Inside the Bracho family's festive Abu Dhabi home - in pictures

Joe and Gaby Bracho live in a 16-villa beachside complex in Al Bahia, Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
Joe and Gaby Bracho live in a 16-villa beachside complex in Al Bahia, Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
An inflatable Grinch at the entrance of the residence
An inflatable Grinch at the entrance of the residence
The Bracho's Christmas tree has ornaments made of glass and crystal
The Bracho's Christmas tree has ornaments made of glass and crystal
View from the main door of the Bracho residence
View from the main door of the Bracho residence
A quirky Santa's Elf figurine
A quirky Santa's Elf figurine
Glass nutcracker figurines
Glass nutcracker figurines
For the Bracho family, Christmas is above all a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ
For the Bracho family, Christmas is above all a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ
A Nativity scene under the Christmas tree
A Nativity scene under the Christmas tree
Festive treats in the kitchen
Festive treats in the kitchen
Red, green and white decorations fill the living room
Red, green and white decorations fill the living room
North Pole signage beside the Christmas tree
North Pole signage beside the Christmas tree
The lights are tied with red bows for Christmas
The lights are tied with red bows for Christmas
Christmas-themed stuffed toys and pillows
Christmas-themed stuffed toys and pillows
A Santa Claus ornament
A Santa Claus ornament
Red candles line up near the main door
Red candles line up near the main door
Twinkly light projections are set up across the living room where Gaby works
Twinkly light projections are set up across the living room where Gaby works
The dining area
The dining area
Joe dresses up as The Grinch for a family photo taken in 2019
Joe dresses up as The Grinch for a family photo taken in 2019
Gaby's favourite Christmas character is The Grinch
Gaby's favourite Christmas character is The Grinch
A Grinch decoration on the dining table
A Grinch decoration on the dining table
Another Grinch decoration at the front door
Another Grinch decoration at the front door