Miami castle is yours for only Dh40m

From the publicity shot taken from the air, Château Artisan looks every bit like an enchanting centuries-old French castle.

But a closer look reveals that the sprawling mansion sits in the middle of a lake, not a moat. And it is unmistakably modern, built in 2007 - in Miami, not Marseilles.

At the end of a long tree-lined driveway, Château Artisan is a modern take on a classic architectural style. But at US$10.9 million (Dh40m), it has a price tag to match its grandeur.

"Château Artisan is incredibly unique in that the property rivals the finest chateaux in France, yet is situated just minutes from the excitement of Miami," says Rick Moser, senior vice president of Christie's International Real Estate.

The interior is split into three levels and has eight bedrooms, five bathrooms and five "powder rooms", or toilets.

The foyer boasts high-vaulted ceilings, arched doorways and white marbled floors. But the focal point is the great room - every good castle has one - with a 40-foot ceiling, iron chandelier and white marble flooring. Its large mahogany doors open to a vast terrace.

"The estate's unique architecture together with its numerous recreational amenities will attract those who are looking for exceptional premises ideal for entertaining guests," adds Mr Moser.

The mansion also includes a state-of-the-art movie theatre and game room.

Outside, there is a black granite-tiled swimming pool and Jacuzzi There is also a somewhat strangely sounding landscaping feature called "the ruins," a small mountain created to resemble ancient times, which has multiple levels ascending to a large fire pit at the summit.

"The Château Artisan is so perfectly unique, such an artful vision. All of it, from the big picture to every last detail has been designed and carefully chosen for its fit of shape, colour, size, material," says listing agent Judy Zeder of Esslinger-Wooten-Maxwell Realtors.

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Other workplace saving schemes

The UAE government announced a retirement savings plan for private and free zone sector employees in 2023.
Dubai’s savings retirement scheme for foreign employees working in the emirate’s government and public sector came into effect in 2022.
National Bonds unveiled a Golden Pension Scheme in 2022 to help private-sector foreign employees with their financial planning.
In April 2021, Hayah Insurance unveiled a workplace savings plan to help UAE employees save for their retirement.
Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based investment manager, has launched a fund that will allow UAE private companies to offer employees investment returns on end-of-service benefits.

World Cup final

Who: France v Croatia
When: Sunday, July 15, 7pm (UAE)
TV: Game will be shown live on BeIN Sports for viewers in the Mena region

The specs

Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo

Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm

Torque: 580Nm at 1,900-4,800rpm

Transmission: Eight-speed auto

Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L/100km

On sale: December

Price: From Dh330,000 (estimate)

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Saturday (UAE kick-off times)

Watford v Leicester City (3.30pm)

Brighton v Arsenal (6pm)

West Ham v Wolves (8.30pm)

Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (10.45pm)

Sunday

Newcastle United v Sheffield United (5pm)

Aston Villa v Chelsea (7.15pm)

Everton v Liverpool (10pm)

Monday

Manchester City v Burnley (11pm)

The National Archives, Abu Dhabi

Founded over 50 years ago, the National Archives collects valuable historical material relating to the UAE, and is the oldest and richest archive relating to the Arabian Gulf.

Much of the material can be viewed on line at the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive - https://www.agda.ae/en

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