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ThailandBUY Asia's Riviera Now recognised as one of the world's most beautiful and hippest tropical destinations, Surin Beach showcases luxury Asian icons like the trendy Chedi hotel and the ult
?? www.international-homes.com ThailandBUY Typically Thai Beautifully situated in the gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui is an oasis of natural beauty, with its white sandy beaches, dazzling coral, luscious lagoons, crystal clear wa
BUY UK A rare opportunity to own your own home-office in the fabulous Wye Valley Work, rest and play in an inspiring setting Stoneway House – nestling in the Wye Valley between Ross on Wye and
It's all about service Award-winning interior designer Jenny Blanc believes bespoke services are the future for private clients and developers creating dream home
As Jenny Blanc puts the ?nishing touches to her vision for a new portfolio of services created for 2011 and beyond, we ?nd out more about her talent for creating beautiful interiors abroad. What ha
FIRST PAGE This established property was renovated to make the very most of the large and imposing living spaces. A comfortable sitting room away from the verandah has been beautifully integrated
LIVE Interiors suggest and order accessories and bespoke items on their behalf. With this in mind, we are putting the ?nishing touches to a new service that will o?er the very best access
Stately and Contemporary Award winning Champneys has both Developed within what was the dining room of a stately home, this three-bedroom, state-of-the-art apartment has all the ingr
Hollywood Originally representing glamour, movie stars and the ultimate luxurious lifestyle, Holly
Luxury Living in the Isle of Man Just over an hour from London by air, the Isle of Man is an internationally recognised, award-winning ?nance centre, which has long been a favourite location for disc
Awe inspiring… A unique collection of individual residences in some of the most exclusive locations the Isle of Man has to offer, the Premier Collection from Heritage Homes gives you the opportunity
LIVE IN YOUR DREAM LUXURY VILLAS FOR SALE Stretching along nearly six kilometres of untouched beauty and natural wonders, Anahita is an IRS resor
Topcoats Add that all-important finishing touch to your outfit with a stylish coat or jacket by the celebrated fashion designer Katherine Hooker Born in Cyprus
braid coat, perfecting the cut and detail. Three weeks later, Katherine touched down at Heathrow with six original coat designs and Katherine Hooker London was born. Like Katherine herself, the
Above Left: Cape Coat From £510 Above Right: Patmos Jacket From £480 Below Right: Buxton Coat From £510 designed it, and maintains that popularity today.” Katherine’s two latest designs are the
Javea's Premier Property Agents We are Javea's premier luxury property agents. With many years experience of dealing with exclusive and unique properties on the Costa Blanca, we guarantee we can o?er
Here it is at last, an exercise bike that looks every bit as good as the high-performance work-out it will give you. Decidedly different from any other exercise bike or home fitness equipmen
Welcome aboard Despite a worldwide downturn, Sunseeker continues to enjoy global popularity, selling superyachts to five continents and 61 countries. We explore the delights of its three latest l
extended, providing significantly more deck space and increased flexibility for highly customised layouts to suit personal use. Those who were fortunate enough to visit the Southampton Bo
offers twin helm seats, wetbar, forward sunbed, relaxed seating for eight to 10 guests and an overall length of over 6.5 metres. Palatial proportions Last but far from least, the Predator 130
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Driving on ice Breathtaking icy landscapes, ice-covered mountains, frozen lakes and all kinds of sports cars: This winter, from January to March 2011, motor sports fans can register for diverse
Kick start for new models Bike fans who couldn't make it to Cologne Intermot, the German motorcycle show, haven't long to wait before their future dream models go on display in the UK. The follow
DrivewayTopTen n h b g n h ets etter t a ever! Life i t e fast la e n The C-X75 is a celebration of three quarters of a century of Jagu
The Exagon Furtive-eGT is no run-of-the-mill GT car. Electric propulsion offers entirely new sensations, in part thanks to immediate torque availability. With a constant torque of 480 Nm fro
Destination resorts Indulge your senses in four of the most fabulous retreats that the Asia Paci?c can offer
Beachfront Bali The luxurious Conrad Bali is set within nearly seven hectares of secluded tropical gardens and lagoons with cascading waterfalls and a pristine 350-metre beach As well as being a g
Island idyll A bewitching welcome awaits guests at The Datai, Langkawi, Malaysia – one of the most luxurious resorts on this magical isle which is swathed in legends of romance and mystery Langka
www.toptenproperties.net ?? ?? www.international-homes.com Malaysian magic Tanjung Rhu Resort is the second of two fabulous destinations to come under our scrutiny on the glorious island of Langkawi Shrouded in myths and legends, the most famous of whic
Cocoon of comfort Six Senses Hideaway Resort on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand is being hailed as the embodiment of a new kind of hotel, its focus being on space, privacy and personal indulgenc
www.toptenproperties.net ?? BEST GOLF DEVELOPMENT PORTUGAL The Residences at Victoria Clube de Golfe by André Jordan Group The Residences at Victoria Clube de Golfe, Vilamoura, Algarve
The Vale Niseko Escape & experience Niseko's finest Luxury redefined awaits the discerning guest to the world famous powder snows of Niseko. Nurturing private onsens (traditional Japanese mineral ba
A resort for all seasons If you're looking for a skiing trip with a difference, Japan is well worth considering. Niseko is attracting people from all over the world, eager to experience the bene?ts
Blessed by weather fronts from Siberia which bring consistently good falls of the lightest powder snow, Niseko is in the southwest of Hokkaido, Japan's rural, northernmost island. This gives
The Vale Niseko The blending of Japanese tradition with an Asian chic drives a fusion of design elegance from the moment you enter the building to the moment you sink into the sofa to gaze at the
was also a small, unassuming town that transformed itself into an international ski destination. “There are parallels with this growth but actually Niseko is really quite unlike Whistler or anywhere
Chateau Grande Kurrajong New South Wales Australia Once in a while an amazing property is revealed…Chateau Grande is one such property. With
Living in a land down under The Australian laid back way of life can't fail to appeal to those who feel as if they spend their whole time rushing round in ever decreasing circ
BUY Australia Northern Beaches Sydney, New South Wales The three Bs – beach, bush and bay – sum up the relaxed, outdoor lifestyle that is Sydney's beautiful Northern Beaches
Hawkesbury New South Wales Discovered in 1789, Hawkesbury is one of the oldest colonial settlements in Australia. Many of the area's original buildings have survived and are still standing today, ma
Bluewater Near Cairns, Northern Queensland Cairns City Council is continuing its concerted e?ort to make Cairns the most liveable city in Australia with many infrastructure upgrades underw
Port Douglas Northern Queensland Port Douglas is reached via a spectacular one-hour drive north of Cairns along one of the most scenic coastal roads in Australia. It's also home to some of tropical
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Setting Southeast As Southeast Asia’s most popular destination, Thailand has a cultural richness, famous beaches, shopping, and nightlife. Meanwhile, Malaysia is a land of cultural contrasts with eve
Phuket Southern Thailand Thailand's largest island and premier beach destination, Phuket is located about 862 Above: The Village kilometers south of
Above: Kata Rocks Phuket An award-winning development on Phuket’s favoured west coast, Kata Rocks is between two of the island’s finest beaches, It comprises 34 Sky Villas in addition to a luxuriou
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Malaysia's capital of Kuala Lumpur is known the world over for its major celebrations and events, and in recent years has played host to both the Formula One World Championship
PHUKET'S PREMIER OCEANFRONT DEVELOPMENT ALL SKY VILLAS OFFER FULL SEA VIEWS AND PRIVATE POOLS Kata Rocks is set on a spectacular headland alongside Kata Beach. The unique sloping site give
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States of Play High-end USA properties are still viewed by many as being a lucrative proposition for second home-buyers and serious investors. We consult four well established realtor
BUY USA expertviewpoint In the Greater Boston residential real estate “market it is clear that the market concerns and unease of 2009 are largely behind us. While forecasts of ris
expertviewpoint The luxury market on Cape Cod and the “islands for 2010 is up 30% in the number of sales over 2009. The average sale price in this market is just over $3 million. What is
Luxury Living on Cape Cod, Massachusetts Marstons Mills EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOM HOME Pristine private grounds, deck, patio, pool, spa. Steps to deeded river. Com
expertviewpoint “properties over $1 million in Palm Beach As the number-one-selling listing agent for County, I can attest that the market has been strong here this year. Boca Raton
kinlingrover.com Cape Cod's best address Osterville, Cape Cod 128 GREAT BAY ROAD US $5,995,000 Treasured moments begin at this seaside retreat in the custom Contempo
Florida – United States of America Sophisticated Oceanfront Retreat Magical Oceanfront Estate Hidden gem with ocean and marsh views, 15
United States of America `Langdon Farm' Sherwood, MD 18th Century Colonial, 157+ acres, `Second Tree' St. Michaels, MD Renovated Colonial, 34+ acres, `Cliffside' Easton, MD Com
Maryland's Eastern Shore · Chesapeake Bay St Michaels · Oxford · Easton Royal Oak, MD 34+ acres, 4BR, 2BA, 2,500+ sq. ft. home, dock, Royal Oak, MD 3,500± sq. ft. home on
T H E R E ' S O N LY ON ONE E LOCATION ON THE BOCA RATON INLE ONE ICONIC MASTERPIECE. ONE LEGENDARY LIFESTYLE. T. On the grounds of the historic Boca Raton Resort & Club, th is pre
Living the Caribbean dream Step aboard as we go island hopping to ?nd a veritable treasure trove of Caribbean properties in the most fantastic coastal locations Barbados Highly regarded around the
Antigua Located in the Eastern Caribbean on the sea's boundary with the Atlantic Ocean and part of the Lesser Antilles archipelago, Antigua sits roughly 17 degrees north of the equator. Mostly low l
savills.co.uk/abroad Ultimate luxury in the Caribbean Half Moon Bay, Antigua English Harbour: 10 miles, St John's airport: 20 miles
St Kitts Situated in the Leeward islands of the Caribbean Sea, the twin island Federation of St Kitts and Nevis epitomises the very best of the unspoilt Caribbean destinations. An island of stunning
Anguilla A British overseas territory in the Caribbean, Anguilla is one of the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles just ?ve miles from St. Maarten and 20 miles from St. Bart
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Castello di LungoBarda 14 bedrooms (inc. 7 suites) 16 bathrooms & 3 kitchens in 2,000m? of internal space 8,500m? of terraced gardens 12.5 x 6m pool & Jacuzzi
Irresistibly Italian Italy offers buyers great diversity both in location and type of property available; everything from contemporary apartments to historic castles and plenty inbetween On averag
Perugia, Umbria Rarely do you find a fortified building, of this ownership of a luxury 850m2 five plus bedroom manageable size, dating back to the 11th century. home
Lake Como This is probably the most well known of all the Italian lakes, especially since the ?lm star George Clooney bought a villa beside it! Although Lake Como is smaller than Lake Maggiore with a
Siena Famous amongst other things for being the paradigm of the medieval town, Siena’s original architectural setting remains almost intact. The historic centre of Siena has been declared by UNESCO a
BUY Tuscany Farmhouse portion 210m2 with 1500m2 garden surrounded by Tuscany's rolling hills, near Siena. Ground floor with ample kitchen, living room, studio, bathroom and laundry area. First floor
SWEDISH GRACE. Sapphire blue Baltic sea. Ivory white shores. Wide open sky. Fishing villages line the coast. :DYLQJÀHOGV5ROOLQJKLOOV
A COUNTRY PROPERTY CLOSE TO THE MEDITERRANEAN Following the road that winds through gorgeous green valleys, en route from the coast to the pre
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Malta's most desirable addresses The Tumas Group, a leading developer in Malta, o?ers a lifestyle of the highest standard Main image: Tas-Sellum Residence, Mellieha Th
Ronggui East Riverside City Masterplan Singwood Resort Hotel Villas
Jiangyin Mixed Use Project Sanya Pullman Hotel Shunde Condominium Architecture & Urban Design 19 Keppel Road, #04-00 Jit Poh Building, Singapore 089058
Where in the World? As the only residential community at sea allowing its residents and guests to travel the globe without leaving the comforts of a private home, The World plans a stunning Chr
Ocean Studio Apartment 603 This beautiful one-bedroom, two bathroom studio apartment offers just over 62m2 of living space and is designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates of Los Angeles. Their classic
Take HARTT HARTT Properties, a premier property marketing and consulting company with a strong geographic presence in Saudi Arabia, is setting a new trend in property marketing services in the region
have set ourselves at a higher level of competition. In fact, all of our competitors are international names from UK, USA and South Africa and we do not compete with local players.” HARTT
BUY Egypt Excellence in Egypt At Sharm El Sheikh Real Estate we take pride in quality, e?ciency and professional after- sales services Sharm El Sheikh Real Estate is a real estate agency comm
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Designs for life With the results of this year's Arabian Property Awards hot o? the press we take a closer look at a trio of ?ve-star winning architectural projects
Star House, Kuwait This beach house blends beautifully with the natural topography
Arabian accolades The secret is out as the names of the very best property companies across Arabia have been revealed in Dubai
Hundreds of the Middle East's foremost developers, agents, architects and interior designers gathered at the Madinat Jumeirah Hotel in Dubai recently to hear the results of the world's most prestigio
www.toptenproperties.net ??? BUY Showcase CASALE QUARANTUNO – Lubriano (Lazio) The twenty-four hectares property is set in the Valley of Civita di Bagnoregio, an area of such unspoilt, outstanding beauty to have been
INVESTING IS ALL ABOUT APPRECIATION Introducing SENI Mont’ Kiara, located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a collaboration between London-listed Aseana Properties Ltd and CapitaLand, one of the largest re
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ShowcaseBUY Oasis Singer Island 38 full floor residences from $1,600,000 to $2,995,000 Singer Island,
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Foreword Year after year the Arabian Proper ty Awards attracts entries of the highest calibre across all the different categories. Our panel of judges, which grows annually to accommodate the ever-i
Index 6 8 10 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 4 International Proper ty Awards Judges Sponsors & Supporters 2010 Arabia Property Awar
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Arabian Award Winners 2010 Residential Winners Abu Dhabi Best Apartment Al Bandar Development by Aldar Properties PJSC Best Development Bloom Gardens by Bloom. Best Interior Design Highly Commended
Oman Best Apartment Highly Commended The Wave, Muscat by The Wave, Muscat Best Architecture (Multiple Units) Highly Commended The Wave, Muscat by The Wave, Muscat Best Development
Dubai (cont.) Best Retail Development Festival Centre by Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate The Architecture Award (Mixed Use) Burj Khalifa by Skidmore, Owi
Saudi Arabia (cont.) Best Of?ce Development Highly Commended ASAS Tower by ASAS Pan Gulf Best Property Consultancy Marketing Highly Commended HARTT Proper ties The Architecture Award (Of?ce)
Oman Oman is emerging as the quiet performer in the Arabian property market. Its rich culture and strong economy are driving development and infrastructur
Dubai BEST RETAIL DEVELOPMENT DUBAI Festival Centre by Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate HIGHLY COMMENDED BEST MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT DUBAI
Intercontinental & Crowne Plaza Hotels Al Badia Hillside Village buyers can choose from a range of one, two or three-bedroom apartments with over 145 individually designed layouts.
Egypt HIGHLY COMMENDED BEST INTERIOR DESIGN EGYPT AAIB - Wealth Management Branch by Ashraf Sadek Associates HIGHLY COMMENDED THE ARCHITECTURE AWARD (OFFICE) EGYPT El-Bor
El Borg El Borg ASA faced the challenge of giving the building its dynamic shape, as the four facades are different, respecting the building surroundings, orientation and landscape.The bui
Egypt THE ARCHITECTURE AWARD (RETAIL) ARABIA Cleopatra Mall by Design International THE ARCHITECTURE AWARD (RETAIL) EGYPT Cleopatra Mall
effective and visually responsive to the changing climatic conditions. The most distinctive external feature is a 5,000m2 ar ti?cial lake with waterfalls and a Cybernetic fountain feature with
Egypt SODIC Sales Center THE ARCHITECTURE AWARD (OFFICE) EGYPT SODIC Sales Center by Eklego Design HIGHLY COMMENDED BEST INTERIOR DESIGN EGYPT SODIC Sales Center
Summer Villa in Gouna approach for the interiors was to create a primed canvas for her ar tistic additions. As the house overlooks a lagoon and is situated within t
Egypt BEST MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT EGYPT Mena Mall Project by MENA HOLDING 24 International Proper ty
cent of the total area of the plot. Natural daylight ?oods in through every level of the development and green design throughout provides a healthier environment in which to live and work. An educati
Kuwait HIGHLY COMMENDED THE ARCHITECTURE AWARD (RETAIL) KUWAIT Sahari Mall by Option One International W.L.L
demanded different internal layouts. The result was a ?exible layout of the shops in order to allow varying tenancy agreements according to current retail market demands. At ground level, the atrium
BEST ARCHITECTURE (SINGLE UNIT) LEBANON M.F.A. Private Residential Complex by KAMAL BARHOUM Ar chitect - Design Class BEST ARCHITECTURE (SINGLE UNIT) ARABIA
Lebanon Design Class was awarded the full `turn-key' contract for HRH Prince Mohammed Bin Fahed Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saoud's private residential complex. This
Saudi Arabia THE ARCHITECTURE AWARD (OFFICE) ARABIA GOSI Granada Business Office Park by Omrania & Associates THE ARCHITECTURE AWARD (OFFICE)
need for extensive transpor tation and over 4,000 naturally lit and ventilated underground parking spaces have been provided – 30% more than the number required by city planning regulations. All exce
Sudan BEST OFFICE DEVELOPMENT SUDAN National Telecom. Corp. (NTC) H.Q. by CENTECS 32 International P
photovoltaic technology.The restaurant located on the ground ?oor is shaped like a snail's shell and ?tted with a custom design Sapa skylight system. Low-e glass inside the 14 metre high roof ensures
THE NEW MASERATI GRANTURISMO S The ultimate sporting expression of the `Trident' badge, the perfect balance between performance and comfort. The Maserati GranTurismo S is priced at £88,00
Abu Dhabi Providing an optimal service that is second to none in the region, 5 Pioneers Property Development ensures that its clients, both buyers and sel
BEST PROPERTY CONSULTANCY MARKETING ARABIA Platinum Tower by Pegasus Real Estate BEST PROPERTY CONSULTANCY MARKETING BAHRAIN Platinum Tower by Pegasus Re
Dubai elysian Real Estate was established in Dubai in 2006 to ful?l the need for a fully integrated real estate brokerage ?rm in a rapidly ?ourishing mark
BEST INTERIOR DESIGN EGYPT Kattameya Heights Residence by Living In Interiors Living In Interiors 44 El Hassan Street, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt 12411 t: +202 3335
Kuwait The Star House Kuwait Children's Hospital AGi Architects is an international design ?rm providing comprehensive services in architecture, planning, urban design, and interior design.The c
BEST MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT KUWAIT Boulevard by Kuwait Commercial Markets Complex Co Kuwait Commercial Markets Complex Co Future Zone
Qatar Far from being simply a real estate development, Lusail City is a unique, vibrant, waterfront community.The company behind it, Lusail Real Estate &
Qatar HIGHLY COMMENDED BEST MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT QATAR The Gate by Salam Bounian Development Co. Salam Bounian Dev
Qatar Founded in 1999, United Development Company (UDC) has become one of the leading private sector shareholding companies in the State of Qatar, working
Tunisia THE ARCHITECTURE AWARD (PUBLIC SERVICE) TUNISIA Interpretation Center of Archeological Site of Dougga by Draw Link Group
Syria Established in 2007, Bena Properties, the real estate development and investment arm of Cham Holding, is the largest Syrian private real estate comp
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