Inside Zakaria Doleh's Chinese pagoda house in Dubai - in pictures
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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. -
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. -
One of the curious-looking features in the garden. -
Lion sculptures adorn its imposing entrance. -
One of the bedrooms in the house features a four-poster bed. -
The staircase in Mr Doleh's house. -
The pagoda is a labour of love and a work in progress. -
Mr Doleh's artwork features throughout the house. -
The artwork is perfectly aligned with each room. -
The grounds are filled with plants and trees. -
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.
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