My Dubai Rent - Piyusha Bokil - in pictures

  • Piyusha Bokil and husband Rutwij Bokil in their two-bed apartment in Arabian Oryx House, Barsha Heights. Rent is Dh81,000 ($22,000) a year. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
    Piyusha Bokil and husband Rutwij Bokil in their two-bed apartment in Arabian Oryx House, Barsha Heights. Rent is Dh81,000 ($22,000) a year. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
  • A growing family and remote working led to the need for more space and a second bedroom.
    A growing family and remote working led to the need for more space and a second bedroom.
  • The couple's 21-month-old son Dwij takes an afternoon nap in the master bedroom
    The couple's 21-month-old son Dwij takes an afternoon nap in the master bedroom
  • Design architect Piyusha runs her business from home, so space for a professional workspace is important. She and her husband moved from a one-bed flat in the same building.
    Design architect Piyusha runs her business from home, so space for a professional workspace is important. She and her husband moved from a one-bed flat in the same building.
  • Apartments in Barsha Heights tend to be relatively spacious.
    Apartments in Barsha Heights tend to be relatively spacious.
  • Piyusha says the nearby amenities, such as the metro, cafes and supermarkets, make Barsha Heights a good option.
    Piyusha says the nearby amenities, such as the metro, cafes and supermarkets, make Barsha Heights a good option.
  • Homely touches to the decor personalise the apartment.
    Homely touches to the decor personalise the apartment.
  • The Bokils want their apartment to be a colourful as possible.
    The Bokils want their apartment to be a colourful as possible.
  • The couple like colourful tapestries and other fabrics and that reflect their roots in India and Sri Lanka.
    The couple like colourful tapestries and other fabrics and that reflect their roots in India and Sri Lanka.
  • The guest bedroom proves useful when family visit
    The guest bedroom proves useful when family visit
  • Built in the early-to-mid 2000s, Barsha Heights is a relatively high-rise area, with office towers mixed with residential apartments. The area has a number of bars and restaurants.
    Built in the early-to-mid 2000s, Barsha Heights is a relatively high-rise area, with office towers mixed with residential apartments. The area has a number of bars and restaurants.
  • The low-rise Greens district, next to to Barsha Heights, has a lake and jogging track.
    The low-rise Greens district, next to to Barsha Heights, has a lake and jogging track.
  • The Bokil family can use amenities at The Greens area, a short walk from their apartment.
    The Bokil family can use amenities at The Greens area, a short walk from their apartment.
  • Arabian Oryx House, where the Bokil family live. The development has a pool and gym.
    Arabian Oryx House, where the Bokil family live. The development has a pool and gym.
  • The skyline of Barsha Heights, formerly known as Tecom, after the company that built the development.
    The skyline of Barsha Heights, formerly known as Tecom, after the company that built the development.