My Own Home: Entrepreneur more than doubles value of Dubai Hills villa - in pictures

  • Ricardo Scala has renovated a property in Sidra 2, Dubai Hills Estate. All photos unless otherwise stated: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Ricardo Scala has renovated a property in Sidra 2, Dubai Hills Estate. All photos unless otherwise stated: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Mr Scala also chose the artwork displayed in the villa. Photo: Ricardo Scala
    Mr Scala also chose the artwork displayed in the villa. Photo: Ricardo Scala
  • A custom-made lion sculpture sits at the main entrance
    A custom-made lion sculpture sits at the main entrance
  • An extra bedroom was added to the house
    An extra bedroom was added to the house
  • The swimming pool has sun loungers
    The swimming pool has sun loungers
  • A sunken seating area with firepit in the garden
    A sunken seating area with firepit in the garden
  • One of four bathrooms
    One of four bathrooms
  • An indoor cinema
    An indoor cinema
  • One of four bedrooms
    One of four bedrooms
  • A view from the stairwell
    A view from the stairwell
  • The living area
    The living area
  • The show kitchen, which has a hidden chef's are where the cooker and appliances are
    The show kitchen, which has a hidden chef's are where the cooker and appliances are