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SEPTEMBER 2013 | BHOMES.COM
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Raising the steaks
Gaucho’s head chef
shares his grilling secrets
Small wonders
Fun design ideas for
your little one’s den
Moving house?
Stress-busting tips
to keep it simple
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8 Contents
Contents
Listings
Features
28. Property management
42. Downtown
10. Property of the month
58. How to sell your house
Want to maximise your property
portfolio? Better Homes experts
share their advice
This vibrant area is perfect for
singles and couples searching
for a great location
A first look at Living Legends,
the new family-friendly
development in Dubailand
Make property viewings a
breeze with a few handy hints –
plus an agent’s inside scoop
30. Marina
46. Other districts
12. Loan ranger
60. Better... kids’ bedrooms
This ever-popular spot is
brimming with high-quality
luxurious properties
Explore outside the city’s main
freehold areas for some greatvalue rental options
Essential reading for buyers:
our round-up of mortgage
deals on the market
Cute design ideas for your little
one’s den: available now, from
local retailers
33. Emirates Living
48. Short-term rentals
14. Price is right
62. Ask the experts
Families will love this friendly
community, which enjoys an
abundance of handy amenities
Looking for a quick fix? Browse
these short-term lets – all
available today...
On the move? Find out what
your money will buy in Dubai’s
different districts
Our guide to stress-free house
moving – how to keep it simple
for the whole family
36. Dubailand
50. Abu Dhabi
16. Cover interview
63. My style
One of the city’s fastest-growing
areas, this is the place for
families looking for affordability
From elegant apartments to
family-friendly villas, the capital
is full of great properties
We love this vibrant beachside
villa in Jumeirah, with its travelinspired interior design
Aspiring interior designers take
note: Chelsea College of Art
and Design is coming to Dubai
39. Palm Jumeirah
52. Commercial
56. A clean slate
65. A cut above the rest
Find your new home in
Dubai’s most sought-after
neighbourhood
Take your pick from the city’s
best office space, brought to
you by our expert consultants
Grey is the unexpected star
of this season’s interior trends.
Here’s how to do it right...
Restaurant-worthy steak in your
own home? Gaucho’s head
chef shows us how
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Property of the month
Introducing Living Legends, Dubailand’s new outstanding development
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Families seeking spacious,
top-quality property will
welcome the launch of Living
Legends, Dubai’s latest citylimits development. Located
near the centre of Dubailand,
just off Sheikh Mohammed bin
Zayed Road, the community
of villas and apartment towers
promises luxurious Arabianstyle living quarters. Located
on and around a picturesque
golf course, the properties
will boast fine finishings and
designer décor – as well as
plenty of shared parks and
landscaped areas. The pride
of the development, which
has just been completed in
stages, will be the lavish multibedroom villas. Each one draws
inspiration from Middle Eastern
design, and boasts a private
garden, spacious floorplan,
and timeless interior design
that suits both contemporary
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and traditional tastes. We
love the double-storey-height
windows that light the grand
staircases, and the vast spaces
for entertaining: the ground
floor features a large kitchen
with breakfast area, living
room, formal dining area
and family room. Upstairs, the
layout is equally generous, with
spectacular views of the golf
course and community.
The Details
Where is it?
Dubailand
How many bedrooms?
Four or five
How much does it cost?
From AED3,100,000 (fourbedroom villa) to 3,900,000
(five-bedroom villa)
How do I find out more?
Contact BH consultant Anahit
Gevorgyan on 600 52 2212
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Statistics based on Better Homes’ sales and rental figures for the previous six months
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8,000,000
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2,960
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Jumeirah Golf Estates
4,500,000
8,000,000
6,306,129
900
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1,286
Jumeirah Islands
7,500,000
8,750,000
8,212,500
1,390
1,644
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3,000,000
8,670,000
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300,000
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550,000
9,900,000
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850,000
9,887,000
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3,535,000
8,500,000
5,251,250
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I love this place...
Jumeirah
Ivo Ulmann and his wife
Angie Hall have made this
unique district their home
Words by Hazel Plush; images by Nasir Rauf
Having lived in over 15 different countries,
Angie and Ivo would have been forgiven
for not making a mark on their Dubai home.
Setting up house can be exhausting, but this
lively couple took it all in their stride – again.
Indeed, when I walk into the Jumeirah villa
where they’ve resided for two years, I’m
mesmerised by the colours, humour and
vibrancy of their interior design – and that
ever-elusive quality, a sense of home.
“Before we were married, we had a place
that was all white and ivory,” Angie admits
as she shows me around. “But when we
had our son Sasha, we wanted to create a
space where he could be comfortable, and
that didn’t feel like a show home.”
The family’s warmth and sense of fun is
clear at every turn: art and photos hang
‘We see the skyline of the
city in one direction, and
the beach in the other’
pride of place on the walls, and quirky
books and mementoes reflect the family’s
humour. “We love to display art and
pictures,” says Angie. “Everything we own
tends to have an element of humour in it.
We’ve got Chinese propaganda posters
from Shanghai, which have amazing
colours in them – and they remind me of
my childhood in China. We have pictures
by Sasha, retro Americana posters from Los
Angeles, arty postcards, family photos… It’s
all very eclectic, and we love it.”
Angie and Ivo’s travels have inspired their
interiors too: “We have collected a lot of
items over the years from various parts of
the world,” says Ivo. “So many things have
a story attached to them – we have pieces
from Korea, Kurdistan, Egypt, Europe... We’ve
put it all together bit by bit, over the years
– although these days anything we buy is
usually Sasha-related.”
Indeed, Sasha has had more influence
on the design of the family home than most
11-year-old boys. Almost the entire first floor
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is taken up by his model car collection –
a playful, colourful display that the whole
family have contributed to over the years.
“When Sasha was nine months old, Ivo
was given a remote-controlled car by
his brother,” Angie explains. “Sasha was
entranced – and that was it. He started
playing with cars and he’d watch Top Gear
over and over. By the time he was 15 months
old, he could identify at least 30 car brands.
Now he has a big model collection, and it
has turned into a passion for all of us.”
Angie and Ivo originally chose Jumeirah
for its location – near to Sasha’s school,
and a stone’s throw from the beach. Ivo,
the Director of Technical Services for the
Carlson Rezidor hospitality group, travels
frequently for work – so the close proximity
‘In Jumeirah, we see a
different side of Dubai
from the people that live
in the new developments’
to Dubai International Airport is handy.
Angie owns her own company – 360°td,
a creative strategy firm that specialises in
travel and tourism – so the villa’s central
location is a great base for client meetings.
But practicality aside, Jumeirah fits
perfectly with the family’s sense of
adventure: “It’s not an expat suburb, it’s
a real place – and we love that,” says
Ivo. “There’s a mosque at the end of our
road, and we hear the call to prayer – it’s
authentic. I think we see a different side
of Dubai from the people that live in the
new developments. I think a lot of families
seek out areas full of people of their own
nationality – there’s nothing wrong with that,
but it’s not us. You have to be comfortable
outside the expat bubble to live here.”
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The location also gives the family’s
houseguests a glimpse of Dubai that they
might otherwise not see. “Up on the rooftop,
the view is fantastic,” says Angie. “We see
the skyline of the city in one direction,
and the beach in the other. It’s lovely for
guests – when they come, they really feel
that they’re part of Dubai.” When I visit, the
family are hosting Rebecca, a family friend
from Austria. It’s not unusual for them to
have a full house, however, as the spacious
villa is perfect for parties. “There’s usually
something crazy stuff going on,” says Angie.
“There’ll be a bunch of people staying here,
a big party, a fashion show… Working in the
hospitality industry, we love to entertain.”
Maybe that’s the trick of Angie and Ivo’s
warm home: having lived and worked in
hotels all over the world, they’re adept at
bringing out the best in their surroundings.
“I think we’re quite settled wherever we go,”
Angie confirms. “We’d only been here two
weeks when friends came round and said
it looked like we’d been here forever. One
day we’ll move on, but not any time soon –
and as long as we’re in Dubai we’ll stay in
Jumeirah. There really is nowhere else in the
city like it.”
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Jumeirah: the essentials
Your need-to-know guide to what’s in and around the area
Renting & buying
Leisure time
Shopping & eating
Schooling
Expats are only able to rent
property in Jumeirah. This is
a family-orientated district,
with villas of all shapes and
sizes – each with its own
character. Jumeirah is one
of the older parts of the city,
with its own charm. The quality
of the properties does vary –
while most villas are in good
condition, some may be a little
tired. Rental prices are fair,
however, and you can snap up
a good deal. Large families will
love the options for three-, fourand five-bedroom abodes,
many properties have their
own gardens and pools. This is
a low-rise community, and the
views of the city and beach are
fantastic.
Jumeirah Beach Road is
brimming with independent
shops and eateries, as well
as lots of beauty salons,
hairdressers and spas. Leafy Al
Safa Park is just a quick drive
away, and over the winter
you'll find a lively schedule
of team sports (keep an eye
on local messageboards
if you’re looking for a new
fitness hobby). There are
plenty of local gyms, too, and
Jumeirah Grand Mosque is
great for showing visitors the
more authentic side of Dubai
(organise a tour with the Sheikh
Mohammed Centre for Cultural
Understanding). Jumeirah
Beach Park and Open Beach
are right on your doorstep.
You'll find everything you need
on Jumeirah Beach Road:
the restaurants, boutiques
and coffee shops offer a
refreshing break from Dubai's
cookie-cutter malls. There
are post offices, banks and
medical clinics nearby, and
the barbecue pits at Al Safa
Park are great for al fresco
get-togethers. For up-market
dining, the hotels in the area
provide restaurants galore – the
eateries and outlets at Madinat
Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab and
Jumeirah Beach Hotel are firm
favourites. For more relaxed
dining, we love quirky Thai
restaurant Smiling BKK (04 349
6677) whose interior décor has
to be seen to be believed...
The schooling options in
and around the Jumeirah
district are plentiful. For
kindergarten, look to Jumeirah
International Nursery School
(jinschools.com), Ladybird
Nursery (ladybirdnursery.ae)
and Emerald City Nursery
(emeraldcitynursery.com). The
primary-level choices include
Gems Wellington Primary
School (gemswps.com), Safa
School Dubai (safaschooldubai.
com), and Jumeirah English
Speaking School (jess.sch.ae).
For older children, look to the
likes of GEMS Jumeirah College
(gemsjc.com) and Raffles
International School (rafflesis.
com) for secondary-level
education.
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Property picks
Villas in Jumeirah are rental-only for expats, but there's still plenty of great
property to choose from. We've found the hottest new leases on the market...
Villa for rent
Tucked between Al Wasl and Jumeirah
Beach roads, this regal villa occupies one
of the city's most sought-after slices of real
estate. With five bedrooms (all with en suite
bathrooms), a family room and living area,
it's certainly not short on space, and there's
a grassy private garden to the rear of
the property. All fixtures and fittings are
included with the rent, and there's parking
space for a whopping three vehicles too.
Facts and figures: AED310,000 (p/a),
4,800 sq.ft
Contact: BH consultant Asif Shah and
quote reference number VI317537
Rental prices
at a glance
3-bedroom villa: AED220,000 - 275,000
(per annum)
(per annum)
(per annum)
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Villa for rent
Striking interior design and a privileged
panorama of Dubai's Downtown skyline
put this Jumeirah 2 property ahead of the
game. Take your pick from three bedrooms
(we'd bagsy the one with Burj Khalifa
views), settle in to the spacious living room
and fully-equipped kitchen, and enjoy the
property's top-notch amenities: there's a
lush landscaped garden, private maid's
quarters, and the beach is just a stroll away.
It's ready to move into now, and is available
with optional furnishings.
Facts and figures: AED315,000 (p/a),
3,500 sq.ft
Contact: BH consultant Ghada Ghannam
and quote reference number VI317743
Market
update
Independent Finance’s
general manager Sam
Wani reveals the latest
movements in mortgages
75% of all property transactions
in the UAE are cash based, and
25% are mortgage based. This
is highly risky. Unlike mortgage
based end-users who buy for
longer term personal use, cash
buyers are mostly investors
looking for maximum returns.
They are therefore very mobile
and would easily quit the
market if they get better returns
somewhere else. For instance,
the return of confidence in
the US economy is already
improving the real-estate
markets there. If the European
economy shows similar signs,
the real-estate market there will
improve, and result in some of
Dubai's cash investors moving
their investments there.
One reason why so many
cash investors have entered
the market is the remarkable
growth we witnessed during
2012. According to an index
published by the Global
Property Guide, Dubai was
the best property market
in the world in respect of
appreciation. Prices grew by
28% between Q1 2012 to Q3
2013. Hong Kong followed with
20% growth. It is interesting to
note that luxury house prices in
'Indians invested
AED8 billion in
Dubai in the first
half of 2013'
Dubai are one-tenth of those in
Monaco, which is recognised
as having the world’s most
expensive property market. To
put this into perspective, a fivebed villa in Arabian Ranches
costing AED6 million would cost
AED60 million in Monaco.
Now, here is an eye-opener.
A recent ruling by Reserve Bank
of India, India’s central bank,
could have some implications
for the UAE property market.
Indians are now barred from
sending more than $75,000
abroad per year. Previously,
this figure was $200,000. What
is more, none of this can be
invested in real-estate either
directly or indirectly. Indians
invested some AED8 billion
in real estate in Dubai during
first half of this year, making
up for 15% of the investors. A
large proportion of them were
non-resident Indians who are
not impacted by the new laws.
The remaining ones will now
find it challenging to invest in
Dubai real-estate. Since the
proportion is quite small, it may
not have a significant impact
on the overall market, but this
does prove how important it is
to grow the mortgage based
end-users to provide depth
and stability to the market.
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EVERY TIME
THE ELECTRICITY
BILL ARRIVES
With electricity
production increasing
by 70 percent between
2004-2010 and
expecting to double
again by 2020, we
are all guilty of taking
electricity for granted.
There are things, some
simple and others
less so, to reduce
consumption. This not
only lowers carbon
footprint, it also saves
money, while keeping
homes comfortably cool.
T
he first ‘sinner’ or ‘winner’ is air conditioning
Representing between 60 to 80 percent of energy
charges for an average home during the summer, in this
region, home cooling is as essential as running water. Yet this
technology is notoriously expensive and unsustainable to run
if poorly maintained or over-used and abused. “Primarily as a
result of increased use of air conditioning, energy consumption
in the UAE more than doubles during the summer” says HE
Abdullah Saif Al Nuaimi, Director of Privatisation, Abu Dhabi
Water and Electricity Authority. This could be reduced by 20
percent if energy saving measures became the norm, rather
than the exception.
What savings can be made around airconditioning?
For starters, use the right size of air conditioner for the area that
is to be cooled. Air conditioners should therefore be sized by a
professional.
A. Set your air conditioner thermostat as high as you can
tolerate it without feeling hot. The smaller the difference
between the outside and inside temperatures, the lower the
overall air conditioner energy consumption. Every degree
above 25 can save up to 4 percent of your A/C bill.
B. Keep the unit fan set on ‘auto.’ It is unnecessary to run the
fan constantly. Nowadays, digital thermostats are also
more accurate than the older models and help to control
temperatures better. They are programmable so that you can
cool the house down an hour before you expect to get back
to it. Try to set all room thermostats at the same temperature.
C. Avoid setting your air conditioner thermostat to a lower
temperature than normal when you turn it on. It will not cool
the area any faster. The unit may even ice over and no cold air
will come out at all.
D. Easily test how efficient your air conditioner is. Simply
run your unit for at least fifteen minutes and the output
temperature should be around 13 degrees C. The
temperature difference between the output duct and return
duct should be around 15 degrees C. If it is lower it means
your return ducts are too close to the output and you are
losing cold air.
E. Consider using interior fans along with your air conditioner
to circulate the cooled air more effectively through the area.
This may allow you to raise the temperature setting on the
air conditioner thermostat by a few degrees. Ensure the fan is
spinning in the correct direction. All ceiling fans spin in both
directions. One way helps cool the house by forcing cold
air down and the other direction helps heat the house by
forcing hot air down. Check the instruction manual on your
ceiling fans; they will have directions on the proper settings.
F. Cooling homes in the UAE is more challenging than
Charles Neil
Is a Director of Eurotek Services, established in 2006. Prior to this Charles was the CEO of Landmark Properties, following his successful
tenure as part of the start-up team at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Before this, he was the General Manager of Emirates
Bank International, Dubai, UAE. Prior to Emirates Bank, Charles was the Regional Head for Lloyds Bank plc (International).
A longterm resident of the Gulf, Charles has lived in Dubai for 30 years. He was the founder of the British Buisness Group (BBG) in 1987
and has been a Governor at Dubai College since 1986.
elsewhere due to the extremely high levels of humidity in
the air. Using an air conditioner alone will help to remove
some of the humidity, but usually does not remove enough
to make the home comfortable. In a humid climate it is
important to dehumidify air in addition to cooling it with
an air conditioner. It takes extra energy to run both the
dehumidifier and the air conditioner. Humidifiers may
be free-standing placed in strategic locations, or another
method is to install a dehumidifying heat pipe. These pipes
can be added to systems already in existence, and usually
cost less than operating free-standing dehumidifiers.
Another method can be used when purchasing a new air
conditioner. When buying a new unit, it pays to look for one
that has a moisture removal setting or a cooling output that
is variable. This means that when the system is operating,
the air will blow across the coils of the air conditioner more
slowly, which helps to remove more of the moisture from the
air for extra comfort. Removing moisture also reduces the
incidence of mould growing in cupboards.
G. Place the air conditioner compressor at the north side of
the house, or shade it from direct sunlight. A unit operating
in the shade uses as much as 10 percent less electricity
than one operating in the sun. However, make sure that
airflow is not restricted by plants as this can reduce your
unit’s efficiency.
H. Conduct regular maintenance on your air conditioning
unit. Change the filters regularly; dirty filters restrict air
flow, reducing efficiency. Have your air conditioning unit
inspected by a service technician to check the refrigerant
coolant levels, clean the outdoor unit coils, and also check
the airflow over the indoor unit cooling coils; three things
that can reduce your unit’s efficiency by up to 40 percent.
I. Dirty coils alone can reduce your air conditioners
performance by up to 10 percent. While you can clean these
make sure you consult the manufacturer’s recommendations
before doing any work. However, many units can be
cleaned with warm, soapy water and a garden hose (spray
downward). Make sure your outdoor unit coil fins are not
bent. If you have tough stains, try using a toothbrush. Always
turn off the power before cleaning the unit and be careful
not to damage the delicate coils.
J. Change or clean your filters monthly. Dirty filters restrict the
airflow, making your air conditioners work harder to circulate
air and consume more electricity.
K. Insulate your ducts. Ducts can be sealed with mastic tape or
sealer and then wrapped with low-cost, foil-faced, R08 rated
fiberglass insulation. According to the U.S. Department of
Have your air
`
conditioning unit
inspected by a service
technician to check the
coolant levels, clean
the coils, and check the
airflow over the cooling
coils; three things that
can reduce your unit’s
efficiency by up to
40 percent.”
degree above
`25Every
can save up to 4
percent of your A/C bill.”
Energy, the cost of insulating the ducts will be repaid in less
than three years with the energy savings.
L. Have your ductwork professionally cleaned every few
years. Obstructions in the ducts are almost as bad as leaks
when it comes to reducing efficiency. Dirty ductwork
can also clog evaporator coils, which will further reduce
an air conditioner’s efficiency. Leaking or dirty ducts also
encourage the growth of mould and can be a major cause
of respiratory illness in a home.
M. Avoid placing any appliance that generates heat near your
air conditioner thermostat. The thermostat senses this heat
and keeps the air conditioner running at a high demand
longer than necessary. Make sure your room thermostat and
duct temperature sensors are installed in the right position
to get proper sensing to turn off the A/C after reaching the
set temperature. It is preferable not to use heat-producing
appliances such as your oven, dishwasher, or clothes dryer
until late in the evening. For clothes dryers, make sure the
exhaust vent and duct channels the hot air outside.
N. If your air conditioner is old, consider buying a new energyefficient model with the ENERGY STAR label. Doing this can
save you up to 40 percent on your cooling bill.
O. Reduce solar heat gain in the house by: (i) shading the south
and west walls of the house from direct sunlight by planting
trees or installing awnings; (ii) paint the walls and roof with
light colour (preferably white) paint to reflect most of the
sunlight and reduce heat gain. These measures would reduce
your energy demand.
P. Use blinds or curtains to shade any south or west facing
windows during the hottest parts of the day. If you do not
want to cover the window, consider solar shade screens,
which have a special weave that blocks sunlight without
necessarily blocking the view.
Q. Turn off lights that are not needed. Apart from
saving electricity usage, lights also generate heat. For
indoor lighting, use compact fluorescent light (CFL)
bulbs–commonly called energy savers–instead of the
incandescent bulbs. CFLs produce about 75 percent less
heat than incandescent bulbs. Consider solar lights with
LED for boundary walls and external use with power
storage for 8 to 12 hours
R. Whilst adopting all these measures may not cut your
cooling bill in half, you will see a reduction in your bills
and your AC unit will run more efficiently. Evolving
greater awareness around energy consumption isn’t only
paramount for global ecological sustainability; it’s also
smart for our pocketbooks. Try it! Q
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Unfortunately, the community is currently seeing a large amount of construction
work which is causing traffic problems. However, the beachfront development
should be finished by the end of this year, with the tram line (to the rear of the
community) completed by early next year. Then, the traffic should improve and
JBR’s rent and sales prices will increase. This is a family-orientated community which
also appeals to tourists and singles. Property here is highly sought after, especially
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AED 1,150,000
Dubai Marina
0DULQD'LDPRQG
AED 1,299,000
Dubai Marina
0DULQD3HDUO
AED 1,350,000
Dubai Marina
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AED 1,460,000
Dubai Marina
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F rom AED 60,000
1 BR
958 sq. ft.
An investors dream!
(Ref # AP161367)
Philip Whittam
Dubai Marina
1 BR
692 sq. ft.
At never-before prices
(Ref # AP306061)
Nina Pekina
Dubai Marina
1 BR
845 sq. ft.
An investors dream!
(Ref # AP318924)
Darko Dumancic
Dubai Marina
1 BR
602 sq. ft.
One of the Best Deals in
the Market
(Ref # AP242609)
Asal Abedi
Dubai Marina
1 BR
600 sq. ft.
Bright and inviting
residence
(Ref # AP303035)
Victor Danu
Dubai Marina
1 BR
761 sq. ft.
Assured rental income
(Ref # AP319524)
Walid Bitar
Dubai Marina
2 BR
1,030 sq. ft.
(Ref # AP297055)
Nilgun Akay
Dubai Marina
2 BR
983 sq. ft.
A motivated seller!
(Ref # AP318447)
Nilgun Akay
Dubai Marina
2 BR
1,151 sq. ft.
A motivated seller!
(Ref # AP306749)
Anahit Gevorgyan
Dubai Marina
2 BR
1,644 sq. ft.
Excellent value
(Ref # AP318421)
Ali Tabrizi
Dubai Marina
2 BR
(Ref # AP299878)
Tamara Stubbs
Dubai Marina
(Ref # AP259869)
Yousuf Viceroy
Dubai Marina
2 BR
1,518 sq. ft.
Amazing value
(Ref # AP319444)
Zaydoon Ali Al Shabibi
Dubai Marina
2 BR
(Ref # AP164646)
Asal Abedi
Dubai Marina
2 BR
1,329 sq. ft.
Brand new
(Ref # AP320330)
Walid Bitar
Dubai Marina
3 BR
1,898 sq. ft.
Modern living at its best
(Ref # AP36290)
Kristina Titova
Dubai Marina
3 BR
1,919 sq. ft.
Ideal family living
(Ref # AP319846)
Catherine Luethi
Dubai Marina
4 BR
(Ref # AP316312)
Mohamed Adib Amin
Dubai Marinat
1,250 sq. ft.
0DULQD5HVLGHQFHă7RZHU$ Excellent value
AED 1,500,000
Dubai Marina
2 BR
1,179 sq. ft.
0DULQD5HVLGHQFHă7RZHU% Guaranteed rental income
AED 1,540,000
Dubai Marina
7KH%HOYHGHUH
AED 1,600,000
Dubai Marina
1,179 sq. ft.
0DULQD5HVLGHQFHă7RZHU% Exceptional deal!
AED 1,630,000
Dubai Marina
(OLWH5HVLGHQFH
AED 1,650,000
Dubai Marina
/D5LYLHUD
AED 1,917,000
Dubai Marina
6XODID7RZHU
AED 2,099,000
Dubai Marina
1,650 sq. ft.
0DULQD5HVLGHQFHă7RZHU$ Sizeable value
appreciation
AED 2,150,000
September 2013
0DULQD'LDPRQG
AED 60,000
0DULQD&URZQ
AED 60,000
0DULQD'LDPRQG
AED 65,000
0DULQD&URZQ
AED 70,000
'(&7RZHU
AED 75,000
0DULQD'LDPRQG
AED 98,000
(OLWH5HVLGHQFH
AED 115,000
5LPDO
AED 115,000
%DKDU
AED 115,000
5LPDO
AED 115,000
5LPDO
AED 115,000
6DGDI
AED 115,000
6DGDI
AED 140,000
6DGDI
AED 140,000
6DGDI
AED 140,000
6DGDI
AED 170,000
0XUMDQ
AED 170,000
5LPDO
AED 170,000
1 BR
572 sq. ft.
Self-contained
development
(Ref # AP302986)
Nina Pekina
1 BR
754 sq. ft.
Easy living
(Ref # AP175018)
Nicholas Winter
1 BR
647 sq. ft.
Flexible payment options
(Ref # AP167613)
Rasha Moslyh
1 BR
836 sq. ft.
Amazing value
(Ref # AP281811)
Tamara Stubbs
1 BR
948 sq. ft.
Close to all amenities
(Ref # AP320539)
Abdul Kareem Mohammed
2 BR
963 sq. ft.
Everything on your
doorstep
(Ref # AP319497)
Toni Loureiro
2 BR
1,330 sq. ft.
(Ref # AP319644)
Mohammad Osman Qamar
2 BR
1,388 sq. ft.
Affordable luxury
(Ref # AP319559)
Rajkumar Vaswani
2 BR
1,295 sq. ft.
Ready to move in
(Ref # AP239660)
Darko Dumancic
2 BR
1,240 sq. ft.
Enjoy life with style
(Ref # APM213174)
Yolanda Singh
2 BR
1,390 sq. ft.
Beachfront living at an
attractive price
(Ref # AP173380)
Harris Kashmiri
2 BR
1,250 sq. ft.
(Ref # AP171964)
Rasha Moslyh
3 BR
1,797 sq. ft.
Excellent value
(Ref # AP300991)
Kapil Dhakan
3 BR
1,900 sq. ft.
Amazing value
(Ref # AP245466)
Osama Kiwan
3 BR
1,847 sq. ft.
Self-contained
development
(Ref # AP224442)
Robert Kerr
3 BR
1,877 sq. ft.
Fully furnished with style
and class
(Ref # AP318760)
Asif Shah
3 BR
1,882 sq. ft.
Competitive price
(Ref # AP89664)
Tamara Stubbs
3 BR
1,929 sq. ft.
Great family home
(Ref # APM46342)
Amit Kumar
Emirates Living 33
( PLUDWHV/LYLQJ
This district features the gated community of Emirates Hills, with its lush landscaping and worldclass Montgomerie golf course. You’ll also find The Meadows, The Lakes, The Greens and The
Springs. Other notable residential areas include Discovery Gardens and Jumeirah Islands,
where all homes boast a private pool.
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Emirates Living
4 BR
4,100 sq. ft.
Attractive investment opportunity
Yousuf Viceroy
(Ref # VI293949)
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1 BR
1,039 sq. ft.
Gulshan Ara
(Ref # AP320519)
0HDGRZV0HDGRZV3KDVH
Emirates Living
Ready to move in
Sachin Das
(Ref # VI320199)
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Amazing capital growth
Micky Soni
(Ref # AP318550)
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5 BR
3,805 sq. ft.
$('
1 BR
1,066 sq. ft.
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Emirates Living
3 BR
3,600 sq. ft.
Matchless location
Philip Whittam
(Ref # VI320489)
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Emirates Living
A motivated seller!
Jane Anne Chubsey
(Ref # VI319351)
$('
3 BR
2,745 sq. ft.
(;&/86,9(72%(77(5+20(6
$O)XUMDQ4XRUWDM
Al Furjan
Prestigious urban development
Wael Gomaa
(Ref # VI307368)
$('
3 BR
3,049 sq. ft.
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Jumeirah Heights
Gulshan Ara
(Ref # AP315057)
$('
3 BR
2,369 sq. ft.
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Jumeirah Park
Amazing value
Rita Mouawad
(Ref # VI318051)
$('
3 BR
3,063 sq. ft.
34 Emirates Living
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Emirates Living
(Ref # VI318710)
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Jumeirah Park
Amazing value
Hannah Bakshani
(Ref # VI320635)
$$.6$9LOODV
Barsha
Amazing value
Rahab Nicar
(Ref # VI309129)
6SULQJV6SULQJV3KDVH%
Emirates Living
Philip Whittam
(Ref # VI160166)
September 2013
$('
3 BR
3,600 sq. ft.
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Muhammad Faheem Sadiq
(Ref # AP6465)
$('
4 BR
3,578 sq. ft.
$('
2 BR
1,173 sq. ft.
0HDGRZV0HDGRZV3KDVH
Emirates Living
A great family option
Kapil Dhakan
(Ref # VI319672)
$O$UWD
The Greens
Stimulating environment
Tamara Stubbs
(Ref # AP56268)
$('
5 BR
5,000 sq. ft.
$('
1 BR
689 sq. ft.
$('
4 BR
4,100 sq. ft.
$('
3 BR
3,032 sq. ft.
*UHHQ/DNHV7RZHU
5 Star hotel living with everything you need
Veerta Laul
(Ref # AP259083)
$('
2 BR
1,679 sq. ft.
Emirates Living 35
( PLUDWHV/LYLQJEHVWRIWKHUHVW
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1 BR
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F rom AED 90,000
856 sq. ft.
6HDVRQV&RPPXQLW\6XPPHU An investors dream!
AED 560,000
1 BR
786 sq. ft.
6HDVRQV&RPPXQLW\6XPPHU Amazing value
AED 600,000
(Ref # AP315694)
Micky Soni
(Ref # AP312914)
Naveed Khan
Discovery Gardens
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AED 90,000
,EQ%DWWXWD*DWH
AED 100,000
1 BR
840 sq. ft.
Guaranteed return on
investment
(Ref # AP318518)
Roy Yacoub
Discovery Gardens
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AED 640,000
2 BR
(Ref # AP320105)
Sorin Rizan
2 BR
1,204 sq. ft.
Scenic water view
(Ref # AP319080)
Laila Kokash
2 BR
1,642 sq. ft.
Easy living
(Ref # AP307417)
Sana Hajjar
Emirates Living
2 BR
1,269 sq. ft.
Excellent value
(Ref # AP259276)
Anahit Gevorgyan
Emirates Living
2 BR
1,327 sq. ft.
Live in a world of culture
(Ref # AP303903)
Robert Allsopp
2 BR
1,224 sq. ft.
Ideal family living
(Ref # AP300031)
Catherine Luethi
Emirates Living
2 BR
1,503 sq. ft.
Premier location
(Ref # AP319768)
Mohammad Khalid Khan
3 BR
1,794 sq. ft.
Attractive investment
opportunity
(Ref # AP319597)
3 BR
1,897 sq. ft.
Property at budget prices
(Ref # AP4606)
Ali Tabrizi
The Greens
3 BR
1,804 sq. ft.
A stunning family home
Discovery Gardens
1,338 sq. ft.
6HDVRQV&RPPXQLW\$XWXPQ Amazing value
AED 1,000,000
7KH,FRQ7RZHU
AED 1,200,000
0DQKDWWDQ
AED 1,200,000
7KH,FRQ7RZHU
AED 1,200,000
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AED 1,295,000
Al Furjan
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AED 1,313,669
Al Furjan
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AED 1,325,000
'XEDL$UFK7RZHU
AED 1,850,000
3DOODGLXP
AED 2,000,000
Al Furjan
%ORFN*
AED 2,050,000
'XEDL$UFK7RZHU
AED 2,100,000
$O1DNKHHO
AED 2,400,000
0$*
AED 2,400,000
25HVLGHQFH
AED 2,450,000
6DED7RZHU
AED 105,000
6DED7RZHU
AED 105,000
(Ref # AP320442)
Adam Paul Stockley
2 BR
1,027 sq. ft.
5 Star hotel living with
everything you need
(Ref # APM311514)
Presley Remedious
2 BR
1,027 sq. ft.
5 Star hotel living with
everything you need
(Ref # APM311376)
Presley Remedious
2 BR
1,162 sq. ft.
Fully furnished with style
and class
(Ref # AP237428)
Nina Pekina
2 BR
1,200 sq. ft.
State-of-the-art facilities
(Ref # AP94480)
Rasha Moslyh
2 BR
(Ref # VI318692)
Rene Neil Dsouza
2,004 sq. ft.
6SULQJV6SULQJV3KDVH$ An exquisite landscaped
setting
AED 110,000
2 BR
1,857 sq. ft.
6SULQJV6SULQJV3KDVH& Excellent value
AED 110,000
/DV&DVDV
AED 115,000
(Ref # VI297450)
Michael Cullen
3 BR
3,000 sq. ft.
Excellent finish
(Ref # VI307373)
Adam Paul Stockley
2 BR
(Ref # VI307165)
Katarina Geenen
1,857 sq. ft.
6SULQJV6SULQJV3KDVH Amazing value
AED 120,000
3 BR
1,314 sq. ft.
An iconic masterpiece
(Ref # AP320615)
Gulshan Ara
2 BR
1,162 sq. ft.
Ready to move in
(Ref # AP4580)
Pravin Patrick DMello
$UQR
AED 130,000
2 BR
1,225 sq. ft.
Prestigious urban
development
(Ref # AP168047)
Walid Bitar
(Ref # AP320555)
Emirates Living
2 BR
(Ref # VI318000)
Naveed Khan
3 BR
2,069 sq. ft.
A motivated seller!
(Ref # AP319155)
Yousuf Viceroy
Jumeirah Village Triangle
4 BR
(Ref # VI318943)
Sharfuddin Mohammed
3 BR
1,652 sq. ft.
Prestigious urban
development
(Ref # AP320410)
Conny Mathei
The Greens
3 BR
2,486 sq. ft.
(Ref # AP317199)
Naveed Khan
The Greens
3 BR
2,098 sq. ft.
One of the best deals in
the market
(Ref # AP318184)
May Helal
Jumeirah Heights
3,474 sq. ft.
6HDVRQV&RPPXQLW\$XWXPQ Modern living at its best
AED 2,300,000
The Greens
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AED 100,000
2 BR
1,338 sq. ft.
Exceptional deal!
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AED 120,000
6DED7RZHU
AED 125,000
3,455 sq. ft.
6SULQJV6SULQJV3KDVH$ Close to all amenities
AED 130,000
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AED 130,000
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AED 135,000
$O6LGLU
AED 155,000
$O-D]
AED 160,000
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AED 165,000
2 BR
2,992 sq. ft.
(Ref # VI296433)
Elen Manukyan
3 BR
1,800 sq. ft.
Affordable luxury
(Ref # AP302958)
Muhammad Faheem Sadiq
3 BR
1,652 sq. ft.
Everything on your
doorstep
(Ref # AP320212)
Abi Odimayo
3 BR
1,665 sq. ft.
Stimulating environment
(Ref # AP275301)
Rahab Nicar
3 BR
2,184 sq. ft.
(Ref # APM305999)
Ehab Ashmawy
36 Dubailand
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A destination of extraordinary vision, Dubailand is the largest and most innovative residential,
entertainment and tourist attraction in the region. Project highlights include Dubai Autodrome,
The Els Club, the Butch Harmon School of Golf and a superb cricket stadium. Key residential
districts include Dubai Motor City, Sports City, Remraam and villa neighbourhoods such as
Arabian Ranches, Leyan, The Villa and Al Barari.
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Dubailand
Modern infrastructure and facilities
Moin Jehanzeb
(Ref # APM296676)
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Dubailand
Amazing value
Hannah Bakshani
(Ref # AP259700)
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Dubailand
623 sq. ft.
$('
2 BR
1,561 sq. ft.
Uncompromising luxury
Arsalan Qazal
(Ref # VI318949)
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Arabian Ranches
Alina Cercel
(Ref # TH320472)
$('
5 BR
7,700 sq. ft.
$('
3 Br
2,456 sq. ft.
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Arabian Ranches
3 BR
3,220 sq. ft.
A lush oasis
Dimple R
(Ref # VI319964)
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$('
Dubailand
2 BR
2,331 sq. ft.
Adrian Popica
(Ref # AP319248)
(;&/86,9(72%(77(5+20(6
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Arabian Ranches
Views of lush landscapes
Ozlem Ucar
(Ref # VI318050)
September 2013
$('
3 BR
2,998 sq. ft.
$HJHDQ
Dubailand
An investors dream!
Ganna Grosova
(Ref # VI74968)
$('
4 BR
3,444 sq. ft.
/LYLQJ/HJHQGV
Dubailand
Live your Arabian dream
Anahit Gevorgyan
(Ref # VI320090)
$('
5 BR
4,460 sq. ft.
Dubailand 37
*D]HOOH$O5HHP
Arabian Ranches
Alina Cercel
(Ref # VI304497)
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Arabian Ranches
Meticulously planned
Riazuddin Ahmed
(Ref # VI320167)
$('
2 BR
1,889 sq. ft.
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The kind of home you’ve only ever dreamed about
Porus Jemshed Irani
(Ref # VI303869)
$('
3 BR
2,250 sq. ft.
$('
5 BR
5,900 sq. ft.
*D]HOOH$O5HHP
Arabian Ranches
Just move in
Dimple R
(Ref # TH320578)
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Great family home
Victoria Rushton
(Ref # VI3073)
$('
3 BR
2,425 sq. ft.
$('
4 BR
4,176 sq. ft.
(;&/86,9(72%(77(5+20(6
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Ready to move in
Bilal Khan
(Ref # VI319843)
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Arabian Ranches
Ideal family living
Hannah Bakshani
(Ref # VI319781)
$('
4 BR
4,200 sq. ft.
$('
3 BR
3,166 sq. ft.
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Dubailand
Sana Hajjar
(Ref # VI319546)
$('
5 BR
5,700 sq. ft.
38 Dubailand
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F rom AED 462,500
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AED 462,500
Dubailand
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AED 550,000
Dubailand
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AED 591,000
Dubailand
$O5HHP0LUD
AED 1,688,179
Dubailand
$O:DKD$SDUWPHQWV
AED 2,000,000
Arabian Ranches
*D]HOOH$O5HHP
AED 2,100,000
Dubailand
$O5HHP0LUD
AED 2,467,793
Arabian Ranches
*D]HOOH$O5HHP
AED 2,875,000
Dubailand
$O:DKD9LOODV
AED 2,999,000
Arabian Ranches
$OPD
AED 2,999,995
Dubailand
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F rom AED 46,000
1 BR
925 sq. ft.
opportunity
(Ref # AP320407)
Catherine Luethi
IMPZ
1 BR
742 sq. ft.
Easy living
(Ref # AP318810)
Abi Odimayo
2 BR
1,075 sq. ft.
Excellent value
(Ref # AP319356)
Dimple R
Dubailand
3 BR
2,385 sq. ft.
Easy payment plan
(Ref # VI319242)
Ali Tabrizi
2 BR
1,792 sq. ft.
Self-contained
development
(Ref # AP320669)
Nehad Mohamed
2 BR
1,857 sq. ft.
Easy living
(Ref # VI239304)
Ozlem Ucar
Dubailand
4 BR
2,687 sq. ft.
An investors dream!
(Ref # VI319240)
Ali Tabrizi
3 BR
2,450 sq. ft.
(Ref # VI303237)
Dimple R
3 BR
3,621 sq. ft.
(Ref # VI304423)
Catherine Luethi
Arabian Ranches
3 BR
2,292 sq. ft.
(Ref # VI319834)
Ozlem Ucar
Arabian Ranches
4 BR
(Ref # VI309659)
Yousuf Viceroy
Arabian Ranches
4 BR
2,897 sq. ft.
(Ref # VI320126)
Anahit Gevorgyan
Arabian Ranches
4 BR
4,905 sq. ft.
Designed and finished to
the highest standards
(Ref # AP286043)
Abi Odimayo
Arabian Ranches
4 BR
2,600 sq. ft.
Signature development
(Ref # VI304964)
Dubailand
4 BR
2,897 sq. ft.
(Ref # VI320125)
Anahit Gevorgyan
4 BR
4,179 sq. ft.
An investors dream!
(Ref # VI3130)
Victoria Rushton
5 BR
3,600 sq. ft.
Excellent value
(Ref # VI318620)
Asif Shah
5 BR
3,584 sq. ft.
Privileged location
(Ref # VI11233)
Wael Gomaa
2,558 sq. ft.
9LFWRU\+HLJKWV0RUHOOD Signature development
AED 3,150,000
Dubailand
/LYLQJ/HJHQGV
AED 3,163,650
Dubailand
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AED 3,249,000
Dubailand
9LFWRU\+HLJKWV(VPHUDOGD
AED 3,350,000
Dubailand
/LYLQJ/HJHQGV
AED 3,384,900
7RZQKRXVH
AED 3,600,000
Dubailand
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AED 3,600,000
Dubailand
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AED 3,600,000
September 2013
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AED 46,000
6RXWK:HVW$SDUWPHQWV
AED 60,000
2O\PSLF3DUN
AED 60,000
5LWDM%ORFN+
AED 80,000
7KHPDDU
AED 85,000
:LGFRPEH+RXVH
AED 100,000
7KHPDDU
AED 115,000
*&3KDVH:HVW
AED 120,000
*D]HOOH$O5HHP
AED 155,000
*D]HOOH$O5HHP
AED 160,000
*D]HOOH$O5HHP
AED 160,000
*D]HOOH$O5HHP
AED 190,000
*D]HOOH$O5HHP
AED 200,000
7KH9LOOD$OGHD
AED 200,000
7RZQKRXVH
AED 225,000
7RZQKRXVH
AED 225,000
7RZQKRXVH
AED 225,000
%XQJDORZ
AED 225,000
1 BR
834 sq. ft.
Excellent value
(Ref # AP320640)
Pat Mc Cleland
1 BR
1,033 sq. ft.
Excellent value
(Ref # AP317770)
Sana Hajjar
1 BR
1,054 sq. ft.
Ready to move in
(Ref # AP308775)
2 BR
1,557 sq. ft.
Amazing value
(Ref # AP320496)
Abdul Kareem Mohammed
2 BR
1,448 sq. ft.
Affordable luxury
(Ref # AP319190)
Rasha Moslyh
2 BR
1,455 sq. ft.
Excellent value
(Ref # AP302626)
Partha Reddy
3 BR
2,146 sq. ft.
Affordable luxury
(Ref # AP319182)
Rasha Moslyh
2 BR
1,576 sq. ft.
Privileged location
(Ref # AP318019)
Ruth Dugard
3 BR
3,603 sq. ft.
Great family home
(Ref # VI166723)
Darko Dumancic
3 BR
2,292 sq. ft.
(Ref # VI319873)
Ozlem Ucar
3 BR
2,440 sq. ft.
Exceptional deal!
(Ref # VI162145)
Riazuddin Ahmed
3 BR
2,725 sq. ft.
Everything on your
doorstep
(Ref # VI319914)
Pat Mc Cleland
3 BR
2,998 sq. ft.
Friendly neighborhood
(Ref # VI308607)
Hannah Bakshani
4 BR
4,760 sq. ft.
Great family home
(Ref # VI298118)
Rasha Moslyh
3 BR
4,200 sq. ft.
(Ref # VI158409)
Rasha Moslyh
3 BR
4,176 sq. ft.
Premier location
(Ref # VI158351)
Nicole Burt
3 BR
4,176 sq. ft.
Premier location
(Ref # VI158180)
Hannah Bakshani
4 BR
4,200 sq. ft.
Ready to move in
(Ref # VI319843)
Bilal Khan
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Mohammed Fares
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Florin Rusu
(Ref # AP314686)
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1,603 sq. ft.
Ruby Barreau
(Ref # VI319004)
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Rizwan Zabeehullah Shaikh
(Ref # AP172536)
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5,000 sq. ft.
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5,000 sq. ft.
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6 BR
7,000 sq. ft.
Excellent value
(Ref # VI320446)
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1 BR
1,185 sq. ft.
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Shahzad Anwar
(Ref # AP320025)
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Robert Kerr
(Ref # AP173203)
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2 BR
1,589 sq. ft.
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Kristina Titova
(Ref # AP226663)
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1 BR
1,185 sq. ft.
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Conny Mathei
(Ref # AP303185)
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2,280 sq. ft.
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Sharon Sweet
(Ref # AP319316)
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Full ocean view
Rasha Moslyh
(Ref # AP290748)
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Rizwan Zabeehullah Shaikh
(Ref # AP172536)
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Shahzad Anwar
(Ref # AP319073)
September 2013
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2 BR
1,712 sq. ft.
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Ruby Barreau
(Ref # AP235593)
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2,182 sq. ft.
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3 BR
4,188 sq. ft.
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Kapil Dhakan
(Ref # AP169708)
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Amazing value
Fabio Lombardi
(Ref # AP319096)
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3 BR
2,121 sq. ft.
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1,875 sq. ft.
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5,000 sq. ft.
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1,184 sq. ft.
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(Ref # AP318426)
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4,181 sq. ft.
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1 BR
1,491 sq. ft.
A desirable address
(Ref # AP318657)
May Helal
The Palm Jumeirah
1 BR
1,184 sq. ft.
World class development
(Ref # AP320408)
Ben Bandari
The Palm Jumeirah
1 BR
1,185 sq. ft.
The Palm Jumeirah
7DM*UDQGHXU5HVLGHQFHV0DXU\D Affordable luxury
1 BR
1,367 sq. ft.
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AED 2,000,000
AED 2,050,000
AED 2,150,000
(Ref # AP320343)
Sharon Sweet
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AED 128,000
1 BR
1,145 sq. ft.
Beachfront living at an
attractive price
(Ref # AP302028)
Elen Manukyan
(Ref # AP226663)
Kristina Titova
The Palm Jumeirah
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1 BR
1,368 sq. ft.
Affordable luxury
(Ref # AP318973)
Florin Rusu
(Ref # AP319448)
Anda Marin
The Palm Jumeirah
1 BR
1,145 sq. ft.
Full ocean view
(Ref # AP318761)
Sharon Sweet
(Ref # AP317260)
Babur Ortikov
The Palm Jumeirah
1 BR
1,140 sq. ft.
A desirable address
(Ref # AP6752)
(Ref # AP315713)
Sharfuddin Mohammed
The Palm Jumeirah
1 BR
1,295 sq. ft.
Azure sky views
(Ref # AP320347)
Jawad Motiwala
1 BR
1,296 sq. ft.
Stunning view of the sea
(Ref # APM306969)
Immaculate Noronha
2 BR
1,646 sq. ft.
Affordable luxury
(Ref # AP4579)
Rasha Moslyh
2 BR
2,041 sq. ft.
(Ref # AP320641)
Tulay Ozcan
2 BR
1,646 sq. ft.
Sunny, spacious apartment
(Ref # AP171445)
Babur Ortikov
2 BR
1,937 sq. ft.
Experience the height of
luxury
(Ref # AP1135)
Rasha Moslyh
everything you need
1 BR
1,480 sq. ft.
The Palm Jumeirah
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AED 2,181,372
1 BR
1,313 sq. ft.
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1 BR
1,185 sq. ft.
The Palm Jumeirah
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AED 115,000
AED 140,000
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AED 2,200,000
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The Palm Jumeirah
1 BR
1,273 sq. ft.
Live with a view to inspire
(Ref # AP317035)
Catherine Luethi
The Palm Jumeirah
1 BR
1,185 sq. ft.
The Palm Jumeirah
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Shahzad Anwar
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AED 2,300,000
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The Palm Jumeirah
2 BR
1,589 sq. ft.
Exclusive property
(Ref # AP173203)
Robert Kerr
The Palm Jumeirah
1 BR
(Ref # AP317883)
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The Palm Jumeirah
1,156 sq. ft.
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AED 155,000
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AED 155,000
AED 2,400,000
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The Palm Jumeirah
1 BR
1,883 sq. ft.
A desirable address
(Ref # AP318658)
May Helal
The Palm Jumeirah
1 BR
1,891 sq. ft.
Privileged location
(Ref # AP316829)
Babur Ortikov
The Palm Jumeirah
2 BR
1,787 sq. ft.
A desirable address
(Ref # AP301565)
Sharon Sweet
1 BR
(Ref # AP317817)
2 BR
2,101 sq. ft.
The Palm Jumeirah
7DM*UDQGHXU5HVLGHQFHV0XJKDO A prestigious address
(Ref # AP318200)
Ruby Barreau
(Ref # AP317815)
2 BR
1,981 sq. ft.
The Palm Jumeirah
7DM*UDQGHXU5HVLGHQFHV0XJKDO A prestigious address
(Ref # AP318199)
Ruby Barreau
(Ref # AP317813)
The Palm Jumeirah
(Ref # AP317811)
The Palm Jumeirah
(Ref # AP317799)
The Palm Jumeirah
(Ref # AP317796)
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The Palm Jumeirah
1,158 sq. ft.
AED 2,500,000
everything you need
The Palm Jumeirah
1 BR
1,152 sq. ft.
AED 2,500,000
everything you need
1 BR
1,158 sq. ft.
everything you need
AED 2,500,000
The Palm Jumeirah
The Palm Jumeirah
1 BR
1,158 sq. ft.
AED 2,500,000
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The Palm Jumeirah
1 BR
1,160 sq. ft.
AED 2,500,000
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The Palm Jumeirah
1 BR
1,154 sq. ft.
AED 2,500,000
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AED 175,000
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3 BR
2,209 sq. ft.
Live by the beach
(Ref # APM320248)
Immaculate Noronha
3 BR
2,212 sq. ft.
A desirable address
(Ref # AP307123)
Nina Pekina
3 BR
2,260 sq. ft.
(Ref # AP253765)
Sharon Sweet
3 BR
2,260 sq. ft.
(Ref # AP257294)
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42 Downtown
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Downtown and The Dubai Mall, this district features exquisite and awe-inspiring living spaces from
exclusive high-rise apartments at The Residences and South Ridge to the traditional Arabesque
homes of The Old Town. With world-class amenities, waterfront walkways and vibrant market
squares, Downtown is a great place to live.
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Sana Hajjar
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1,420 sq. ft.
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1 BR
929 sq. ft.
Naveed Khan
(Ref # AP320102)
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Ghada Ghannam
(Ref # AP315671)
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Mouhanad Abou Fadel
(Ref # AP293654)
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Mujtaba Virani
(Ref # AP318533)
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9,287 sq. ft.
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3,369 sq. ft.
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2,663 sq. ft.
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Asal Abedi
(Ref # AP306427)
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Yousuf Viceroy
(Ref # AP304858)
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857 sq. ft.
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1,624 sq. ft.
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Binu Abraham
(Ref # AP305802)
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Petro Collinet
(Ref # AP230873)
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2,282 sq. ft.
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2,109 sq. ft.
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Angela Kalaitsidou
(Ref # AP79299)
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1,074 sq. ft.
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Sana Hajjar
(Ref # AP319462)
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891 sq. ft.
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2,183 sq. ft.
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Darius Ganda
(Ref # AP319910)
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Mustapha Boulakhir
(Ref # AP316272)
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1,232 sq. ft.
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1,017 sq. ft.
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Mohammed Fares
(Ref # AP320477)
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Avtar Malhotra
(Ref # AP231344)
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1,076 sq. ft.
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Mouhanad Abou Fadel
(Ref # AP256196)
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889 sq. ft.
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1 BR
802 sq. ft.
(Ref # AP319792)
Rima Moukarim
DIFC
1 BR
705 sq. ft.
Amazing value
(Ref # AP317278)
Ghada Ghannam
Downtown Dubai
1 BR
983 sq. ft.
Ambitious initiative
(Ref # AP317583)
Roy Yacoub
Downtown Dubai
1 BR
705 sq. ft.
A motivated seller!
(Ref # AP316972)
Yousuf Viceroy
Downtown Dubai
1 BR
968 sq. ft.
Exceptional deal!
(Ref # AP65545)
Riazuddin Ahmed
Downtown Dubai
1 BR
806 sq. ft.
Affordable luxury
(Ref # AP177854)
Liaqat Ali
Downtown Dubai
2 BR
941 sq. ft.
Affordable luxury
(Ref # AP303914)
Yasmeen Buzari
Downtown Dubai
2 BR
1,238 sq. ft.
A motivated seller!
(Ref # AP320239)
Yousuf Viceroy
Downtown Dubai
2 BR
1,409 sq. ft.
Central and prestigious
location
(Ref # AP315302)
Nilgun Akay
Downtown Dubai
2 BR
1,023 sq. ft.
(Ref # AP317375)
Ben Bandari
Downtown Dubai
2 BR
1,254 sq. ft.
High yielding returns
(Ref # AP316118)
Mohamed Adib Amin
Downtown Dubai
3 BR
2,187 sq. ft.
Ideal family living
(Ref # AP266982)
Angela Kalaitsidou
DIFC
4 BR
2,744 sq. ft.
Live closer to work
(Ref # AP318281)
Catherine Luethi
DIFC
3 BR
1,887 sq. ft.
An investors dream!
(Ref # AP172822)
Bilal Khan
DIFC
3 BR
1,766 sq. ft.
(Ref # AP285145)
Conny Mathei
Downtown Dubai
3 BR
2,700 sq. ft.
opportunity
(Ref # AP317710)
Asal Abedi
Business Bay
3 BR
2,102 sq. ft.
A desirable address
(Ref # AP318851)
Mohammad Mukram
Business Bay
(Ref # AP279955)
Mohammad Mukram
Downtown Dubai
3 BR
2,928 sq. ft.
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1 BR
786 sq. ft.
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Murad Ali Dib
1 BR
860 sq. ft.
Premier location
(Ref # AP319871)
Naveed Khan
1 BR
705 sq. ft.
Close to all amenities
(Ref # APM318705)
Niral Jhaveri
1 BR
710 sq. ft.
Privileged location
(Ref # AP74369)
Robert Kerr
1 BR
849 sq. ft.
(Ref # AP320481)
1 BR
783 sq. ft.
Amazing value
(Ref # AP320413)
Mouhanad Abou Fadel
1 BR
726 sq. ft.
(Ref # AP320073)
Parul Dayal
1 BR
915 sq. ft.
Brand new luxury
apartments
(Ref # AP319436)
Sana Hajjar
1 BR
915 sq. ft.
Brand new luxury
apartments
(Ref # AP319435)
Sana Hajjar
1 BR
881 sq. ft.
Easy living
(Ref # AP319079)
Angela Kalaitsidou
1 BR
780 sq. ft.
Just move in
(Ref # AP318639)
Asal Abedi
2 BR
1,287 sq. ft.
A desirable address
(Ref # APM291911)
Murad Ali Dib
2 BR
1,350 sq. ft.
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Rasha Moslyh
2 BR
1,718 sq. ft.
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Murad Ali Dib
2 BR
954 sq. ft.
Brand new
(Ref # AP319709)
Sana Hajjar
3 BR
2,207 sq. ft.
(Ref # APM56699)
Niral Jhaveri
3 BR
2,207 sq. ft.
Affordable luxury
(Ref # AP66974)
Sharon Sweet
3 BR
2,221 sq. ft.
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Mouhanad Abou Fadel
(Ref # VI317449)
5 BR
8,500 sq. ft.
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Ready to move in
Sana Hajjar
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Abid Aziz
(Ref # AP304141)
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2,001 sq. ft.
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Sana Hajjar
(Ref # AP56120)
396 sq. ft.
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Sana Hajjar
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Asif Shah
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Umm Suqeim
Brian Neill
(Ref # VI201715)
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Sana Hajjar
(Ref # VI320335)
4 BR
5,600 sq. ft.
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4,800 sq. ft.
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Rima Moukarim
(Ref # VI320476)
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Ghada Ghannam
(Ref # VI317135)
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4,500 sq. ft.
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6,000 sq. ft.
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4,000 sq. ft.
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2,400 sq. ft.
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Mouhanad Abou Fadel
(Ref # AP320663)
500 sq. ft.
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1,791 sq. ft.
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Selma Dsouza
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1,076 sq. ft.
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1,468 sq. ft.
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Sabah Gazi
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775 sq. ft.
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Maria Rhodora Layug
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2 BR
1,293 sq. ft.
Dubai Marina
A host of facilities
Selma Dsouza
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850 sq. ft.
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From AED 585 pp
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A resort style community
Natalya Sapronova
(Ref # AP319595)
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A desirable address
(Ref # AP301811)
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A desirable address
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Marie DeGuiche
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Cheffie Melhem
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4,734 sq. ft.
Imran Ellam
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Ideal family living
Marie DeGuiche
(Ref # TH263089)
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1,461 sq. ft.
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859 sq. ft.
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1,832 sq. ft.
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A desirable address
Wissam Al Hamoud
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The kind of home you’ve only dreamt about
Cheffie Melhem
(Ref # VI319985)
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(Ref # VI319510)
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859 sq. ft.
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Nada Jaouhar
(Ref # AP320723)
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1,507 sq. ft.
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Home sweet home
Wissam Al Hamoud
(Ref # VI320608)
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2,626 sq. ft.
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9,871 sq. ft.
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10,795 sq. ft.
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(Ref # VI318906)
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5,953 sq. ft.
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Andrew Elliot
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Sapna Sharma
(Ref # OF320162)
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3,193 sq. ft.
Excellent value
Ahmed Fdil
(Ref # OF317594)
14,970 sq. ft.
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Tessa Honorica Lowe
(Ref # OF320473)
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Hashim Ahmed
(Ref # OF316340)
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Amazing value
Tarun Gulati
(Ref # OF174953)
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Competitive price
Presley Remedious
(Ref # OFM310747)
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Deira
4,013 sq. ft.
Excellent value
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We are seeing a slower rate of growth due to the lack of supply of stock in the
market, but once stock comes into the market it transacts very quickly. With JLT’s
infrastructure almost completed, I believe the area will become a very popular
destination. Over the past four years, DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) has
attracted more than 4,000 new companies to the free zone, 90% of which are new
to Dubai. In 2013 an average of 200 new companies joined DMCC every single
month. This demand demonstrates the market confidence in DMCC and Dubai and
underlines the need for new commercial space. This was the deciding factor in the
announcement that DMCC will build the world’s tallest commercial tower in JLT.
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184,080
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93,005
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66,180
83,100
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87,200
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5,170,800
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56 Better Interiors
A clean slate
From shimmering silver to deepest charcoal, grey can be gorgeous – in all of its shades
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Main image Assorted furniture
and accessories, various prices,
THE One 1 Pillow, AED145, Crate
and Barrel 2 Luau Beverage Tub,
AED449, Crate and Barrel 3 Safa
Spiral vases, AED59/129, Home
Centre 4 Cosmo vase, AED89,
Homes R Us 5 Damasc fruit bowl,
AED119, Homes R Us 6 Mille Notti
Linea bed set, from AED1,049,
D.Tales 7 Arden candle holders,
AED199-279, Crate and Barrel
8 Mercer salad plates, AED29
each, Crate and Barrel
58 Feature
How to sell your house
In a crowded property market, first impressions count – and it’s
essential to hook a buyer as soon as they walk through the door.
Here’s how to prep your property for successful viewings…
Get rid of any unessential clutter – it’s
important to create a blank canvas.
Be brutal: a few framed photographs
will be enough to create a welcoming
atmosphere, but anything else should be
packed away in boxes. Think of it as a
head-start on the moving process – and
great preparation for the impending
cleaning spree. Viewers will want to
imagine their lives in the property, and it’s
hard to do that when it’s full of someone
else’s knick-knacks.
with an attractive coffee table and a
beautiful display of flowers. It’s a much
more appealing, aspirational centrepiece.
Remove any non-essential furniture and
marvel at the extra space it creates –
viewers will love this. If you’ve already
packed up your sofa and dining table, it
can be worth hiring some new ones for
show: Indigo Living (indigo-living.com)
provides coordinating short- and long-term
rentals that are up to date with the latest
trends too.
Take inspiration from property magazines
and introduce a few stylish touches. If your
house looks like a show home, people will
want to live in it, so replace the television
Deep clean the entire property – with
professional help if necessary. Each
surface needs to be spotless, every floor
gleaming, all stains removed. Pay attention
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to small details, too – dirty light switches
and finger-marked doors are a no-no.
Some companies offer a pre-sale deep
clean service for a thorough overhaul – try
Housekeeping Co (housekeepingco.com)
or HTS Facility Management (hts-uae.ae).
Once the property is ready, invite a good
friend for a practice viewing – having a
fresh (and honest) pair of eyes will help you
scrutinise the space.
Tackle the bathrooms – with little
natural light and potentially dingy spots,
washrooms can be troublesome for sellers.
Ensure that buyers get the best impression
by fixing damp patches, freshening
grouting, and replacing any tired fixtures
Feature 59
Expert advice
Better Homes residential
consultant Syed Wajih shares
his essential tips for selling
property in Dubai
(shower curtains, paper holders and loo
seats are prime suspects). Keep colours
neutral, and put your daily toiletries in a
box and hide it during viewings: people
don’t want to see toothbrushes and
half-used bottles of shampoo. A small
plant can make the room look fresh, and
there’s nothing like a full set of matching
fluffy towels to make a bathroom feel
welcoming.
Overhaul your kitchen cupboards and
storage areas. The kitchen must appear
orderly and hygienic – whether it’s the
most-used room in the house, or the
cellophane’s still on your oven. Get rid of
all pictures and menus, replace tired tea
towels, and ensure that bins are empty and
clean. Viewers will want to snoop through
your cupboards to check storage space,
so don’t hide surface clutter in there –
arrange tins and tubs neatly, and give
the fridge a thorough clean. Try to avoid
cooking less than three hours before a
viewer comes: they won’t want to smell your
dinner, and a pile of washing up is sure to
turn their stomach.
De-personalise the bedrooms and invest in
some stylish accessories – replace photos,
face creams and hairdryers with scented
candles and a bunch of fresh flowers. Bed
linens should be high-quality and neutral
coloured, and curtains must be clean and
well-fitting. Keep clothes hidden, but don’t
over-stuff built-in wardrobes – potential
buyers will want to check inside the
storage. It’s worth re-decorating children’s
bedrooms in neutral colours and putting
their least-used toys in storage, too – but
‘Introduce a few stylish
touches. If your house looks
like a show home, people
will want to live in it’
to ease the upheaval make it clear to
them this is just temporary. And if you use a
maid’s room as a dumping ground, clear it
out – show off its potential as an office or
playroom, and let the viewers imagine how
they’d use the space.
Don’t overlook outside spaces – for some
buyers, they’ll be a key part of the deal.
As with the interior of the property, the
space should be clean and uncluttered.
Smart tables and chairs can add al fresco
appeal, so if you’re planning to purchase
new furniture for your new house, buy it
now and place it on display – and then
reap the rewards. Maintenance companies
such as Ecogreen Landscaping LLC
(ecogreendubai.com) can also give your
garden an overhaul or help to make the
most of limited space.
Welcome new viewers by ensuring that
signage to the property is visible and
accurate, and always leave a parking
space for visitors – this will make the
process go smoothly, and help to get
viewings off to a positive start. If possible,
send kids to a friend’s house so you can
give viewers your full attention, and don’t
schedule more than one visit at a time
– you don’t want them to feel rushed or
pressured into making a decision.
“It’s essential to be sensitive to
cultural differences – people
will respond well to that during
viewings. The most important
consideration, however, is the
impression your property makes
on them: always ensure it’s
clean, tidy and welcoming.
When somebody is viewing a
house, they need to be able
to envision themselves living
there. Therefore, it’s essential
to think carefully about your
furniture. Clear away anything
unnecessary, and make sure
that the furniture that’s left is
good quality. Some companies
offer good furniture for rent,
which can make a place feel
homely – but in all the years I’ve
been selling real estate, I can
only think of a few times when
the buyers’ tastes have matched
the sellers’ tastes.
Lighting is very important –
people always want lots of
natural light, and it can be the
selling point of a property. If
you’re only holding viewings
in the evenings, make sure the
lights are working well. If the
property is unoccupied, hold
viewings during daylight hours,
as DEWA will likely have been
disconnected.“
September 2013
60 Better Interiors
Better... kids’ bedrooms
Make bedtime a breeze with these cool designs for tiny tykes
Jungle VIP
Your monkeys will go crazy
for this Jungle bedroom
design from ID Design (left,
iddesignuae.com). Complete
with its very own under-bed
hidey hole, the range is
more of a playground than
bedroom – and we love the
canopy that turns the bed into
a tent. Complete the look with
matching wall decals featuring
funky animals and a cool
zebra-print ottoman – with any
luck, the kids will be worn out
by bed time...
ID Design
‘A wonderland of vintage-style chinz, pastel hues and floaty
fabrics, this cute bedroom will make your little girl blush with joy’
Princess paradise
Indulge the little girl in your life
with this irresistably cute Flora
bedroom set from Çilek (right,
cilek.com). A wonderland of
vintage-style chinz, pastel
hues and floaty fabrics, it’s
guaranteed to make her blush
with joy. From the wardrobe
to the bed canopy curtain,
you can get the look in one
go from Cilek – we can’t think
of a better Birthday surprise.
What’s more, the hard-wearing
furniture will last into her early
teens – when all of those
feminine frills will be replaced
with boyband posters. So enjoy
the princess phase now...
West Elm
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Çilek
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Colour me happy
This brilliant wallpaper from
D.tales (left, design-tales.
com) will keep little artists
entertained for hours – and
no doubt the whole family
will want to get involved
too. With swinging monkeys,
giant flowers and a design
that reaches right up to the
ceiling, the finished result is
bound to be colourful, and
fits perfectly in both boys’ and
girls’ bedrooms. Green carpet
or a grass-style rug will add to
the effect, and it’s the perfect
background to a collection
of cuddly animals. This is a
great way of tempting kids
away from the TV – they’ll be
decorating their own room,
and exercising their creative
skills in the process.
D.tales
Compact cutie
When space is tight, hiding toys
and kiddy clutter can be hard,
but this bunk bed from Indigo
Living (left, indigo-living.com)
offers a handy solution. The
space underneath it can be
filled with draws and shelves,
freeing up floor space and
keeping mess to a minimum.
The top bunk will feel like a
little kingdom: kids will love
personalising it with cool
decals and a funky linen set.
On terra firma, a fluffy rug will
cosy up the space and cover
cold floor tiles at play time. As
with every small room, keep
colours light and airy, and
make the most of natural light.
Colourful capers
We love these kids’ designs
from Homes R Us...
Toy box, AED49
Bathroom set, AED137
Indigo Living
Cushion, AED35
September 2013
62 Better Interiors
Ask the experts
Practical solutions for domestic dilemmas
“We’re moving house next month, with two young kids and a pet cat in tow...
How can we keep the stress to a minimum?” – Dana and Pete, The Meadows
GET A HEAD START ON THE MAINTENANCE
Ajesh Babu, Technical Services Manager,
MPLUS+ Home Maintenance Services
A CALM CAT IS A HAPPY CAT
Adriana de Koeyer, Veterinary Sales
Manager, Pet’s Delight
LEAVE IT TO THE PROFESSIONALS
Nahaseer Mubarak Naushad, Managing
Director, Pack 2 Go
“When moving in to a new home you
should always bear in mind that more
often than not it’s someone’s old home.
It’s essential to have any maintenance
requirements checked before you move
in. Plan, organise and arrange as much
in advance as possible. If you plan to
paint or paper the walls, get the job done
before you start moving furniture in. If
you’re moving into a villa, have the water
tank cleaned and arrange a full pest
control service. Employ the services of a
maintenance provider and have all your
air conditioners serviced, your plumbing
and electrical systems checked, and
replace all of the batteries in your fire
alarm sensors. Once all of these jobs are
completed, arrange a deep clean for the
whole property, including all floors and
cupboards. Visit facebook.com/Mplusae
for a detailed move-in check-list.” mplus.ae
“Cats can get upset at the slightest change
in their environment, so you may want to
book him into a cattery whilst the packing
and unpacking is going on. Before your
cat is due to arrive in the new home make
sure there is fresh food, water, a litter tray
and your cat’s favourite blanket or bed
in a lockable room to prevent accidental
escapes. Unless your cat is exceptionally
mellow, it will take a while until he feels
comfortable venturing into other rooms.
Try to stick to as much of a routine as you
possibly can, ensuring affection, fresh food
and water is available as usual. As a safety
measure, before you move make sure your
cat has appropriate identification, such as
a microchip and a collar with your mobile
phone number on it. It’s best to keep your
cat indoors for the first few weeks – let
him get to know his new home before he
explores outside.” pets-delight.com
“Thorough planning is essential to ensure
that your possessions are handled
with care. Once you entrust the task to
specialists, the entire responsibility will
rest upon them to move the goods. The
right tools, transportation, trucks and
warehouses for storage will enable the
packer to deliver your goods in a safe and
secure manner. Fragile items are wrapped
up thoroughly to prevent breakage, and
everything is labelled clearly. Hiring the
services of a professional moving company
is the only way to enjoy a stress-free
relocation, leaving you to focus on other
important matters. Take some time to make
enquiries about the experience of the
moving company’s estimators and packers.
Do not hesitate to ask for references
before you make that crucial decision of
entrusting your belongings to the movers.”
pack2go.ae
September 2013
Better Interiors 63
Let there be light
Five new flawless designs
from Home Centre
My style
Essential interiors inspiration – whatever your taste
‘If the lighting in your home isn’t right,
you will lose the ambience – and
that’s what makes a home special...’
explosion of colours is always
inspiring. In my field I admire
Jayme Hayon for his whimsical
design and Kit Kemp for her
brave and balanced use of
colours and patterns.
Minhaz lamp, AED399
MATTEO BIANCHI,
INTERIOR DESIGN TUTOR
Melinda lamp, AED129
Tripod wooden lamp, AED179
Chelsea College of Art and
Design returns to Dubai
this month, offering expert
instruction in interior design.
Matteo, a London-based tutor
who’ll be hosting some of the
classes, shares his love of
cutting-edge décor
I love designing bathrooms,
as it’s the space where you
need to combine intimacy
with lots of practical issues. At
home, I spend most of my time
in the kitchen. I love cooking:
it’s a great way to relax. I could
never be without my pressure
cooker – it’s the best secret for
a foodie who never has enough
hours in the day!
Every home needs great
lighting. You can have the
most stunning property and
finishes, but if the lighting is not
right you will be uninspired –
and lose the ambience. That’s
what makes a home special.
There is always an original
feature on every project I
design. That could be an
interesting contrast of materials,
an unexpected lighting feature,
or a mix of colours – as long as
it’s original and inspiring.
For more information on CCAD’s
courses, visit chelsea.arts.ac.uk
I get my design ideas from
anywhere and everywhere:
magazines, travelling,
museums, trade fairs... Living in
London is a great luxury in that
sense, as you are constantly
bombarded with new things,
trends and inspiring solutions.
I am great fan of Vassily
Kandinsky – the contraposition
between his geometry and the
Design by Matteo Bianchi
We love: Didier Gomez at Ligne Roset
Spike lamp, AED279
Pier lamp, AED299
In design circles
all over the
world, the name
Didier Gomez is
synonymous with
hard-wearing, sumptuous style. So, furniture fans
will be pleased to hear that the designer’s latest
pieces for Ligne Roset have been unveiled in
the UAE. The Nils sofa (pictured above) is just
waiting to
welcome you
into its pillowy
folds: every
part is clad in
the softest goose down, and covered with cosy
material. For all-out comfort, it’s also available
with matching lounge seats, armchairs and
footstools too. ligne-roset.com
September 2013
Better Interiors 65
A cut above the rest
Cooking great steak can seem like a dark art – but there’s
actually no mystery to getting it right. Jamie Robertson,
head chef of Gaucho Dubai, shares his advice
HOW TO COOK
THE PERFECT STEAK
Famed for its flawless cuts of Argentinian
beef, Gaucho is a steak institution. After
years of serving up the choicest cuts in
London, its chefs ventured to Dubai – and
the sleek DIFC branch was born. It’s a
luxe homage to all-things meaty, with
cool monochrome interiors, an eclectic
international menu and quirky cow hide
décor motifs – but the steak is the star of
the show. Head chef Jamie Robertson is
the man behind the grills, and an expert on
the tastiest cuts: “For the best medium rare
steak, choose rib eye or sirloin – they need
a good amount of time for the fat to melt.
For leaner sirloins, a rare finish works well
too. Rump is best when cooked medium
rare or below, and a tenderloin is perfect
at any temperature.” When it comes to
recreating great steak at home, Jamie’s
advice is simple: “You need a solid cast
iron griddle pan – it’s the essential utensil,
and a good-quality one won’t let you
down.” gauchorestaurants.co.uk
1. Always use a griddle pan.
The lines in the pan ensure
that the steak doesn’t burn,
and give you an amazing
caramelisation on the meat.
Always make sure the pan is
smoking hot before the steak
makes contact.
2. Lightly brush the steak with
a little corn oil. Corn oil doesn’t
burn like olive oil, so it won’t
taint the taste of the meat.
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Rare: 1.5 mins on each side
Medium rare: 2 mins on each side
Medium: 2.5 mins on each side
Well done: 3-3.5 mins on each side
*For one-inch thick steak
two steaks at a time is the
ultimate maximum. Always
ensure that there’s enough
space between them.
place for the whole cooking
process you’ll get beautiful
markings on each side. Cook
the steak mostly on one side,
then flip it over to finish cooking
on the other side.
4. Try to avoid touching the
steaks while they’re cooking.
If you leave them in the same
5. Always leave the meat to
rest for at least three minutes
before serving.
3. Don’t overcrowd the pan:
September 2013
66 Better Interiors
ROASTED PUMPKIN
HUMITAS
GAUCHO’S DULCE DE LECHE
FONDANT
Serves 4
Serves 4
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½ a small pumpkin
1 can of sweetcorn
1 large onion, diced
50g fresh mozzarella cheese
3 corn husk leaves, soaked
in warm water
t 1 tbsp chopped chives
t 1 tbsp olive oil
t Salt and pepper, to taste
50ml double cream
500g dulce de leche
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
100g plain flour
30g caster sugar
1 tbsp of butter
1. In a glass bowl, melt the dulce de
leche over a pan of boiling water.
2. Cream together the eggs, egg
yolk, caster sugar and double
cream in a mixing bowl.
3. Add the butter to the dulce de
leche, and when it melts, remove
from the heat. Add the egg mixture
to the pan, sieve in the flour, and
combine thoroughly.
4. Grease four 8oz ramekins with
butter, and dust with flour. Pour
equal amounts of the mixture into
each ramekin, and bake in a preheated oven (180°C) for 8 minutes.
5. Remove the dishes from the
oven, remove the fondants from
the ramekins, and transfer them to
the plates. Serve immediately, with
vanilla ice cream and a swirl of
chocolate sauce.
1. Cut the pumpkin into
GARLIC MUSHROOMS
Serves 4
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200g button mushrooms
220g chestnut mushrooms
200g Portobello mushrooms
1 large shallot
2 cloves garlic
1 large sprig of fresh thyme
2 tbsp olive oil
1 knob of butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
1. Finely chop the thyme
and shallot, and slice the
mushrooms 1/4 inch thick.
2. Heat the olive oil in a thickbottom pan, and add the
mushrooms. Sauté until soft.
3. Add the shallot, cook for
one minute, and then add the
garlic. Cook for one minute,
and season to taste.
4. Serve immediately, with the
butter melted on top.
September 2013
long slices, season with salt
and pepper, and roast in a
preheated oven (180°C) for 15
minutes, until cooked.
2. Heat the oil in a large pan,
then add the onions and sauté
until soft. Next, add the corn
and cook until all of the water
‘Rump steak is best
when medium
rare. Tenderloin
is perfect at any
temperature’
evaporates. Then, add the
pumpkin and mix together.
3. Transfer the ingredients to a
blender, and mix into a smooth
paste.
4. Place the mixture inside
the husks, add the mozzarella,
and tightly roll up the husks.
Submerge in boiling water and
cook for 10 minutes.
5. When serving, garnish with
chopped chives.
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Shop of the month
ACE
With cooler climes ahead, we can’t
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essentials. This is a one-stop-shop for all
your outdoorsy needs, as well as hardware
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Go now: To prepare your garden or
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Daiso
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04 284 5736
BurJuman
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Descamps
Grand Stores
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Liwa Home
Sharief
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Aminian Carpets
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04 284 3303
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MFI Kitchens
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