6 bedroom villa in Alaya, Tilal Al Ghaf

Some places just settle you, almost before you know it. When I first walked into this six bedroom mansion in Alaya Beach at Tilal Al Ghaf, it was honestly like the world slowed down a bit. There is something about being right on the lagoon, with all that water and greenery around, that makes you take a breath and just stand there for a while. I actually did that in the foyer, just listening to how quiet it was except for a few birds somewhere nearby.

This is not the kind of property you see every day in Dubai. The villa sits right on a huge plot so when you look outside from almost any room, you get this full view of the blue lagoon and sandy beach and you might start imagining barbecue nights or lazy Saturdays with the kids paddling near the shore. The pool is right there but it feels part of the landscape, which is not easy to pull off with a place this big.

One of the first things you feel when you walk in is space but not the sort of cold, echoey space. The high ceilings just make it airy but still comfortable. The hall has this impressive spiral staircase and I found myself holding the rail for a minute, just looking up at the light coming through the windows. Downstairs you have these big open living areas that let out into the garden and beach. The main kitchen actually looks like somewhere you would want to make good food. Not just heat up leftovers. The marble tops are so smooth I found myself running my hand along them while talking with the owner. Right behind it there is a smaller working kitchen, honestly good for when you do not want the mess in the main living space if you have guests over. Storage is never a problem here which is a relief because you can just tuck things away and not worry about clutter.

Something else that stands out is the number of different rooms you get for everyone to unwind. There is an office that feels tucked away so you could get work done or just enjoy a good book with the sun coming in and a maid's room also set discreetly to the side. The guest bedroom is big enough that no one coming to stay would feel like a second thought.

Heading upstairs is where it really gets interesting. The bedrooms are all en suite and sometimes when you open the door to one you just want to actually lie down for a bit and see if you would sleep well. The master bedroom is special though it has both his and hers dressing areas and honestly the terrace view out over the lagoon is where your mornings will probably always begin. You will also find a quiet family room up here plus a nanny's room which is handy if young ones are part of the plan.

The top floor opens to a massive roof terrace. I kept thinking of evenings up here as the lights come on over Tilal Al Ghaf and the sky goes that pinkish gold you sometimes get in Dubai. This space is perfect for entertaining, and up here you almost forget you are at home and not at some fancy resort.

The basement surprised me most. It fits five cars easily, which is rare even among top Dubai mansions, so your collection is sorted. There is an extra room which really can be anything. The last family used it as a wellness room but I can see someone turning it into a cinema or even a gaming hangout.

Around you, Tilal Al Ghaf just has a relaxed rhythm to it. You often see families walking to the park, or teens skating on the paths, and the coffee shop on the corner is never far. There is plenty of retail nearby so weekends do not mean driving half an hour for groceries. It feels almost like a real neighbourhood in the middle of the city.

This mansion at Alaya Beach is a home to grow into and to unwind. It is definitely one of those places you need to feel to know if it is right. I am happy to show you around or answer your questions whenever you like. At LuxuryProperty dot com we just want your next move to feel as comfortable as possible. Come see it for yourself.