2 bedroom apartment in The Crescent, Palm Jumeirah

Some places just do something to your mood. This two bedroom apartment at Sofitel Hotel Residences on the Eastern Crescent of Palm Jumeirah feels like a gentle breath out after a busy day. The first thing you notice is the way the space opens up once you're inside. Not huge and echoey but just kind of easy. I walked through and found myself gravitating toward the windows because honestly the light in here is pretty great all day. There are these full height windows and I just stood by one for a bit one morning while the sun came up over the water. You cannot really beat that.

The living area connects straight into the kitchen. No awkward walls breaking things up. I could imagine having people over and nobody feels cut off even if someone is cooking, which means you might actually use the kitchen for real meals and not just quick bites. The kitchen has that look where you can almost hear the clink of a coffee cup in the morning. Brand new surfaces, modern cabinets, enough space you won't bump elbows. It just feels like somewhere you'd want to try that one recipe you've saved for ages.

The bedrooms both surprised me a little because they have proper built in wardrobes so you don't have to think too hard about where things will go. You know how sometimes new apartments do not actually give you much storage The bedrooms here have it sorted. I tried shutting the door and just listening for a bit. No echo of cars outside, almost no noise at all. The only sounds are from the palm trees or, if you open a window, the water. If you like a quiet space for sleep or just for a quick afternoon nap, this really works.

I checked out the bathrooms and there's this subtle sense of quality. Not flashy, just thoughtfully done. Good water pressure for a proper shower. Floors are cool on your feet after the afternoon sun. You will probably find yourself stopping to notice little things like that.

Outside the apartment, The Sofitel feels more like a private community than just a hotel. There is a big pool, not crowded during the week, with sunbeds where you might actually read a book instead of just scrolling your phone. The gym surprised me a bit. Proper machines, lots of space, and even on a hot day there's this breeze from the water that comes in if you leave the balcony door open. And, you get actual private beach access. I walked down early in the morning when nobody else was around and just took my shoes off for a bit. You can actually hear the soft waves.

One thing you will appreciate, especially if you know the Palm Jumeirah, is the fact that you can get on and off the Crescent pretty smoothly from here. The traffic on this stretch is never as heavy as the West side. There is direct access to the Palm Boardwalk if you like an evening stroll or if you just want to get coffee somewhere nearby. Sometimes you even see kids biking or people walking their dogs at sunset.

You get the sense of being tucked away from the Dubai rush while still having five star hotel facilities just outside your door. It is not furnished so you will be putting your own personality here, not living with someone else's choices. You are surrounded by everything that makes Palm Jumeirah special from wide water views to actual peace and quiet some days.

If you ever wondered whether Palm Jumeirah living feels as good as it looks, this is the kind of apartment that gives you an honest answer. The best way to figure out if it's right for you is just to come see it and walk around. No pressure at all. If you have any questions or want to set up a visit, just let me know. At LuxuryProperty.com, we want this part of your journey to feel simple and relaxed.