German Ursula Musch lives in the Dubai desert - in pictures

  • Ursula Musch has bought her own farm in the Dubai desert, where she lives with 27 camels and other animals. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Ursula Musch has bought her own farm in the Dubai desert, where she lives with 27 camels and other animals. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Musch shares common interests with her neighbours and often invites them over to her house
    Musch shares common interests with her neighbours and often invites them over to her house
  • One of her helpers, Salim, prepares food in the tandoor
    One of her helpers, Salim, prepares food in the tandoor
  • Musch also owns 50 goats, Saluki dogs, ducks and chickens
    Musch also owns 50 goats, Saluki dogs, ducks and chickens
  • The farm is open to visitors, who can go camel riding
    The farm is open to visitors, who can go camel riding
  • Musch says the best way her business is promoted is through word of mouth
    Musch says the best way her business is promoted is through word of mouth
  • Musch says she does not mind summers in the desert because AC is available everywhere
    Musch says she does not mind summers in the desert because AC is available everywhere
  • The majlis, reception area, at her house
    The majlis, reception area, at her house
  • Musch began breeding camels after she was given a young female called Sarab by a breeder
    Musch began breeding camels after she was given a young female called Sarab by a breeder
  • Some of Musch's artwork inside her home
    Some of Musch's artwork inside her home
  • Musch puts the final touches to some of her paintings
    Musch puts the final touches to some of her paintings
  • Musch plans to live the Bedouin life in the desert for ever
    Musch plans to live the Bedouin life in the desert for ever
  • Her dream is to own 50 camels some day
    Her dream is to own 50 camels some day