There&#039;s a certain stillness to The Sanctuary in District Eleven you pick up on right away. I walked up to this five bedroom villa and noticed I was already slowing my pace. It&#039;s tucked into a pocket of Mohammed Bin Rashid City, one of those neighborhoods where the roads wind a little more gently and the mornings are a little quieter. You just breathe easier here. The villa itself sits on a good size plot with over ten thousand square feet of space so you are never crowded. There is room for families to grow or for anyone who likes having friends over without worrying about finding a spot for everyone. Honestly it does not look like every other villa in Dubai. Ellington built this place with a different kind of eye for detail. The lines are clean but not too sharp and it just has a relaxed feeling. As I stepped inside the marble floors almost seemed cool underfoot and you get these big windows everywhere letting in a soft light. Sometimes you see the Burj Khalifa off in the distance right out of the corner of your eye. If you pause by one of those windows for a minute you might spot a couple of birds in the garden or just enjoy seeing the sky change colors in the evening. The layout is open but not the kind that makes you feel exposed. You have privacy when you want it but the rooms flow together nice and easy. The living area opens out straight onto your own private garden and it actually feels like a second living room half the time. There is a sunken lounge out there and honestly it is just made for evenings with friends or maybe letting the kids toast marshmallows by the poolside. The pool itself is not just an afterthought. It fits right in with the way the whole place wants you to slow down and enjoy things. There is even a rooftop spa terrace which surprised me. I ended up sitting there for a bit. They have put in a proper steam shower and a spot for a bit of quiet time with skyline views that make you forget you are in the middle of the city. Each bedroom is set up to feel restful not just a place to leave your suitcase. You will notice high end finishes but nothing feels flashy just a little more thoughtful in how everything comes together. The master suite is the one you look forward to at the end of a long day and yes you do wake up looking at the skyline now and then. Smart home automation is all worked in so you can control the temperature or lights without getting up and it makes life easier rather than more complicated. The kitchen is actually somewhere you would want to cook for real not just reheat takeaway and you can imagine the family gathering there on a weekend. You have spots for entertaining or for just taking a lazy morning to yourself with a cup of coffee while the city is still waking up outside your window. Walking through The Sanctuary as a whole you realise why people talk about it in softer tones. There is a central lagoon here and the whole community is build around nature with pathways and green courtyards. Sometimes you see kids biking or families strolling at dusk. You have international schools never far away and Downtown Dubai is an easy drive when you want a bit more energy. This villa really is for someone who wants both peace and a sense of being connected and who values design that feels more personal. It is not shouting for attention but it draws you in all the same. Best way to know if it feels right is to come see it. If you want to take a look or have questions anytime just let me know. At LuxuryProperty.com I try to make that next step feel as smooth and easy as it should be.

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The Sanctuary by Ellington, District 11, Mohammed Bin Rashid City

$21,500,000

5 bedroom villa in District 11, Mohammed Bin Rashid City

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