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Topic: House of the week

Scarface, storylines and a brooding Bowie: At home with Yasemin Richie

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, MAY 08, 2013. Interior views of Yasemin Richie's home located on The Palm Jumeirah in the Marina Residence. (ANTONIE ROBERTSON / The National)

May 17, 2013

Yasemin Richie's home on the Palm, Jumeirah, takes an eclectic approach to design that embodies her life and work. Read Article Scarface, storylines and a brooding Bowie: At home with Yasemin Richie

Home Of The Week: Dubai apartment gets 'Hamptons' makeover

O' Donnell has created a clean, clutter-free space that capitalises on the natural light that floods in through the double windows. Satish Kumar / the National

Feb 22, 2013

With the help of his interior designer friend Bonita O'Donnell, Bernard Creed was able to transform his Downtown Dubai apartment into a clean, clutter-free space that wouldn't look out of place in the Hamptons.  Read Article Home Of The Week: Dubai apartment gets 'Hamptons' makeover

Meadows home acts as a tribute to rare tribal art

By using crea coloured walls and carpeting, Nicole Silvertand has created a warm, welcoming home that is her sanctuary. Antonie Robertson / The National

Jan 11, 2013

Nicole Silvertand's collection of rare tribal art is the cornerstone of her interior but she has combined it with comfortable furniture and a neutral colour palette. Read Article Meadows home acts as a tribute to rare tribal art

Personal touches turn a Saadiyat villa into a family home

Osamah Tomeh with his wife Dima Edilbi and their children Sarah, 9 and Senned 4, at their three-bedroom Saadiyat Beach Villa home. Sammy Dalal / The National

Nov 30, 2012

At home with one of the first families to move into the Saadiyat Beach Villas.  Read Article Personal touches turn a Saadiyat villa into a family home

 

A villa in Bali that's full of surprises

The four-bedroom Villa Maya is one of eight villas that Rami Kadri has desgned in Bali. Courtesy of Three Petals

Nov 23, 2012

A Dubai designer is making his mark on Bali's burgeoning property industry with villas that combine the best of traditional Balinese design with all of today's mod cons.  Read Article A villa in Bali that's full of surprises

 

On the market: an apartment in Al Zeina, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi

Apartments in Al Zeina, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabii. Courtesy Better Homes.

Oct 26, 2012

The pros and cons of renting a two bedroom apartment in Al Zeina, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi.  Read Article On the market: an apartment in Al Zeina, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi

 

On the Market: Eastern Mangroves penthouse

Eastern Mangroves Residences. Courtesy TDIC

Oct 05, 2012

The pros and cons of buying a four-bedroom home in the Eastern Mangroves Promenades Apartments.  Read Article On the Market: Eastern Mangroves penthouse

 

Radical revamp for period London property

Dining area. Nerida Howard

Oct 05, 2012

A Victorian house in the UK capital is given a comprehensive restoration that merges modern and traditional.  Read Article Radical revamp for period London property

 

Office space becomes a comfortable, colourful and personal townhouse

Hume calls the living room her favourite space. Courtesy of Kate Hume

Aug 31, 2012

A former office building in the heart of Amsterdam is the perfect fit for the designer Kate Hume and her family. Read Article Office space becomes a comfortable, colourful and personal townhouse

 

Home of the Week: Eastern influence in a stunning Caribbean hideaway

The open-plan living room is housed in a large central pavilion surrounded by a series of other buildings. Photos courtesy of Jon and Melody Dill

Aug 03, 2012

Asian-influenced architecture and accessories combine with natural materials to create a luxurious interior in this Caribbean hideaway with stunning ocean views. Read Article Home of the Week: Eastern influence in a stunning Caribbean hideaway

 

Get the Look: Asian-inspired luxury

Asunden basket. Courtesy of Ikea

Aug 03, 2012

Dark wood and natural materials against neutral backgrounds create a peaceful getaway. Read Article Get the Look: Asian-inspired luxury

 

Bold furniture and Middle Eastern art make for a quirky Jumeirah villa

Eames lounge chair and ottoman, Marcel Breuer's Wassily chair and The Edna Rocking chair by Lebanese designer Karim Chaya

Jul 06, 2012

A masterful melding of iconic and statement furnishings, modern art and few obstructions, this Dubai villa is an inspiring space. Read Article Bold furniture and Middle Eastern art make for a quirky Jumeirah villa

 

On the Market: three-bedroom Etihad Towers apartment

Etihad Towers apartment.

Jun 01, 2012

This high-rise apartment enjoys an excellent Abu Dhabi Corniche location within luxurious environs. Read Article On the Market: three-bedroom Etihad Towers apartment

 

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Football eyes Flushing Meadows

NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: A general view of the Unisphere during day one of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Large stadium for the recently announced New York City Football Club is planned for iconic tennis site. Omar Rahman reports from New York  Football eyes Flushing Meadows

Dubai dart tournament promises to be exciting

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Raymond van Barneveld of The Netherlands arrives for his match against Gary Anderson of England during the quarter finals of the 2011 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on January 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Raymond van Barneveld

In truth, darts is one of few sports where the professionals are more often than not in no better physical shape than the rowdy crowds that cheer them on.  Dubai dart tournament promises to be exciting

Bribery laws go beyond borders

An Afghan street vendor touts prepaid Etisalat phone cards. The UAE company operates in the troubled nation, which has a reputation for corruption along with Ivory Coast and Pakistan. Mauricio Lima / AFP Photo

Companies in the UAE are finding themselves facing a legal minefield caused by the global reach of tough and sometimes conflicting US and UK anti-corruption laws. John Henzell reports.   Bribery laws go beyond borders

Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

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With Muslim families, you must say "mashallah" with every compliment lest someone think you are jealous and have the evil eye.  Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

Andy Murray pulls out of French Open through injury

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Pain in lower back forces world No 2 to look beyond second grand slam tournament in the calendar year.  Andy Murray pulls out of French Open through injury

Fast & Furious 6 - start your engines

Vin Diesel in Fast And Furious 6. Courtesy Universal

Vin Diesel, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez and Gina Carano on the Fast & Furious franchise.  Fast & Furious 6 - start your engines

The collaboration of Shamma Hamdan and Jay Sean in Dubai

Jay Sean and Shamma Hamdan for Saeed Saeed's story on Coke Studios. May 2013 CREDIT: Courtesy Coke Studios

Coke Studio, now in its second season, blends Khaleeji pop with RnB.  The collaboration of Shamma Hamdan and Jay Sean in Dubai

Sound & Vision

Video: Talking Shehhi – a dialect from RAK's mountain tribes

Video: Talking Shehhi – a dialect from RAK's mountain tribes(Video)

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Video: Tracing UAE families through genealogy

Video: tracing UAE families through genealogy(Video)

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In pictures: Swarovski studded tub

The Swarovski Crystal Saracen bath from Catchpole & Rye.(Photos)

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In pictures: Maldives a piece of heaven on earth

Maldives a piece of heaven on earth(Photos)

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In pictures: Sir Bu Nair Island

Sir Bu Nair Island in charge of Sharjah government. One of the UAE’s untouched, natural islands is to be partially developed under new plans by Sharjah to promote eco-tourism.(Photos)

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