My Dubai rent: Ramya Lakshmi - in pictures

  • Ramya Lakshmi rents a three-bedroom unit in Al Barsha, Dubai. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Ramya Lakshmi rents a three-bedroom unit in Al Barsha, Dubai. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • A dining area forms part of a large living room in Ms Lakshmi's apartment.
    A dining area forms part of a large living room in Ms Lakshmi's apartment.
  • The master bedroom.
    The master bedroom.
  • She describes her decor as eclectic, with boho-chic elements.
    She describes her decor as eclectic, with boho-chic elements.
  • Ms Lakshmi has a passion for art and this is reflected in her home.
    Ms Lakshmi has a passion for art and this is reflected in her home.
  • Souvenirs from Ms Lakshmi's travels on shelves in one of her bedrooms, which has been converted into an art studio.
    Souvenirs from Ms Lakshmi's travels on shelves in one of her bedrooms, which has been converted into an art studio.
  • The Barsha area is popular with many residents because of its central location.
    The Barsha area is popular with many residents because of its central location.
  • A long balcony connects the rooms in Ms Lakshmi's apartment.
    A long balcony connects the rooms in Ms Lakshmi's apartment.
  • Ms Lakshmi lives in the apartment with her husband and two cats.
    Ms Lakshmi lives in the apartment with her husband and two cats.
  • She says the ample space allows her to pursue her passion for painting.
    She says the ample space allows her to pursue her passion for painting.
  • The apartment also offers plenty of room for yoga and other self-care activities, Ms Lakshmi says.
    The apartment also offers plenty of room for yoga and other self-care activities, Ms Lakshmi says.