insideKENT Magazine Issue 87 - June 2019 | Page 126

TRAVEL
Destination
DUBAI
IN THE FIRST OF A TWO-PART TRAVEL SPECIAL, SAMANTHA READY CHECKS IN TO
THE FAIRMONT DUBAI TO CHECK OUT HOW DUBAI CATERS FOR ALL, FROM
HEAVENLY ADULT-ONLY MINI BREAKS TO FAMILY FUN IN THE GUARANTEED SUN.
With perennial sunshine, a penchant for stunning
contemporary architecture and an air of unparalleled
luxury, Dubai has risen through the ‘go-to’ destination
ranks to position itself firmly not only as the shopping
capital of the Middle East, but as a true oasis of high-
end holiday luxury.
Often coined the Hong Kong of the Middle East,
but with a hint of Vegas thrown in, Dubai is a
destination that strives for excellence, delivering
sheer opulence and ambition through its city skyline,
an array of fabulous hotels, unique theme parks and
attractions, and a variety of top-end cuisine, all
combined of course with faultless service and a
healthy dose of fun.
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This is a destination that builds high expectations
and is proud to deliver. And the Fairmont Dubai is
no exception.
Proudly opening as the first international property
of Fairmont Hotels and Resorts in 2002, The
Fairmont Dubai has since emerged as a go-to business
and leisure hotel, aided not least by its prime location
in the heart of the city just 10 minutes away from
the world’s largest shopping centre, The Dubai Mall.
The world’s tallest man-made structure, The Burj
Khalifa; the world-famous Dubai Fountains; and
Dubai’s golden coastline, including the ever-popular
Jumeirah Beach, are all also mere minutes away.
Combined with the hotel’s unique architectural
design – it’s modelled on an Arabic barajeel, or wind
tower – faultless service, impressive accommodation
and an acclaimed dining offer, it’s easy to see why
it’s such a sought-after place to stay.
Arrival to the 34-storey, 394-bedroom (including
146 suites) hotel is via the recently multi-million-
dollar renovated and simply breathtaking
lobby where marble floors and chandeliers lure
you to central water fountains, a bank of concierge
and check-in desks, and a comfortable and
welcoming lounge.