The house also includes a very polite houseboy who lives in the maids' room. He's there to do the garden, clean the pool, feed the birds and may help you out for small tasks.

The owner has also kept some birds on the side of the house, caged, but is a great attraction for kids.

The Meadows is a freehold residential community located in the Emirates Living Community, which is located off of Sheikh Zayed Road's Interchange 5, near to the Dubai Marina, Dubai Media City and the Emirates Golf Club. The Meadows is Emaar's premium villa project after Emirates Hills, and it shares borders with Jumeirah Islands, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Emirates Hills, and the Springs.

The Meadows contains 3 to 7 bedroom two-storey single-family detached villas with 9-foot ceilings, ensuite master bedrooms, and maid's quarters. The development's amenities include parks and water features, private yards, recreational facilities, swimming pools, children's play area, nurseries, and 24-hour security.

You will also find cafés and restaurants, shops and services, and a Spinney?s supermarket.