Dh390,000
Annual rent for a four-bedroom villa on The Palm, Jumeirah
Features This fully-furnished 5,045-square-foot villa is set in Canal Cove and includes four en suite bedrooms, plus a maid's room.
Pros The property is fitted with top-quality finishings, including Miele kitchen appliances. The main living area looks over a communal swimming pool and garden, while a separate family room also offers views of the water. One bedroom is on the ground floor, making it perfect for guests, while three are on the upper level. There is also a study area set off from the master bedroom and a large terrace with a built-in bar area.
Cons The villa has been furnished in a very classical style, which may not be to everybody's taste. Also, rent has to be paid in one cheque.
They say This family home is fitted with quality furnishings.
We say We'd probably tweak the interiors but there's no denying that this would be a great place to live.
Contact Better Homes 600 52 2212
BOSH!'s pantry essentials
Nutritional yeast
This is Firth's pick and an ingredient he says, "gives you an instant cheesy flavour". He advises making your own cream cheese with it or simply using it to whip up a mac and cheese or wholesome lasagne. It's available in organic and specialist grocery stores across the UAE.
Seeds
"We've got a big jar of mixed seeds in our kitchen," Theasby explains. "That's what you use to make a bolognese or pie or salad: just grab a handful of seeds and sprinkle them over the top. It's a really good way to make sure you're getting your omegas."
Umami flavours
"I could say soya sauce, but I'll say all umami-makers and have them in the same batch," says Firth. He suggests having items such as Marmite, balsamic vinegar and other general, dark, umami-tasting products in your cupboard "to make your bolognese a little bit more 'umptious'".
Onions and garlic
"If you've got them, you can cook basically anything from that base," says Theasby. "These ingredients are so prevalent in every world cuisine and if you've got them in your cupboard, then you know you've got the foundation of a really nice meal."
Your grain of choice
Whether rice, quinoa, pasta or buckwheat, Firth advises always having a stock of your favourite grains in the cupboard. "That you, you have an instant meal and all you have to do is just chuck a bit of veg in."
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How to help
Send “thenational” to the following numbers or call the hotline on: 0502955999
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