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Malek Darwish

Check the helper's room as a real room

Many family homes in Abu Dhabi include a room intended for a live-in helper, and it deserves the same attention as the bedrooms. Someone may sleep, rest and keep their belongings there every day. Check that it has a window or proper ventilation, cooling that actually reaches it, enough space for a bed and storage, and an easy route to a bathroom. A small room can still be a comfortable one. Look at where the room sits in the home, too. A room off the kitchen may be practical but noisy and warm; one beside the laundry may suffer from humidity. Spend a few minutes inside with the door closed. If you plan to use the room in a different way, check it suits that use as well. Prepared by Masterpiece Property.

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