My Own Home: Noona Nafousi – in pictures

  • Former headhunter Noona Nafousi paid Dh6 million for her five-bedroom villa in Millennium Estates in Meyden and lives with her husband and two children. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Former headhunter Noona Nafousi paid Dh6 million for her five-bedroom villa in Millennium Estates in Meyden and lives with her husband and two children. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The house has five bedrooms and seven bathrooms
    The house has five bedrooms and seven bathrooms
  • The hallway
    The hallway
  • Ms Nafousi lived in an apartment in Dubai's Old Town for nine years before buying the villa
    Ms Nafousi lived in an apartment in Dubai's Old Town for nine years before buying the villa
  • The master bedroom
    The master bedroom
  • Ms Nafousi wanted space for an office in her villa for her company Neo Noor, which provides executive coaching and corporate workshops
    Ms Nafousi wanted space for an office in her villa for her company Neo Noor, which provides executive coaching and corporate workshops
  • The houses in Millennium Estates are really spacious
    The houses in Millennium Estates are really spacious
  • Her daughter's bedroom
    Her daughter's bedroom
  • Ms Nafousi went for a 'Bali-esque' feel when decorating the villa
    Ms Nafousi went for a 'Bali-esque' feel when decorating the villa
  • The outdoor terrace and balcony
    The outdoor terrace and balcony
  • The entrance to the house
    The entrance to the house
  • The dining area
    The dining area
  • The downstairs bathroom
    The downstairs bathroom
  • The play room
    The play room
  • The front of the house
    The front of the house
  • Ms Nafousi spent Dh25,000 refurbishing the garden
    Ms Nafousi spent Dh25,000 refurbishing the garden
  • Ms Nafousi plans on knocking through the kitchen and adding an island
    Ms Nafousi plans on knocking through the kitchen and adding an island