Property ownership in Dubai - in pictures

  • Caroline Ralston wanted to feel settled so she bought a home in Arabian Ranches. Ruel Pableo / The National
    Caroline Ralston wanted to feel settled so she bought a home in Arabian Ranches. Ruel Pableo / The National
  • After many years of living in Dubai, Ms Ralston and her husband finally bought a piece of property. Ruel Pableo / The National
    After many years of living in Dubai, Ms Ralston and her husband finally bought a piece of property. Ruel Pableo / The National
  • Instead of paying rent to a landlord, Ms Ralston felt the smart option was to buy. Ruel Pableo / The National
    Instead of paying rent to a landlord, Ms Ralston felt the smart option was to buy. Ruel Pableo / The National
  • She can now decorate her home knowing she will be there for at least 10 years. Ruel Pableo / The National
    She can now decorate her home knowing she will be there for at least 10 years. Ruel Pableo / The National
  • Successive landlords raising rent prices led Ms Ralston to take the plunge and buy property. Ruel Pableo / The National
    Successive landlords raising rent prices led Ms Ralston to take the plunge and buy property. Ruel Pableo / The National
  • Ms Ralston can renovate her home as she pleases without the worry of returning it to its original state before leaving. Ruel Pableo / The National
    Ms Ralston can renovate her home as she pleases without the worry of returning it to its original state before leaving. Ruel Pableo / The National
  • Bianca Riley from Canada bought an apartment in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Bianca Riley from Canada bought an apartment in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Ms Riley bought a piece of property in Dubai Marina instead of continuing to rent in the area. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Ms Riley bought a piece of property in Dubai Marina instead of continuing to rent in the area. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Ms Riley says she believes the Marina is a good location due to the limited supply of properties. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Ms Riley says she believes the Marina is a good location due to the limited supply of properties. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Despite concerns about fluctuating property prices, Ms Riley is pleased she took the plunge and bought her apartment. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Despite concerns about fluctuating property prices, Ms Riley is pleased she took the plunge and bought her apartment. Antonie Robertson / The National