I'm looking at buying a luxury home in Dubai for myself and my family, but I still haven't decided what type of property makes the most sense. Part of me likes the privacy of a villa, but a large apartment or penthouse in a good building could be easier to live with day to day. We want plenty of space, a good area, and something that still feels comfortable as a permanent home rather than a place we'd only use on vacation. What would you guys look at in Dubai?
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I wouldn't rule out the top floors though, because you can still get a lot of space without dealing with a standalone house. Some larger layouts give you separate bedroom areas, big terraces, and enough room that it doesn't feel like a regular apartment at all. You can look through penthouses in Dubai here: https://atvir.com/uae/residential-complexes/penthouses . Compare a few with the villas you're considering and see which way your family leans. The difference becomes a lot clearer when you're looking at actual layouts and not just deciding between property types in your head.