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"The living space is compact and has everything I need," says Lisa.
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Lisa Warren pictured in her one-bedroom apartment in Dubai Marina. All photos: Antonie Robertson/The National
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The bedroom in Lisa's apartment.
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The view from the 78th floor of Torch Tower.
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The kitchen.
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Lisa loves the view from her 78th floor apartment.
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The living room.
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Lisa says she can never envisage leaving Dubai and loves her apartment in the marina.
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"The living space is compact and has everything I need," says Lisa.
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Lisa Warren pictured in her one-bedroom apartment in Dubai Marina. All photos: Antonie Robertson/The National
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The bedroom in Lisa's apartment.
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The view from the 78th floor of Torch Tower.
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The kitchen.
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Lisa loves the view from her 78th floor apartment.
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The living room.
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Lisa says she can never envisage leaving Dubai and loves her apartment in the marina.
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"The living space is compact and has everything I need," says Lisa.
My Dubai Rent: tenant pays Dh75,000 to live on Dubai Marina's skyscraper alley
Holidaymaker who fell in love with city now lives on the 78th floor of The Torch tower
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Patrick Ryan
17 April, 2022
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