance 873 sq. ft. 14th floor, Ready Now Jon Yarrow (Ref # AP227068)

AED 1,337,5681 BR

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DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIKAMOON 3Premium amenities 804 sq. ft. 2nd floor, Ready Now Amine Issa (Ref # AP259994)

AED 1,545,0001 BR

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DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIBURJ VIEWS BPremier location 1,010 sq. ft. 17th floor, Ready Now Sachin Das (Ref # AP248474)

AED 1,359,6001 BR

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DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIBURJ VIEWS BPremier location 1,384 sq. ft. 22nd floor, Ready Now Sachin Das (Ref # AP19052)

AED 2,266,0002 BRDOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

BURJ VIEWS AExecutive elegance 783 sq. ft. 16th floor, Ready Now Jon Yarrow (Ref # AP231847)

AED 1,751,0001 BR



DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAITHE RESIDENCES VILLASAt never-before prices 3,080 sq. ft. Ready Now Andrey Masharipov (Ref # VI259042)

AED 5,184,9343 BR

TRADE CENTRE

WORLD TRADE CENTRE RESIDENCE

Exceptional deal! 2,110 sq. ft. 3rd floor, Ready Now Rosina Holtzhausen (Ref # AP254362)

AED 2,575,000

2 BR


DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAITHE RESIDENCES II T3Exquisitely designed 1,572 sq. ft. 32nd floor, Ready Now Zahra Slassi (Ref # AP175430)

AED 3,568,9502 BRDOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

THE RESIDENCES II T1The best of city living 1,365 sq. ft. 20th floor, Ready Now Deborah Staines (Ref # AP12371)

AED 2,398,8622 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIYANSOON 7A prestigious address 1,385 sq. ft. 2nd floor, Ready Now Patrice Hodge (Ref # AP170245)

AED 2,946,9002 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAITAJER RESIDENCESPrice reduced 1,430 sq. ft. 7th floor, Ready Now Svetlana Gorbach (Ref # AP75227)

AED 3,811,0002 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAITHE ADDRESS5 Star hotel living with everything you need 519 sq. ft. 40th floor, Ready Now Deborah Staines (Ref # AP237950)

AED 1,394,505ST

TRADE CENTREWORLD TRADE CENTRE RESIDENCEA motivated seller! 4,155 sq. ft. Duplex, 17th floor, Ready Now Jeffrey Gullbrand (Ref # AP261501)

AED 9,430,0004 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIYANSOON 1Prestigious urban development 2,096 sq. ft. 2nd floor, Ready Now Fauzan Ahmad (Ref # AP176944)

AED 5,572,3003 BR

FEATURED


September 2009

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIBURJ VIEWS C

Affordable luxury 1,269 sq. ft. 17th floor, Ready Now Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP261268)

AED 120,000

2 BR

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BUSINESS BAYEXECUTIVE TOWERSBest value 2,142 sq. ft. 29th floor, Ready Now Wafa Ghannam (Ref # AP258011)

AED 170,0003 BR DIFC

ANGSANA HOTEL & SUITESA prestigious address 400 sq. ft. 14th floor, Ready Now Mariana Claudia Schmidt (Ref # AP249281)

AED 115,000ST

DIFCLIBERTY HOUSECompetitive price, call now 540 sq. ft. 24th floor, Ready Now Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP256604)

AED 74,000STDIFC

ANGSANA HOTEL & SUITESA prestigious address 400 sq. ft. 15th floor, Ready Now Mariana Claudia Schmidt (Ref # AP249275)

AED 115,000ST

DIFCSKY GARDENSBrand new luxury apartments 551 sq. ft. 26th floor, Ready Now Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP253783)

AED 70,000STDIFC

LIBERTY HOUSECentral and prestigious location 540 sq. ft. 17th floor, Ready Now Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP256423)

AED 80,000ST DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

BURJ VIEWSA desirable address 844 sq. ft. G floor, Ready Now Robert Kerr (Ref # AP258144)

AED 80,0001 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIBURJ VIEWS CExperience heights of luxury 726 sq. ft. 25th floor, Ready Now Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP57761)

AED 90,0001 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIBURJ VIEWS C

The lap of luxury 1,348 sq. ft. 9th floor, Ready Now Diane Petty (Ref # AP262263)

AED 125,000

2 BR



TRADE CENTRE

PARK PLACE

Spectacular views of the bay 2,368 sq. ft. 37th floor, Ready Now Better Homes DFC (Ref # AP257234)

AED 215,000

3 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAISOUTH RIDGE 6Apartment857 sq. ft. Ready Now Diane Petty, Private and secure (Ref # AP259504)

AED 90,0001 BR

TRADE CENTRE

WORLD TRADE CENTRE RESIDENCE

Experience the height of luxury 2,939 sq. ft. Duplex, 27th floor, Ready Now Robert Kerr (Ref # AP260389)

AED 280,000

3 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIZAAFARAN 2

Flexible payment options 786 sq. ft. 1st floor, Ready Now Sandra Shadman (Ref # AP254577)

AED 100,000

1 BR

TRADE CENTRE

AL MERAIKHI TOWER

A prestigious address 670 sq. ft. 11th floor, Ready Now Better Homes PMGT (Ref # APM200333)

AED 70,000

1 BR


DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIZAAFARAN 1Amazing value 807 sq. ft. 2nd floor, Ready Now Ghada Ghannam (Ref # AP258041)

AED 90,0001 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAITHE RESIDENCES II T3Apartment 850 sq. ft. Ready Now Sandra Sherlock World class development (Ref # AP174449)

AED 100,0001 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIZAAFARAN 1At never-before prices 1,303 sq. ft. 3rd floor, Ready Now Maria Rhodora Layug (Ref # APM54887)

AED 14,0102 BR

TRADE CENTREWORLD TRADE CENTRE RESIDENCEIn a class by itself 2,109 sq. ft. Duplex, 1st floor, Ready Now Soumia Elakly (Ref # AP229164)

AED 275,0002 BR TRADE CENTRE

WORLD TRADE CENTRE RESIDENCEExperience the height of luxury 2,110 sq. ft. Duplex, 21st floor, Ready Now Warwick Rowe (Ref # AP260615)

AED 220,0002 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIZAAFARAN 3Amazing value 724 sq. ft. Lofts, 2nd floor, Ready Now Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP174154)

AED 95,0001 BR DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

TAJER RESIDENCESAt never-before prices 1,290 sq. ft. 3rd floor, Ready Now Ghada Ghannam A desirable address (Ref # AP179647)

AED 160,0002 BR


September 2009

INTERNATIONAL CITYROYAL RESIDENCESA motivated seller! 835 sq. ft. 6th floor, Ready Now Victor Witold Motak (Ref # AP254959)

AED 669,5001 BR INTERNATIONAL CITY

SUPREME RESIDENCYA motivated seller! 1,170 sq. ft. 2nd floor, Ready Now Randall Reibling (Ref # AP97141)

AED 901,8942 BRINTERNATIONAL CITY

ITALYCompetitive price, call now 753 sq. ft. 1st floor, Ready Now Sooraj Nair (Ref # AP257355)

AED 455,1501 BR

INTERNATIONAL CITYAL JAWZAAPrized location 1,119 sq. ft. 5th floor, Ready August 2009 Melanie Mouton (Ref # AP64188)

AED 849,7502 BR INTERNATIONAL CITY

GLOBAL GREEN VIEW 2Dynamic environment 1,831 sq. ft. 1st floor, Ready June 2010 Paula Faramarzi (Ref # AP92223)

AED 1,236,0003 BRDUBAI SILICON OASIS

PALACE TOWERAmazing value 904 sq. ft. 6th floor, Ready Now Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP254069)

AED 725,6871 BR

DUBAI SILICON OASISPALACE TOWERAmazing value 1,145 sq. ft. 7th floor, Ready Now Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP254071)

AED 866,2822 BR

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A desirable address. 860 sq. ft. 21st floor, Ready Now (Ref # APM215267)

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SOUTH RIDGE 4 AED 14,010 p/m

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Smart home living. 980 sq. ft. 35th floor, Ready Now (Ref # APM215287)

1 BRTHE RESIDENCES W3 AED 9,000 p/m

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

2 BRMARINA HEIGHTS AED 14,010 p/m

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JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

Best Value! 1,400 sq. ft. 5th floor, Ready Now (Ref # APM255500)

2 BRSABA TOWER 12990 p/m

DUBAI MARINA

Affordable Luxury. 700 sq. ft. 19th floor, Ready Now (Ref # APM215601)

1 BRTIME PLACE AED 9,000 p/m

THE GREENS

Affordable Style 741 sq. ft. G floor, Ready Now (Ref # APM211329)

1 BRAL SAMAR 4 AED 7,020 p/m


The best of city living. 866 sq. ft. 12th floor, Ready Now (Ref # APM215692)

1 BRINDIGO TOWER AED 9,000 p/m

THE GREENS

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

2 BRAL ARTA 4 12000 p/m


Affordable Luxury. 1,007 sq. ft. 20th floor, Ready Now (Ref # APM215653)

1 BRAL SHERA TOWER AED 9,000 p/m

3 BRTHE MEADOWS

A desirable address. 3,578 sq. ft. , Ready Now (Ref # VIM215097)

PHASE 9A AED 21,990 p/m

THE MEADOWS

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

5 BRPHASE 2 42000 p/m

THE SPRINGS

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

2 BRPHASE 10 AED 14,010 p/m

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

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

AL REEF AWAITS

3 BRAL RAHA BEACHAL MUNEERAEnjoy life with style 1,739 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP93757)

AED 2,178,4502 BRAL RAHA BEACH

AL MUNEERAA motivated seller! 1,537 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP256285)


AL MUNEERAScenic water view 1,712 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP96259)

AED 2,025,032

2 BRAL RAHA BEACHAL NASEEM RESIDENCE - AA prestigious address 1,400 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP233604)


AL NASEEM RESIDENCE - BFabulous ocean views 1,336 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP226340)


AL NASEEM RESIDENCE - CA prestigious address 995 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Kerry Jayne Broad (Ref # AP240529)

AED 1,639,760

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September 2009

3 BRAL REEFCONTEMPORARY COMMUNITYCompetitive price, call now 2,424 sq. ft. Terraced, Ready December 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # VI250800)

AED 1,357,9833 BRAL REEF

CONTEMPORARY COMMUNITYA motivated seller! 2,422 sq. ft. Semi Detached, Ready December 2010 Bobby Uppal (Ref # VI259587)


CONTEMPORARY COMMUNITYA motivated seller! 1,832 sq. ft. Semi Detached, Ready December 2010 Bobby Uppal (Ref # VI259556)

AED 1,040,197

1 BRAL REEFBUILDING 5Amazing value 753 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP218150)

AED 600,819

2 BRAL REEFARABIC COMMUNITYA great family option 1,832 sq. ft. Ready September 2009 Imran Ellam (Ref # VI262651)

AED 1,191,800

5 BRAL REEFARABIC COMMUNITYGreat family home 3,749 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready September 2009 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # VI259193)

AED 2,523,500

1 BRAL RAHA BEACHAL ZEINA - RESIDENTIAL TOWERSA prestigious address 656 sq. ft. Ready October 2009 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP234938)

AED 1,263,192

2 BRAL REEFARABIC COMMUNITYLive your Arabian dream 1,832 sq. ft. Detached, Ready September 2009 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI238948)

AED 1,400,000

2 BRAL RAHA BEACHAL ZEINA - RESIDENTIAL TOWERSModern living at its best 1,603 sq. ft. Ready October 2009 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP221503)

AED 2,346,340

2 BRAL REEFARABIC COMMUNITYA great family option 1,832 sq. ft. Ready September 2009 Imran Ellam (Ref # VI262648)


ARABIC COMMUNITYA motivated seller! 1,832 sq. ft. Semi Detached, Ready September 2009 Bobby Uppal (Ref # VI259559)


ARABIC COMMUNITYA motivated seller! 1,832 sq. ft. Semi Detached, Ready September 2009 Bobby Uppal (Ref # VI259570)

AED 1,236,000




3 BRAL REEFDESERT COMMUNITYLive your Arabian dream 2,424 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready December 2009 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI229121)


DESERT COMMUNITYLive your Arabian dream 3,748 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready December 2009 Linda Savidge (Ref # VI231608)

AED 2,380,966

1 BR

AL REEM ISLAND

AL MAHA TOWER

The kind of home you’ve only ever dreamed about 924 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP81861)

AED 1,212,502

1 BR

AL REEM ISLAND

EMPIRE TOWER

A motivated seller! 807 sq. ft. Ready May 2011 Kerry Jayne Broad (Ref # AP262598)

AED 954,692

2 BRAL REEM ISLANDAL MAHA TOWERAmazing value 1,147 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP247884)

AED 1,500,557

2 BRAL REEM ISLANDMARINA BLUEAmazing value 1,346 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP254887)

AED 1,652,644

2 BRAL REEM ISLANDMARINA HEIGHTS 1A desirable address 1,335 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP95134)

AED 1,663,332

4 BRAL REEFMEDITERRANEAN COMMUNITYSmart home living 2,854 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready December 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # VI83808)

AED 1,854,000

1 BRAL REEF DOWN TOWNBUILDING 30Modern living at its best 796 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP231618)

AED 645,101

2 BR

AL REEM ISLAND

OCEAN TERRACE RESIDENCE

Beachfront living at an attractive price 1,431 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Natalya Sapronova (Ref # AP250653)

AED 2,063,502

2 BR

AL REEM ISLAND

AL MAHA TOWER

An entertainers delight 1,147 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP241153)

AED 1,442,000


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September 2009

2 BR

AL KHAN

CITY PLAZA 8

Ideal family living 1,364 sq. ft. Ready Now Hilly Salman (Ref # AP252450)

AED 79,000

1 BR

AL NAHDA 1

FARAH PLAZA

A great family option 1,100 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes Sharjah office (Ref # AP256119)

AED 50,400

AL KHANBEACH TOWERA host of facilities 850 sq. ft. Ready Now Natalya Shapovalova (Ref # AP258594)

AED 45,0001 BR

3 BR

AL KHAN

AL HUDA 1

In a class by itself 1,818 sq. ft. Ready Now Zhanna Chich (Ref # AP262603)

AED 80,000

3 BR

AL KHAN

AL SONDOS TOWER

In a class by itself 1,900 sq. ft. Ready September 2009 Zhanna Chich (Ref # AP262271)

AED 85,000

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SHARJAH AND THE

NORTHERN EMIRATES

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

and Abu Dhabi — turn your attention to Sharjah and the Northern Emirates of Ajman and

Ras Al Khaimah to get involved.

Al Ghazal TowerLuxury has a new address. Al Ghazal Tower is located on the Al Khan Lake Corniche, adjacent to Qanat Al Qasba – Sharjah’s most exclusive recreational development.

and Jacuzzi)

SHARJAH IN STYLE

SHARJAHFORRENT

1 BR

AL KHAN

BEACH TOWER

Modern living at its best 1,200 sq. ft. Ready Now Zhanna Chich (Ref # AP246781)

AED 65,000

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43SHARJAH AND THE NORTHERN EMIRATES


2 BRAL MAMZARTHURAYA TOWERExceptional deal! 1,400 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes Sharjah office (Ref # AP261183)

AED 47,250STBUTEENA 1 & 2

BUTINA RESIDENCEPrized location 215 sq. ft. Ready Now Zhanna Chich (Ref # AP256944)

AED 19,000

2 BR

MAJAZ

QUEEN TOWER

A great family option 1,228 sq. ft. Ready August 2009 Zhanna Chich (Ref # AP262609)

AED 55,000

3 BR

MAJAZ

QUEEN TOWER

Property at budget prices 1,557 sq. ft. Ready Now Natalya Shapovalova (Ref # AP249374)

AED 90,000

1 BR

AL KHAN

NOOR AL SHARJAH

Easy living 1,100 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes Sharjah office (Ref # AP256113)

AED 36,750

AL MAJARAAL MAJARAH RESIDENCE 2In a class by itself 828 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes Sharjah office (Ref # AP242927)

AED 57,0001 BR AL MAJARA

AL MAJARAH RESIDENCE 2Elegant interiors 1,011 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes Sharjah office (Ref # AP241311)

AED 76,0002 BR

1 BRKING FAISALEMBASSY SUITES HOTELThe lap of luxury 900 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes Sharjah office (Ref # AP249871)

AED 60,000

3 BRTAAWUNYAMAHA TOWERBeautiful and unique living spaces 1,700 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes Sharjah office (Ref # AP261149)

AED 55,000


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September 2009

Times are volatile. Prices Change Daily. Call +971 600 52 221244

2 BRAL HAMRA VILLAGEROYAL BREEZE BUILDING (RE SALE)Competitive price, call now 1,392 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Natalya Shapovalova (Ref # AP242950)

AED 860,050

MINA AL ARABGRANADAAffordable luxury 4,476 sq. ft. Independent, Ready September 2009 Natalya Shapovalova (Ref # VI47382)

AED 3,605,0004 BR

2 BRAL HAMRA VILLAGEGOLF VILLAS (1)The lap of luxury 1,500 sq. ft. Chalet, Ready Now Grace Zhao Eckhardt (Ref # VI77755)

AED 1,295,000

3 BRAL HAMRA VILLAGENORTH TOWN HOUSESAmazing value 2,161 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready Now Hilly Salman (Ref # VI236761)

AED 1,442,000

STAL HAMRA VILLAGEROYAL BREEZE BUILDINGIn a class by itself 451 sq. ft. Triplex, Ready December 2010 Zhanna Chich (Ref # AP261720)

AED 437,750

2 BRAL HAMRA VILLAGETOWNHOUSE TYPECA prestigious address 1,231 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready Now Grace Zhao Eckhardt (Ref # VI234909)

AED 973,3503 BRMINA AL ARAB

GRANADAInspiring ambience 3,251 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready September 2009 Hilly Salman (Ref # VI83212)

AED 1,947,4142 BRTHE COVE

THE COVEBest value 2,894 sq. ft. Semi Detached, Ready Now Natalya Shapovalova (Ref # VI8762)

AED 1,751,000

RAS AL

KHAIMAH

ST

AL HAMRA VILLAGE

ROYAL BREEZE BUILDING

In a class by itself 451 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Zhanna Chich (Ref # AP261722)

AED 427,450


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BUSINESS BAYEXECUTIVE TOWER DReady to move in 1,934 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Shirin Bank (Ref # OF63987)

AED 2,389,600BUSINESS BAYBAYSWATERAt never-before prices 809 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF79035)

AED 1,042,167BUSINESS BAYBAYSWATERAttractive investment opportunity 834 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Shirin Bank (Ref # OF44804)

AED 1,187,274

BUSINESS BAY

IRIS CRYSTAL

Ambitious initiative 2,770 sq. ft. Office, Ready November 2011 Souzy Tabbouche (Ref # OF223583)

AED 9,434,620

BUSINESS BAY

IRIS BAY

A motivated seller! 1,689 sq. ft. Office, Ready December 2009 Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF260433)

AED 1,983,132

BUSINESS BAY

ONE BUSINESS BAY

Ambitious initiative 2,661 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Thomas Bunker (Ref # OF256345)

AED 6,029,826

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 July and August are showing rates stabilizing, with very small declines in the range of 1-2% per month in many commercial leasing areas in Dubai.

FOR SALE

A LOOK AT LEASING

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COMMERCIAL46

September 2009

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIAL SAAHAA motivated seller! 4,919 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Afrooz Erjacki (Ref # OF250296)

AED 18,293,715

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIBURJ DUBAI TOWER

A prestigious address 11,120 sq. ft. Office, Ready December 2009 David Lawes (Ref # OF102964)

AED 57,062,000

DIFC

LIBERTY HOUSE

A prestigious address 1,713 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Shirin Bank (Ref # OF239859)

AED 3,611,180

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSARMADA TOWERSHigh-rise towers 10,396 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Souzy Tabbouche (Ref # OF237896)

AED 20,344,972

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARKWAREHOUSE 597-948A motivated seller! 23,657 sq. ft. Warehouse, Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # WH262456)

AED 7,310,013

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSALMAS TOWER

Cornerstone of economic activity 807 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF237465)

AED 999,492

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSGOLDCREST EXECUTIVECompetitive price, call now 799 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF261091)

AED 669,500

JEBEL ALIWAREHOUSESuperior location 66,267 sq. ft. Warehouse, Ready Now Souzy Tabbouche (Ref # WH253610)

AED 16,480,000

BUSINESS BAY

VISION TOWER

Amazing value 9,959 sq. ft. Office, Ready December 2009 Thomas Bunker (Ref # OF71041)

AED 20,515,540

BUSINESS BAY

THE CITADEL CORPORATE TOWER

Amazing value 890 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Thomas Bunker (Ref # OF72521)

AED 1,395,217

BUSINESS BAY

THE CITADEL CORPORATE TOWER

Ambitious initiative 890 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Shirin Bank (Ref # OF239478)

AED 1,216,461

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSAG TOWER (SILVER)

Affordable luxury 1,453 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Maggie Neil (Ref # OF255428)

AED 1,326,846

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TECOM

CAYAN BUSINESS CENTRE

A motivated seller! 3,330 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now David Lawes (Ref # OF178219)

AED 3,001,163

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSREEF TOWER

Amazing value 2,869 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Afrooz Erjacki (Ref # OF258946)

AED 3,012,450

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSINDIGO ICON

Enviable skyline views 1,502 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Maggie Neil (Ref # OF243115)

AED 1,547,060


Glimmering lakeside views 10,624 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now David Lawes (Ref # OF261800)

AED 10,942,720

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSREEF TOWERAmazing value 2,555 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Afrooz Erjacki (Ref # OF258945)

AED 2,682,488

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSJUMEIRAH BAY TOWER (X3)A motivated seller! 9,741 sq. ft. Office, Ready October 2009 David Lawes (Ref # OF235398)

AED 8,026,666JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSMAZAYA BUSINESS AVENUESelf-contained development 1,528 sq. ft. Office, Ready October 2009 Afrooz Erjacki (Ref # OF243248)

AED 1,432,496

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSLIWA HEIGHTS

Spectacular panoramas 10,810 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF247899)

AED 11,134,300

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSSABA TOWER 1

A desirable address 7,291 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Maggie Neil (Ref # OF91853)

AED 11,264,029

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSONE LAKE PLAZA

A motivated seller! 8,355 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF259029)

AED 6,884,520

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSHDS TOWER

Exceptional deal! 10,567 sq. ft. Commercial Floor, Ready Now Andrew Elliot (Ref # CF260361)

AED 7,618,086

TECOMGROSVENOR BUSINESS TOWERIn a class by itself 1,204 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Maggie Neil (Ref # OF79256)

AED 1,676,057


COMMERCIAL48

September 2009

SUFOUHAL SUFOUH MIXED USEPrized location 5,621 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Heba Moustafa (Ref # OF170556)

AED 1,124,182

DEIRABUSINESS POINTPrized location 1,111 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Abdul Rahman (Ref # OFM221199)

AED 199,980

TECOM

SHATHA TOWER

Competitive price, call now 1,456 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Anuradha Janjua (Ref # OF262402)

AED 291,200


Amazing value 1,061 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Paul Rason (Ref # OF261989)

AED 106,100

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIYANSOON 8In a class by itself 1,873 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Iqbal Mukadam (Ref # OF173312)

AED 421,425

DEIRAAL QAYADA BUILDINGPrized location 1,539 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Better Commercial (Ref # OF262383)

AED 138,510

DUBAI HEALTHCARE CITYRE/AP25/DHCCPrized location 1,500 sq. ft. Retail, Ready Now Vikas Arora (Ref # RE177279)

AED 337,500

FOR RENT

TECOMBUSINESS CENTRAL TOWERSA prestigious address 1,528 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Anuradha Janjua (Ref # OF168433)

AED 359,151AL QUOZCBD BUILDINGA desirable address 2,760 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Tessa Honorica Lowe (Ref # OF246242)

AED 414,042


49Commercial investments for those thinking of Q4 in Q1. Call + 971 600 52 2212


COMMERCIAL BREAKDOWN


MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

ABU DHABI Al Markaziyah 196,851 404,551 248,258 288 288 288

Tourist Club Area 532,750 1,113,350 742,233 232 232 232

DEIRA DISTRICT Deira 25,000 1,145,400 242,493 100 150 115

Garhoud 75,319 2,375,000 1,223,260 120 250 224

BUR BUBAI DISTRICT Bur Dubai 224,272 317,625 293,943 43 64 58

Dubai Healthcare City 240,570 1,320,000 896,571 165 205 173

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Business Bay 211,680 309,440 272,154 150 160 159

Downtown Burj Dubai 421,425 1,243,275 921,567 200 275 233

DUBAILAND DISTRICT Dubai Investment Park 65,750 65,750 65,750 50 50 50

INTERNATIONAL CITY DISTRICT Dubai Silicon Oasis 108,480 187,680 134,718 90 125 117

JUMEIRAH DISTRICT Al Wasl 120,400 176,400 138,400 140 140 140

Jumeirah 200,000 200,000 200,000 118 118 118


Barsha 103,600 907,000 197,030 140 200 196

Dubai Marina 435,750 435,750 435,750 250 250 250

TECOM 128,370 6,987,040 489,225 100 400 223

MEYDAN DISTRICT Al Quoz 44,025 1,054,891 184,373 75 201 135

WORLD CENTRAL DISTRICT Dubai World Central 641,625 1,183,120 912,373 123 125 124

RETAIL


MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

ABU DHABI Massafah 260,238 260,238 260,238 233 233 233

BUR BUBAI DISTRICT Bur Dubai 143,018 143,018 143,018 86 86 86

Dubai Healthcare City 264,240 337,500 300,870 120 225 173

DEIRA DISTRICT Deira 2,415,600 2,415,600 2,415,600 200 200 200

Garhoud 229,584 229,584 229,584 130 130 130

INTERNATIONAL CITY DISTRICT International City 16,360 32,445 27,107 40 45 44



Barsha 135,000 387,000 267,237 180 250 210

Dubai Marina 142,500 525,000 372,550 250 400 275

TECOM 499,356 860,670 605,228 180 180 180

MEYDAN DISTRICT Al Quoz 143,070 5,769,000 953,677 140 200 155

SHARJAH DISTRICT Al Qassimia 60,750 60,750 60,750 56 56 56

WAREHOUSE

COMMERCIAL VILLA


MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

ABU DHABI Marina Village 650,000 750,000 700,000 132 135 134


MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

ABU DHABI Massafah 169,540 169,540 169,540 93 93 93

DUBAILAND DISTRICT Dubai Investment Park 96,460 2,439,268 446,805 32 65 40

JEBEL ALI DISTRICT Jebel Ali 368,720 1,611,418 939,934 32 40 38

MEYDAN DISTRICT Al Quoz 89,415 171,270 135,671 40 45 44

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

EXCHANGE RATE SERVICE OFFERING Save your money when changing your money. Get currency exchanged through Better Homes – call 04 407 4600PRICES PER SQ/FT Sales Index Report - August 2009

Conversion rates correct at time of press

1GB = 5.97 AED 1 USD = 3.67 AED 1 EURO = 5.24 AED

OFFICE

RENTALS

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BETTER INTERIORS

The latest tastes, trends and product launches in the

world of home interiors

NAYLA AL KHAJA My brother designed this room – my father put his trust in him and it turned out really well. He wanted something nice and modern, not too classic, and it worked. 1 We really liked this sofa – it’s stylish and it went well with the overall design of the room. 2 This zebra rug was a gift given to my father a long time ago. 3 We like this curved glass side table, which was specially imported from Italy.Most of the rest of the room accessories we got from Marina Interiors.

MY FAVOURITE ROOM

1

2

3

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WHAT’S IN STORE

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

METROPOLIS ARMCHAIR,WESTERN FURNITUREPrice on request

VASEID DESIGNAED 449

POSTER BED INDIGOAED 5990

PLASMA UNITINDIGOAED 3,190

LAMP,PAN EMIRATESPrice on request

CLOUD MIRRORWESTERN FURNITUREPrice on request

CANDLE STANDPRESOTTOAED 1330

VIENNA SOFAID DESIGNAED 11998

NICKEL CANISTER INDIGOAED 995

VASESWESTERN FURNITUREPrice on request


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BOILING POINTIs your tea-making equipment looking seriously inferior?

It’s time to enter the kettle market…

Morphy Richards Accents KettleThis powder pink number is a somewhat girlie kettle: pretty enough, but its major USP is that you can buy it with a matching toaster, so your breakfast counter will be all of a piece. The ultimate in appliance coordination.

Le Creuset KoneA seriously stylish boiler from the company best known for their thick-bottomed casserole dishes, the Kone is a real talking point. It’s also equipped with a whistle, which sounds when your water has boiled. Great fun.

De’Longhi IconaWe’re big fans of the Icona. Created in best ’50s Italian style, it’s a 1,7 litre beauty with cord-storing base, triple safety protection and a sleek red finish. It’s the Vespa of the kettle world.

Sunbeam SGK-300Why aren’t there more see-through kettles? With the same aesthetic as a cafetiere, this cordless beauty from Sunbeam will make a perky addition to your minimalist kitchen. The only downside is you’ll end up cleaning it twice as often as a regular kettle, as you’ll be able to see water marks so clearly.

De’Longhi ArgentoDe’Longhi manage to sneak another model into the top six purely by dint of their design swishness. This sleek sliver beauty has a ‘non-marking finish’ to stop fingermarks from spoiling its sides, and a special ‘rapid boil’ function which gets you your cuppa faster.

SIX OF THE BEST

BEST-LOOKING

Philips HD4671/20 Perhaps the least snappily-named kettle of all time, the HD4671/20 makes up for its mouthful of a moniker by being one of the most energy efficient kettles on the market. Its indicator is marked out in cups, making it much easier to boil the precise amount of water you need, thereby saving waste: a nice touch.

BEST FOR THE PLANET


56 BETTER INTERIORS

BETTER...KIDS’ BEDROOMS

INSPIRATION1.There’s no excuse for giving your kids a boring room: fire their imaginations with some stellar sleeping quarters…

Nursery

BEDROOMS FOR COOL KIDSElaine Perry advocates a DIY approach to kitting out your kid’s room: she talks you through the techniques you need, from basic carpentry to painting and sewing, to create such joys as the campsite-themed room, complete with

a ‘night sky’ ceiling dotted with stars. Imaginative and extremely useful.

THE SMART APPROACH TO KIDS’ ROOMS, 3RD EDITIONA great springboard courtesy of Megan Connelly, the ‘Smart Approach’ is particularly sharp on essentials like storage and maximising useful space.

When kids get to the age when they’re ready to interact with their room, you want it to be filled with stimulation. But in their first eighteen months, you want their nurseries to be clear, uncluttered and highly organised – you spend so much time doing practical things like nappy-changing that a utilitarian approach is probably wisest. That doesn’t mean the nursery can’t be beautiful though – keep things simple like the above set-up from Just Kidding with a couple of large storage units and a stocky, old-school crib. Keep key colours neutral, but throw in accents with some brighter-coloured mobiles and bedding.

ACHIEVE THIS LOOK

Theming is a good idea so long as it can grow with the child and can evolve. Current trends or characters should be avoided, as a child’s favourite is likely to change on a week to week basis and therefore could date extremely quickly. Instead, ‘timeless’ themes should be used - for example fantasy, creating a princess’s palace, a knight’s castle or an enchanted garden for them to escape into their fantasy world. The most key rule is that the child’s bedroom should be designed from a child’s perspective and should suit each individual child’s personality and interests. It should be a stimulating atmosphere where the child’s creativity can evolve.Claire Gilmour, Kidz Inc

TO THEME OR NOT TO THEME?

Age 5-10

You’ll find branches of Babyshop across

the UAE, including at Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates and the Oasis Centre.

It’s an ideal starting point for stocking up your child’s nursery - they stock a fantastic range of products for tiny tots, with soft toys, mobiles, games, wall coverings and more.

They’ve also got a nice line in baby essentials and good-

value clothes.

IDdesign

IDdesign



Teenagers

It’s that perennial issue with teenagers – how can you encourage them to study when it’s the last thing they want to do? One step is to set them up with a cool mini-office in their bedroom. We very much approve of this set-up from IKEA, which combines tons of storage space with a cosy work area. Walls are painted in bold, bright colours to set off the white of the wood: and the whole unit is deceptively slim, meaning it won’t take up a huge amount of space. Perfect.

ACHIEVE THIS LOOK

Small bathroom? No worries. You just need to make sure to get the storage right - there’s nothing more likely to make the place look cramped than clutter being spread about the place. You don’t need to spend a fortune to sort the storage either - check out these smart cabinets from Ikea, which come with a more-than-affordable price tag.

Looking for some saintly paint for your kids’ walls? Check out the Mythic line, exclusively available at Ace Hardware in Dubai Festival City - it’s 100 per cent non toxic, with no ‘off-gassing’ or VOCs (volatile organic compounds). Which means it’s super safe and good for the earth as well as looking extremely smart.

4. MUST-HAVE

ACCESSORIES

How should I

choose a wall colour for my child’s bedroom?

The first thing is that it’s important that while choosing

colours you should involve your child in the decision-making process. Red, blue,

and yellow are the three ideal primary colours because these are the first three colours that children recognize and are drawn to. For babies’ rooms, shades of baby blue, baby pink, pale lemon, and light neutrals can be used as experts recommend calm tones for babies. If using bright pinks, reds, and purples, be sure to pair them with a calming tone so that they don’t overwhelm the room. Bright pink and purple are very popular with young girls and it’s easy to find accents that pair the two colours. To keep them from overwhelming the room, choose a pale pink, lilac, or periwinkle tint for the walls, and accent the look further with lots of white and light green. If you are going for a vintage look, it’s easy to find elements in old rose, lavender, ivory, celadon, and sage green. For boys, greens and blues with hints of grey and neutrals can be used. Amna Mirza, Assistant Manager for Dulux Decorator Centre

BED HEADSWhy not use one of these three cool beds from Kidz Inc as a starting point for the design of your kid’s room?

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Rollando Trunk BenchKidz Inc

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Brian nightstand Home Centre

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Zara Home 04 359 9988

DEIRA CITY CENTREAl Jaber Gallery 04 295 4004

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Regional Trading 04 295 1723

Sia (Jawad Home) 04 295 6180

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Zara Home 04 295 3377

DUBAI MALL@home 04 434 0877

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Zara Home 04 339 9105

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FESTIVAL CENTREAce Hardware 04 206 6660

Artikel 04 232 8339

Bayti 04 368 5145

Dwell 04 232 5435

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Kani Home 04 368 5408

Lifestyle 04 368 5699

One World 04 366 5742

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LAMCY PLAZAHousehold Department 04 334 9424

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MALL OF THE EMIRATESArtikel 04 341 0661

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Maison Decor 04 409 9000

Marina 04 800 4360

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Zara Home 04 341 4184

MERCATO MALL@home 04 344 3783

Al Abbar Art Gallery 04 344 9595

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Kas Australia 04 344 1179

Mamas & Papas 04 344 0981

National Iranian Carpets 04 349 9644

Textura 04 344 2899

OASIS CENTERAfghan Carpet Palace 04 339 5786

Art Tower Frames Est. 04 339 3024

Home Centre 04 339 5217

MFI Kitchens 04 339 3503

The Handicraft Gallery 04 339 3515

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SOUK MADINAT JUMEIRAHCarré Blanc 04 295 3992

Furniture 04 368 6050

Marina 04 368 6050

Miri 04 366 8888

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Zara Home 04 295 3377

SOUK AL BAHARAl Jaber Gallery 04 367 4823

Al Shareif Gallery 04 438 0374

Al Sultani Furniture 04 420 3676

Kashmiri 04 423 0915

Marina 04 420 0191

TOP OF THE SHOPSUNDER ONE ROOFAce one-stop-shop suppliers of kitchens and bathrooms, ‘Under One Roof’ saw the grand opening of their Al Quoz showroom (04 323 2722) this month. Take a trip around and you can check out a raft of top brands, all attractively laid out with accessories so it’s easy to visualise how the set-ups would look in your own home. We’re particular fans of the horseshoe-shaped work surfaces with built-in sinks, the upholstered chrome bar stools for breakfast counters and the mosaic-backed power showers. A great starting point for kitting out your new home or upgrading your current place – made better by the intelligent, well-informed service.




I have moved into a villa and I now have a dining room: how do I chose a rug for this area?Take a little time to think about size and colour; it will save you a lot of time and aggravation in

the showroom. Draw a rough sketch of your room with the dimensions noted and furniture placed. Know the size of the table; you don’t want your chairs falling off the edge of the rug when you back up from the table. Many reputable showrooms will allow you to take the carpet home for a couple of days to see if it matches with your current décor.Abi Bagheri, MD of The Orientalist Woven Art

What are the basic essentials that every child’s bedroom should have?It is important to choose good quality, safe furniture that will grow with your child. A good

quality bed and mattress are essential as they will be spending much of their time in it. The furniture should always be child-sized thereby creating an exciting, cosy and secure environment. There is no point in having a mammoth four poster bed swamping a two year old when they could have their very own fairy-tale sleeping chamber where they can sleep under a pink sky of flowers, or take a sail around the world looking for treasure before settling down for a night’s sleep at sea! Furniture should be multifunctional, providing not only a bed but also a place for storing their growing collection of toys and games. Placing them into storage boxes makes it easier for the children to keep their rooms free of clutter and frees up valuable floor space. Inspiring and creative desks and chairs that grow with the child provide an exciting and stimulating place to learn!Claire Gilmour, Interior Architect, Kidz Inc Dubai

What type of sofa should I purchase to maximize a large living space? To maximise a large living space and give versatility to a room, a modular design concept is a

great choice. Mobilia’s Trent offers a rare modular design for even the largest living space. It offers endless choices in configurations to suit any room as they generally require more length and width. Handcrafted and designed, Mobilia’s Trent allows maximum flexibility of choice, with any upholstery fabric or leather cover, sizes, configurations or feet selections.Domenic Zaffino, Managing Director of Mobilia Australiana Designs

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THE VILLAGE MALLCarpetland 04 344 0646

Irony Home 04 342 2145

WAFI SHOPPING MALLBombay 04 324 5255

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BARSHAMobilia Australiana 04 323 6988

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To ensure healthy living and maximum productivity at work, it is critical to choose a comfortable, stylish, and ergonomically designed chair. The Zero 7 and X-Ten Chairs, available exclusively at OFIS, are ideal for senior business executives as well as operations staff. These chairs offer ideal lumbar support and provide a nylon mesh backrest, which significantly reduces back pain and discomfort. With an ergonomic design and attractive looks, both of these chairs score high marks for style and functionality. Ajai Kumar Dayal, on behalf of OFIS

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BETTER COMMUNITIES

The 100 key contacts you need to settle in to

your new home

BABYSITTING AND NANNIESDUBAI NANNIESdubainannies.comDubai Nannies provides live-in nannies, governessses and maternity nurses across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

MAJESTIC NANNIESmajesticnannies.com, 02 665 5056Majestic Nannies matches families with full-time and part-time nannies and charge from AED440 to 7,000 per week for their services.

MDE NANNIESmde-nannies.comMDE Nannies has a roster of nannies and au pairs from the Phillippines, India, Nepal, Indonesia and Sri Lanka.

NANNIES DUBAInanniesdubai.comNannies Dubai guarantees a nanny for 12 months, and will provide a replacement for free if you’re not happy with the one assigned.

TRIXABELLtrixabell.comAll Trixabell nannies have first aid and food hygiene training. The fees for babysitters range from AED35 to AED70 per hour, plus travelling expenses. BANKING AND FINANCECOMMERCIAL BANK OF DUBAIcbd.ae, 800-CBDCBD offers savings schemes, a personal loan service and foreign exchange contracts to help you avoid currency risk in foreign transactions.

HSBChsbc.ae, 800HSBC (4722)HSBC offers Islamic, premier and international banking, wealth management, corporate and personal accounts and credit cards.

MASHREQ BANKmashreqbank.com, 04 424 4444Mashreq offer deposits, borrowing and a broad range of credit cards with online facilities. They can also advise on investments.

NATIONAL BANK OF DUBAInbd.ae, 04 222 2111NBD offers non-interest-bearing current accounts for both business and personal users, silver, gold and platinum credit cards, specialised private banking and internet banking.

STANDARD CHARTEREDstandardchartered.ae, 04 313 8888Standard Chartered offer personal loans and mortgages, a specialised Islamic Banking service, private banking and a big range of home and life insurance policies.

CAR RENTALAVISavisaue.ae, 04 295 7121Avis has 21 rental locations across the UAE. Rates for their cars range from AED2,250 per month for a Toyota Yaris to AED20,000 per month for an Audi A8.

HERTZhertzuae.com, 800 437 89 / 04 206 0206Prices 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 9777If you’re looking to hire a Mercedes Benz, you need to get in touch with SixT, who specialise in their full range of luxury cars. Rates go from AED4,500 per month for a B-Class to AED 14,500 for the S-Class

THRIFTYthriftyaue.com, 800 4694 / 04 347 9001Thrifty’s prices range from AED2,100 per month for a Mitsubishi Lancer to AED15,000 per month for a BMW 7 series.

CAR SHOWROOMSAL FUTTAIM MOTORSalfuttaimmotors.com, 04 206 6666 / 04 206 6600Al Futtaim are the UAE’s exclusive distributors of Toyota and Lexus cars. They also sell used cars from other brands.

AL TAYER MOTORSaltayer-motors.com, 04 303 7070Al Tayer Motors are the distributors of Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Land Rover, Jaguar, Ferrari and Maserati vehicles and have showrooms across Dubai, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah.

ARABIAN AUTOMOBILESarabianautomobiles.com, 04 339 0999Arabian Automobiles are the sole distributors for Nissan in the UAE. They also sell second-hand Nissan vehicles.

LIBERTY AUTOMOBILESlibertyautos.com, 04 282 8092Liberty Automobiles are the largest General Motors dealership in the UAE for Opel, Cadillac, Chevrolet and Hummer cars. They are also the exclusive distributors for Kawasaki motorcycles.

DENTISTSAMERICAN DENTAL CLINICamerican-dental-clinic.com, 04 344 0668 / 02 681 2921The American Dental Clinic has branches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Their services include

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What are the advantages of using a nanny agency like Majestic over going direct?We save time for parents who don’t have time to search for a nanny themselves. And we have the necessary experience to screen all nannies and childcare professionals thoroughly before putting them in touch with parents – I run the agency with another British lady, Kerry McAteer, and we have over 25 years of experience in childcare.

Where do your nannies come from? What qualifications do they need?We have applicants from all corners of the globe. The most important aspect is that they have had childcare experience and hold some form of qualifications related to childcare. Our British nannies oftern hold an NNEB (Nursery Nurse Examination Board),

Montessori Diploma/Degree, Early Childhood Degree or Nursing/Social services qualification. Most nannies also have First Aid training, and we request this particularly for placement with infants.

How much experience do the nannies normally have?Generally our nannies must have a minimum of two years’ experience, and we have some ladies who have over 25 years of experience.

How much do they cost?Our nannies’ monthly salaries vary from AED2,000 to AED 28,000 per month.

Will they give my child any education?It depends on what a family’s criteria are for their nanny. Our European nannies are very educated, enabling them to offer many different activities to stimulate children and further their social, emotional and educational development.

How many options will I be given? And how much time do I get to interview them?Majestic Nannies usually send a minimum of 3 CVs but we continue to send more until a match is made. Interviews can take from one hour up to a whole afternoon. And parents get the opportunity to have a second interview to ensure they have made the right choice.

cosmetic dentistry, neuromuscular dentistry and periodontics for gum disease.

BRITISH DENTAL CLINICbritishdentalclinic.com, 04 342 1318This clinic on Al Wasl Road in Dubai provides treatments like air flow cleaning to remove stains, fillings, teeth whitening, veneers, gum treatment and implants.

DRS NICOLAS & ASPnicolasandasp.com, 04 394 7777Drs Nicolas and Asp have eight branches acrosss Dubai. They offer pediatric surgery, cosmetic surgery and implants.

DUBAI SKY CLINICdubaiskyclinic.com, 04 355 8808Dubai Sky Clinic is based at the BurJuman Business Tower, and offers aesthetic dentistry like ceramic inlays and crowns.

THE DENTAL CENTERthe-dental-center.com, 04 375 2175Located in Dubai Healthcare City, the Dental Center’s services include full dental makeovers, implants and cosmetic dentistry.

ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBINGFARNEKfarnek.com, 04 382 4400Farnek service all types of air conditioners and also offer other mechanical, electrical and plumbing services such as installation of pools.

HITCHES AND GLITCHEShitchesandglitches.com, 04 341 2888Hitches and Glitches provide air conditioning and pool maintenance to residents across Dubai and have a 45 minute response time for emergencies.

HOWDRA CLEANING AND MAINTENANCEhowdra.moonfruit.com, 04 227 2736Howdra offers handyman and maintenance services covering electrical and plumbing problems.

JIM WILL FIX ITjimwillfixit.ae, 800 349 / 04 344 7091Jim Will Fix It offers repair, maintenance and service work for electrics, plumbing and air conditioning units plus minor carpentry tasks.

OMEGA PLUS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT04 283 3740Omega Plus fix and repair all things mechanical, electrical and plumbing-related.

FLORISTSEXOTICAexoticaemirates.com, 02 644 4416 / 04 347 3261With branches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Exotica offers bouquets as well as floral arrangements for weddings and seasonal decorations.

ORGANIC FOODS AND CAFEorganicfoodsandcafe.com, 04 434 0577A small store at Emaar Business Park where a florist knocks up good value, immaculate bouquets to order. No deliveries though.

SHAKESPEARE FLOWERSthevillagedubai.com, 04 349 1070Located at The Village Mall, Shakespeare design bouquets as well as floral arrangements for weddings and other events.

UPSCALE AND POSHupscaleandposh.comWhile they don’t have an actual store, Upscale and Posh has a large selection of delivery flowers to choose from online. They also offer online consultation with a florist.

GYMSAVIATION CLUBaviationclub.ae, 04 286 5303The Aviation has a great pool, squash courts, and tennis courts. They put on a big range of workout classes including spinning and salsa.

THE BIG APPLEjumeirah.com, 04 319 8660Located in the Emirates Towers Boulevard, The Big Apple gym offers diet supplements and fitness foods in addition to a great range of fitness machines, weights and aerobics classes.

THE NANNY PLANRita Bains used to work for the Royal Family in Abu Dhabi and decided to set up the Majestic Nannies agency (majesticnannies.com) in 2003. We asked her how to set about getting a top nanny for your kids…



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FITNESS FIRSTfitnessfirst.ae, 04 351 0044Fitness First is the largest chain of gyms in the UAE with branches in Mirdiff, Dubai Media City, and BurJuman, among others. As a member, you get free access to their Group X classes, which range from yoga to spinning.

HAYYAhayya.com, 04 362 7775Hayya is a chain of gyms located within various Emaar properties, including Meadows Village, Burj Dubai and the Lakes. Facilities include pools, squash courts and spas, as well as fitness centres offering classes.

HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CLINICSAL ZAHRA MEDICAL CENTREalzahra.com, 04 331 5000Al Zahra provides departments like pulmonology and opthalmology in addition to paediatrics, dentistry, cosmetic surgery and others.

AMERICAN HOSPITALahdubai.com, 04 336 7777The first hospital in the Middle East to get a Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA), and its four centers of excellence –

the Total Joint Replacement Centre, the Heart Centre, the Cancer Centre and the Diabetes Centre – have gained acclaim in the country.

BELHOUL EUROPEAN HOSPITALbelhouleuropean.com, 04 345 4000Belhoul’s facilities include 19 specialist clinics in addition to surgical facilities.

DUBAI HERBAL TREATMENT CENTREdubaihtc.com, 04 335 1200DHTC is a specialist centre that focuses on both conventional and alternative/herbal remedies. Specialties include dermatology, ayurveda, chiropody and homeopathy.

EMIRATES HOSPITALemirateshospital.ae, 04 349 6666Emirates Hospital is a specialist surgical hospital, but also houses a dental clinic and other general clinics.

NMC HOSPITALnmc.ae, 800 662 / 02 633 2255NMC in Abu Dhabi has departments including dermatology, orthopaedics, paediatrics and gynaecology. They provide home visits when requested.

THE CITY HOSPITALehl.ae/thecityhospital, 04 435 9999The City hospital was the first hospital in Dubai Healthcare City. It boasts state-of-the-art equipment and medical technologies and a VIP

floor complete with a swimming pool and 24 hour butler.

WELCARE HOSPITAL ehl.ae/WH, 04 282 7788Welcare was the first private hospital in Dubai to receive the Quality Appreciation Award and is working towards achieving a a Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA). It has a 24 hour accident and emergency unit.

INSURANCEAMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (ALIC0)uae.alico.com, 800 254 26 / 06 556 2566Alico offers insurance products that cover health, travel, life and accidents. They also offer savings schemes and retirement options.

AXAaxa-gulf.com, 800 48 45 / 800 29 24AXA offers local, regional and global healthcare plans. They also cover motor, yacht, golf and travel insurance.

BUPA (Through Lifecare)bupa-intl.com / lifecareinternational.com, 04 331 8688Bupa offers three different insurance packages running from the Lifeline Essential plan, which covers surgical and diagnostic costs, up to the Lifeline Gold, which includes prescription drugs and dental treatment.

DAMAN NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANYdamanhealth.ae, 800 432 626Daman 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 82Expacare’s packages include Standardcare with limited benefits that don’t cover prescriptions, and Executivecare and Specialcare which cover dental care, complementary therapies and treatment of cancer and chronic conditions. They service local claims through MedNet.

RSArsagroup.ae, 800 772 / 04 302 9995RSA insurance offers policies covering health, home, pets, motors, personal accidents and travel insurance, among others.

KENNELS AND CATTERIESANIMAL CARE CENTREanimalcarecentre.biz, 06 543 6280Located in Sharjah, Animal Care Centre is the

Mövenpick Hotel and Apartments Bur Dubai, 04 336 6000The Mövenpick have decked out their voluminous ballroom in best iftar tent style, and offer a very solid spread of food, including a tender ouzi, a dedicated Moroccan corner and a grand raft of desserts: entertainment is courtesy of an oud player. A nice family option, priced at AED125.

Radisson Blu HotelDubai Deira CreekDubai, 04 205 7333The Radisson also has three options for Iftar – you can get an AED99 buffet at Boulvar, get out on the Creek for a buffet on the Al Mansour Dhow, or go Persian at Shabestan, for AED125 per head.

Burj Al Arab, Dubai, 04 301 7600The ultimate in Iftar decadence – pick from buffets at Baby Al Yam, Al Iwan and Junsui for AED 290 a head. Our favourite is the Junsui option, where Asian food is the order of the day.

Emirates Palace HotelAbu Dhabi, 02 690 9000Emirates Palace’s iftar is priced at AED210 per head - very reasonable considering the grand surroundings. The buffet offers a master class in Arabic food: go hungry, and take your fill.

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oldest kennel and cattery in the UAE. They also have their own veterinary clinic.

CAMP BOW WOW AND CAMP MEOWcampbowwow.ae, 04 288 1701Camps Bow Wow and Meow are located in a villa in Mirdiff and do not cage their animals.

CHURCHWOOD’Schurchwoods.dubaiparent.com, 04 341 5201Located in Barsha, with all chalets separated by partitions and fitted with smoke alarms.

DUBAI KENNELS AND CATTERYdkc.ae, 04 285 1646DKC offer boarding, daycare and collection and delivery for cats, dogs and other pets.

POSH PAWSposhpawsdubai.com, 050 273 0973Located a short drive from Dubai’s Dragon Mart, Posh Paws is like a holiday camp for your pets.

LANDSCAPING AND GARDENSCLEAR VIEWclearview.ae, 04 295 1303If you’re after artificial grass to save on water and work, Clear View are your people.

DUBAI GARDEN CENTREdubaigardencentre.com, 04 340 0006Gardening and landscaping services plus a good range of plants, flowers and outdoor furniture.

GARDEN CONCEPTSlandscapes.co.ae, 04 398 5431Garden Concepts offer landscaping services, landscaping and maintenance services.

GROW GARDENSgrowgardens.ae, 050 159 9723Grow offers gardening services from preliminary concepts through to finished gardens.

PLANTORAMAplantoramallc.com, 04 349 0387 Services include full design and consultancy as well as construction, masonry and irrigation.

ST TROPEZ DESIGNstdubai.com, 04 336 2003Contractors who adapt feng shui designs to promote balance and harmony in your garden.

MAIDS AND CLEANINGBUSY BEESbusybees.com, 04 351 7807Services include house cleaning, baby sitting, event planning and car cleaning.

DUBAI MAIDSdubai-maids.com, 050 919 2029Dubai Maids offers cleaning, babysitting and party services. They also arrange full time maids.

HOWDRA CLEANING AND MAINTENANCEhowdra.moonfruit.com, 04 227 2736Handyman services plus cleaning services by maids who have completed first aid training.

MAIDS.AEmaids.ae, 04 339 4151Maids are available for cleaning, baby sitting and laundry services.

SPEED CLEANINGspeedcleaningcompany.com, 06 543 6333Speed Cleaning guarantee to send a cleaning crew within 24 hours at most.

NURSERIESBASATEENslc.ae, 06 506 7733This centre in Sharjah promotes learning through play for children aged from 2 to 4.

BLOSSOM CHILDRENS NURSERYtheblossomnursery.com, 04 348 6275Located in Umm Suquiem 3, Blossom is a nursery for kids aged from 6 months to 4.5 years. It follows the British Curriculum.

BUTTERFLY MONTESSORI PRESCHOOLadmont.ae, 02 665 8611Butterfly preschool is for children aged 6 months

to 4 years and covers mathematics, natural science, French and Arabic.

CHILDREN’S GARDEN DUBAIchildrensgarden.ae, 04 885 3584Children’s Garden is located in the Green Community and offers early childhood education for children aged from 2 to 5.

CHILDREN’S OASIS NURSERY childrensoasisnursery.com, 04 348 8981Located in Umm Suquiem, as well as Emirates Lakes and Dubai Marina, Children’s Oasis is for children aged 3 months to 4 years.

EMIRATES BRITISH NURSERYebninfo.ae, 04 348 9996Located in Mirdiff and Umm Suquiem, EBI follow the UK curriculum for children between the ages of 11 months and 4 years.

HUMMINGBIRD NURSERY hummingbird.ae, 04 370 0449At Hummingbird, located in the DIFC, children aged between 6 months and 4 years are taught the British curriculum.

KIDS COTTAGE NURSERY kids-cottage.com, 04 394 2145Kids Cottage cares for children aged from 1 to 4 and follows the British curriculum.

RISING STARS NURSERYrisingstarsnursery.com, 04 348 8805Located in Umm Suquiem 2, Rising Stars’ curriculum is designed for children between the ages of 6 months and 4 years.

TINY HOME MONTESSORI NURSERYtiny-home.com, 04 349 3201Tiny Home aims to help children develop self-help skills, language skills and more: classes include French, Computers and Mokeynastics.

PET GROOMINGBRITISH VETERINARY CLINICbritvet.com, 02 66 50085British Veterinary Clinic are the only professional pet groomers in Abu Dhabi, and are located on Khaleej Al Arabi street.

PET CORNERpetcornerdubia.com, 04 454 1305Pet Corner include brushing in their prices, which are based on the breed and size of the dog or cat.

PETS HABITATpetshopdubai.com, 04 341 8085Pets Habitat offers grooming packages for dogs and cats. Grooming is priced according to weight, and includes a de-matting package.

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ROYAL PETSroyalpets.ae, 04 288 6684Located in Mirdiff, Royal Pets offers grooming services for dogs and cats including hair dyeing and de-matting massages.

POOL MANAGEMENTDUBAI POOL CLEANINGpoolcleaningdubai.com, 04 333 6484Dubai Pool Cleaning offer a weekly clean service which includes checking and maintaining chemical and pH levels of the water.

HYDROLITE POOLS AND LANDSCAPEShydrolite.net, 06 535 1118Hydrolite offers water treatment and cleaning twice a week plus regular reading of pH levels.

MAK POOLSmakpools.com, 04 323 2958Mak Pools offers cleaning and maintenance services for private pools and spas. They can also fix leaks and restore damaged tiles.

POOL FENCE DUBAIpoolfence.eu.com, 055 651 5725Removable safety fences by Pool Fence are a good idea if you have young children.

THOSE POOL GUYSthosepoolguys.com, 04 339 0418Those Pool Guys clean and scrub swimming pools. They also refill and disinfect them.

REMOVALSALLIED PICKFORDSae.alliedpickfords.com, 04 408 9555Allied Pickfords offers handyman and cleaning

services in addition to packaging and relocation services to any international location.

EURO MOVERS INTERNATIONALeuromovers-ae.com, 04 340 3920Euro Movers offer door to door services in moving and packing for both domestic and international locations. They also offer storage and insurance.

PACK N MOVEpacknmovedubai.com, 800 766 / 04 33 31860Pack n Move provide full packing and moving services for international or local destinations, as well as cargo loading and unloading. The company also provides storage facilities at their warehouses.

RELOGULFrelogulf.com, 04 501 5748Relogulf offers moving and packaging services for both domestic and international moves.

SCHOOLSThe following schools were rated ‘Oustanding’ by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) during a recent inspection.

JUMEIRAH COLLEGEgemsjc.com, 04 395 5524Jumeirah College follows the National Curriulum for England up to Year 13. They offer courses in business, sciences, design and tech, media studies and music, among others.

JUMEIRAH ENGLISH SPEAKING SCHOOL (Arabian Ranches)jess.sch.ae, 04 361 9019JESS schools at Arabian Ranches are split into three - primary, secondary and sixth form - and offer the British curriculum and IB for sixth form. They have a large, landscaped campus with fully-equipped playground areas, two temperature-controlled swimming pools and extensive facilities for sports, science, art/design and performing arts.

JUMEIRAH ENGLISH SPEAKING SCHOOL (Jumeirah)jess.sch.ae, 04 394 5515A much-loved school teaching the British curriculum to kids from Foundation 1 to Year 6. Jess has excellent facilities and offers a

large range of extra-curricular activities.

KINGS DUBAIkingsdubai.com, 04 348 3939Located in Umm Suquiem, Kings Dubai provides courses until Year 6. Subjects include

history, sciences, music and languages.

WATER MASAFImasafi.com, 800 54 55Masafi offers home delivery of its five gallon bottles of mineral water on a contractual basis.

NESTLEnestlewaters.ae, 800 44 04Nestle delivers five gallon water bottles of their Pure Life range to homes across the UAE. You can prepay for their bottles and get coupons to avoid having to pay cash on delivery.

OASISoasiscome2life.com, 04 802 4888Oasis offers free home delivery to its customers for five gallon bottles, and has a coupon system to prepay for your bottle.

WHITE GOODS AND ELECTRONICSJUMBO ELECTRONICSjumbocorp.com, 800 49 79 / 04 336 7999Jumbo Electronics has 13 stores across Dubai including Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Mall and Ibn Batuta. They sell all kinds of electronics and appliances from calculators to dishwashers. Jumbo also offers a one year warranty on all products, home delivery and installation, and credit payment options.

PLUG-INS ELECTRONIXpluginselectronix.com, 04 206 6777Plug-ins has three stores in Dubai, with the largest one in Dubai Festival City. They sell a variety of electronics as well as appliances and white goods.

SHARAF DG sharafdg.com, 800 344 357 / 04 368 5115Sharaf DG has six stores across Dubai. They are famous for their lowest price guarantee and have a 7 day refund and exchange policy. WILLSEXPAT WILLSwww.expatriatewills.com, 04 407 0876Expat Wills is dedicated to helping expatriates living in the UAE to sort out inheritance issues. They have a team of consultants who can visit you, talk you through the process of drawing up a will and help you to work out the best way to protect your assets, including property. Joint/Mirror Will -AED 4400; Single Will -AED 2750. Please ask if promotional or corporate prices apply.

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Or take steps to protect them. Are you unsure of local inheritance laws?Whatever your nationality, purchasing assets in the UAE through an offshorecompany can offer significant benefits, such as:

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