Inside a Dubai home filled with Christmas decor - in pictures

  • We take a peek inside Marie Gibb's home in Al Safa 2 just ahead of Christmas. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    We take a peek inside Marie Gibb's home in Al Safa 2 just ahead of Christmas. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The Dubai resident, who is originally from Scotland, has three children and six grandchildren
    The Dubai resident, who is originally from Scotland, has three children and six grandchildren
  • The home has three colour themes – gold in the lounge, red in the dining room and a white winter forest in the TV room
    The home has three colour themes – gold in the lounge, red in the dining room and a white winter forest in the TV room
  • The outdoor space, too, is given the full festive treatment
    The outdoor space, too, is given the full festive treatment
  • A mini Christmas village is full of intricate ornaments and figurines
    A mini Christmas village is full of intricate ornaments and figurines
  • Gibb says she always manages to finds space for the decorations she buys or is gifted year on year
    Gibb says she always manages to finds space for the decorations she buys or is gifted year on year
  • The pieces range from tiny baubles to life-size decor
    The pieces range from tiny baubles to life-size decor
  • Gibb also collects and displays Swarovski crystal ornaments
    Gibb also collects and displays Swarovski crystal ornaments
  • New this year is a red Swarovski ornament advent calendar, a gift from her husband Nelson Gibb
    New this year is a red Swarovski ornament advent calendar, a gift from her husband Nelson Gibb
  • Gibb starts putting up the decorations at the beginning of November
    Gibb starts putting up the decorations at the beginning of November
  • She switches on the Christmas tree lights on UAE National Day, on December 2
    She switches on the Christmas tree lights on UAE National Day, on December 2
  • Gibb is known for her annual Christmas Eve parties
    Gibb is known for her annual Christmas Eve parties
  • Even the guest bathroom is given the festive treatment
    Even the guest bathroom is given the festive treatment
  • Gibb says her six grandchildren find great delight in visiting her home at this time of year
    Gibb says her six grandchildren find great delight in visiting her home at this time of year
  • Several baubles gifted by friends over the years, hold great memories for Gibb
    Several baubles gifted by friends over the years, hold great memories for Gibb
  • No detail is too small for Gibb's discerning eye
    No detail is too small for Gibb's discerning eye
  • It takes Gibb eight days to pack up the decorations, only to break them out again when Christmas rolls round
    It takes Gibb eight days to pack up the decorations, only to break them out again when Christmas rolls round