5 Bedroom Penthouse in La Mer, Jumeirah

Some homes just have a certain feel as soon as you step inside. That happened to me walking into this five bedroom penthouse at La Rive in La Mer Jumeirah. I actually paused by the entry for a minute because that first impression is just space and sunlight everywhere and you can feel the sea air right in the bones of the place. This penthouse really does sprawl out over nearly nine thousand square feet but what sticks with you is not just the size, it is how the rooms flow into each other in a way that just makes sense for daily life or even celebrations if that is your thing.

The main floor brings you straight into a wide foyer that just begs you to leave shoes and bags and drift further in. From there you have this huge living space where you can tell family movie nights or quiet evenings with a book would both feel pretty perfect. The dining area feels formal enough for big gatherings but not so stiff you would feel weird just having coffee there on a lazy weekend morning. The kitchen got my attention, too, with its central island and breakfast bar. It does not look like one of those kitchens you only pretend to use. I stood in there imagining friends gathering around, someone chopping something, someone else just chatting, windows open to catch a sea breeze.

There is a guest room on this floor that has enough privacy to feel separate but not out of the way, and then there is a maid's room that honestly looks more like a proper little bedroom than what you sometimes find. Upstairs is where you feel just how well planned out everything really is. You have three bedrooms clustered on one side, all with their own bathrooms and walk in closets so you do not end up fighting over space or hanging things off random chairs, and then the master suite sits off on its own. That space is calm and airy and I actually just sat on the wide balcony for a while watching the sun playing off the ocean. You may find yourself doing the same. The family living room up here is like a central spot that connects everyone before they head off to start mornings or wind down after work or school.

Then you get to the roof deck and honestly, this is what keeps turning over in my head. There is a proper lounge area up here, with a pantry off to the side so you are not forever running up and down stairs during get-togethers. Built in barbecue, big dining space, and you can see almost everything from up here — the sea, Port de La Mer, even people walking down the promenade below. You have the set up for a private pool too, which could turn this whole rooftop into a personal retreat.

The inside is done up with warm wood and stone that has that low key luxury vibe, nothing too in your face. The color palette is neutral which just makes it really easy to see all sorts of personal styles working well in here. Every room has these floor to ceiling windows so the light never really leaves, even in the low afternoon. Sometimes when you are just sitting on the balcony, you honestly forget your phone.

Outside this penthouse, the whole Port de La Mer community just feels like somewhere different. It does not really feel like city life here, more like you are tucked into a little Mediterranean town with private beaches and a proper marina filled with bright boats. The promenade has cafes and shops and sometimes you notice families heading out for ice cream after dinner or evening strollers passing by. You are also right next to La Mer public beach and all the fun at Laguna waterpark if you feel like mixing it up. Getting out to the main roads is straightforward so you can get pretty much anywhere in Dubai without much stress.

The only way to know if it feels right is to come see it. If you have questions or maybe want a slow walk through, just reach out. At LuxuryProperty.com, we want every new home to feel like a real fit and we do our best to make the process as relaxed as possible.