8 Bedroom Villa in District One, Mohammed Bin Rashid City

Some homes really just slow you down the second you walk in. This eight bedroom modern Arabic mansion in District One might do just that for you too. Maybe it is the sheer size or maybe the sunlight sneaking through the skylight above but honestly I stood in the entry and just felt how wide everything was. You get that openness right away with the triple height atrium. There is sunlight everywhere, kind of making the marble floors glow a little. The colour reminds me of warm sand out in the desert but with that air conditioning feel you expect in a proper Dubai villa. Whenever I visit, I seem to forget how quiet the place is inside. The noise from the city just disappears the second you close the doors.

This is the first mansion like this in the neighbourhood so if you care about being a bit unique or first, that matters. There are all these little wood touches and screens around the windows, gives it a proper Arabic family house vibe but you can see how it is modern at the same time. The layout flows in a way that feels natural. Every space just links to the next one. You never feel boxed in. A lot of it comes from the floor to ceiling glass all over the place. You find yourself stopping and staring at the garden or just watching the light crawl across the floors.

The kitchen is honestly the sort where you actually cook but you also have a show kitchen for when you have friends over. There are top end appliances, the kind you might not need every day but they are there. Wood cabinets make it feel homey. If you enjoy proper dinners and chefs in the house, the second kitchen at the back is more traditional and tucked away. Both kitchens are serious enough for any recipe you might want to try but they do not take over the place.

Bedrooms are big. You will notice every single room has that en suite bathroom feel so nobody has to argue over morning showers. The master is something special, with a walk in wardrobe that is actually big enough for real life, not just a brochure. The bathroom almost lets you forget you are in the middle of Dubai. Long baths might just become a routine. If you step out onto the balcony or veranda, you could honestly spend hours out there during the cooler months. Sometimes you actually see neighbours walking past in the evening or the occasional family out for a stroll.

I should mention the basement. It is not just another room, more like a little getaway zone when you want to relax or even set up a small cinema, who knows. The garage is set up with car lovers in mind. You could line up a few cars in there and still have space left over, so if you are into your toys, it fits.

The backyard is a work in progress, kind of like a blank canvas. There is already a pool and a jacuzzi, so you can float around and look at the sky or plan what you want to do with the rest of the garden. You might find yourself thinking about outdoor grills or kids running around. The Crystal Lagoon is just down the road. Not many people talk about it but actually seeing it from the house feels a bit special. Some afternoons I have just sat outside and watched the reflections.

You are really close to everything you need here in Mohammed Bin Rashid City. Grocery shops, schools, medical places, all within a minute drive. You could be in Downtown so quick or just stay home because it is all so quiet around you. There is a community feeling that is hard to describe until you come around and sit in the garden or stroll by the water.

The only way to know if it feels right is to come see it. If you have questions or just want to wander through and talk it over, I am always here. At LuxuryProperty dot com, we just want your next move to feel easy.