Home tour: an eclectic villa in Jumeirah Islands, Dubai with rich green accents

While the villa offered generous proportions and strong structural bones, many residential properties in the city are designed primarily as investment assets and can feel impersonal within a rapidly evolving metropolis.

In response, Nazim turned to Dubai-based studio Creating Homes for a complete interior transformation that would align the home with her personal identity.

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For Claudia Baliyan, whose more than 15 years of international experience have shaped her intuitive, narrative-driven approach to interiors, the project presented an opportunity “to craft spaces that tell a story, evoke emotion, and bring warmth and life into every corner–making the process both exciting and fulfilling.”

“The clients had a clear and passionate vision for their home,” recalls the design director and co-founder of Creating Homes. “They didn’t just want a beautifully designed space–they wanted a home with a soul, one that truly reflected their personalities, lifestyles, and artistic spirit.”

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This required an in-depth exploration of Nazim’s personal aesthetic and lifestyle, alongside a meticulous consideration of how these elements could be translated into a cohesive residential environment while embodying a singular personal identity.

“From the initial concept discussions and mood board creation to finalising the layout and sourcing materials–it was a highly collaborative process, with continuous input from the client to ensure every detail resonated with her vision,” Baliyan shares.

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The design narrative begins with Nazim’s affinity for bold hues–particularly green, a colour that ultimately lends its name to the project: Villa Verde.

Rather than dominating the interiors, however, green–often expressed in shades of khaki and olive–is layered thoughtfully throughout the home, appearing as accents in key areas to introduce richness and vibrancy.

Inspired by her Indian heritage, the hue acts as a unifying thread across indoor and outdoor spaces, complemented by subtle cultural and artistic references, warm earth tones, burgundy highlights, and layered textures that lend depth and meaning to the palette.

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Stepping through the arched entryway, lined with black-and-white checkered marble flooring, Nazim’s extensive art collection begins its prominent display–strategically integrated into the layout to add visual rhythm and character throughout the home.

“We have created multiple gallery-like moments across the villa, with dedicated wall spaces and considered lighting to showcase her artworks in an eclectic yet curated manner,” Baliyan explains.

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Natural wood flooring laid in a Parisian herringbone pattern anchors the ground floor, where, in the living room, a Cipollino Nuvolato marble fireplace introduces a verdant note, echoed by lush greenery visible through the arched glazing that frames the space.

In the adjacent dining area, a marble table by The Fifth Designs and Maison Roca, paired with Avocado leather chairs, takes centre stage beneath a soaring floor-to-ceiling glass façade overlooking the pool and garden.

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Within the show kitchen, a neutral base of white finishes and light oak cabinetry sets the stage for Calacatta Viola marble countertops, whose burgundy veining adds a sense of drama.

Additionally, a pistachio-toned Officine Gullo range, alongside a Quooker tap and Miele appliances, ensures functionality is seamlessly integrated into the design.

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Through large bi-folding doors, the kitchen opens onto a tropical-inspired outdoor terrace, evoking a touch of Beverly Hills glamour with subtle Soho House flair.

Here, a covered pergola houses the outdoor kitchen bar and dining area, while a sunken lounge edged by the swimming pool features custom upholstery in maroon and green, surrounded by lush, desert-adapted planting.

Ascending the sculptural staircase–a striking centrepiece inspired by one Nazim admired at The Edition Hotel in New York–the atmosphere transitions toward a more intimate and personalised expression.

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In the TV room, a feature wall clad in tropical-inspired Ananbo wallpaper introduces a sense of escapism, while cabinetry and ceilings painted in deep green tones add depth, balanced by white panelled walls and an arched display niche with retractable frosted glass.

The private office echoes this palette, with arched green niches forming integrated storage, anchored by a CB2 stone table and framed Polaroids by Cyrus Mahboubian.

Within the cocooning bedrooms, green appears in softer, more nuanced applications, layered with natural textiles and warm wood tones. 

Meanwhile, the ensuite bathrooms provide a refined counterpoint, featuring quartzite vanities and carefully selected finishes that strike a balance between luxury and restraint.

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“The vibe [Nazim] seeks is far from conventional,” Baliyan concludes. “She prefers each room to have its own unique identity and atmosphere, completely different from the others, and straying from standard, predictable design norms.”

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