• The villa has open living areas and a study. Courtesy Better Homes
    The villa has open living areas and a study. Courtesy Better Homes
  • There is a large family kitchen area with cold pantry. Courtesy Better Homes
    There is a large family kitchen area with cold pantry. Courtesy Better Homes
  • The villa is pristine with a high-level of finishing and wood panelling throughout. Courtesy Better Homes
    The villa is pristine with a high-level of finishing and wood panelling throughout. Courtesy Better Homes
  • The master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom. Courtesy Better Homes
    The master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom. Courtesy Better Homes
  • A villa has an American feel to it. Courtesy Better Homes
    A villa has an American feel to it. Courtesy Better Homes
  • The villa also offers access to a one-bedroom private suite with a kitchen. It allows a family to have guests stay in their own self contained space and also enjoy the camaraderie and conviviality of family living. Courtesy Better Homes
    The villa also offers access to a one-bedroom private suite with a kitchen. It allows a family to have guests stay in their own self contained space and also enjoy the camaraderie and conviviality of family living. Courtesy Better Homes
  • It's film time in this room. Courtesy Better Homes
    It's film time in this room. Courtesy Better Homes
  • The pool is both chilled and heated allowing year-round usage. Courtesy Better Homes
    The pool is both chilled and heated allowing year-round usage. Courtesy Better Homes
  • There is a separate servant’s quarters, large enough for two people and equipped with a bathroom and functional kitchen. Courtesy Better Homes
    There is a separate servant’s quarters, large enough for two people and equipped with a bathroom and functional kitchen. Courtesy Better Homes
  • There is a separate servant’s quarters, large enough for two people and equipped with a bathroom and functional kitchen. Courtesy Better Homes
    There is a separate servant’s quarters, large enough for two people and equipped with a bathroom and functional kitchen. Courtesy Better Homes
  • The villa occupies just shy of 10,000 square feet and is offered with all white goods. Courtesy Better Homes
    The villa occupies just shy of 10,000 square feet and is offered with all white goods. Courtesy Better Homes
  • The study offers some peace and quiet. Courtesy Better Homes
    The study offers some peace and quiet. Courtesy Better Homes
  • There is a small gym overlooking the water next to the terrace. Courtesy Better Homes
    There is a small gym overlooking the water next to the terrace. Courtesy Better Homes
  • One of the bathrooms, which has been tastefully designed. Courtesy Better Homes
    One of the bathrooms, which has been tastefully designed. Courtesy Better Homes
  • The walk-in wardrobe is big enough for the biggest of film stars. Courtesy Better Homes
    The walk-in wardrobe is big enough for the biggest of film stars. Courtesy Better Homes
  • The open-plan living area is sizeable, yet cosy. Courtesy Better Homes
    The open-plan living area is sizeable, yet cosy. Courtesy Better Homes
  • The terrace has room for huge parties, or just some quiet in the shade. Courtesy Better Homes
    The terrace has room for huge parties, or just some quiet in the shade. Courtesy Better Homes
  • Dine out in your own back garden. Courtesy Better Homes
    Dine out in your own back garden. Courtesy Better Homes
  • The terrace has long-distance views. Courtesy Better Homes
    The terrace has long-distance views. Courtesy Better Homes
  • Another terrace at the property. Courtesy Better Homes
    Another terrace at the property. Courtesy Better Homes
  • The garden has a semi-tropical feel. Courtesy Better Homes
    The garden has a semi-tropical feel. Courtesy Better Homes
  • The pool will be hard to resist on a hot day. Courtesy Better Homes
    The pool will be hard to resist on a hot day. Courtesy Better Homes

Old-school living in Dubai for Dh25 million – in pictures


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Fancy a change from fresh and shiny Downtown Dubai or the Marina? How about this ultra-private villa located in a quiet street in Al Safa 2.