My Own Home: George Karebian - in pictures

  • George Karebian and his wife Ani Bezdigian paid Dh2.4 million for their home in Dubai's Serena housing development. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    George Karebian and his wife Ani Bezdigian paid Dh2.4 million for their home in Dubai's Serena housing development. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The couple decided to put down roots two years ago as rents began to rise
    The couple decided to put down roots two years ago as rents began to rise
  • The three-bedroom, semi-detached villa is ideal for the couple, who have three-year-old twins
    The three-bedroom, semi-detached villa is ideal for the couple, who have three-year-old twins
  • The villa is close to playgrounds, gyms, nurseries, supermarkets and coffee shops
    The villa is close to playgrounds, gyms, nurseries, supermarkets and coffee shops
  • The parents were keen for a spacious property for their children to enjoy
    The parents were keen for a spacious property for their children to enjoy
  • They purchased the home in March 2021
    They purchased the home in March 2021
  • They say it is 'definitely a home for the kids to grow up in'
    They say it is 'definitely a home for the kids to grow up in'
  • There is plenty of space for the children to run free and play
    There is plenty of space for the children to run free and play
  • The twins' bedroom. The couple view their purchase as their home, but also as a long-term investment
    The twins' bedroom. The couple view their purchase as their home, but also as a long-term investment
  • In the garden they added as much green as possible and laid high-quality artificial grass so their twins could play safely
    In the garden they added as much green as possible and laid high-quality artificial grass so their twins could play safely
  • A permanent fire and BBQ place have been built in the landscaped garden
    A permanent fire and BBQ place have been built in the landscaped garden
  • The whole family is loving life in the neighbourhood
    The whole family is loving life in the neighbourhood