My Dubai Rent: Rami Kiwan pays Dh100,000 for one-bedroom Downtown apartment

Rami Kiwan pays Dh100,000 annual rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Downtown Dubai. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
Rami Kiwan pays Dh100,000 annual rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Downtown Dubai. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
The Lebanese-Canadian economist says he enjoys living in such a vibrant part of the city
The Lebanese-Canadian economist says he enjoys living in such a vibrant part of the city
Mr Kiwan, 36, says all the neighbours in the building greet each other in the elevator
Mr Kiwan, 36, says all the neighbours in the building greet each other in the elevator
Mr Kiwan appreciates his apartment's large balcony
Mr Kiwan appreciates his apartment's large balcony
He says many of his friends live nearby, giving him a strong sense of community
He says many of his friends live nearby, giving him a strong sense of community
The building has a fully-equipped gym
The building has a fully-equipped gym
The fact the building is only two years old was an important factor when Mr Kiwan was deciding where to live
The fact the building is only two years old was an important factor when Mr Kiwan was deciding where to live
Work is only a 20-minute walk away from his apartment
Work is only a 20-minute walk away from his apartment
The facilities, as well as nearby restaurants and shops are what drew Mr Kiwan to live in the building
The facilities, as well as nearby restaurants and shops are what drew Mr Kiwan to live in the building
Mr Kiwan says he can see himself living in the apartment for his entire stay in the emirate
Mr Kiwan says he can see himself living in the apartment for his entire stay in the emirate