6 Bedroom Villa in Nudra, Saadiyat Island

Some places just seem to breathe a bit slower. This six bedroom villa at Nudra on Saadiyat Island kind of made me pause the first time I stepped inside. Maybe it is all the glass at the front, or just the way the air feels fresher this close to the sea. The very first thing I noticed is how much light fills every corner. Sometimes you get shadows in big villas, but here it almost feels like the sun took over the whole place. And because it is shell and core, you do not have to live with anyone else's idea of what looks good. Everything from the paint to the layout to the tiles in your shower can be your call. If you love picking out finishes, honestly, this is where you will want to let your creative side take over.

Wandering through the ground floor, the space just flows. You could set up two big living rooms if you want to. A proper family spot and then a quieter lounge. There's room for two separate dining areas too. Family taco nights in one and maybe a more grown up dinner with friends in the other. The kitchen feels like it is made for real cooking, not just heating up a takeaway. And tucked off to the side, there is a bedroom that could just as easily be a guest suite or maybe a home office, especially if you are one of those who likes a bit of quiet when working from home. Upstairs, as you walk from room to room, you can step out onto wide balconies from the bedrooms and see the Gulf peeking through palms. It does not matter how many times I see these sea views, they still stop me for a second.

On the uppermost level, you have this big open space that could become a main bedroom suite or maybe the party zone if you prefer. I found myself pacing around up there picturing a small morning coffee nook in one spot and a summer barbeque set up just steps away on the terrace. The roof feels almost made for gatherings at sunset, with the breeze coming in from the water and the city far enough away that you can actually hear the waves some evenings. Down below, the basement is much more than just storage. There is space for a games room, a tucked away kitchenette if you fancy midnight snacks, and even a maid's room. Some people might set up a home cinema or a gym. Here, you have the freedom.

One of the things I like about Nudra is that the greenery around is not just pretty, it stretches out across the community. I watched a group of friends walking along the footpath one evening with the sky turning pink over the private beach. The clubhouse is right by the beach too, and you are a quick stroll away from a cool fitness centre if you feel like pressing pause on the lazy afternoons. Or just lounge by the outdoor pool and chat. There is a tennis court not far for weekends when you have a bit more energy. Everyone seems to know each other's name by now and you definitely sense the community vibe. At the core of Saadiyat Island, you just feel surrounded by culture. Louvre Abu Dhabi is so close you could walk there on a sunny afternoon if you feel like it. Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and the Zayed National Museum are just around the corner too. You sometimes spot artists heading into Manara Al Saadiyat art centre. And if you are a beach lover or a weekend golfer, both Saadiyat Public Beach and the Beach Golf Club are on your doorstep.

You probably have questions about villa layouts or what you can really do with a shell and core home here. I always say, you have to see it and just feel the space. Reach out any time, and if you ever want to come by just to walk through and picture what life might look like here, the door is open. At LuxuryProperty.com, we do more than show houses. We try to make your Abu Dhabi move feel natural and not stressful at all.