My Own Home: Taraneh Khajenoori - in pictures

  • Taraneh Khajenoori lives with her husband Ali, daughter Tara, as well as two friends, 16 cats, two geckos and a dog in a five-bedroom villa in Golf Villas, Arabian Ranches, Dubai. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Taraneh Khajenoori lives with her husband Ali, daughter Tara, as well as two friends, 16 cats, two geckos and a dog in a five-bedroom villa in Golf Villas, Arabian Ranches, Dubai. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • From left to right: Taraneh, Ali and Tara
    From left to right: Taraneh, Ali and Tara
  • The kitchen
    The kitchen
  • The TV room
    The TV room
  • A spare room
    A spare room
  • The pets' room
    The pets' room
  • The master bedroom
    The master bedroom
  • A seating area in the master bedroom
    A seating area in the master bedroom
  • The master bathroom
    The master bathroom
  • The dining area
    The dining area
  • A walk-in closet
    A walk-in closet
  • Taraneh's studio
    Taraneh's studio
  • A seating area
    A seating area
  • The family with one of their 16 cats and the German Shepherd
    The family with one of their 16 cats and the German Shepherd
  • The private swimming pool
    The private swimming pool
  • Outdoor seating area
    Outdoor seating area
  • Another outdoor seating area
    Another outdoor seating area
  • The barbecue area
    The barbecue area