Damage to a minivan that was hit by a remote-controlled bomb is seen in the Afghan capital Kabul. Shah Marai / AFP
Damage to a minivan that was hit by a remote-controlled bomb is seen in the Afghan capital Kabul. Shah Marai / AFP
A cobbler sits at a roadside as he waits for customers in Kabul. Omar Sobhani/ Reuters
A cobbler sits at a roadside as he waits for customers in Kabul. Omar Sobhani/ Reuters
A displaced Congolese child’s carries a basin at the Bulengo camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs), 20 kms west of Goma in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Phil Moore / AFP
A displaced Congolese child’s carries a basin at the Bulengo camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs), 20 kms west of Goma in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Phil Moore / AFP
A palistinian man rests on school desks as families gather at a UN school after evacuating their homes near the border at the Jabaliya refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. Mahmud Hams / AFP
A palistinian man rests on school desks as families gather at a UN school after evacuating their homes near the border at the Jabaliya refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. Mahmud Hams / AFP
People pose while standing on the wreckage of a Ukrainian AN-26 military transport plane after it was shot down by a missile in the village of Davydo-Mykilske, east of Lugansk near the Russian border. Dominique Faget / AFP
People pose while standing on the wreckage of a Ukrainian AN-26 military transport plane after it was shot down by a missile in the village of Davydo-Mykilske, east of Lugansk near the Russian border. Dominique Faget / AFP
German national football team players cheer as they ride in an open-deck bus to Berlin’s landmark Brandenburg Gate to celebrate their Fifa World Cup title. Jan Woitas / AFP
German national football team players cheer as they ride in an open-deck bus to Berlin’s landmark Brandenburg Gate to celebrate their Fifa World Cup title. Jan Woitas / AFP
Fireworks illuminate the sky near the Eiffel Tower as part of the Bastille Day celebrations in Paris. The Bastille Day, the French National Day, is held annually on 14 July to commemorate the storming of the Bastille fortress in 1789. Ian Langsdon / EPA
Fireworks illuminate the sky near the Eiffel Tower as part of the Bastille Day celebrations in Paris. The Bastille Day, the French National Day, is held annually on 14 July to commemorate the storming of the Bastille fortress in 1789. Ian Langsdon / EPA

Best photography from around the world, July 15

Rob Gurdebeke

July 15, 2014

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The National View’s photo editors pick the best of the day from around the world

5 of the most-popular Airbnb locations in Dubai

Bobby Grudziecki, chief operating officer of Frank Porter, identifies the five most popular areas in Dubai for those looking to make the most out of their properties and the rates owners can secure:

• Dubai Marina

The Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence are popular locations, says Mr Grudziecki, due to their closeness to the beach, restaurants and hotels.

Frank Porter’s average Airbnb rent:
One bedroom: Dh482 to Dh739 
Two bedroom: Dh627 to Dh960 
Three bedroom: Dh721 to Dh1,104

• Downtown

Within walking distance of the Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and the famous fountains, this location combines business and leisure.  “Sure it’s for tourists,” says Mr Grudziecki. “Though Downtown [still caters to business people] because it’s close to Dubai International Financial Centre."

Frank Porter’s average Airbnb rent:
One bedroom: Dh497 to Dh772
Two bedroom: Dh646 to Dh1,003
Three bedroom: Dh743 to Dh1,154

• City Walk

The rising star of the Dubai property market, this area is lined with pristine sidewalks, boutiques and cafes and close to the new entertainment venue Coca Cola Arena.  “Downtown and Marina are pretty much the same prices,” Mr Grudziecki says, “but City Walk is higher.”

Frank Porter’s average Airbnb rent:
One bedroom: Dh524 to Dh809 
Two bedroom: Dh682 to Dh1,052 
Three bedroom: Dh784 to Dh1,210 

• Jumeirah Lake Towers

Dubai Marina’s little brother JLT resides on the other side of Sheikh Zayed road but is still close enough to beachside outlets and attractions. The big selling point for Airbnb renters, however, is that “it’s cheaper than Dubai Marina”, Mr Grudziecki says.

Frank Porter’s average Airbnb rent:
One bedroom: Dh422 to Dh629 
Two bedroom: Dh549 to Dh818 
Three bedroom: Dh631 to Dh941

• Palm Jumeirah

Palm Jumeirah's proximity to luxury resorts is attractive, especially for big families, says Mr Grudziecki, as Airbnb renters can secure competitive rates on one of the world’s most famous tourist destinations.

Frank Porter’s average Airbnb rent:
One bedroom: Dh503 to Dh770 
Two bedroom: Dh654 to Dh1,002 
Three bedroom: Dh752 to Dh1,152 

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