2 Bedroom Apartment in Al Majara, Dubai Marina

Some places in Dubai Marina really have their own energy and Al Majara 1 Tower always gives off that quietly impressive feeling. When I first came into this two bedroom apartment with a study I just kind of found myself pausing at the window because honestly the views of the Marina are right in your face and they pull you in a bit. You'll see yachts moving slowly across the water during the day and in the evenings the lights from the buildings and boats come out and it all feels a little peaceful even if there's always something going on down below.

The living room is bigger than you might expect in Dubai Marina and the floor to ceiling windows just pour in daylight which picks up the shine of the marble countertops in the kitchen. I know so many places advertise open plan living but this one actually makes you want to hang around with friends or take your tea out onto the balcony where you can hear the faint sound of water from below.

Kitchen wise this place is ready for real cooking if you are so inclined. You get proper appliances nothing feels stuck in from the showroom and the double sink is pretty practical if you like to keep things tidy while you cook. The cupboards are more than enough for all the things you accumulate over the years. And it's nice not having to worry about space for groceries or those small appliances you only use sometimes like a waffle maker.

The apartment gives you two bedrooms and a quiet study that could easily be a spot for working from home or just tucking away with a book. The built in storage is something you'll notice right away. It just makes life easier day to day, no scramble for extra cabinets or those plastic bins you always wish you could hide away. Bathrooms are thoughtfully laid out too. You get both a tub and a shower so you have an option for a quick morning wash or a slow soak at the weekend.

And because everyone always asks this first, yes it's pet friendly. You can actually spot a few people walking their dogs in the garden area in the evenings. Sometimes I just stand near the water features and watch kids playing in the garden or see someone sitting quietly in one of the smoking areas with a book. The pool is right near the Marina Yacht Club so the vibe is lively but at the same time you can find your own quiet. Fitness is covered with a well equipped gym that feels like somewhere you might actually stick to a routine and underground parking just keeps city life simple. Security and access control are tight enough that you never really think about them and that's a good thing.

For everyday living Dubai Marina just makes things easy. You can wander down to P F Chang's or Tony Roma's for dinner without planning ahead. Pier 7 is more or less around the corner so you can decide last minute whether you are feeling casual or want to dress up for dinner and nobody really minds either way here. Reel Cinema and the Bounce Trampoline park at Dubai Marina Mall are good if you have family visiting or just want to have a bit more to do close by. Metro and Tram connections are right there which means daily commutes or heading out to JBR and Sheikh Zayed Road is almost effortless. Sometimes you see people just walking with their coffee because everything you need is never far.

Honestly the best way to figure out if this is your kind of space is to come and stand here. Have a look at the light come in at different times of day or take a listen to the sounds late at night when things quiet down. If you want to drop by or have questions about Al Majara or what living in Dubai Marina feels like just let us know. At LuxuryProperty.com we want your next place to feel as right as possible and we are always here to make it easy.