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Floor-to-ceiling windows will not only guarantee the home's interiors are flooded with natural light but also offer striking views of the sea and the Dubai cityscape
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Plans for a $40 million Dubai villa inspired by the sci-fi blockbuster Dune have been unveiled. All photos: Isto
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Called Dragonfly, the nine-bedroom, 2,500 square metre villa is inspired by the ornithopters or winged aircraft used in the sci-fi blockbuster
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Currently in the initial stages of implementation, construction of the Dragonfly is expected to be completed by the end of the year
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The Dragonfly is meant for a big family and is valued between $35-$40 million, according to architecture and design company Isto
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Metal will be the principal material in the villa
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The water feature outside
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Floor-to-ceiling windows will not only guarantee the home's interiors are flooded with natural light but also offer striking views of the sea and the Dubai cityscape
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DKMDRJFQVBF3JE3KVIDZ5W4UYY.jpg?smart=true&auth=5aa364fff423086628bc4890bd1e66ca9b690d6ec0cba36b1435aad80136b9e2&width=400&height=225)
Plans for a $40 million Dubai villa inspired by the sci-fi blockbuster Dune have been unveiled. All photos: Isto
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FMPBWNNTONFQ3FTHXUQJ6R72AM.jpg?smart=true&auth=f6d520e9d4bccda3c08dd2681399bef4ae914e8501e4b7eebc5e76d2fa75149e&width=400&height=225)
Called Dragonfly, the nine-bedroom, 2,500 square metre villa is inspired by the ornithopters or winged aircraft used in the sci-fi blockbuster
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/3RGXZBOD3ZGXPMCDVPYNHASSGA.jpg?smart=true&auth=758f320557da5bc429ee22a45d30e13bc8b29d8aa785e5073a6740d3cc2096b4&width=400&height=225)
Currently in the initial stages of implementation, construction of the Dragonfly is expected to be completed by the end of the year
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HEAEVKNRHNHZFNDOPE5PQ4P3CI.jpg?smart=true&auth=28dd32cd48a37c92431d4361be3ddf47d409dd1e0c64b8d440b983ffb3159949&width=400&height=225)
The Dragonfly is meant for a big family and is valued between $35-$40 million, according to architecture and design company Isto
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/2N6KFX2O4VB6BF4JT6DKUCDTNY.jpg?smart=true&auth=19cbf660a3c39d01b4d6b6d0621e0b94572b1eaed17b00717a3b6d91c8c8a4de&width=400&height=225)
Metal will be the principal material in the villa
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/KWMRN5B3HZA7LBSH4UMQE2E4CE.jpg?smart=true&auth=7869917403dc7e74c484b787baa0b581dcf83014b0f4d75034308678f29f325a&width=400&height=225)
The water feature outside
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/REAEIGBREJGLHF2DPRBYOJN33M.jpg?smart=true&auth=2d4a35d82829425eec8cb0de398f57d8e7e90994bde4440a946a609eddefee5a&width=400&height=225)
Floor-to-ceiling windows will not only guarantee the home's interiors are flooded with natural light but also offer striking views of the sea and the Dubai cityscape
A $40 million Dune-inspired villa is being built in Dubai
Futuristic-looking Dragonfly, a nine-bedroom home similar to ornithopters featured in the franchise, will be completed later this year
David Tusing
20 February, 2024
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