My Dubai Rent - Caroline Rowe - in pictures

  • 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
    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
    Like many people who work primarily from home, she sought a larger home with a garden
  • Caroline’s smartly decorated living room
    Caroline’s smartly decorated living room
  • The study and library
    The study and library
  • Caroline previously rented a one-bed apartment in the busy Jumeirah Lakes Towers area
    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
    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
    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
    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
  • 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
    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
    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
    Homes in the Springs are typically terraced townhouses with rows of gardens at the rear, or larger semi-detached villas, which are more expensive
  • The main bedroom offers plenty of space
    The main bedroom offers plenty of space