My Dubai rent - in pictures

  • Ailan and JP Lapuz at their studio apartment in Discovery Gardens, Dubai. All photos by Ruel Pableo for The National
    Ailan and JP Lapuz at their studio apartment in Discovery Gardens, Dubai. All photos by Ruel Pableo for The National
  • The couple say they love the area and in particular the greenery Discovery Gardens offers.
    The couple say they love the area and in particular the greenery Discovery Gardens offers.
  • They have added a few touches, to make the space their own.
    They have added a few touches, to make the space their own.
  • Ailan and JP have taken a somewhat minimalist approach to furnishing the place.
    Ailan and JP have taken a somewhat minimalist approach to furnishing the place.
  • The apartment's kitchen area.
    The apartment's kitchen area.
  • The living area has an L-shaped sofa.
    The living area has an L-shaped sofa.
  • A multi-purpose rack makes good use of a wall.
    A multi-purpose rack makes good use of a wall.
  • The desk and chair used by Ailan when she's working from home.
    The desk and chair used by Ailan when she's working from home.
  • Rent for the apartment is Dh30,000 per year.
    Rent for the apartment is Dh30,000 per year.
  • Ailan and JP Lapuz say they like the area and don't plan on moving.
    Ailan and JP Lapuz say they like the area and don't plan on moving.
  • The couple moved to Discovery Gardens from Deira.
    The couple moved to Discovery Gardens from Deira.
  • The bathroom has adequate space.
    The bathroom has adequate space.
  • Discovery Gardens now offers more transport options, including buses, taxis, bicycles and the Metro.
    Discovery Gardens now offers more transport options, including buses, taxis, bicycles and the Metro.