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

My Dubai Rent: Malcolm Ballantyne - in pictures