3 bedroom apartment in Al Bateen Residences, Jumeirah Beach Residence

Some places have a way of making you stop for a second when you walk in. This three bedroom apartment in Al Bateen Residences at Jumeirah Beach Residence really does that for me. It feels calm right away and maybe it is the way the sea breeze drifts in through the living room or how the windows look out to all that blue with Bluewaters Island floating out there in the view. Hard to put your finger on it exactly. I stood for a bit out on the balcony and watched a couple boats move by and honestly it was tough to remember I was still in Dubai.

The entrance brings you right into a wide hallway that just feels bigger than you expect and then you get to the living area which is open but cozy at the same time. I've seen so many apartments where the living room is just a space with some furniture thrown in and nothing really fits but here it flows straight out toward the balcony. You'll probably notice that the light changes across the floor in the afternoon and the space just kind of softens as the sun gets lower over the water.

The closed kitchen here is a real kitchen not just for show. You can actually cook a whole meal for family or friends or have everyone gathered around if you like to chat while you chop. All the appliances blend in with the cabinets so it feels simple and clean. Plus it is just around the corner from the living space which makes it easy if you want to grab a snack or run back and forth checking on what is in the oven while people are still hanging out on the sofa.

Each bedroom has its own bathroom and you'll like that if your mornings are rushed or you just want a bit of privacy at the end of a long day. The main bedroom really feels special thanks to the windows that pull your eye right out toward the sea. I always imagine someone reading late at night here with the curtains open just a little so you can see the lights of Ain Dubai across the water. Even the secondary bedrooms feel homey and not just like extra space that got squeezed in. The maid's room is tucked away as well and that can be handy if you need the storage or sometimes just want an extra quiet spot for yourself.

What I also like is this apartment is fully furnished and all the upgrades inside actually make sense not just fancy for the sake of it. The layout feels logical and lived in. When I was there the building itself felt quiet and private even though you are right on the edge of Jumeirah Beach Residence with all the cafés and beachside places just outside. Sometimes you see families walking down for dinner or people on bikes in the evening heading toward the Marina. And you have real beach access. I mean, you just walk down and you are there on the sand and the water is right there which you do not get everywhere in Dubai.

The amenities are what you would expect from Al Bateen Residences. Residents get a great pool that catches the afternoon sun and a well equipped gym if that is your thing. It is also nice to have restaurants close so if you do not feel like cooking there are so many options. I could see myself just popping down for coffee or even just stretching my legs by the water on a Saturday morning. There is something easy about the whole routine here.

If you have been looking for a real beachfront apartment in Dubai especially with three bedrooms and a view like this one there really are not that many out there right now. The only way to know if it feels right is to come see it for yourself. If you have questions or want to walk through just let me know. At LuxuryPropertycom we try to make finding your place in Dubai as comfortable as possible.