6 Bedroom Villa in Garden Homes, Palm Jumeirah

Some homes just sort of slow you down before you even get past the front gate. That is what happened to me here at this six bedroom villa in Garden Homes, Palm Jumeirah. I honestly just paused for a second to look at the pastel colors against the sky and the gentle lines of those Mediterranean arches. The place feels calm straight away. And you know how sometimes luxury spaces can feel a bit stiff or chilly. This one does not. Right when you step inside, the gentle colors and soft light kind of put you in that relaxed holiday mood, but the kind that just feels like everyday life.

You will notice the living room is open and airy but it is not cavernous. It is the type of space where you could actually curl up and binge a TV series or invite friends without anyone feeling out of place. Little touches like the sunlight hitting the floor in the morning or the way the sounds from the backyard come inside just make you want to grab a coffee and sit a little longer. The formal dining area sits right beside and I could imagine a real dinner actually happening here. Not just the fancy stuff for show homes but big meals and simple catch ups. If you like cooking or even just heating something up and chatting, the kitchen is roomy enough to do either without one person always in the way. It actually feels like a kitchen someone would use, not just a backdrop for photos.

Every bedroom has its own private bathroom which honestly just makes life easier when everyone is getting ready at once. The master suite really does feel like a retreat. You can almost forget about the rest of the world once you close the door. It catches the light just right at sunset and sometimes you can spot boats gliding by. Each bedroom is spaced out enough for privacy but not so far apart you never see each other. If you have family or guests, it somehow still feels warm and connected.

You see a lot of green in this neighborhood but the garden here is something else. Landscaped but not pretentious. There is enough lawn for kids to run but also a sense of privacy so you can just unwind without having to think about the neighbors. The pool is right there next to a chilled out deck area where I could imagine a lazy brunch or evening barbecue pretty easily. The outdoor dining area makes dinners outside feel almost as natural as eating in the kitchen. And the best thing is you do not have to cross any roads or shuffle through lobbies to reach the water. You step straight down to your own piece of Palm Jumeirah beachfront. I stood down there for a while and the sound of the water was just about the only thing I could hear. Sometimes you spot paddle boarders or even kids building sandcastles.

The villa is unfurnished right now so you really get to make it yours. Bring your own sense of style or keep it simple and let those pastel shades do the work. With five thousand square feet of built up area, you find space for everything from home offices to hobby rooms while seven thousand square feet of plot gives you room to relax outside. And for anyone who cares about everyday convenience, the best bit is you are still close to all those Palm Jumeirah little gems. Good schools are nearby, some of the city's favorite restaurants are a short trip away, and the coffee shop is never far.

To be honest, places like this make you rethink what home should feel like. I could tell you about the finishes and all the details but you really want to see if it feels right. If you want to walk through or just talk about what living here is like, get in touch any time. At LuxuryProperty.com we try to make moving simple and comfortable. It is really that easy.