My Own Home - in pictures

  • Celia Ouali at home in her two-bedroom apartment in Jumeirah Village Circle. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
    Celia Ouali at home in her two-bedroom apartment in Jumeirah Village Circle. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
  • Inside Celia Ouali's two-bedroom apartment in JVC, which is the second property she has bought in the UAE
    Inside Celia Ouali's two-bedroom apartment in JVC, which is the second property she has bought in the UAE
  • The gym inside the Reef Residency building in JVC
    The gym inside the Reef Residency building in JVC
  • The living room area in Celia Ouali's apartment
    The living room area in Celia Ouali's apartment
  • The master bedroom in Ms Ouali's home that she bought for Dh1.16m
    The master bedroom in Ms Ouali's home that she bought for Dh1.16m
  • Shelves are full of books in the apartment given the fact Ms Ouali is a university professor
    Shelves are full of books in the apartment given the fact Ms Ouali is a university professor
  • Celia Ouali pictured at home in her apartment
    Celia Ouali pictured at home in her apartment
  • Union Jack patterns adorn the seats in this room despite the fact the apartment's owner is French.
    Union Jack patterns adorn the seats in this room despite the fact the apartment's owner is French.
  • The pool in Ms Ouali's building which is situated in one of Dubai's most popular communities
    The pool in Ms Ouali's building which is situated in one of Dubai's most popular communities
  • The kitchen area in Ms Ouali's home
    The kitchen area in Ms Ouali's home
  • Ms Ouali said owning her own home makes her feel more grounded in Dubai
    Ms Ouali said owning her own home makes her feel more grounded in Dubai
  • The living room area in the apartment on the 33rd floor of Reef Residency
    The living room area in the apartment on the 33rd floor of Reef Residency
  • The park in JVC near where Ms Ouali lives.
    The park in JVC near where Ms Ouali lives.
  • Dubai International Cricket Stadium is located in close proximity to JVC
    Dubai International Cricket Stadium is located in close proximity to JVC