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An outdoor seating area. Courtesy Luxury Property
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Stepping into this villa, located in Dubai's Green Community, transports you to a 19-century Parisian home. Courtesy Luxury Property
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The grand three-bedroom villa has been renovated in a period stye from top to bottom. Courtesy Luxury Property
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Artwork, fabrics and wallpapers were sourced directly from Europe, predominantly from France. Courtesy Luxury Property
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A classic clawfoot bathtub in a very spacious bathroom. Courtesy Luxury Property
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A classic country-style kitchen in the heart of the home. Courtesy Luxury Property
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A far-cry from muted fitted wardrobes more often seen in Dubai properties. Courtesy Luxury Property
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You can imagine a waltz or two taking place in this formal living room. Courtesy Luxury Property
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A television is the only telltale sign that you're in the 21st century. Courtesy Luxury Property
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A snug and traditional living room. Courtesy Luxury Property
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A calm office area, with period furniture and artwork. Courtesy Luxury Property
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From the outside, the villa is a classic UAE property. Courtesy Luxury Property
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A spacious garden in the 10,000 sq ft plot. Courtesy Luxury Property
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Boundary walls have been covered to look like a classic garden maze. Courtesy Luxury Property
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An outdoor seating area. Courtesy Luxury Property
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Stepping into this villa, located in Dubai's Green Community, transports you to a 19-century Parisian home. Courtesy Luxury Property
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The grand three-bedroom villa has been renovated in a period stye from top to bottom. Courtesy Luxury Property
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Artwork, fabrics and wallpapers were sourced directly from Europe, predominantly from France. Courtesy Luxury Property
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A classic clawfoot bathtub in a very spacious bathroom. Courtesy Luxury Property
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A classic country-style kitchen in the heart of the home. Courtesy Luxury Property
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A far-cry from muted fitted wardrobes more often seen in Dubai properties. Courtesy Luxury Property
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You can imagine a waltz or two taking place in this formal living room. Courtesy Luxury Property
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A television is the only telltale sign that you're in the 21st century. Courtesy Luxury Property
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A snug and traditional living room. Courtesy Luxury Property
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A calm office area, with period furniture and artwork. Courtesy Luxury Property
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From the outside, the villa is a classic UAE property. Courtesy Luxury Property
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A spacious garden in the 10,000 sq ft plot. Courtesy Luxury Property
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Boundary walls have been covered to look like a classic garden maze. Courtesy Luxury Property
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An outdoor seating area. Courtesy Luxury Property
Property of the week: Dh4 million Parisian palace in the heart of Dubai
If you thought you had to travel to Europe for a 19th-century 'Bridgerton'-style property, think again
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15 February, 2021
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