The Art of Luxury Issue 36 2019 | Page 30

RESIDENCY & ESTATES A LUXE HIDEAWAY IN DUBAI Dubai is a place of incredible contrasts. Humble homes are Baldi, La Cuisine Française, Devon&Devon, Schuco and Miele, to juxtaposed with out of this world luxurious resorts and plush ocean name just a few. Built using only the finest materials, XXII Carat is view pads. But Dubai has always been a place of extremes. A place where all the determinants of uber luxury can be found. where more is more. A whole lot more. Anton Yachmenev, Managing Director of Forum Group, the Luxury homes here all share certain things: abundant space, company behind XXII Carat, believes the standards of luxury living stunning design, and, of course, privacy. That’s certainly the case in Dubai have changed, for the better. with the XXII Carat ultra-luxury villas that are just about to welcome their first ever occupants. Located right at the end of the Palm He says, “A decade ago, Dubai was not a place to buy a home and Jumeirah’s West Crescent, this is where things get rather fancy. settle down. It was transient and short term and wasn’t taken seriously as somewhere you might want to spend the next 20 to 30 For today's new generation of well-heeled travelers, the bar for luxe years of your life. hideaways has reached dizzying heights, which is why XXII Carat’s interiors boast everything from kitchens that reflect discerning and “But that has changed, dramatically. There is now a trend of uncompromising taste to bathrooms that offer a luxurious retreat discerning well-heeled buyers choosing a permanent home in from everyday life. Dubai and that’s why we came up with the idea for XXII Carat. All the villas are furnished with high end finishing materials and “It is a place residents can truly call home, where no expense has equipment imported from France and Italy such as La Cornue, been spared. Each villa has been expertly designed and furnished to make sure you will never want to leave.” 30 The Art of Luxury Issue 36 2019