3 bedroom townhouse in Maple At Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai Hills Estate

Some houses just make you slow down as soon as you walk in and this three bedroom townhouse in Maple at Dubai Hills Estate does exactly that. The light sort of creeps in around the edges in the morning. I actually stood by the window for a bit just watching the way it changed across the wooden floors. Dubai Hills itself gives you that feeling that it is always green and taken care of. It feels like it is set back from the rest of Dubai but you are honestly not far from Downtown or the Marina at all. Al Khail Road is right next door. You might hear a soft hum far off sometimes if you sit out on the deck at night but really, mostly you catch the sounds of families around you and sometimes kids scooting down the walkway.

Inside the townhouse the layout just works if you ask me. It is not one of those homes where you have to walk through the laundry to get anywhere. You walk in and right away you have that open living and dining area that actually feels like somewhere you would want to linger. There is a kitchen that lets you chat with everyone while you cook and it is not just for warming up takeout either. I can see a real family meal coming together here. The sliding doors out to the deck kind of call you outdoors in the evenings. That space outside is the sort of spot where you could set up a proper BBQ or just drink coffee when it gets a bit cooler. Some people use it as a play spot for the little ones and you can see why. It touches a bit of greenery that feels more private than you expect.

On the ground floor there is also a guest bathroom and a maid's room tucked away neatly out of sight. It is not grand but it is so practical if you have help living in or just want a space for extra storage. Upstairs three bedrooms all get plenty of light and honestly, you might have a hard time deciding which one catches the best bit of sunrise. The master bedroom feels peaceful and comes with its own balcony. Sometimes I think these little balcony spots are the best place in the house and this one does not disappoint for morning quiet or even just to step out and take a breath before bedtime. The walk-in wardrobe makes life easier and there is enough space so you are not squeezing everything in. That is a pet peeve of mine and you do not get it here.

The two other bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom with double basin sinks so neither kid has to stand in line brushing teeth late at night. There is all the stuff you need for a working family here, just everyday comfort that does not try too hard. Maple 1 itself is set up for families—there are proper bicycle paths where you see kids wobbling along learning to ride and some grown ups take a quick spin early before the city wakes up. There is a community swimming pool which gets busy on weekends and a play area that is never empty for long. On some mornings you might hear a tennis ball bouncing somewhere nearby or catch the scent of fresh bread from someone's kitchen.

Dubai Hills Estate is one of those places where schools are close by so mornings are a bit less hectic. The Dubai Hills Mall is just down the road so you are sorted for groceries, a bit of shopping, or grabbing a bite if you do not feel like cooking. There are restaurants tucked in as well and even a few places where friends just meet for coffee and chat.

Mostly what you get in this place is an easy kind of life with less running around. It fits families who want the community part but do not want to give up that sense of having somewhere private to come home to. The only way to really know if this townhouse fits you is to come and have a look. Ask me anything or just set up a walk through. At LuxuryProperty.com, making people feel at home is what we do best and there is never any rush. If it feels right, you will just know.