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Welcome to the 

September iSSue 

One of the main reasons that Pallavi 

Dean made the switch from 

architecture to interior design is 

that we spend the majority of our time 

indoors. Home is our sanctuary, where 

we enjoy spending time with friends and 

family and often, the place where we work 

and workout. As Pallavi advises (page 28), 

setting your priorities is essential. So, if 

your ideal home time is relaxing in the bath 

surrounded by candles, check out our bathroom special (page 30) 

for some inspiration. And if, like TV presenter Naoufer Ramoul, 

personal presentation is key to your career, then turn to our tour 

of her Jumeirah Lake Towers apartment on page 34. We also get 

advice on creating a home office space (page 20) from jewellery 

designer Mathilde Danglade. 

If you’re searching for something that is sharp yet sophisticated, 

monochrome (page 17) is always chic, whether in the form of 

stripes, spots or herringbone. Metallics (page 23), meanwhile, are 

perfect for giving a luxurious touch to any space. 

If you’re looking to move, beachfront community Jumeirah 

Beach Residence (page 48) is hugely popular because it offers 

something for everyone, from watersports fans to foodies. 

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CONTENTS 

SEpTEmbER 2017 

pagE 21 

pagE 17 

aREa 

47 

mOvE TO… 

Beachfront community 

Jumeirah Beach Residence 

ShOp 

16 

ShOp Talk 

Inspiration, innovation 

and need-to-know updates 

18 

ShOp fOR… 

Industrial chic for warmth 

and oodles of personality 

idEaS 

20 

dECORaTiNg 

SChOOl 

Design a work area to make 

you crazy productive 

21 

aSk a dESigNER 

Fabidha Safar Rahman 

answers your queries 

and shares her gems 

22 

STYlE filES 

Mariangela and Claudia, 

founders of Blanc Mariclò 

23 

mad abOuT 

mETalliCS 

Molten accents 

28 

aN uNSTOppablE 

fORCE 

Pallavi Dean on her work ethic 

30 

makiNg a SplaSh 

Bathrooms with form 

34 

TExTuRE TakEOvER 

An apartment in Jumeirah 

Lake Towers is all rich layers 

40 

paCk YOuR bagS 

Inside an Instagram-ready 

NYC apartment 

pagE 18 

pagE 40 

50 

whiCh SChOOl? 

Choose Jumeira 

Baccalaureate School 

52 

whiCh NuRSERY? 

Discover Indigo Valley 

Nursery’s organic approach 

54 

pROpERTiES 

fOR SalE 

Find your new home with our 

pick of properties to buy 

61 

pROpERTiES 

fOR RENT 

Rent a property in popular 


64 

ON ThE map 

Figure out your next move 

with our colour-coded map 

68 

mOviNg iN 

Stay on time with our edit 

of stylish wall clocks 

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shop 

These majestic animal pieces by Italian company Villari make an eyecatching living room centrepiece. 

Inspired by Capodimonte (a manufacturer established in Naples in 1743) and Italian Baroque-style 

porcelain, every Villari item is made entirely by hand. Rhino sculpture, Dhs11,000; 

King elephant sculpture, Dhs12,500, by Villari, villari.it

SHOP | Better Homes Magazine 

Shop Talk 

The latest in homeware, interiors and design trends 

The arT of 

fanTaSy 

Whether your kids are 

obsessed with Frozen 

or Star Wars, they can 

now step into their own 

fantasy world and have 

their very own photo 

to prove it. Creative 

company Stu Williamson 

Photography Dubai 

(stu.ae) is offering a shoot 

experience that includes 

a consultation, makeup, 

props, an electronic 

copy of the image and 

framed image from 

the shoot. It offers the 

perfect opportunity to 

follow the theme that the 

kids have put together 

for their bedroom with 

complementary wall 

artworks that wow. 

Diary DaTe 

Calling homebuyers 

and investors: annual 

real estate industry 

event CityScape 

Global returns to 

Dubai World Trade 

Centre from 11 to 13 

September. The 16th 

year of the event will, 

for the first time, see 

visitors interested in 

investing in the UAE 

able to make purchases 

at the show. “This is a 

great opportunity for 

visitors to capitalise 

on attractive price 

options,” says 

exhibition director 

Tom Rhodes. 

a cerTain je ne SaiS quoi 

Interior designer (and half-sister of former French 

president Nicholas) Caroline Sarkozy brings luxury, charm 

and French elegance to the homes of her international 

clients, while photographer Jean-François Jaussaud’s 

passion for architecture, design and decoration has led to 

him photographing interiors designed by the biggest names 

in the world. Together, they take us into the personal living 

spaces of the most beautiful arrondissements of Paris in the 

second edition of Living in Style Paris (teneues.com). 

TAKE TWO 

Simple stools 

SplurgE 

Eek stool, Dhs1,630, 

Piet Hein at ComPtoir 102 

SAvE 

Natural foot stool, Dhs195, 

Homes r Us 

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2 

1 

Life in 

bLack 

and 

white 

Decorate your home with 

this chic, shadowy palette 

Cole & Son 

3 

4 

5 

6 

1. Zebra print rug, Dhs2,350, Zara Home 2. &Tradition Formakami JH4 pendant, Dhs859, D.tales 3. Bird print cushion, Dhs59, H&m Home 

4. Bamboo floor lantern, Dhs440, Bloomingville at Boutique nomaDs 5. Luna vases, Dhs2,780–Dhs5,570, 

sieger By FurstenBurg at WHite almonDs 6. Onyx bowl, Dhs79, Homes r us 

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Ottava pendant 

lamp, Dhs145, IKEA 

Rustic seat, 

Dhs4,720, FlAmAnt 

Flamant 

Dining table, 

Dhs7,528, muuto at 

D.tAlEs 

Shop for… 

IndustRIAl 

chIc 

Achieve that warehouse 

look with the right mix 

of wood and metal 

Moustache bold 

chair, Dhs2,300, 

ComptoIr 102 

Industrial loft side table, 

Dhs2,499, KArE at 

ChAttEls & morE 

Ask the eXPeRt 

Sonia Essaddi, brand 

manager for Flamant 

UAE, on achieving the 

warm, utilitarian look. 

“The industrial style is 

inspired by old factories and 

characterised by metals and 

wood surfaces. Designs are 

often influenced by 19thcentury 

industry pieces, so 

the materials are usually 

stained or aged. 

“Look for furniture that 

offers simple silhouettes and 

a weathered character. 

Brushed metal, glass, 

reclaimed wood and furniture 

in neutral colours are great 

for creating a rustic look in 

your home. Hang some art on 

your walls for an artist’s loft 

feel and add a solid burst of 

colour to maintain balance 

and demarcate different 

spaces in the home. This nod 

to the Industrial Revolution 

is a perfect look for any space, 

whether modern or classic, 

because it offers warmth and 

oodles of personality.” 

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ideas 

Made by hand from lacquered wood, polished brass 

and walnut burl wood veneer, this statement cabinet 

can be customised in different finishes and sizes. 

Anna cabinet, Dhs39,194 (EUR9,126), 

BySwans, byswans.com 

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IDEAS | Better Homes Magazine 

Grain pendant 

lamp, Dhs619, 

D.tales 

light 

it up 

For optimum comfort 

for your eyes, 

combine ambient 

and natural 

lighting 

Ethan Allen 

Thonet 214, Dhs2,422 (EUR560), 

thonet showrooM 

Petite Friture Mediterranean 

table lamp, Dhs3,630, 

CoMptoir 102 

Workspace coffee 

table, Dhs9,999, 

Chattels & More 

Decorating School 

creating a home 

office Space 

Design a work area to make 

you crazy productive 

Ferme living 

holder, 

Dhs360, 

CoMptoir 102 

“Your home office area needs 

to be a calming space to keep 

you focused while you work,” 

says Mathilde Danglade, jewellery 

designer and artistic director 

at concept store Comptoir 102. 

“A small room with a large window to maximise 

the natural light is a great starting point. Keep 

the palette neutral with just one or two pops of 

colour. My home office floors are painted white 

so the space can double up as a studio for photo 

shoots. Consider a simple yet spacious farm table 

for a desk; an interesting desk chair, such as a 

Thonet; and an armoire for stashing your wireless 

printer and office supplies or a built-in desk with 

shelving. For lighting that ensures you can see 

what you’re doing clearly, I like pendant lights 

hanging above the desk. 

“Organisation is key. While there are tons of 

products available, I recommend a cable organiser 

and a hanging desk organiser – for my line of 

work, I need to be able to pin up a lot of things, 

as well as easily see upcoming projects and 

current project tasks. When I can see something 

all the time, I tend to be better at delivering 

it on schedule.” 

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Ask A designer 

Our interiors expert answers your queries and 

shares her hidden gems in the city 

Fabidha Safar 

Rahman, 

interior designer 

at Design Matter 

I have an awkward alcove 

space on the upstairs 

landing area that 

I would like to 

transform into a 

quiet space for the 

children. What do 

you suggest? 

I would recommend 

transforming this area 

into a lovely, cosy corner 

for reading. All you need is to 

furnish it with a rug and some 

colourful floor cushions, bean 

bags or a daybed along with 

a short shelf stocked with 

books and crayons. You can 

ramp up the cool factor by 

putting a fabric teepee tent 

on the rug. Check out online 

parents’ store JustKidding 

(justkidding-me.com) or head to 

Indigo Living on Sheikh Zayed Road 

for inspiration. 

I have a large bedroom and I 

would like to include a dressing 

area within it. How can I achieve 

this yet retain flow in the space? 

I have previously added a dressing 

space to a spacious bedroom by 

creating a wall-to-ceiling wardrobe 

and an in-built dressing table along 

a far wall, while situating the bed right 

in the centre of the room. A large 2.9m 

wide by 1.8m-high headboard provided 

privacy for the dressing area. It also 

simultaneously divided the large room 

visually, yet allowed access and light 

into the space. As an alternative to 

a bespoke design, you can make your 

own selection, and add a large room 

divider to help separate the spaces. 

How should I dress a doubleheight 

foyer between the dining 

and living areas to make it 

comfortable and luxurious? 

A double-height foyer is a designer’s 

dream come true and there are a 

number of ways to furnish it. If space 

Design Matter 

permits, I like to add a bench or 

a couple of statement chairs on 

either side of a side table placed 

along one wall. If the space is 

narrow, a table or console with a 

display of tall vases with flowers 

or candles works well. Hang a 

feature artwork or a mirror to 

dress the wall and complete 

the look. 

To exploit the height, 

you can use a long feature 

chandelier or a cluster of 

pendants at different heights 

to instantly draw the eye 

upwards. If you’re 

a collector of art, 

photographs, 

artisan/folk 

masks or 

ceramics, the 

double-height 

space is your 

opportunity 

to display them 

as a collection 

without crowding 

the wall. 

My little 

black 

book 

For paint 

MAS paints (mas-paints.com) 

has a huge collection of textured 

paint finishes that can be 

customised to create any colour. 

For regular paint, I love Benjamin 

Moore (benjaminmooore.com) 

and its infinite range of colours. 

For Finishing touches 

When I’m short on time I like 

to shop at places that provide 

a variety of products and style 

options. Bloomingdale’s Home, 

Galleries Lafayette, Kare and 

Indigo Living all provide a onestop 

shop for everything, from 

accents and accessories to little 

touches that complete the space. 

What’s your dreaM buy? 

Melt pendant lights (pictured) 

from Tom Dixon (tomdixon.net) 

and Little Palm stools by Khalid 

Shafar (khalidshafar.com). 

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style files 

Take your cue from those in the know 

Steal my Style 

Sisters and founders 

of furniture brand 

Blanc Mariclò, 

Mariangela and 

Claudia Federighi 

Design DNA 

Our team of designers 

travel and study trends 

in fashion and home interiors to combine 

contemporary style with our Italian heritage, 

from ancient paintings, mosaics and frescoes 

to villas and museums. 

Wallpaper or paint? 

We prefer paint that is vintage inspired. 

Paint feels more authentic even if you can 

find amazing wallpapers that look like real, 

textured, painted walls. 

Splurge on... 

A big table that allows everyone to come 

together to chat over a plate of pasta. As 

Italians, eating with family and friends is an 

important part of our lives. 

Colour combo to try 

A neutral base – white, taupe, ecru – is an 

easy, calm base that works well with a touch 

of colour. Green, in all its shades, goes really 

well with neutrals. 

Inspirations 

We are mostly inspired by our home: Italy. 

We grew up in a Tuscan farmhouse and our 

aim with our collections is to reproduce our 

country’s values and atmosphere, such as our 

sense of hospitality. A warm, inviting Italian 

home is often represented by an elegant, 

simple space and good cooking. We are also 

inspired by Italian art, music, architecture 

and landscapes. 

Top décor tip 

Always make your space your own. This 

means that when decorating a house, a 

restaurant or a hotel, you always need a 

personal touch – something from the past 

and something from your own life, so you will 

feel at home rather than feeling like you’re in 

an anonymous, glossy showroom. 

Home scents 

We love European jasmine – it’s a bit more 

sour than jasmine from Asia and the Middle 

East. We like to mix it with orange and lemon 

in the summer, while we prefer to combine it 

with sweeter perfumes during the winter. 

Prized possession 

A big antique oil painting. 

Design heroes 

Painter, sculptor, interior decorator and 

engraver Piero Fornasetti as well as 

architect, interior designer and production 

designer Renzo Mongiardino. They were 

unique, innovative and their style was very 

personal – you can always easily recognise 

their work at first sight. 

Gone to the 

Beach 

Sea-inspired touches 

for your home 

Marine anchor lamp, Dhs160, 

PAn EmirAtEs 

Nautica candle stand, Dhs420, 

Al HuzAifA 

Six-piece canvas set, 

Dhs139, HomEs r us 

fOllOW NOW… 

@lundandlund 

Living on the California coast, 

interior designers Mackenzie 

Doane, Janna Lund Rodgers 

and Jean Duffin are fuelled by 

ocean views, farm-to-table food 

and pops of bright flowers. To 

that end, their Instagram feed 

captures the lovely West Coast 

light, its lush greenery and relaxed 

beach vibe. “We love to mix 

classic influences with modern 

details,” Mackenzie enthuses. 

“And we find inspiration in our 

clients’ passions, stories and 

surroundings to create inviting 

spaces for them.” 

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Mad about 

Metallics 

Molten finishes and shimmering accents – we’re coveting 

brass, bronze, steel and gold 

catch the light 

Imitating raw silk, a pearly petal of a flower or 

a carapace of an insect provides the inspiration 

for the mixture of textures and fibres that 

make up the iridescent Cocoa fabric collection. 

It is ideal for curtains, chairs, wall hangings 

and accessories. Cocoa 750, Dhs348 per metre. 

Available from Lelievre GMBH, lelievre.eu 

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all that jazz 

Inspired by the Roaring Twenties, the Lemprica side table boasts rich, 

angular shapes and multi-coloured glass from the Art Deco period. It 

is accompanied by the high-backed Drapesse chair, which is influenced 

by the anti-minimalist interior designer Dorothy Draper; and the 

Vengeance table lamp, made from carrara marble and brass. Lemprica 

table, Dhs26,204 (EUR5,970), Drapesse chair, Dhs13,916 (EUR3,170), 

Vengeance table lamp, price on request, all by Koket, bykoket.com; 

Diamond mirror, Dhs12,730 (EUR2,900), Essential Home 

image credit: covet House 

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highly polished 

Lift your room by adding some shine to your walls with Arte’s new 

wallcovering, Vertigo. Developed with high-gloss lurex fabric, a 

textile fibre with metal yarn, it features a moiré effect reminiscent 

of gentle reflections in water. It’s as hypnotic as watching water, too 

– the motifs change with the light. Vertigo, Dhs599 per square metre, 

Arte at Squisito, squisito.co 

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lounge lover 

Big on texture, metallic accents and neutral tones, this 

room is masculine, warm and elegant. The furniture is 

from US-based, family-run company Bernhardt, which 

has been around since 1889 yet continues to scoop awards 

for its timeless designs. Strickland sofa, from Dhs10,993 

(USD2,993), Ward chair, from Dhs5,363 (USD1,460), Mason 

cocktail table, Dhs6,117 (USD1,665) and Fletcher Buffet 

cabinet, Dhs14,283 (USD3,888), Bernhardt, bernhardt.com 

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An unstoppAble 

force 

Interior designer Pallavi Dean on her work 

ethic, design experiences and giving back 

Born and raised in Dubai, Pallavi Dean 

began her career in architecture before 

moving effortlessly into interior design, 

launching Pallavi Dean Interiors (PDI) in 

2013. The award-winning design director 

also added product designer to her CV 

last year, having launched her ‘Tension’ 

furniture collection – which explores the 

cultural pressures she experiences through 

the physical tension between the materials 

in the range. The multi-talented designer 

reveals what makes her tick… 

What sparked your love for interiors? 

I grew up in Dubai in the 1980s and ’90s, 

just as it was embracing design and about to 

make a splash on the world stage. Jumeirah 

Beach Hotel opened in 1997 when I was 16: 

it was the first time Dubai used architecture 

– blatantly and brazenly – to publicise itself 

around the world. 

More personally, my dad loved art and 

architecture, so took me to a drawing class 

every Friday morning from the age of seven. 

I studied architecture at university and 

spent my early career as an architect, but 

switched to interiors when I realised that 

people spend much of their time indoors. 

Interview: Lucy Land 

they needed a designer. Now they come to 

Dubai. PDI is only a few years old, yet we 

have projects in Tanzania, Uganda, Oman, 

London, Saudi Arabia and beyond. Dubai 

is home to the world’s busiest international 

airport – there is literally nowhere better to 

have a global business. 

To what do you credit PDI’s success? 

Two things. First, I’m relentless – I never 

take no for an answer and keep going until 

I find the perfect design solution. That’s easy 

to say but very hard to do, and requires a 

huge amount of emotional energy. Second, 

we don’t have set working hours at PDI. For 

years, our industry has made people sit at a 

desk for 10 to 12 hours a day and expected 

them to be creative. That’s nuts! Our model 

is definitely the future. 

What has been your most challenging 

project so far? 

A beauty salon that just opened at Jumeirah 

Al Naseem hotel, called Mrs B. The space is 

the size of a small one-bedroom apartment, 

yet it feels open and expansive because we 

created a mezzanine floor (despite everyone 

telling us it was impossible). 

How would you describe your design philosophy? 

Our mantra is ‘create experiences through design’. For a home, 

that means designing experiences the family will cherish: 

cooking leisurely weekend breakfasts together; having the 

kids’ friends over for playdates; hosting stylish dinner parties; 

meditation and yoga – whatever’s important to you. 

How are you finding the local design scene? 

Well, we have a design scene, which we didn’t 10 years ago. 

Spaces like Dubai Design District (d3) and Alserkal Avenue 

provide the backbone, while design fairs, such as Downtown 

Design and INDEX, provide a platform. Emirati designers, 

including Khalid Shafar and Aljood Lootah, are flourishing. 

Increasingly, I’m focused on mentoring other designers. I’m 

going back to teach part time at my alma mater American 

University of Sharjah this semester, which is all part of giving 

back to the design community that has given me so much. 

How have you found the transition from working on UAEbased 

projects to going international? 

Until very recently, clients in, for example, Saudi Arabia or 

Africa would automatically go to London or Singapore if 

What are you currently reading? 

They are both design books: Dezeen Book of Interviews by 

Marcus Fairs; and This Human: How to Be the Person Designing 

for Other People by Melis Senova. 

What is your favourite piece of furniture? 

Moroso Double Zero dining chairs. 

What is the biggest interior design mistake people make? 

They find a sofa they quite like that’s on sale, and suddenly 

this random hunk of wood and foam is dictating every design 

decision. Set out shopping after you’ve chosen your look. 

What is your top décor tip? 

Listen and set your priorities. Ask everyone who will live in 

the space (including yourself) to close their eyes and imagine 

the perfect moment. If it’s lying in a bath with candles and soft 

music, blow your budget on a spa-like bathroom. If it’s cooking 

for friends and entertaining, invest in a kitchen that will be the 

beating social heart of your home. 

pallavidean.com 

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Making a splash 

Clean design, smart innovation and beautiful form 

is shaping today’s bathrooms for optimum comfort 

Words: Lucy Land 

In good shape 

For those who love simple silhouettes and 

optimum functionality, the freestanding 

Vero Air bathtub by Duravit (duravit. 

com) offers a perfect rectangle. The 

complete bathroom range includes 

rimless toilets and a variety of furniture 

that uses c-bonded technology – 

manufactured with millimetre precision, 

the ceramic is fitted to the furniture, 

with both materials appearing to bond 

seamlessly as a single unit. The bathtub 

is shown here with the Vero Air vanity 

unit, washbasin and tall cabinets that 

are finished in Oak Cashmere. 

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Slim fit 

Multi-award-winning product designer 

Robin Levien and his team were behind 

Ideal Standard’s (idealstandardgulf.com) 

sleek Connect Air bathroom collection, 

which includes a ceramic range that can 

be configured to suit different spaces. 

“It is all about lightness at every element 

of design,” Robin reveals. 

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Right and exact 

Consisting of a variety of controls and outlet points 

that are interrelated, Dornbracht’s (dornbracht.com) 

stunning Symetrics bathroom boasts clean lines and 

perfect planning. 

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Accessorise it 

Uno mixer, price on request, aXOR 

Quartz aroma diffuser, Dhs189, 

Made by Zen at LifestyLe 

Ekoln soap dispenser, Dhs19, iKea 

Sea starfish, Dhs365 each, aL huZaifa 

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TV presenter Naoufer Ramoul’s home in Jumeirah Lake 

Towers is a sanctuary of soft colours and rich layers 


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When TV presenter Naoufer Ramoul 

moved to the UAE seven years ago, she 

immediately fell in love with Jumeirah 

Lake Towers. “I liked the concept of high-rise 

buildings overlooking lakes, even though the area 

wasn’t complete at that time. There weren’t any 

traffic signals or greenery and there were only 

a few shops and supermarkets yet I preferred 

the location to Dubai Marina and The Springs, 

knowing that it would develop very quickly,” says 

Naoufer, who produces and hosts weekly political 

debate show Qabil li Niqash. 

She was right. After six years of renting in the 

fast-developing community, Naoufer decided to 

buy her own apartment. “My home hunt lasted 

approximately six months until I found the rare 

pearl,” she enthuses. 

Coincidentally she found her dream home in a 

building nearby, in the same cluster and it even 

shared the identical apartment number to the one 

that she’d been living in for the previous six years. 

“It has everything I need – two bedrooms, a storage 

room, a laundry room. Plus, it was fully upgraded 

and offers a beautiful view of the lake.” The light 

and airy apartment also boasts a living room that 

opens up onto a balcony with a wonderful view of 

Sheikh Zayed Road and the lawn of the Emirates 

Hills Golf Course. As soon as Naoufer saw the 

apartment, she knew it was the one. 

She also immediately knew that she wanted 

interior design company Harf Noon Design Studio 

to decorate her home when she spotted its work 

on Instagram. She had even taken the company's 

founder Nisrine El Lababidi Moghraby along to 

some of her viewings. 

Once the home was chosen, Nisrine sat down 

with Naoufer and asked her plenty of questions so 

that she could better understand her personality, 

as well as her interests, likes and dislikes, the way 

she spends her time in different rooms and daily 

routine within the space. The resulting brief was 

straightforward: Naoufer wanted her apartment 

to be her sanctuary, a place she could share with 

her cat and could entertain easily without the need 

for too much space. Before Nisrine proceeded, they 

discussed a couple of images that Naoufer had 

saved, including one of an Ebarza Egg Chair, and 

one of a large, contemporary dressing room. 

The apartment opened immediately onto its 

new, open-plan kitchen, so a beautiful painting 

of a grey mare was placed on the opposite wall 

to create a sense of an entrance. “The mare is 

very feminine and solid, courageous and patient, 

loyal and friendly – in a way it represents my 

own personality,” says Naoufer. The painting was 

anchored with a small console from Luz De Luna 

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My home hunt lasted approximately 

six months until I found the rare pearl 

and styled with warm metals, while the entrance 

set the colour palette for the entire home with its 

elegant, soft hues. 

A 72-inch television became the focal point for 

the living room. “I can’t live without it,” Naoufar 

admits. The space was designed for entertaining 

with plenty of seating, while soft tones were 

contrasted with a pop of colour from the 

Ebarza Egg chair and a rug from Carpet Centre. 

The kitchen had already been remodeled by 

Meiwe’s Kitchens with all appliances from Miele, 

so only the backsplash and some doors were toned 

down from vibrant orange to a beautiful greyish 

green that complemented the overall neutrals of 

the apartment. 

The balcony was styled with decorative greens, 

lots of candles, colourful cushions and a throw, 

while another painting of a horse was added to the 

master bedroom as inspiration for the rest of the 

hues in the room. Layers and textures were added 

to create a serene and luxurious feel. 

To complement Naoufar’s TV career, for which 

personal presentation is crucial, the second 

bedroom was transformed into an all-white 

dressing room. “We did a bit of an IKEA hack 

by making an island of drawers placed back to 

back and finishing it with a glass top,” Nisrine 

explains. A little desk was added to the back, 

which offered space to work, when needed, and 

a single grey IKEA bed was also installed. The 

dressing room was styled with perfume bottles on 

a mirrored tray, simple window treatments and 

a huge hanging IKEA burst lightfoot along with 

a selection of pretty orchids. 

“I collected dozens of images of luxurious 

spacious closets for years wishing that one day 

I would have my own,” Naoufar reveals. 

Sometimes, the best things come to those who wait. 

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Home comforts 

my aesthetic is… 

Elegant, comfortable, warm, 

simple and classy. 

my top décor tip is… 

Always start by bearing in mind 

a colour scheme and accessories. 

my style rule is… 

Less is more. 

on my bedside table, you’ll find… 

A Himalayan rock salt lamp, 

a bowl and a plant. 

Home is… 

My life. 

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This characterful New York residence offers 

a ready-made community – just bring your suitcase 


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Celebrating its 20th century history, 

red brick apartment building 

Bushwick, located on a treelined 

street in Brooklyn, New York, has 

recently been sensitively restored. With 

its bold architecture and distinctive 

leaded copper mansard, the apartments 

feature exposed brick walls and original 

elements of the building – including 

sash windows, tile flooring, baseboards, 

banisters and moldings – and 

are decorated with local historical photos. 

Alongside these character-filled 

elements, modern design features have 

been incorporated, such as the internal 

exposed steel staircases, SMEG fridges, 

colourful patterned floor tiles and 

bespoke fixtures and fittings. 

International architects The Design 

Agency along with Brooklyn-based 

Opera Studio and local designer William 

Jude partnered with global boutique 

residential company Node on the designled 

apartments. The concept, however, 

went beyond blending historical and 

contemporary design. 

Node has tapped into the zeitgeist with 

its fully furnished, interior-designed, 

Instagram-ready apartments that are 

ready to move into, while also offering 

an authentic community. Its housing is 

designed for asset-light professionals, 

who are looking for stress-free housing, 

yet want a place to call home and to 

engage in neighbourhood life. 

“The community concept was one of the 

main reasons I chose to move here,” says 

resident Oliver Ashworth, who was new 

to the area and moved into his new home 

with just two suitcases of belongings. 

“Our ethos is to provide residents with 

a consistent community in locations 

where they can connect, rather than 

simply rent a unit and go it alone,” 

explains Anil Khera, Node’s founder. 

“We are creating a family of residents, 

who are encouraged to socialise together 

in communal areas.” 

Before the interior design work could 

begin, however, the existing foundation 

needed additional support with concrete 

reinforced with rebar. Steel channels, 

which were left exposed in some areas, 

to support the weight of the additional 

floor, were added and incorporated 

as a mansard roof, in honour of the 

existing historical façade. The vertical 

enlargement was built out of c-joists and 

plywood decking, while the existing joists 

in the building were replaced with new 

steel c-joists. 

“Steel frame headers support the 

weight of the new steel stairs, which 

highlights the industrial history of 

Brooklyn,” reveals Anil. When the walls 

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The community concept 

was one of the main reasons 

I chose to move here 

and floors were stripped back, The Design 

Agency discovered historical gems that 

they wanted to incorporate into the 

design. For example, the front entry 

vestibule had a stunning black and white 

mosaic pattern that was honoured and 

incorporated into the design proposal, 

original banisters were kept in the 

communal corridor and ceiling rosettes, 

found in the suites, were highlighted as a 

historical reference. 

The team sought to inject character, 

colour, modern touches and functional 

components that would make shared 

living a breeze. They also wanted to 

include artisan touches. “Creating a 

distinct style for the brand was essential 

to the success of the project,” Anil 

says. To this end, a swing chair, from 

boutique designer Michelle Varian’s store, 

furnishes a nook in the hallway; open 

shelving keeps the kitchen organised and 

is also great for storage; freestanding 

islands allow for conversation but also 

can be utilised as another kitchen surface 

and extra storage. Inspired by the artists 

who influence the neighbourhood and 

their lifestyle, the design team created 

a playful and youthful space. “We were 

focused on creating thoughtful touches 

throughout the property, always aiming 

to make it feel like a home, and the 

challenge was bringing the whole concept 

together for a unified and cohesive 

aesthetic,” Anil says, adding: “We 

collaborated with the architects, interior 

designers, partners, contractors, 

and sub-contractors – bringing in all 

of their ideas and incorporating them 

successfully was the biggest and most 

rewarding challenge.” 

Their approach was to have key 

elements run throughout the property, 

while retaining a differentiated and 

curated aesthetic for every room and 

bedroom. The Design Agency and William 

Jude incorporated artistic touches with 

accessories and art, along with furnishing 

each apartment with a colourful yet 

classic style and design. 

To add personality, each apartment has 

a different colour SMEG fridge and Froy 

retro sofa, and unique, local pieces were 

bought from artists and vintage stores. 

High-quality pieces were included, 

from mattresses by Casper to NEST 

temperature controls, a Butterfly 

wireless intercom and SONOS speakers. 

Convenience was of paramount 

importance along with a communal focus, 

so open kitchens have custom-made 

islands, there are plenty of bookshelves, 

made from reclaimed wood, and the 

living spaces are layered to give them a 

bright and airy quality. Bathrooms are 

softer with heritage-inspired styling and 

bedrooms are homely, with comfortable 

beds and headboards, wardrobes, bedside 

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table lamps and desks for working. 

Brooklyn style and history influenced 

the communal areas, with items sourced 

locally as much as possible. The residents’ 

lounge offers an escape with deep 

colours, relaxed seating and heritage 

Flavor Paper wallpaper to create a 

conversation and reference back to the 

history of the building. With the rooftop 

and backyard, The Design Agency kept 

design elements relaxed and playful 

with colourful outdoor furniture, bench 

seating and string lighting for a day to 

night transition. “The backyard is the 

perfect place to host barbeques – the 

recycled timber fence and built-in seating 

encourages residents to gather as much 

as possible with plenty of space for 

friends,” Anil says. 

By honouring the building’s history 

and its local culture and people, Bushwick 

offers an authentic experience as well 

as convenience. “We love seeing people’s 

reactions to the spaces,” Anil says, simply. 

“I love the street parties, outdoor 

communal areas and being among the 

arty, unique people, who live here,” 

Oliver enthuses. 

The property is Node’s first boutique 

residence and it is perhaps unsurprising 

that the company will launch two 

more Brooklyn residences this autumn, 

followed by residences in Los Angeles and 

Dublin next year. 

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Located right on the beach overlooking 

the blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, 

Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) is 

a popular residential community that 

offers something for everyone – from 

watersports fans to foodies. Browse our 

edit of apartments to rent and buy in 

this buzzy community 

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Move to 

JuMeirah Beach 

residence 

Rita Mouawad, Senior 

Residential Consultant, on the 

beachfront community’s allure 

Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) is 

a waterfront residential community 

located along a 1.7 km., 2 sq. km. stretch 

of the Arabian Gulf shoreline in Dubai 

Marina. Launched in August 2002 by 

developer Dubai Properties, the Dhs6 

billion project was completed in 2010. 

The development contains 40 towers 

(35 of which are residential and five are 

hotels) that accommodate approximately 

15,000 people. These include a total of 

six residential blocks: (in order from east 

to west) Shams, Amwaj, Rimal, Bahar, 

Sadaf and Murjan – the Arabic names 

are related to the beach. 

The varied, affordable community 

of 6,917 apartments include studios 

starting from 600 sq. ft.; one-bedroom 

apartments varying from 750 sq. ft. up 

to 1,200 sq. ft.; two-bedroom properties 

ranging from 1,200 sq. ft. up to 1,700 sq. 

ft.; three-bedroom apartments from 1,700 

sq. ft. up to 2,200 sq. ft.; and 5,500 sq. ft. 

penthouses. Other types of properties 

include terraced, duplex, and loft 

apartments with gardens. 

The area has attracted many global 

investors as it is located on the beach, 

so every apartment has access to a 

beautiful long strip of coastline. A 

popular spot for tourists, the cafés and 

shops running along the shoreline lends a 

Miami Beach feel to it. The area boasts a 

large cinema complex offering 10 screens, 

including one outdoor screen; a beach 

club; a park; and a watersports hub. 

There are a lot of amenities on offer 

along the main thoroughfares 

of The Walk and The Beach, while 

Bluewaters Island – situated just off the 

coast – is currently under construction. 

The Walk is a buzzy boulevard with 

boutiques, restaurants and a small 

outdoor Covent Garden Market offering 

jewellery, homeware and food stalls, 

with street entertainers keeping visitors 

amused. Comprising four distinct plazas, 

The Beach is a retail and entertainment 

complex that occupies the bulk of 

the beachfront between the Hilton 

and Sheraton hotels. Once completed, 

Bluewaters Island will comprise 

hotels, apartments, villas, dining and 

entertainment facilities, and Dubai Eye, 

a 210-metre-tall Ferris wheel, which will 

be the tallest in the world when finished. 

The island will be linked by a highway 

to Sheikh Zayed Road, and a pedestrian 

bridge and cable car to JBR, while 

a monorail system will also link it to 

Dubai Metro. 

There are seven nurseries located 

in JBR, including two award-winners: 

Toddler Town and Kidville Nursery; 

and long-established Jebel Ali Nursery. 

Nearby schools include GEMS Wellington 

International School, and Raffles 

International School. 

Easily accessible by taxi, tram and bus, 

JBR offers a glamorous community with 

beach, pools, bars, cafés, supermarket, 

banks, hotels and plenty of visitor 

parking. Its plaza level, which connects 

the buildings, and numerous parks and 

play areas, make this area particularly 

attractive for outdoors types. 

To rent 

Approximate price 

One-bedroom apartment with sea view Dhs85,000 to Dhs110,000 

Two-bedroom apartment Dhs110,000 to 135,000 

Three-bedroom apartment 

Dhs145,000 to Dhs170,000 

To buy 

One-bedroom apartment 

Two-bedroom apartment 

Three-bedroom apartment 

Approximate price 

Dhs1.3 to Dhs2 million 

Dhs1.7 to Dhs2.4 million 

Dhs1.9 to Dhs3 million 

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Shorten the School run 

Three homes within 15 minutes’ 

drive of Jumeira Baccalaureate 

School 

ANI Jumeirah 2 

Jumeirah 

Sachin Das 

Ref No. VI351955 

RERA Permit No. 11597 

AED 250,000 

per year 

4 BR 

1,700 sq. ft. 

Which School? 

Jumeira Baccalaureate School head of secondary, 

Erika Elkady, on its supportive community 

Jumeirah Living 

World Trade Center 

Gupesh Sharma 

Ref No. AP351130 


Jumeirah Living 

World Trade Center 

Gupesh Sharma 



AED 185,000 

per year 

2 BR 

2,336 sq. ft. 

AED 170,000 

per year 

2 BR 

1,851 sq. ft. 

What sets your school 

apart from others in 

the city? 

As an International 

Baccalaureate school, 

we offer all four 

baccalaureate programmes. We boast 

excellent results with 100% pass rate 

during three out of the last four years, 

and we have achieved outstanding BTec 

results. We offer a flexible curriculum 

based on our students’ interests, an 

extensive after-school programme 

and we provide a variety of trips, from 

adventure camps to overseas adventures. 

We have a strong community. Our 

staff is invested in its students’ wellbeing 

and success. We also have an involved 

parent and friends’ association. 

Tell us about your team… 

We believe that each student should be 

able to reach his or her full potential in 

a caring and safe learning environment 

where teachers know each individual 

child and are therefore able to cater to 

his or her learning needs and wellbeing. 

Is there anything else parents should 

know about? 

We have partnerships with the wider 

community and the role of parents as 

supporters of the school is highly valued. 

Therefore, parents are often invited to 

attend information sessions on a myriad 

of topics, ranging from the curriculum 

to a healthy lifestyle. What’s more, 

for students and their parents, school 

leaders are easily approachable and are 

visible in the school. 

What do your key facilities include? 

Our excellent sports amenities, which 

include a large sports field, covered 

swimming pool and tennis courts has 

aided several teams entering into local 

leagues. Alongside our wide choice of 

extra curriculum activities, we also have 

additional options that are offered by 

external companies. 

We have a two-storey library with 

auditorium, while our healthy and 

nutritional school food programme 

is provided by food and beverage 

experts, Slices. 

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Shorten the School run 

Three homes within 15 minutes’ 

drive of Indigo Valley Nursery 

Al Badia Residences 

Dubai Festival City 

Syed Wajih Uddin Ahmed 



AED 4,500,000 

4 BR 

3,112 sq. ft. 

Which nurSery? 

Founder Bernadette King-Turner discusses 

Indigo Valley Nursery’s organic approach 

What sets your 

nursery apart from 

others in the city? 

Indigo Valley 

Nursery belongs to 

the Beautiful Minds 

Nurseries group, 

which is privately 

owned. Offering a Reggio Emilia 

inspired UK Early Years Foundation 

Stage curriculum, we believe that we 

have a major community responsibility 

in imparting ethical information and 

knowledge to each child and parent, 

and we are sensitive to upholding the 

integrity of the United Arab Emirates’ 

multiculturalism and practices. The 

curriculum is taught in English, Arabic 

and Chinese Mandarin. 

Indigo Valley Nursery has the addition 

of a Specialised Early Learning Support 

Unit to care for children requiring extra 

learning. There is also a strong focus 

on social collaboration and the children 

search out their knowledge through 

their own investigations. 

Tell us about your team… 

All classroom teachers are qualified in 

teaching and/or nursing. We provide 

equal opportunities for all staff, children 

and their families. 

Is there anything else parents should 

know about? 

With our eco-friendly and organic 

approach, we understand that a naturebased 

pedagogy is a major benefit for 

each young learning and growing mind. 

To support each child’s optimum health 

and learning, the nursery gardens are 

an extension of the classrooms. These 

include our award-winning organic 

vegetable gardens, which are maintained 

by the staff, children and parents. 

Nature-based loose parts, play and 

learning equipment are preferred over 

plastic toys and the nursery follows 

a ‘no throw away plastic’ policy. 

The children form an understanding 

of themselves and their place in the 

world through their interactions with 

others and, to that purpose, children 

frequently visit the elderly at Dubai 

Al Mamzar Community Health Center. 

What do your key facilities include? 

With separate nursery dining rooms 

available for each age group, respectful 

dining is enjoyed each day by the 

children with their nursery-made (and 

mostly organic) breakfast and lunch. 

Kung Fu, ballet, drumming, swimming, 

and mindfulness meditation with yoga 

are just some of the children’s activities. 

FS Villas 

Mirdif 

Sana Hajjar 



Courtyard Apartments 1 

Mirdif 

Lazar Jakovljevic 



AED 4,500,000 

3 BR 

1,688 sq. ft. 

AED 1,600,000 

2 BR 

1,513 sq. ft. 

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FOR SALE 

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Shams 2 


AED 1,870,000 

Oceana Aegean 

Palm Jumeirah 

AED 4,290,000 


Babur Ortikov 


2 BR 

1,323 sq. ft. 


Fabio Lombardi 


3 BR 

2,280 sq. ft. 

Mughal 

Palm Jumeirah 

AED 3,700,000 

Maurya 

Palm Jumeirah 

AED 3,333,333 




2 BR + Maid’s Room 

1,875 sq. ft. 


Babur Ortikov 


2 BR 

2,038 sq. ft. 

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FOR SALE 



Better Homes Magazine | AREA 

Kempinski Palm Residence 

Palm Jumeirah 


Babur Ortikov 


AED 3,333,333 

2 BR 

1,770 sq. ft. 

Garden Homes Frond L 

Palm Jumeirah 


Anjana Mahna 


AED 16,500,000 


6,000 sq. ft. 

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FOR SALE 



AL BATeen ReSidenceS 

2-Bedroom Apartment, Jumeirah Beach Residence 

BREAThTAKiNG SEA ViEWS 

This beautiful two-bedroom type A2A apartment in Al Bateen Residences 

offers wonderful views of the sea, Blue Waters Island and Palm Jumeirah. It 

includes two allocated parking spaces and is vacant on transfer. Al Bateen 

Residences is a prime development prominently located at the beachfront of 

the hotel and retail belt of Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR). A vibrant and 

dynamic area, JBR offers a beautiful stretch of beach that runs parallel to 

the community and includes parking, retail and food options. It is often one of 

the chosen venues for international events such as crowd-drawing concerts, 

sports events and Dubai International Film Festival’s beach movies. 

AED 4,000,000 

ThE DETAiLS 

Approx size: 1,462 sq. ft. 

Reference No: AP349557 


Listed by Kristina Titova 

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FOR SALE 




Al Bateen Residences 


AED 2,550,000 

Garden Homes Frond B 

Palm Jumeirah 

AED 12,500,000 


Sherif Nabil 


1 BR 

1,082 sq. ft. 


Anjana Mahna 



5,000 sq. ft. 

Palma Residences 

Palm Jumeirah 

AED 9,200,000 

Four Pearls 

Palm Jumeirah 

PRiCE ON REQUEST 


Rita Mouawad 


5 BR 

4,867 sq. ft. 


Mohamed Adib Amin 


6 BR 

13,598 sq. ft. 

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FOR SALE 



SAdAF 1 

4-Bedroom Apartment + Maid’s Room, Jumeirah Beach Residence 

ThE KiND OF hOmE yOU’VE ONLy DREAmT ABOUT 

A gorgeous four-bedroom plus maid’s room apartment is available 

in Jumeirah Beach Residence. Located on a high floor, the sea-facing 

apartment has breathtaking partial sea views from all bedrooms and the 

living room. It is extremely well finished and the internal space is very well 

utilised. It belongs to a uniquely themed environment, combining the styles 

of Mediterranean and local architecture and complimented by landscaped 

plazas and children’s play areas, fountains and courtyards. With its excellent 

community facilities, it offers life on the beach at its best. The apartment 

will be vacant on transfer. 

AED 3,950,000 

ThE DETAiLS 




Listed by Sunil Pravin Jhaveri 

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FOR RENT 




Mughal 

Palm Jumeirah 

AED 170,000 

Sadaf 5 


AED 280,000 


Marat Akashov 


2 BR 

1,756 sq. ft. 


Natalia Matveev 


4 BR 

2,921 sq. ft. 

Rimal 5 


AED 330,000 

Garden Homes Frond e 

Palm Jumeirah 

AED 390,000 


Babur Ortikov 


4 BR 

6,262 sq. ft. 


Kristina Titova 



5,000 sq. ft. 

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FOR RENT 



Oceana Aegean 

Palm Jumeirah 


Marat Akashov 


AED 210,000 

3 BR 

2,280 sq. ft. 

Oceana Atlantic 

Palm Jumeirah 


Yasmine Aziz 


AED 200,000 

2 BR 

1,955 sq. ft. 

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FOR RENT 




BAHAR 1 

2-Bedroom Apartment, Jumeirah Beach Residence 

AFFORDABLE LUxURy 

This sought-after two-bedroom terraced apartment, located in Bahar 1, Jumeirah 

Beach Residence (JBR) offers an amazing view of the sea, Dubai Marina and 

Palm Jumeirah. With its bright and breezy aspect, open-plan layout and spacious 

terrace, this amazing home is an entertainer’s dream. What’s more, the unique 

apartment boasts the largest two bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms, in JBR. 

It also offers plenty of storage space, a large living area and a good sized kitchen. 

The property is currently tenanted, but it will be vacant on transfer. Located on the 

north shore of Dubai Marina and close to Palm Jumeirah, JBR is home to the new 

Beach Mall. 

AED 200,000 

ThE DETAiLS 




Listed by Fabio Lombardi 

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FOR RENT 



Al Sultana 

Palm Jumeirah 

AED 200,000 

Rimal 4 


AED 135,000 


Robert Kerr 


2 BR 

2,000 sq. ft. 


Talgat Kalymbetov 


2BR 

1,391 sq. ft. 

Marina Residences 2 

Palm Jumeirah 

AED 300,000 

Rimal 4 


AED 170,000 


Jasleen Sandhu 



4,053 sq. ft. 




3 BR 

1,929 sq. ft. 

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FOR RENT 




RiMAL 2 

3-Bedroom Apartment + Maid’s Room, Jumeirah Beach Residence 

FULL OCEAN ViEW 

Looking for an amazing offer? This beautiful three-bedroom apartment 

comes with one month rent free. Located in the popular Rimal housing 

development, and very centrally positioned on JBR Walk, the apartment’s 

three bedrooms are all good sized, while the master bedroom has great 

wardrobe space and an en-suite bathroom. There is also a main bathroom 

and maid’s room, which comes with a shower room. At the front of the 

apartment, there is also a guest toilet. What’s more, the light-filled 

apartment boasts a full sea view. Today, beachfront neighbourhood JBR 

is one of the most desirable addresses in Dubai. 

AED 180,000 

ThE DETAiLS 




Listed by Julieta Kitova 

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2 AED 2,925,000 0.00% -4.10% 

3 AED 4,473,000 -0.04% -3.87% 

1 AED 647,500 -0.15% -1.67% 

2 AED 1,042,000 -2.25% -6.71% 

Studio AED 409,000 0.74% -2.79% 

1 AED 1,326,500 -2.61% -3.74% 

2 AED 2,253,500 -1.85% -6.84% 

3 AED 3,575,000 -0.07% 5.61% 

1 AED 1,097,500 0.97% -0.41% 

2 AED 1,710,000 0.59% 1.97% 

3 AED 2,365,000 1.26% 4.32% 

Studio AED 751,500 0.80% 2.11% 

1 AED 818,000 0.43% 1.24% 

2 AED 1,255,000 0.76% 0.92% 

1 AED 1,125,000 -2.85% -1.14% 

2 AED 1,794,000 -1.10% 2.96% 

3 AED 2,375,000 -0.67% 4.40% 

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