While the city of Dubai might be more synonymous with opulent apartments, this home shows that it can do beachfront villas to rival the Caribbean in terms of sheer luxury. Located on one of the fronds of the Palm Jumeirah, guests get direct access to a beach and the cooling waters of the Gulf. On the way from the home to sea, you won't fail to notice the villa's very own swimming pool surrounded by loungers and a shady day bed in which to escape the sunshine for a moment. Although it's an address in which you're sure to embrace the alfresco way of life, the home's interior deserves some love and attention, too. The design throughout is bright and contemporary, with white walls and flooring accentuating the massive amounts of natural light that streams in through the glass doors. Striking artwork and light features, plus a large collection of flourishing house plants, lend some character, while the amenities are all top drawer too, especially the Jacuzzi tub in the master ensuite. Elsewhere on the Palm Jumeirah, the impressive Palm Fountain is twenty minutes' walk away and Nakheel Mall is more like twenty-five minutes. The Lost Chambers Aquarium and Aquadventure Waterpark are only a ten-minute drive away, too.

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Additional fees

• Your host can arrange grocery deliveries, housekeeping, chauffeur services, private transfers and city tours for an additional fee – as well as helping you make any reservations during your stay

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.