institutions of NYU Abu Dhabi and Cranleigh School as well as to a life that is intellectually, creatively, and inspirationally rich. This is a brilliantly designed settlement that combines green living and the accessibility of the city, where all basic amenities in life, including shopping, dining venues, learning and other entertainment needs, are all in the vicinity. The secret of the architectural splendour of these one of its kind villas are the organic determination of design, i.e., here we cannot find nature as the background but instead, as one of the core elements. The buildings have clear lines, eco-friendly materials and strategic openness which invites the outside world in. Large windows, covered terraces, shade-giving trees and lush greenery are in abundance round the buildings which open and feed so many other structures with light, wind and flora. Every villa is a classic combination of the Emirati design traditions and modern minimalism.