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The neighbourhood
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Jordanian Ali Hamad paid Dh1.3 million for a three-bedroom villa in Sharjah Sustainable City in 2020. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
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The exterior
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The dining area
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The kitchen area
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One of the bathrooms
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One of the bedrooms
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One of the bedrooms
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The children's play area
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The living room
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The garden
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The children's play area
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The kitchen area
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One of the bedrooms
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The living area
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The children's play room
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The children's bike and scooter park at Sharjah Sustainable City
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The neighbourhood
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Jordanian Ali Hamad paid Dh1.3 million for a three-bedroom villa in Sharjah Sustainable City in 2020. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
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The exterior
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The dining area
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The kitchen area
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One of the bathrooms
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One of the bedrooms
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One of the bedrooms
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The children's play area
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The living room
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The garden
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The children's play area
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The kitchen area
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One of the bedrooms
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The living area
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The children's play room
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The children's bike and scooter park at Sharjah Sustainable City
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The neighbourhood
My Own Home: Father of two finds perfect Dh1.3m family home in Sharjah Sustainable City
Jordanian-born Ali Hamad lives in the three-bedroom property with his wife and two daughters
David Dunn
27 December, 2023
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