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Managing Director Victoria Thatcher | Editorial Director John Thatcher | Group Commercial Director David Wade | Commercial Director Rawan Chehab | Contributing Editor Eleanor Joslin | Contributing Deputy Editor Richard Jenkins | Contributing Features Editor Lara Brunt | Senior Designer Andy Knappett| Designer Emi Dixon | Production Manager Chalitha Fernando |

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Maldives

A very warm welcome to the new issue of In Residence.

In this issue we’re delighted to introduce the incredible villas for sale at The Chedi Dhapparu in the Maldives. These beautiful homes are the first time title deeds will have been granted for foreign ownership in the Maldives, so they represent an exciting opportunity for investors.

Elsewhere in this issue we meet the Bahrain-born interior designer who’s making waves globally, profile the rising stars of design, and see how the world’s oldest watchmaker is celebrating 260 years of craftmanship.

We also speak to David Bennett, Worldwide Chairman of Sotheby’s International Jewellery Division, who is gearing up to auction a 100-carat perfect diamond in New York.

I do hope you enjoy the issue and find your perfect property inside.

Jackie JohnsManaging Partner

JACKIE’S EXTRAORDINARY PROPERTIES IN THIS ISSUE

1. The Chedi Residences, The Maldives Price on requestPage 70-71

2. Extraordinary Living, The Palm Jumeirah AED65,000,000Page 55

3. Masterpiece Within World’s Tallest Tower,Downtown DubaiAED8,830,000Page 57

4. Contemporary Loft Style Penthouse,Dubai MarinaAED28,000,000Page 60

5. One57, New York, USA $14,500,000Page 79

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8|ReceptionBottega Veneta’s runway to your home

13|Style HunterWhy the headboard is the new design heartbeat of your bedroom

20|International AppealBorn in Bahrain and now wowing the wider world, we speak to interior designer Katharine Pooley

26|Brands of TomorrowWe profile the lesser-known creatives whose designs are set to blossom this spring

30|Get SmartProof that ‘smart’ is the new cool in home design

38|The Big 260How the world’s oldest watchmaker, Vacheron Constantin, is celebrating its latest anniversary

42|High-Rolling StonesSotheby’s Jewellery follows up a record-breaking year with the sale of a spectacular diamond

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51|UAE PropertyListingsThis issue’s line up of market-leading homes features the best designed apartment in Dubai Marina and a masterpiece inside Burj Khalifa

67|InternationalProperty ListingsFor those who have always dreamed of a home in the Maldives, now’s your chance to purchase a slice of paradise

34|Present Possibilities Eungie Joo, curator of Sharjah Biennial 12, on her vision for what’s now a fixture on the global arts scene

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TABLE TOPPERFeaturing a four-foot fold-out timeline that chronicles the entire history of Marvel, this Hulk-sized book doubles up as a piece of illustrative art to adorn your coffee table. In addition to a raft of colourful images of superheroes through the decades and first issue excerpts, 75 Years of Marvel Comics also tells of the brand’s fascinating history, from 1960s' pop-culture dynamo to current Hollywood heavy hitter. taschen.com

FROM RUNWAY TO HALLWAY…If you want to add a touch of high fashion to your home, news that Bottega Veneta has opened its first boutique dedicated to furniture, lighting, and home decoration should have you heading for the airport for a flight to its home in Milan. Created in Vicenza, in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy where Bottega Veneta hails from, the home collection is “dedicated to those who are drawn to understated, luxurious furnishings crafted with the finest materials,” says the brand’s creative director Tomas Maier. “In the heart of Milan, I wanted to create a discreet destination for clients to be able to immerse themselves in the Italian art de vivre of Bottega Veneta.”

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What does the partnership aim to promote?The idea with the collaboration is to promote our craftsmanship. There are a lot of watches and crystal companies that make mass-produced items and use machines. However, we just use human beings, the process and art of hands; every piece is handcrafted – both the movement and the crystal. So every piece is actually unique and no two will be exactly the same. This is the particularity of our watches and the Lalique projects.

What other skills merged with this partnership?In the first place we both aim for craftsmanship. Parmigiani Fleurier is known for very complicated, limited edition watches, which use the best craftsmanship in the watch industry. Quality is a very important issue. So is tradition, because even though Parmigiani is a relatively young brand in the watch industry, the knowledge and expertise of [President] Michelle Parmigiani goes

HOW PARMIGIANI FLEURIER AND LALIQUE ARE FORGING A PARTNERSHIP TO STAND THE TEST OF TIMEWith two new horological objets d’art unveiled at SIHH earlier this year, the burgeoning partnership between Parmigiani Fleurier and Lalique is transforming the decorative watch world. As they tour Dubai with Clock 15 Days (2012), SIR talks to Lalique’s CEO Silvio Denz to find out more.

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Women play a key role in Lalique’s glassware. How is this portrayed in the new Toric Lépine model? This really is a unique clock and took around 2,270 hours to make. It’s a complicated pocket watch as well as a sculptural decorative piece, with the watch sitting in a crystal frame. The crystal plate carries the Masque de Femme – the face of the woman – an iconic René Lalique design. The marvellous thing about this is that wherever you turn the eyes follow you. They are plated with platinum or silver leaf, which reflects the light, and covered with 22-carat diamonds.

How did your personal collection of Lalique glassware start? In 1980 I started a chain of perfumeries and I became interested in Lalique when I was looking for inspiration for new fragrance bottles. When I was in Geneva 25 years ago I bought ten Lalique bottles at an auction – before I knew anything about the brand. Because of his background and success as a jeweller René Lalique was the first designer to make decorative perfume bottles and I found them very attractive.

How large is your collection now?In the 1990s I had the chance to buy three big collections – two from American collectors and one from René’s granddaughter Marie Claude Lalique. That’s where 80% of my collection came from and I have between 750 to 800 pieces. He created 900 to 950 pieces but there will always be some missing.

Is this why you bought the company in 2008?When I bought it I made a very big distinction between being a collector and buying the company. I bought the company purely because of the fragrance business, which had been largely neglected since the 1950s. Because of my background and expertise in the fragrance business I knew I could quadruple the turnover – using my sources and distribution channels to increase the sales. While we had to downsize during the recession that actually gave us an immediate float and we have been profitable since 2010. Now we have a total of 72 shops and we have opened 14 in the Middle East in the last four years. parmigiani.ch; lalique.com

back hundreds of years as he studied the old movements of watches. We have these same attributes from René Lalique – tradition, craftsmanship, quality and heritage, which are all important.

Was the idea of a carriage clock a new concept for Lalique, like it was with Parmigiani Fleurier? It is actually something that Lalique had already done. At the end of the 19th century René Lalique focused on pocket watches but in 1926 created the original Le Jour et La Nuit clock with two facets – one that reflects day and one that reflects night. So the idea of the carriage clock is something that Lalique already did almost 100 years ago. And when we were talking with [Parmigiani Fleurier CEO] Jean-Marc Jacot we discussed making a clock together because they had this marvellous 15 Day watch, which Jean-Marc suggested we create the crystal for. It’s not only a clock, it’s also a sculpture.

So the new Le Jour et La Nuit clock is a remake of the 1926 original?Yes, and the two models of Le Jour et La Nuit use René Lalique’s moulding techniques from 100 years ago. The project consists of two table clocks, the Soleilde Gaïa clock and the Serpent clock, which depict the themes of Day and Night. On one side the woman is darker and depicts the night and on the other side the man is lighter and means day.

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In Residence hunts down the soon-to-be sought-after accessories for your abode

The calibre of exhibitors at this year’s Design Days Dubai really

surpassed itself, with designers showing off the very best in

craftsmanship and quality from around the world. Carpenter’s

Workshop Gallery wowed the crowd with this, Vincent Dubourg’s

eye-catching Inner Vortex Commode.

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> Having reopened the doors of its flagship boutique in Beirut, Obegi Home has unveiled a number of new collections available both in its home city and in Dubai. Since 1973 the gallery has been bringing the best furniture and accessories

from around the world to the Middle East, and this year is no exception, with luxurious beds from Treca, gorgeous leather chaise from de Sede, Dibbern rainbow crockery and rope-style Brand Van Egmond lighting. Obegi Home is the only UAE

dealer of Poliform’s wardrobe and furniture line, which brings the finest Italian craftsmanship and materials to the country – as seen in their signature wardrobe systems, retro-style Mad armchairs and this contemporary, levitating bed.

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> Calvin Klein Curator has launched a streamlined collection with Interiors. Deep sofas are padded with duck-down pockets for even distribution, cabinets display a mix of smoked glass and powder-coated metals, tables show off polished walnut wood and natural oak, and armchairs feature hand-rubbed leather finishes. This look of understated luxury is a step in a different direction for Interiors, which is a firm favourite amongst those who like more opulent details, such as this beautiful cut-glass crystal vase from Mariner.

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> Marimekko’s instantly recognisable colourful prints are now available in two locations across Dubai: in Box Park, Al Wasl Road, and in The Dubai Mall. The iconic Finnish brand has finally arrived in the UAE with big plans to expand across the region. For now, head to the quirky shop and café in super-cool Box Park, where you can ‘try before you buy’ as you relax in tub armchairs upholstered in Marimekko’s signature Unikko print and drink juice from quirky Socks Rolled Down tumblers. Then head next door to buy made-to-measure fabrics, bedding and kitchenware.

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> Headboards have always made a statement but this year they’re a hot topic in bedroom design. Latifa Saeed’s lovingly handmade artisanal designs are now available at S*uce, with matching ottomans and stools. Marina Home Interiors has a sumptuous selection on offer, too, and this metal four-poster with velvet upholstery is a striking juxtaposition of materials.

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How the company’s past and present is pioneering kitchen design

The Gaggenau story goes back a long way, and the company is as pioneering today as it was in its infancy. Starting life in 1683 as an ironworks factory in a small village called Gaggenau, in southwest Germany, founder Margrave Ludwig Wilhelm von Baden brought invaluable industry and employment to the community. This continues today, and

stretches worldwide, with Gaggenau present in 79 countries. Each passing decade has seen the company forge a new wave

of specialist products. Coal- and gas-powered ovens gave way to electric, innovating ovens for the modern day; Bauhaus inspired the company’s clean aesthetic in the early 20th century; then it became the master of built-in products, with custom-made, fitted kitchens revolutionising design and functionality; more recently, innovative steam ovens are championing healthy eating, while temperature-controlled cabinets chill drinks to the perfect degree.

An early pioneer of enamelwork, Gaggenau’s blend of glittering blue enamel inside its ovens remains a mark of unrivalled quality. In the 21st century this has been specially crafted to enhance the appliances’ automatic self-cleaning properties. Gaggenau has also streamlined appliances for contemporary living, creating minimalist designs with maximum performance. Modular ventilation systems, seamless ovens, flush-mounted appliances, full surface induction cooktops, and touchscreen displays create the most intuitive culinary experience at home. Such high-tech functionality – rooted in heritage – is invaluable to both home cooks and professionals alike.

The Professional Chef When diners savour delicious food at five-star restaurants in Dubai they’re quick to praise the talented chef. However, for award-winning chef Dirk Haltenhof, he’s quick to praise his appliances.

At home in Jumeirah Village Triangle he cooks meals for his family every day using Gaggenau’s innovative kitchen appliances. Yet his connection to the brand goes deeper than appreciating the sleek style and advanced technology of the company’s appliances. It goes back generations, and right back to his roots.

“I am actually from the Gaggenau neighbourhood,” says the world-renowned chef, who grew up close to the village. “And, interestingly, my grandfather cooked on a Gaggenau oven for over 30 years, so I’ve known the brand all my life. What connects us – besides this – is the fact that we need each other; I design great food, and I need great appliances to help me do that.”

The difference is…

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THE BEST FEATURE IS THE HIGH-TECH PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE

neat freak and I need things to be practical and tidy. For me, the best feature is the practical performance of Gaggenau: high-tech touch-screen functions and innovative induction cooking, giving you instant heat when you want it and exactly where you want it around the pan; so nothing is lost or wasted.

“I think we have the same passion and know-how. This aligns in the practicality of the design – seen in the dishes I create and in Gaggenau’s appliances. For me, having this together in a home appliance is the best you can get. Now, I want to share this with people who are not as knowledgeable about cooking and the equipment they use, and show them how wonderfully appliances such as Gaggenau’s can enhance the culinary experience, the flavours and the food they cook at home.”For more information, visit the showroom at 571 Jumeirah Beach Road or any leading kitchen retailer, go to gaggenau.com/ae, or call +971(0) 4 3944 0 49.

The Perfect Partnership Gaggenau and Chef Haltenhof have teamed up with Fairmont The Palm to bring consumers the ultimate dining experience. Small groups will be invited to the hotel to cook in a specially designed Gaggenau kitchen, complete with separate cooking stations, where Chef Haltenhof will show them how to create dishes that are easy to make but impressive enough for dinner parties at home.

The qualities of Gaggenau, a brand that’s been developing revolutionary restaurant-grade kitchen appliances for centuries, resonate strongly with Chef Haltenhof; those of uncompromising quality, supreme reliability, intelligent functionality, user-friendly performance, beautiful design, heritage and tradition.

“We have a special symbiosis,” he explains. “We are both the best at what we do and we both employ excellent design features to help us cook in the best way possible. Like most chefs, I am a

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International appealHow Katharine Pooley’s travels inspires her designs

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Not many women can say they’ve been to the North Pole, climbed some of the world’s highest mountains and trekked across the Sahara on

horseback. These might sound like the feats of a seasoned explorer or Olympian rather than an interior designer but they’re actually the intrepid achievements of Katharine Pooley.

Conversely, having an innate sense of adventure and discovery goes hand-in-hand with interior design. This is a sector that demands imagination and the persistent exploration of materials, manufacturing, technology, colour, decoration and ideas – and for Pooley, projects that take her all over the world.

“I’m very proud that we are such an international company,” she reveals, during a recent trip to Dubai. “I am very well travelled but it’s not just a hobby, it’s my life; it’s who I am and it’s my makeup. People can be frightened to visit new places but I’ve worked on projects all over the world. We are not worried about war-

torn countries or if it’s difficult for women to work there; we are happy to go where the challenge takes us.”

Pooley grew up Bahrain and has lived in Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Australia and New York, before settling in England. Her studio and boutique are based in London where she employs an extensive team of 40. They’ve worked all over – English country homes, Scottish castles, Swiss ski chalets, apartments in Singapore, Kuwaiti palaces, hotels in China and even the Royal VIP lounges at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 – which was an adventure that ended up taking her to the Middle East.

“That project was how I met my business partner Nasser al Ansari and it is a rather lovely story,” she says. “He came through the VIP lounges and loved what he saw so he approached me and asked if I would open a second boutique and studio in Doha.

“I grew up in Bahrain so I am very familiar with the Middle East. My mother has lived there for 40 years and we have spent many holidays in Dubai and Qatar. I know that in Dubai it’s quite easy to ship things, but Doha was different, and even now it lacks high-end interior stores.”

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To tempt her to expand in the region, Ansari commissioned her to design his own family home. It worked. Not only did the chairman of Octagon International gain a beautiful family home for his wife and three children, but the city has gained Katharine Pooley Doha, a 3,000-square-foot luxury design and lifestyle boutique.

Pooley’s childhood in the Middle East and her extensive travels have given her an edge over other interior designers trying to crack the market here. “Because I am such an international person myself I am very well versed on how people live and I know the small nuances and particularities that certain nationalities want from a home,” she explains. “I do understand the world and I know what Indians, Russians and Chinese, for example, prefer to have. Some nationalities don’t like baths like the English do but they prefer showers; some like bidets in the bathroom while others

don’t use them; Indian households like hand showers. Every nationality is different and I think it’s important to understand all of them so we can get it right.

“If you talked to an interior designer in London they probably wouldn’t know what a majlis is or how it should be seated; they don’t understand that men and women do things differently in the Middle East and have private rooms and quarters.”

Pooley created separate majlises for Mr and Mrs al Ansari. The women’s majlis is a cosy yet sociable Moroccan-style room where she can have tea with her friends. Soft furnishings in oranges, gold and copper create a warm and rich ambience.

Meanwhile, her husband enjoys a large bachelor-pad-type games room with a pool table and a jukebox, plus a reception area with plenty of seating for guests. The bright red felt of the pool table is accentuated with aplomb via small red accents in the cushions, jukebox lights and votive candleholders. “It’s very unusual for a Middle Eastern man to have a room like that,” Pooley adds. “It has the most beautiful joinery with bronze and shagreen inlaid. Even now his friends come over and are blown away by the detailing. Nasser

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wanted to surprise his wife with something that was modern and European, yet also fit into the Middle East way of life. In Doha fashion is a little more cutting edge so he wanted something that was impressive – something that makes you go ‘wow’”.

To achieve the high standard of quality he wanted, Pooley’s team sourced

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everything from Europe – from the marble staircase to the kitchen fittings and all the small finishing touches. However, importing from abroad came with its own problems that her team had to tackle. Because of the difference in temperature, wood from cooler countries has to acclimatise before it’s used so they had to leave it in the Doha heat for five months.

“There’s a lot to think about, like direct sunshine staining fabrics, curtains and wall finishes,” adds the designer. “It was quite funny after we put up a really nice fabric wall in his majlis and about three months later he came to me and told me it had been done really badly because it was drooping. It turned out he’d turned off the AC. Unfortunately, in that kind of heat you have to be consistent with the temperature. Once he turned it on again

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the fabric stiffened like a board. I also got involved with the architecture and helped with spatial allocation. This is actually our forte; there is no point in having a beautiful house if the loo is downstairs and the guests are being entertained upstairs, or the shower door opens onto the loo; you have to get it right.”

Four years later, Pooley admits that this first Doha project really boosted her company’s international presence. Now they work on 12 projects a year there, plus others in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman.

“We are very lucky with all our overseas projects,” she says, “because we are working with some very special people, including very influential members of royal families all over the world. I love that and they’re always very special to do.” katharinepooley.com

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In Residence looks at the rising stars of design

BRANDS of TOMORROW

Aljoud Lootah One of the highlights of Design Days Dubai in March, Aljoud Lootah made her show debut as a fully-fledged furniture designer with a stunning collection of origami-style furniture and lights. After being mentored for the 2013 show and creating a stool to critical acclaim, she was encouraged to make the switch from fashion to furniture. The fashion influence is evident, with each piece striking a confident pose showing off strong contours, beautiful asymmetry, and high-quality marquetry.

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Margherita ChiaramonteNamed in homage of her grandmother who had a lifelong passion for hats, Christelle Clara’s millinery boutique combines vintage glamour with colour and bold floral details – a nod to her Mediterranean heritage. The Italian milliner is already forging an international following, making her hats in Lebanon and unveiling her new spring/summer range at O’de Rose in Dubai, at its inaugral theindesigner event last month.

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Hala SalemFashion consultant and graphic designer Hala Salem Achillas combines both passions in her eponymous illustration company. Beirut-born Hala studied at the renowned Academie Charpentier in Paris and has collaborated with Costes Brothers and consulted with leading names in the Middle East. We love her playful cartoons and depictions of a modern day-to-day 21st century life.

Atelier S/ZThis contemporary ‘Why U - Y me?’ shisha design by Atelier S/Z is sure to make a name for the company, the brainchild of Sibylle Tamer and Ziad Abillama. Since 2002 the dynamic couple has been experimenting with traditional Lebanese items, such as shisha and backgammon, and redesigning them in quirky ways to appeal to a modern, design-savvy audience.

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FBC LondonHaving fitted out homes in London for a number of Middle East clients, Fiona Barratt-Campbell debuted a highly textured, handcrafted collection at Design Days Dubai. The British designer exhibited an exclusive new range from FBC, a company she formed with her husband, retired England international footballer Sol Campbell, after the success of her first capsule collection in 2013. Inspired by the history and topography of her home county, Northumberland, Fiona’s handcrafted yet luxuriously detailed furniture employs natural materials and traditional techniques from skilled artisans.

FBC LondonHaving fitted out homes in London for a number of Middle East clients, Fiona Barratt-Campbell debuted a highly textured, handcrafted collection atDesign Days Dubai. The British designerexhibited an exclusive new range from FBC, a company she formed with herhusband, retired England internationalfootballer Sol Campbell, after the successof her first capsule collection in 2013.Inspired by the history and topography of her home county, Northumberland,Fionna’s handcrafted yet luxuriously detailedfurnniture employs natural materials andtradadaddddditi ional techniques from skilled artisans.

La Rose de SimArabic typography is de rigour at the moment – from eL Seed’s cool street-art calligraffiti to Nadine Kanso’s latest Bil Arabi jewellery line. La Rose de Sim is an up-and-coming fashion accessories brand that maintains Labanese heritage with calligraphic clutches, an iconic ‘Lebanese passport purse’ and purses featuring vintage-style photos of the country.

Marwood LondonDress like an English gent in woven ties, lace bow ties and mohair socks from Marwood London. Each

accessory is handcrafted in England using artisanal techniques and the finest fabrics. Archived lace patterns create unusual bow ties for formal occasions – and add a fashionable twist to

wedding attire. Meanwhile, the company’s silky socks, which are fashioned from the wool of Angora goats, have been featured in The New York Times and are perfect for the urban gent.

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Jestico + Whiles Associate Director Sean Clifton explains the ethos behind a stunning

new ‘smart villa’ in the Czech Republic

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Prague is the city of bachelor parties, picturesque old buildings and the historical capital of Bohemia, but it’s also at the vanguard of architectural design.

Over the last five decades the capital of the Czech Republic has expanded in size, bringing in all of its outlying satellite towns, each with their own design styles and quirks. Lying on the outskirts of the city is the newly built Villa Průhonice, an unabashedly modern creation in a very traditional town. Built from scratch by award-winning architecture and interior design company Jestico + Whiles, the villa was designed to stand out. The company’s Associate Director Sean Clifton spoke with SIR about what the owner was looking for.

“Like lots of European cities that are expanding, Prague is made up of lots of little towns and villages. This is on the edge of Prague, but very much in the centre of its own small little village called Průhonice, hence the property’s name,” explains Clifton. “The brief was actually to renovate an existing house that was there, that was built around 20 years ago. So that was where we started. But the reality was, once we started looking at it, the house was in fairly poor condition. It was built just after the fall of communism, and good quality materials weren’t really available at that time. So having looked at it in a bit more detail, we weren’t really achieving the kind of spaces that the client was looking for, in the old building. So we concluded that we’d demolish the house and start from scratch, on the same site. The footprint of the new house is exactly the same in terms of area, but it’s a different shape and format.”

The property is a masterpiece of clean lines, stark angles and ultra-modern colours. Clifton says that the main inspiration for the design was Prague itself, and notes: “What’s interesting about Prague is that it’s always been pretty progressive with architecture. The reason there are so many fantastic historical buildings here is because all of those were at their time really contemporary

IT’S A MASTERPIECE OF CLEAN LINES, STARK ANGLES AND ULTRA-MODERN COLOURS

buildings. And that’s why central Europe has such a rich architectural history, simply because it was always progressive in creating new buildings. We try and work very site-specific, wherever we are, and fit into a local context. And while this building appears ultra-modern, it actually

is really a development of modernist language, and Prague is the birthplace of functionalist and modernist architecture. So you could almost say it’s a traditional building style,” he says, with a smile.

The owner’s plan was to create a space that was homely, but also bright and

breezy, and Clifton utilised many tools to make that happen. He recalls: “The brief was to create a series of spaces that were really open and interconnected with the garden. And so it was really all about getting a lot of natural light, a lot of connections with the garden so the spaces

really opened out; even in wintertime you feel like you are sitting in a winter garden. And that’s what they wanted for the whole of the

house. We did this by using big, frameless windows that don’t have edges. It’s about simple openings in an off-white façade. Really complete transparency; large sliding panels so you can open up the whole façade, allowing the dining area to have light from the sides and also above – there’s

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an opening punctured through the roof that allows light onto the dining table. It’s also practical, in terms of minimising energy use.

Villa Průhonice’s modernism extends beyond the lines of the design and into the very wiring of the house. The owners, a family of four, made Jestico + Whiles aware that their new home needed to be as high-tech as possible. This included state-of-the-art media options as well as the more pragmatic side of energy consumption. Clifton says: “It’s a ‘smart villa’ in lots of ways – in terms of energy, certainly. There’s triple glazing in all of the windows; it’s very highly insulated so it’s got a very low energy output; it’s an A-class energy using building; it’s got under-floor heating, using low temperatures; it has a weather station on the roof that’s continually monitoring internal and external climate and adjusting the systems for that. And the whole house is intelligently wired, so every single plug, switch, cooker, in fact everything electrical, is operable from an iPhone or an iPad, and the music and media systems are all integrated.

“They can operate the whole house from one iPad. It’s very clever because the house automatically switches lights off when you’re not in the room, it monitors where people are so it doesn’t always heat places that aren’t being used, and it learns how the house is used. It learns when people are there and not there, and will adjust the heating systems accordingly. The owners have a real interest in technology, but the father is the owner of a large marketing and media company in the Czech Republic, and they work all over Europe, so he’s really into media and wants to be able to stream TV and music all over the house.”

So were the clients happy with the final product? It’s hard to imagine the project was anything other than a resounding success. “Absolutely,” beams Clifton. “This was supposed to be the first of two projects. The family spends a lot of time in Spain on holidays, and they wanted to build their ‘dream home’ in Spain, with a view over the sea and that kind of thing. But this turned into the dream home straight away. It was supposed to be a practice run, but they love it so much they don’t want to leave.”jesticowhiles.com

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With Sharjah Biennial 12 underway, curator Eungie

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Over the past two decades, the Sharjah Biennial has grown from a traditional and regionally focused exhibition into the global event it is today. Opened last month, all the works in Sharjah Biennial 12: The past, the present, the

possible are considered as part of one conversation, says curator Eungie Joo. “Seeing the works and artists resonate with each other is an interesting process that teaches me a lot about art and ideas,” she says.

The curatorial concept stems from a phrase from French philosopher Henri Lefebvre’s 1967 essay The Right to the City, which when translated reads: ‘The past, the present, the possible cannot be separated.’ The curator says she wanted to present works that stepped away from the burden of the past and the nostalgic, and focus instead on the present.

“The ideas that frame SB12 come from a conversation with artist Danh Vo about our engagements with contemporary art – and this wording, about new possibilities for social organisation and transcending social and political confinement, is based in that conversation,” she explains. “I think it is important that we as cultural practitioners reflect upon what we do and why, and try to convey to the public the larger stakes of contemporary art.

“The past, the present, the possible is very much

about admitting a utopic position that values abstraction, formalism, and content with a strong presence of experiential and meditative works. We are living in an extremely perverse and decadent moment of human history and I hope this slightly utopic approach to the present helps us imagine possibilities together.”

Beginning with the March Meeting in 2014, the annual discussion forum that runs alongside the

JOO WANTED TO PRESENT WORKS THAT STEPPED AWAY FROM THE BURDEN OF THE PAST AND FOCUS INSTEAD ON THE PRESENT

Sharjah Biennial, SB12 has developed over two years of site visits, research trips and production. Joo, meanwhile, says it was her experiences visiting the emirate over the past four years that were her main source of inspiration when curating SB12. “My fascination with the commitment of Sharjah Art Foundation [organiser of the Biennial] led me to select artists and works that I wanted to share with the local public and to invite artists whom I thought would grow from the experience of working here,” she says.

Enter more than 50 artists from 25 countries, with over two thirds of the participants commissioned to create site-specific works following research trips or residencies in Sharjah preceding the opening. “Many of the artists are those who I have worked with over

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copper pipe sculpture by conceptual Emirati artist Hassan Sharif, who paved the way for generations of UAE artists by founding the Emirates Fine Art Society in Sharjah back in the ‘80s, and Byron Kim’s newly commissioned City Night. Also on view in the Arts Area is Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme’s mixed-media installation, The Incidental Insurgents at Bait Al Serkal, and Mark Bradford’s Untitled (Buoy) on the façade of Bait Obaid Al Shamsi.

Across the various exhibition spaces are major presentations of historic works by senior artists including Etel Adnan, Chung Chang-Sup, Saloua Raouda Choucair, Abdul Hay Mosallam Zarara and Fahrelnissa Zeid. “The works were primarily made from the 1940s to 1990s, but are incredibly relevant today even though the artists were all born before 1930. Together these artists form the backbone of this Biennial,” says Joo.

In an emirate that is still in the process of imagining itself through education, culture, religion, heritage and science, Joo acknowledges the commitment of Sharjah Art Foundation in supporting the production of new work in the face of a highly commercialised art world. “They are a key part of the contemporary art infrastructure in the Gulf, but also worldwide,” she comments. “Artists find great opportunity here to embark on new work that has meaningful repercussions on their broader artistic practice.” Sharjah Biennial 12: The past, the present, the possible is on show until June 5; sharjahart.org.

Opening page: Faustin Linyekula,

Le Cargo. Performance. Produced

by Studios Kabako/Virginie

Dupray. Photo by Alfredo Rubio.

Top left: Julie Mehretu, Works

from the series ‘Invisible

Sun’, 2014-15. Collection of

Louisiana Museum of Modern

Art, Humlebaek, Denmark

and private collection. Courtesy

carlier|gebauer gallery, Berlin;

Marian Goodman Gallery, New

York; and the artist. Photo by

Deema Shahin.

Top right: Fahrelnissa Zeid,

Break the Atom and Vegetal Life,

1962, painting, oil on canvas,

210 x 540 cm. Collection of

Zafer Yildirim.

Images courtesy of Sharjah Art

Foundation.

the past 20 years or artists whose work I have been following but never had the chance to work with. So those artists engender a feeling of familiarity and trust that interests me,” reveals Joo.

The Biennial takes place in Sharjah, as well as in the city of Kalba on the Gulf of Oman. It strikes a more minimalist chord than previous editions, reflecting the maturation of the country’s art scene, and spreads further into the city than previous editions, with Michael Joo’s new commission featured across Sharjah Creek in a warehouse at Port Khalid, and Hassan Khan’s intervention at The Flying Saucer, an iconic building built in the 1970s.

Installations by Mohammed Kazem and mixrice are found within Souq Al Shanasiyah, and Abraham Cruzvillegas’ site-specific sculptures can be seen at the Bird and Animal Market. In Kalba, meanwhile, Adrián Villar Rojas’ massive intervention covers the entire site of the city’s old Ice Factory.

The extensive Sharjah Art Foundation Art Spaces – five multi-functional spaces spanning 20,000 square feet in the Sharjah Heritage Area – include new commissions by artists such as Abdullah Al Saadi, Iman Issa, Cinthia Marcelle, Taro Shinoda, Rayyane Tabet and Haegue Yang. Gary Simmons’ Across the Chalkline takes the form of a cricket field for children, while Rirkrit Tiravanija’s untitled 2015 (Eau de Rose of Damascus) transforms Calligraphers’ Studios into a rose garden, rosewater distillery, kitchen and lounge.

At Sharjah Art Museum, visitors will discover a

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The big

260This year, luxury watch brand Vacheron

Constantin will mark 260 years of continuous production and innovation

with more landmark creations

There are some who may argue that 260 is not a milestone anniversary. When bigger periods of time are considered, something rounded to the nearest 50 or marking another 100 years is when the celebrations usually take place. Look at it in smaller

terms, you might want to mark 25 years, but 26 not so much.

With Vacheron Constantin, however, these rules do not apply. The brand has given so much to the watch industry in general that every year it continues to exist deserves to be a happy occasion. This is the company that created the complication, that eventually had the idea of bringing together a standard set of movements as a calibre, and that devised ways of mechanically engraving the tiniest parts and dials. These innovations have become commonplace within the Swiss watchmaking

industry – whichever birthday Vacheron Constantin is celebrating, other brands should be eager to participate and show their gratitude.

But of all its achievements, the most incredible is the fact that Vacheron Constantin has been able to produce watches continuously since it was initially formed. Established in 1755 by Jean-Marc Vacheron, an independent watchmaker from Geneva, Switzerland, the company has overcome potentially disruptive events such as the French Revolution, the

Great Depression and two World Wars to offer its timepieces at every step. It never ceased its production or creativity, has never stopped evolving ideas, and is not

a brand once forgotten and then revived.This apparent strength resonates well with the

company motto, a phrase first used by Francois Constantin in 1819: “Do better if possible, and that is always possible.” After Vacheron’s watch business had unveiled the first complication in 1770 and engine-turned dials in 1779, it was passed onto his

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son, Abraham, in 1785, and his grandson, Jacques-Barthélemy, in 1810, who had plans to sell overseas. To do so would require the help of a like-minded individual, so Vacheron enlisted Constantin, who quoted the phrase in their early correspondence. With the two working together so closely, the company name became Vacheron & Constantin.

Its watches were now being sold around the world, while at home the employment of inventor Georges-Auguste Leschot helped to drive innovation further. It was Leschot that came up with the idea of the calibre, and later a pantographic device for engraving even the smallest components.

By the end of the 19th century, other achievements included the arrival of the first non-magnetic watch, with a timepiece that could resist magnetic fields for greater accuracy. The brand had also adopted the symbol of the Maltese cross as part of its company logo, inspired by a component of a similar shape located in the watch barrel, designed to limit tension with the mainspring.

As if to reinforce its luxury status, a Vacheron & Constantin Lady’s watch was presented as the surprise inside Fabergé’s Third Imperial Egg, dated 1887, while its first boutique opened in Geneva in 1906 and

IN 1979 THE BRAND RELEASED THE WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE WATCH

remains in service today. The last descendent of one of the company’s original founders to be appointed president was Charles Constantin in 1936, and this development actually ended an 80-year period without a family member in charge.

Yet the theme of innovation continued, and in 1979 the brand released the world’s most expensive watch, the Kallista, featuring 118 emerald-cut diamonds, originally costing US$5 million and today valued at US$11 million. The 1970s also saw a subtle name change, when the ampersand was dropped to result in the snappier Vacheron Constantin. It was a company that thrived, and in 1996 became part of the Richemont Group, sitting alongside a number of other familiar luxury names, such as Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels.

Notable timepieces in the years since have included the Patrimony range, launched in 2000 and featuring the world’s thinnest watches at the time, measuring just 5.25mm thick. In 2003, a sports collection, Overseas, arrived, as well as Egèrie, a line exclusively for ladies.

When Vacheron Constantin moved to a new, modern headquarter in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, in 2004, complete with a master watchmaker’s

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workshop and boutique, it did not lose sight of its 250th anniversary the following year. To celebrate, it launched the Tour de L’Ile, the most complicated double-faced wristwatch ever made, with a price tag of around US$1 million, and also the Saint Gervais, which had a tourbillon and a permanent calendar, limited to 55 editions.

Which brings us back to the pernickety subject of a 260th anniversary. Just 10 years on, after producing two stunning timepieces such as these, how can that be bettered? A challenge for current CEO Juan Carlos Torres, appointed in October 2005, and his team, and something other companies may shy away from, but as we have already discussed, Vacheron Constantin is not one to follow the rules.

Instead, it has taken the challenge of marking 260 years head on, and at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) event in January 2015 unveiled its stunning Harmony collection. The range serves as a launchpad to five new highly-advanced in-house movements, in development since 2008, with each presented inside a cushion-shaped

case. All of the watches they are fitted to are limited edition, with ‘260th anniversary’ engraved on the reverse, such as the Ultra-Thin Grande Complication Chronograph, with only 10 being made. Equally as stunning, and with twice as many available, is the Tourbillon Chronograph, with the standard Harmony Chronograph, Dual Time Small and Dual Time completing the line-up.

Other highlights for 2015 include two additions to the brand’s Métiers d’Art collection, each with entirely hand-engraved movements, housed in platinum cases, with stunning designs and impressive power reserves. It shows that even after 260 years, there is no sign of slowing down, or a case of the brand finding it has nothing more to offer. After all it has brought to the industry, Vacheron Constantin continues to deliver, and the fact that it sees its anniversaries as a chance to do so makes them even more of an occasion. As Francois Constantin said, it is always important to do better, and it seems these words have been taken to heart. Roll on 261.vacheron-constantin.com

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HIGH-ROLLING STONES

In Residence looks back on a record-breaking year for Sotheby’s Jewellery, and forward to April’s sale of a 100-carat perfect diamond

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This month, all eyes are on Sotheby’s Jewellery Department – or, rather, on the dazzling 100.2-carat diamond that will grace its New York auction room. Internally flawless, emerald cut, type IIa – with its enviable credentials, this impeccable stone is expected to reach up to US$25 million. But, of course, we’d expect nothing less from the legendary auctioneers. This is the organisation that excels in selling iconic diamonds: the Star of the Season (US$16.5m, 1995), the Lady Dalal (US$12.4m, 2011), and the Graff Pink (US$45.7m, 2010) – all of them exquisite, all of them reaching unprecedented amounts.

Overseeing the sale will be David Bennett, Worldwide Chairman of Sotheby’s International Jewellery Division – the ‘100-carat man’. The title is a nod to his track record: since joining the firm as an auctioneer in 1978, Bennett has presided over countless record-breaking sales, including seven 100-carat stones – but this new emerald-cut treasure has still got him hooked. “It’s like an ice crystal; it’s beautiful. Like the most perfectly pure frozen water,” he explains in a neat English accent over the phone from Geneva. The team is working up to the wire at Sotheby’s headquarters, in preparation for the diamond’s debut. Does it have a nickname, I ask? “Not yet; that’s the privilege of the buyer. In the past, nearly every 100-carat stone has been named – it’s a right of passage for an iconic newly-mined stone like this.”

The auction of this diamond is a landmark event for Sotheby’s Jewellery, the latest in an enviable succession of high-profile sales. In 2014, the department turned over more than US$600 million; the jewellery division is now one of Sotheby’s strongest growth areas. When Sotheby’s was founded in London in the eighteenth century, it specialised in the sale of books

and medals. Now, it’s a market leader in jewellery, classic cars, watches and fine art – and as its specialisms have expanded, so has its international reach. There are 90 offices spread throughout 40 countries, and nine auction rooms – including New York, Doha, London and Hong Kong. Its Geneva sales are especially renowned for their multi-national appeal: last year, auctions in the Swiss capital attracted bidders from 74 different countries. “Geneva is where we sell jewellery from Europe’s private estates – so bidders travel far for those unique pieces,” explains Bennett. “However, we tend to tailor each sale for the local audience: each location has a preferred style. Hong Kong bidders generally like modern jewellery on a small scale, for example. They wouldn’t want to wear a 50-carat diamond as a ring, but in Russia it would be very fashionable. Newer markets tend to go for very impressive jewels, whereas the more mature markets prefer

classical pieces.”To understand the nuances

of each market requires patience and experience – something which Sotheby’s experts clearly have in abundance. Bennett has not only risen through the company’s ranks, he has also become one of the jewellery

industry’s most high-profile experts. He is the author of best-selling reference book Understanding Jewellery, and is evangelical about Sotheby’s jewellery workshops – short courses which give collectors and enthusiasts the inside scoop on the market. Previous topics have included how to spot counterfeits, and tips for finding the strongest investment pieces.

But, of course, the backbone of Sotheby’s Jewellery is its auctions: theatrical, nerve-wracking, and – according to Bennett – utterly addictive. “It’s part of the opium of the auction business – and very often [during landmark sales], I’ve been holding the hammer myself.” Keen bidders must bide their time: the most

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IN 2014 SOTHEBY’S JEWELLERY TURNED OVER MORE THAN US$600 MILLION STRONGEST GROWTH AREAS.

important lots are sold in the evening, and at high-profile sales the auction room is packed. I’ve heard tales of Geneva events where people can’t get in the door, such is the lure of a ground-breaking diamond or jewellery collection. If you’re keen to bid, you must register first, and satisfy certain financial criteria.

Contrary to popular belief, sales are not ‘invitation only’ – anybody can watch the drama unfurl. Indeed, I am shocked to learn that most people in the auction room are simply spectators – most buyers aren’t even present at the auctions. “They prefer to bid over the phone,” reveals Bennett. “They like to remain anonymous.”

The next step towards total anonymity is internet bidding, a concept which Sothebys.com pioneered a few years ago. Participants can watch a live stream of the auction and bid real-time, or simply sit back and watch the saleroom action. The number of online bidders is ever-increasing – probably because people feel they’re less likely to get carried away than they are on the phone. However, it was still surprising news when Sotheby’s revealed its new online bidding platform in association with eBay last month. It’s aimed at middle-weight collectors (most lots are valued under US$25,000), but is just as glossy and slick as you would expect from the brand.

Sotheby’s Jewellery is embracing social media too: its new Instagram feed dazzles with photos of upcoming lots – including snaps of that emerald-cut diamond, mounted as a show-stopping ring, weighing down the hands of a fortunate

few models. It’s fascinating to see such an iconic historical brand harness the power of social media, and although you won’t find Bennett tweeting from the auction room (“I’m the first to admit that Instagram is beyond me!”), it’s clear that the company has its eye on the future.

Do they expect to find potential buyers among their followers, I ask? “Social media encourages awareness,” muses Bennett. “Not just brand awareness, but awareness of particular objects – things are being talked about, views are being exchanged. It grows on its own energy, so that in itself is invigorating.” I guess time will tell whether selfies will convert into sales.

One thing’s for sure: the success of Sotheby’s Jewellery Division knows no bounds. Will this year’s figures prove as impressive as 2014’s? I’ve no doubt they will. Can Bennett continue to inspire and engage with his workshops and glittering social media stream? Naturally. And will the emerald-cut diamond reach a record price in New York on 21 April? Oh yes – you can bet your bottom dollar it will.

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Alexandra Hartley | info@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999 | AP1663

Diana Conway | info@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999 | OF1645

This modern, 1-bedroom apartment with spacious study is located in 29 Boulevard Tower 2 in the heart of Downtown Dubai. The apartment features a semi closed, fully-equipped kitchen including a dishwasher, oven/hob and fridge. Extra storage can be found in the hallway, along with the utility and guest powder room. The bedroom's en-suite bathroom includes a bath and separate walk-in shower.

This spacious office is located on a high floor, and benefits from inspiring sea views and Sheikh Zayed Road. The office is well-equipped, with glass partitioned walls, work stations, meeting rooms and a training room. Downtown Dubai is home to some of Dubai's most important landmarks, including Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, and Dubai Fountain. The office is rented until October 2016.

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Contemporary Loft Style PenthouseDubai Marina

AED 28,000,000Leigh Williamson | info@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999 | AP204

Located on the top floor of Emirates Crown, this one-of-a-kind penthouse is a quintessential luxury property. With floor-to-ceiling windows throughout, there is plenty of light all day. The penthouse was designed with views in mind, as from every point in the home you can drink-in vistas of Palm Jumeriah, Dubai Marina, the beach and desert beyond. Attention to detail in the design includes imported Swedish timber flooring, full height pivoting doors, Italian crystallized marble in the bathrooms, and structural beams which are exposed to show architectural design. A top-of-the-line bespoke kitchen comes fully equipped with appliances from Miele and Boffi and features granite counter tops, as well as a large pantry section with a double enclosed fridge. There is a walk-in humidified Euro Cave cellar that can store over a thousand bottles of wine and is ideal for any cigar enthusiast. It also comes with five private car park spaces, a large storage room, an individual studio, and a 1-bedroom, self-sufficient housekeeping quarters.

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The Best Kept SecretDubai Marina

Incomparable Marina Living Dubai Marina

AED 4,195,000

AED 2,800,000

Jonathan Gardner | info@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999 | AP1698

Marina C | info@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999 | AP770

Move right into this extraordinary 1,837 Sq.Ft., north-east facing corner unit in what might be Dubai Marina's best kept secret, Marina Tower. Exclusive to Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty, this stunning 3-bedroom, en-suite layout includes a laundry room with adjoining maid’s quarters, which can be used as excellent storage space. Recently renovated, the modern, u-shaped kitchen features German-designed cabinets with interior organisation system, integrated Siemens appliances, and double fridge and freezer.

This spacious 2-bedroom apartment benefits from floor-to-ceiling windows, maximising a great frame of the nearby golf courseand allowing for plenty of light into the reception rooms. Situated on a high floor, this apartment is available for immediate occupancy, and comes with a reserved parking space.

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Inviting Serviced Studio ApartmentDubai Marina

AED 1,647,000Svetlana Gorbach | info@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999 | AP1742

This contemporary apartment is located in the majestic serviced residences of The Address Dubai Marina Hotel. Its charm and individual appeal have been designed to be warm and cool, with modern handpicked amenities, finest fittings, appliances and comfortable furnishings. It offers stunning views of the Marina through floor-to-ceiling windows and from its balcony, and is an ideal purchase for investor or end-user alike.

Refined LivingDubai International Financial Centre

AED 4,600,000Seran Gheorge | info@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999 | AP249

With breathtaking views of Burj Khalifa and the surrounding community, this 2-bedroom apartment with en-suite bathroom is considered among the best apartments in Index Tower, DIFC. The spacious living and dining room that is ideal for entertaining is complemented by a modern-style kitchen with incomparable views.

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Exquisite Beachside RetreatJumeirah Beach Residence

Inspiring Family HomeCulture Village

AED 3,675,000

AED 3,254,888

Filippo Tavernaro | info@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999 | AP317

Jeffrey Gulbrand | info@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999 | AP222

Reside in this incomparable apartment in the prestigious Jumeirah Beach Residences and enjoy the adjacent inviting The Beach Mall with a plethora of shopping and eating outlets. Spanning 1,586 Sq.Ft. built-up area, this property of a very high specification comes with an elegant living-dining area with semi-open kitchen. Offering 2-bedroom apartment, one with fitted dressing room and one with walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom, absolutely perfect retreat.

This exclusive 2-bedroom apartment spans 1,473 Sq.Ft. and has floor-to-ceiling windows throughout that frames a breathtaking views of Dubai Creek. The unrestricted layout comes complete with a fully-equipped, open-plan kitchen, separate laundry room and guest powder room. The master bedroom, with elegant wooden flooring, has an inviting master bathroom split by a transparent wall to add an abundance of natural light and ensure you have Creek views from all corners of your apartment.

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Captivating Golf Course ViewsVictory Heights

AED 12,500,000Negin Vafaei | info@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999 | VI1520

This property is located in the very popular Carmen Village, located in Victory Heights, Dubai Sports City. A beautifully presented 6-bedroom villa, offered to the market in excellent condition throughout. The property benefits from a huge landscaped plot on the golf course and is fully furnished.

Ultimate Golfer's ParadiseJumeirah Golf Estates

AED 10,800,000Christine Park | info@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999 | VI186

This graceful, 5-bedroom Valencia villa greets you with its dramatic triple volume entry tower and elegant lobby, which affords views through to the garden and lake beyond. The ground floor includes the guest bedroom and study room along with the main dining, family room, kitchen and utilities. There are 4 bedrooms on the first floor, all with en-suite bathrooms arranged around a central family room, and a second powder room. This villa has an exceptionally large plot with a spacious side and rear garden, plus a pool.

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Contemporary Fully Serviced StudioDubai Marina

Majestic Resort Style VillaEmirates Hills

Tranquil Full Lake ViewAl Barari

From AED 92,000 - AED 180,000 per annum

AED 1,200,000 per annum

Andrew Burnett | info@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999 |AP675 / AP676

Jackie Johns | info@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999 | VI486

Jannah Place is an industry leading hotel brand that defines the up-market, full-service category in an urban setting. This contemporary designed building has been completed recently and ready for occupation. It includes complimentary wireless Internet is Capitalized access, stylishly integrated and fully equipped kitchen, and easy access to renowned dining and entertainment outlets, plus Dubai Marina Walk and Jumeirah Beach Residence. Meanwhile, the Metro Station is a 2-minute walk.

Located in the prestigious community of Emirates Hills and offering captivating lake views, this exclusive villa offers the most tranquil living experience and benefits from a superb resort-like pool and garden. The interiors are bright and spacious and the current owners have ensured the villa is maintained to the best of conditions internally and externally. Features include a fully-equipped cinema room, spacious dining-kitchen, ample maid's quarters and a fabulous pool and garden.

This uniquely located Camellia villa on the secure and exclusive community of Al Barari is now available for rent. One of only 3 Camellia villas to offer a full lake view, this villa is in a breathtaking location and has to be viewed to be fully appreciated. Other features of this superb property include 5 luxurious bedroom suites all en-suite with Italian fixtures and timber floors, maid quarters with kitchenette, 3 fully secure car garage, and a roof terrace overlooking the lake replete with a washroom and BBQ area. Other facilities include a private swimming pool, spa and plunge pool.

AED 590,000 per annumJohn Thornton | info@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999 | VI651

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GrenadaMt. Cinnamon

Starting from $311,750Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999

Invest a minimum of $311,750 into the extraordinary Mt. Cinnamon in Grenada and get citizenship of Grenada within 60 days, giving you free access to over 110 countries including Schengen* without the need for a visa. Situated on a lush hillside on almost two miles of the white-sand Grand Anse Beach, Mt. Cinnamon is recognised as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The resort hotel, looking towards the historic capital St. George’s, sets the tone for an irresistibly elegant yet intimate relaxed beach hideaway. Truly an island of impossible beauty, stunning scenery, unspoilt beaches and hidden coves. *Grenada has been approved by the European Parliament for inclusion in the Schengen Visa Waiver program and freedom to travel within the Schengen zone visa free is anticipated with a matter of weeks.

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ThailandPhuket

Starting from $290,000 (pre-launch level)Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999

Enjoy a luxurious lifestyle in South East Asia’s best marina complex. Featuring 1 to 2-bedrooms, these prestigious marina apartments are ideal as holiday homes and as investment properties. These low-rise apartment blocks feature twenty units per building, each with its own private rooftop pool and BBQ area. Three-metre high ceilings and a layout that gives the feel of a much larger unit make these very comfortable as well as being ideal as rental units. Stunning 360 degree views are available from the rooftop pools towards the open sea and to the surrounding hills. The central location of the marina provides the most convenient access to major and upscale shopping centres, international schools, international hospitals and world-class golf clubs. Furthermore, beautiful sandy beaches and deserted tropical islands are just a 10-minute boat ride away, accessible by the marina shuttle service.

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United KingdomLondon

Starting from £3,500,000Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999

Rising above the heart of Westminster, The Platinum Collection at 55 Victoria Street comprises 15 exclusive and expansive loft style residences. Poised at the centre of the city, residents are just minutes away from the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. With 1 to 3-bedrooms available, each unique apartment or penthouse benefits from its own private balcony or impressive terrace – providing dramatic views across London’s most iconic landmarks. Featuring 2.9-metre ceiling heights, 5-metre wide floor-to-ceiling windows and generous open-plan living spaces, the apartments offer the ultimate in cutting-edge design and superior finish rarely seen in central London. The complete 55VS lifestyle extends to a number of exclusive residents-only services like the 24-hour concierge, a state-of-the-art gym, communal sky garden that offers an oasis of green space in the city and private car parking spaces.

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The coral islands of the Maldives appear like an unlatched strand of pearls along the Equator, their lustrous sands skimming the shore. These geographic gems divide into 26 atolls, with the northernmost and blissfully remote

Haa Alifu Atoll being home to Dhapparu Island and GHM’s beautiful The Chedi Dhapparu.

Through The Chedi Club Dhapparu’s 40 hotel suites and The Chedi Residences’ 85 private villas that are for sale, GHM brings a near quarter century’s reputation for delivering unsurpassed and entirely heartfelt Asian service. Yet beyond merely offering luxuries, The Chedi Dhapparu elevates the Maldivian island experience to a living art

EVERY DETAIL DEMONSTRATES THE POWER TO MOVE US

form. As with all great art forms, every detail at The Chedi Dhapparu demonstrates the power to move us, provoke us to wonder. Here you’ll find contemporary design artfully blended with indigenous elements by the most visionary talents from around the world.

Scattered over the azure lagoon and along the palm dappled shoreline of the Maldives’ largest inhabitable

isle, you will find The Chedi Residences Dhapparu – 85 spectacular villas for sale. All villas offer peerless comforts under dramatic double height ceilings, designed around seamless in-and-outdoor waterfront living.

These beautiful, one-to-four bedroom villas also herald a new era for the Maldives; they are the first title deeds granted for foreign ownership in the Maldives.

Be the first to call paradise your home.

Foreign ownership in the Maldives is now a reality as the first title deeds are granted

A home in PARADISE

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CHEDI DHAPPARU, MALDIVES

Located on one of the largest inhabitable islands in Haa Alifu Atoll in the north of the MaldivesAn exclusive first – title deeds granted for foreign ownership in the MaldivesFree residency on purchase of villaVilla purchase through offshore entity entitles all directors to residency in the MaldivesNo income taxCovers an area of 55 hectares with 2.3 kilometres of private white sand beach on one side and 3.5 kilometres of clear blue oceanfront on the otherArchitecture and interior design by award-winning practice, Paris-based AW2Managed and operated by GHM (General Hotel Management) under the Chedi brandLifestyle services and amenities: four restaurants, two pool bars, a library and Bar & Cigar Lounge, spa & wellness facilityLighting designers: Flaming Beacon - Melbourne

For further information, call Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty on +971 4 818 4999 or email thechedi@dubaisir.com

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BarbadosPort Ferdinand

Starting from $2,250,000Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999

The magnificent northwest coast of Barbados provides the idyllic setting for one of the finest addresses in the Caribbean, a place of unmatched luxury and lifestyle. Port Ferdinand is an extraordinary collection of spacious homes and world-class amenities, at the heart of which lies one of the Caribbean’s prime marinas. Featuring 82 stunning 2, 3 and 4-bedroom residences and 120 expansive yacht slips, Port Ferdinand is the island’s newest exclusive marina resort community, perfectly situated on a sheltered 16-acre enclave. Residences offer access to a pristine beach, helipad, spa and health club.

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BarbadosSaint Peter's Bay

Starting from $1,900,000Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999

Ideally situated on the northwest coast of the Barbados Riviera, Saint Peter’s Bay features four acres of spacious beachfront enhanced with colourful gardens skillfully landscaped around a 160 Ft. free-form swimming pool. From this prime location, guests and residents have convenient access to experience all Barbados has to offer, both on land and in the surrounding Caribbean Sea. Saint Peter’s Bay features a stunning collection of 3 and 4-bedroom, 2,700 Sq.Ft. to 6,350 Sq.Ft., beachfront homes, penthouses and deluxe penthouses, complemented by an array of amenities and services.

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SpainEstepona

SpainCosta del Sol

€12,000,000

€4,500,000

Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999

Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999

A hugely impressive frontline beach villa designed in an inviting Mediterranean style, this 1,488 Sq.M. property offers generous accommodation over two floors plus a basement/garage. The interior is in a contemporary style and features modern flooring partly inlaid with marble. This villa boasts a spacious entrance hall leading into the huge reception room with wooden beamed ceilings. It features 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, a library, 3 guest cloakrooms, a fully-fitted country style kitchen and huge dining area.

This is an exceptional property that brings an unprecedented concept of luxury to the Costa Del Sol. Situated in the mountains of Manilva, this modern venue was influenced throughout by contemporary design and exceptional quality, offering total tranquility and incomparable panoramic views of the coast, as far as Marbella and the Moroccan Atlas Mountains. Stationed on a 4,000 Sq.M. plot, this luxurious property is fully air-conditioned and offers 9 spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.

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SpainSotogrande

€6,500,000 Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999

Standing in the finest area of Sotogrande Alto, this elegant, modern villa is to be built with the highest quality materials on a plot of 9,000 Sq.M. This exquisite house offers a large hall that leads you, by a wide corridor flanked by two charming patios, to a superb lounge with an enormous terrace on each side. The lounge is connected to the living room on one side and to a wonderful, and modern, fully-equipped kitchen. It has 9 bedrooms, all en-suite, and also includes a cinema room and heated pool.

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SpainMadrid

€3,300,000 Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999

A unique luxury home in the best area of Ciudalcampo, this house is designed as an island on a lake of volcanic rock that surrounds it completely. It’s elevated position allows panoramic views and provides great tranquility. With high security windows that disappear into the ground through a sophisticated hydraulic system that provides natural light during the day, this home spans a built-up area of 850 Sq.M and stands on 3,500 Sq.M. of land. It has 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and a wealth of other incredible features.

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IndiaGurgaon

IndiaGurgaon

Starting from $2,190,787

Price starts at $486,841

Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999

Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999

A complete, integrated community that makes the transition from open landscape to urban street, the Ireo Grand Hyatt Residences is an unparalleled collection of homes that form part of the Grand Hyatt Hotel & Spa, replete with state-of-the-art offices and unique retail and entertainment hubs. Designed by world-renowned architectural firm Foster + Partners with interiors by Tony Chi, these limited edition apartments comprise 4,625 Sq.Ft to 8,500 Sq.Ft., and each feature an intelligent home automation control system.

Spread over 51 acres, the discreet Puri Diplomatic Green Villas span 8,000 Sq.Ft. to 8,700 Sq.Ft. with additonal lawns and terraced garden. The project has five-tier security system and gold-standard smart home automation. Architecture was artfully designed by internationally-acclaimed, award-winning architect ARCOP, while the landscaping and water bodies were designed by M. Paul Friedberg and S.Bose. Diplomatic Greens is located only 15 minutes away from Delhi International Airport.

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FranceParis

USAFlorida

Price upon request

$62,500,000

Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999

Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999

A rare 360 degree view of Paris is the unique feature of this amazing 230 Sq.M. penthouse which is housed at the top of an ancient building, with its 300 Sq.M. terrace facing the Eiffel Tower. This two level property features an entrance hall, a living room complete with wooden floor and fireplaces, a study room, an open-plan kitchen, an additional living room with a dining room, and a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom.

This luxurious, Bahamian-inspired estate was designed and custom-built in 2010 by international superstar Celine Dion for family. Located on the exclusive Jupiter Island, this 5.5-acre property, with over 415 linear feet on the Atlantic Ocean, is being sold turn-key. The property is comprised of the main residence and 5 individual pavilions including a double 4-bedroom guest house (for a total of 8 bedrooms), a tennis house and simulated golf range, 3 seperate pools and a beach house with a sleeping loft and massage room.

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USAOahu, Hawaii

$8,800,000Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999

Offering captivating views of Waikiki and downtown Honolulu to the Koolau Mountains, Hale Na Kiawe O Leahi, situated on the slopes of Diamond Head, is blessed with serenity and grandeur. Approximately 55,300 Sq.Ft. of external and internal space, this warm, elegant home is made up of 9 bedrooms and 7 (plus 2 half-sized) bathrooms. Apart from specially designed lighting and sound system, this property comes equipped with a wine cellar, a delightful vegetable and herb garden and a welcoming swimming pool.

USAFlorida

$7,250,000Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999

Own this one-and-only, two-storey double unit duplex in The Ritz Carlton Residences. With 6 bedrooms plus 6-full and 2-half-sized bathrooms, this 7,210 Sq.Ft property has a huge balcony and top-of-the-line appliances and finishing throughout. Enjoy the fabulous ocean and Intracoastal views from this one-of-a-kind unit and experience ocean front living coupled with the fabulous amenities and services only The Ritz Carlton can offer.

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USANew York

USABoston

$14,500,000

$4,250,000

Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999

Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999

An inviting residence in a northeast corner of Central Park, here you can enjoy a view of the park from every room. This 2,110 Sq.Ft. home was renovated and designed by Tara Bernerd with natural and exotic elements throughout. One enters into the grand gallery, with its oak flooring inset with cordovan leather tiles custom made by Alma Home in London. The large master bedroom suite offers splendid park views and a luxurious master bathroom with limestone and chocolate marble.

This captivating 3-bedroom luxury condo is available at The Ritz Carlton Boston. It offers sprawling, panoramic views of the Charles River, Boston Common, Public Gardens and all of downtown Boston. Features include a stunning living and dining room with white Carrara marble stone flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows in all rooms, a chef's kitchen equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry and separate eat-in area. Residents also have full access to the amenities at The Ritz Carlton Boston.

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CanadaToronto

BermudaPembroke

$3,595,000

$18,500,000

Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999

Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999

Gracious and beautifully proportioned, this classic 6-bedroom family home is uniquely situated on a broad, expansive lot close to Rosedale Park, on one of North Rosedale's most coveted streets. Incredible natural light fills the exquisite gourmet kitchen, which has a separate formal dining room. This property is inviting throughout with sophisticated landscaping, and includes a large backyard swimming pool perfect for entertaining. At approximately 4,850 Sq.Ft., this is an incomparable Rosedale family home.

Live the dream. Berth your boat alongside one of 2 private docks at this exquisite waterfront estate and enjoy your private vantage point overlooking sailing regattas and yachts entering Hamilton Harbour's Two Rock Passage. 'Seaforth', boasts 12,000 Sq.Ft. impressive living space on over 1.50 acres of beautifully manicured grounds. This spectacular home is located in one of the most prominent neighborhoods within close proximity to the City of Hamilton.

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Selva Middle East L.L.C. Sheikh Zayed Road North, Exit 46, Building 2020 nearby Oasis Centre, DubaiT +971 4 3411933 — F +971 4 3411799 info@selva-me.aewww.selva-me.ae

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