{
  "id": 2696940,
  "title": "My Dubai Rent: Nurse-turned-consultant pays Dh690,000 a year for five-bedroom Al Barsha villa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/my-dubai-rent-nurse-turned-consultant-pays-dh690-000-a-year-for-five",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-23T02:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/23/my-dubai-rent-nurse-turned-consultant-pays-dh690000-a-year-for-five-bedroom-al-barsha-villa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sarah Donaldson, professionally known as Nurse Sarah Louise, pays Dh690,000 annually for a five-bedroom villa in Al Barsha. She and her husband live in the main house with their two children, while her consultancy team works from a detached majlis with a four-car garage. Previously, she resided in The Villa, a community with expats and locals, and then in Al Barsha 1, close to a park. Her decision to move to Al Barsha was due to its location and the privacy it offered. She enjoys the villa's privacy, five bedrooms, and the ability to modify the space according to her needs. The villa features a private pool, a detached garage, and en-suite bathrooms in every bedroom. Sarah enjoyed transforming the space, adding media walls, built-ins, and wallpapers. The only limitation she faced was the cost of modifications, but her landlord was accommodating due to their long-term commitment. She values the location, close proximity to schools, and the numerous shopping malls. Sarah is considering buying the property in the future, as they see it as a valuable investment, but for now, they are content with renting.",
  "summary": "My Dubai Rent takes you inside a reader’s home to have a look at what they get for their money, how much they pay in rent and asks them what they like and don’t like. Sarah Donaldson – known professionally as Nurse Sarah Louise – pays Dh690,000 a year for a five-bedroom villa in Al Barsha. Ms…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "My Dubai Rent: Nurse-turned-consultant pays Dh690,000 a year for five-bedroom Al Barsha villa",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/my-dubai-rent-nurse-turned-consultant-pays-dh690-000-a-year-for-five-2700049",
        "published": "2026-08-23T02:00:00.000Z"
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}