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The exterior of the property
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Jamilla Paul, 48, is a hairstylist who bought her four bedroom villa in Ras Al Khaimah for Dh1.95m in August 2022. She shares the property with her fiance and two teenage sons. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
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The living area
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One of the bedrooms
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Another view of the living area
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One of the bedrooms
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One of the bathrooms
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The kitchen
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The dining area
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The outdoor terrace
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The outdoor terrace that overlooks the community pool
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Another view of the living and dining areas
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The outdoor terrace on the ground floor
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The exterior of the property
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Jamilla Paul, 48, is a hairstylist who bought her four bedroom villa in Ras Al Khaimah for Dh1.95m in August 2022. She shares the property with her fiance and two teenage sons. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
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The living area
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One of the bedrooms
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Another view of the living area
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One of the bedrooms
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One of the bathrooms
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The kitchen
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The dining area
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The outdoor terrace
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The outdoor terrace that overlooks the community pool
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Another view of the living and dining areas
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The outdoor terrace on the ground floor
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The exterior of the property
My Own Home: Ras Al Khaimah family enjoy resort-style living in Al Hamra Village villa
Jamilla Paul shares her Dh1.95m home with fiancé Paul Gandy and their three teenage sons
David Dunn
06 December, 2023
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