My Dubai Rent: Laura Goldman - in pictures

  • Laura Goldman rents a townhouse for Dh175,000, at Tilal Al Ghaf in Dubai. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
    Laura Goldman rents a townhouse for Dh175,000, at Tilal Al Ghaf in Dubai. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
  • Ms Goldman, a real estate agent, has chosen the furniture carefully to make sure the house is not cluttered
    Ms Goldman, a real estate agent, has chosen the furniture carefully to make sure the house is not cluttered
  • As part of her job, Ms Goldman brings families into her home to show them how a three-bed townhouse can be modelled
    As part of her job, Ms Goldman brings families into her home to show them how a three-bed townhouse can be modelled
  • Ms Goldman says Tilal Al Ghaf offers value for money compared to other upmarket areas
    Ms Goldman says Tilal Al Ghaf offers value for money compared to other upmarket areas
  • The Goldmans have two children and lived in a Sofitel hotel for a year before moving to Tilal Al Ghaf
    The Goldmans have two children and lived in a Sofitel hotel for a year before moving to Tilal Al Ghaf
  • The son's bedroom
    The son's bedroom
  • The daughter’s bedroom
    The daughter’s bedroom
  • Ms Goldman's garden has artificial grass and some minimalistic furniture
    Ms Goldman's garden has artificial grass and some minimalistic furniture
  • The community swimming pool
    The community swimming pool
  • The finish and the quality of the properties in Tilal Al Ghaf was a big draw, Ms Goldman says
    The finish and the quality of the properties in Tilal Al Ghaf was a big draw, Ms Goldman says
  • The lagoon at Tilal Al Ghaf
    The lagoon at Tilal Al Ghaf