Description Smooth As Glass: Tel Aviv-Jaffa

Illuminated and airy, thanks to its walls of glass, this contemporary apartment places you in the upscale, Old North neighbourhood. The historic district is a nexus of 1930s buildings and 1940s architecture, imbued with edgy cafes and green parks. It's a unique place full of character, and your home is right in the heart of it.

Start your day with coffee on the balcony and soak up the energy of the luscious streets below. Then hop under the rain shower before heading into the dynamic and minimalist kitchen to prepare a Middle Eastern breakfast. Perfectly satiated, gather in the modern living space while you discuss the plan for the day ahead.

Take a stroll through Yarkon Park, alongside the river before a pit stop at the Basel Compound where you’ll find a host of unique design boutiques. Make sure to seek out the energetic and flavourful eateries from the markets too – grab muhallebi and mutabak pastries and tuck in along the buzzy streets by Tel Aviv Port.

Home truths:
*There is an elevator in the building to transport you to your third-floor apartment *The entrance to this home is shared with the building's other residents *This home is in a central spot, so noise is to be expected *Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the balcony table and kitchen bench double up as a laptop-friendly workspaces