1 bedroom apartment in The Address The BLVD, Downtown Dubai

Sometimes when you walk into a home, the city outside just feels a little further away. This one bedroom apartment in The Address The BLVD, Downtown Dubai, does that. I remember standing by the floor to ceiling windows and looking out across the city for a bit, just letting it all soak in. You really do get those sweeping views of Downtown Dubai's skyline right from the living room and honestly, it is hard not to pause for a second. Up high in the tower, you get a little more quiet even though you're right in the thick of things. It is furnished too, so you do not need to stress about moving van headaches or hunting down a million things for the flat. Everything felt prepared, honestly like someone actually thought about how you'd want to live here.

You get a nice open plan. On paper you might read “open layout” but when you're really there, it feels free and easy. The kitchen actually makes you want to cook. It does not just look fancy in photos. Everything is fitted in, those sleek cabinets, good counters, appliances that fit right in so you will not be stuck missing anything to make a proper meal. Some apartments can feel a bit too showy or cold but here the living and dining area just naturally flow together. You could have a couple friends over and not feel cramped at all and at the same time, it feels perfectly good for when you just want to come home from work, flop onto the sofa and watch the lights out the window.

The bedroom surprised me with how calm it is, honestly. Tasteful pillows, the soft sort of lighting, built in wardrobes, and there are those little touches you notice after a few minutes. You've got space for your things but it does not feel overly crowded. Sometimes you just want a bedroom where you can close the door and forget about your emails for a while and this one just makes that easy. And I have to say there is something about waking up and having that Downtown Dubai view right there every morning that does not really get old.

What's really good here is you're only a short walk from Dubai Mall, which means quick coffee runs or catching a new film without planning a big trip. If you want to get out for a jog or have friends in town, Burj Khalifa is only moments away so you can act like a tourist whenever you want. Living here puts you right in the center of it all but, in the apartment, it somehow still feels peaceful. Downstairs, the gym is not just some throwaway room. I peeked in and saw people actually using it. You get a proper swimming pool too and I noticed a few residents relaxing by the water, headphones in, just hanging out. There's concierge service as well, which—honestly—sometimes makes you wonder how you ever managed without it.

Even though you are in the heart of Downtown Dubai, sometimes the city just slips away up here. Morning sun hits a little different through tall windows. Evenings, you might just lose track of time sitting with the city lights all around. Every now and then you hear a soft hum from the boulevard below but mostly it's that high up quiet where you can hear your own thoughts. The best thing is the place is vacant, so no need to wait. You could move in, drop your bags and start living pretty much right away.

Owning at The Address The BLVD is more than just an address. It is being able to pop down for your coffee or get to a last minute dinner with friends without even needing to call a cab. Life just feels less complicated here. If you want to see if the space feels right, the only real way is to come walk through it. If there is anything you are wondering or if you just want to come up and take in that view for yourself, let me know any time. At LuxuryProperty.com, we try to make your next move feel as easy and comfortable as it should.