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THE NEWEST— AND MOST AMBITIOUS— HOTELS ELEVATING THE LUXURY LANDSCAPE IN DUBAI.
By Emmy Kasten
“ It’ s Vegas on steroids,” everyone says when they speak of Dubai, the crown jewel of the United Arab Emirates. As a jet-setter’ s paradise, its proliferation of extravagant hotels, luxury shopping, and avant-garde architecture is unrivaled. It is also home to the world’ s tallest tower, one of the world’ s largest shopping malls, the world’ s tallest observation wheel, and the world’ s largest man-made marina. Despite its many superlatives, the opulent oasis is constantly pushing the boundaries of luxury, so the bar is almost certainly set higher with every grand opening, each more dazzling than the last. From sky-high views to Michelin-star restaurants, here is a shortlist of five new properties that redefine Dubai’ s peak of chic.
THE LANA – DORCHESTER COLLECTION
Opened in late 2024, The Lana marks Dorchester Collection’ s first foray into the Middle East. This 30-story tower overlooks the Marasi Marina, greets guests with doormen in top hats and offers stylish transportation via a custom Rolls-Royce Phantom. Celebrity chefs include French sensation Jean Imbert and 12-Michelin starred Martín Berasategui. The hotel also boasts Dubai’ s first Dior Spa, offering a serene escape in the heart of the city. Don’ t miss the jaw dropping views at High Society, the rooftop pool and lounge, a sophisticated hotspot to see and be seen.
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