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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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Dubai does not yet have its own Michelin Guide but adopts Michelin–starred chefs in restaurants such as Rhodes W1. The flagship restaurant at the Grosvenor House Hotel was headed by Gary Rhodes until his sudden and tragic death in 2019. The restaurant serves the astonishing fusion of Anglo-French cuisine that elevated Rhodes to such astronomical... View Article

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Widely considered to be one of the best venues in Dubai, the Buddha-Bar is located in the Grosvenor House Hotel. The name will become plainly obvious as soon as you walk in – there is a giant Buddha statue that watches over the lavish dining room. Actually three venues — a restaurant, bar and outdoor... View Article

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Located at Palace Downtown Dubai, Thiptara offers diners exemplary Thai cuisine with a focus on Bangkok-style seafood. Aptly named Thiptara, meaning ‘Magic of the Water,’ the elegant restaurant overlooks the Dubai Fountain (and the stunning Burj Khalifa), making it one of the most romantic restaurants in Dubai. Try to grab yourself a table on the... View Article

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Based at the Atlantis Hotel, Nobu fuses cutting–edge Japanese style with Peruvian influences, while retaining Nobu classics such as its legendary seared black cod served with sweet miso sauce, and yellowtail topped with thin slices of jalapeño. The menu is complemented by a sushi bar and stylish surroundings, including private areas for more intimate gatherings.... View Article

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The award-winning chefs at Zheng He’s pride themselves on creating dishes that blend modern Western presentation with old Chinese flavors. The head chef Lai Min Wei knows all about fine Chinese cuisine – he worked for the Hakassan Group for nine years – but at Zheng He’s, he has blended the best of two worlds... View Article

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