1 Bedroom Apartment in Marina Gate, Dubai Marina

Some places just instantly feel like the sort of spot you want to wake up in. This one bedroom apartment at Marina Gate in Dubai Marina surprised me like that. Right when you walk through the front door you will get that glimmer of blue from the full Marina view. If you stand by the glass in the living room you almost stop paying attention to everything else because the water just makes everything slower and quieter for a minute. You can actually watch the boats wind their way through the marina and sometimes at sunset there is this little bit of gold that just lands on the balcony table and you feel like you should just sit out there and let the city move around you for a while.

Living in Marina Gate is a pretty easy way to slip into the Dubai Marina lifestyle. Everything you need is almost right downstairs or across the road. Spinneys and Carrefour are both nearby which honestly is super handy for grabbing stuff last minute so you never have to plan far ahead for dinner. On weekends you might find yourself ordering coffee from one of the shops down on Marina Walk. Some mornings you even hear the clink and chatter of people down by the restaurants and cafés. Sometimes in the evenings you see people jogging on the path or just wandering with friends. It feels kind of alive but never too overwhelming.

Inside the apartment you really notice how well the layout uses the space. The bedroom fits a big bed and there is this nice little spot by the window where you could curl up with a laptop or just sit and watch the world outside. The living space is actually comfortable. Feels real. Sofa is deep enough to sink into and you can imagine movie nights here with the lights low. Because there is so much glass you do get natural light all day but you can also close it off and feel cozy if you want.

The kitchen works for people who actually cook. Cabinets are the kind where you can reach everything without standing on tiptoe. The fridge is a good size not an afterthought. If you have people over you can keep talking to them while you cook which is a little thing but makes it feel less cut off. The whole place is furnished so you can move right in. Not the kind of furniture you see in showrooms only. It looks like someone has already spent time choosing these pieces so you don't have to.

If you like staying active honestly you are covered here. The gym is proper. Not just a token treadmill or two. There is enough gear for a real workout. If you swim you have a couple of options. You could do laps in the proper pool or just float around in the infinity pool and look at the boats. For the social types there is paddle tennis and a basketball court so it is easy to join a game when you feel like it. Kids have their own spots too which keeps the place feeling like a community.

The building has twenty four hour security so you will always feel looked after. There is a business lounge for anyone who works from home or just needs a change of scene for an hour. The whole area is set up so you never have to go far for groceries or coffee or a haircut and everything feels close by. Plus if you are the type who likes the beach JBR is just around five minutes away. You really could walk it in the mornings before work or after dinner.

For me the thing about Marina Gate is you get a sense nobody is in a huge hurry. People stop for a chat in the lobby and you start to remember the faces you see every day. It is one of those rare places in Dubai Marina that stays lively without feeling rushed.

The way to know if it is your kind of place is always simple. Just come and see for yourself. If you have questions or want to take a look I am always around. At LuxuryProperty.com we like to help you find a home that just feels right.