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As well as the family bedrooms, pictured, there are staff quarters. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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The villa is reached via a 300 metre bridge from the mainland. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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The open-plan living area is spacious. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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Primary home or second residence? It would work well as either. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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The kitchen is on the snug side. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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To the rear of the property is a pool and decked area. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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A big brown pillar dominates the lounge. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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There's marble finishes in the bathrooms. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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Greys and blues fill out the living space. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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The property comes with three bedrooms. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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It sits on a 10,525 sq ft plot. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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The horseshoe-shaped island includes facilities such as a fitness centre, yacht harbour, spa and cigar lounge. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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One of the three bedrooms. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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The dining area with a festive theme at the time of shooting. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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As well as the family bedrooms, pictured, there are staff quarters. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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The villa is reached via a 300 metre bridge from the mainland. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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The open-plan living area is spacious. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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Primary home or second residence? It would work well as either. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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The kitchen is on the snug side. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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To the rear of the property is a pool and decked area. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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A big brown pillar dominates the lounge. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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There's marble finishes in the bathrooms. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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Greys and blues fill out the living space. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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The property comes with three bedrooms. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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It sits on a 10,525 sq ft plot. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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The horseshoe-shaped island includes facilities such as a fitness centre, yacht harbour, spa and cigar lounge. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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One of the three bedrooms. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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The dining area with a festive theme at the time of shooting. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
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As well as the family bedrooms, pictured, there are staff quarters. Courtesy LuxuryProperty.com
Dubai's version of St Tropez: Inside a Dh20 million Bulgari Mansion
The emirate's property scene doesn't get much more exclusive than Jumeirah Bay Island
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05 February, 2020
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