Virtuoso Best of the Best 2009 - (Page 36) JuMEIRAh BEACh hOTEL Dubai, United Arab Emirates Breaking the mold of the typical beach resort in every way, Jumeirah Beach Hotel has become one of the world’s landmark luxury getaways. Its recognizable exterior, designed to look like a breaking wave, greets guests on arrival, and what they’ll find within is equally remarkable: five swimming pools, culinary options from around the globe in over 20 restaurants and bars, spacious rooms, suites and villas (all ocean facing), six tennis courts, Sinbad’s Kids Club, Pavilion Manna and Sports Club, Pavilion dive Centre (PAdI) – and much more. Take advantage of the unlimited access to Wild Wade Waterpark through the private entrance. DISTAnCE FROM DuBAI AIRpORT (DxB): VIRTuOSO AMEnITy VIP amenities and dinner for two in Beachcombers Restaurant (excluding beverages). In ThE KnOW 36 From the great kids club and attached waterpark to the endless dining options, this is one of the best family-friendly hotels in the world. AF R ICA & M ID D LE E AST 17 mi/27 km OnE&OnLy ROyAL MIRAgE Dubai, United Arab Emirates There are three distinct environments at One&Only Royal Mirage. The Palace (dubai’s most stylish beach resort), the sophisticated Arabian Court and the blissful Residence & Spa. While all face the sea and are furnished with vivid colors reflective of the Arabian Gulf, each exudes its own personality. Beyond these lavish accommodations, the resort offers temperaturecontrolled swimming pools, a watersports center, tennis courts, a children’s care center and lavish international dining opportunities in eight different restaurants. The spa is to die for, and the Oriental hammam provides unique treatments in ornate Arabian architecture. DISTAnCE FROM DuBAI AIRpORT (DxB): VIRTuOSO AMEnITy Afternoon tea daily and choice of one spa treatment or one Hammam treatment per person, once per stay. In ThE KnOW Golfers, don’t miss the renowned Emirates Golf Club located just ten minutes from the resort. 19 mi/31 km pARK hyATT DuBAI Dubai, United Arab Emirates dining is a cinch at the Park Hyatt dubai – three mouthwatering options are on offer, from Traiteur with its elevated show kitchen and 4,200-bottle wine cellar, to the Middle Eastern flavors of Café Arabesque, to The Thai Kitchen, with one kitchen each for wok, steamed, grilled and noodle dishes. Of course, eating isn’t the only thing you’ll do here at this retreat next to the renowned dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. Take time for the Amara day spa; each treatment room boasts a private garden with rain shower. despite all the activity, be sure to relax a bit in your waterfront bedroom, with its dramatic Moorish and Mediterranean design. DISTAnCE FROM DuBAI AIRpORT (DxB): VIRTuOSO AMEnITy $50 food and beverage credit and $50 AMARA spa credit per room, once per stay. In ThE KnOW Shopaholics, rejoice: The much-anticipated Mall of Arabia – with more than 1,000 outlets and a Dubailand theme park – is due to open this year. 10 minutes
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