1 bedroom apartment in Damac Bay, Dubai Harbour

Some places make you stop and breathe for a second before you even realize it. When I walked into this one bedroom apartment at Damac Bay in Dubai Harbour, right away it hit me. The hush of the open water coming through the tall windows, the sort of quiet that feels rare in the middle of Dubai. You can actually see the horizon stretch out past the marina and sometimes, especially toward sunset, the light turns everything inside a shade warmer and you almost forget about whatever you just walked in with. It just feels like a place you want to stay for a while.

This part of Dubai Harbour always feels a bit different from the rest of the city. Maybe it is the breeze or something about being so close to the shore where you catch the scent of salt in the air. Damac Bay by Cavalli has its own style that is obvious but not loud. The building looks sharp from outside but when you go inside the lobby, it is calm enough that you do not notice the city noise. Up in this apartment there is really no sound at all except maybe from a boat passing every so often or the soft hum from the corridor.

The apartment itself is officially eight hundred sixty one square feet but when you stand inside, it somehow opens up more because of the way it is put together. There are no weird corners or cramped spaces. The kitchen blends right into the living room and it does not feel like you are squeezing into anything. You could actually spend time cooking here, not just reheating, without bumping elbows with anyone else. The cupboards are tucked in neatly and the counters do not end up piled with things. I sat by the breakfast bar for a bit and just watched the light moving across the living space in the late morning which would be lovely to see every day.

The bedroom surprised me a bit. Sometimes in city apartments the bedrooms feel like afterthoughts, but here it is different. Plenty of closet space built in so nothing gets in your way. There is enough room for a big bed and maybe even a reading chair. And the best thing is you can see the water from the bed itself which sounds like a small thing but waking up to that view makes the whole day start off right. It is easy to imagine slow weekend mornings with the curtains open just watching the boats drift past.

What stands out here besides the view and the atmosphere is actually the price. It is set below the original purchase and for somewhere just steps from the sea at Damac Bay, that is rare. It feels like a genuine opportunity if you want a waterfront apartment in Dubai Marina but do not feel like getting into a bidding war or chasing after impossible rents.

The building's amenities are there when you want them but they do not get in the way. There is an infinity pool where you can swim right to the edge and see out over the harbor. If you are into wellness, the gym and spa spaces look well kept. There is a laid back beach club feel most days and even with all that, it still feels private. Honestly I could picture coming back here in the evening after a day in Marina Mall or Bluewaters, both just minutes away, or even if you are working in the city and hopping onto Sheikh Zayed Road for a quick commute.

Some days you catch kids biking down by the promenade in the late afternoon or people walking their dogs as the sun goes down. The little coffee place on the ground floor always seems to have someone chatting nearby and you never feel boxed in here like in other high rises.

If you are curious about what life by the sea at Dubai Harbour really feels like, I think the only way to know is to come see this apartment in person. Any time works and if you have questions or just want to have a look around, I am always happy to walk you through. At LuxuryProperty.com, we just want to help you find something that makes sense for you.