FASHION IN DUBAI

Gang on trial in Dubai for human trafficking

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A gang of three men are on trial for human trafficking after they were accused of forcing two women into sex trade.
Dubai Court of First Instance was told that one of the defendants, a 24-year-old Bangladeshi, convinced five maids to leave their sponsors in Ras Al Khaimah in June last year, before selling them for money to the two other Bangladeshi defendants.
The 33-year old Indonesian maid testified that she met the defendant and he convinced her to leave her sponsor for a better job.
He took her in his vehicle, with four other women, to a hotel in RAK and had sex with her.
The next day he took her to a house in Dubai.
“The man left and another two men told me that he sold me to them for Dhs4,000 and that I must work as prostitute for their benefit,” the woman said in records.
“When I refused, they locked me inside and forced me to work for three months.”
Later she became sick and they dumped her near a hospital with Dhs500 and she went to a police station and complained.
The second woman, 42, also Indonesian, testified that she was separated from the first victim in a different house and an unknown man told her that the defendant sold her but she didn’t know for how much.
“He locked me in a room when I refused to work as prostitute. When they fell asleep I managed to escape,” she said.
The other three women were left alone in the hotel in RAK and they returned back to their sponsors.
The three men denied the charge.
The case was adjourned until next month to prepare the defence.

Shannon Bennett

2013-09-17T23:27:00.002-07:00

Shannon Bennett: An Australian chef in Dubai

One of Melbourne’s food stars is visiting the UAE to write his take on the city’s food scene — from Zuma to Palestinian street foodMelbourne chef Shannon Bennett should feel quite at home in Dubai for the next few days. The top Aussie chef — regularly rated one of the best in the country — is vising the UAE as part of a tour of 22 countries for an upcoming book, in which he’ll be giving his take on the city’s food scene as well as recipes inspired by the city.As part of that, he’s going to see how At.Mosphere, the restaurant at the top of Burj Khalifa, compares to Vue Du Monde, his fine-dining restaurant at the top of Melbourne’s tallest tower, the Rialto.But don’t think he’s only going top end — Bennett is also visiting Palestinian and Pakistani restaurants.“I want to capture the current food culture in each city,” said Bennett, an ambassador for kitchen company Miele, at the company’s Dubai headquarters on Monday, a few hours before he was due to cook a meal for 30 VIPS.

Doha girl

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Doha girl to represent region at Elite Model Look 2013

18-year-old Isabelle Haycock won regional finals of world’s biggest modelling contest on Saturday night, marking region’s first entry into worldwide finals
An 18-year-old Doha resident will represent the region for the first time at the Elite Model Look global finals in China later this year.
Australian Isabella Haycock, who has lived with her family in Doha for the last five years, won the UAE and Qatar finals of the Elite Model Look contest on Saturday night, beating 11 finalists scouted this summer in a six-month search for the region’s next top model.
“I’m over the moon, so excited,” said Haycock on Saturday night at the event at the Oberoi hotel in Dubai, wearing a purple gown, as her proud parents looked on. “This has been my dream since I was little. I was really positive, confident and believed in myself and did what I do best. I felt like I was the most positive one, making the other girls feel good.”
The contest is in its 30th year and for the first time included a leg in the UAE and Qatar.

Nancy Ajram

2013-09-17T23:22:00.004-07:00

Nancy Ajram to headline Dubai fashion event

This season, fashion events in Dubai are kicking it a notch up. And the malls are in on it too.

As the first ever Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience gets ready to launch at The Dubai Mall next month led by Vogue Italia magazine, Mall of the Emirates has announced the new season of its own star-studded event called World of Fashion, its third, to be held from October 3 to 14.

The 12-day event will be led by none other than Arab superstar Nancy Ajram, a regular to the city and will feature more than 20 runway shows, style talks and makeover sessions to promote the latest autumn-winter fashion.

Ajram will appear on October 9, and will be at Mall of the Emirates throughout the day, meeting competition winners and fans and being interviewed on the main stage.

UAE Green Festival 2014 to take place on 6th of March

2013-09-17T01:11:00.001-07:00

Eco-friendly restaurant menus, fashion shows to mark UAE Green Festival next year

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Dubai: The first international Green Festival will be introduced to the UAE next year, to unveil the UAE’s sustainable identity as a leading green destination worldwide. The UAE Green Festival will take place for one month starting on March 16 and ending on April 16.

This festival aims to develop sustainable green practices not only through bettering people’s lifestyles, but also through encouraging corporate businesses to adopt greater green strategies.

“Our leader is deliberately building upon the sustainable foundations originally laid by the late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may he rest in peace, by diversifying sources of income, conserving natural resources, and building a knowledge-based economy,” said Dr Sultan Ahmad Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar.

Under the theme of ‘Live, learn and have fun in a low carbon world,’ this green initiative will work alongside numerous government bodies from economic, tourism, commercial, educational and social sectors

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After having been a pioneer in exporting a state-of-the-art identity regarding financial and architectural prosperity, the UAE is once again preparing to lead the way in yet another global trend. Under the theme 'Live, Learn and Have Fun in a Low Carbon World', Latest On is launching the UAE Green Festival, which renders a thorough interpretation of UAE Vision 2021.

Set to take place from the 16th of March until the 16th of April, 2014, the UAE Green Festival is the first international event of its kind in the UAE that aims at highlighting the importance of preserving the environment and developing sustainable green practices in an entertaining manner. Numerous government bodies and private institutions from different sectors: economic, tourism, commercial, educational and social will share their experience and pave the way to a new range of sustainable practices.

Gucci Menswear 2014 is About Print and Technology

2013-09-08T21:07:00.002-07:00

The nearly impossible advances in Menswear at Gucci included the highest performance fabrics and prints so intricate, they appeared nearly three dimensional. Impossible was the term, at least, originally given to the ideas behind Gucci creative director Frida Giannini's latest installment of ready to wear for Spring 2014. A new mother, Giannini channeled personal positivity to result in a collection that, in turn, breathed an abundant sense of new life. Formal slacks were traded in for the label's trademark riding pants, newly constructed in offbeat solid colors and a muted floral pattern. The tight-fitting pants were frequently topped with single breasted trenches that mimicked the shape of a classic pea coat. A bomber jacket glowed like a special edition piece in luminous beige leather with a neon day-glo citrus lining. More glossy pieces involved a light olive, jean style pant with ankle cuffs, tonally paired with a scoop neck sweater embroidered entirely of flora and vines. On that note, let us explore the floral prints that bloomed rapidly on this Milan runway: Bursts of contrasting horticultural graphics were worn in groups of two and three pieces. Flowy, floral button down shirts and cuffed skinny pants looked alive in rosy pink, olive and deep turquoise prints. Olive green suits stood out, camouflauge style, in floral jacquard. Floral t-shirts also budded beneath a slim navy suit and lighter, tan checkered blazer and pants. For a gentleman's rugged side, the fashion house put together an unusual yet stately group of weather resistant (or so they seemed to be) pullover windbreakers and athletic shorts. Accessories were kept to a minimum with the exception of a very oversize, hobo-style tote in beige leather, backpacks and patent leather oxfords with rubber soles.

Rami Al Ali Fall Winter 2013

2013-09-08T20:56:00.002-07:00

Fashion elite gathered in the glamorous Le Meurice to look on with delighted esteem as the hip and celebrated Rami Al Ali unveiled a softly stunning collection of Fall and Winter 2013-14 couture. The designer's star-studded event, which took place earlier in July, commanded the attendance of International fashion editors, celebrities and world renowned photographer Sante D'Orazio. The popular photographer captured models' backstage moments at the show, depicting the vivid goings-on in the world of couture behind the scenes. While a designer's world is based around hard work over glamor, it is hard to believe that the universe of Rami Al Ali who has dressed singer Beyonce, supermodel Iman and actress Kerry Washington can be anything less than glamorous. Al Ali's latest collection focused on couture inspired from the work of famed artist Gustav Klimt. Retro-elegant experiences in silver and brilliant gold adorned cocktail length creations, reflecting femininity that was often portrayed in the Austrian painter's most dramatic work. The soft, shiny dresses followed a Fall/Winter palette that consisted mainly of dusty rose pink, black, beige and icy silver alternations. 1950s style sequin bodices were topped with whispers of organza; in other words, a slightly more conservative take from the designer famed for daring, asymmetrical gowns of bright satin. Fitted waists opened up to voluminous skirts on a-line styles. Shimmery metallic whispered “look at me” in a gracious and ladylike way. Known for his striking shapes, Al Ali constructed a stripe effect column-skirt gown of black silk and platinum, detailed with a fanlike bodice and crisscross center designed to compliment a fantastic figure or at least, to give such an illusion.

Midnight Blue and Lace Zuhair Murad Couture

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Zuhair Murad gowns are best identified by his elegant tattoo styles of lace and curative use of midnight blue lamé. Styles like this are what have attracted the likes of gothic fashionista and Twilight actress Kristin Stewart to flaunt many a red carpet look wearing Murad creations. Seated in the front row of Murad's catwalk in Paris, Stewart is not the only fashion insider to admire the designer and his transitions in couture. Versatile as ever, Zuhair Murad volleyed between a few different classic dress themes:Victorian-era lace, beaded by hand; Baroque; Grecian-style wrap dresses and a fair taste of disco. The Fall 2013 collection started off with luscious grace:, colored in crème with tiny pleats and a structural bodice. The aforementioned lamé alluded to the idea of shiny blue “branches” against bare skin an interesting and youthful break away from lace. A completely dazzling, pleated blue lamé gown was far from garish. Murad also put his shiny pleats into an Art Deco style, starburst pattern gown that really seemed to resemble a firecracker. However, plenty of lace was to be had on gowns with high necks and dynamic, form-fitting gowns that paired lush velvet and satin with Murad's signature lace. Equally dazzling sets of color were featured on burgundy gowns and emerald couture. These color stories featured the most geometric designs of the show, generously beaded onto body-conscious halter gowns and long-sleeve eveningwear meant to glitter brilliantly under lights. Zuhair's branch-pattern suits thrown into the party of couture, are certainly welcome for any woman who possesses a similar brilliance and a little imagination.

Embassy Dubai - Club

2013-08-23T21:50:00.000-07:00

Due to its opulence and exclusivity, Embassy is popular with select clientele and members of Dubai’s social elite. Inspired by the legendary Embassy London brand, this lounge-bar is the essence of glitz and glam. Spaced over three floors and offering a spectacular 360 panoramic view of Dubai, Embassy is a venue of true class and style. Recently launching ‘Club 43’, the latest dance floor sensation to hit Dubai, Embassy now offers the full night out package.

Dubai Fashion Hijab Abaya Style

2013-08-23T21:32:00.001-07:00

Dubai Abaya Collection 2013 | Arabian Abaya Fashion Designs | Islamic Abaya Dresses 2013-2014

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Few years back Muslim women are get Abayas and worn as a covered on dresses but today Abayas are comes in looking like a dress. Abaya and Hijaab are well known Muslim costume of Middle East and South Asia. These Abaya Dresses mostly worn Muslim community women in all over the world. Today abayas having many designs and different patterns. As fashion has developed day by day, in addition Abaya designs having much change. Different countries having different abaya patterns. Today we have brought Dubai Abaya collection 2013 have been collected from world's famous clothing brand DAS Collection. Reem and Belja fla are the founder of this exclusive Abaya clothing brand. DAS Collection is well known Dubai based fashion brand was formed in 2008. Muslim women are worn as a safety cover when out in public. Here you can find stunning range of embroidered abaya designs. Foreign females who are living in UAE cities so like these type abayas. These are spring summer abaya designs and its fabric given according to the current running season.

Black and White Matte Satin Abaya's 2013-2014

Pearl Detailing Abaya Designs 2013 By DAS Collection

Black and Fawn Abaya in Matte Satin and Organza Fabric

Embroidered Abaya Collection 2013-2014

Fashion Forward 2013 (Season 2)

2013-08-23T20:37:00.001-07:00

Season two of this year's definitive fashion platform aims to highlight and encourage the fashion industry in the region.

Date : Tuesday, 15th - Friday, 18th October 2013
Duration : 4 days
Audience : General Public, Women
Category : Exhibition, Fashion
Venue : Madinat Jumeirah
Admission : Online Registration

Fashion Forward (FFWD) is a movement incorporating biannual presentations from the regions most established and emerging fashion designers for consumers, buyers and the media. The event is now on its second season. A public programme including talks, panels and workshops by the region's leading fashionistas is a key part of FFWD’s role in developing a dynamic, sustainable and definitive fashion platform for the Middle East.

Dubai Fashion 2013

2013-08-23T20:28:00.001-07:00

The signature fashion event  of Dubai Shopping Festival will this year dazzle it audiences at the  Dubai Mall and on the Dubai Metro!

Date : Wednesday, 23rd January - Saturday, 2nd February 2013
Duration : 11 days
Audience : Family, General Public, Women
Category : Fashion
Admission : Free and open to the public

One of the most awaited events of the annual Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai Fashion 2013 reinforces the city's position as the region's fashion hub. Taking place over 11 days, this year's Dubai Fashion will present fascinating fashion shows and makeovers at various locations around The Dubai Mall as well as a unique and orginal venue - the Dubai Metro.
Since its inception in 2003, Dubai Fashion has helped position the emirate as a premier destination for top international designers and brands to showcase their latest collections as they are presented in the West, enabling Dubai fashionistas to keep pace with the latest style trends.
In previous editions, the event has featrured both haute couture and prêt-a-porter collections by the biggest names and brands in the fashion world, such as Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Emanuel Ungaro, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Givenchy, Sonya Rykiel, Kenzo, Valentino, Barbara Bui, Stephan Roland & Stella Cadente, and John Galliano.
The highlights of Dubai Fashion 2013 are:
Express Fashion
January 23
Dubai Metro
Street Catwalk
January 26
Promenade, The Dubai Mall
Midnight Show
February 1
Fashion Catwalk, The Dubai Mall
Biggest Sampling / Makeover
February 2
Fashion Catwalk, The Dubai Mall

New meal deals in Dubai

2011-09-07T22:10:00.000-07:00

New meal deals in Dubai

New brunches
Imperium: At time of writing there was just one new Dubai brunch on our radar, but what a brunch it promises to be. The ridiculously opulent setting of all-day-dining venue Imperium at the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray will play host to a French brasserie-themed brunch. By the time it launches on September 23, guests will have the choice to sit inside under high, vaulted ceilings and chandeliers, or on the al-fresco terrace with sea views. There will be a live jazz band and we’re promised that buffet brunch dishes will be ‘no-fuss and hearty, with an emphasis on fresh seasonal produce’

New deals
Full Moon Festival at Long Yin: Mooncakes – small pastries filled with lotus-seed paste – are consumed by up to 1.2 billion Chinese people every September in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival. You can sample these strange little snacks for yourself during Long Yin’s festival celebrations.
Dhs60 (per piece); Dhs160 (per box of six). September 5-12. Le Méridien Dubai, Garhoud (04 217 0000)

Shellfish promotion at Aquara: September is prime time for lobster and shellfish, which explains why Aquara is serving shellfish dishes such as seafood salad, mussels with sea urchin broth and chorizo, and crab tortellini. Our pick? The signature bouillabaisse with saffron aioli and fennel.
Prices vary. September 15-October 30, times TBC. Dubai Marina Yacht Club (04 362 7900)
Sizzling Saturdays at Ruth’s Chris Steak House: US steakhouse Ruth’s Chris is launching a new Saturday feast featuring a three-course meal complemented by two glasses of white or red (or a whole bottle if you feel like splashing out).
Dhs265 per person (with two glasses of grape), Dhs530 per couple (with a bottle of grape). Saturdays 7pm-midnight. The Monarch Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road (04 501 8666)

Special summer truffles at Can Can Brasserie: Okay, summer is technically over, but we can’t get enough of truffles, which is why we’re welcoming Chef Philippe Bruneau’s seasonal three- and four-course menus, which revolve around – yes, you’ve guessed it – summer truffles.
Prices vary. From September 1, daily 6.30pm-11.30pm. The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC (04 372 2323)

New lunches
Al Soufra: ‘New Lunch Means Business!’ screams the tagline of Al Soufra’s latest lunch deal. To keep us on our toes, the contemporary Arabic menu will change daily, offering a range of hot and cold mezze and soups, plus salads and meaty mains. In true Arabic tradition, lunch is a long, drawn-out affair lasting until 5pm (meaning there’s little point going back to the office – hooray!).
Dhs55 (includes a soft drink). From September 4, Sun-Thu noon-5pm. Al Soufra at InterContinental Dubai Festival City (04 701 1127/1128)

Amika: While Amika might not have bowled us over when it first opened, there are signs that much work has been done to put it on the culinary map. This September, the too-cool-for-school Italian venue will be serving affordable lunches, rendering The Monarch Hotel (also home to Okku and Ruth’s Chris) a great lunchtime destination. Come October, you’ll have the chance to dine al-fresco and watch the world (read: traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road) pass by from the open-air terrace.
Dhs99 (two courses), Dhs120 (three courses). From September 1, Sun-Thu noon-3pm. The Monarch Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road (04 354 4005)

At.mosphere: The world’s highest restaurant is expanding its repertoire of tasty steaks and grilled meats by opening for lunch. High-flyers hoping to seal a deal from on high for high prices (sorry, we can’t help ourselves) can opt for two courses or three (Dhs200 and Dhs300 respectively). Those hoping for the same views at more affordable prices can tuck into the ‘High Lunch’ (their words, not ours) consisting of a grilled steak sandwich with hand-cut chips, salad and soft drink for Dhs120.
The Grill: Dhs200 (two courses), Dhs300 (three courses). The Lounge high lunch: Dhs120. From September 1, Sun-Thu 12.30pm-3pm. Burj Khalifa (04 888 3828)

New menus
Baker & Spice: This high-end deli is tempting us with a colourful array of new dishes this September. There’s sardine bruschetta (marinated sardines with green papaya, mango, celery, parsley, cherry tomatoes black olives and lemon vinaigrette); grilled tuna with spicy potato spinach and pepper coulis; and Omani oven-baked mackerel served with caponata, pomegranate syrup and orange reduction. Hungry? Yes, us too.
Prices from Dhs25-Dhs110. Daily from September 1, Al Manzil Dukkan, Emaar Boulevard (04 427 9856); Souk Al Bahar (04 425 2240).

Okku: High-end Japanese restaurants are two a penny in Dubai, and if Okku – named Best Japanese at the 2011 Time Out Restaurant Awards – is going to stay at the head of a very competitive field, it needs to keep its menu up to scratch. We hope the new-look September menu will do just this. Signs are promising: it features swordfish shoyuyaki (black pepper-grilled swordfish); hotate and foie gras nigiri (seared scallop and foie gras nigiri with a sweet-soy glaze); and tofu Tricolore salad (tofu, plum tomato, avocado, basil kaiware in a wafu-soy dressing). If the dishes taste as good as they sound, then Chef Hugh Gardiner and his team are onto a winner.
Prices vary. Daily from September 1. The Monarch Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road (04 501 8666)

New restaurants and renovations
Shakespeare & Co: We love Shakespeare’s twee-chic vibe, which is why we’re relieved that Ramadan’s refurbishments to outlets across Dubai haven’t changed the decor much (the original chintz has been supplemented by more chintz). The Souk Al Bahar outlet closed for Ramadan to make the interior more spacious and the Mirdif location now boasts a new kitchen, while the Al Attar Business Tower branch has a renovated upstairs area.
Opening dates vary. Various locations across Dubai, www.shakespeareandco.ae (04 284 3749)

Shooters: This American-style steakhouse at Jebel Ali has gone south of the border this Ramadan, emerging as a Tex-Mex restaurant. Gringos can expect comfort-food staples such as enchiladas, burritos and chilli con carne for reasonable prices, as well as regular deals on drinks. Andale arriba, indeed.
Opens mid-Septembe. Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa (04 814 5555)

Voi: Having been open for some time now, it’s strange that Jumeirah Zabeel Saray has waited until September to unveil its signature French-Vietnamese restaurant, Voi. We’re hoping that the time has been well spent in terms of menu, decor and service. Judging by the hotel’s other offerings (Al Nafoorah, Amala and Lalezar), Voi should be a feast for the eyes and, if it gets its menu right, it could well be a contender for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Time Out Restaurant Awards.
Opens September 23. Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, The Palm Jumeirah (04 453 0000)

Sean Paul live in Dubai

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Sean Paul live in Dubai

Elegante club night

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Elegante club night

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Flood in Dubai

2011-09-07T03:05:00.001-07:00

flooding dubai

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Flood cleanup begins after rain lashes Dubai

Flood Dubai

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Flood Dubai

Ramadan rituals gallery

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Ramadan rituals gallery

Indian Muslims place food items on plates to distribute prior to the breaking of the fast at Jama-e-Masjid Aiwan-e-Begumpet mosque during the holy month of Ramadan in Hyderabad on August 3, 2011.

A Saudi man prepares boxes of dates for sale on the eve of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan at a market in Riyadh on July 31, 2011. Traditionally, dates are known as the food prophet Mohammad (PBUH) ate when he broke from his fast.A Saudi boy sits amid boxes of dates displayed for sale. Iftar refers to the evening meal when Muslims break their fast during the Islamic month of Ramadan. Iftar is one of the religious observances of Ramadan and is often done as a community, with people gathering to break their fast together. Iftar is done right after Maghrib (sunset) time. Traditionally, a date is the first thing to be consumed when the fast is broken.

An Iraqi shop owner prepares sacks of nuts and pulses on the eve of Islam's holy fasting month of Ramadan in Baghdad on July 31, 2011 when devout Muslims abstain from temptations until sunset when they break the fast with the iftar meal.

Turkish people break their first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with meals distributed by the Eyup Sultan district municipality, on a bridge in Eyup Sultan, downtown Istanbul.

Pakistani youths make arrangement for iftar at the Dervesh Mosque in Peshawar.

A food vendor arranges traditional foods for ''Buka Puasa'' to break the fast during the month of Ramadan in Denpasar on the resort island of Bali on August 2, 2011.

Iftar pictures at Ewaan

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Iftar pictures at Ewaan

Iftar and suhoor style

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Iftar and suhoor style

Dubai’s cut-price properties

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Dubai’s cut-price properties

The Dubai property market may not be for the faint-hearted right now, but a careful look at the listings shows that there are still some bargains on offer. Arabian Business has revealed what is available in the various districts of Dubai, from high-end luxury to International City.

From the sales perspective, high-end units appear to have held their value extraordinarily well. If you’re looking to buy a villa on the Palm Jumeirah, you are still looking at paying more than Dhs7.3m. In addition, villas in Jumeirah have seen prices increase steadily in recent months. The fact that there is virtually no supply due to come online at all in one of Dubai’s most sedate neighbourhoods means that demand has been well retained.

Villa prices elsewhere are starting to look like potential investment territory. A two-bed in Arabian Ranches can be bought for under Dhs1.5m, and even cheaper units are on offer in the Springs and Meadows. For owners, it’s been especially bad news in places like Deira and International City. In the latter, studios are now on offer to buy for as little as Dhs140,000 – there are new basic version hatchbacks on sale for more than that.

Cheapest villa on the Palm Jumeirah Dhs7.3m
Only on the Palm Jumeirah would an outlay of Dhs7.3m result in neighbours staring sniffily over the fence at your poverty. For this otherwise princely sum, you can get an “upgraded Garden Home Villa”, complete with five bedrooms, a private swimming pool and your own beach. The total footprint of the plot is 5,000 square feet.

Cheapest apartment on the Palm Jumeirah Dhs1m
They haven’t quite dropped below the million-dirham mark yet, although canny buyers will undoubtedly be able to get an apartment for that kind of price. Sitting on the Palm Shoreline, this one-bedroom flat has a spacious balcony with park views, a large ensuite master bedroom, and the Shoreline beach and swimming pool are just a short stroll away. The unit’s total size comes to 1,184 square feet.

Cheapest villa in Jumeirah Dhs6m
If you thought that life had moved on from the older district of Jumeirah, think again. There aren’t that many vacancies around, and virtually no villas being built, so prices here are actually going up. With that in mind, you will need to hand over Dhs6m to settle in one of Dubai’s most well-to-do neighbourhoods. That will get you four bedrooms, a private swimming pool and envious looks from visitors – all within an 8,500 square foot plot.

Cheapest one-bedroom in Dubai Marina Dhs719,000
With a partial marina view, this one-bedroom is the best property on offer, with small change from Dhs720,000. Included in that sum is two bathrooms, a spacious balcony and access to Marina Walk. The flat is just over a thousand square feet in size.

Cheapest two-bedroom apartment in Downtown Dubai Dhs790,000
The price looks good, but space is a little tight – this apartment’s footprint comes in at 755 square feet. However, the location makes up for it; it’s situated at 8 Boulevard Walk on Emaar Boulevard. Included in the price is a balcony, while both bedrooms are ensuite.

Cheapest villa in Emirates Hills Dhs4m
Just Dhs4m is enough to ensure that you and yours can rub shoulders with Dubai’s filthy rich. This three bedroom villa in the Montgomerie Maisonettes is located next to the Montgomerie Golf Course. It has three floors, including a rooftop area where you have a 360 degree view of the development. The villa’s footprint is 3,000 square feet.

Cheapest villa in Arabian Ranches Dhs1.4m
If you’re prepared to move a little out of town, this two-bedroom villa can be picked up in Arabian Ranches for a fraction of the cost of a similar-sized unit closer to Sheikh Zayed Road. With a footprint of 1,400 square feet, the villa features a “pitched colourful roof” as well as “Spanish-style decorative elements and fireplaces with chimneys” - for those cold winter months, naturally.

Cheapest villa in Springs/Meadows Dhs1m
The cheapest villa in the Springs/Meadows area is this two-bedroom number, which comes with a private garden. The villa is located within walking distance to Spinneys and a public pool. It also has a study, lounge, kitchen and laundry room on the ground floor.

Cheapest two-bedroom in Deira Dhs180,000
At 1,324 square feet, this two-bed isn’t huge, but it does have a partial Creek view from the fifth floor. Buyers also have access to a shared gym, a shared pool and a balcony. The block is located near the Clock Roundabout, in the heart of Dubai’s old commercial centre. (*only thought to be available to UAE nationals).Cheapest studio in International City Dhs140,000
In a sign of how much things have changed in the Nakheel development, studios in International City are now worth as little as 20 months worth of 2008 rent. Dhs140,000 will get you a studio in the China cluster, with a 480 square foot size. It will not, however, get you the basic version of the latest Golf R hatchback, which is Dhs20,000 more expensive.

Dubai's 10 priciest properties

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Dubai's 10 priciest properties

Dubai Marina Dhs97m
Topping the bill of the most expensive properties currently listed as being for sale in Dubai is this six-bedroom penthouse apartment based in Dubai Marina. The flat has top-class views from the 45 floor of Le Reve tower over the Palm and the marina, which residents can take in from a sizeable balcony. However, purchasers may baulk at the price, which at a whopping Dhs97m is significantly more expensive than an island on Nakheel’s The World development. Fully furnished, the unit’s total area is 13,400 sq ft.

FASHION IN DUBAI

Gang on trial in Dubai for human trafficking

Shannon Bennett

Shannon Bennett: An Australian chef in Dubai

Doha girl

Doha girl to represent region at Elite Model Look 2013

Nancy Ajram

Nancy Ajram to headline Dubai fashion event

UAE Green Festival 2014 to take place on 6th of March

Gucci Menswear 2014 is About Print and Technology

Rami Al Ali Fall Winter 2013

Midnight Blue and Lace Zuhair Murad Couture

Embassy Dubai - Club

Dubai Fashion Hijab Abaya Style

Dubai Abaya Collection 2013 | Arabian Abaya Fashion Designs | Islamic Abaya Dresses 2013-2014

Fashion Forward 2013 (Season 2)

Dubai Fashion 2013

New meal deals in Dubai

New meal deals in Dubai

Sean Paul live in Dubai

Sean Paul live in Dubai

Elegante club night

Elegante club night

Flood in Dubai

flooding dubai

Flood cleanup begins after rain lashes Dubai

Flood Dubai

Flood Dubai

Ramadan rituals gallery

Ramadan rituals gallery

Indian Muslims place food items on plates to distribute prior to the breaking of the fast at Jama-e-Masjid Aiwan-e-Begumpet mosque during the holy month of Ramadan in Hyderabad on August 3, 2011.

An Iraqi shop owner prepares sacks of nuts and pulses on the eve of Islam's holy fasting month of Ramadan in Baghdad on July 31, 2011 when devout Muslims abstain from temptations until sunset when they break the fast with the iftar meal.

Turkish people break their first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with meals distributed by the Eyup Sultan district municipality, on a bridge in Eyup Sultan, downtown Istanbul.

Pakistani youths make arrangement for iftar at the Dervesh Mosque in Peshawar.

A food vendor arranges traditional foods for ''Buka Puasa'' to break the fast during the month of Ramadan in Denpasar on the resort island of Bali on August 2, 2011.

Iftar pictures at Ewaan

Iftar pictures at Ewaan

Iftar and suhoor style

Iftar and suhoor style

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Dubai’s cut-price properties

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Cheapest one-bedroom in Dubai Marina Dhs719,000
With a partial marina view, this one-bedroom is the best property on offer, with small change from Dhs720,000. Included in that sum is two bathrooms, a spacious balcony and access to Marina Walk. The flat is just over a thousand square feet in size.