2 Bedroom Apartment in The Residences, Downtown Dubai

Some homes just make you settle in the moment you step through the door. This two bedroom apartment at The Residences in Downtown Dubai has that quiet pulse of the city around it but honestly the inside just feels easy. I remember standing at the huge windows with the light pouring in looking out at the Burj Khalifa and thinking how the fountain kind of softens the buzz of traffic below. You do not really get tired of that view. There really is something different about waking up or winding down and having the world's tallest landmark there in the background. You pick up on the energy of Downtown Dubai but somehow up here it feels calm.

Both bedrooms have their own bathrooms which sounds like a small thing until you are actually living here. You will notice the spaces feel bright but still private thanks to the way the apartment is set up. The kitchen is fully fitted out with appliances that feel built in rather than squeezed in which makes a difference if you actually want to cook or maybe just make a real breakfast to eat by the window. I found myself imagining coffee quietly brewing and the city starting up outside. Sometimes you catch the sunrise on the floor to ceiling glass and everything just looks golden for a bit before it gets busy again.

The living area does not feel formal but you can tell it's built for relaxing when you need a break. You could open up the curtains and let the city in or just curl up on a sofa with the lights low if you have to unwind after a long day downtown. There is plenty of room for a dinner table if you like to have friends over once in a while or just spread out with some work at home. Plus the air always feels cool and fresh here which is no small thing with the Dubai heat.

Downstairs you have access to a temperature controlled swimming pool which means swimming or sunbathing is pretty much a year round thing not just something you do on holidays. There's a modern gym that actually feels inviting and not intimidating so even if you are not a fitness pro you will probably find yourself stopping by. The multipurpose room is there too so if you need a space for a little get together or something more work related it never gets complicated. The underground parking is secure and easy to get to so you are not spending ages trying to park or get to your car when it is hot outside.

The best thing is you are right in the center of it all. The Dubai Mall is practically outside the door and the Metro is close so you could be at DIFC or Business Bay in just a few minutes. You notice there is always something happening nearby whether it is a pop up event on the Boulevard or just families out for a walk in the evenings. The choice of coffee shops and restaurants is endless. Sometimes you can just step downstairs grab a latte and watch the city for a bit. You might even see kids riding scooters in the plaza or people heading out all dressed up for dinner.

Life in Downtown Dubai is about being connected but also having a little space for yourself. This apartment fits into that rhythm without ever feeling too much. It really does put you close to all the action but you can always pull the door shut and forget you are in the middle of one of the world's busiest cities.

The only way to know if it feels right is to come see it. If you want to walk through or just talk about what it is like here give me a call or message anytime. At LuxuryProperty.com we just want to make your next move feel relaxed and comfortable. Sometimes you really do have to stand by a window and feel the place yourself.