Bird on the Wing

A stone's throw from Dubai Opera, The Dubai Fountain and the 160-storey Burj Khalifa, this stylish and contemporary apartment is conveniently located close to everything Downtown Dubai has to offer.

Step inside off Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, and feel yourself immediately relax, surrounded by the soothing minimalist colour scheme and stylish furniture of this spacious apartment. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of the cloudless skies from the open living and dining room, with a compact kitchen occupying the far corner. The pale yellow and grey colour scheme continues in the bedroom, which also boasts vast picture windows plus plenty of built-in storage so you can unpack and settle into your home from home.

Elsewhere in the building, a well-equipped gym makes keeping up with your workout routine a breeze, while the gorgeous outdoor pool is perfect for relaxing after having aced that all-important meeting.

At the end of a busy day, make the most of your proximity to The Dubai Mall, which is packed to the rafters with more restaurants, shops and entertainment options than you could ever hope to visit. We'd recommend finding a bar or restaurant with a good vantage point overlooking the fountain so you can sit back and enjoy the spectacular light show over supper.

Home truths:
*Thanks to taxis and public transport, hiring a car isn't a necessity in Dubai – however, there's one free on-site parking spot should you need it

*There's lift access up to the apartment, so it may be suitable for guests with more limited mobility

*The entrance, lift, gym and pool are shared with other residents

*The dining table doubles as a laptop-friendly workspace

* Your host has multiple spaces in the building – while the style is consistent, the view, layout and design may differ from what's pictured