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This is one of Dubai's finest homes.
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Villa Black Rock has precisely that – black rock, at the entrance to the house. All photos: Knight Frank
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The entrance is grand and dramatic.
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A long sweeping hallway with marble flooring.
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The rear of the property is as impressive as the inside.
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The 1,000-square-foot spa is a highlight.
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There's an abundance of relaxation space.
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There's American and German kitchen appliances.
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The staircase is a key feature.
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The garden has a pergola suitable for both summer and winter.
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The property is surrounded by greenery.
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The textured marble dining table that can seat 12.
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The pool has been creatively designed too.
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The spa has a sauna, steam room, vitality pool, 10°C ice pool, massage room and salon room.
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It has been designed for total relaxation.
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The property comes with seven bedrooms.
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The home cinema.
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The sauna.
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The study has a large bespoke English lawyer desk.
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Treatments await in the spa.
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No subscription is needed for this fabulous gym.
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Palm trees and a hammock add a tropical flavour to the garden.
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There's no expense spared on the bathrooms.
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This is one of Dubai's finest homes.
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Villa Black Rock has precisely that – black rock, at the entrance to the house. All photos: Knight Frank
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The entrance is grand and dramatic.
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A long sweeping hallway with marble flooring.
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The rear of the property is as impressive as the inside.
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The 1,000-square-foot spa is a highlight.
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There's an abundance of relaxation space.
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There's American and German kitchen appliances.
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The staircase is a key feature.
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The garden has a pergola suitable for both summer and winter.
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The property is surrounded by greenery.
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The textured marble dining table that can seat 12.
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The pool has been creatively designed too.
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The spa has a sauna, steam room, vitality pool, 10°C ice pool, massage room and salon room.
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It has been designed for total relaxation.
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The property comes with seven bedrooms.
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The home cinema.
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The sauna.
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The study has a large bespoke English lawyer desk.
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Treatments await in the spa.
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No subscription is needed for this fabulous gym.
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Palm trees and a hammock add a tropical flavour to the garden.
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There's no expense spared on the bathrooms.
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This is one of Dubai's finest homes.
Dubai property of the week: villa designed for ultra-VIPs has its own logo
The home is one of the finest currently on the market with its own spa and cinema
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Ian Oxborrow
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