3 bedroom apartment in Burj Khalifa Area, Downtown Dubai

Some places just make you stop for a second before you even notice it. This three bedroom apartment in Opera Grand, right in the heart of Downtown Dubai, has that. I walked in and just paused for a moment by the windows. The city actually looks different from up here. You get the Burj Khalifa filling the sky right in front of you and below is that whole sweep of the Dubai Fountain. Even if you've lived here for years, that view kind of gets you.

Now, this is a big place. Over two thousand square feet, so you never feel boxed in. The layout flows in this easy sort of way from the entrance to the open living and dining space. It's all glossy porcelain underfoot, cool and smooth, which is really nice if you ever walk around barefoot in the mornings with a cup of tea. The tones are pretty neutral but it does not feel bland at all because you get these splashes of color from the light changing outside every hour. One thing you will notice right away is how much sunshine gets in all day. It just makes the place feel alive.

The kitchen is set up for real cooking and, honestly, it does not try too hard. You have plenty of counter space, a breakfast bar that naturally seems to attract friends or family every time you have people over, and loads of cabinets to hide away all the mess. That scullery off to the side, it is one of those things you don't realize you want until you have it. Your main kitchen stays spotless and quiet even when you are doing a big dinner. Plus, the kitchen faces out toward the living space, so you are never tucked away on your own.

Step into the main bedroom and it is just comfortable. Thick carpet, space for a whole wardrobe, and a bathroom you actually want to spend time in. Sometimes you just need a long soak and that tub, facing out over the city lights, is made for it. Mornings feel kind of special here with the sunrise coming up over the fountains below. Bedrooms two and three have built-in wardrobes and big windows too. Honestly, every room has that same feeling of peace and quiet, which is not something you always get in the middle of a city.

Life at Opera Grand is pretty easy. There is a pool that is temperature controlled, so it never feels too hot or too cold. Some days you might just swim a few laps as you watch the sky shift from blue to gold at sunset. There is a gym with everything you could want, a concierge at the front who gets to know you by name, and security keeping an eye on things even late into the night. Most people here seem to relax, and you can tell there is a sense of everyone looking out for each other in small ways.

What is honestly one of the best things is how close everything is. You just wander downstairs and the Dubai Mall is right there. That means good coffee any time and plenty of places for a last minute meal. Sometimes you see families heading out to the Opera House for one of those big shows or friends just wandering along the bridges and shaded walkways even in the middle of summer. The city never feels far but this home always stays calm.

You get all the advantages of living in Downtown Dubai, from world class shopping to those quick grocery runs. Apartments here with views like this really do not last long, especially when they are already vacant and ready to move in. But honestly, the pictures never really tell you how it feels in person.

Maybe you are thinking about a bigger move, or you just want to see what living in the Burj Khalifa area could be like. The only way to really know if this three bedroom at Opera Grand is right for you is to come by and see it for yourself. Any questions, or if you just want to come walk through, just let me know. At LuxuryProperty.com, we try to make it all just a little bit easier.