Inside Zakaria Doleh's Chinese pagoda house in Dubai - in pictures

  • Zakaria Doleh's five storey, six-bedroom home in Dubai's Al Badaa dsitrict, at the end of Al Wasl Road. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Zakaria Doleh's five storey, six-bedroom home in Dubai's Al Badaa dsitrict, at the end of Al Wasl Road. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The design of the house is inspired by a pagoda Mr Doleh saw in a travel agency brochure.
    The design of the house is inspired by a pagoda Mr Doleh saw in a travel agency brochure.
  • Zakaria Doleh first saw a picture of a pagoda in a travel agency brochure. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Zakaria Doleh first saw a picture of a pagoda in a travel agency brochure. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • The dolphin-themed water feature that adorns its imposing entrance continues to attract passers-by.
    The dolphin-themed water feature that adorns its imposing entrance continues to attract passers-by.
  • One of the curious-looking features in the garden.
    One of the curious-looking features in the garden.
  • Lion sculptures adorn its imposing entrance.
    Lion sculptures adorn its imposing entrance.
  • One of the bedrooms in the house features a four-poster bed.
    One of the bedrooms in the house features a four-poster bed.
  • The staircase in Mr Doleh's house.
    The staircase in Mr Doleh's house.
  • The pagoda is a labour of love and a work in progress.
    The pagoda is a labour of love and a work in progress.
  • Mr Doleh's artwork features throughout the house.
    Mr Doleh's artwork features throughout the house.
  • The artwork is perfectly aligned with each room.
    The artwork is perfectly aligned with each room.
  • The grounds are filled with plants and trees.
    The grounds are filled with plants and trees.
  • The bridge over part of the swimming pool is in keeping with the house's design.
    The bridge over part of the swimming pool is in keeping with the house's design.
  • Mr Doleh's family refuses to sell despite receiving numerous offers.
    Mr Doleh's family refuses to sell despite receiving numerous offers.