3 Bedroom Apartment in Dubai Gate 1, Jumeirah Lake Towers

Some places pull you in without much effort and this three bedroom apartment at Dubai Gate One in Jumeirah Lake Towers is definitely like that. There is something about the morning light up on the high floors that makes even Mondays feel easier. I walked in and straight away I just slowed down a bit. You just look out and see the lake and for a moment you forget anything else is happening. The thing about living in JLT is you always feel a bit connected to what is going on—dogs getting their morning walks around the water, neighbours out for a jog, the usual people you start to recognize after a month or two.

In this apartment, what stands out to me is how the space feels. The owner opened up one of the bedrooms and it completely changes the layout. It breathes. Sometimes in these buildings you get odd layout choices but here it just works. You could shut the room off if you want privacy or leave it open and let the daylight just go all the way through. Makes having friends over easier. Makes family dinners easier. To be honest you end up thinking more about what you want to do each day than what you can't do with your space.

Each bedroom comes with an en suite bathroom and built in closet so no one gets the short straw there. If you are the type who needs a proper shower—not just a quick rinse—you'll probably appreciate the marble bathrooms in here. I spent a while in one of the rooms just looking out over the lake and it is the sort of view that makes you want to stay in bed a bit longer. The balcony gives you another angle on the water. Early in the morning the air is cool and you notice how quiet it is up here compared to the street below. I know some people like having their coffee inside but here it makes sense to just step out on your balcony. Even after long days, the evenings up there never really get old.

The kitchen feels like a kitchen you'd actually use. It's closed off so you can cook a proper meal and not worry about filling your whole apartment with the smell. You get plenty of cupboard space, wooden fittings, a built in oven and a good sized fridge. If you enjoy trying out new recipes or even just making something quick after work, it's got everything that makes it easy.

Dubai Gate One is a well kept place and you can tell. The lobby has a steady flow of familiar faces—residents, security staff who actually know your name if you stay long enough. There's a rooftop pool up top which always has someone doing laps before work and the gym is kitted out better than most hotel gyms I've seen. Even if you're not really a gym person, you might feel a little bit inspired just by being around it. The security is round the clock so you get that peace of mind as well.

One thing I love about JLT is how much is just outside your door. The metro station is only a quick walk away and you'll notice how handy that is the morning you do not want to drive. Direct road access means Dubai Marina is barely ten minutes away depending on traffic. The lakeside path is honest to goodness my favourite bit. It's not unusual to see families, people with strollers, couples just taking an evening walk or sometimes you'll catch a basketball game at the courts nearby. You've got restaurants and cafes all around you plus a real mix of supermarkets and little coffee places. Even on the busiest days, you can manage most errands without really leaving the community.

Honestly I could go on but the truth is these apartments feel different in person than anything I could write here. That little bit of extra space, how the light works, the vibe on weekends. Whether you are moving with family or just want a place that feels more like home than somewhere temporary, this spot is worth seeing. The only way to know if it feels right is to come see it yourself. I am always happy to show you around or just answer a few questions if you are starting to look. At LuxuryProperty.com we try to make that next step as easy and comfortable as we can.