W Residences Dubai, The Palm

Eight "mansions" arranged across two zig-zagging towers on the West Crescent bring 104 homes fully serviced by the neighbouring W Dubai – The Palm — a joint venture between Qatar's Al Mana Group and Saudi's Al Sharq Investment. Two- to five-bedroom layouts extend onto large private balconies finished in oak flooring, walnut panelling and Crema Venato marble, with one building facing the interior Palm and the other the open Gulf. Residents get full run of W's five-star infrastructure plus Club 104, a private members' club exclusive to the building. It's branded-residence living with W's playful, design-forward identity rather than the more restrained five-star houses elsewhere on the Crescent — a distinct personality choice as much as a property one.