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Dubai FOR THE AGENT A one-bedroom deluxe suite at the Burj Al Arab Continued from page 40 27th floor, which offers unparalleled views of Dubai and what it calls the most expensive drink in the world: The 27.321 is a concoction of 55-year-old Macallan single-malt Scotch, stirred with dried fruit bitters and served in a Baccarat 18karat gold glass. It costs around $7,450. Other amenities at the hotel include butler service and a fleet of Rolls-Royces, which are available for guest transfers to the airport or around Dubai. Travel agents can contact MarieLaure Akdag, the director of business development, at marielaure.akdag@ jumeirah.com. Jumeirah Beach Hotel (www. jumeirahbeachhotel.com). For families, it doesn’t get much better than the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, which boasts an expanse of swimming pools and beach area. The striking property is shaped like a breaking wave and consists of 617 sea-facing rooms, suites and villas, with each room offering about 540 square feet of space. Rack rates begin at around $800 for an Ocean Deluxe room. The hotel is also adjacent to Wild Wadi Water Park (www.wildwadi. com), and guests of Jumeirah properties are given complimentary access. The 12-acre water park boasts 30 rides and attractions, which range from floating lazily down a river to riding down a fierce waterslide. At mealtime, you can’t go wrong with La Parrilla, one of more than 20 restaurants, cafés and bars at the property, which serves up Argentinian fare and entertains diners with tango dancing and native music. disappoint on any level. It is 306 yards off Jumeirah beach’s shoreline and is accessed via a long bridge, which gives it a sense of exclusivity. Upon entry, guests are treated to dates and Arabic coffee, which serves as a lovely prelude to the unrivaled architecture. Jumeirah calls the property five-star, but a German reporter dubbed it seven-star. We’d have to agree. The hotel houses a total of 202 duplex suites, two of which, the Royal Suites, command a rack rate of $15,000 per night. A normal deluxe suite carries a charge of $2,300 per night. Rooms range from 1,830 square feet to 8,400 square feet. There are eight restaurants and lounges, including Al Muntaha—the Sky View Restaurant and Bar—on the 42 Home-BasedTravelAgent JULY /AUG US T 2008 http://www.wildwadi.com http://www.wildwadi.com http://www.jumeirahbeachhotel.com http://www.jumeirahbeachhotel.com

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