4 Bedroom Apartment in La Vie, Jumeirah Beach Residence

Some apartments just slow you down right at the entry. This four bedroom place at La Vie in Jumeirah Beach Residence did that to me, honestly. There's something about the way the light spills into the living area from all those windows facing the sea. I ended up standing by the glass and looking out for a good while, just listening to that faint sound you get when the breeze is really coming in off the coast.

If you know Jumeirah Beach Residence, you probably already get why people love it but there's still something a bit extra about this particular apartment. It's up in the corner of the building so you get a little more breathing space on all sides. The first thing that hits you is how open the living and dining area feels. It's easy to imagine a bunch of your friends or maybe the wider family filling up the space for a meal or just chatting as the sun sets. The kitchen is the sort of place that makes you want to linger over breakfast. There's actually room to cook real food here. Every bit of it connects nicely too so you never feel tucked away from the rest of the home.

The master bedroom has a sense of calm that you can't really explain until you're inside it. Maybe it's the fact that you have your own private balcony off the bedroom looking right to the water or maybe it's the walk-in wardrobe that keeps everything neat so your mornings actually start simple. The bathroom has this big bathtub that almost asks for a lazy evening every now and then. The three other bedrooms are a bit different but they're all proper bedrooms, not just afterthoughts. One even has its own bathroom which is nice if you have a teenager or regular guests. Storage just seems to work here. You'll notice you never run out of space for the small stuff.

One of the best things in this La Vie apartment is the second balcony. It's not just for show. Part of it wraps around two bedrooms and the living room so you end up with more than enough space to actually use it. Sit with a coffee in the mornings or watch the sky change in the evenings. People walk their dogs out below and every so often you catch kids racing bikes along the pavement by the water. You're high enough for privacy but still feel totally connected to Jumeirah Beach Residence and the beach itself.

If you like amenities without the fuss, you'll probably get a lot of use out of what's here. The infinity pool is right up against the sea views, but what surprised me is the smaller pool area where kids usually end up. You get shaded spots so nobody complains about the midday sun. The garden space sits a little above ground level and you sometimes see people reading there after a run or grilling with friends in the BBQ area. For fitness, the gym is proper and has all you need, not just the basic stuff. You're only a couple of minutes to The Walk at JBR too. Someone's always out early, heading for coffee or the bakery, and you'll never feel isolated here.

Beach access is direct so no messing around with lifts and lobbies just to get to the sand. You'll find most weekend mornings start slow here and kind of blend into the afternoons, with people going from the sea to the pool and back again. It's the sort of place where you notice how close everything is, but it never feels crowded or loud. If you do want more buzz, the restaurants and high end shops of JBR are close enough to wander anytime.

I always say the pictures are just a part of it. Some homes you have to feel for yourself. If you want to know if this four bedroom apartment at La Vie could be home, just ask. I'm happy to take you through or answer anything you're curious about. At LuxuryProperty.com, we know every move is personal and we want it to feel that way for you too.