1 Bedroom Apartment in Dorra Bay, Dubai Marina

Some places just feel a bit easy to settle into and this one bedroom apartment at Dorra Bay in Dubai Marina does exactly that. I actually lingered in the hallway for a second when I first walked in because the whole place feels light and kind of open in a way you do not always get. It is really right in the middle of Dubai Marina so you have that lively feeling as soon as you look out the window or step out onto the balcony. I could see parts of the marina stretching off to my left and that bit of sea peeking behind the skyline. It is the kind of spot where you can hear the city just enough to know you are in the middle of everything but it is never right up in your face either.

This apartment sits on one of the higher floors so you are up above things a little and the view is something you honestly might want to take in every morning. The balcony itself feels like more of another little living room than just a space for a chair. Both the bedroom and the main living area open onto it which is really practical when you just want to pop outside and watch the city at sunrise or catch a quiet moment in the evening. Sometimes you can see the yachts coming and going or even families strolling down the marina walk. I once caught a little group of kids riding bikes just as the sun went down and it stuck with me for some reason.

Inside the living area feels bigger than you would guess from the outside photos. It is tiled all through so cleaning up is the kind of thing you could actually keep up with even if you are busy. That makes life here easy especially if you come in with a bit of sand after walking up from the JBR beach which is really not far at all. You can genuinely just walk down and dip your feet in the sea. The kitchen is not one of those showy ones that no one would use either. The appliances are all tucked in properly so you can cook for real or just throw something together when you come home tired. There is even enough space to keep things out without feeling cluttered.

The bedroom is the sort of place you might actually want to have lazy weekend mornings. There are built in wardrobes so storage is smooth and you are not tripping over boxes everywhere. The en-suite bathroom has a big tub which you do not always get and sometimes it is just nice to have for those days when a quick shower does not quite do it. There is a guest washroom out in the living area too which friends appreciate when they come over. For anyone who needs parking you do get a spot underground and I have to say getting in and out of the building by car is actually quick which matters if you end up commuting or just like to explore the Marina.

And when you are not at home you are honestly right by everything. JBR beach is five minutes on foot and you get all those coffee shops and restaurants along the promenade. I really like that you can just wander down for an unplanned dinner or even just to sit out with a coffee and watch the crowds. The Marina walk is almost always busy but it never feels overwhelming. The gym downstairs has everything you need for a proper workout and the pool up a couple floors above ground has enough space to actually swim. The staff in the lobby are the kind of people who learn your name after a couple weeks which gives the place a nice feeling too.

I could go on about the views or the restaurants or the easy drive onto Sheikh Zayed Road but honestly it just feels like a spot where real life in Dubai happens at its best pace. Sometimes you almost forget your phone when you go out for a walk because you just want to watch the water or see who else is around. If you are looking for a one bedroom apartment in Dubai Marina with marina views and a real lived in feeling Dorra Bay might be just the place. The only way to know if it fits is to step inside and feel it for yourself. If you want to see it or just ask a few things about living here reach out any time. At LuxuryProperty.com we just hope to help you find that next comfortable move when you are ready.