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