A relative newcomer to an ever-evolving corner of the world, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira’s arrival breathes fresh modernity into Dubai’s very own ‘Beverly Hills’.
Designed by Jeffrey Wilkes, this place is an exercise in balance; rooms look out onto the vibrancy of the skyline or the calm of the ocean, while traditional Arabian rugs meld with sophisticated wooden embellishments – yet for all this simplicity the Dubai property doesn’t sacrifice any of the wow-factor the brand is built on.
Tasca Dusk
Netsu Bar
Two-bedroom Suite with Rooftop
Skyline View Suite Bedroom
Club Deluxe Skyline View Room
Junior Sea View Suite Bathroom
A pocket of zen in one of the city’s most thriving, central locations, the eclectic bustle of La Mer’s beachfront is just five minutes away and Downtown Dubai a mere 15.
Although, you’d be forgiven for not wanting to move from one of the teak poolside cabanas for the duration of a stay – especially as the personal butlers attending them guarantee never-lift-a-finger levels of relaxation.
In a city renowned for its ‘bigger is better’ mentality, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira has opted for an understated Californian air and ambience that exudes a boutique flourish. The oversized chandeliers and flashy gold accents that characterise much of the area’s design are traded in for delicate, bronze trees and a canopy of twinkling lights that illuminate a path from the lobby to the beach, while the bathrooms are swathed in crisp, clean marbles.
To witness Mandarin Oriental Jumeira come to life, simply venture up to rooftop restaurant Tasca. An emblem of the progressive thinking behind this place, two Michelin-starred José Avillez’s Portuguese eatery transports a taste of the Algarve to this Arabian coastline. Savour the zesty, silky flavours of red Mediterranean prawn ceviche, while singers wind through the restaurant and live classical guitar music trills across from the bar.
While the quiet, laid-back vibe here is a major draw for families, perhaps the most worthy thing to note is the flexibility in room configurations.
Suites and rooms can be connected, creating spacious living spaces for families of all sizes and age ranges so little ones can pass out uninterrupted in the other room after returning from a long and eventful afternoon traversing the tree house in Little Nomads Kids’ Club.
There are few better ways to take in the sprawling efflorescence of a city that has sprung up from the scorched sands of the Emirates than from the sky.
Watching the cool metropolitan greys give way to the morning sun rising over the warm golden dunes of the desert from a hot-air balloon makes for a peaceful start to any day. Meanwhile, later risers looking for more adrenaline-fuelled views of the metropolis can be found in helicopters or sky diving over The Palm.
This low-slung designer haven is the antidote to the clamour of Dubai’s high-rise cityscape and offers the seasoned traveller a dash of Italian flair in the heart of the lively Arabian metropolis.
Widely recognised for its feats of architecture and illustrious establishments, Dubai certainly doesn’t do things by halves. And this might be its most soaring and extravagant venture yet.
A surprising sanctuary on the West Cresent tip of Palm Jumeirah Island, this is a quiet, low-rise retreat in an ever-changing skyline of skyscrapers.
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