Desert Springs Village in Tecom is surrounded by tall bui...

Desert Springs Village in Tecom is surrounded by tall buildings. Pawan Singh / The National
The bungalow-style houses have large gardens that are seldom found in central Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
View of the front garden of one of the villa in the Desert Springs Village in Tecom area in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
A sign on a white picket fence of a villa warns passers-by of a dog. Pawan Singh / The National
Graffiti decorates a wall at Desert Springs Village in Tecom area in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
The Desert Spring grocery at Desert Springs Village in Tecom. Pawan Singh / The National