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Sleek decor in the kitchen. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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This six-bedroom penthouse in The 118, Downtown Dubai, is on the market for Dh49.5 million. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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One of the six spacious bedrooms in The 118 penthouse. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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The grand hallway entrance. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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The double-height ceiling in the living area gives the already generously sized property the feeling of abundant space. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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The property offers views of Dubai Fountain and the Sheikh Zayed Road skyline. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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This property 'appeals to buyers who appreciate luxury but will not compromise on location and space'. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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The sleek and well-contained kitchen is kitted out with white cabinets, a grey marble counter and a sizeable island, with space to sit. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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The property spans more than 11,500 square feet. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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It is located within walking distance of The Dubai Mall. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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Modern bathroom finishings. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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Splashes of colour in the living room. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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The property has been finished with high-end names, including Kohler and Miele, as well as luxury German brand SieMatic in the kitchen. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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It comes complete with seven bathrooms, six of which are en suite. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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Hirsch Bedner Associates, an American international hospitality design company, has taken care of the contemporary interior design. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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A spacious dining room. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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There is no shortage of space to relax. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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Within the building, there are 26 single-unit apartments with two penthouses. The first apartment can be found on the 14th floor ... Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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... so even the lowest home has a great view. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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According to the brokers: 'For most buyers this is their second or third home'. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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Floor-to-ceiling windows drench the property in light. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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A generously sized dressing room. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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Sleek decor in the kitchen. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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This six-bedroom penthouse in The 118, Downtown Dubai, is on the market for Dh49.5 million. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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One of the six spacious bedrooms in The 118 penthouse. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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The grand hallway entrance. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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The double-height ceiling in the living area gives the already generously sized property the feeling of abundant space. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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The property offers views of Dubai Fountain and the Sheikh Zayed Road skyline. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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This property 'appeals to buyers who appreciate luxury but will not compromise on location and space'. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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The sleek and well-contained kitchen is kitted out with white cabinets, a grey marble counter and a sizeable island, with space to sit. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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The property spans more than 11,500 square feet. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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It is located within walking distance of The Dubai Mall. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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Modern bathroom finishings. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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Splashes of colour in the living room. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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The property has been finished with high-end names, including Kohler and Miele, as well as luxury German brand SieMatic in the kitchen. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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It comes complete with seven bathrooms, six of which are en suite. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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Hirsch Bedner Associates, an American international hospitality design company, has taken care of the contemporary interior design. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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A spacious dining room. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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There is no shortage of space to relax. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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Within the building, there are 26 single-unit apartments with two penthouses. The first apartment can be found on the 14th floor ... Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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... so even the lowest home has a great view. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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According to the brokers: 'For most buyers this is their second or third home'. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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Floor-to-ceiling windows drench the property in light. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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A generously sized dressing room. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
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Sleek decor in the kitchen. Courtesy Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
Property of the week: a sleek Dh49.5 million Downtown Dubai penthouse in The 118
Spanning the entire floor of the building, this property offers luxury and privacy in equal measure
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