Caroline Rowe and her cat in the garden of her townhouse in The Springs, Dubai. Caroline rents the two bedroom property for Dh84,000 per year, lower than the average for the area. All photos by Antonie Robertson / The National
Like many people who work primarily from home, she sought a larger home with a garden
Caroline’s smartly decorated living room
The study and library
Caroline previously rented a one-bed apartment in the busy Jumeirah Lakes Towers area
The house has a sizeable garden and a high wall for privacy
Having moved in in December, Caroline has already made her house a home with decorations and personal touches
Her office and work space in front of the garden window
Caroline’s home is decorated with souvenirs from foreign travel
Caroline's home is decorated with souvenirs from foreign travel
Villas in the Springs were built nearly 20 years ago, and many owners have refurbished the original fittings. The kitchen in her house has been updated
Having two floors and about 1,700 sq ft of space is a big improvement on a one-bedroom flat
Homes in the Springs are typically terraced townhouses with rows of gardens at the rear, or larger semi-detached villas, which are more expensive
