2 bedroom apartment in Tiara Residences

Some homes just know how to slow you down a bit as soon as you walk in. That is exactly what happened the first time I stepped into this two bedroom apartment in Tiara Residences over at Palm Jumeirah. The place pulled me in before I even made it past the balcony. I just stood there for a while, leaning on the rail, looking out at the water. To be honest I forgot about my phone and everything else for a good five minutes. That easy, drifted feeling seems to just stick around here. Maybe it is the view or the way the apartment soaks up the golden afternoon light. You will see it for yourself around sunset when those long streaks of sun hit the walls and change the whole space, makes it feel lived in, even if it is empty.

Palm Jumeirah always has its own charm and Tiara Residences sits right where you catch a sea breeze that feels a little saltier somehow. You get quiet mornings, windows open a bit, and the sound of water floating in just before the city wakes up. If early walks are your thing, you can step out and just wander along the beachside paths. Sometimes you will see someone else out there with a coffee cup, sometimes you watch the boats going by and, for a moment, you forget you are right in the middle of Dubai.

Step back inside and there is this rightness to the apartment straight away. The living area is open and inviting. What caught me first are those big windows letting in this wild panoramic view. You get Palm Jumeirah spread out in front of you, little bits of the city skyline off to one side and so much sky and water you might just stop to watch a cloud drift or catch a glimpse of birds dipping by. It is easy to picture settling down in your favorite chair, losing track of time just looking outside.

The kitchen is open too, looks great if you love having friends over, but honestly is made for real cooking. Not just heating leftovers. The counters give you actual space, enough to chop a load of stuff without anything falling off the edge. I liked how the sun found the breakfast bar in the mornings. Even when you are in a rush to work it almost makes you want to sit down and eat a real breakfast instead of just grabbing coffee to go.

Both bedrooms carry that spaciousness, not boxed in like you sometimes find in apartments around Palm Jumeirah. The closets surprised me, plenty of room for your clothes whether it is winter jackets or summer wear. The main bedroom grabs a lovely sweep of morning light and is actually very quiet for this part of Dubai. The bathrooms keep it straightforward. Modern, clean, just what you need. No awkward layout or weird corners.

Tiara Residences has a sense of community that really shows up in the details. Sundays you will see families around the pool. Kids on bikes in the evening rolling past. The gym is decent and the pool looks over the water, which gives you one of the best swimming backdrops in the city. And of course the private beach access is right there if you fancy a walk at sunset or just want to read your book by the sea. Every so often the coffee shop downstairs will put out something freshly baked and it just makes the whole place feel a bit more like home.

Groceries are right around the corner, and you are never short of somewhere to eat out. West Beach is just nearby and Nakheel Mall is a few minutes away, so if you run out of toothpaste or need a last minute cake, you are covered. Some days you just need a quiet spot and there are plenty around here, whether you want shade or sunshine.

This two bedroom apartment comes on the market for six million three hundred thousand AED. And what you get is privacy, comfort, views, and that laid back Palm Jumeirah pace a lot of people are searching for.

Anyway, talking and pictures only get you so far. The only way to really know if this place clicks is to come and walk through. If you want to know more or even just see the views I have been talking about, just ask. At LuxuryProperty.com, the whole point is making your move feel comfortable and right—no rush.