Holiday apartments in Vida Residences Dubai Marina

The shared facilities cover most of what you'd want on a Dubai holiday without leaving the building. There's a swimming pool with landscaped areas around it, a fully equipped gym, and a sauna and steam room. The building also lists lagoon access and private gardens with barbecue areas, which are handy if you're staying long enough to want an evening in rather than another restaurant.

Families get a children's play area. There are food and drink outlets at the building, high-speed lifts, 24-hour security and allocated parking. If you're bringing a car, mention it in your message so we can check the parking that goes with the apartment you're looking at.

Our Vida apartments are one- and two-bedrooms, leaning towards two-bedrooms. You won't find studios from us in this building. The two-bedroom units are the roomier option and work well for families or a couple of friends sharing. The one-bedrooms are a good size for a couple.

The list on this page is live, so it shows what we actually have now. Each listing gives the layout and how many people it sleeps. Floors and outlooks vary from unit to unit, so ask us about a specific apartment if the view matters to you.

Vida suits people who want to be on the water rather than a few streets back from it. The Marina Walk is right outside, the yacht club is next door and there's a shopping mall nearby, so a lot of the trip can happen on foot.

The trade-off is that the promenade is a public space. Expect people passing in the evenings and a livelier feel than a quiet residential tower. If you want calm, the pool and gardens are where you'll find it.