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.