How to exit from a binding lease contract

I am currently renting a 3-bedroom apartment in Dubai Marina, with the rent of AED 200,000 per year paid in 4 cheques. The lease is a 2-year lease, which, as of 1st September 2017, has 1 year remaining.

When I originally signed the lease, we were told by the landlord's son (who has POA), that sharers were ok. We were originally 3 friends.

I lost my job at the beginning of this year, and therefore had some issues paying the rent cheque. This is now paid in full, and I will settle any penalties as per the contract.

However, I would like to end the lease early. My landlord has now taken over negotiation, and his son (who has POA) is out of the picture. The landlord is saying that I am not allowed to share the apartment, however, to end the lease, I must pay termination fees of 2 months, which amounts to almost AED 35,000.

I simply cannot stay in the apartment alone, and will end up in a situation where I cannot pay the rent again.

Could you please provide some advice on this issue.

Richard