My Own Home: Camilo Botero and Joy Torres - in pictures

Colombian couple Joy Torres and Camilo Botero in their studio apartment in Bay Square, Business Bay, in Dubai. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
Colombian couple Joy Torres and Camilo Botero in their studio apartment in Bay Square, Business Bay, in Dubai. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
The couple bought the apartment for Dh980,000 ($267,000) in March
The couple bought the apartment for Dh980,000 ($267,000) in March
They spent two months and Dh120,000 renovating it in a minimalist style
They spent two months and Dh120,000 renovating it in a minimalist style
Personal touches add colour and character to the property
Personal touches add colour and character to the property
The couple completely replaced the kitchen
The couple completely replaced the kitchen
They used light colours in the renovation, which saw everything from pipes to wiring replaced
They used light colours in the renovation, which saw everything from pipes to wiring replaced
The apartment's balcony
The apartment's balcony
Neighbouring buildings viewed from the balcony. Dubai Canal is close by and the apartment is also near the beach
Neighbouring buildings viewed from the balcony. Dubai Canal is close by and the apartment is also near the beach
The neighbourhood is predominantly made up of office blocks
The neighbourhood is predominantly made up of office blocks
The Sheikh Rashid Al Maktoum Mosque is also nearby
The Sheikh Rashid Al Maktoum Mosque is also nearby
The gym in the building
The gym in the building
Tech expert Mr Botero works from his office space
Tech expert Mr Botero works from his office space
A view of Bay Square
A view of Bay Square