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gardens and its very own beach. Imagine a home with a private waterfront, boat jetty, bathrooms en suite, an infinity pool and deck, living quarters for four domestic staff, smart home technology providing fingertip controls for lights, temperature and alarms and a three-car garage. These are just some of the fabulous features on offer to residents at Al Gurm. Owners of multimillion-dirham villas such as these demand the very best. The architectural design has a distinct South East Asian quality. With wide sloping roofs and tastefully elegant interiors combining natural stone with rich walnut wood, there is a definite Aman-esque vibe. Tastefully deluxe interiors with minimalist open planned designs featuring all the state-of-the art amenities one could wish for offer the ultimate in sheer indulgence. With meticulous attention to detail, every villa boasts a pristine finish with high quality materials constructed and presented using the finest workmanship. Each villa has two kitchens with state-of-the art appliances from the celebrated German designer and manufacturer Gaggenau. If like us you love to cook, you’ll be in your element with one kitchen for everyday family cooking and the second – separate to the main villa – providing the ideal culinary sanctuary in which to produce larger meals for entertaining or even to cater for bigger events. Delightful private villas offer the ultimate in comfort and extravagance and have been meticulously designed in a diversity of styles – displaying elements of both Spanish and Arabic architecture – all of which blend seamlessly into their natural habitat, perfectly complementing their tranquil setting. Aldar have created what they refer to as a ‘window on nature’. With their spacious open-plan designs, the large, grand stone clad villas draw the eye to the serene water and mangrove views. Island Living What could be more indulgent than the serene solitude of your own island base? Accessed by elevated bridges, in blissful luxury, these stunning Island five bedroom villas provide fabulous comfort, modern minimalist interiors and the finest contemporary technology to achieve an unrivalled standard of lavish living. Each villa is designed across two floors with deluxe roof terraces providing the ideal ambience both relaxing quietly and entertaining. Designed for formal dining and entertaining, these fabulously opulent Island Villas feature many patios and balconies with a fantastic interior offering large dining, living and kitchen accommodation. The large first-floor master bedroom suites feature unsurpassed views out across the water that will quite simply take your breath away. But it’s not just the sumptuous decor and state-of-the-art appliances that had us impressed. These deluxe Island Villas offer a whole new level of luxury which is truly spectacular. Would you believe, each one comprises not only your own swimming pool, but (did we mention this earlier?) also a secluded beach! We feel this is a feature well worth more than one mention – your own private, personal beach! With a personal jetty for your boat, you can head out to sea with a picnic before returning to your own island retreat – now that’s what the A&J diaries would refer to as ‘living the dream’! Idyllic waterfront haven Breathtaking views over azure waters that stretch as far as the eye can see, with the warm sunshine casting a golden glow over remarkable villas – it could only be Al Gurm. The villas seem to walk on water and you will certainly be walking on air after a stay here. This is a lifestyle we could become very much accustomed to. A waterfront villa makes for your own little piece of heaven set along the edges of the reserve and inland waterway. Influenced significantly by the architecture of South East Asia, with spacious family dining rooms and living rooms on one side and fabulous en-suite bedrooms, these three, four and five bedroom water villas are the perfect place to escape from the stresses of life and feel your worries ebb away. The water villas are designed on three levels stepping right down to the water’s edge with fabulous big lower front balconies and patios overlooking the water. Relax in unashamed luxury on divine first floor terrace facing out across the sparkling waters with its opulent infinity pool. From the jetty you can indulge your passion for diving or sailing – does life get more idyllic? Enrich your life A sumptuous sanctuary secluded from the stresses of everyday life, a visit to Al Gurm is truly a life changing experience. This is no ordinary holiday resort or residential offering, but rather a place for reflection and quiet contemplation where you can’t fail to be reminded of what is important in life. Al Gurm Resort is set to promote the already massive appeal of this flourishing part of the world and has been designed to greatly enhance the lives of those who settle and stay there. It is expected that the resort will capitalise on the success Abu Dhabi has achieved in attracting new business and tourism to the region during a period of unprecedented long term growth. Aldar has undertaken a diverse portfolio of development projects in accordance with Abu Dhabi’s long-term growth agenda as embodied in their 2030 plan. Creating high quality attractive and sustainable communities, Al Gurm is a very real and beautiful reflection of their forward-thinking vision; “The Al Gurm Resort project is something that Aldar is very proud of. Not only will this stunning residential development be an icon for Abu Dhabi but it will significantly add to the emirate’s already expanding tourism sector through the world-class hotel that be will established,” said Ahmed Al Sayegh, Chairman at Aldar. Close enough to the city to benefit from all the amenities, yet far enough away from the crowds, Al Gurm provides year-long luxury, perfect for those seeking an exclusive and peaceful lifestyle that appeals to their individuality whilst also offering convenient access to Abu Dhabi with its many and varied attractions. Hopping from island to island via the walkways and little boats, guests and residents can enjoy all the facilities of this exclusive retreat and appreciate the natural beauty of the mangrove forest with its abundant flora and fauna. Life beside the mangroves is one in which peace and luxury collides in blissful harmony. Having experienced that harmony first-hand, Al Gurm is a little piece of heaven on earth that comes highly recommended. Well done to the ‘Amazing Aldar’. Al Gurm eco-friendly 69 SIMPLY ABU DHABI