5 Bedroom Penthouse in Dorchester Collection Dubai, Business Bay

Some places just change your pace as soon as you walk in. That is what happened to me with this five bedroom penthouse at the Dorchester Collection in Business Bay. There is something about the way the space opens up on the thirtieth floor and the light plays around when you stand by the terrace. I could see straight over the Dubai Canal and all the way to the Burj Khalifa—you honestly might find yourself standing there, just looking, not checking your phone for once.

The Dorchester Collection Dubai is already legendary for its five star service, and you notice it in all the little details. The floors feel warm under your feet because of the oak, and then in the bathrooms it all switches to cool marble. It is elegant but still feels inviting—no sharp edges, nothing cold. The kitchen is the kind that makes you think about slow breakfasts or big evening dinners with friends, not just showing off but actually living. You get all the Italian design brands here, and the Gaggenau and Sub Zero appliances are the real deal, not just for show. Cooking feels like something you would want to do, and you can still watch the city outside the window.

The main living area is just huge. You walk through and it somehow does not feel overwhelming, more like open arms. There's a double living room space, perfect for people who love to have friends over or just want somewhere to lounge apart from the rest of the apartment. The show kitchen and dining area flow right into a terrace that just wraps itself around this level, so wherever you step out, you are getting fresh air and that skyline with no real effort. On warm evenings you could be by your private pool or just leaning on the railing, coffee in hand, watching boats glide along the canal. Sometimes you hear distant sounds from the city but up here, it always stays gentle.

You get one of the five bedrooms just tucked away with its own entrance to this terrace, so maybe your guests or older kids get a bit of their own world down here. The walk-in closet and ensuite mean no one has to ever wait in line for the bathroom. Plus there's a maid's room and a separate service kitchen, which keeps the daily stuff running in the background, almost invisible when you are entertaining.

When you head up the spiral staircase (it makes you feel a bit like you're in a movie, by the way) the next level opens up to three more bedrooms, each with built-in wardrobes, and one is a master suite that honestly feels more like a mini apartment. There's also a study, which could be the spot for quiet mornings or just a place to leave the computer when you want to switch off. Every bedroom here opens right onto another terrace. I actually stopped by one morning and just leaned out. The air barely moves, and all you see are gardens below and glass reflecting pink morning light.

But then, the real showstopper is on the very top. The main master suite is what people mean when they say ‘ultimate penthouse' in Dubai. His and hers dressing rooms, a Jacuzzi that looks out at the city, family room adjoining if you want to watch a film or just relax out of sight, and another massive terrace where sunsets actually seem longer. From here the view just pulls you out of yourself for a while.

Living in the Dorchester Collection really means five star luxury every day. The amenities here are serious—there's a gym and yoga studio for busy mornings, gardens for a walk when you need a breather, infinity pool on the roof that sometimes almost feels private, and always valet plus concierge ready to help if you need anything or just want a local tip. You are walkable to restaurants along the canal, shops in Downtown and the famous Dubai Mall is not far at all. Sometimes you even see kids whizzing by on bikes down below when the sun cools down.

Honestly, descriptions only say so much. The best way is to come see it and get your own feeling from those views. Let me know if you want to walk through or have any questions at all. At LuxuryProperty.com, we just want to make your next move feel as simple and stress free as possible.