5 bedroom penthouse in Emirates Crown, Dubai Marina

Some homes just have a certain feeling the moment you walk out of the elevator and step inside. This five bedroom penthouse at Emirates Crown in Dubai Marina really does it. I found myself actually slowing down and listening a little before walking through. It is not silent up here but there is a real hush about the place. You will sense it too as soon as you come in. All that natural light pouring in from floor to ceiling windows just feels different. I caught myself watching the sun coming up over Palm Jumeirah and was surprised how long I just stood there. Later in the day the sunlight moves across every inch of space and honestly makes every corner of this penthouse look good. And in the evening you can catch the last golden light as the sun drops behind the city skyline with the Marina and the sea stretching out below you. Believe me not many places in Dubai let you see both sunrise and sunset from your own living room. This one does.

This penthouse is not tucked away in a corner. It really spreads out. You get more than seven thousand square feet to move around. Space just kind of flows from one living area to the next. Sometimes when I was wandering from the kitchen to the main lounge I would stop and lean on the window just to watch the little yachts heading out around Emaar Beachfront or out toward Dubai Harbour. The views do not ever get tired. And because the glass is so clear all the way down you are never blocked off from the outside. There is this strange feeling of being at the center of Dubai Marina but also slightly above it all. You spot the golf club out in the distance. Even kids biking along the waterfront sometimes if you look out at sunset. It makes the speed of Dubai feel a bit slower up here.

All five bedrooms feel proper. None of those squeezed in corners you sometimes see with big apartments. The master suite really is something else. It picks up the best of the views and feels about as quiet as you can get in the middle of the city. Sometimes you might use one bedroom as a home office or just keep a guest room ready if people visit from abroad. That is what I would do. And it is not always easy to find rooms that still get this much light in Dubai Marina so you really will notice the difference. It matters over time.

The kitchen here is not just for photos. You can tell it has been renovated and actually used. The counters are smooth and clean. Someone has thought about where you might chop vegetables or make morning coffee at the island. You could have a full breakfast here and just look out over the city waking up. Because the kitchen flows right into the open plan living space you end up drifting together for dinner or just a cup of coffee. It does not feel stiff or showroom like. It just feels like home.

You will be up in the quiet but living in the middle of Dubai Marina. It is easy to just pop down in the lift. Walk out for dinner at JBR. Or try one of those little cafés at Dubai Harbour that always have something fresh on the counter. If you have kids you will see the play space outside and the fitness centres are never far. Grocery stores stay open late so if you ever get caught short it is honestly not a hassle. Life just gets a lot simpler when you live here.

It matters that this penthouse at Emirates Crown is owner occupied. It has not been left sitting empty. You feel that it has been looked after even if it is offered unfurnished now. That gives you the freedom to make it into something that fits your life. You do not need to work around anyone else's style.

At the end of the day you just have to walk through this penthouse to see if it feels right. Some places you cannot really judge from photos. If you want to chat about it or come and see for yourself reach out any time. At LuxuryProperty.com we just want you to find a home where you feel comfortable. That is what matters most.