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  • Poonam Nnabuogor at home in Jumeirah Park with sons Simon, 13, and Ethan 10. Photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Poonam Nnabuogor at home in Jumeirah Park with sons Simon, 13, and Ethan 10. Photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The Nnabuogor home has a large garden, three ensuite bedrooms and a spacious lounge and dining area. There is plenty of space to spend time together as a family or alone for peace and quiet.
    The Nnabuogor home has a large garden, three ensuite bedrooms and a spacious lounge and dining area. There is plenty of space to spend time together as a family or alone for peace and quiet.
  • The family likes the safety of the neighbourhood in Jumeirah Park.
    The family likes the safety of the neighbourhood in Jumeirah Park.
  • Jumeirah Park has a pavilion with shops and restaurants.
    Jumeirah Park has a pavilion with shops and restaurants.
  • Having lived in the villa for four years, Poonam Nnabuogor and family have cut their annual rent payment by more than Dh20,000 ($5,445).
    Having lived in the villa for four years, Poonam Nnabuogor and family have cut their annual rent payment by more than Dh20,000 ($5,445).
  • Jumeirah Park offers plenty of green spaces.
    Jumeirah Park offers plenty of green spaces.
  • Poonam Nnabuogor describes the interior style as homely but minimalist.
    Poonam Nnabuogor describes the interior style as homely but minimalist.
  • The Nnabuogor family pays Dh167,500 a year in rent for their Jumeirah Park home.
    The Nnabuogor family pays Dh167,500 a year in rent for their Jumeirah Park home.
  • The lounge area.
    The lounge area.
  • Poonam says she chose the neighbourhood as it was close to the boys' school.
    Poonam says she chose the neighbourhood as it was close to the boys' school.
  • The master suite.
    The master suite.
  • The kitchen area is big enough for the family to enjoy cooking occasional meals together.
    The kitchen area is big enough for the family to enjoy cooking occasional meals together.
  • Dubai British School is a three- or four-minute walk from the family's villa.
    Dubai British School is a three- or four-minute walk from the family's villa.