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The Palm Jumeirah is one of Dubai's most famous areas.
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Vidisha Bathwal lives in a duplex penthouse in Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah. All photos: Antonie Robertson/The National
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Inside Vidisha Bathwal's home in Dubai.
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Vidisha Bathwal enjoys entertaining guests in her home.
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The dining area in the penthouse.
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One of the bedrooms in the duplex apartment.
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Vidisha Bathwal says her balcony doubles up as a terrace.
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The building where Vidisha Bathwal lives.
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Vidisha Bathwal loves the community near her home.
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The Palm Jumeirah is one of Dubai's most famous areas.
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Vidisha Bathwal lives in a duplex penthouse in Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah. All photos: Antonie Robertson/The National
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Inside Vidisha Bathwal's home in Dubai.
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Vidisha Bathwal enjoys entertaining guests in her home.
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The dining area in the penthouse.
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One of the bedrooms in the duplex apartment.
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Vidisha Bathwal says her balcony doubles up as a terrace.
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The building where Vidisha Bathwal lives.
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Vidisha Bathwal loves the community near her home.
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The Palm Jumeirah is one of Dubai's most famous areas.
My Own Home: Family love life in Dh5.5 million penthouse on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah
Vidisha Bathwal and her family are thriving in the vibrant Golden Mile community
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