Celebrity Life

The ruling family of the United Arab Emirates has a huge affinity to horses, so much so that the gulf state hosts many of the world’s biggest and most illustrious races and polo matches. The best example is the Dubai Polo World Cup, which takes place on the beautiful grounds of the Dubai Polo and... View Article

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The 3.5 miles of race track offers a true VIP racing experience to guests who love the thrill of driving. The facilities here rival those of a professional Formula 1 circuit; an ultra-modern grandstand houses a race safety control room, a timekeeping room and a VIP suite. The track is also FIA sanctioned and claims... View Article

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Situated high up in the Burj al Arab and lavish interiors akin to a prince’s palace, nothing sums up the unabashed style of Dubai better than Gold on 27.  Thanks to its illustrious location and spectacular decor, the bar is one of the most popular occasion destinations for both residents and tourists. The world-famous hotel... View Article

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It doesn’t matter how many times you see it, the sheer magnitude of the Burj Khalifa never ceases to amaze. From Luna Sky Bar, you have the best view of the world’s tallest building as it transitions from day to night. Sitting atop the Four Seasons DIFC, Luna Sky Bar offers something that is all... View Article

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Situated on the rooftop of Four Seasons Jumeirah, it doesn’t get much more exclusive than Mercury Lounge. With views over the Arabian Gulf and a Mediterranean-inspired menu, the bar has a much-welcomed whiff of the Cote d’Azur about it. The cocktail menu is long and offers everything from deliciously sweet sundowners to sophisticated concoctions when... View Article

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Swap sophisticated cocktails and rooftop terraces for bottles of premium spirits and all-out hedonism at White Dubai. In true Emirati style, White Dubai is one of the world’s biggest outdoor clubs but fills up almost every weekend without fail. It is at its best during the winter months when temperatures are far more conducive for... View Article

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Located in close proximity to Four Seasons Dubai and Bulgari Dubai, the Mandarin Oriental is in good company along a prime stretch of beach. But on a street littered with luxury hotels, this one manages to stand out spectacularly. Guests are guided through the lobby by the Forest of Lights – two lines of bronze... View Article

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Sitting at the tip of the world-famous Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis has become a tourist destination in its own right as well as one of the best hotels in Dubai. It is Dubai’s second-biggest hotel with 1,500 rooms and 23 restaurants. As the name suggests, there is a distinct underwater theme running throughout the hotel and... View Article

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The closest beachfront hotel to Downtown Dubai, this Four Seasons Resort is ideally located for those keen to explore the 1,200-store Dubai Mall. The property has touches of classic Four Seasons style but takes a lot of inspiration from Arabian and Middle Eastern culture. Designers opted for understated luxury, which goes against the over-the-top style... View Article

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The Armani Hotel is the first hotel from the world-famous Italian designer and bears all the hallmarks of his typical Italian flair. Guests are welcomed into the lobby by towering bronze arches that are designed to complement the architecture of its iconic home: the Burj Kahlifa. Its high ceilings succeed in retaining the appropriate sense... View Article

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It is somewhat of a challenge to make a stir in the luxury hotel scene in a place as extravagant as Dubai, but if anyone is up to the task, it is Bulgari. Set on a seahorse-shaped island in Jumeirah Bay, the hotel’s unmistakable white coral-esque structure was designed by Antonia Citterio Patricia Viel and... View Article

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The Waldorf Astoria sits proudly on Dubai’s artificial Palm Jumeirah and looks out towards the iconic Burj al Arab in the distance. Guest can even spot the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, all the way in Downtown Dubai on a clear day. All of the hotel’s rooms have a balcony, the vast majority of... View Article

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