My Dubai Rent: Malcolm Ballantyne - in pictures

  • Malcolm Ballantyne pays Dh80,000 in rent for his two-bedroom apartment close to Mall of the Emirates. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Malcolm Ballantyne pays Dh80,000 in rent for his two-bedroom apartment close to Mall of the Emirates. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The living room area of the apartment
    The living room area of the apartment
  • Mr Ballantyne's recliner in his living room
    Mr Ballantyne's recliner in his living room
  • The kitchen
    The kitchen
  • Mr Ballantyne's bedroom
    Mr Ballantyne's bedroom
  • The gym in the building where Mr Ballantyne lives
    The gym in the building where Mr Ballantyne lives
  • The lobby in the Noon apartments building
    The lobby in the Noon apartments building
  • The rooftop pool is open all year round
    The rooftop pool is open all year round
  • The front of the building that Mr Ballantyne calls home
    The front of the building that Mr Ballantyne calls home
  • Mr Ballantyne said everything he needs is within walking distance
    Mr Ballantyne said everything he needs is within walking distance