{
  "id": 8586794,
  "title": "My Dubai Rent: Family pay Dh200,000 for four-bedroom villa in swanky suburbs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/my-dubai-rent-family-pay-dh200-000-for-four-bedroom-villa-in-swanky-8586794",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-20T02:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/20/my-dubai-rent-family-pay-dh200000-for-four-bedroom-villa-in-swanky-suburbs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Catherine McEvoy, an events company owner, lives in a four-bedroom villa in Layan, a gated community in Dubailand, with her husband Ian and their two daughters, Orla and Ayda. The family moved to Dubai 14 years ago and have been renting their villa for the past two years, paying Dh200,000 ($54,4540) annually. The villa boasts four bedrooms, five bathrooms, an open living room/dining room, and an open, double garage. It also features a pool, gym, and a small but well-stocked supermarket. The family values the community's maintenance and service contracts, which include the outdoor space, including their garden with five large trees. They appreciate the proximity to Fairgreen International School and the ability to walk or cycle to nearby amenities. Catherine prefers walking and cycling within the community, suggesting more restaurants or bars be added for a better social experience. The family is content with their rental property and plans to remain in Dubai long-term.",
  "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. Events company owner Catherine McEvoy lives in a four-bedroom villa in the Dubai suburbs within easy distance of her office and her…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "My Dubai Rent: Family pay Dh200,000 for four-bedroom villa in swanky suburbs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/my-dubai-rent-family-pay-dh200-000-for-four-bedroom-villa-in-swanky",
        "published": "2026-09-20T02:00:00.000Z"
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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."
}