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As we leave 2014 and head into the New Year, now is the time to take stock of your property portfolio and the current market analysis, which will continue to experience healthy growth across the Emirates, especially in the residential villa sector.

One location that will never lose its lustre is the idyllic Palm Jumeirah. We have a diverse selection of exclusive properties for sale on this unique isle to suit all tastes and budgets, from page 52.

Elsewhere in this issue, we head to London and delve into the polished aesthetic of interior design duo Lawson Robb, and find out why the former star designer at Harrods has branched out on her own. We also take a step back in time with Audrey Hepburn through a new photographic tome of her life, and then jump to the future with the next generation of designers to emerge from the Emirates, with designs that pay homage to their heritage.

I hope you find many inspiring ideas in this issue, to take you forward into a prosperous New Year.

Billy RautenbachManaging DirectorDubai Sotheby’s International Realty

BILLY’S MUST-SEE EXTRAORDINARY PROPERTIES IN THIS ISSUE

1. Graceful Villa With Cityscape Views, Jumeirah Islands, AED12,221,000.Page 52.

2. The Palm’s Architectural Gem, Palm Jumeirah, from AED4,900,000.Page 57.

3. Waterfront Turn-Key Signature Villa, Palm Jumeirah, AED32,000,000.Page 62.

4. Canal Cove Townhouse, Palm Jumeirah, AED9,000,000.Page 63.

5. Elegant And Captivating Penthouse, Dubai Marina, AED8,870,000.Page 64.

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08|ReceptionLuxurious interior ideas and sophisticated lifestyle news

13|Style HunterAvant-garde accessories and classic games tables reinvented

19|Mixing It UpHarrods’ former head of interior design Sara Cosgrove talks shop

24|The Emirates Is EmergingA celebration of the UAE’s diverse design talent

28|King Of Crystal250 years on and Baccarat continues to glisten

32|Anything Is PossibleA creative collision takes place at one plush London home

42|Road ThrillUnder the bonnet of the new Audi R8 LMX

44|Capturing The Past175 years of photography is at the centre of one upcoming auction

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52|UAE PropertyListingsLooking for the perfect home in the UAE? How does a triplex penthouse apartment in a five-star hotel or serene garden home on the iconic Palm Jumeirah sound?

68|InternationalProperty ListingsWhether you’re looking for a new home, second home or holiday home, we’ve rounded up the most luxurious properties for sale around the world

36|There’s SomethingAbout AudreyA new coffee-table book celebrates the life of an icon

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Wish upon a chairHans Wegner has received a lot of birthday wishes, and they’re yet to cease. Three powerhouses have come together to celebrate the iconic master chairmaker. With 2014 marking the Dane’s posthumous centenary, his chair designs have been celebrated across the world. Most recently, Paul Smith, Kvadrat Maharam and Carl Hansen & Søn launched a limited edition capsule collection in Dubai that pays homage to Wegner’s classic chairs, including Wishbone and Shell. carlhansen.com

> Petrolheads have something to rev about with the latest furniture collection from Lamborghini Casa. Live life in the luxe lane with a new range of leather sofas in ice-white, latte and garnet. lamborghini-casa.it

> Arguably the Middle East’s most popular female designer, Nada Debs’ contemporary furniture designs have become pioneers for the modern home. One of her most recent works saw her collaborate with Kartell and S*uce to redesign Ferruccio Laviani's iconic Bourgie table lamp for its 10th anniversary. Debs, famous for quirky simplicity, came up with Catching Light, so-called for the neon-green net capturing the silver lamp. Kartell invited 10 designers from the Middle East to reinterpret the lamp for its autumn tour, following in the footsteps of Nendo, Stark and Urquiola (to name a few) who redesigned the lamp for the summer tour earlier in the year. nadadebs.com

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Melting ice, blossoming flowers and glass forests – these are just some of the landmark lighting

installations Lasvit has pioneered since its inception just seven years ago.

Its latest piece, ‘Couture’ by Blanka Matragi, recently made its international debut at Dubai’s luxurious Downtown Design exhibition. The bespoke glass lighting sculpture celebrates the Czech fashion designer’s work, with a double-layered fishtail chandelier.

“First and foremost glass is the most important element in our work,” says Lasvit founder Leon Jakimič. “But we have four other key principles that combine together: craftsmanship – so it is more like a piece of art and can never be replicated – plus design, poetry and technology.”

The company also premiered its latest

technological innovation at the show, a kinetic lighting installation that stunned visitors with an opening and closing flower-shaped chandelier.

“Alice is our most impressive piece to date,” enthuses Jakimič. “The designer, Petra Krausova, individually hand-blew each petal 60cm thick, which is pretty much as thick as you can blow glass. You can see movement not just vertically but also horizontally, from 18 cerebral engines that each support three or four components in the design. It can also be remotely controlled via your iPhone or iPad, and move to 10 different choreographies, or synchronise to background music.

“I consider our pieces to be luxury products, and to achieve that we have to have authenticity, which relates to the region and its craftsmanship. Bohemia, where we are based in the Czech Republic, is a region with a glass tradition more than 1,000-years-old – it’s the second oldest after Murano.”

While Lasvit has made a name for itself in the lighting world in recent years, Jakimič is from a long line of glass specialists who all grew up and forged careers in Bohemia. Due to its varied chemical compositions, Bohemia glass has more lustre and shine in comparison to its Italian counterpart.

"‘Bohemian perfection’ is our company’s ethos because it’s a play on words,” continues Jakimič. “‘Bohemian’ relates to Bohemia in Czech Republic and our creative thinking, mixed with our quest for perfection and precise craftsmanship. Of the 350 people employed by Lasvit half are bohemians and half are perfectionists; it is challenging to manage such a group of people but also the only way to maximise the potential of our carefree yet precise approach to design.

“Our works are not just lighting fixtures but also art pieces and installations in three-dimensional form. You’ll find them in the most impressive environments around the world.” lasvit.com

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What does Poliform’s tagline ‘My Life Design Stories’ signify?This shows that at the back of what you see in the bedroom or the kitchen, for example, there is a big company that’s working there. Poliform doesn’t just make specified products but also collections that produce everything for the house, and this is seen as an exception in Italy because we have so many companies that specialise in sofas or they specialise in kitchens or the living room, the bedroom or accessories, so we offer a 360-degree service. So My Life Design Stories is a way of saying, ‘before it was only my life but now there are

different stories,’ because in these varied collections we can offer different finishes and designs so nothing is ever the same for the end user. How are tastes in the UAE different to other countries?Poliform works with over 100 countries so we are distributed more or less everywhere and we see the customer is different from country to country. In the Emirates, this is where the product has to be important and classical – compared to other markets where there is more demand for minimal products.

That’s a lot of countries… How do your designs cater to so many differentmarkets?We are a high target company with very high quality products and a particular design style, so whether the shop is in New York or Sydney or Dubai our goal is to keep our personality, so we don’t change that. However, different finishes change the taste of the design. For each customer we consider the bespoke elements in the finishes: the kind of wood of the walk-in closet or leather of a chair, so what was originally traditional has become more modern. For example, the Santa Monica

Design for LifeIn Residence talks to export manager Franco Galli to find out why the luxury Italian furniture company is shifting focus

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armchair, one of our bestsellers designed by Jean-Marie Massaud, is produced with leathers and fabrics, and on top of that different levels of fabrics and different kinds of leather. Poliform can satisfy a young guy who wants to furnish his house with a modern closet, or a person who is 60-years-old who likes good fitting furniture but wants a more classic wood like walnut, and a clear colour like white or cream.

Why are Italian brands such as yours popular in the UAE?In the furniture market a product that is ‘Made in Italy’ is considered to be at the very top. There is an area in Italy called Brianza, where we are based, where there are a lot of companies that are well known in the world as representing Made in Italy very well. Here in the north of Italy this group of companies work with the most important architects around the world (like Jean-Marie Massaud). On top of this we are also interested in the production, technology and automisation

of manufacturing to help the product maintain its position at the top.

How has the company grown in recent years?We have to say that throughout the world we are having much

success. If you see Poliform – or any of these companies from Brianza – we are in the most beautiful shops in the most important streets in the best cities, all around the world. We have consistently experienced between 8 per cent and 10 per cent growth every year, and in the last five, six and seven years we have doubled this. How will the company continue to grow?Like the last two years, the next two will focus on increasing the amount of loose furniture, such as sofas, armchairs, coffee tables and side tables. Poliform has been very well known for many years as a producer of systems, such as wardrobe, kitchen and living room systems, however, the architects that we collaborate with tell us more and more that they want loose furniture, so we are having a lot of success

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with this. Now our production ratio is 60 per cent systems and 40 per cent loose furniture. Five years ago it was 80:20. Our goal is to be 40:60 because loose furniture is simpler than systems. Imagine you deliver custom-made walk-in wardrobes or bespoke kitchens from Italy to America, or Japan or Sydney, and they have to be installed as well – that is not as easy as shipping loose furniture.

How do you make things easier for your international clients?Well, on the other side we have our long-term partners like Obegi in Dubai who we trust to sell and install our systems. They are able to go to the site and take perfect dimensions for our team in Italy to make accordingly, and then Obegi will oversee installation for us back in the UAE. We came to the country over a decade ago because we were developing our international presence and we wanted to sell in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as we knew there was a market there for us. We cannot do without Obegi because we specialise in production, not distribution. So it is important that we have a local partner.

So Poliform sees much demand from Dubai and Abu Dhabi?Yes, we do. We still have some difficulties but it is a market where we see a lot of potential. When you think how much we are doing and how much we can do in a city with so much building… But we have to consider our design and style and the market here is different to others, such as Europe, for example. However, the possibilities are growing, which is why we are opening our new shop with Obegi near Burj Al Arab. www.poliform.it

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Style hunterDECEMBER / JANUARY

Welcome in the New Year with these stunning collections

Keep Calm and Play On“Calma e Gesso”, the phrase that originated from the world of Italian billiards, reprises its role in this luxurious reinvention of a classic. BD Collection and Adriano Design have teamed up to create the luxury design brand Calma e Gesso and its distinctive crystal glass games tables, which represent Made in Italy to perfection. Its signature table tennis and snooker tables showcase a happy marriage of sleek Italian style, high-quality craftsmanship and technological innovation. calmaegesso.com

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Be a shade braverResidents in the GCC are renowned for their love of beige. In the garden its camouflage qualities are a sensible option: unsightly dust marks remain hidden and there’s comfort to be had with blending into the surrounding desertscape – like a basic instinct to hide and survive. There’s good news for those who prefer to stand out from the crowd, as garden furniture is set to get a few shades braver this winter. Bright floral accessories will compete with your frangipanis and petunias; turquoise upholstery is perfect by the pool; and monochrome furniture will make a statement on the patio. Pictured is Varaschin’s Chapeau range, courtesy of Finasi. finasi.ae

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New Cities to exploreTravel across the continents when you step inside Cities, an eclectic boutique bustling with creative wares from Middle Eastern and international designers. Collectors can cast a discerning eye on modern furniture and artwork from the likes of Alain Solomon, Ito Kish and Rometti, while enthusiasts will enjoy contemporary pieces and avant-garde accessories from an international range of emerging talent, hand-picked from leading design exhibitions around the world. The unique bazaar has been a runaway success since its launch in Riyadh KSA eight years ago, and demand from Dubai-based clients has recently lured it to The Galleria mall in Jumeirah. citiesdubai.com

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A roaring successCelebrate 20 years of Jonathan Adler with his luxurious yet light-hearted new collection with Neiman Marcus. The American brings safari chic to life with a whimsical range of home accessories, from golden elephant bowls to tribal cushions. In Residence loves the geometric giraffe-topped trinket boxes, colourful zebra-print bath mats, plump brass elephants proffering their trunks as salt and pepper flutes, and swirling malachite vases sitting majestically on side tables. Adler, who was introduced to pottery at summer camp at the tender age of 12, has kept a childlike enjoyment to his design aesthetic, following his belief that the things in your home should make you happy. neimanmarcus.com/en-ae

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Sir Paul Smith has moved away from his signature stripe aesthetic with a beautiful limited edition Oriental Birds design for The Rug Company. Smith is one of many illustrious designers that have been enticed by The Rug Company over the years, infusing its textiles with fashionable details, colours and motifs. In what is the company’s finest rug to date, Oriental

Birds took almost a year to make and celebrates exceptional craftsmanship. The rug is entirely handmade from the finest hand-spun Tibetan wool and silk yarns, with Nepalese weavers using their extraordinary skills to individually lace 300 knots per square inch, in order to achieve the most delicate details in the feathers and petals. “Design for the home

has changed significantly over time,” says Smith. “When we come to rugs, previously they would have been in very solid colours and now they take a lot of references from chinoiserie and elegant styling. The Oriental Birds rug has wonderful rich colours and a sense of the Orient that feels completely relevant to today.” therugcompany.com/int

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Harrods’ former interior design wunderkind Sara Cosgrove has branched out on her own. In Residence caught up with her to talk trends, challenges and her love of the Middle East

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In less than a decade, interior designer Sara Cosgrove has achieved more than most dream of in a lifetime. She’s worked for some of the most respected names in the business, tackled one of the world’s most prestigious design

briefs, established the interior design business for a world-renowned department store, and, most recently, founded her own luxury design consultancy. Unsurprisingly, she struggles to name her career highlight. “I fall in love with different projects for different reasons and every single project brings something new in terms of learning and design,” she says in her soft Irish lilt.

While Cosgrove’s interiors are as polished as the designer herself, she also loves to let go. “I have quite a flexible approach to design,” she says. “For me, every property tells a story. I love layered, textured design that doesn’t take itself too seriously.” She recounts a recent penthouse development in London’s fashionable Chelsea. “I was really able to show my style, using lots of colour and pattern and really mix the materials. I used lots of my favourite colours like purples, teals, whites and greys and added metallic accents. It was a lot of fun.”

Cosgrove discovered her talent for interior design almost by accident while studying at Trinity College Dublin. “My parents are quite traditional and they

wanted me to do what they called a ‘grown-up’ career, so I studied a classic art degree,” she says. To satisfy her creative side, she also studied fashion design at night, which led to an internship with designer John Rocha. When Rocha branched out into interior and architectural design, Cosgrove readily got involved. “That’s when I realised interiors were my real passion,” she says. She moved to London to train at the prestigious KLC School of Design, before joining luxury lifestyle brand Allegra Hicks as an assistant interior designer in 2005.

Cosgrove soon moved on to Helen Green Design, eventually leading a team on various high-profile projects including the spectacular Nero super yacht. Working on such a detail-driven project created its own challenges. “There are so many technical elements that go into designing a yacht itself and, with the interior,

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most expensive residential development, before joining Harrods in 2009. During her tenure at the Knightsbridge store, she was responsible for developing The Studio, a bespoke interiors service that caters to every whim, whether it’s Lalique crystal staircase balustrades or a set of framed, autographed football shirts. “I had an incredible time at Harrods. I was there for just over five years and managed to work on so many projects in the UK and internationally,” she says. “A brand like Harrods has so much international recognition and is really driven to deliver for the client.”

Cosgrove is equally driven, establishing her own design studio earlier this year with offices in Dublin and London. The firm specialises in luxury commercial and residential interior design, as well as product design, for discerning clients scattered around the world. “I’ve done a

you’ve got to be really methodical. Every single item is designed and weighed, so in the bathrooms you might want to put marble everywhere, but you may not be able to,” she explains. “Most people who commission a super yacht are really looking for their own island, their own escape, so it’s fun developing something

they wouldn’t have anywhere else, but you’ve always got to think about the technical aspects of design, as well as the beautiful aesthetic.”

Cosgrove’s next role was at Candy & Candy, where she oversaw the design for One Hyde Park, billed as the world’s

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lot of work in the Middle East, including Dubai, Oman and Doha, and it’s a region that I really enjoy working in,” she says. “I finished a beautiful big house overlooking Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi last summer and it was absolutely fabulous working with the clients, who were a really lovely family.”

As interior themes and trends become increasingly global, Cosgrove says regional tastes tend to give way to designs that are more universal in appeal, reflecting the international lifestyle of her clients, but no less individual. “I think people, no matter where they’re from, have their own view

of what home is, or what their project should look like,” she muses. “There’s going to be cultural nuances here and there, but actually I find it’s not so much about the culture, it’s about the people, the individual. And now we’re such a global world – everyone’s on the Internet and travelling all the time, staying in Paris, London, New York – and there’s so much exposure that there are similarities across the board, especially at the high level.”

In search of inspiration and trends, Cosgrove travels widely, attending design fairs and meeting with suppliers and other creatives. What’s caught her eye recently at the major shows? “In Paris, the furniture company Frato had a beautiful collection, very elegant and tailored. We also saw a lot of very interesting finishes and a lot of emphasis on material, which I thought was beautiful,” she says. “In London, we saw a lot of craftsmanship, heritage and a real emphasis on handcrafted goods. For example, De Gournay, an amazing hand-painted paneling company, had some beautiful new additions. And in New York, there was a lot of pattern and print, and print on print, so you could see a real trend towards maximalism styling where ‘more is more’. Diane von Furstenberg has just launched a new fabric collection with Kravet, which was really quite wild and fun.”

“But,” she continues, ”I think, at this moment in time, the real direction is all

about soft curation and putting together a mix of mid-century modern, antique, contemporary and custom – people are really wanting to stamp their personalities on their interiors and I think, more and more, the design brands and furniture houses are listening to that.” The brands she likes to work with “changes day-to-day”, she admits. “I love working with Donghia, one of my favourite furniture brands, and Rubelli fabrics from Italy. I also love doing custom pieces and I work with a fantastic company in the UK called Christopher Clarke. In terms of lighting, I love everything from Porta Romana to stunning Baccarat chandeliers.”

And, finally, I can’t help but ask the woman who makes other people’s property

wishes come true what her own dream project would be. “My own mansion,” she says, after a moment or two. “Where? It would have to be in Dublin. In Ireland we have a lot of beautiful old period houses and I think working with the stunning architecture, the beautiful old moldings and fireplaces, then bringing in contemporary twists with big kitchen-cum-living spaces, and working with beautiful art, curating antiques but then mixing them up with really comfortable upholstery… really just what I love, which is layering and bringing in lots of personality and character to a room.” It sounds pretty perfect to me. To consult Sara Cosgrove Design for your own project, visit saracosgrove.com

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It’s not just famous designers who get their work recognised all over the world. Local designers new to the industry are getting picked up by the international press, exhibition organisers and the design literati who know talent when they see it. Here, In Residence celebrates both established and emerging design talent in the Emirates.

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LociFive months ago nobody had every heard of Khatt by Loci. It didn’t exist. Since then, however, the entrepreneurial idea has been born, made, patented and then showcased at Dubai’s most luxurious – and international – design exhibition, Downtown Design, and is causing a stir amongst designers and fashionistas alike.

Khatt is a clothes hanger like no other. Designed for the local dress code, the stand expertly holds the kandura, ghutra, abaya and sheilah that Emiratis wear on a daily basis. That’s why this design is so remarkable – it caters to a daily need, yet one that has never been met before.

“Everyone is using hangers that are coming from a foreign supplier and not specifically designed for local dress, so there was a big gap in the market for this product,” says Hani Fallaha, one half of the Jordanian-Emirati duo that co-founded Loci and co-designed Khatt.

“With Khatt you can hang three abayas on it without any folding; you have lots of space to hang the ghutra; and you have a tray where you can put your mobile, keys and perfume. We also wanted a design that is elegant yet simple so you can place it in the living room, bedroom or majlis.”

While Jordanian Fallaha demonstrates Khatt dressed in dark jeans and a black shirt, it’s his Emirati business partner Hamad Khoory who knows what a difference such a product will make in the UAE. The duo launched Loci, an architecture and design practice based in Business Bay, three years ago and Khatt is their first foray into product design. It won’t be their last though, and they already have plans to launch a series of regional wardrobe systems in the Khatt collection.

Designed and made in the UAE, Khatt harnesses local materials, customs and traditions as well as the dress code. It has a minimalist approach, made from wood, leather and brushed stainless steel, which comes together thanks to the skilled artisans in joineries in Al Quoz.

“There are good platforms for emerging designers and locally made products here, and support from local businesses,” says Fallaha. “The international market is taking notice of regional designers, and hopefully it will be even more responsive in the next couple of years.”

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The Emirati fine-artist-turned-furniture designer debuted her first concept earlier this year and has already won a tonne of admirers, both in Dubai and further afield – 4,366 miles away to be exact.

Earlier this year the talented mother-of-two launched her Braided seating collection at Design Days Dubai and it’s since been showcased across the UAE and in London. With neon green upholstery, a mysteriously seamless design, contemporary look and local angle, her chairs and sofas are eye-catching, tactile and intriguing.

“The response from Design Days was amazing,” recalls Saeed. “People were really interested in how it was made and the concept behind it; how we used materials and manufacturing from within the region to create these pieces and that manufacturing furniture is actually possible here.”

After the event, Dubai Design District (d3) commissioned Braided to be displayed at Cityscape’s exhibition in the city, and

started the ball rolling towards showcasing at the Wallpaper* Middle East Revealed exhibition in London six months later. Here, she rubbed shoulders with Middle East design icons, such as Nada Debs and Khalid Shafar, across a two-week festival of design.

“At Cityscape, Braided was actually used as a sofa rather than a design piece and the fact that people were sitting on it and using it was great,” she comments. “The design is inspired by my childhood memories of my mother braiding my hair, and when I spoke about this in London people couldn’t see how it is so cultural and traditional because it is also very contemporary, which is amazing for me.

“The international audiences, who aren’t so familiar with Middle East design, were surprised and interested and I felt it opened up their eyes to the region and the business opportunities here. It is amazing that the Middle East is starting to have a design voice and the opportunities are so fantastic at the moment.”

Throughout all this, the designer has been supported by the art organisation Tashkeel and by small upholstery factories in Al Quoz. Braided is created from ‘tubes’ of cotton filled with lightweight synthetic material, upholstered in a traditional way onto a wooden frame. It’s a time-consuming process, which is essential for the high-quality, international standards Saeed wants to achieve.

“The set of parameters that designers have to respond to in terms of the environment, use of materials and traditions are completely different in the Middle East [compared to the West and East],” reflects Anabelle de Gersigny, strategy and partnership development manager at Tashkeel. “There are also some parts of Emirati heritage and from the wider region that remain unknown to the outsider and untapped, so it’s exciting to see designers on our programme really harness these and shed light on age-old processes and designs that reflect and build on the past.”

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Khalid ShafarOne of the country’s well known names on the design scene, Khalid Shafar, hasn’t forgotten his humble beginnings as a first-time designer. In between exhibitions, solo shows and commissions he is also an inspiration for those relatively new to their burgeoning career, like Latifa Saeed. The Dubai-born designer is staying true to his roots, holding workshops and mentoring exhibitors at Design Days 2015.

“It is such a privilege to have him speak to us and explain the scene,” comments Saaed. “This industry is not just about designing, it’s also about the press, the business, exhibiting, marketing, finances… When someone has been there and tried it they can give you their insight, which makes it easier.”

In the last few years Shafar has travelled the world as a guest designer and speaker. More recently, Kartell asked Shafar and nine other regional designers to reinterpret Ferruccio Laviani’s iconic Bourgie table lamp, as part of a worldwide tour. Commissions like his quirky Headless Horse cabinet for Moissonnier (which reinvented the classic cabinet with the saddles and uniforms – not to mention tails – of Godolphin’s famous racing horses, Dubai Millennium and Rewilding), and his collaboration with Carwan Gallery (which saw him create a chair harnessing the country’s rich pearl industry) have earned him this international reputation. Nevertheless, Shafar wasn’t always in this profession.

“It was always my long-term personal and professional goal to be a designer but marketing was my first career choice,” says the designer, whose Kasa showroom can be found in Ras Al Khor. “Academically, I am a combination of both disciplines. To design furniture was a passion I developed while doing my interior design degree but I don’t regret my corporate life at all. It taught me discipline, management skills and leadership.

“My vision is to document the history of UAE design through my creations and preserve its culture and heritage through my designs and the stories they tell. To put the UAE in general, and Dubai specifically, on the global design map – local voices are important to deliver such messages and my mission is to lead this driving force.”

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As Baccarat celebrates 250 years of virtuosity in glass, we explore the history of the world’s most celebrated crystal maker

KING OF CRYSTAL

The soft hum of conversation and gentle clink of crystal has been the backdrop to elaborate banquets and intimate dinner parties for centuries. At the centre of such

celebrations is Baccarat, the world’s finest crystal ware. It has shone at banquets at the Elysée Palace since the late 19th century, with champagne flutes from the Juvisy stemware set, and at dinner parties held by Aristotle Onassis on his yacht, with goblets engraved with the legendary shipping magnate’s initials.

Established in 1764 by decree of King Louis XV, Baccarat is renowned for its sparkle, craftsmanship and refined elegance. To mark its 250th anniversary,

the French maison has produced a sumptuous new coffee-table tome. Published by Rizzoli and authored by Laurence Benaïm and Murray Moss, the book features 400 photographs and previously unpublished drawings from the archives, showcasing over 300 pieces, including sublime works of art from the 19th century and cutting-edge contemporary interpretations.

The maison has also launched an extensive retrospective at the Petit Palais museum in Paris, which allows design aficionados to witness the creations first-hand. Some 500 pieces are on display, mostly from Baccarat’s own private collection and rounded off by loans from the collections of the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay and Louis XV’s Château de Compiègne, among others. Highlights

include a series of majestic chandeliers, the most monumental of them gleaming, quite fittingly, with 250 lights.

Both projects are lavish tributes to a brand whose history mirrors that of French craftsmanship, technological progress and passion for excellence. Originally established as a glassworks in the village of Baccarat in the Lorraine region of eastern France, the company produced windowpanes and mirrors until 1816 when industrialist Aimé-Gabriel d’Artigues transformed it into a crystal glassworks.

Baccarat received its first royal commission in 1823 when Louis XVIII ordered a bespoke set of stemware. Kings Charles X and Louis-Philippe would soon follow suit. The Harcourt service, commissioned by Louis-Philippe in 1840, was inspired by a ceremonial chalice and

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engraved with the king’s monogram. The timeless shape and flat facet cut which magnifies the light in the crystal has made it the brand’s emblem and an international bestseller.

As kings, maharajas, tsars and sultans discovered the beauty of Baccarat during their grand tours of Europe, royal households around the world also commissioned glittering pieces, from furniture for Indian maharajahs to majestic chandeliers for the Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul, earning Baccarat the nickname the ‘cristal des rois’ (‘crystal of kings’).

The Great Exhibitions in Paris, meanwhile, provided an opportunity for Baccarat to dazzle the public. In 1855, among the monumental creations displayed were two towering vases of white agate ‘pâte-de-riz’ glass with vegetable motifs in chrysoprase agate glass, which earned Baccarat the Grand Medal of Honour in the glassware and ceramics category.

For the 1867 fair, Baccarat created the Simon vases, twin pieces whose decoration was inspired by the works of the painter Charles-Joseph Natoire. They represented an entire year of painstaking labour for the master engraver Jean-Baptiste Simon and remain the only Baccarat pieces signed by the craftsman who created them.

At the 1878 exhibition, meanwhile, Baccarat presented an extravagant candelabra made with 3,320 pieces of crystal. It later became known as the ‘Tsar’s

candelabra’ after it caught the eye of Tsar Nicholas II in 1896, who then ordered electrified versions for his palaces in St Petersburg. The ‘Russian furnace’ was constructed the same year, dedicated to making crystal for the Imperial Court.

Exports continued to grow throughout the 1880s, as Baccarat opened branches in India, Cuba, Argentina, Japan, Uruguay and Mexico City. Back home, in 1889 French President Émile Loubet selected the Juvisy stemware, with its flowing lozenge cut pattern decorated with a medallion engraved with the initials RF (for République Française), to adorn state banquets at the Elysée Palace, and it is still used to this day.

The new century brought bold changes for the brand. In 1907, Baccarat became the first crystal glassworks to create perfume bottles for companies such as Coty, Guerlain, Houbigant and Bourgeois. The most significant moment, however, would prove to be the arrival of Georges Chevalier, a graduate of the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, in 1916. Promoted to artistic director in

the 1920s – a position he held until the 1970s – Chevalier revolutionised Baccarat, modernising its look with pieces like the Jets d’Eau service and designing the first jewellery collection, the Louxor.

In the 1990s, the centuries-old firm began to collaborate with renowned designers such as Mathias, who created the first Rencontres collection, which was hugely successful. The next decade saw the maison expand its creative collaborations with artists such as modern design heavyweight Philippe Starck and fashion designer Kenzo Takada, and open its first lighting showroom in the Middle East in Dubai in 2013.

This year, as a tribute to its legendary artistic director, the maison has reissued several of Chevalier’s pieces, including the Cordon vase and Sun Clock, while jewellery designer Elie Top – a fan of Chevalier’s “uncluttered, radical style” – has reimagined the Louxor collection. Featuring a necklace that can be transformed into a tiara, a ring and earrings, the collection pays homage to Baccarat’s hallmark red, which is obtained

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by the gradual fusion of clear crystal and 24-carat gold powder. It also highlights the expertise of Baccarat’s craftsmen, with the necklace taking more than 80 hours to complete.

In another nod to Chevalier’s genius, the maison has launched its first fragrance for eight years, Rouge 540, so-called because 540°C is the temperature molten crystal has to reach to transform into the brand’s signature colour. Based on a 1942 Chevalier design, creating a single diamond-cut bottle involves the work of around 20 craftsmen including three glassblowers, one cutter and three gilders. Appropriately, only 250 bottles will be created, priced at $4,800 for 100ml.

This anniversary year also marks a new chapter for the brand, with the opening of the first Baccarat Hotel & Residences in New York in Q4 this year. Located across

from MoMA, just off Fifth Avenue, 114 elegant guest rooms and 60 glamorous residences feature classic and reinvented pieces from the Baccarat collection, alongside contemporary art and Gilles et Boissier-designed interiors.

Yet, as always, it is the master craftsmen who remain at the heart of Baccarat. From father to son, generations of glassmakers, cutters, engravers and gilders have succeeded one another in the furnace rooms. Today, the Maître d’Art and his team of 22 ‘Meilleurs ouvriers de France’ (‘Best French Craftsmen’) are tasked with ensuring the unique art de vivre à la française, intimately linked to the Baccarat signature, lives on.Baccarat: Two Hundred and Fifty Years is available now from Rizzoli. Baccarat: The Legend of Crystal is on show at the Petit Palais until January 4. rizzoliusa.com

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When an art-collecting homeowner in London’s Holland Park called upon design studio Lawson Robb to create an interior that was “modern,

eclectic and personal”, the results were bound to be remarkable. “The design brief was to enhance the interior architecture as much as it was to coordinate the fine artworks,” says Lawson Robb co-founder, Alix Lawson. “The house is the home of a private client who has travelled extensively. As such, their home was to be a backdrop, giving space and platform to their international artworks [masterpieces by both established and emerging contemporary artists such as Iranian painter Bita Vakili and Syrian artist Diana Al-Hadid] referencing their international experiences. As a result, textures and themes are varied yet carefully coordinated, blending lacquered surfaces with granular texture, linear and geometric shapes with curves and crescents.”

In terms of colourways, Lawson, and fellow co-founder Charlotte Robb, kept it simple and incorporated elements from said collection, with tailor-made furnishings offsetting the striking tones of the wall-mounted paintings perfectly. “Because the artwork was so colourful, we used relatively neutral, but layered textures and finishes within that,” says Lawson. “We had to pay particular attention to the movement of the sun around the house and position the artwork accordingly so as to be out of harmful direct rays and also away from direct view.”

Principal materials included wool silk fabrics, lacquer, mirror, and natural textures such as wood and marble. “The softness of velvets and silks were paired

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with honed stone flooring and lacquered cabinetry to create a tactile bridge between the two surfaces,” adds Lawson. “Natural wood flooring and metal detailing in specially commissioned pieces of furniture and lighting [think Christopher Wray Iverson’s crystal chandelier and Moooi’s spherical Raymond chandelier] united the interior with the streetscape.”

Like the artwork, the beauty of the property’s location, a row of exclusive 19th-century stucco-fronted houses in Kensington, played a pivotal role in the interiors. “The area was originally a private estate with many of the houses retaining their manorial grandeur,” says the designer. “As such the interiors reflect the original purpose of the building as a private home while acknowledging its central location within a thriving capital city.”

Best of all, though, the client loved it. “The client was so delighted with the end result,” concludes Lawson. “They were delivered their dream home which also showcased their artwork immaculately.”

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About the designersWho knew that a chance meeting at London’s Inchbald School of Design would lead to the emergence of one of London’s leading design studios? Alix Lawson and Charlotte Robb hadn’t a clue. Upon graduation, in 2000, the then twenty-something-year-old interiors enthusiasts joined separate design firms before reuniting three years later to form Lawson Robb. Present day, and the design duo has racked up an enviable client list, with projects ranging from hotels and private homes, to yachts and embassies. Their luxury fixtures hop from wellness spas and cigar rooms to swimming pools that transform into dance floors, while services cover architecture through to planning and listed building consent. lawsonrobb.com

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Fascinating pictures of Audrey Hepburn, by the photographer that knew her best, have been collected for a new coffee-table book, capturing the

qualities that made her a star

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A U D R E YEvery leading man that she worked with fell in love with her, with no exception,” explains Dorothy Willoughby, the wife of late Hollywood photographer Bob

Willoughby, on the subject of Audrey Hepburn, one of her husband’s many subjects during his career. “That’s how it was with Bill Holden, on the set of Paris When It Sizzles, and again with Albert Finney on Two For the Road.”

There may be some truth behind Dorothy’s statement, as even Cary Grant, who starred alongside Hepburn in 1963’s Charade, once said: “All I want for Christmas is another picture with Audrey Hepburn.” Perhaps he should have given Bob a call, as while the chances of him and Grant having crossed paths is high – with Willoughby a firm fixture on movie sets for two decades, reporting for a host of glossy magazines – he had formed a particularly close friendship with Hepburn, documenting her career and getting to know her family. A new book, Audrey Hepburn: Photographs 1953-1966 by Bob Willoughby, published by Taschen, collects many of the images from that time.

Bob was actually one of the first people that Hepburn met when she arrived in Hollywood. It was 1953, and after some success on Broadway, she had completed her first major film, Roman Holiday, for which she would earn a BAFTA, a Golden Globe and

an Oscar. Director William Wyler had initially been reluctant to cast her, preferring a more established actress, but was soon won over. “She had everything I was looking for: charm, innocence and talent,” he said.

Hepburn’s co-star, Gregory Peck, was likewise impressed. Originally his name was to have top billing, with ‘Introducing Audrey Hepburn’ below the title in a smaller font. However, Peck quickly convinced Wyler otherwise, and that both names should be treated equally. “You’ve got to change that because she’ll be a big star and I’ll look like a big jerk,” was his argument. So Hepburn was already displaying the charm that would enrapture her leading men, and Paramount Pictures had so much faith in her that it had drawn up a seven-picture contract. To boost her profile, it had arranged a photo shoot at its studios, announcing the arrival of this great new actress. Bob was given the assignment, as his son, Chris, explains. “He was working freelance for Globe Photos at the time, and would get sent over to the studios every so often to cover the new starlets coming in,” he says. “Bob went to Paramount, and that’s when he took the shots of Audrey in the big white dress. It would be photos of her in different outfits, meeting the heads of the studio, people like Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, that sort of thing.”

She may not have been well known, but there was something about Hepburn that Bob was instantly struck by. “She was funny and energetic, and the thing that my dad said he noticed was how the studio and the other actors treated her – not like a newbie,

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but as someone who was important,” Chris continues. “She had that presence about her. With other starlets, you could always see how nervous and taken aback they were.”

Since his father passed away in late 2009, Chris has managed the Bob Willoughby Estate, liaising with publishers and galleries, and of course relating the many stories that were told to him over the years. He explains how Hepburn’s appeal was infectious and seemed to grow in line with her career. On returning to Broadway briefly to star in Ondine, she won the heart of her co-star, Mel Ferrer, and the two married in 1954. Just four years later, he would direct his wife in Green Mansions (1958), and when it was time for production photos to be taken for the press, Bob again got the call.

“Audrey plays a girl who grew up in the forest, and Anthony Perkins is the traveller who falls in love with her,” says Chris. “There are a couple of interesting photos from that, like the shot of Perkins and Hepburn talking on set between takes and she looks kind of down. She had a lot of problems with her

weight and would get really low energy, so they had to take a lot of breaks. But Perkins was great with her about it, really relaxed, and it made for a comfortable and easy set.”

Hepburn’s issues with her weight and eating habits are well documented, dating back to her youth, living in the Netherlands during WWII when in was occupied by the Germans. Food supplies were limited, leading to the Dutch famine of 1944 and nurturing the actress’s caring side, becoming an ambassador for UNICEF in her later life. It seems ironic that the other favourite image from that time shows Hepburn in a supermarket. “Notice the little deer in the shot,” laughs Chris. “In the movie, Audrey’s character had a pet deer, so it had to bond with her, and the only way to do that was to spend time with it when they weren’t filming – it went everywhere with her, to the supermarket, shopping for clothes, for ice cream, and so on. There are pictures of her with it at home, holding it, running around the yard with it… all very cute.”

Working on set with Hepburn and her husband, Bob was now becoming a close friend. He had married by this stage himself, and would work with

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the couple at their home. “He photographed their Christmas card for them, and there was a shoot he did of Audrey exercising in her garden wearing a red body suit for a magazine,” Chris confirms. But then he reveals one occasion that made them even closer. “I actually share a birthday with Audrey’s son, Sean,” Chris admits. “My mother and Audrey were pregnant at the same time, and also in the hospital, so that was quite a coincidence.”

Bob’s wife, Dorothy, remembers how their acquaintance continued. “When it was Chris and Sean’s first birthday, she invited Bob and I over to her house, and my mother, so that we could all celebrate together,” she recalls. “That was a lovely day, in the house and the garden, and we had birthday cake, and she was just the nicest lady you could ever meet. She doted on Sean very much, and it was a lovely house in Beverly Hills, with a big garden and a swing set.”

When Dorothy gave birth to her second child years later, her daughter Catherine, Hepburn sent flowers and a note to the hospital. She never had another child herself during her marriage to Mel Ferrer, and the two would divorce years later. Instead she continued to work, often with Bob and his camera nearby, meeting up again on The Children’s Hour (1961), Paris When It Sizzles (1962), My Fair Lady (1964) and Two For the Road (1967).

Chris jokes that had his father been on the set of her most iconic film, Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961), the resulting royalties from the photos would have made them rich, but consoles himself that he was at least present for her other famous role in My Fair Lady. “That was her first big-budget film, and she was very nervous,” Chris explains. “They created all of these huge sets, but one of my favourite shots is actually at the press junket, prior to shooting. She was brought out to the gathered press, and my father was never going to settle for the same shot as everyone else, so he walks behind her and shouts, ‘Hey Audrey!’ And she turns, she is nervous, but sees a friendly face and everything is okay again. And he takes her picture as she is being photographed.”

Towards the end of the decade, Hepburn had become disillusioned about Hollywood and decided to spend more time away from it. She married psychiatrist Andrea Dotti in 1969 and had another son, Luca, but would work much less frequently. Around the same time, Bob also decided to leave and moved with his family to Ireland. Chris explains that his father believed Hollywood had a dark side and, despite his friendship with Hepburn, always planned to keep his children from it. He argues that Hepburn’s reasons for leaving were slightly different. “I think

1. “Audrey getting into the studio car at the end of the day. Just a great shot, the swoop of the car, the poised moment and everything. She looks a little tired.”

2. “One of my favourite pictures, from My Fair Lady, she is being introduced here at the press junket, prior to shooting…”

3. “This is her out shopping in Beverly Hills. On Green Mansions, she played this little wood nymph and she had this little deer, this little fawn that would follow her around, and the only way to get it to do that was to imprint on her, or get the fawn to imprint on Audrey. So before production, they gave her this deer, and it went everywhere with her.”

because of her weight issues, by the time she did Two For the Road she looked a lot older than she was, and everything was taking its toll,” Chris adds.

Hepburn died in 1993 from cancer, years after her second marriage had ended, living with her partner, Dutch actor Robert Wolders. Throughout her life, she had never been without attention or companionship, with male actors and film studios all fighting for more of her time. She may be gone, but in part due the tireless work and friendship she experienced with a certain Hollywood photographer, thankfully will never be forgotten. Audrey Hepburn: Photographs 1953-1966 by Bob Willoughby is out now, published by Taschen, as an oversized limited edition with clamshell box for $1,000, or a new smaller version costing $40. taschen.com

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Audi R8 LMXThe now-venerable Audi R8 has been nothing but a success story for the German marque, and it earns its final hurrah with this, the LMX model. Many of the updates are superficial, like the Audi exclusive customised paint finish known as ‘Ara Blue’, and an extra 20bhp has been squeezed out of the 5.2 litre V10 engine, bringing the total up to an impressive 562bhp and a top speed of 320km/h. But its real kicker lies in the headlights – it’s the world’s first production car to feature laser high beams. If this seems a little gimmicky, who cares? The R8 has earned its final moment in the sun. And with only 99 of these LMX models being built, it might even be a good investment before the new R8 is reportedly unveiled next year. The 99 models are available to order now (if you’re quick), and the LMX will take to the streets mid-2015.

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An upcoming exhibition celebrates 175 years of photography, and features the most significant

collection of photographs in private hands

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On December 11 and 12, Sotheby’s New York will present the auction 175 Masterworks To Celebrate 175 Years Of Photography: Property from Joy

of Giving Something Foundation. This single-owner sale represents the most important collection of photographs in private hands today, and will offer works from the earliest days of photography in the 1840s to contemporary 21st-century images.

Born in America in 1926, Howard Stein became wealthy through working in finance, and would go on to become one of the fathers of the mutual fund industry. After his retirement in 1996, Stein became an even greater philanthropist than he had been throughout his career, and in 1999 set up the Joy of Giving Something, a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to his love of the photographic arts. Photographs from the foundation are regularly made available as loans to major museums around the world, and the 2007 opening of the Forward Thinking Museum provides a virtual space for emerging visual artists.

Stein, a naturally shy and quiet man, became interested in photography when he realised how it could sit alongside his other two loves; science and the arts. He was particularly interested in photography as an art form, as opposed to merely a method of capturing an image. As one of the earliest collectors of photography, Stein had a head start on many of his contemporaries and was able to build an archive unparalleled by anyone else on the planet.

The philanthropist, who died in 2011, left behind a collection containing work from seminal practitioners including Henri Cartier-Bresson, Walker Evans, William Eggleston and Irving Penn among many others, and the Sotheby’s sale is expected to shatter the estimate of $13-20 million, with all profits going directly to the Joy of Giving Something Foundation.

Denise Bethel, chairman of Sotheby’s Photographs, says: “A world without photographs is now unimaginable.

In the 175 years since photography first appeared, we have witnessed the remarkable achievement of this medium. Initially a recording device, photography quickly became, even in its early years, artistic, expressive, and profound. Its

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to present at auction 175 masterworks from its collection, in a sale that is destined to become among Sotheby’s most memorable.”

The first commercially available equipment for photography was released

in 1839, based on the work of Louis Daguerre. His “daguerreotype” process, based on metal, was

soon superseded by the paper-based processes developed by Henry Fox Talbot. Stein’s collection contains some of Talbot’s incredibly early work, and the mere thought of these images being produced by hand, over 170 years ago,

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is truly thrilling for any collector of photography. Christopher Mahoney, head of Sotheby’s Photographs department, says of the exhibition: “We have never before encountered a collection in which the quality of the images, in terms of vision and craft, is so high. From photographs by some of the earliest practitioners of the 19th century, such as William Henry Fox Talbot and John Plumbe, Jr.; to Pictorialist masterworks by Alvin

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technical one as well. Of course, Stieglitz’s work is found in Stein’s collection as well. And it wasn’t just pioneering photographers that Stein was interested in. His other great obsession was the future. He would regularly give speeches to young photographers and tell them to stop looking back at the past, and think only ahead, at the future to come.

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Foundation’s web-only Forward Thinking Museum is testament to Stein’s vision of the future, but for now all eyes are on his collection from the past – and the most thrilling sale of photographs in the history of the medium. The evening sale of 175 Masterworks To Celebrate 175 Years Of Photography: Property from Joy of Giving Something Foundation takes place on December 11.

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Langdon Coburn and Frederick Evans; to the great Modernist explorations of László Moholy-Nagy and Charles Sheeler; to the gritty post-war realism of Robert Frank and William Klein; and to contemporary images by Cindy Sherman and Adam Fuss; each photograph in the collection demonstrates – in its own way and for its own time period – an important achievement in the history of the medium.”

By 1907, commercially available colour photography was becoming ever more popular. Alfred Stieglitz, one of the earliest proponents of photography as an art form, began taking iconic images of New York City, which are not only fascinating from a sociological viewpoint, but from a

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1. Handlanger, Porteur de Briques (The Bricklayer). August Sander. Est. $300,000-$500,0002. Hands Against Kimono (Tina Modotti). Edward Weston, 1923. Est. $350,000-$500,000 3. Out of Window - 291- N.Y. Alfried Stieglitz, 1915. Est. $400,000-$600,0004. Shadows and Reflections, Venice. Alvin Langdon Cogburn. Est. $350,000-$500,0005. Kate Keown, No. 5 from the series ‘Twelve Life-Sized Heads’. Julia Margaret Cameron, 1866. Est. $300,000-$500,000

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The GalleryFrom townhouses and triplex apartments in Dubai to luxury cabins in Courcheval and private retreats in Colorado, it’s time to take a look inside Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty’s pick of luxurious properties for sale in the UAE and beyond...

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Downtown Dubai has been given an architectural boost with the development of The 118 Residences, an elegant residential tower offering an unparalleled style of living for the discerning few.

Overseen by Dubai-based development company, Signature Estates Limited, and represented by Dubai Sotheby’s

International Realty, The 118 occupies a 37,000 Sq.Ft. plot sited a stone’s throw from The Dubai Mall. Once completed, units will range from full-floor apartments to duplex penthouse abodes (of

which only three are available), with on-site amenities extending from a 4,000 Sq.Ft. rooftop lounge and pool to a sumptuous spa and state-of-the-art gymnasium.

The interiors, spearheaded by Hirsh Bedner Associates, are as spectacular as the exterior, masterminded by design firm Archgroup Consultants, with two finishing styles available to buyers – the Signature Classic and Contemporary. The former comprises curvilinear designs in a warmer palette and marble flooring throughout, while the latter features rectilinear forms in cooler pantones with a combination of parquet flooring and marble.

UPSCALE in DOWNTOWNDiscover how one developer’s ‘inside-out’ approach to design is adding

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Both unit types are designed as four-bedroom domiciles, but can be transformed into three-bedroom residences based upon personal preferences and desires. The interior elements, meanwhile, include floor-to-ceiling windows, which act like picture frames for the view of Downtown Dubai, and exquisite Italian marble throughout. Innovative bathrooms fixtures by Kohler are paired beautifully with freestanding bathtubs, leaving it up to the SieMatic-fitted kitchen and accompanying cabinetry to shape the heart of the home – the kitchen. The large terraces, walk-in wardrobes and Illuminate lighting fixtures only add to the luxury found at The 118.

Each residence is also allocated with three parking spaces and ‘chauffeur accommodation’, while the concierge is supported by doormen and valet for additional convenience and anonymity.

In addition to the aforementioned premium facilities, residents get full access to an array of private dining and event spaces such as the 20,000 Sq.Ft. poolside deck, accommodating up to 100 guests, or a more intimate rooftop venue.

“The unique thing about the project is that it’s got luxury in every sense – space, volume, height,” says Raju Shroff, partner at Signature Estates Limited. “The 118 Downtown Residences are targeted toward top-end buyers who appreciate

the value of space, focus on the attention to detail and appreciate quality finishes.”

And, according to Shroff, the location, just off Emaar Boulevard, which is arguably Dubai’s most prestigious strip, is equally beguiling. “The area boasts unrivalled views with the desired metropolitan chic buzz, nearby high-end nightlife, and great conveniencee. It’s unrivaled.”

THE UNIQUE THING IS THAT THE 118 IS LUXURY IN EVERY SENSE

ABOUT THE DEVELOPERS

Inspired by the need for constant innovation with unprecedented quality, the Regal Group and Lals Group joined forces to launch Signature Estates Limited. Engaging some of the world’s most foremost authorities on spatial aesthetics and design, Signature Estates Limited has collaborated and co-created The 118 Residences. The residential tower, located a short walk from The Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai, is a stellar example of how Signature Estates Limited personifies the lifestyle and the innermost desires of its clients into its beautiful properties. It, too, shows that building homes that speak to discerning investors, and that remain a statement of excellence, is what steers the developer’s strategy in the region.

For further information, contact The 118 team at Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty on +971 4 818 4988 or email psd@dubaisir.com

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Graceful Villa With Cityscape ViewsJumeirah Islands

AED12,221,000Christine Park | christine.park@dubaisir.com | +971 55 531 0045

This elegant Garden Hall villa is set in the tranquil Jumeirah Islands, overlooking a picturesque lake and the grand Dubai skyline. Its location and garden terrace bring spectacular sunset views into your home. The ground floor hosts a bright and open living area with eight meter high ceilings, a family lounge and a bespoke open plan kitchen. The kitchen is complete with a central cooking island and breakfast bar, and opens to the garden. A formal dining area, powder room and guest en-suite bedroom complete this floor. The first floor, meanwhile, has a serene master bedroom with a panoramic view of the Dubai Marina and JLT skyline, and a walk-in closet, two further en-suite guest bedrooms and a study. This villa has recently been beautifully upgraded and is ready to move in.

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Exclusive Family HomeUmm Suqeim 2

Price upon requestAnn-Christin Sayed | annc.sayed@dubaisir.com | +971 50 552 4399

Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to present this state-of-the-art beachfront property. Designed by renowned Italian architect Claudio Modola, this Jumeirah Beach villa has won two awards for its architectural design. With its beautiful Middle Eastern design features and the best of modern technology, this family villa is an architectural masterpiece with soul. The handcrafted detail of the Fantini water fountains, carved woodwork and handmade Islamic wall decorations are all examples of the owner’s extraordinary passion for detail. The marble floors and oak wooden floors are of the highest standard. The land size measures 600 Sq.M., the built-up area 1,002 Sq.M., the closed area 843 Sq.M., and the terrace 159 Sq.M.

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Prestigious Penthouse AddressDubai Marina

AED24,388,000Jeffrey Gullbrand | jeffrey.gullbrand@dubaisir.com | +971 50 347 9267

This modern style Presidential Penthouse in Le Reve comes fully furnished with modern finishes. The property comprises of spacious living and dining rooms, 4 large en-suite bedrooms and a further room that can be designed as an in-home office or family TV room. The master and second bedrooms are designed with walk-in wardrobes, while the other two bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. On entering this property you are greeted by a large central reception affording vistas of the Palm Jumeirah and beach, a view also enjoyed from the dining area at the front of the property. A grand, open and fully-fitted kitchen, meanwhile, provides the perfect place to create culinary delights to entertain guests and family.

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Incomparable Royal PenthouseDubai Marina

AED64,000,000Seran Gheroghe | seran.gheorghe@dubaisir.com | +971 50 856 7553

This opulant Royal Penthouse is one of the finest properties in Dubai, occupying an entire floor in the exclusive Le Reve tower. This vast living space consists of 6 grand suites, captivating lounge areas, a cinema room and staff accomodation. The expansive terrace enjoys pictureque views of the Arabian Gulf, Marina skyline and the iconic Burj Al Arab. This masterpiece is a bespoke design and consists of Italian marble, solid wood flooring, high-end kitchen appliances and finishings. With private lift access and luxurious amenities to match, Le Reve is complimented by a state-of-the-art gymnasium and swimming pool. Located in Dubai Marina, residents have a wealth of dining and entertainment choices on their doorstep.

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Bromelia Villa With Baccarat Crystal Lighting Al Barari

AED17,000,000Oliver Essex | oliver.essex@dubaisir.com | +971 50 503 0817

A perfectly laid out and refined 5-bedroom villa, with 2 large studies, both of which could be considered as 2 extra bedrooms. The downstairs has an open-plan layout with an impressive designer kitchen complete with central island cooking facilities. There are 3 main reception areas leading off the grand entrance hall. This exceptional villa is finished with elegant Baccarat chandeliers throughout. A must-see, as this glamorous villa also benefits from a plethora of other upgrades both inside and out. Currently vacant, it can be viewed anytime.

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The Palm’s Architectural GemThe Palm Jumeirah

From AED4.9 million to AED26 millionDubai Sotheby’s International Realty | info@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4999

Welcome to the Muraba Residences, an architectural gem set on the Eastern Crescent of the Palm Jumeirah. The collection is made up of just 46 apartments and 4 penthouses, each of which is designed to make the most of the uninterrupted views across the Arabian Gulf and Dubai skyline. The development is totally unique within Dubai and has been designed ‘from the inside out’, with the resident firmly in mind. Offering something of a discernibly different quality to what’s currently available on the Dubai market, we take pleasure in inviting you to be part of the story; to enjoy the experience of living here, in Dubai, on the Palm, in the Muraba. There are 2- and 3-bedroom apartments available, plus 4-bedroom penthouses, all with Vastu alignment.

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AED37,800,000

Triplex Penthouse In Five-Star Hotel The Palm Jumeirah

Svetlana Gorbach | svetlana.gorbach@sothebysrealty.com | +971 50 451 1750

The privilege of owning this one-of-a-kind, fully-furnished property is that it is located in one of the world’s most exclusive 5-star hotels, The Fairmont Palm Hotel and Resort. The property offers 8,000 Sq.Ft. of external and internal space, made up of 3 spacious bedrooms, a study and stately dining and living rooms. Outside, there is a private terrace with swimming pool and spectacular sea and Palm views. Parking for 3 vehicles and full access to the hotel’s services and facilities complete this property. What’s more, this is the only property located within a hotel to own a freehold title in all of Dubai.

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Prime Location Garden Home The Palm Jumeirah

AED18,000,000Svetlana Gorbach | svetlana.gorbach@sothebysrealty.com | +971 50 451 1750

At the end of the frond, this 4 en-suite bedroom plus maid’s Mediterranean-themed Garden Home villa features a Central Rotunda interior layout. This refined villa offers spacious and high-ceilinged dining and living rooms and an exquisite kitchen. This property consists of approx. 5,000 Sq.Ft. of internal living space and is situated on a plot size of 6,693 Sq.Ft. The villa, which was recently upgraded, comes fully furnished so it is offerred for sale as a turn-key solution. The villa’s top location benefits from great views of The Atlantis, The Palm, beaches, lansdcaped gardens and serene sunsets. This tranquil home is vacant and ready to welcome new owners.

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Waterfront Turn-Key Signature Villa The Palm Jumeirah

AED32,000,000Svetlana Gorbach | svetlana.gorbach@sothebysrealty.com | +971 50 451 1750

This 6-bedroom, 2-storey Arabic Gallery View Signature Villa is located toward the end of its frond. The villa consists of approx. 7,000 Sq.Ft. of living area and sits on a 13,396 Sq.Ft. plot of land. This elegant villa has been fully upgraded and refurbished to immaculate standards, while the fully-equipped kitchen is fitted with made-to-measure marble counter tops and state-of-the-art appliances. There are formal and family living rooms as well two dining rooms, 6 en-suite bedrooms, a maid’s room and driver’s quarter located outside of the villa. The serene view from the property is over the private frond beach with the Arabian Gulf and iconic Burj Al Arab on the horizon. Landscaped and manicured gardens with a private swimming pool, meanwhile, bring tranquility and privacy to the outside space.

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Canal Cove Townhouse The Palm Jumeirah

AED9,000,000Leigh Williamson | leigh.williamson@dubaisir.com | +971 50 957 2575

Live the dream Dubai lifestyle on the Palm Jumeirah in this well-maintained Canal Cove Townhouse. This exclusive 3-bedroom home offers 3.5 bathrooms, a fully covered private garage, maid’s room, spacious terraces and a lush green lawn at the front of the property. The front lawn leads out onto the pool, with direct access to the frond’s beach for the owner’s enjoyment. The location of this property is close to The Atlantis and the new mall development being built by Nakheel. It currently has a tenant that has been given the legal one year’s notice to vacate. The owner has upgraded key areas of the property and it has been exceptionally well maintained. This property is ideal for families, a young couple, or as a resort home for discerning travellers.

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Elegant And Captivating PenthouseDubai Marina

AED8,870,000Jihad Iqbal | jihad.iqbal@dubaisir.com | +971 55 478 5130

This harmonious penthouse boasts functionality and class. A practical space that provides comfort and expanse to its residents with breathtaking views of Sheikh Zayed Road, which looks particularly stunning during the evening, and the surrounding waters of the Dubai Marina. The bedrooms and living spaces have been desgned to incorporate as much natural light as possible, with the master bedroom and kitchen enjoying a dual aspect view. The building, West Avenue, has a host of amenities including a luxury gymnasium and swimming pool for its residents.

Bespoke Penthouse With Ocean ViewsThe Palm Jumeirah

AED13,130,000Natalia Dorokhova | natalia.dorokhova@dubaisir.com | +971 56 130 4689

This bespoke, luxury 4-bedroom apartment, with a further maid’s room and storage, offers uniterrupted ocean views from every room as well as its 2,511 Sq.Ft. terrace. The apartment comes furnished with the Francesco Molon silver collection, while the large kitchen comes fully equipped with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances and Villeroy and Boch kitchenware. Since the hotel apartment is managed by Kempinski, there is an option to rent it out as a hotel room at the applicable season’s rates.

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Live In An Exclusive Waterfront DevelopmentDubai Marina

A Luxurious Arabic Style VillaMirdif

AED4,200,000

AED8,500,000

Leigh Williamson | leigh.williamson@dubaisir.com | +971 50 957 2575

Martin Micevski | martin.micevski@dubaisir.com | +971 55 561 1042

We offer you this exclusive 3-bedroom plus maid’s room apartment in this much sought-after tower. The apartment is a great size, covering over 2,400 Sq.Ft. with full Marina views and a fully-equipped kitchen, while all bedrooms are finished with en-suite bathrooms. There is space for 2 cars in your allocated parking bays, an infinity pool, large gymnasium and recreation room within the building, which stands in a great location - 0.50 km from the Marina’s metro station and a short walk from Dubai Marina Mall. Meanwhile, panoramic views of the Marina can be enjoyed from all rooms including the front terrace.

Lush surroundings, a beautiful swimming pool and Jacuzzi are just a handful of the luxury touches found at this unique property. Built with the finest hand-picked materials available, this villa is built on a 10,000 Sq.Ft. plot with a built-up area of 7,000 Sq.Ft. The stately living space area is on the ground floor, along with the dining room and a modern kitchen. The first floor has 4 bedrooms all complete with en-suite bathrooms, with the furniture and styling throughout this majestic villa Arabic in style, with a warm and elegant colour palette.

Beautiful Family VillaArabian Ranches

AED5,800,000

Zoe Wang | zoe.wang@dubaisir.com | +971 55 938 8636

This exquisite Arabic villa is located in one of Dubai’s most sought-after communities that is ideal for family living. The property comprises an open kitchen, grand L-shaped living/dining room, 4 large bedrooms, and a separate laundry and maid’s room. There is an expansive and private balcony which has luscious golf course views. The serene and landscaped garden benefits from built-in garden lights and irrigation system. A large garage that can accommodate 2 cars completes the property.

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AED5,800,000

Modern Living At Its BestDowntown Dubai

Exquisite 3-Bedroom ApartmentDIFC

AED6,220,000

Zoe Wang | zoe.wang@dubaisir.com | +971 55 938 8636

Christine Park | christine.park@dubaisir.com | +971 55 531 0045

This spacious apartment is located in the most exclusive tower in Downtown Dubai. It offers 1,625 Sq.Ft. of living space including a dining area, 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a study. It’s on a high floor and offers unique and exceptional views of The Dubai Fountain and Old Town Island. The Residences is the most prestigious address in Dubai, surounded by open water and picturesque landscaping. Amenities include a squash court, swimming pool, steam room, gymnasium, business centre, and children’s play area.

This luxurious 3-bedroom apartment is in the the heart of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the emirate’s prestigious central business district. The Burj Daman building is just 10 minutes drive from Dubai International Airport and is one of the newest buildings in DIFC. This gorgeous apartment is located on the 6th floor of the residential tower which forms part of a 3-building project that also includes a luxury hotel with unrivalled amenities, such as a grand swimming pool deck.

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Exquisite Golf Property Jumeirah Golf Estates

Majestic ‘Platinum Collection’ ApartmentDowntown Dubai

AED8,670,000

AED7,650,000

Christine Park | christine.park@dubaisir.com | +971 55 531 0045

Jihad Iqbal | jihad.iqbal@dubaisir.com | +971 55 478 5130

Located in the serene Jumeirah Golf Estates, this inviting Almeria-style family villa overlooks the fairways of the 12th hole. The ground floor has an open-plan kitchen overlooking the swimming pool, a spacious lounge area, a study and a guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom, while the first floor houses the master bedroom suite and 2 bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. This villa is set on an exceptionally spacious plot, with a sizeable rear garden, private courtyard and plenty of space for al fresco dining.

Initially released by Emaar as part of their exclusive ‘Platinum Collection’, this upgraded luxury property is a true masterpiece set on the water’s edge of the Burj Khalifa lake. This inspiring apartment consists of a refined dining area, a study and two en-suite bedrooms with parquet flooring used to create an extra touch of class and exclusivity. The exterior area consists of a quaint garden which contains of a Jacuzzi and - the jewel in the crown for this property - a private and spacious majlis that can be used as a second lounge area or media room.

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CanadaToronto, Ontario

$3,600,000International Department | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4950

Toronto, the city where the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts was born, is redefining the standard in luxury living and personalized service with its collection of spacious and elegant homes at the Four Seasons Private Residences Toronto. Boasting commanding views of Rosedale from the 53rd floor of the Four Seasons Private Residences, this bright corner unit spans 2,000 Sq. Ft. The floor-to-ceiling glass windows with electric blinds help flood the residence with natural light, while the 12 Ft. high ceilings add to the opulence of the open floorplan. The kitchen features state-of-the-art appliances from Miele, Wolf, Faber and Sub-Zero, as well as high-end glossy cabinet doors. There is a private terrace and direct access to the private elevator at your door, plus a rear service entrance. The residence features 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 are ensuite) and gallery walls, and residents can enjoy all the amenities Four Seasons Private Residences has to offer; valet parking, room service, spa, gymnasium, indoor pool, housekeeping and more.

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USATelluride, Colorado

$59,000,000International Department | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4950

Nestled deep within the rarest assemblage of rolling meadows and mature forest, this property stands just 12 minutes from the historic resort town of Telluride, Colorado - home to Telluride Ski Resort, which has been recognized by readers of Conde Nast Traveller USA as the #1 ski resort in North America. This home offers the ultimate retreat for those seeking privacy, scenic beauty and serenity. Carefully planned over the course of several years, the home offers exceptional design and meticulous craftsmanship throughout. Intimate spaces frame views of the surrounding mountains while bleached cedar timbers, dove-tail joinery and native stone showcase the finest materials and uncompromising attention to detail assembled by the region’s top builder. The property’s vast acreage is threaded by a private trail system providing gated access into tens of thousands of acres of surrounding National Forest. Ease of access for private commercial aircraft is less than 10 minutes from the property’s front gate via the Telluride Regional airport.

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USABoston, Massachusetts

$5,695,000International Department | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4950

A spectacular residence, The Ritz penthouse offers 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Grand and elegant living spaces boast commanding views of Boston Common, Back Bay, The Charles, Downtown and the Harbor. Totally customized, this magnificent residence is a one-of-a-kind living space with a gourmet kitchen and breakfast bar, formal dining room, hardwood flooring and 12 Ft. ceilings, with floor-to-ceiling windows allowing for lots of natural light. One of Boston’s finest dwellings.

USABoston, Massachusetts

$3,195,000International Department | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4950

Standing in an amazing location in the heart of downtown, just steps from the Boston Public Garden, this 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom penthouse home is in a full-service building. The huge wraparound terrace gives this unit extraordinary views, with southeastern exposure and plenty of sunlight, while high ceilings and large windows give it a very open, spacious feel. The apartment includes two parking spots.

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USANew York

USANew York

USANew York

$11,995,000

$10,650,000

$8,000,000

International Department | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4950

International Department | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4950

International Department | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4950

Perfection. Triple floor designer townhouse with newly added top floor and terrace plus landscaped garden. Designed by FLANK architects and constructed by Frank M. DeBono Construction, this home was built to the highest standards. Featuring black walnut floors, Nanz hardware, Dornbracht bath and kitchen fixtures, a garden-facing breakfast solarium, Calacatta Caldia kitchen counters and 3 limestone, wood-burning fire places, this home has it all. Close to Central Park, it’s a must-see.

This beautiful, 1,988 Sq. Ft. (approximately), 2-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom condominium is located in New York City’s newest and most prestigious condominium, One57. The expansive grand living room features high ceilings and affords Hudson River and Central Park views. The master suite enjoys a private setting apart from the secondary bedroom. Bathrooms are luxuriously appointed with Dornbracht fixtures, and marble, onyx and glass finishes. The hand-crafted Macassar Ebony Smallbone kitchen has Miele appliances. Additionally, the building offers a host of services and amenities, with the exceptional personal service of Park Hyatt’s new five-star flagship hotel available to all owners.

Built in 1881 as one of 32 houses for ‘persons of moderate means’ by John Henderson, an aspiring fur importer and real estate developer, this house is one of only 24 Henderson houses that remain. Designed by Lamb and Rich Architects in the Queen Anne style, these houses make up one of the most picturesque townhouse blocks in all of Manhattan. Enlarged by fourth and fifth floor additions, #142 is one of the largest residences on the block. Recently gutted and painstakingly renovated by Ulises Liceaga, a recognized and accomplished townhouse designer, the house awaits its first new owners and occupants. It’s configured with five bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two half bathrooms.

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USAEast Earl, Pennsylvania

USADarlington, Maryland

USAGlenmoore, Pennsylvania

USAAnnapolis, MD

$2,950,000

$12,000,000

$3,295,000

$6,500,000

Brandywine Fine Properties Sotheby’s International Realty | Ian Bunch | ian.bunch@sothebysrealty.com | +1 302 654 6500 | +1 610 662 0063

Brandywine Fine Properties Sotheby’s International Realty | Amber Krause | amber.krause@sothebysrealty.com | +1 302 654 6500 | +14 43 783 7244

Brandywine Fine Properties Sotheby’s International Realty | Karen Nader | Karen.nader@sothebysrealty.com | +1 302 654 6500 | +14 84 888 5597

Brandywine Fine Properties Sotheby’s International Realty | Amber Krause | amber.krause@sothebysrealty.com | +1 302 654 6500 | +1 443 783 7244

This magnificent and fully restored Pennsylvania Dutch farmhouse perfectly nestles creekside among 9 beautiful lush acres with mature trees, professional landscaping, and 3 spacious barns, each completely restored and updated. A massive tobacco barn has been converted into an in-home fitness suite.

Offering 350 acres overlooking a beautiful, top-notch thoroughbred training and breeding facility, this property consists of six homes, totalling 21 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms and 14 fireplaces on the farm. The Main house is circa 1820 and listed on the Historic Registry. The property is positioned perfectly for racing at MD, NJ, NY, WV, and DE tracks.

Situated on 31 acres with 4 ponds and 2 streams, this 6-bedroom custom home is truly unique. This magnificent property also has an infinity pool, barn, outdoor arena, fenced pastures and a 4-car garage. The location has easy access to major commuting routes linking Philadelphia, New York and Washington, D.C.

This Annapolis estate has it all. Deep water dock with covered boat shed, over 9 acres and a guest cottage. Artfully designed by W. Good and beautifully crafted by builders Smith & Orwig, this 1998 masterpiece was constructed with only the finest materials, and all throughout the home you will find exquisite details.

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USAMiami, Florida

FranceParis

FranceParis

Price upon request

6,900,000

International Department | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4950

International Department | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4950

Enjoy an oceanfront view as you ascend in a glass elevator to your private residence, while you are sitting in your car. Porsche Design Group and South Florida developer, Gil Dezer, will develop the $560 million Porsche Design Tower in Sunny Isles Beach. It will be one of the world’s first condominiums where elevators take residents directly to their private apartments while they are sitting in their cars. It will be erected in 2016 on 2.2 acres of beachfront land, stand at 57-storeys and house 132 units, ranging in size from 3,800 to 9,500 Sq.Ft. and in price from $4 million to over $15 million.

Situated in the 7th arrondisment, this amazing, 3,498 Sq.Ft., Parisian apartment has breathtaking views of the Seine from the third floor. Accessible via elevator, one enters the entrance hall into a double living area. There is an open-plan kitchen off of the dining room, a large playroom, and plenty of storage throughout. The four bedrooms all come with en-suite bathrooms. This residence really is where luxury and convenience converge.

A rare Champ de Mars residence in the 7th arrondissement of Paris has recently come to the market. Truly unique, this duplex apartment has nearly 3,400 Sq.Ft. of living area. The first level faces the private garden (1,937 Sq.Ft.), which has views of the iconic Eiffel Tower. Also located on this level are an open-plan dining room, a fully-equipped kitchen, laundry room and one of the three bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. On the second level is the master suite that includes a dressing room, and a third bedroom. Completely refurbished with the utmost attention to detail, the residence includes air conditioning, hardwood floors and high ceilings.

6,400,000

International Department | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4950

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FranceMegève

FranceCourchevel

Price upon request

Price upon request

International Department | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4950

International Department | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4950

The Chalet Soleil d’Or is situated amongst the pines in a breathtaking setting. This exceptional property covers an area of 10,764 Sq. Ft., and houses 6 suites, of which 1 is the master, as well as a dormitory that sleeps an additional 6. Two bedrooms for staff, a wine cellar, home theatre, nightclub, massage room, a play room for children and fitness room are all standout features of the exceptional Chalet Soleil d’Or.

Set over several levels, Chalet Or Blanc is a truly spectacular home. Here, the architecture space plays with subtle textures, free-flowing harmony, and innovative design. Modern art sets the tone inside and out, blending with the dreamy white backgroundand endless mountainscape. Chalet Or Blanc is outfitted with 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and 1 bunk room for 3 children. A home cinema, outdoor pool, wine cellar, gourmet kitchen, laundry, and ski room complete the package.

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FranceCourchevel

Price upon requestInternational Department | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4950

Built in accordance with mountain architecture, this amazing chalet of around 4,300 Sq.Ft. is nestled in the very private Bellecôte area. Quality materials are elegantly mixed with technical equipment and gives Chalet Les 3 Soeurs an exceptional warm atmosphere. Reclaimed timbers and exposed stone are traditional decorative elements which serve as an invitation to the Courchevel 1850 way of life. The living room, with its large bay windows looking out over an extraordinary mountain landscape, invites you to discover the Alpes’ treasures. Meanwhile, the 5 suite bedrooms are decorated with the greatest refinement, while for relaxing après-ski moments there’s a Jacuzzi, steam room, massage room and movie theater.

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GermanyBerlin

GermanyBerlinGermanyBerlin

Price upon requestInternational Department | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4950

Located in the popular district of Charlottenburg, one of the most sought-after locations in the western part of Berlin, this residence offers an unparalleled living experience. The penthouse comprises over 2,600 Sq.Ft. of living space with 3 large rooms. High-quality materials offer the highest comfort of living. The generous layout combined with light-flooded rooms lend a touch of luxury. An absolute highlight is the rooftop terrace and garden with its spectacular views.

GermanyBerlin

Price upon requestInternational Department | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4950

An amazing opportunity to own a beautiful maisonette situated in one of the most exclusive residential areas southwest of Berlin. The waterfront complex features 8 apartments and is over 40,000 Sq.Ft. The two, four-storey villas which make up this complex each house 4 luxury apartments, which have an individual living space of 2,271 Sq.Ft. Each apartment is divided into two levels with 6 rooms, 2 luxurious bathrooms, as well as a master bathroom with sauna. The imposing interior offers exquisite amenities, and special features include a fireplace, underfloor heating, floor-to-ceiling panorama windows, up to 19 Ft. ceilings, an elevator, underground parking and much more.

The two renovated buildings in Berlin-Charlottenburg, originally built in 1892, are situated in the direct vicinity of the legendary department store KaDeWe. The duplex penthouse (3,972 Sq.Ft.) offers a stunning view from its private roof terrace. Elegant facades, detailed stucco, wooden floor-to-ceiling windows, and up to 13.5-foot high ceilings provide a spacious sense of sophisitication.

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United KingdomLondon

£6,500,000International Department | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4950

This house, the former Brewery Yard Office building, is a wonderful example of mid-19th century architecture, restored with enormous affection, taste and attention to detail. The house sits on one corner of a square which used to be the site of The Cannon Brewery, and is surrounded by attractive, contemporary designed office/residential buildings. The contrast in style only serves to highlight the beauty of the building. The grand proportions of the building cater perfectly for loft-style living. The property consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, a terrace, and underground secure parking. The Cannon Brewery originated in the early 1670s and its oldest surviving building is the former Brewery Yard Offices. This was erected directly behind the old main entrance around 1874. Built of soft red brick with stone dressings, with an ogee-capped turret and bracket clock, it is a wonderful building with a proud history.

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SpainTossa de Mar, Costa Brava

SpainCosta Brava

Price upon request

Price upon request

International Department | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4950

International Department | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4950

This awe-inspiring property is nestled amongst the cliffs of one of the most beautiful parts of the Costa Brava, Spain’s so-called ‘wild coast.’ Located in a small and private residential area, this magnificent property offers spectacular sea views. An elevator ascends from the large garage to the various levels of the property, with the main house offering 2 bedrooms and a fabulous master suite. The outerbuildings offer a guest apartment with large terraces, a beautiful garden, infinity pool and an outdoor cinema.

Stunning villa located in one of the most exclusive areas of Costa Brava - just minutes from the centre of Playa de Aro with its shops and restaurants - and set amidst an impressive expanse of land from which there are magnificient views of the Mediterranean to be had and private access to a beautiful beach. This Mediterranean-style villa was completely renovated in 2006 and boasts 7 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a magnificent garden with pool, and a gymnasium and massage room.

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BermudaTucker’s Town, St. George’s

BermudaTucker’s Town, St. George’s

$16,750,000

$38,250,000

International Department | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4950

International Department | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4950

Connoisseurs of life will appreciate Pink Chimneys - an oasis of peace and harmony. Featuring glorious ocean views, Pink Chimneys boasts an extensive waterfront with a private dock and boat house - an ideal spot not only for boating but for kayaking, paddleboarding and swimming. Every window frames the stunning vistas of Castle Harbour, so that you may revel in the seclusion of the property. The eastern wing of the house enjoys a hallway gallery, perfect for displaying your personal art collection.

Witness captivating vibrant blue lagoons from this unparalleled, secluded waterfront estate. Idolwood Lagoon is truly a unique property located in the prestigious enclave of Tucker’s Town. It comprises a beautiful main house of approximately 10,350 Sq.Ft. overlooking a tranquil lagoon with turquoise waters and a sandy beach, plus 3 separate cottages which together offer an additional 4,000 Sq.Ft. The stunning main residence was completely rebuilt in 1998 and includes 5 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.

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AustraliaSydney

BelgiumBrussels

Price upon request

Price upon request

International Department | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4950

International Department | sales@dubaisir.com | +971 4 818 4950

This magnificent harbourfront property offers arguably Sydney Harbour’s most spectacular views: The Bridge, Opera House and the CBD take centre stage on all 3 levels. The property has undergone a three-year reconstruction, combining the home’s classic period origins with modern architecture to create a masterpiece. The open plan design blends the more than 5,382 Sq.Ft. of indoor and outdoor living and entertaining space. The 5-bedroom residence is secluded and private, perched above Queen’s Beach.

Located in a park of 2 hectares and bordering a forest, this magnificent renovated property was built in 1929 by the famous Belgian Architect Marcel Leborgne. The house has a living area of approximately 10,764 Sq.Ft., and is decorated with various terraces overlooking the park. Rare and remarkable, this 7-bedroom home comes equipped with with a bar, a home cinema, swimming pool, private elevator, wine cellar and home fitness center. Truly a work of art.