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Ms Lambert says everything she needs is only 15 minutes away
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Dr Louise Lambert lives in a one-bedroom apartment in Business Bay. Photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
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The living room area and the balcony
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The apartment has an open-plan kitchen
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The bright bedroom has views of the Dubai Canal
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Ms Lambert has spruced up her living area with plants and artwork
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There are cycling paths in the vicinity of the building
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The view from the apartment's balcony
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Ms Lambert says everything she needs is only 15 minutes away
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Dr Louise Lambert lives in a one-bedroom apartment in Business Bay. Photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
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The living room area and the balcony
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RRYLOWIWXND6XCFQPP2U7K3SLU.jpg?smart=true&auth=073d026dc2c2cc5b79e20666bc71a98b7c2d9f12f84cbb5e5b5024c13da254ce&width=400&height=225)
The apartment has an open-plan kitchen
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/OQ75Z4YPFZCX3P5UGTNRHX3QU4.jpg?smart=true&auth=71d2da4c32c08f3a2d22117f4d2ba50754df66aae523f699bb3ffb816d48aecf&width=400&height=225)
The bright bedroom has views of the Dubai Canal
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Ms Lambert has spruced up her living area with plants and artwork
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/7XNAB5KGTBDLNLXVDFB7JCMT5I.jpg?smart=true&auth=9d888ae5e2524d94d8a84343b7f12a5b5fdc3a79421197a6eebfb2adc01cfa96&width=400&height=225)
There are cycling paths in the vicinity of the building
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The view from the apartment's balcony
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Ms Lambert says everything she needs is only 15 minutes away
My Dubai Rent: Canadian pays Dh55,000 for Business Bay apartment with stunning views
Dr Louise Lambert says location was key when choosing her home during the pandemic
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