My Dubai Rent

  • Paul McCoy loves the view from his apartment at the Horizon Tower in Dubai Marina. Photos by Victor Besa / The National
    Paul McCoy loves the view from his apartment at the Horizon Tower in Dubai Marina. Photos by Victor Besa / The National
  • Renting a room in a house share means you can't put too much of a personal stamp on the communal spaces.
    Renting a room in a house share means you can't put too much of a personal stamp on the communal spaces.
  • A view of the main living space in the apartment.
    A view of the main living space in the apartment.
  • The apartment offers great views of the Marina.
    The apartment offers great views of the Marina.
  • Sharing a kitchen between seven people can get a bit messy.
    Sharing a kitchen between seven people can get a bit messy.
  • The couple pay Dh4,000 a month for a double room and share a bathroom with one other roommate.
    The couple pay Dh4,000 a month for a double room and share a bathroom with one other roommate.
  • Paul and Niamh have items from home dotted around their bedroom to make the place feel like a home away from home.
    Paul and Niamh have items from home dotted around their bedroom to make the place feel like a home away from home.
  • Pictures from friends and family back home in Ireland.
    Pictures from friends and family back home in Ireland.
  • Paul says the apartment comes alive at 5pm when everyone has finished work for the day.
    Paul says the apartment comes alive at 5pm when everyone has finished work for the day.
  • The balcony is one of Paul's favourite places to hang out.
    The balcony is one of Paul's favourite places to hang out.