4 Bedroom Penthouse in Jumeirah Bay Island, Jumeirah

Some homes make you stop right at the entrance. This four bedroom penthouse at Bulgari Residences on Jumeirah Bay Island did that for me. I actually slowed down as soon as I stepped out of the private lift direct into the apartment. It feels almost surprising how quiet it is up here even with views that take in the marina below and across to Downtown Dubai. You get a sense of both privacy and space right away and I found myself standing by the window for a while, just watching the boats gently move around the yacht club. The water is always changing, but it always makes things feel calm.

This home is more than just big. It is about seven thousand square feet so you never really run out of room. The living area opens up wide and sunny with so many windows the whole place seems to glow through the afternoon and you catch reflections off the water that make it feel like another little piece of sky. I noticed the terrace is the spot you would head to for a morning coffee or maybe to see the city lights at night. You are high enough up that everything outside seems a little further away and quieter. It just feels easy.

The kitchen here is actually made to be used. Sometimes luxury kitchens almost feel too glossy to cook in for real but this one you could see yourself making a meal while someone chats at the counter and kids or friends drift in and out. Everything feels thoughtfully laid out. The bedrooms are tucked off down their own hallway so you can get some quiet if you want it. Each room has its own view. Some look out at the gardens and green space around the building while the main bedroom stares straight across the water to the marina. You wake up and see boats if you want or pull the curtains and just have stillness.

You will notice the finishes and details have this really understated style. It does not shout luxury at you but you can feel it in the solid doors and the flooring under your feet and the way the lights are set up for evenings when you want to relax. The design comes from Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel who do things in a very Italian way, so lines are soft and spaces feel welcoming. Even walking through the corridors of the building you get that quiet hotel calm. With only a few penthouses in this development, it is never crowded and always feels exclusive but not soulless. There is a garden down below you catch glimpses of from the windows and a private beach that makes you kind of forget you are living in Dubai city sometimes.

Then you have the Bulgari Yacht Club down the waterfront. Sometimes I see families heading there for lunch or just wandering along by the marina. Having the access to that kind of setting is special. The amenities are not over the top either, just solidly first rate and kept up beautifully. There is even a sense that the whole island moves at a slightly different pace to the rest of Jumeirah. You will not get crowds of tourists here. People know each other a little, kids play in the afternoons and the security is really well handled right as soon as you come over the bridge. It just gives that bit more peace of mind.

The location is honestly hard to beat if you want a private feel but still need to be close to everything Dubai offers. Downtown is not far at all and even places like DIFC or the beach clubs are simple to reach but when you come back across to the island it is almost like you have left the city altogether. That is pretty rare in Dubai.

If you are thinking about renting somewhere special and want a penthouse that is big, bright and private but still feels like a real home, you might want to walk through this one. Best way to know is to come and stand by those windows yourself. If it seems interesting or you just want to see what it feels like, I am here. At LuxuryProperty.com, we really try to help make your next move feel right from the start.