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They intend to stay as Dubai's development shifts westward, where the property is situated
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Nithin Mathew Thombil and his partner Ioana Miruna Lupascu live in a villa in Dubai South. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
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After living in a small apartment in Silicon Oasis they moved house in January
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Mr Thombil, who is the owner and co-founder of the Wheels Ahoy, pays Dh95,000 a year for the property
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The villa is situated outside of the city near Al Maktoum International Airport
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It has three bedrooms, a maid's room, and a landscaped garden
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The couple plan to add wall paintings and photos for a personal touch
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Their need for space was also driven by frequent visits from family and friends
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The community is brand new and only about half of homes are occupied, the couple say
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There are plenty of amenities
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Mr Thombil added some plants, artificial grass and decorative rocks to the garden
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Downsides include limited food delivery options and the long drive to the nearest shopping mall
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Although trips to Old Dubai or Dubai Mall take 45 to 50 minutes, they are generally traffic-free
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They intend to stay as Dubai's development shifts westward, where the property is situated
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Nithin Mathew Thombil and his partner Ioana Miruna Lupascu live in a villa in Dubai South. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
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After living in a small apartment in Silicon Oasis they moved house in January
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Mr Thombil, who is the owner and co-founder of the Wheels Ahoy, pays Dh95,000 a year for the property
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The villa is situated outside of the city near Al Maktoum International Airport
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It has three bedrooms, a maid's room, and a landscaped garden
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The couple plan to add wall paintings and photos for a personal touch
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Their need for space was also driven by frequent visits from family and friends
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The community is brand new and only about half of homes are occupied, the couple say
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There are plenty of amenities
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Mr Thombil added some plants, artificial grass and decorative rocks to the garden
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Downsides include limited food delivery options and the long drive to the nearest shopping mall
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Although trips to Old Dubai or Dubai Mall take 45 to 50 minutes, they are generally traffic-free
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They intend to stay as Dubai's development shifts westward, where the property is situated
My Dubai Rent: Businessman finds space and serenity in Emaar South for Dh95,000
Nithin Mathew Thombil chose the three-bedroom villa to accommodate his partner's extensive wardrobe and host friends and family
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