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

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