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