3 Bedroom Apartment in Kingdom of Sheba, Palm Jumeirah

Some places just make you stop for a second when you first step inside. This three bedroom apartment at the Kingdom of Sheba on Palm Jumeirah did that for me. It is somewhere between a classic resort and a real home and honestly it is hard not to pause and just stare out at the view for a while. The sea feels so close you could almost hear it if you slid the windows open. You can see the curve of the Palm below and the city skyline shows up in the distance if the day is clear. What really surprised me was how peaceful it felt even though you are right in one of Dubai's liveliest neighbourhoods.

The living space is spread out in a really natural way so you never get that cramped apartment feeling. If you imagine an evening with friends or family there is plenty of room for everyone to find their own spot whether that is around the dining table or drifting out onto the big terrace. I could picture a few people sampling snacks around the open kitchen or just relaxing in the lounge area as the light changes outside. The kitchen actually feels like somewhere you would cook up a proper dinner and not just reheat coffee. There are lots of clever details like marble counters and the kind of finishes that are built to last but they do not try too hard. Everything just works and nothing gets in your way.

Each of the bedrooms here gives you its own little retreat. There is something very comfortable about a room where you can draw the curtains and feel tucked away. They all have en suite bathrooms and dressing rooms and a few windows where the morning light creeps in. You will definitely notice that you wake up to views of the water or palm trees so you never quite forget you are living on the beach. One of the bedrooms opens right onto the terrace which makes it feel almost like a little holiday spot. There is a full maid's room too which you do not always find in apartments like this so daily life gets a lot easier if you have family or someone to help out.

The whole Balqis Residence has this special style that mixes traditional Arab designs with touches that feel more modern. You will spot arches and symmetry in the hallways and even the doors look a bit like something out of a story. Sometimes when you walk around here in the afternoon you will see families heading for the pool or people carrying in groceries from the little shop downstairs. The resort vibe is real. There is a beach club on the sand and the restaurant actually smells good even when you are just walking by. You get valet parking so you are never stuck looking for a spot. A spa is planned for the complex too and if you ever forget to buy something on the way home the retail spots on the crescent are just a stroll away.

Palm Jumeirah itself barely needs an intro but I will say if you like the idea of walking out for a coffee or just picking up fresh fruit in the morning the island does that better than almost anywhere else in Dubai. Sometimes I see kids riding bikes in the evening or people out for a quick run along the crescent. Evenings here are quiet but you are never more than a short drive from the action in Dubai Marina or Jumeirah Beach Road.

It really is the sort of place where mornings start easy and everything feels comfortable. If you want a new place that mixes holiday calm with the perks of city life you might want to see this spot in Kingdom of Sheba for yourself. The only real way to know if it fits is to come and wander around. If you have questions or just want to check it out in person you can always reach out. At LuxuryProperty.com we try to help make your next move feel as relaxed as your morning coffee.