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DUBAILAND See p30 for a first class five bed in the Green Community for just over AED4mn28

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37 SHORT-TERM RENTALS Good value , no hassle rental options aplenty

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Is it time to look into getting a home by a golf course?

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CLUB CLASS Golf enthusiasts will be excited this month by the arrival of the Dubai World Championships, after the much-touted Race to Dubai, (dubaiworldchampionship.com, Nov 19-22) at the Earth course at Jumeirah Golf Estates. If you’re so fired up by the show that you feel moved to look into course-side properties, flip to p.9 and read an interview with a reader who lives by the fairway at The Views. PRICE RISENews came out of Colliers International this month that property prices in Dubai have seen a rise of seven per cent in the third quarter of the year – which commentators are suggesting shows an increasing in optimisim in the city’s property market. Villa prices went up by 9 per cent and apartment prices increased by 6 per cent over the period.

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For the last several months, one hot topic of conversation at the nation’s dinner tables has been the effect of the much-predicted summer exodus – how extensive it would be and how many expats would return to the Emirates after Ramadan. While many were quite nervous that a substantial number of individuals would leave the UAE and never come back, both official and anecdotal information has indicated no severe loss in population. In fact, the UAE government still predicts a net population gain year on year. Curiously enough, Better Homes’ highest ever volume of leasing enquiries since launch was in the month of June 2009. And it’s clear on the streets that there hasn’t been a huge fall in population - traffic congestion in Dubai, despite the Metro, still blesses residents with its delays on an almost daily basis.

We have however seen a mild decline in leasing activity in the past couple of weeks, with net enquiries falling slightly in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai markets. There are a couple of likely explanations for this. Primarily, after rental prices dropped substantially in the first half of 2009, many residents decided to upgrade or relocate closer to work and Sharjah residents famously migrated to Dubai en masse. It seems this trend has started to play itself out and residents have started to settle again (thus reducing leasing enquiries). Another explanation is that as the summer exodus expats returned, they secured their tenancies in August and September, leading to a quieter October.

With prices throughout Dubai relatively stable over the past few months, we expect calmer markets and greater abilities for tenants to shop around for their ideal home without worrying about price changes.

PROPERTY PERSPECTIVETaking stock of the market now that summer’s gone

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Emirates Hills – that’s a really exclusive development, right?Yep. Considered the ‘Beverly Hills of Dubai’, Emirates Hills is a gated neighbourhood and has a high end reputation in the city.

Where is it?It’s just behind The Lakes and it’s built around the fairways of The Montgomerie Golf Course. We group it together with a series of other key developments – The Greens, The Views (see p9 for our insider’s guide to this neighbourhood) The Lakes, The Meadows, and The Springs in the ‘Emirates Living’ area. It offers easy access to Sheikh Zayed Road, and Dubai Media City, Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence are all just over a convenient flyover at the front of the development.

Whose the developer behind Emirates Hills?As with all the other districts in Emirates Living, Emaar is the master developer behind the community. And the Montgomerie 18-

hole Championship course was created by a partnership of golf legend Colin Montgomerie and starchitect Desmond Muirhead.

What are the homes like there?Absolutely stunning – fantastically-appointed villas, in a wide range of sizes, and with beautiful views on all sides.

Which type of villa should I pick?You might like to choose a Montgomerie Maisonette right by the golf course, or a Montgomerie Villa, which comes with private garden and a lovely rooftop terrace with views over the course – absolutely superb for entertaining guests in the winter months. Or you might like a signature villa, designed by Sir Michael Hopkins.

What sort of lifestyle does Emirates Hills offer?Naturally it’s absolute heaven for golf lovers. But even if you’re not into the sport, you’ll love the club house and spa, and the excellent Nineteen restaurant with its beautiful terrace and outstanding food. There’s a huge amount of greenery too, plus plenty of walkways for pedestrians, and beautiful pools and fitness facilities.

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LIZ O’CONNORIs the Director of Residential Sales & Leasing - if you’re looking for a home to rent she’s the expert for you.

Do you expect to see a slow, progressive increase in

activity in Abu Dhabi due to projects being almost at handover stage throughout the Emirate? And once these are ready, do you think that the commuters from Dubai will decide to make the move to living in Abu Dhabi? LOSHINI LAWRENCE There are a series of residential projects which are set to be handed over in the very near future, providing the emirate with a large amount of new inventory and providing choice for two types of clients. The first type, existing Abu Dhabi residents, will be given the luxury of choice, something they may not have experienced up until now, as available stock and suitable has been almost impossible to find. The second type of clients, the large group of commuters living in Dubai but traveling up to the capital each day, will be given the opportunity to make a permanent residence in Abu Dhabi, with a wide variety of developments to choose from, at an affordable price. We expect to observe a shift of commuters from Dubai residing in Abu Dhabi, once an appropriate level of stock becomes available in the market.

Do you see a sustained demand in lifestyle-related property for both

leasing and sales, or have you observed trends of people shifting to more mundane, functional property due to the conditions over 2009? JANNIE BIDDULPH The interesting thing with Dubai is that over the past couple of years, demand drove prices to unrealistic peaks, regardless of a unit’s location or surroundings. Today, prices have settled, and the cost of living within a lifestyle-focused community is a) affordable, and b) does not hold the premiums which you can observe in other parts of the world. For example, you can be situated next to a golf course, and enjoy the lifestyle benefits: the lush greenery, water, trees and general landscaping, and this is available from one-bedroom apartments all the way up to large, imposing villas, without immense price hikes over units which do not offer the same surroundings. There is definitely a sustained demand with lifestyle living, because golf course-facing and marina / waterfront developments are readily available and come at a reasonable price. If anyone is considering buying or even renting in a lifestyle-focused area, now is the time to do it.

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Abu Dhabi - soon to play home to former Dubai commuters?

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.

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

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

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

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RENTALS

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

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EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Emirates Living 95,000 450,000 152,331 30 91 61

Jumeirah Lake Towers 65,000 65,000 65,000 66 66 66

MIRDIF DISTRICT Mizhar 185,000 185,000 185,000 43 43 43

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT The Palm Jumeirah 300,000 850,000 460,000 36 121 71

ABU DHABI Al Reef 150,000 320,000 195,737 74 99 84

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DUBAILAND DISTRICT Dubailand 504,700 3,090,000 1,027,006 659 1,489 821

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Emirates Living 885,800 2,575,000 1,607,159 990 1,957 1,417

Jumeirah Heights 1,081,500 2,884,618 1,911,083 903 1,581 1,169

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Business Bay 700,000 7,210,000 1,829,052 787 1,928 1,359

JEBEL ALI DISTRICT Downtown Jebel Ali 1,148,450 2,788,094 2,687,444 1,288 2,400 2,313

BUR DUBAI DISTRICT Culture Village 1,055,832 4,682,712 2,234,496 1,545 2,363 2,162

ABU DHABI Al Raha Beach 921,564 5,819,500 2,128,480 997 2,286 1,463

AJMAN DISTRICT Emirates City 360,500 772,500 485,545 342 489 407

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DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Downtown Burj Dubai 60,000 250,000 100,682 60 209 96

JUMEIRAH DISTRICT Jumeirah 84,000 270,000 108,000 105 160 140

MARINA EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

Discovery Gardens 33,000 100,000 46,357 28 136 67

Emirates Living 55,000 200,000 102,000 70 145 106

ABU DHABI Al Markaziyah 230,000 230,000 230,000 89 89 89

SHARJAH Al Mamzar 47,250 47,250 47,250 34 34 34

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EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT Al Furjan 2,073,184 3,993,516 2,920,445 877 1,139 1,018

Barsha 16,000,000 16,000,000 16,000,000 1,231 1,231 1,231

DUBAILAND DISTRICT Dubai Investment Park 2,715,000 6,180,000 3,287,700 560 873 696

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Downtown Burj Dubai 5,129,400 5,150,000 5,139,700 1,385 1,505 1,445

PALM JUMEIRAH DISTRICT The Palm Jumeirah 6,386,000 23,175,000 10,476,866 1,282 2,354 1,850

ABU DHABI Golf Gardens 3,800,001 4,635,000 4,078,334 1,033 1,066 1,044

Nurai Resort 53,800,000 55,400,000 54,600,000 4,385 4,513 4,449

RAS AL KHAIMAH DISTRICT Al Hamra Village 800,000 1,860,000 1,251,375 569 713 641

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

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Sharon Marett tells us about life with a golf course view...THE VIEWS

What originally brought you to Dubai?I was working with Marriott in London and I got promoted to be the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Dubai. After that I moved to Emaar Hospitality and then, two months ago, I set up my own business with my business partner Mark Jory. It’s an agency called Latitude which does branding and design work for hotels, restaurants et cetera.

Where is Latitude based?We chose Building 8 in Media City – it made sense as I didn’t want to have to find a local

sponsor. Our office is very cute, although it’s a bit girly as I bought white furniture with lime green clocks and chairs. We also have offices in London and Vancouver and a worldwide staff of 25, so although we’re small and new, we’re operating as a very established agency already.

What made you decide to live in The Views?It’s a great area because from most buildings you can see golf courses or the canal. There’s a lot of greenery so it’s a very relaxing place – it was marketed as being a bit more up-market than the Greens, with nicer

views. In fact it reminds me of Manhattan because you look out of the window and see greenery with a backdrop of skyscrapers – it’s pretty cool. I’ve been here a year now and I actually own an apartment in the building I’m currently living in, but it’s a one bedroom and I want more space so I rent that out and live in a two-bedroom property.

So do you play golf?Actually the view from the balcony inspired me and three weeks ago I started taking lessons. It looks so easy but I have since learned that it’s actually very difficult!

WE LOVE THIS PLACE…

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What kind of facilities does The Views have?It has a great swimming pool with lots of room for sunbathing, and there’s potential for having an outdoor barbecue. There’s a gym, small meeting facilities and good car parking.

Is there much in terms of shops and restaurants?It’s kind of self-sufficient – everything’s within walking distance which is very important to me because I don’t like having to drive all the time. There’s Choithrams, a hairdressers and a nail salon which is very helpful! There’s a nice Lebanese place called Mashawi, and a few good cafés nearby – Caribou, Starbucks, Wagamama – very handy. When you come home from work it’s tempting to just pop over the road for dinner, especially now the weather’s nice.

Are there many exercise options locally?The gym is very well equipped although how often I go varies because I’m so busy with work. Then every month or so I’ll go for a little jog! I occasionally go horse riding at Arabian Ranches Golf Course – I actually did a polo course there recently. I wasn’t too

good at actually making contact with the ball but I enjoyed the horse riding element!

Is there a sense of community in The Views?Yes, it’s popular with couples, bachelors and young families. It’s the first time I’ve felt a real sense of community spirit since living in Dubai – I lived in Al Barsha before and I didn’t really know anybody. Because The Views seems quite complete, it’s relaxing and that has an effect on the vibe. I’m very happy here.

How’s the traffic?It used to be quite bad but now it’s much better and I’m not really sure why! A big overpass to Media City has been built but it isn’t open yet. Once that’s open it should completely alleviate any traffic issues.

Is there anything missing from The Views?It would be great to have a tennis court, plus maybe a community fitness centre like Hayya! The Lakes Club in The Lakes. We could also do with some new restaurants because after a year you pretty much know everywhere, but really the location is so central that it’s easy to jump in a taxi. There’s not much that could improve the area.

How have you decorated your apartment?My apartment is quite uncluttered, very neutral, because when the weather is warm I want a breezy feel throughout – I don’t really want thick, harsh colours or traditional design. The property is very open-plan which I like – the kitchen overlooks the dining area, which shares a space with the lounge. The balcony runs along the entire front of the living/dining area and I can see it from the kitchen. That view is very special to me because coming from England, I didn’t get views like that or the nice weather!

“The view reminds me of Manhattan because you look out of the window and see greenery with a backdrop of skyscrapers....”

The views at The Views Bottom right: Sharon at home

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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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BUSINESS BAYEXECUTIVE TOWER JAmbitious initiative 700 sq. ft. Ready Now Randall Reibling (Ref # AP231355)

AED 700,000ST

GREEN COMMUNITYGC PHASE 2 WESTAmazing value 4,200 sq. ft. Ready Now Bungalow Hannah Bakshani (Ref # VI230884)

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VICTORY HEIGHTS - ESTELLAHome sweet home 3,457 sq. ft. Ready Now Nicole Burt (Ref # VI263889)


UPTOWN MOTORCITYUnderstated luxury 603 sq. ft. Ready Now Melanie Mouton (Ref # AP82014)

AED 559,290ST

DUBAILANDTHE DIAMONDExcellent finish 860 sq. ft. Ready Now Liam Davorn (Ref # AP250489)

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MIRADOR PHASE 2Affordable luxury 4,947 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Allsopp (Ref # VI265568)


GAZELLE / AL REEM 2A great family option 2,540 sq. ft. Ready NowTerraced Penny Higgins (Ref # VI252679)

AED 2,060,0003 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIZANZEBEEL 1A desirable address 876 sq. ft. Ready NowSachin Das (Ref # AP55760)

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

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BUSINESS BAYEXECUTIVE TOWER BAmbitious initiative 1,423 sq. ft. Ready Now Thomas Bunker (Ref # AP81914)

AED 1,905,5002 BR

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

AED 18,540,0006 BR EMIRATES LIVING

GOLF TOWER 2Ideal family living 1,305 sq. ft. Ready Now Stephen Ye (Ref # AP258695)

AED 1,323,0402 BR

THE PALM JUMEIRAHD FROND (BARHI VILLAS)Inspiring setting 5,000 sq. ft. Ready Now Marion Abuthina (Ref # VI262897)

AED 8,755,0004 BRDUBAI MARINA

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

AED 1,174,2001 BRJUMEIRAH VILLAGE

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

AED 1,699,8002 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSGOLDCREST VIEWS 1One of the Best Deals in the Market 475 sq. ft. Ready Now Studio Karen Lefand (Ref # AP250582)

AED 599,897STJUMEIRAH ISLANDS

ISLAMIC CLUSTERSA motivated seller! 5,532 sq. ft. Ready Now Ali Tabrizi (Ref # VI257934)

AED 5,665,0004 BREMIRATES LIVING

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

AED 2,163,0003 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGSPRINGS 11A place to call home 2,700 sq. ft. Ready Now Jon Yarrow (Ref # VI263815)


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


MAEENSelf-contained development 2,628 sq. ft. Ready Now Townhouse Wadih Al Hakim (Ref # VI263541)

AED 2,781,0003 BR

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THE PALM JUMEIRAHAL NABAT (B15)Experience the height of luxury 1,173 sq. ft. Ready Now Philip Whittam (Ref # AP4638)

AED 2,781,0001 BR

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1 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHAL SHAHLA (B10)A desirable address 1,173 sq. ft. Ready Now Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP50237)

AED 1,442,0004 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAH

B FROND (KHALAS VILLAS)Experience the height of luxury 6,500 sq. ft. Ready Now Tulay Ozcan (Ref # VI260799)

AED 8,757,060

1 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHFAIRMONT PALM RESIDENCESuperior location 1,357 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Liam Davorn (Ref # AP247042)


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


FAIRMONT PALM RESIDENCEUltra luxury units 16,310 sq. ft. Penthouse Ready December 2010 Svetlana Gorbach (Ref # AP77490)

AED 49,440,000

THE PALM JUMEIRAHAL MSALLI (B17)Beachfront living at an attractive price 2,260 sq. ft. Ready Now Deborah Staines (Ref # AP259179)

AED 2,667,7003 BR

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THE PALM JUMEIRAHJASH FALQA (B7)Dynamic development 2,260 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Allsopp (Ref # AP169485)

AED 2,832,5003 BR

3 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHGOLDEN MILEWorld class development 4,683 sq. ft. Penthouse Ready Now Stephen Ye (Ref # AP261867)

AED 3,500,000

4 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHGOLDEN MILEWorld class development 5,360 sq. ft. Townhouse Ready Now Stephen Ye (Ref # VI261864)

AED 3,850,000

4 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHK FROND (KHISAB VILLAS)A prestigious address 5,000 sq. ft. Detached Ready Now Ali Tabrizi (Ref # VI72615)


KEMPINSKI PALM JUMEIRAH RESIDENCEAmazing value 1,803 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Eva Yang (Ref # AP239316)


L FROND (FARA VILLAS)Experience the height of luxury 5,461 sq. ft. Independent Ready Now Ali Tabrizi (Ref # VI263686)

AED 9,785,000

6 BRTHE PALM JUMEIRAHM FROND (SEFRI VILLAS)One of the Best Deals in the Market 7,000 sq. ft. Ready Now Elen Manukyan (Ref # VI264021)


MARINA RESIDENCE 4Azure sky views 2,529 sq. ft. Ready Now Jasmine Patel (Ref # AP249510)


MARINA RESIDENCE 5Ultra luxury units 1,808 sq. ft. Ready Now Jasmine Patel (Ref # AP249429)

AED 3,090,000

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A prestigious address 796 sq. ft. Ready Now Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP246636)

AED 1,431,700

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DUBAI MARINAAZUREAn investors dream! 813 sq. ft. Ready Now Nick Nuziale (Ref # AP266032)

AED 777,6501 BR

DUBAI MARINAD.E.C TOWER 2Affordable luxury 948 sq. ft. Ready Now Nina Pekina (Ref # AP228076)

AED 1,004,2501 BR

DUBAI MARINAAL FATTAN MARINE TOWERThe best of city living 2,308 sq. ft. Ready Now Tulay Ozcan (Ref # AP258914)

AED 3,615,3003 BR

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AED 787,950ST DUBAI MARINA

D.E.C TOWERExceptional deal! 603 sq. ft. Ready Now Amalia Paraschiv (Ref # AP82927)

AED 587,100ST

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DUBAI MARINAD.E.C TOWERAttractive investment opportunity 1,739 sq. ft. Ready Now Paul Musson (Ref # AP265200)

AED 1,700,7362 BR

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DUBAI MARINAOCEAN HEIGHTSWorld class development 4,189 sq. ft. Ready March 2010 Jalal Abuthina (Ref # AP262912)

AED 12,000,0005 BR DUBAI MARINA

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

AED 2,320,6612 BR


DUBAI MARINAMARINA DIAMOND 6Be where it all happens 708 sq. ft. Ready Now Jon Yarrow (Ref # AP249203)

AED 999,1001 BR

DUBAI MARINAYACHT BAYPrized location 1,152 sq. ft. Ready Now Alessio Veroli (Ref # AP19407)

AED 1,442,0002 BR

DUBAI MARINAMARINA MANSIONAffordable luxury 2,857 sq. ft. Ready Now Sachin Das (Ref # AP262942)

AED 2,884,0003 BR

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

AED 9,785,0005 BRDUBAI MARINA

MARINA HEIGHTSDesigned and finished to the highest standards 1,721 sq. ft. Ready Now Nicole Burt (Ref # AP258607)

AED 2,678,0003 BR

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JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCEAMWAJ 4Live by the beach 1,838 sq. ft. Ready Now Stephanie Paaske (Ref # AP246368)

AED 2,369,0003 BR


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

AED 3,100,3003 BRJUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE

SADAF 8Superior location 1,851 sq. ft. Ready Now Rami Abi Faraj (Ref # AP172121)


SADAF 8Be where it all happens 2,827 sq. ft. Ready Now Sandrine Loureiro (Ref # AP250974)

AED 3,553,5004 BR

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCESADAF 6Spacious with great finishes 3,876 sq. ft. Duplex Ready Now Nathan Bennett (Ref # AP260066)


SADAF 4A motivated seller! 2,249 sq. ft. Lofts Ready Now Stephanie Paaske (Ref # AP230000)


SADAF 4Super deluxe finishings 2,600 sq. ft. Lofts Ready Now Stephanie Paaske (Ref # AP259382)

AED 3,561,7402 BR

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCESADAF 2High-profile environment 3,100 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Allsopp (Ref # AP260190)

AED 2,781,0004 BR

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCESADAF 2Direct marina views 1,400 sq. ft. Ready Now Victor Witold Motak (Ref # AP263545)

AED 1,591,3502 BR

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCERIMAL 5Self-contained development 2,655 sq. ft. Ready Now Nicole Burt (Ref # AP24232)

AED 3,914,0004 BR

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DUBAI MARINA

AL FATTAN MARINE TOWER

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

AED 250,000

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Fully furnished apartment 685 sq. ft. Ready Now Tracey Norman (Ref # AP264026)

AED 75,000

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DUBAI MARINAARY MARINA VIEWDirect marina views 3,670 sq. ft. Ready Now Angelo Kazan (Ref # VI264058)

AED 250,0005 BRDUBAI MARINA

AL MESK TOWERCentral and prestigious location 1,190 sq. ft. Ready Now Benjamin Thomas (Ref # AP248363)

AED 120,0001 BR

DUBAI MARINAIRIS BLUEA desirable address 1,574 sq. ft. Ready Now Tarek Gouda (Ref # AP231581)

AED 180,0002 BR

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DUBAI MARINA

Central and prestigious location 2,230 sq. ft. Ready Now Neva Watchorme (Ref # AP255676)


HORIZON TOWERAmazing value 1,500 sq. ft. Ready Now Nicholas Winter (Ref # AP260364)

AED 100,0002 BR

DUBAI MARINAAZUREEnjoy life with style 2,864 sq. ft. Ready Now Catherine Quadros (Ref # AP165920)

AED 180,0004 BR DUBAI MARINA

D.E.C TOWERSuperior location 948 sq. ft. Ready Now Angelo Kazan (Ref # AP262370)

AED 70,0001 BR


November 2009

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MARINA VIEW TOWERS 1

Be where it all happens 1,006 sq. ft. Ready Now Benjamin Thomas (Ref # AP264538)

AED 110,000

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Looking for lifestyle? 1,275 sq. ft. Ready Now Stefania Dipaolo (Ref # AP265285)

AED 130,000

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DUBAI MARINAMARINA MANSIONClose to all amenities 2,594 sq. ft. Ready Now Neva Watchorme (Ref # AP251468)


MARINA HEIGHTSPrivileged location 1,350 sq. ft. Ready Now Rasha Moslyh (Ref # AP169550)


MARINA CROWNAmazing value 730 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes JBR (Ref # AP172839)

AED 80,0001 BR

DUBAI MARINAMAJARA 2Exclusive property 866 sq. ft. Ready Now Hakima Slassi (Ref # AP161412)


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


KG TOWERState-of-the-art facilities 1,940 sq. ft. Ready Now Jodie Akeley (Ref # AP172994)

AED 140,0002 BR

DUBAI MARINATAMANI HOTEL APARTMENTSStunning view of the sea 3,500 sq. ft. Ready Now Angelo Kazan (Ref # AP262281)

AED 270,0004 BR DUBAI MARINA

THE WATERFRONTMatchless location 2,402 sq. ft. Ready Now Sahali Saleem (Ref # AP170766)

AED 170,0003 BR

DUBAI MARINAQUAY WESTBrand new luxury apartments 762 sq. ft. Ready November 2009 Deepali Dhanrajani (Ref # AP237350)


PALOMAA great family option 832 sq. ft. Ready Now Yasmin Piroozan (Ref # AP65620)

AED 120,0001 BR



EMIRATES LIVINGEMIRATES HILLSAffordable luxury4,119 sq. ft. Semi Detached Ready Now Hannah Bakshani (Ref # VI267223)

AED 6,798,0004 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGEMIRATES HILLS PHASE 1Unrivalled master plan community 12,200 sq. ft. Independent Ready Now Melanie Mouton (Ref # VI238013)

AED 56,650,0007 BR

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EMIRATES LIVINGPHASE 1Competitive price, call now 9,214 sq. ft. Independent Ready Now Melanie Mouton (Ref # VI226603)


THE MEADOWSAn entertainers delight 4,018 sq. ft. Detached Ready Now Gillian Asker (Ref # VI267255)

AED 4,377,5004 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGMAEENAmazing value 2,628 sq. ft. Townhouse Ready NowAmalia Paraschiv (Ref # VI246320)


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


DEEMAA prestigious address 3,628 sq. ft. Detached Ready Now Patrice Torbet (Ref # VI243352)

AED 3,399,0003 BR



November 2009

EMIRATES LIVINGPHASE 5 - SPRINGSA motivated seller! 2,272 sq. ft. Townhouse Ready Now Ali Tabrizi (Ref # VI263674)

AED 2,420,5003 BR

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EMIRATES LIVINGTHE FAIRWAYS - NORTH TOWERExperience heights of luxury 753 sq. ft. Ready Now Michelle Shepheard (Ref # AP251507)

AED 1,030,0001 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGSPRINGS 1A great family option 2,572 sq. ft. Townhouse Ready Now Wadih Al Hakim (Ref # VI260435)

AED 2,935,5003 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGTHE LAKES - ZULAL 1Everything on your doorstep 3,034 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Allsopp (Ref # VI265370)

AED 3,038,5003 BR

JUMEIRAH ISLANDSCLUSTER 19A desirable address 5,338 sq. ft. Ready Now Sue Welsh (Ref # VI265367)

AED 8,519,1305 BR JUMEIRAH ISLANDS

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

AED 6,180,0004 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGTHE LINKSGlimmering lakeside views 914 sq. ft. Ready Now Jackie Hill (Ref # AP67404)


THE FAIRWAYS T2A motivated seller! 740 sq. ft. Ready Now Thomas Bunker (Ref # AP254621)

AED 1,071,0851 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGZULALA great family option 2,618 sq. ft. Ready Now Penny Higgins (Ref # VI258236)

AED 3,090,0003 BR

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JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSSABA TOWER 2A place to call home 1,425 sq. ft. Ready Now Rita Mouawad (Ref # AP40989)

AED 1,030,0001 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSSABA TOWER 2State-of-the-art facilities 1,480 sq. ft. Ready Now Fauzan Ahmad (Ref # AP242981)

AED 1,536,7602 BR

JUMEIRAH VILLAGEDIAMOND VIEWS 1Amazing value 3,700 sq. ft. Townhouse Ready Now Onicha Okennedy (Ref # VI265987)

AED 2,781,0005 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSMADINA TOWERAffordable luxury 2,092 sq. ft. Ready Now Zahra Slassi (Ref # AP259588)

AED 1,751,0002 BR

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JUMEIRAH VILLAGEEMIRATES GARDENS 2Inimitable setting 930 sq. ft. Ready Now Liam Davorn (Ref # AP246216)

AED 1,150,0001 BRJUMEIRAH VILLAGE

DIAMOND VIEWS 1Amazing value 3,700 sq. ft. Townhouse Ready Now Onicha Okennedy (Ref # VI263672)

AED 2,987,0005 BR

JUMEIRAH VILLAGECAPPADOCIAAmazing value 1,464 sq. ft. Ready September 2010 Duplex Liam Davorn (Ref # AP246560)

AED 983,1351 BRJUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

WIND TOWER 1A desirable address 902 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Stephanie Paaske (Ref # AP247389)


WIND TOWER 1Superior location 391 sq. ft. Ready June 2010 Stephanie Paaske (Ref # AP247390)

AED 427,244ST



November 2009

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Stimulating environment 761 sq. ft. Ready Now Jan Tabrizi (Ref # AP246487)

AED 1,100,040

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JUMEIRAH VILLAGELE GRAND CHATEAUHome sweet home 1,251 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Allsopp (Ref # AP228121)

AED 580,0001 BR

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JUMEIRAH VILLAGETUSCAN RESIDENCES 2Stylish design 986 sq. ft. Ready July 2010 Liam Davorn (Ref # AP249724)

AED 1,325,0001 BR

THE GREENSAL ALKA 3Exceptional deal! 748 sq. ft. Ready Now Sachin Das (Ref # AP255719)

AED 1,236,0001 BR

THE GREENSAL GHOZLAN 4Ideal family living 1,165 sq. ft. Ready Now Stephen Ye (Ref # AP252108)

AED 1,411,6162 BR

THE GREENSAL DHAFRA 3Attractive investment opportunity 741 sq. ft. Ready Now Penny Higgins (Ref # AP259373)

AED 772,5001 BRJUMEIRAH VILLAGE

TUSCAN RESIDENCES 2A host of facilities 1,018 sq. ft. Ready July 2010 Liam Davorn (Ref # AP249230)

AED 1,075,3201 BR

THE GREENSAL GHAF 3High rental yields 1,592 sq. ft. Ready Now Abdullatif Al Jasimi (Ref # AP162859)

AED 1,442,0002 BR



BARSHA

AL THURATH

Amazing value 1,100 sq. ft. Ready Now Monique Robinson (Ref # AP255483)

AED 120,000

2 BR

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSCONCORDE TOWER

Best value 639 sq. ft. Ready Now Tracey Norman (Ref # AP262992)

AED 52,000

1 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGLINKS EASTAffordable luxury 645 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Kerr (Ref # AP263361)

AED 90,0001 BRDISCOVERY GARDENS

BUILDING 190Best value 946 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Kerr (Ref # AP265829)

AED 55,0001 BR

DISCOVERY GARDENSBUILDING 03Inspiring setting 684 sq. ft. Ready Now Abdullah Farani (Ref # AP265312)

AED 45,000Studio

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DISTRICT

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LIVING ONLINE NOW VISIT BHOMES.COM

JUMEIRAH VILLAGEJV PHASE 1Dynamic development 2,690 sq. ft. Ready Now Independent Hannah Moody (Ref # VI74123)

AED 160,0002 BR JUMEIRAH VILLAGE

LE GRAND CHATEAUEasy living 1,093 sq. ft. Ready Now Cianan Duff (Ref # AP265076)


SABA TOWER 2Designed and finished to the highest standards 1,523 sq. ft. Ready Now Benjamin Thomas (Ref # AP239113)

AED 115,0002 BR

EMIRATES LIVINGSPRINGS 4Self-contained development 2,455 sq. ft. Ready Now Townhouse Tarek Gouda (Ref # VI172916)

AED 185,0003 BR JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

BONNINGTON TOWERAffordable luxury 850 sq. ft. Ready Now Abdullah Farani (Ref # AP6292)

AED 110,0001 BR



November 2009

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


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

AED 2,472,0003 BR

ARABIAN RANCHESGAZELLE / AL REEM 1Designed and finished to the highest standards 2,784 sq. ft. Ready Now Paul Musson (Ref # VI265681)


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


ALMAAffordable luxury 2,436 sq. ft. Ready November 2009 Fadi El Fares (Ref # VI262021)

AED 2,678,0003 BR

DUBAILAND DISTRICT

FOR SALE500+ PROPERTIES IN DUBAILAND


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

AED 12,313,5356 BR

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

AED 3,708,0003 BR

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ARABIAN RANCHESSAHEEL VILLASGreat family home 4,909 sq. ft. Independent Ready Now Robert Allsopp (Ref # VI54324)


SAVANNAHIdeal family living 3,216 sq. ft. Ready Now Jasmine Patel (Ref # VI262568)

AED 3,605,0003 BR

ARABIAN RANCHESSAHEEL VILLASA place to call home 3,166 sq. ft. Compound Ready NowPatrice Torbet (Ref # VI172469)

AED 3,502,0003 BR

DUBAILANDMEDITERRANEAN TOWERInspiring setting 470 sq. ft. Studio Ready February 2010 Liam Davorn (Ref # AP257289)

AED 550,000ST DUBAILAND

NORTON COURT 3At never-before prices 1,066 sq. ft. Ready Now Amine Issa (Ref # AP248171)

AED 759,1101 BRDUBAILAND

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

AED 2,678,0003 BR

DUBAILANDELITE SPORTS RESIDENCEBe where it all happens 545 sq. ft. Studio Ready October 2010 Liam Davorn (Ref # AP253636)

AED 566,500STDUBAILAND

DUNES RESIDENCEPrestigious urban development 1,557 sq. ft. Ready January 2011 Tulay Ozcan (Ref # AP247490)


ANDALUSIAA great family option 6,457 sq. ft. Ready Now Michelle Shepheard (Ref # VI252038)

AED 3,698,8605 BR



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

AED 8,554,2945 BRIMPZ

LAGO VISTAScenic water view 1,400 sq. ft. Ready November 2009 Liam Davorn (Ref # AP246582)

AED 1,500,0002 BR

GREEN COMMUNITYTERRACE APARTMENTSGlimmering lakeside views 4,618 sq. ft. Duplex Ready Now Nicole Burt (Ref # AP2087)

AED 2,950,0003 BR

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

AED 900,0001 BRGREEN COMMUNITY

TERRACE APARTMENTS - BLOCK EAmazing value 4,316 sq. ft. Ready Now Mohsin Hamid (Ref # AP3395)

AED 2,768,6403 BR

GREEN COMMUNITYLAKE APARTMENTSLush landscaping 909 sq. ft. Ready Now Marina Taute (Ref # AP22678)

AED 1,030,0001 BR

GREEN COMMUNITYTERRACE APARTMENTS - BLOCK DScenic water view 3,391 sq. ft. Ready Now Rene Neil Dsouza (Ref # AP3389)

AED 2,781,0003 BR

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

AED 4,120,0005 BR



DUBAILAND DISTRICT

FOR RENTMORE PROPERTIES IN DUBAILANDONLINE NOW VISIT BHOMES.COM

DUBAILANDSHERLOCK HOUSE 1In a class by itself 956 sq. ft. Ready Now Aj Leith (Ref # AP256303)

AED 60,0001 BR DUBAILAND

SHERLOCK HOUSE 2Modern infrastructure and facilities 1,475 sq. ft. Ready Now Aj Leith (Ref # AP265852)

AED 85,0002 BRDUBAILAND

REGENT HOUSE 1Easy living 722 sq. ft. Ready Now Elzbieta Stawiarska (Ref # AP257233)

AED 55,000STUDIO

DUBAILANDGREEN COMMUNITY MOTOR CITYGlimmering lakeside view 4,200 sq. ft. Ready Now Aj Leith (Ref # VI263327)

AED 230,0004 BRDUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

UNION RESIDENCEAmazing value 1,378 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes Barsha (Ref # AP263155)

AED 85,0002 BRDUBAI INVESTMENT PARK

EWAN RESIDENCE BLDG 49, PLOT 818Best value 1,200 sq. ft. Ready Now Violeta Abboud (Ref # AP163841)

AED 75,0002 BR

ARABIAN RANCHESPALMERA 4Meticulously planned development 1,889 sq. ft. Independent Ready Now Darius Ganda (Ref # VI26955)

AED 110,0002 BRARABIAN RANCHES

GAZELLE / AL REEM 2Meticulously planned development 2,541 sq. ft. Townhouse Ready Now Joseph Charro (Ref # VI173144)

AED 130,0003 BR

ARABIAN RANCHESALMAReady to move in 2,627 sq. ft. Ready Now Darius Ganda (Ref # VI265944)

AED 180,0003 BRARABIAN RANCHES

AL HATTAN L1Enjoy life with style 6,967 sq. ft. Independent Ready Now Catherine Quadros (Ref # VI237023)

AED 400,0006 BR



November 2009

DIFC

THE INDEX (ONE CENTRAL PARK)

A motivated seller! 1,636 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Thomas Bunker (Ref # AP248843)

AED 4,044,192

2 BR

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

AED 896,100STBUSINESS BAY

THE PADDynamic environment 683 sq. ft. Ready July 2010 Eva Yang (Ref # AP246577)

AED 1,884,9001 BR DIFC

LIMESTONE HOUSEUnderstated luxury 1,668 sq. ft. Ready January 2010 Svetlana Gorbach (Ref # AP82385)

AED 3,628,6902 BR

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

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

LIKE THE PROPERTY BUT NOT THE PRICE?

While browsing, remember that listed prices are likely to differ from current prices,

and that everything is negotiable. Please give us a call for the most up-to-date prices.

DIFCLIBERTY HOUSEAffordable luxury 1,683 sq. ft. Ready Now Thomas Bunker (Ref # AP262590)

AED 4,120,0002 BR

FEATURED

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI8 BOULEVARD WALKA prestigious address 543 sq. ft. Studio Ready Now Ali Tabrizi (Ref # AP247883)

AED 1,236,000ST

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

AED 3,315,1582 BR



DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIYANSOON 5Amazing value 1,213 sq. ft. Ready Now Thomas Bunker (Ref # AP28219)

AED 2,396,6952 BR

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DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIYANSOON 3Exclusive property 1,238 sq. ft. Ready Now Wael Gomaa (Ref # AP66611)

AED 2,987,0002 BRDOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

YANSOON 3Amazing value 1,118 sq. ft. Ready Now Shervin Pouyan (Ref # AP26073)

AED 1,802,5002 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIZANZEBEEL 3A prestigious address 1,046 sq. ft. Ready Now Jan Tabrizi (Ref # AP240891)

AED 1,545,0001 BR

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

AED 5,184,9343 BR

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

AED 5,572,3003 BR

TRADE CENTREWORLD TRADE CENTRE RESIDENCEEmpowering atmosphere 2,110 sq. ft. Duplex Ready Now Nina Pekina (Ref # AP223270)

AED 3,076,0432 BRTRADE CENTRE

WORLD TRADE CENTRE RESIDENCEA motivated seller! 4,195 sq. ft. Ready Now Duplex Jeffrey Gullbrand (Ref # AP261501)

AED 9,430,0004 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAITHE RESIDENCES VILLASExperience heights of luxury 3,422 sq. ft. Ready Now Kati Sabour (Ref # VI262814)

AED 5,150,0004 BR

FEATURED


November 2009

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIBURJ VIEWS AExecutive elegance 1,400 sq. ft. Ready Now Sandra Sherlock (Ref # AP228791)

AED 140,0002 BR DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

BURJ VIEWS BContemporary interiors 595 sq. ft. Ready Now Wendy Hulbert (Ref # AP265942)

AED 90,0001 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI8 BOULEVARD WALK

Breathtaking vistas 1,726 sq. ft. Ready Now Wendy Hulbert (Ref # AP224547)

AED 140,000

2 BR

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BUSINESS BAYEXECUTIVE TOWER EPanoramic view of Dubai’s impressive skyline 1,436 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes (Ref # AP263697)

AED 150,0002 BR BUSINESS BAY

EXECUTIVE TOWER HSpacious living 2,088 sq. ft. Ready Now Travis Eltringham (Ref # AP264996)

AED 200,0003 BR

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

AED 74,000StudioBUSINESS BAY

EXECUTIVE TOWERSBest value 2,142 sq. ft. Ready November 2009 Wafa Ghannam (Ref # AP258011)

AED 190,0003 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIATTAREEN RESIDENCEAmazing value 2,213 sq. ft. Duplex Ready Now Soumia Elakly (Ref # AP239138)

AED 250,0002 BR DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

BURJ VIEWSBest value 847 sq. ft. Ready Now Pouria Dehvalai Kord (Ref # AP265683)

AED 80,0001 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIBURJ VIEWS CCentral and prestigious location 873 sq. ft. Ready Now Sylvia OConnor (Ref # AP264962)

AED 85,0001 BR



DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAISOUTH RIDGE 4Amazing value 913 sq. ft. Ready Now Soumia Elakly (Ref # AP224143)

AED 90,0001 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIZAAFARAN 1

Prized location 1,133 sq. ft. Ready Now Sandra Shadman (Ref # AP70556)

AED 105,000

1 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAISOUTH RIDGE 2Panoramic view of Dubai’s impressive skyline 1,622 sq. ft. Ready Now Wendy Hulbert (Ref # AP265924)

AED 160,0002 BR

TRADE CENTRE

HABTOOR RESIDENCE

Ideal family living 770 sq. ft. Ready Now Sylvia OConnor (Ref # AP179971)

AED 80,000

1 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAISOUTH RIDGE 6

Be where it all happens 857 sq. ft. Ready Now Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP265109)

AED 95,000

1 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIMISKA 3

Captivating environment 843 sq. ft. Ready Now Heike Pfordte (Ref # AP76472)

AED 100,000

1 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAITHE RESIDENCES W3

5 Star hotel living with everything you need 1,190 sq. ft. Ready Now Robert Kerr (Ref # AP265856)

AED 130,000

1 BR


DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIMISKA 3Executive elegance 778 sq. ft. Ready Now Masuma Noorani (Ref # AP266252)

AED 110,0001 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIYANSOON 5Prestigious urban development 672 sq. ft. Ready Now Ghada Ghannam (Ref # AP170418)

AED 85,0001 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIZANZEBEEL 1Easy living 821 sq. ft. Ready Now Diane Petty (Ref # AP179475)

AED 90,0001 BR TRADE CENTRE

HOTEL APARTMENTSJust move in 1,558 sq. ft. Ready Now Sylvia OConnor (Ref # AP263856)

AED 150,0003 BR

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAITHE RESIDENCES W1Amazing value 953 sq. ft. Ready Now Sandra Sherlock (Ref # AP228159)

AED 120,0001 BR


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SHORT-TERM

RENTALS

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

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

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

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

high life without paying a high price.

DUBAI MARINA

The best of city living 880 sq. ft. 27th floor (Ref #APM215985)

1 BRTIME PLACE AED 9,500

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

Enjoy life with style 1,117 sq. ft. 4th floor (Ref #APM215778)

1 BRTHE RESIDENCES T2 AED 11,000

THE MEADOWS

Affordable Luxury 3,578 sq. ft. (Ref #VIM215097)

3 BRPHASE 9A AED 25,000

THE GREENS

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

2 BRAL ARTA 4 AED 12,000

5 BRTHE MEADOWS

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

PHASE 2 AED 42,000

DUBAI MARINA

Live by the beach 1,797 sq. ft. 8th floor (Ref #APM266024)

3 BRSADAF 5 AED 25,000

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAI

Enjoy life with style 1,117 sq. ft. 6th floor (Ref #APM217900)

1 BRZANZABEEL 4 AED 12,000

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38 SHORT-TERM RENTALS

DUBAI MARINA

A desirable address 446 sq. ft. 8th floor (Ref #APM214799)

STMARINA DIAMOND 3 AED 10,000

DUBAI MARINA

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

2 BRMARINA HEIGHTS AED 14,000

1 BRDUBAI MARINA

Direct Marina Views 860 sq. ft. 21st floor (Ref #APM215267)

SAHAB 1 AED 11,000DUBAI MARINA

Close to all amenities 647 sq. ft. 9th Floor (Ref #APM213133)

1 BRMARINA DIAMOND 2 AED 9,000

THE PALM JUMEIRAH

A desirable address 1,640 sq. ft. 8th floor (Ref #APM257042)

2 BRAL MSALLI AED 18,000

1 BRJUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS

Smart home living 866 sq. ft. 12th floor (Ref #APM215692)

INDIGO TOWER AED 9,000

DISCOVERY GARDENS

Best Value 474 sq. ft. G Floor (Ref #APM254392)

STBUILDING 52 AED 5,500

DUBAI MARINA

Smart home living 866 sq. ft. 12th floor (Ref #APM215692)

STMARINA VIEW TOWER 1 AED 7,000

THE SPRINGS

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

2 BRPHASE 10 AED 14,000

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ABU DHABI

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

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

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

2 BRAL RAHA BEACHAL MUNEERAModern living at its best 1,539 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP220384)

AED 1,720,6153 BRAL RAHA BEACH

AL MUNEERAGreat family home 1,656 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP265387)


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

AED 1,545,515

1 BRAL RAHA BEACHAL MUNEERAA prestigious address 859 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP219021)


AL MUNEERAScenic water view 1,722 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP96259)


AL MUNEERASmart home living 890 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP92934)

AED 1,236,618

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5 BRAL REEFARABIC COMMUNITYGreat family home Townhouse3,749 sq. ft. Ready Now Natalya Sapronova (Ref # VI259193)

AED 2,373,5002 BRAL REEF

ARABIC COMMUNITYAttractive investment opportunity Townhouse1,832 sq. ft. Ready Now Linda Savidge (Ref # VI266849)

AED 1,212,0004 BRAL REEF

ARABIC COMMUNITYCompetitive price, call now Townhouse2,858 sq. ft. Ready Now Natalya Sapronova (Ref # VI266126)

AED 1,917,760

4 BRAL RAHA GARDENSSIDRAAmazing capital growth Semi Detached2,755 sq. ft. Ready Now Linda Savidge (Ref # VI266093)

AED 2,535,100

3 BRAL RAHA BEACHAL NASEEM RESIDENCECompetitive price, call now 2,317 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP260181)

AED 2,848,200

1 BRAL RAHA BEACHAL NASEEM RESIDENCEA prestigious address 995 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Kerry Jayne Broad (Ref # AP240529)

AED 1,639,760

4 BRAL RAHA BEACHAL MUNEERAStunning view of the sea Townhouse 4,488 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI263823)

AED 6,008,505

4 BRAL RAHA GARDENSKHANNOURA great family option Townhouse2,756 sq. ft. Ready Now Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI265286)

AED 2,987,000

2 BRAL RAHA BEACHAL NASEEM RESIDENCEAmazing value 1,329 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Linda Savidge (Ref # AP265773)

AED 1,740,533

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


AL NASEEM RESIDENCEPicturesque surroundings 1,330 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP265503)


AL NASEEM RESIDENCEA prestigious address Duplex 2,413 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP229929)

AED 4,274,500




1 BR

AL REEM ISLAND

EMPIRE TOWER

Best value 807 sq. ft. Ready May 2011 Kerry Jayne Broad (Ref # AP262598)

AED 830,167

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

AED 645,101

5 BRAL REEFDESERT COMMUNITYA great family option 3,749 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Imran Ellam (Ref # VI263619)

AED 2,343,250

2 BRAL REEM ISLANDMARINA BLUEBenchmark for new developments in the city 1,163 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP263998)

AED 1,585,966

2 BRAL REEFARABIC COMMUNITYA great family option 1,832 sq. ft. Ready Now Natalya Sapronova (Ref # VI219096)

AED 1,212,000

3 BRAL REEFDESERT COMMUNITYLive your Arabian dream Townhouse2,424 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # VI229121)

AED 1,648,000

2 BRAL REEM ISLANDTIME TOWERA motivated seller! 1,987 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Kerry Jayne Broad (Ref # AP241025)

AED 2,242,166

2 BRAL REEFDESERT COMMUNITYIn a class by itself Townhouse1,831 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Kerry Jayne Broad (Ref # VI240526)

AED 1,313,000

1 BRAL REEM ISLANDOCEAN TERRACE RESIDENCEIn a class by itself 840 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Imran Ellam (Ref # AP240446)

AED 1,137,804

5 BRAL REEFDESERT COMMUNITYAmazing capital growth Townhouse3,749 sq. ft. Ready December 2009 Linda Savidge (Ref # VI231608)

AED 2,343,250

1 BRAL REEM ISLANDTALA TOWERAmazing value 904 sq. ft. Ready November 2009 Lina Bayazid Siada (Ref # AP265895)

AED 1,175,200


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1 BR

AL KHAN

BEACH TOWER

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

AED 65,000

3 BR

MAJAZ

AL NOOR TOWER

Ideal family living 2,927 sq. ft. Ready Now Zhanna Chich (Ref # AP266479)

AED 85,000

3 BR

AL KHAN

AL GHAZAL TOWER

The best of city living 2,745 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes Sharjah office (Ref # AP263731)

Call now for up to date prices

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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.

RESIDE IN RAS AL KHAIMAH

SHARJAHFORRENT

2 BR

AL KHAN

AL GHAZAL TOWER

Captivating environment 1,900 sq. ft. Ready Now Better Homes Sharjah office (Ref # AP263738)

Call now for up to date prices

2 BR

MAJAZ

QUEEN TOWER

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

AED 50,000

3 BR

AL KHAN

AL HUDA 1

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

AED 60,000

Al Hamra – Ras Al KhaimahSet in the UAE’s most scenic emirate, Al Hamra Village in Ras Al Khaimah is home to a multitude of lifestyle facilities, making it a solid choice to those who prefer a level of peace and quiet from the hectic, bustling cities of neighboring emirates. Al Hamra Village includes:

To find out more about your home in Al Hamra Village,

today.

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Al Ghazal Tower provides some of the

Sharjah’s architectural landmarks, set adjacent to the emirate’s most exclusive recreational development, Al Qasba. The heights of Al Ghazal offer unmatched panoramas across the Al Khan

at the cost of convenience. Moving from the exterior to the interior, Al Ghazal Tower is powered by an understated elegance. The main entrance floors are decorated with luxurious marble and its walls are lined with Burmese teak. The marble and wood motif continues throughout the corridors and common areas of Al Ghazal,

guiding residents pleasingly to the four high speed Mitsubishi lifts. Inside the flats one enjoys an air of sophistication,

flooring is standard throughout all living spaces, while the main doors are built of solid wood.

elegant functionality and a central gas system restates the tower’s integrated design. A free health club awaits residents with state of

insulate it from the outside world. As arguably the finest tower in Sharjah, Al Ghazal is a treasure to its residents. To arrange a viewing, please give us a call

PROPERTYFOCUS

AL GHAZAL: A JEWEL OF A BUILDING IN SHARJAH


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November 2009

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

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

AED 1,442,000

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

AED 3,605,0004 BR

2 BRAL HAMRA VILLAGETOWNHOUSE TYPECExceptional deal! 1,237 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready Now Natalya Shapovalova (Ref # VI263337)

AED 780,000

2 BRAL HAMRA VILLAGEROYAL BREEZE BUILDINGPrice reduced 1,500 sq. ft. Ready December 2010 Zhanna Chich (Ref # VI261106)

AED 952,750

4 BRAL HAMRA VILLAGESEMI DETACHED DUPLEXMagnificent golf course views 4,282 sq. ft. Semi Detached, Ready Now Natalya Shapovalova (Ref # VI244501)

AED 3,708,0003 BRAL HAMRA VILLAGE

SOUTH TOWN HOUSESDirect marina views 3,268 sq. ft. Townhouse, Ready Now Natalya Shapovalova (Ref # VI248757)

AED 1,860,000

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 Now Hilly Salman (Ref # VI83212)

AED 1,950,0002 BRAL HAMRA VILLAGE

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

AED 1,295,000

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Property prices change frequently. Please visit bhomes.com for the most up-to-date pricing.

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

AED 1,042,167BUSINESS BAYEXECUTIVE TOWER DReady to move in 1,691 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Shirin Bank (Ref # OF63990)

AED 2,153,627BUSINESS BAYBAYSWATERAmbitious initiative 834 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF79036)

AED 1,074,045

BUSINESS BAY

THE CITADEL CORPORATE TOWER

Sizeable value appreciation 725 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF66468)

AED 1,045,450

BUSINESS BAY

THE CITADEL CORPORATE TOWER

A prestigious address 1,105 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Maggie Neil (Ref # OF79106)

AED 1,377,731

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

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

AED 2,437,392

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JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSAG TOWER (SILVER)

Cornerstone of economic activity 1,098 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF71634)

AED 906,513

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSALMAS TOWER

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

AED 999,492

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSAG TOWER (SILVER)

Cornerstone of economic activity 560 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF71633)

AED 480,186

DOWNTOWN BURJ DUBAIBURJ DUBAI TOWER

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

AED 61,160,000

DUBAI INVESTMENT PARKWH-OF/597-660/DIPDynamic environment 29,065 sq. ft. Warehouse, Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # WH243570)

AED 7,725,000

DIFCLIBERTY HOUSEAt never-before prices 1,905 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Andrew Elliot (Ref # OF266403)

AED 4,316,730

DIFC

PARK TOWER COMMERCIAL

Central and prestigious location 11,897 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Shirin Bank (Ref # OF79218)

AED 27,058,908

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

AED 20,344,972

DIFC

LIBERTY HOUSE

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

AED 3,714,262

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSHDS TOWER

Creative and functional space planning 768 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Shirin Bank (Ref # OF65636)

AED 634,851

BUSINESS BAY

VISION TOWER

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

AED 15,983,540

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JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSSABA TOWER 1A prestigious address 2,484 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Maggie Neil (Ref # OF157393)

AED 3,229,771

TECOMGROSVENOR BUSINESS TOWERCompetitive price, call now 1,399 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Thomas Bunker (Ref # OF252733)

AED 1,873,261

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSSABA TOWER 1

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

AED 11,264,029

JUMEIRAHLAKE TOWERSREEF TOWER

An investors dream! 1,817 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF75046)

AED 1,965,128

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSINDIGO TOWERAn investment for capital growth 1,340 sq. ft. Retail, Ready Now Thomas Bunker (Ref # RE264565)

AED 2,587,360JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSINDIGO TOWERAn investment for capital growth 1,188 sq. ft. Retail, Ready Now Thomas Bunker (Ref # RE264561)

AED 2,305,552JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSMAZAYA BUSINESS AVENUESelf-contained development 1,528 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Afrooz Erjacki (Ref # OF243248)

AED 1,432,496

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSINDIGO ICON

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

AED 9,848,448



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Ambitious initiative 1,912 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Violet Nasouti (Ref # OF247258)

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

AED 3,001,163

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

AED 1,676,057


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TECOMBUSINESS CENTRAL TOWERSA prestigious address 1,553 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Anuradha Janjua (Ref # OF168485)

AED 388,250

GARHOUDGARHOUD BUILDINGAmazing value 987 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Paul Rason (Ref # OF252557)

AED 118,453AL QUOZCBD BUILDINGExcellent finish 3,362 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Tessa Honorica Lowe (Ref # OF246229)

AED 504,315

JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERSINDIGO ICON

Amazing value 1,062 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Paul Rason (Ref # OF264252)

AED 106,200

DEIRABUSINESS POINTPrized location 1,092 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now Abdul Rahman (Ref # OFM221209)

AED 196,560

AL QUOZTHE CURVEDynamic environment 819 sq. ft. Office, Ready October 2009 Better Homes (Ref # OF261182)

AED 106,435

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

AED 138,510

FOR RENT

UMM HURAIRBUSINESS ATRIUMPrized location 1,025 sq. ft. Office, Ready Now sukant jodha (Ref # OF243282)

AED 143,556DUBAI INVESTMENT PARKWH/598-1110/DIP1Amazing value 17,007 sq. ft. Warehouse, Ready Now Susheel Sarma (Ref # WH174765)

AED 1,105,455


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MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

DEIRA DISTRICT Deira 1,925,175 2,994,250 2,233,350 90 295 243

Garhoud 211,924 959,000 459,913 120 140 120

Qusais 4,558,000 4,558,000 4,558,000 200 200 200

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

Barsha 168,000 168,000 168,000 160 160 160

Jumeirah Lake Towers 464,400 1,129,800 797,100 120 120 120

Tecom 499,356 860,670 530,442 180 180 180

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Trade Centre 4,500,000 4,500,000 4,500,000 150 150 150

AL AWIR DISTRICT International City 18,299 32,445 26,888 45 50 45

JUMEIRAH DISTRICT Jumeirah 115,000 115,000 115,000 221 221 221

MARINA DISTRICT Dubai Marina 142,500 142,500 142,500 250 250 250

SHARJAH DISTRICT Industrial Area 35,000 35,000 35,000 23 23 23

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MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

DUBAILAND DISTRICT Dubai Investment Park 88,372 148,630 92,563 32 40 32

JEBEL ALI DISTRICT Jebel Ali 1,611,418 1,611,418 1,611,418 32 32 32

Statistics based on Better Homes rental 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 - October 2009

Conversion rates correct at time of press

1GB = 6.10 AED 1 USD = 3.67 AED 1 EURO = 5.45 AED


MAX PRICE/SQ.FT

AVG PRICE/SQ.FT

ABU DHABI Al Markaziyah 630,009 864,006 738,389 195 223 208

Tourist Club Area 490,130 490,130 490,130 214 214 214

DEIRA DISTRICT Deira 54,340 3,749,355 390,585 43 183 135

Garhoud 97,392 463,877 161,796 120 120 120

Qusais 133,305 399,705 236,822 100 150 135

BUR BUBAI DISTRICT Bur Dubai 316,250 386,665 351,458 63 85 74

Dubai Healthcare City 150,000 336,140 243,070 107 140 124

Umm Hurair 132,480 475,560 240,805 90 140 121

Zabeel 946,200 946,200 946,200 120 120 120

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Business Bay 290,100 290,100 290,100 150 150 150

Downtown Burj Dubai 1,415,400 1,415,400 1,415,400 350 350 350

Trade Centre 60,000 74,080 67,040 160 160 160

DUBAILAND DISTRICT Dubailand 1,667,520 1,667,520 1,667,520 120 120 120

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

Jumeirah 85,000 130,000 115,000 153 155 153

Sheikh Zayed Road 75,005 85,001 80,003 104 108 106

EMIRATES LIVING DISTRICT

Barsha 110,000 110,000 110,000 65 65 65

Jumeirah Lake Towers 61,440 898,399 152,050 80 150 106

Tecom 105,030 1,489,224 463,234 90 240 181

MEYDAN DISTRICT Al Quoz 34,620 1,136,800 238,941 60 200 137

AL AWIR DISTRICT Dubai Silicon Oasis 54,240 54,240 54,240 60 60 60

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BETTER INTERIORS

The latest tastes, trends and product launches in the

world of home interiors

SHARON MARETT1 The most extravagant purchase was the rug. I looked everywhere for one, thinking it’d be the easiest thing to get, but it ended up being the priciest item in the room – I spent about Dhs9,000 on it. It’s from Natuzzi; it’s very soft and the colours go well with everything else.2 The couch is from THE One. I really love the chaise longue style and L-shape; I think THE One does very good sofas.3 I love this lamp – it’s from Artikel. 4 The coffee table is from ID Design.5 I’ve lived in various countries including Thailand, Indonesia, the UK, Spain, Canada and now Dubai, and for that reason, getting away at least four or five times a year is really important to me – I love travelling, hence the travel book and the globe.6 I do like keeping plants around the house but generally they don’t last very long!

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WHAT’S IN STORE

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

BIGTIME WALL CLOCKTHE OneAED 349

ARC TABLE LAMPINDIGOAED 1,190

GIORGO DINING TABLEINDEX LIVING MALLAED 1,699

FF CANOVAFENDI CASA AT AATIAED 1,699

PS MASKROS PENDANT LAMPIKEAAED 475

BLENDA CHAIRSINDEX LIVING MALLAED 299 each

PUMPKIN ARMCHAIRAATIAED 7,299

AATIPrice on request

IMOLA CHAIR BoConceptAED 5,999

TABLE LAMPQ HOME DECORPrice on request

CANDLESTANDIWANNAGOHOME!AED 999

Ready to start decorating your home for Christmas? ACE has an excellent spread of trees, baubles, and other assorted yuletide bits and bobs on offer. You can find ACE in Dubai at Festival Center, on Sheikh Zayed Road and at The Market Mall in the Green Community. There are also branches on Al Qasimia Road in Sharjah, on Mina Road in Abu Dhabi and in Bawadi Mall in Al Ain.

FESTIVE DECORTANSI CEILING LAMPTHE OneAED 749


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SLICE OF LIFEOh crumbs! It’s time to test out the top toasters in town: eyes down, grill-seekers...

1. Russell Hobbs 14307 Crystal Glass Two Slice ToasterYes it has a removable crumb tray. And yes, it has a variable browning control. But the truly intriguing thing about this limited edition number is that it is bedecked with Swarovski crystals. Why, we could not say.

6. Morphy Richards Accents Four Slice Toaster 44038 Cream A comfortingly old fashioned toaster, this – the sort of thing you could imagine Elvis using for his morning slice. The deep toasting chamber and ‘hi lift’ lever for getting out those tricksy English muffins are additional plus points.

4. Siemens by Porsche design toasterThey’re a smart bunch, those Siemens by Porsche types. In a hyper-crowded market they’ve decided to stand out by creating a toaster that looks like an alien’s briefcase. Top marks for sleek looks.

2. De Longhi Metropolis four slice stainless steel toasterOur favourite new toaster on the block, this four slice beast in fingerprint-rebuffing matt metal finish has an inbuilt ‘self-centring’ widget for making sure your toast gets an even grilling. Lovely stuff.

3. Icona Two Slice Stainless Steel ToasterThis self-effacing little toaster doesn’t make any bold claims – unless you consider ‘non-slip feet’ to be be a significant boast. Big ticks for low price, special setting for bagels and for not weighing as much as a fridge.

5. Breville TT68 Blue Ice ToasterWhat an unfortunate choice of name. Do the people at Breville not have access to Google? Still, the Ice makes up for it with the gimmick of lighting up when you cook bread in it. And the variable width slots means you can toss in everything from pitta to doorstep wedges.

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INSPIRATION1.Is it time to jazz up your bedroom? If you’re in need of a new look, let us point you in the right direction...

Simple and elegant

Warm and welcoming

BEDROOMSJust brought out by Beta-Plus publishing, Bedrooms is a great starting point. It showcases modern bedrooms in real homes and gives advice from the experts on how to recreate them in your own place.

BEAUTIFUL BEDROOMS AROUND THE WORLDFrancesca Torre is very sound on getting your bedroom’s walls and floors correct and backs up her points with some stunning bedrooms from across the world..

Get yourself a real ‘statement’ bed as the centrepiece of your room - this circular number with a high headboard is absolutely perfect. Pick a simple colour scheme - cream, black and light brown work well - and try to match up key elements. A large rug extending out from the base of the bed and matching the colour of the headboard is a great way to ‘tie the room together’. A delicate chandelier and some billowing white curtains help to create the look too, and add a real note of calm and tranquility.

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PILLOW TALKLooking for pillows? Check

out the range from TEMPUR, available from AED450-750 from Comfort Plus Trading (04 394

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For a comforting and inviting bedroom, it’s all about deep, rich colours and intelligently-placed lighting. This sort of look is particularly well-suited to smaller bedrooms, which lend themselves to a cosy feel. A rich, thick duvet can work wonders, as can some elaborate details - check out the lovely curlicues on the mirror door of the built-in closet. A striking above-bed print or painting with a similar type and level of detailing can help to bring the whole look together to perfection.

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Light and airy

It can be difficult to draw the line between creating a room that is light, airy and uncluttered and one which feels a bit clinical and empty. One smart thing to do is to keep all the key pieces of furniture simple but to add in little touches of colour around the edges although nothing too overpowering - this lime-coloured throw from Ikea is a perfect example. And instead of going pure white on the linen, try something like this monochrome set with a simple but attractive design.

ACHIEVE THIS LOOK

COMPETITIONI need more storage but my bedroom is really small

- is there anything I can do?One simple answer that a lot of people tend to overlook is to invest in some under-bed storage. You’ll find that there are a huge number of different options on offer - it used to be the case that only the lower-end beds had built-in drawers, but now you’ll find them available on the luxury numbers too. You’ll be amazed at how much you can fit into the under-bed space - it’s particularly perfect for those items which you don’t use all the time but still want to have in your room - we’re partcular fans of this bed from BoConcept...

BEAUTIFUL BEDSAre you looking for something extravagant and imposing or something super simple to sleep on? Here’s our pick...

LUPIN Venetian blind

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TEMPUR mattresses, available from Comfort Plus Trading (04 394 9226) are known as being the comfiest in the market. Unlike a regular mattress, a TEMPUR mattress adapts to your body, reducing pressure points and spreading your weight evenly. This makes a huge difference: studies have show that they reduce the amount of tossing and turning - which occurs when you’re uncomfortable in bed - by up to 80%. We’ve teamed up with TEMPUR to offer one lucky reader one of these superb mattresses. To enter, just send the answer to the question below to [email protected]

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I want to create a lavish, ‘boudoir’ style look in my bedroom – what are the key accessories and furnishings I need?

The most important thing you need is a big and bold bed with a deep bedding and lots of pillows. You should preferably go for Renaissance-inspired sensual fabrics with a modern touch – try to find that eclectic mixture of faux leopard fur, rich velvet and mirrors. Lighting should be adjustable and the moody, main colour scheme should be in in red, black, white and purple.

Sophie Mir, Head of Buying & Design, Q Home Décor

How important is lighting in creating the right atmosphere for my dining room? How do I strike the right balance between clinical brightness and over-dimness?

A good light setting is really important to create the right atmosphere and feeling of comfort in the dining room, but functionality as well as flexibility should be considered before making a final choice. Lighting can be used to create various effects, from dramatic and theatrical to warm and cosy. Whatever the desired outcome, the aim is to strike a balance between light and shade, with emphasis placed on complementing the existing design. Good lighting will enhance the look if working in harmony with your dining furniture, textiles and colours. As dark colours absorb the light and pale colours reflect it, remember to keep your wall colour in mind when choosing lighting, as a room with dark walls will require more light. A dimmer switch is a wonderful invention to play with when aiming to strike the right balance between clinical brightness and gloominess …choose to go comfy or flood the room with light if you need something more functional. Alternatively, produce that ‘WOW’ factor by opting for a chic chandelier over the dining table or create pools of light with a couple of delicate pendant lamps hung low for a more intimate effect. Thomas Lundgren, founder and CEO (Chief Emotional Officer) of THE One

I’m renting an apartment in Dubai on a short-term contract but I want to

make it feel like home. Are there any cheap ways of achieving this?

As an expat living and working in Dubai, furnishing a home can be a real hassle. Don’t worry, though - if you are just arriving and moving into an unfurnished flat Indigo Living has the perfect solution for you. We have a short term rental package ranging from one month to one year that allows you to move directly into your new flat with great furniture packages until your furniture arrives or you have the time to purchase your own things. We cover off everything from sofas to silverware and electronics to curtains, and we can set up your home within a week. We understand how many decisions you have to make during relocation and the flexibility of furniture rental package helps to remove your stress. All you need to do is to decide your timeframe and financing option and one of our experienced representatives will help you to customize a package that fits your personality, taste and accommodation. Matt Blenheim, Indigo Living (indigo-living.com)

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

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Hermes 04 351 1190

Jadhafs 04 352 2550

Liwa Home 04 351 5353

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Zara Home 04 359 9988

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Al Maya Household 04 334 9424

Aminian Carpets 04 295 5379

Pride of Kashmir 04 295 0655

Regional Trading 04 295 1723

Sia (Jawad Home) 04 295 6180

The White Co 04 295 6180

DUBAI MALL@home 04 434 0877

Armani/Casa 04 437 3131

Baldi 04 339 9890

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Crystal Gallery 04 339 8774

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Merinos 050 887 4893

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Artikel 04 232 8339

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Dwell 04 232 5435

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Marina 04 232 8919

Rugland 04 232 5790

Shatex Home Collection 04 232 5725

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Table Art 04 232 6670

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IBN BATTUTA MALLKani Home 04 368 5408

Lifestyle 04 368 5699

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OASIS CENTERArt Tower Frames Est. 04 339 3024

MFI Kitchens 04 339 3503

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Bagno 04 330 7775

Casa Mia 04 339 0760

Casa Tua 04 339 7800

Rattan House 04 338 2977

Selva Middle East 04 341 1933

TOP OF THE SHOPSBAGNOThe specialist store is not so much a showroom as a high-end bathrooms boutique. In fact, enter their light, airy venue on Sheikh Zayed Road and your only bathroom-based woe will be which luxury option to choose. There’s a vast array of chic brands from which to take your pick – how do Fantini, Hoesch, Bossini and Bertocci sound for starters? All types of bathroom paraphernalia are stocked, from sleek basins and rain showers to jazzy circular whirlpools and movie star-style backlit mirrors. Bagno’s richly varied tile selection caters for all tastes, while its floor-level sunken baths are so slick and desirable they insantly dispel any 80s yuppie associations. Bagno, Sheikh Zayed Road, 04 330 7775



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The 100 key contacts you need to settle in to

your new home

BABYSITTING AND NANNIESDUBAI NANNIESdubainannies.com

Dubai Nannies provides live-in nannies, governessses

and maternity nurses across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

MAJESTIC NANNIESmajesticnannies.com, 02 665 5056

Majestic Nannies matches families with full-time and

part-time nannies at AED440 to 7,000 per week. MDE NANNIESmde-nannies.com

MDE Nannies has a roster of nannies and au pairs from

the Philippines, India, Nepal, Indonesia and Sri Lanka

NANNIES DUBAInanniesdubai.com, 050 847 7537

Nannies Dubai guarantees a nanny for 12 months, and

will provide a replacement for free if you’re not happy.

TRIXABELLtrixabell.com

All Trixabell nannies have first aid and food hygiene

training. Babysitters range from AED35 to AED70/hour.

BANKING AND FINANCECOMMERCIAL BANK OF DUBAIcbd.ae, 800-CBD

CBD offers savings schemes, a personal loan service

and foreign exchange contracts. HSBChsbc.ae, 800HSBC (4722)

HSBC offers Islamic, premier and international banking,

wealth management, corporate and personal accounts.

MASHREQ BANKmashreqbank.com, 04 424 4444

Mashreq offer deposits, borrowing and a broad range of

credit cards with online facilities. NATIONAL BANK OF DUBAInbd.ae, 04 222 2111

NBD offers 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 8888

Loans and mortgages, a specialised Islamic Banking

service, private banking and home and life insurance.

CAR RENTALAVISavisaue.ae, 04 295 7121

Avis has 21 rental locations across the UAE. Rates for

their cars range from AED2,250-20,000/month.

HERTZhertzuae.com, 800 437 89 / 04 206 0206

Prices start at AED2,373 per month for a Toyota Yaris

and go to AED17,707 per month for an Audi A8. SixTsixt.com, 04 347 9777

If you’re looking to hire a Mercedes Benz, you need to

get in touch with SixT, who specialise in their full range.

THRIFTYthriftyaue.com, 800 4694 / 04 347 9001

Prices range from AED2,100 per month for a Mitsubishi

Lancer to AED15,000 per month for a BMW 7 series.

CAR SHOWROOMSAL FUTTAIM MOTORSalfuttaimmotors.com, 04 206 6666

Al Futtaim are the UAE’s exclusive distributors of

Toyota and Lexus cars.

AL TAYER MOTORS04 303 7070

Distributors of Ford, Lincoln,

Mercury, Jaguar and Ferrari.

ARABIAN AUTOMOBILES04 339 0999

The sole distributors for Nissan in

the UAE. They also sell second-

hand Nissan vehicles. LIBERTY AUTOMOBILESlibertyautos.com, 04 282 8092

Liberty Automobiles are the largest

General Motors dealership in

the UAE for Opel, Cadillac,

Chevrolet and Hummer cars.

They are also the exclusive

distributors for Kawasaki

motorcycles.

DENTISTSAMERICAN DENTAL CLINICamerican-dental-clinic.com,

04 344 0668 / 02 681 2921

Services include cosmetic dentistry,

neuromuscular dentistry and periodontics. BRITISH DENTAL CLINICbritishdentalclinic.com, 04 342 1318

This clinic on Al Wasl Road in Dubai provides

treatments like air flow cleaning to remove stains,

fillings, teeth whitening, veneers and implants. DRS NICOLAS & ASPnicolasandasp.com, 04 394 7777

Eight branches across Dubai offering pediatric surgery,

cosmetic surgery and implants. DUBAI SKY CLINICdubaiskyclinic.com, 04 355 8808

Based at the BurJuman Business Tower, offering

aesthetic dentistry like inlays and crowns.

THE DENTAL CENTERthe-dental-center.com, 04 375 2175

Located in Dubai Healthcare City, the Dental Center’s

services include dental makeovers.

FLORISTSEXOTICAexoticaemirates.com, 02 644 4416 / 04 347 3260

With branches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Exotica offers

bouquets as well as floral arrangements for weddings.

ORGANIC FOODS AND CAFEorganicfoodsandcafe.com, 04 434 0577

A small store at Emaar Business Park where a florist

knocks up good value, immaculate bouquets to order.

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SHAKESPEARE FLOWERSthevillagedubai.com, 04 349

1070

Located at The Village Mall,

Shakespeare design attractive

bouquets as well as floral

arrangements

for weddings.

UPSCALE AND POSHupscaleandposh.com

Upscale and Posh has a large selection of delivery

flowers to choose from online. They also offer online

florist consultation.

GENERAL MAINTENANCEFARNEKfarnek.com, 04 382 4400

Farnek service all types of air conditioners and offer

other mechanical, electrical and plumbing services.

HITCHES AND GLITCHEShitchesandglitches.com, 04 341 2888

Hitches 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 2736

Howdra offers handyman and maintenance services

covering electrical and plumbing problems.

JIM WILL FIX ITjimwillfixit.ae, 800 349 / 04 344 7091

Jim Will Fix It offers repairs for electrics, plumbing and

air conditioning units plus minor carpentry tasks.

PERMAGLAZE PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS04 323 2722

General Maintenance undertaken by Under

One Roof maintenance company specializing in tiling

of floors and walls, plastering, painting and decorating

– internal and external. Rewiring and plumbing

undertaken too.

GYMSAVIATION CLUBaviationclub.ae, 04 286 5303

The Aviation has a great pool, squash and tennis courts.

They offer a range of workout classes too. THE BIG APPLEjumeirah.com, 04 319 8660

Diet supplements and fitness foods in addition to a

great range of fitness machines, weights and classes.

FITNESS FIRSTfitnessfirst.ae, 04 351 0044

Fitness First is the largest chain of gyms in the UAE

with branches in Mirdiff, Dubai Media City, and

BurJuman, among others.

HAYYAhayya.com, 04 362 7775

A chain of gyms located within various Emaar

properties, including Meadows Village, Burj Dubai and

the Lakes. .

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

Al Zahra provides departments like pulmonology and

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

The first hospital in the Middle East to get a Joint

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

addition to surgical facilities.

EBSAARebsaar.ae, 04 344 0122

A clinic offering over 16 different technologies

aimed at improving your vision, including LASIK,

glaucoma laser treatment, treatment for diabetes

complications and retinal diseases and cataract and

premium lenses. EMIRATES HOSPITALemirateshospital.ae, 04 349 6666

A specialist surgical hospital which also houses a dental

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

A private medical clinic in Umm Suquiem, offering

a huge range of services from a group of dedicated

doctors. Services include family medicine, paediatrics,

obstetrics and gynaecology, infertility, internal

medicine, gastroenterology, hepatology, travel clinics,

well woman and well man medicals, baby clinic,

lactation consultancy and more.

SHARIF EYE CENTERsharifeyecenter.com, 04 423 3664

One of the top centres in the Middle East region

helping people improve their vision and decrease their

dependency on glasses or contact lenses, Sharif Eye

Center is located at Dubai HealthCare City, Ibn Sina

Building, Block D-101.

THE CITY HOSPITALehl.ae/thecityhospital, 04 435 9999

The City hospital was the first hospital in Dubai

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

WELCARE HOSPITAL ehl.ae/WH, 04 282 7788

Welcare was the first private hospital in Dubai to

receive the Quality Appreciation Award.

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

AXA offers local, regional and global healthcare plans.

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

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

Bupa offers three different insurance packages running

from the Lifeline Essential plan up to the Lifeline Gold,

which includes prescription drugs and dental treatment. DAMAN NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCEdamanhealth.ae, 800 432 626

Daman offers national, regional, international and

global health insurance plans plus visitor plans to a

limit of AED150,000. EXPACARE (Through MedNet)mednet-uae.com, 800 48 82

Expacare’s packages include Standardcare with

limited benefits that don’t cover prescriptions, and

Executivecare and Specialcare which cover dental care,

complementary therapies and chronic conditions. RSArsagroup.ae, 800 772 / 04 302 9995

RSA insurance offers policies covering health, home,

pets, motors, personal accidents and travel insurance,

among others.

KENNELS AND CATTERIESANIMAL CARE CENTREanimalcarecentre.biz, 06 543 6280

Located in Sharjah, Animal Care Centre is the oldest

kennel and cattery in the UAE. They also have their

own veterinary clinic.

CHURCHWOOD’Schurchwoods.dubaiparent.com, 04 341 5201

Located in Barsha, with all chalets separated by

partitions and fitted with smoke alarms.

DUBAI KENNELS AND CATTERYdkc.ae, 04 285 1646

DKC offer boarding, daycare and collection and delivery

for cats, dogs and other pets.

POSH PAWSposhpawsdubai.com, 050 273 0973

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

Paws is like a holiday camp for your pets.

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

ACE Garden Centre, located at Dubai Festival City,

has an impressive array fencing , pots, potting soil,

fertilizers, seeds, indoor and outdoor plants, watering

accessories, gardening tools and machinery. It’s a

real one stop shop for all your home and outdoor

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DUBAI GARDEN CENTREdubaigardencentre.com, 04 340 0006

Gardening and landscaping services plus a good range

of plants, flowers and outdoor furniture.

GARDEN CONCEPTSlandscapes.co.ae, 04 369 7812

Landscaping and maintenance services. GROW GARDENSgrowgardens.ae, 050 159 9723

Grow offers gardening services from preliminary

concepts through to finished gardens

PLANTORAMAplantoramallc.com,

050 656 5971, 050 652 2418

Full design and consultancy as well as masonry

and irrigation.

ST TROPEZ DESIGNstdubai.com, 04 336 2003

Contractors who adapt feng shui designs to

promote balance.

MAIDSBUSY BEESbusybees.com, 04 351 7807

Services include house cleaning, baby sitting, event

planning and car cleaning.

DUBAI MAIDSdubai-maids.com, 050 919

2029

Dubai Maids offers cleaning,

babysitting and party services.

They also arrange full time maids.

HOWDRA CLEANINGhowdra.moonfruit.com, 04 227 2736

Handyman services plus cleaning services by maids

who have completed first aid training.

MAIDS.AEmaids.ae, 04 339 4151

Maids available for cleaning, baby sitting and laundry.

SPEED CLEANINGspeedcleaningcompany.com, 06 543 6333

Speed Cleaning send a crew within 24 hours.

NURSERIESBASATEENslc.ae, 06 506 7733

This centre in Sharjah promotes learning through play

for children aged from 2 to 4.

BLOSSOM CHILDRENS NURSERYtheblossomnursery.com, 04 348 6275

Umm Suquiem nursery which takes kids aged 6 months

to 4 years.

BUTTERFLY MONTESSORI PRESCHOOLadmont.ae, 02 665 8611

Preschool for children aged 6 months to 4 years

which covers mathematics, natural science,

French and Arabic. CHILDREN’S GARDEN DUBAI

Green Community: childrensgarden.ae,

04 855 3484, Jumeirah: tcgjumeira.ae,

04 349 2985

TCG offers a tailor-made, age-appropriate curriculum to

children aged 2 to 5. Instruction in English, French and

German, with Arabic as an additional language. CHILDREN’S OASIS NURSERY childrensoasisnursery.com, 04 348 8981

Located in Umm Suquiem, Emirates Lakes and Dubai

Marina, Children’s Oasis takes age 3 months to 4 years.

EMIRATES BRITISH NURSERYebninfo.ae, 04 348 9996

Located in Mirdiff and Umm Suquiem, Emirates

British Nursery follow the UK curriculum for ages 11

months to 4 years. HUMMINGBIRD NURSERY hummingbird.ae, 04 370 0449

At Hummingbird Nursery in DIFC, children aged

between 6 months and 4 years are taught the

British curriculum.

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

Kids Cottage cares for children aged from 1 to 4 and

follows the British curriculum. RISING STARS NURSERYrisingstarsnursery.com, 04 348 8805

Located in Umm Suquiem 2, Rising Stars’ curriculum is

designed for kids from 6 months to 4 years. TINY HOME MONTESSORI NURSERYtiny-home.com, 04 349 3201

Tiny Home aims to help children develop self-help skills,

language skills and more.

PET GROOMINGBRITISH VETERINARY CLINICbritvet.com, 02 66 50085

British Veterinary Clinic are the only professional pet

groomers in Abu Dhabi, located on Khaleej Al Arabi St.

PET CORNERpetcornerdubia.com, 04 885 3637

Pet Corner include brushing in their prices, which are

based on the breed and size of the dog or cat. PETS HABITATpetshopdubai.com, 04 341 8085

Pets Habitat offers grooming packages for dogs and

cats. Grooming is priced according to weight.. ROYAL PETSroyalpets.ae, 04 288 6684

Located in Mirdiff, Royal Pets offers grooming services

for dogs and cats including hair dyeing and de-matting.

PHYSIOTHERAPYPHYSIOCAREphysiocare.ae / 04 429 8560 / 050 920 0838

Physiocare is a physical therapy and sport rehabilitation

centre at Dubai HealthCare City. The clinic is

attractive, well-designed and professional and has a

friendly, pleasant atmosphere. Physiocare specialises in

post and pre-pregnancy female healthcare, temporo-

mandibular joint disorders, pain management for office

workers, neurological rehabilitation, including after

stroke and heart attack, and paediatric conditions and

sports injuries.

POOL MANAGEMENTDUBAI POOL CLEANINGpoolcleaningdubai.com, 04 333 6484

Dubai Pool Cleaning offer a weekly clean service which

includes checking and maintaining pH levels. HYDROLITE POOLS AND LANDSCAPEShydrolite.net, 06 535 1118

Hydrolite offers water treatment and cleaning twice a

week plus regular reading of pH levels. MAK POOLSmakpools.com, 04 323 2958

Mak Pools offers cleaning and maintenance services for

private pools and spas. They can also fix leaks. POOL FENCE DUBAIpoolfence.eu.com, 055 651 5725

Removable safety fences by Pool Fence are a good idea

if you have young children.

THOSE POOL GUYSthosepoolguys.com, 04 339 0418

Those Pool Guys clean and scrub swimming pools. They

also refill and disinfect them.

REMOVALSACORN MOVERSacornmovers.com, 04 323 6920

Acorn Movers were established in the UK in 1992. They

currently work with 300 agents all over the world,

offering door-to-door world wide relocations for both

corporate and residential moves. They offer packing,

unpacking and storage, and can also arrange both maid

and handyman services. They offer one month’s free

storage to clients who are moving back to the UK or

into Dubai from anywhere in the world.

ALLIED PICKFORDSae.alliedpickfords.com, 04 408 9555

Allied Pickfords offers handyman and cleaning services

in addition to packaging and relocation services.

EURO MOVERS INTERNATIONALeuromovers-ae.com, 04 340 3920

Euro Movers offer door to door services in moving and

packing for both domestic and international locations.

RELOGULFrelogulf.com, 04 501 5748

Relogulf offers moving and packaging services for both

domestic and international moves.

SCHOOLSThe following schools were rated ‘Oustanding’ by the

Knowledge and Human Development Authority. JUMEIRAH COLLEGEgemsjc.com, 04 395 5524

Jumeirah College follows the National Curriulum for

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

sciences, design and tech, media studies and music .

JUMEIRAH ENGLISH SPEAKING SCHOOL (Arabian Ranches) jess.sch.ae, 04 361 9019

JESS schools at Arabian Ranches are split into three -

primary, secondary and sixth form - and offer the British

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

landscaped campus with fully-equipped playground

areas, two temperature-controlled swimming pools and

extensive facilities for sports, science, art/design and

performing arts.

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

A much-loved school teaching the British curriculum

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

facilities and offers a large range of extra-curricular

activities.

KINGS DUBAIkingsdubai.com, 04 348 3939

Located in Umm Suquiem, Kings Dubai provides

courses until Year 6.

WATER MASAFImasafi.com, 800 54 55

Masafi offers home delivery of its five gallon bottles of

mineral water on a contractual basis.

NESTLEnestlewaters.ae, 800 44 04

Nestle delivers five gallon water bottles of their Pure

Life range to homes across the UAE.

OASISoasiscome2life.com, 04 802 4888

Oasis offers free home delivery to its customers for five

gallon bottles.

WHITE GOODS + ELECTRONICSJUMBO ELECTRONICSjumbocorp.com, 800 49 79 / 04 336 7999

Jumbo Electronics has 13 stores across Dubai including

Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Mall and Ibn Batuta.

PLUG-INS ELECTRONIXpluginselectronix.com, 04 206 6777

Plug-ins has three stores in Dubai, with the largest one

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Sharaf DG has six stores across Dubai. They have a

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WILLSEXPAT WILLSwww.expatriatewills.com, 04 407 0876

Expat Wills is dedicated to helping expatriates living

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

team of consultants who can visit you, talk you through

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