Waterfront in Dubai hits different, I totally get the obsession.
My colleague went through the exact same spiral – one vacation, suddenly she's comparing floor plans at midnight. She ended up finding her place through
https://tekce.com/de/immobilien-vae/dubai , good filters for waterfront stuff specifically, no pressure from agents until you actually reach out.
For water views: Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah are the classics, but Emaar Beachfront is honestly underrated rn – newer builds, slightly better value per sqm.
Pro tip your cousin probably knows: proximity to a Metro station matters WAY more than it sounds when you actually live there daily. What's your rough budget range? Makes a big difference between what's realistic vs. just pretty Instagram bait

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