Surrounded by greenery, dripping in luxury and with cinema screens almost comparable to your local Vox, this villa could be mistaken for a mansion in the Hollywood Hills. While the comparisons continue with the white facade gleaming under blue skies, and swimming pool awaiting extensive social gatherings, the property is thousands of miles away from the high-life of Los Angeles.
Instead, it is nestled in Dubai's haven of tranquility - Al Barari.
This Bromellia villa stands on a plot of 19,000 sq ft and has been upgraded with interior design by the likes of Visionnaire, Fendi and Minotti. No wonder it has come on the market with a price tag of Dh30 million.
Plush carpeting covers the living areas, sleek columns adorn the hallways and each of the six elegantly appointed bedrooms contains expansive walk-in closets and custom-crafted cabinetry.
It comes with three kitchens, while the gym looks worthy of a monthly subscription. Then there's the 4K cinema screens - one in a bedroom and another in the private theatre room which is also equipped with 7.1 surround sound.
The property comes with a smart home technology system and a security system equipped with 16 cameras located around the premises which can be controlled centrally on an iPad.
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For those who need a break from working out, or an evening away from the movie screen, there's the 20m pool, with sunken seating area and fire pit (for when the winter evenings get a little too chilly).
An expansive roof deck gives views over the community, plus there's a built in kitchen to help stay refreshed.
"Undoubtedly one of the finest homes in Dubai, this villa is defined by the attention to detail in every aspect of its design," said Andrew Cummings, managing director of LuxuryProperty.com, which is marketing the villa.
Company profile
Date started: 2015
Founder: John Tsioris and Ioanna Angelidaki
Based: Dubai
Sector: Online grocery delivery
Staff: 200
Funding: Undisclosed, but investors include the Jabbar Internet Group and Venture Friends
11 cabbie-recommended restaurants and dishes to try in Abu Dhabi
Iqbal Restaurant behind Wendy’s on Hamdan Street for the chicken karahi (Dh14)
Pathemari in Navy Gate for prawn biryani (from Dh12 to Dh35)
Abu Al Nasar near Abu Dhabi Mall, for biryani (from Dh12 to Dh20)
Bonna Annee at Navy Gate for Ethiopian food (the Bonna Annee special costs Dh42 and comes with a mix of six house stews – key wet, minchet abesh, kekel, meser be sega, tibs fir fir and shiro).
Al Habasha in Tanker Mai for Ethiopian food (tibs, a hearty stew with meat, is a popular dish; here it costs Dh36.75 for lamb and beef versions)
Himalayan Restaurant in Mussaffa for Nepalese (the momos and chowmein noodles are best-selling items, and go for between Dh14 and Dh20)
Makalu in Mussaffa for Nepalese (get the chicken curry or chicken fry for Dh11)
Al Shaheen Cafeteria near Guardian Towers for a quick morning bite, especially the egg sandwich in paratha (Dh3.50)
Pinky Food Restaurant in Tanker Mai for tilapia
Tasty Zone for Nepalese-style noodles (Dh15)
Ibrahimi for Pakistani food (a quarter chicken tikka with roti costs Dh16)
How to wear a kandura
Dos
- Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion
- Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
- Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work
- Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester
Don’ts
- Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal
- Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
Anghami
Started: December 2011
Co-founders: Elie Habib, Eddy Maroun
Based: Beirut and Dubai
Sector: Entertainment
Size: 85 employees
Stage: Series C
Investors: MEVP, du, Mobily, MBC, Samena Capital
The specs
Engine: Four electric motors, one at each wheel
Power: 579hp
Torque: 859Nm
Transmission: Single-speed automatic
Price: From Dh825,900
On sale: Now
COMPANY PROFILE
Initial investment: Undisclosed
Investment stage: Series A
Investors: Core42
Current number of staff: 47
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