Soapmaker Stevi Lowmass relocated to Dubai Silicon Oasis for proximity to her business and a quieter environment compared to her previous home.
Living in Cedre Villas offers a mix of modern architecture and efficiency, complemented by its serene atmosphere and accessibility.
The couple values collecting South African art and Persian carpets, which personalise their rented home due to restrictions on modifications.
Their large garden features artificial grass and an outdoor kitchen, enhancing their entertaining and leisure activities.
"Living three minutes from the office takes some beating," says Ms Lowmass, highlighting the convenience of their new location.

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Stevi Lowmass sold her home in Dubai's The Lakes community so she could live closer to her business.

The 67-year-old founder and owner of The Camel Soap Factory now rents a villa in Dubai Silicon Oasis.

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Ms Lowmass, who is from South Africa and has lived in Dubai for 23 years, showed The National around.

I live in Cedre Villas, in a spacious three-bedroomed semi-detached villa in the heart of Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), with my husband, Brian, and our cat, Dobbie.

Cedre Villas has two distinct architectural styles, one very Arabic and traditional and ours is much more modern with huge windows. We love the light and despite the number of windows, find the house very cool and efficient from an AC perspective.

Besides three en suite bedrooms upstairs there is a small study which I have converted into my home office.

Downstairs, there is a guest toilet as well as one in the maid's room, and what was probably designed as a family room.