SELECT Magazine 2020 Collection | Page 41

MASA (EVENING) As the day sets on the UAE, night proves to be when Dubai really shines — the city puts on a show when it comes to dinner. Novelty experiences (like dining at a table suspended over the city by crane) are abundant, but look past them for the truly breathtaking venues. At.mosphere sits at the summit of “restaurants with a view,” as its location within the world’s tallest tower garners the distinction of world’s highest restaurant. Savoring exquisite gastronomical creations with a bird’s eye view of neighboring skyscrapers makes for an otherworldly ambiance. Hitting the town to find dinner sees you awash with options, but contrary to conventional wisdom, staying in might be your best bet: The hotels and resorts of the city go above and beyond providing memorable dining options — especially if you factor in the added benefits of SELECT bestowed upon you by booking through our agency. As impressive as At.mosphere is, it’s not the most lavish choice in town: That distinction likely goes to any venue within the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah hotel. A self-proclaimed seven-star resort, extravagant indulgence is the standard here and “award-winning” is baseline for its nine restaurants. While you couldn’t go wrong with any of them, we recommend Al Iwan. It’s not the most romantic (that’s French restaurant Al Muntaha), or the most extravagant (Gold on 27 is a chic gastro-bar literally glittering with gold), but it is mezze dining of quintessential Arabian cuisine. Ending the day with time-honored dishes within the literal symbol of modern Dubai seems a fitting conclusion for savoring the full scope of the UAE’s culinary identity. SELECT The following hotels and cruise lines are a smorgasbord of paradise, each providing a unique flavor of respite and relaxation. The one thing they all have in common? Bonus amenities and added benefits available when booking through our agency with SELECT Hotels & Resorts and SELECT Distinctive Voyages. SELECT HOTELS & RESORTS Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Dubai Jumeirah Al Naseem, Dubai Jumeirah Al Wathba Desert Resort, Abu Dhabi Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf, Dubai Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai Jumeirah Mina A’Salam, Dubai Madinat Jumeirah - Al Qasr, Dubai Park Hyatt Dubai SELECT D I S T I N C T I V E VOYAG E S Crystal Cruises 29-Day Eastern Tapestries Crystal Symphony November 8, 2020 Regent Seven Seas Cruises 12-Night Haute High-Rises & Vibrant Villages Seven Seas Explorer March 9, 2021 Crystal Cruises 30-Day Grand Journey: UAE, Egypt & Western Europe Crystal Serenity April 24, 2021 ASK ABOUT OTHER EXPERIENCES WE CAN P R O V I D E AT T H E S E D E S T I N AT I O N S CO N TAC T US TO DAY TO R E CEIVE YO U R FR EE VI P AM EN I T I E S | 39