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The vast Soho House Istanbul occupies four gorgeous buildings in the Beyoğlu district, the creative heart of the city. Opened in 2015, it is the 13th and latest property in the group of private members’ clubs. The private club spaces are housed in the Corpi, a stunning 1873 building that was home to the US... View Article

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The serene location of the Four Seasons at the Bosphorus, with 623 feet of private waterfront, more than compensates for the 15-minute drive to the city center. From May to October lounge beside the 90-foot outdoor pool with uninterrupted views of the Bosphorus and enjoy the inimitable flavors of Turkish kebab from Ocakbaşı, an alfresco... 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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Far removed from the hustle and construction of Dubai, Al Maha is located 40 miles into the desert along the Dubai-Al Ain road. There are now a number of luxury desert escapes in Dubai, but Al Maha was the hotel that first blazed the trail. Here, 42 tented suites, each with a private pool, are... View Article

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Needing little introduction, the Burj Al Arab is known the world over for its inconceivably grand design and top-notch amenities. An absolute riot of color, pattern and overt lavishness, the hotel’s bold decor is not for minimalists. Jutting 1,000 feet into the Arabian Gulf on its own man-made island, it was created to represent the... View Article

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One&Only The Palm is an exclusive island enclave, comprising of just 90 guest rooms and suites plus four opulent beachfront villas. It is incredibly private with a feeling of expansive space and acts as a private escape for guests to enjoy spectacular views of the city skyline. A private marina makes the exclusive island getaway... View Article

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