1 bedroom apartment in JW Marriott Hotel Marina, Dubai Marina

Some places really do surprise you as soon as you walk in. This one bedroom apartment right inside the JW Marriott Hotel Marina felt like that for me. I remember opening the door and just pausing by the window for a second. Something about all that natural light pouring in and the buzz from down below in Dubai Marina just feels a bit different. You kind of forget you are in a hotel building because it has that feeling of home but with everything upgraded.

You can actually see why these apartments get snapped up so quickly. The space is finished exactly the way you would hope a JW Marriott place would be. Not flashy but just put together really well. I looked around at the details for a while. The furniture is not the sort you ever want to cover with plastic. Think soft textures and places you could easily just sink into with a coffee in the morning or your laptop in the afternoon.

The layout makes a lot of sense too. The living and dining stretch together so nobody ends up stuck in a corner on their own. The kitchen is open but just tucked away enough that you would actually use it and not just stare at it and wish you ordered takeout. Every appliance is right there and you can imagine throwing together something for friends without running a marathon. Honestly I could see myself cooking here way more than in some larger places. It just feels easy.

What really stands out though are those floor to ceiling windows. You get so much light and you really get a sense of where you are. There is always something moving out in the marina. I caught myself just following the boats with my eyes. The bedroom keeps that same feel. Not tight and no squeezing past suitcases because there is actually real storage space here. The ensuite feels private and just big enough without that echo you get in some hotel style units.

Now some people still like the old school apartment blocks with no extras but walking out of your door here and knowing you have JW Marriott staff at reception every day really does change things. The concierge remembers faces. The pool deck is one of my favourite quiet spots in the building. Sometimes you will find a couple folks on the loungers but mostly it feels like you have the place to yourself. The spa and gym are right there too. You actually see people who live and work nearby dropping in before heading out for the day. It tends to feel a bit more relaxed than you might expect from somewhere this central.

The best thing for a lot of people is just how close everything is. You can walk out and be at Marina Mall in about five minutes most days or stroll the other way for The Walk and some of the better coffee in Dubai Marina. The beach feels close when you want it and at night you can actually hear people just hanging out by the water. It is never far to the metro either which makes commutes simple or if you just want to go exploring.

For investors you will probably like that this one is rented out at the moment for AED 145000 so you get income straight away. The seller is also pretty motivated so the whole process can be wrapped up without a long wait. Because it is priced below most others in this building you can see why it works as a starter investment or just somewhere to lock up and visit. It helps that the hotel services really take the work out of owning a place like this. From security to cleaning and even a bit of help with deliveries it is all handled.

Sometimes you look at these listings and wonder if the place is as good as the marketing. Here you do not need to rely on perfect photos. Just stop in and see it for yourself. If this sounds like what you are after or you just have a few questions reach out any time. At LuxuryProperty.com we want your next move in Dubai Marina to feel just as you imagine it. The only way to know for sure is to come by and have a look.