1 Bedroom Apartment in West Avenue, Dubai Marina

Some homes just seem to welcome you in a way you did not expect even before you get the key. This one bedroom apartment right in the middle of West Avenue, Dubai Marina, gave me that exact feeling the last time I walked through it. Maybe it is the way the sunlight floods in through the big windows, or how being up here makes everything outside almost slow down for a minute. These apartments are not just about walls and floors. There is something comfortable that happens here the minute the elevator doors open.

So just picture stepping in after a long day and being met by a really open foyer. Sometimes foyers are just a box, nothing really, but here it gives you a bit of breathing space. You get that immediate sense of being able to leave the stress behind at the door. I found myself stopping for a second before heading through to the kitchen. The kitchen here is not just slapped into a corner. It is open and proper, with these marble countertops that feel cool under your hands and plenty of cupboards for everything. You could actually cook in this space, not just heat something up late at night. I can easily imagine someone brewing a coffee, having a quiet chat, or maybe trying out a new recipe just because they finally have the room.

You will also notice how this kitchen just moves right into the living area. No tight squeeze, no odd corners you have to work around. There is more than enough space to sink into a sofa in front of a movie, or set up a little work desk for those mornings when you do not feel like heading to a cafe. Something I keep coming back to in this apartment is how the light just seems to wrap around the furniture. It feels alive even when it is empty. And yes, you will probably find yourself daydreaming out the window, watching all the boats bobbing around in Dubai Marina. That scene never really gets old.

When it comes to unwinding, the bedroom feels like your own private spot. It is big enough for a proper bed, not just something squeezed in, and you do not have to tiptoe around to get to the door. There is a balcony you can step onto, and really, that is rare in newer apartments. You can see a slice of the marina from up here, and sometimes the breeze feels pretty good in the evenings. Some nights the city is buzzing all around you, but in here, it is nice and quiet. The en suite is modern, with a bathtub that actually invites you to run a hot bath and leave your phone out of reach for half an hour. I like that the finishing touches are subtle — proper marble, nothing too flashy, but you know it will last.

Out the front door, you are pretty much at the heart of Dubai Marina, which is a whole lifestyle in itself. I always see people down by the water, walking with coffee in one hand and their phones in the other. Sometimes you just wander over to Marina Mall for groceries or check out a new place to eat. The tram is close, which makes moving around Dubai a piece of cake, and the beach is just a wander away if you feel like some sand between your toes. West Avenue is well looked after, too. It is quiet, the security guys always nod as you pass, and you start to recognize a few faces on your floor.

I would not say this is the fanciest place in Dubai, but it really is one of those rare apartments where it feels easy to imagine making a real home, whether you are on your own or looking for a place to share. Sometimes you almost forget you are in one of the busiest areas of the city.

You will know straight away if it is right for you. There is only so much you can get from reading about a place. If you want to feel what it is like to walk through the door and just slow down for a second, let me know. Stop by, ask questions, whatever you need. At LuxuryProperty.com, we just want your next move to feel right.