Summer 2019

96 From the moment any visitor arrives in the majestic city of Dubai they are greeted by the sight of Sobha’s name and iconic logo. Buildings to billboards, everywhere this symbol that has come to stand for quality shows itself to impress upon locals and guests alike that Sobha is here. Whilst its name is seen and spoken throughout the city, the company’s colossal 8 million square foot development is actually based directly in the heart of this bustling metropolis. When the development was first conceived in 2013, the site was of paramount importance, and the team at Sobha took the time and effort to find the perfect space where canal-side beauty and central connectivity were beautifully entwined. This extensive development is a passion project for Mr. Menon, who initially began his journey in real estate creating furniture in India, his home country. A chance meeting took him to Oman, where he started a small furniture shop. From these humble beginnings Mr. Menon has built an empire, with much of his past work including palaces, mosques and state buildings for some of the most revered clientele in Oman The flagship development of Sobha Group, the world’s only backwards-integrated real estate company with all aspects of its work undertaken in-house, Sobha Hartland is an 8 million square foot community in the heart of Dubai. LUXlife explores how this unique vision is taking shape under the watchful eye of industry pioneer P.N.C. Menon, who created a legacy of excellence that lives on in this latest project. Style Exclusive Sobha Hartland : A Community Aiming to Redefine Luxury in the Heart of Dubai