1 Bedroom Apartment in Emaar Beachfront, Dubai Harbour

Some homes just have a way about them that makes you slow down as you walk in. This one bedroom apartment at Grand Bleu Towers in Emaar Beachfront does exactly that for me. First thing I noticed was this softness in the light coming in from the big balcony windows. If you just stand there for a second, what you get is this wide view of the Dubai skyline stretching out on one side then the blue Arabian Sea opening up on the other side with Palm Jumeirah somewhere between. Pretty easy to forget about your phone while you are up here because the scene outside pulls you in and keeps you a while.

Inside, the living area feels bigger than most one bedrooms I see. The kitchen is open to everything. Not one of those tiny kitchens boxed out in the corner but actually somewhere you'd want to try out a new recipe or sit on a barstool in the morning with coffee. The dining spot feels just right next to the kitchen if you like having friends over. You know how in some apartments you feel cramped if more than two people turn up? Not here. This one just sort of absorbs everyone and still stays calm.

The bedroom manages to be both private and bright. Sometimes one bedroom apartments feel a bit like a hotel room. Not this. Here you get space for a big bed plus there is still room to walk around and maybe even fit a small desk if you feel like working from home. Closet space is better than expected. I peeked inside and there is honestly enough for all the clothes you pretend you are going to wear but never actually do.

You will notice everything feels designed for actual living not just looking nice in photos. The tiling in the bathroom has this quiet simple elegance to it but more importantly everything works the way you hope it would. There are no awkward corners or wasted spots. It really feels natural.

What really surprised me was how much more there is downstairs. The podium level is packed with little touches that make daily life feel easy. There is a pool deck that kept catching the sun when I was there and some people were already in the water even though it was only early afternoon. There is a BBQ area off to the side with just enough privacy that you can have friends over for a lazy Friday lunch and not feel watched. The gym is better than most hotel gyms I have seen. And all around the base of the tower you have this little shopping stretch with real restaurants and cafes. The coffee shop smells follow you when the wind shifts. If you like just getting out for a quick bite after work or want to run out and grab something last minute, that is all right downstairs.

Plus you get private beach access if you are into morning walks before the city gets going. If you are not a morning person, sunset here is another experience on its own. Some families set up little picnics down there before it gets dark. Every now and then you see kids biking by in the evenings or someone walking a golden retriever. It just feels like home.

People ask me a lot about location and investment. Grand Bleu Towers by Emaar at Emaar Beachfront sits in Dubai Harbour. That means you are just a short drive from Dubai Marina which is one of the most lively spots in the city. And you get two cruise terminals close by which makes it feel always new and a tiny bit international. The five star resorts on the same strip bring in a good mix of restaurants and all day buzz. Property here is rarely just about an address. It is about the mix of calm and city and a view that never really gets old.

Honestly the only way to know if it is right is to come up and see it. Feel the light yourself sink into those chairs on the balcony and just look around. If you want to come by or have questions reach out any time. At LuxuryProperty.com we try making your next move comfortable and easy. Maybe this will be your new favourite spot in Dubai.