The “Bollywood” celebrity couple Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have purchased a villa in the prestigious Sanctuary Falls, a resort-style villa community within Jumeirah Golf Estates.

Abhishek and Aishwarya now own a luxury villa in Dubai and have joined the ranks of other celebs who own property there including David & Victoria Beckham, Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt.

Abhishek and Aishwarya were introduced to future neighbours by the property’s developers, Shaik Holdings, at an exclusive “Residents’ Party” at the 7-star Burj Al Arab hotel. That’s an awful lot of stars for a seven-star hotel (sic)

As if reading from a script, Abhishek said, “I don’t think we choose a place, I believe a place chooses you,” on being asked why Dubai and why Sanctuary Falls. He added, “We saw the Sanctuary Falls project and the facilities and just knew that we had to be a part of it.” The couple looked relaxed despite a hectic past week, which included a visit to the Cannes Film Festival and a three-hour walk to Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak temple. They also displayed no signs of anxiety ahead of Sarkar Raj’s release this week, in which Aishwarya joins Abhishek and father-in-law, Amitabh Bachchan, on screen

“I don’t think I’ve ever been nervous or stressed out before a film’s release,” said Aishwarya. Dressed in an Indian kurta, Aishwarya held onto Abhishek for most of the evening and did most of the talking when interacting with the small gathering of guests at the reception. More on Bollywood Stars Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan buy in Dubai

Emaar Properties has just announced “Golf Homes,” a small development of luxury homes in “Arabian Ranches.” Defined by ultra-luxury standards and elegantly detailed architectural features, the Golf Homes are set on the scenic fairways of a golf course. The community features only eighteen spacious homes, which are being offered to discerning customers via an auction, which will be held on 24th May.

Golf Homes is a celebration of the finest standards in modern home building, and offers an unparalleled lifestyle experience for residents. Apart from the location advantage of being part of the Arabian Ranches Golf Course, the homes also provide residents easy access to a diverse range of lifestyle amenities. Residents can look forward to leisure pursuits at the Arabian Ranches Golf Club and the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club. The homes are also in close proximity to the Arabian Ranches community centre, a retail hub and schools.

The Golf Homes are designed in three styles - Hacienda, Suncadia and Castilla - featuring Arabian and Spanish architectural elements. The Castilla Homes cover more than 8,000 square feet and consist of rooms wrapped around terraces, a verandah, courtyard and an entry court with a central fountain. The Hacienda Homes have over 10 rooms over 6,900 square feet, a reception courtyard, grand dinning room, three terraces, two gallerias and windows set around two spacious living rooms. Suncadia Homes are 2 floor villas with a wrap-around promenade, an entry tower and entry arcade.

Mr Saif Al Mansoori, Sales Director, said: “The Golf Homes at Arabian Ranches is an unmatched villa community, and is positioned as a premium residential destination in Dubai. The sheer spaciousness of the homes, the design excellence and the spectacular location offer potential investors a prized home in Arabian Ranches, an established residential neighborhood.”

Apparently, Emaar is holding an auction sale for the Golf Homes to highlight the distinctive appeal of the villa community. Villas are in great demand in Dubai, and Golf Homes builds on it further by offering an exclusive lifestyle.

According to their press release, all eighteen homes are surrounded by meticulously tended lawns and expansive “sun lounger” terraces, creating an aura of luxury even before entering the property. Inside, the immaculately designed homes feature doors of porcelain, wood, and stone, intricately detailed ceilings, walls with a two-color, textured paint effect and bronzed leaf grille work windows. The latest appliances and amenities and elegant iron-embellished wardrobes all combine to create a warm and luxurious ambiance.

Potential investors can register interest for auction sales at any of Emaar’s sales centers in the UAE or call toll-free on 800-EMAAR (800-36227) or log in to www.emaar.com for more details.

The golf course, polo and equestrian facilities, schools and a spread of retail and leisure outlets make it an integrated lifestyle community. The 18 hole, Par 72 desert-style Arabian Ranches Golf Course is a choice destination for golfers and has been designed by Ian Baker-Finch and Nicklaus Design.