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The couple with one of their pet cats at their villa in Jumeirah 3 in Dubai
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Andreas and Rowena Selwood with one of their eight cats at their villa in Dubai's Jumeirah 3. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
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The couple pay Dh125,000 annual rent for the four-bedroom property, Dh60,000 less than they were being asked to provide by their previous landlord
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The garden area at the home
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The dining room space at the villa
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There is ample room to relax in the home
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There is plenty of greenery on display in the grounds of the villa
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The couple can unwind outside when the Dubai weather allows
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The couple plan to stay in their home for as long as possible
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They are happy to be responsible for maintenance costs in return for a good deal on rent
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The couple with one of their pet cats at their villa in Jumeirah 3 in Dubai
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Andreas and Rowena Selwood with one of their eight cats at their villa in Dubai's Jumeirah 3. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
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The couple pay Dh125,000 annual rent for the four-bedroom property, Dh60,000 less than they were being asked to provide by their previous landlord
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The garden area at the home
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The dining room space at the villa
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There is ample room to relax in the home
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There is plenty of greenery on display in the grounds of the villa
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The couple can unwind outside when the Dubai weather allows
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The couple plan to stay in their home for as long as possible
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They are happy to be responsible for maintenance costs in return for a good deal on rent
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The couple with one of their pet cats at their villa in Jumeirah 3 in Dubai
My Dubai Rent: Couple moved to new villa after landlord wanted to raise rent by Dh30,000
Andreas Selwood and his wife Rowena pay Dh125,000 rent for four-bedroom villa, Dh60,000 less than was demanded for their former home
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21 May, 2023
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