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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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Gold iPads for Dubai's Burj Al Arab guests

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Guests of the Burj Al Arab will now be presented with 24-carat gold iPads when they check in at the lavish hotel.  Gold iPads for Dubai's Burj Al Arab guests

Operation Hawksbill swings into action

The mother Hawksbill turtle on her way back to sea after laying eggs on Saadiyat beachfront yesterday. She is the first sea turtle to nest on the island at the start of the season. Photo Courtesy Tourism Development Investment Company

Saadiyat is renowned for its hotels and beach clubs, but it is also a vital breeding ground for the endangered sea turtle.  Operation Hawksbill swings into action

More horses of Al Zarooni test positive

DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Mickael Barzalona riding Encke win The Ladbrokes St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster racecourse on September 15, 2012 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 152015829.jpg

British Horseracing Authority confirm results include St Leger winner Encke but Saeed bin Suroor’s horses tested negative  More horses of Al Zarooni test positive

Mental illness or just personality traits?

An executive yells at his staff - the guide could classify him as suffering from a personality disorder. Tim Pannell / Corbis

It is the manual for many US psychiatrists and the latest edition is out this week. Yet the DSM-5 is already under attack for listing as mental disorders what others regard as just personality traits.   Mental illness or just personality traits?

It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - April 27 , 2013 : Michael Cinco , fashion designer ( right ) with model during the rehearsal before the start of his show at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For Arts & Life. Story by James Gabrillo

We spend the day backstage with Dubai designer Michael Cinco. See a video interview with him here.  It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

Famous for its dramatic bridges, the eastern Algerian city of Constantine has been selected as the 'Arab Capital of Culture' for 2015. Photo: Lindsay Mackenzie for the National.

Most people don't know anything about the Algerian city selected by the Arab League's cultural arm to be the capital of Arab culture in 2015.  Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

In pictures: Eurovision Song Contest 2013

Action from Malmo and last night's Eurovision Song Contest.

Action from Malmo and last night's Eurovision Song Contest.  In pictures: Eurovision Song Contest 2013

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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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