Sabino Arabian

Big enough for a family, this sleek Dubai villa is a short hop from the restaurants, beaches and entertainment complexes of Palm Jumeira, with the Emirates Mall just down the road. Stepping inside, it’s a cool retreat from the desert heat – shining tiled floors keeping feet cool and a big, open living area decked out in deluxe design. Perhaps you want to embrace the warm air with lunch on the shaded patio, courtesy of the barbecue. Bedrooms are hotel-level plush for a sound sleep.

Home truths:
*There is an additional ensuite single bedroom in the villa for the maid
*Although the Emirates Mall is nearby, having a car is recommended and there is private parking here
*For those with reduced mobility, there's a ground-floor bedroom and bathroom here
*The vanity tables in the bedrooms can be used as laptop desks for those working remotely
*Smoking and sheesha pipes are only permitted on the balcony or outdoor areas