My Dubai Rent: Lauren O'Connell

Lauren O'Connell and her family at their home in Sustainable City, Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
Lauren O'Connell and her family at their home in Sustainable City, Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
One of four bedrooms in the villa.
One of four bedrooms in the villa.
The living room in Ms O'Connell's villa.
The living room in Ms O'Connell's villa.
The property includes a rooftop space.
The property includes a rooftop space.
The dining room and kitchen area.
The dining room and kitchen area.
Outdoor activities, including tennis, make the area appealing to the family.
Outdoor activities, including tennis, make the area appealing to the family.
Another of the bedroom in the villa.
Another of the bedroom in the villa.
Ms O'Connell says she has tried to create a relaxing aesthetic in the property.
Ms O'Connell says she has tried to create a relaxing aesthetic in the property.
Ms O'Connell has praised the sustainable ethos and greenery in the area.
Ms O'Connell has praised the sustainable ethos and greenery in the area.