Hello Monaco # 13 Winter 2021–2022 | Page 141

TRAVEL EXPERT
Mandarin Oriental hotel Отель Mandarin Oriental
STAYING IN DUBAI IN STYLE
Al Qasr , Dar Al Masyaf ( 29 residential luxury villas ) and seven Jumeirah Malakiya Villas .
Wild Wadi water park , a real paradise for children .

Dubai is renowned for its hotels catering for all tastes and nationalities , but not wallets . They are the second most expensive in the world after Swiss ones . The most famous and symbolic hotel in Dubai is the Burj Al Arab , better known as the Sail , the world ’ s only seven-star hotel . From the air , it does not seem that big , but it is actually 321 metres-high , with the tallest atrium in the world . 8,000 square metres of 22-carat gold leaf were used for its interior decoration . The Sail is built right in the sea , 280 metres away from the coast on an artificial island connected to the mainland by a bridge . Burj Al Arab does not offer any mere “ ordinary rooms ” — with the smallest being 169 m ² and the largest — 780 m ². Not surprisingly , it is also one of the most expensive hotels in the world . A night in a standard or superior room varies from 1000 to 15.000 dollars . If you want to spend a night in style , the Royal Suite would cost you about 28.000 dollars . Just the right thing for Arabian lovers of luxury .

If you prefer modern design , opt for the Al Nasim Hotel right opposite the Burj Al Arab . It is part of the Madinat Jumeirah resort — 2 kilometres of beach , with its five hotels . As a matter of fact , it is one of the largest resorts in Dubai . The Jumeirah company has conceived nothing short of a complete proper town . The complex includes a selection of hotels : Mina A ’ Salam , Al Naseem ,
One week would hardly be enough to appreciate its many attractions , so immense is this complex . Just a walk around it , across some 40 hectares , would take you a good hour . This is a true oasis of the Persian Gulf with arguably the best beach in Dubai . Enjoy its two kilometres of flawless white fine sand and azure blue water !
If you want to experience an Arabian Venice , take a traditional boat ride along the 5-kilometre Madinat Jumeirah canal . Stone medieval palaces and villas , canals , suspension bridges , embankments and squares all plunged in the eastern midday bliss . Just a stone ’ s throw away is the fun-charged
If you fancy the oriental bazaar atmosphere , visit the Souk Madinat market , a huge shopping and entertainment complex . Treat youself to its exclusive souvenirs , jewellery , clothing , antiques or colourful local products . Even if you do not plan to spend any money , walk through its intricate labyrinths ; breath in the air of Arabian magic .
The Madinat Jumeirah resort has more than 50 restaurants and cafes . There is no way you could visit them in a space of one holiday , you just have to come back here again and again . “ Rockfish ”, the Italian “ Pierchic ”, “ Zheng He ” for a fine and chic Chinese cuisine , the Greek “ Shimmers ” with hookahs for a hangout right on the beach . An absolute must-visit .
THE JUMEIRAH GROUP HAS ANNOUNCED 13 NEW ADDITIONS TO ITS CULINARY PORTFOLIO FOR THIS NEW SEASON :
• new version of the Dubai “ Nafoorah ” restaurant in “ the Jumeirah Al Qasr ” hotel ;
• “ Bar Buci ” opening — a new jazz bar in the Parisian style ;
• “ The Hide ” restaurant will open its doors with a timeless vintage interior ;
• “ Shimmers ” restaurant at the “ Jumeirah Mina A ’ Salam ” will expand its space to welcome even more customers ;
• the exotic “ Bahri ” cocktail bar will get a new interior in a “ decadence ” style ;
• “ Jumeirah Beach Hotel ” will be delighting us with a new grill restaurant “ Bastion ” with “ the Burj Al Arab ” panorama , replacing the old “ La Parilla ”;
• the new luxurious open-air cocktail bar “ Floor 24 ” is also awaiting guests on the roof of “ Jumeirah Beach Hotel ”.
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