2 Bedroom Villa in Alma, Arabian Ranches

Some homes get under your skin in a good way and this two bedroom villa in Alma at Arabian Ranches does exactly that. Walking in on a quiet afternoon there is this hush that just sort of settles over you and you get a sense that someone has really lived here. The light in the living room kind of spills onto the tiled floor in a soft way that makes you want to take your shoes off and just breathe for a minute.

Honestly you cannot talk about Arabian Ranches without talking about how the air feels just a bit fresher out here. It is a place where you might wake up to birds and the occasional sight of someone walking their dog instead of construction noise or honking taxis. The entire Alma subcommunity has this easy pace that sneaks up on you whether you have been here for years or you are just visiting for the day.

This villa is right in the sweet spot between the calm lake and community centre which literally means you could spend your mornings by the water and your evenings picking up a coffee or something nice for dinner. Some people here ride their bikes around when the sun gets low and every night the gardens seem to take on this soft gold tint.

Now the villa itself sits inside a mature green garden that almost feels like it should be in a movie. I love the way the courtyard links to the living area so you could open up the doors and let in a real breeze when the weather turns cool. Inside the kitchen actually feels made for more than just showing off. You get proper worktops and storage so you can cook with real ingredients even if you sometimes end up ordering in from the cafe at the centre down the street. Alongside the kitchen you have a dining and living area that just lines up well for family dinners or even something simple like a pizza night with your kids spread out on the sofa.

You will also notice the little study off the main area. It is the sort of spot that can switch from work to quiet reading or from homework to planning the next school break trip in about five minutes. There is a guest washroom tucked nearby which just makes life easier when friends drop by unannounced.

Head upstairs and both bedrooms actually let you take a breath and relax. The master is especially nice with its own ensuite and a balcony that you will probably end up using more often than not. Watch the garden below or grab a book and just catch the last bit of evening light. Both bedrooms have built in cupboards so you are not trying to make extra space where there is none. It is efficient without feeling cramped and the colour palette is people friendly warm sand and off white and grey tones that work with almost any décor.

The finishes have a quiet kind of quality and the ceramic tiles always stay cool underfoot which feels pretty good during the summer. I stood by the upstairs window for a bit one morning and you really can see how the community looks after its own spaces. Even the birds seem to know it is a bit better out here.

Alma itself is close enough to whatever you actually need so you are sorted for late night snack runs or early school runs but honestly you hardly feel like you are in Dubai once you are home. Some days you might even forget your phone for a while and just listen to the kids in the garden outside or the sounds of the neighbourhood winding down.

The villa will be ready for you to move in come mid March so you have a little time to think about how you might want to use the space. You really have to walk through it to know if you get the feeling I did. If something about this place grabs you or you have any questions about living in Arabian Ranches just get in touch any time. We are always happy to talk about what makes each home here feel a little different. At LuxuryProperty.com we want you to find the next place that simply feels right.