My Dubai rent: Egyptian family loves Layan community - in pictures

Dubai resident Wessam El Zairy with her children Mohamed, 16, Zeineldin, eight, Laila, six, and their pet dog Dahab. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
Dubai resident Wessam El Zairy with her children Mohamed, 16, Zeineldin, eight, Laila, six, and their pet dog Dahab. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
Garden art in Ms El Zairy's home in Layan
Garden art in Ms El Zairy's home in Layan
The family play together in the garden at their ground-floor home
The family play together in the garden at their ground-floor home
Ms El Zairy says she never wants to live anywhere else
Ms El Zairy says she never wants to live anywhere else
The living room at their home, which costs Dh85,000 a year to rent
The living room at their home, which costs Dh85,000 a year to rent
The kitchen at the family's home in Dubai
The kitchen at the family's home in Dubai
The study table in the children's room
The study table in the children's room
The dining room area
The dining room area
The master bedroom provides plenty of space
The master bedroom provides plenty of space
There are two bedrooms in the home
There are two bedrooms in the home
The community has a park for children
The community has a park for children
Apartments in the community are popular among families
Apartments in the community are popular among families