Virtuoso Best of the Best 2009 - (Page 34) AL MAhA DESERT RESORT & SpA Dubai, United Arab Emirates There’s nothing quite like a vacation in the desert, and Al Maha desert Resort & Spa is simply one of the most unforgettable places on earth. Luminous ivory buildings and stretched canvas roofs house thoroughly indulgent accommodations; all boast a private swimming pool, wooden deck, handcrafted furnishings and Bvlgari bath amenities. designed to let the hours melt away, the Al Maha Timeless Spa is an oasis of its own, offering hydrotherapy treatments and massages using products infused with frankincense and Arabian dates. Be sure to dine at the sumptuous Al diwaan restaurant. DISTAnCE FROM DuBAI AIRpORT (DxB): VIRTuOSO AMEnITy 20% discount on all spa treatments. In ThE KnOW At sunset, take a camel ride to a typical Bedouin camp for a glass of sparkling wine while watching oryx and gazelle roam about the reserve. 34 AF R ICA & M ID D LE E AST 37 mi/60 km BuRJ AL ARAB Dubai, United Arab Emirates One of the world’s most striking hotels, Burj Al Arab makes for an unforgettable sight with its sail-inspired design and choreographed color displays. All accommodations are duplex suites – all spacious, all with a dedicated dining and living area, plasma-screen television, butler service, pillow menu, Hermés bath amenities, Jacuzzi tub and more. You’ll arrive by sleek Rolls-Royce and enjoy a discreet in-suite check-in, making this one of the most private hotel experiences you’ve ever had. Activities are endless, including the Assawan Spa & Health Club, nearby golf, a private beach, a water park, shopping and helicopter tours. DISTAnCE FROM DuBAI AIRpORT (DxB): VIRTuOSO AMEnITy Welcome cocktail, bottle of wine, exclusive Hermés amenities and one 50-minute classic Swedish massage per person, once per stay. In ThE KnOW Be sure to dine at the Al Mahara restaurant, which is built around a circular fish tank featuring more than 25 species of exotic fish. 16 mi/26 km gROSVEnOR hOuSE DuBAI Dubai, United Arab Emirates The 45-story towers that comprise Grosvenor House dubai are set in a prime sunset-viewing location; indeed, the fiery orange and pink displays that end each day in dubai are simply indescribable. Inside, you’ll be similarly at a loss for words to describe the sophisticated luxury of any of the hotel’s 217 guestrooms and 205 luxury apartment suites, where traditional Arabian influences meet with the latest technology. downstairs, an outdoor pool, several bars, an award-winning spa and tempting restaurant choices offer ample diversion. Butler service is on call at all hours of the day and night. DISTAnCE FROM DuBAI AIRpORT (DxB): VIRTuOSO AMEnITy Complimentary roundtrip airport transfers by private car. In ThE KnOW The hotel features not one but two Michelin-starred chefs, including Vineet Bhatia, the first Indian chef to claim the honor. 22 mi/35 km
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