![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DL7PQXG7PRGQ5FV5NGJWSO3LUY.jpg?smart=true&auth=c5f618945591b16e6628c56908cb26798dddd02679627c97ef66c24654f5320f&width=400&height=225)
The show kitchen, which has a hidden chef's are where the cooker and appliances are
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/W3KWKFLCZ5HQNBH3OTMKRYUIGQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=4c7a8f15226d859bed9621878d806918b326fefa986ab2cfc8fc5a3fd505fdde&width=400&height=225)
Ricardo Scala has renovated a property in Sidra 2, Dubai Hills Estate. All photos unless otherwise stated: Antonie Robertson / The National
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FFCZQCXRDZHQBOZZD4H2F2MWRA.jpeg?smart=true&auth=227629cec24022ae6c9138608a45789cd733de8097ea09c2ddab7bcb18208550&width=400&height=225)
Mr Scala also chose the artwork displayed in the villa. Photo: Ricardo Scala
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/F7AJSC5YDBHUXPKLTL4SQXA2FU.jpg?smart=true&auth=c71f41947aba997a884a6d859c8d792dd246da38e288a968a524b7584b4a82fb&width=400&height=225)
A custom-made lion sculpture sits at the main entrance
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/NYH7QO5K2JHARHKRUVKBR4I5D4.jpg?smart=true&auth=a37640a9dd1f28bc3a562f9719cdf93da41c8569aa07f2a29a060597d1e0bbe2&width=400&height=225)
An extra bedroom was added to the house
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/D62PS4DLDJFGVGM7BXPYLT3OBM.jpg?smart=true&auth=27907af7c7082b4cff3c7b03534b45d03e84555944f588b64daaaaeecc97bda6&width=400&height=225)
The swimming pool has sun loungers
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HKPJXZX3L5CUPA44QGW7CDSR24.jpg?smart=true&auth=72577795473d487cc9e29b6e02350b3b82868755bf69812c9f7e9eff522d1d18&width=400&height=225)
A sunken seating area with firepit in the garden
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ZVZKN3JXZNECPKWIHZH3PDAWGE.jpg?smart=true&auth=574739b36db0c5ef019e7bb9d3ab7ddfed1ab04308a98ef271897f33239f2ac9&width=400&height=225)
One of four bathrooms
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/LYJBH3HVEVA3HPEQBY6VHYGOHQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=b5d7c87fa1ff30a41bd1d5f9c40ef8d175a8441c37b7e7660fcf1cb768db3366&width=400&height=225)
An indoor cinema
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/TN7UM7N3OVF6XODMDXSZE4ODPY.jpg?smart=true&auth=3fa89cfccd59b2bf48d298879ec50cbccc833964bc18da2ccec137156d9427dc&width=400&height=225)
One of four bedrooms
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/XBCDSPUYIFCBLJXJTTMXW6NJPM.jpg?smart=true&auth=77967cf4f17d19d4f8867a623c547e4e8606ca40fe563c9a7b295d9d327f5c88&width=400&height=225)
A view from the stairwell
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VW3E3BW4NJDA7LRGJLQTKRE54Y.jpg?smart=true&auth=bada06d07ca825e7435b1f18f1dddea8a1ebdd63e0aee0ddfaf46c9515d98536&width=400&height=225)
The living area
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DL7PQXG7PRGQ5FV5NGJWSO3LUY.jpg?smart=true&auth=c5f618945591b16e6628c56908cb26798dddd02679627c97ef66c24654f5320f&width=400&height=225)
The show kitchen, which has a hidden chef's are where the cooker and appliances are
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/W3KWKFLCZ5HQNBH3OTMKRYUIGQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=4c7a8f15226d859bed9621878d806918b326fefa986ab2cfc8fc5a3fd505fdde&width=400&height=225)
Ricardo Scala has renovated a property in Sidra 2, Dubai Hills Estate. All photos unless otherwise stated: Antonie Robertson / The National
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FFCZQCXRDZHQBOZZD4H2F2MWRA.jpeg?smart=true&auth=227629cec24022ae6c9138608a45789cd733de8097ea09c2ddab7bcb18208550&width=400&height=225)
Mr Scala also chose the artwork displayed in the villa. Photo: Ricardo Scala
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/F7AJSC5YDBHUXPKLTL4SQXA2FU.jpg?smart=true&auth=c71f41947aba997a884a6d859c8d792dd246da38e288a968a524b7584b4a82fb&width=400&height=225)
A custom-made lion sculpture sits at the main entrance
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/NYH7QO5K2JHARHKRUVKBR4I5D4.jpg?smart=true&auth=a37640a9dd1f28bc3a562f9719cdf93da41c8569aa07f2a29a060597d1e0bbe2&width=400&height=225)
An extra bedroom was added to the house
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/D62PS4DLDJFGVGM7BXPYLT3OBM.jpg?smart=true&auth=27907af7c7082b4cff3c7b03534b45d03e84555944f588b64daaaaeecc97bda6&width=400&height=225)
The swimming pool has sun loungers
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HKPJXZX3L5CUPA44QGW7CDSR24.jpg?smart=true&auth=72577795473d487cc9e29b6e02350b3b82868755bf69812c9f7e9eff522d1d18&width=400&height=225)
A sunken seating area with firepit in the garden
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ZVZKN3JXZNECPKWIHZH3PDAWGE.jpg?smart=true&auth=574739b36db0c5ef019e7bb9d3ab7ddfed1ab04308a98ef271897f33239f2ac9&width=400&height=225)
One of four bathrooms
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/LYJBH3HVEVA3HPEQBY6VHYGOHQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=b5d7c87fa1ff30a41bd1d5f9c40ef8d175a8441c37b7e7660fcf1cb768db3366&width=400&height=225)
An indoor cinema
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/TN7UM7N3OVF6XODMDXSZE4ODPY.jpg?smart=true&auth=3fa89cfccd59b2bf48d298879ec50cbccc833964bc18da2ccec137156d9427dc&width=400&height=225)
One of four bedrooms
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/XBCDSPUYIFCBLJXJTTMXW6NJPM.jpg?smart=true&auth=77967cf4f17d19d4f8867a623c547e4e8606ca40fe563c9a7b295d9d327f5c88&width=400&height=225)
A view from the stairwell
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VW3E3BW4NJDA7LRGJLQTKRE54Y.jpg?smart=true&auth=bada06d07ca825e7435b1f18f1dddea8a1ebdd63e0aee0ddfaf46c9515d98536&width=400&height=225)
The living area
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DL7PQXG7PRGQ5FV5NGJWSO3LUY.jpg?smart=true&auth=c5f618945591b16e6628c56908cb26798dddd02679627c97ef66c24654f5320f&width=400&height=225)
The show kitchen, which has a hidden chef's are where the cooker and appliances are
My Own Home: Entrepreneur to double money on Dh13.5m Dubai Hills villa
The four-bedroom property in Sidra 2 has a hidden kitchen, Star Wars-themed cinema room, an infinity pool and sunken firepit
Katy Gillett
24 April, 2024
- Listen In English
- Listen In Arabic