It was villas such as these that helped to spread Dubai’s image as a millionaires’ playground. Take a look around this sumptuous property.
Updated: January 28, 2016, 12:00 AM
The Dubai dream: Dh48m Palm Jumeirah villa with Burj Al Arab views – in pictures
Inside, the villa is just as luxurious, with a grand staircase and gallery, spacious entertaining areas, marble floors and contemporary fittings spread over a built-up area of 7,400 square feet and on a 13,600 square feet plot. Courtesy Luxhabitat
The Burj Al Arab stands tall above the beach. Courtesy Luxhabitat
Each vista seems like a shot from a luxury lifestyle magazine. Courtesy Luxhabitat
The pool gathers some shade. Courtesy Luxhabitat
The kitchen is sleek. Courtesy Luxhabitat
Follow the lights to the private beach. Courtesy Luxhabitat
The rear of the property. The current owner has spent the past two years on an ambitious upgrade programme to replace the original bathrooms, kitchen, external areas, pool and driveway. This villa has been on the market for the past six months as potential buyers balk at its Dh48 million price tag. Courtesy Luxhabitat
It is one of 4,000 luxury villas and flats that Nakheel built nearly a decade ago on the world’s largest man-made island. Courtesy Luxhabitat
Potential buyers, concerned about low oil prices and economic upheaval, are waiting to see if prices fall further. Courtesy Luxhabitat
According to the property data company Reidin, prices for villas on the Palm fell by 16.4 per cent last year to Dh2,499 per square foot in October, compared with Dh2,992 a year earlier. Courtesy Luxhabitat
Night-time ambience. Courtesy Luxhabitat
The pool area as dusk falls. Courtesy Luxhabitat
The lounge area. Courtesy Luxhabitat
One of the seven bathrooms. Courtesy Luxhabitat
The villa has been lavishly decorated. Courtesy Luxhabitat
The dining area. Courtesy Luxhabitat
Another lounge area. Courtesy Luxhabitat
There's plenty of external seating for guests. Courtesy Luxhabitat
The villa comes with a free-standing bath. Courtesy Luxhabitat