![Dubai, United Arab Emirates - May 10, 2019: Karthik Jayakumar downsized his apartment to save money, moving just 20ft but saving 30% on his rent. Friday the 10th of May 2019. Karama, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RG635FHZSYP3VKRJ76PBLKS2YA.jpg?smart=true&auth=443bc4525bf885a16706cb8f0c23f09b78c1d9fd43882f8403bacb747f86a3b4&width=400&height=225)
Dubai resident Karthik Jayakumar downsized his apartment, moving just six metres away to save 30 per cent on his rent. Chris Whiteoak / The Nationa
Dubai resident Karthik Jayakumar downsized his apartment, moving just six metres away to save 30 per cent on his rent. Chris Whiteoak / The Nationa
The UAE residents downsizing big-ticket costs such as rent and school fees to save more
From moving to a smaller home to ditching the car, reducing your spend on larger items can significantly boost your finances