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A guide to Dubai's Address hotels and DowntownTRANSCRIPT
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When it comes to finding your perfect address in
Dubai, you first need to make one key decision: will
you stay Uptown or Downtown?
Downtown Dubai’s world-class attractions place
you in the very thick of things - its centrepiece
is without doubt the magnificent Burj Khalifa,
the world’s tallest building (and home to the
fashionable Armani Hotel Dubai, At.mosphere
and At the Top, Burj Khalifa observatory), while
below it the area virtually glitters with its groomed
promenades, The Dubai Mall (a shopper’s
paradise with 1,200 shops) and the dancing Dubai
Fountain. When it comes to where to rest your
head, four stylish hotels top the chart: The Address
Downtown Dubai, The Address Dubai Mall and The
Palace – The Old Town, plus Armani Hotel Dubai.
Dubai’s Uptown district, meanwhile, marries
skyscrapers and sea with its man-made Dubai
Marina where yachts bob in the immaculate
harbour. A popular destination for Dubai residents,
you can make like a local by strolling around its
waters, stopping off at myriad cafés (and Dubai
Marina Yacht Club), heading to the nearby beach,
and seeking respite from the sun in The Address
Dubai Marina – a fine spot to take in afternoon tea,
laze by its standout pool with light bites and, by
evening, savour international fare with views across
the shimmering waters and bright city lights.
Once you’ve made up your mind where to stay,
there’s a whole host of activities, restaurants, spas
and sights at your fingertips: turn the page to find
out just where to go and what to do...
Your Dubai Address The city of gold is split into two distinct areas, Uptown and Downtown, each of which has its own sparkling treats for those who stay there...
Downtown Duabi Uptown Duabi
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Live it up this summer Reserve a room at one of The Address Hotels
+ Resorts, Armani Hotel Dubai, Al Manzil Hotel
or Qamardeen Hotel this summer and you’ll
be handed fast-track passes to the city’s most
exciting, family-friendly attractions. What’s more,
the longer you stay, the more you can do: a three-
night break earns you passes to the Dubai Ice Rink
or Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and a trip to
SEGA Republic. Add one more night to your trip
and you can add KidZania® to the list – and if that’s
not enough, a five-night stay brings all of the above,
plus a trip up Burj Khalifa. Valid from 15 May 2012
to 15 September 2012, there’s no better way to
live it up this summer. Visit liveitupsummer.com for
details and theaddress.com for hotel bookings.
1. Snap the sprawling city
sights from the heights of At
the Top, Burj Khalifa.
2. Feed penguins (yes,
really!) at Dubai Aquarium &
Underwater Zoo.
3. Watch water dance to
music at The Dubai Fountain
– we’ve never seen a show
quite like it before.
4. Go for a stylish
pampering experience at
Armani/SPA – it’s sublime.
5. Go disco skating on an
Olympic-sized Dubai Ice Rink
at The Dubai Mall. Excellent
fun, whatever your age!
6. Fashion fans simply must
dine or sup at Armani Hotel
Dubai – designed by Georgio
Armani himself.
7. Enjoy a giant shopping
trip at The Dubai Mall.
8. Hire a boat or take a
cruise from the Dubai Marina
Yacht Club.
9. Learn the Sport of Kings
with a polo lesson at the
Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club.
10. Tee off at the
Montgomerie Dubai’s
championship golf course –
the 656-yard 18th hole will
put your handicap to the test.
Hot Spots by Numbers
662 The size in yards of The
Address Montgomerie
Dubai’s floodlit 9-hole par 3
Academy golf course.
828
The height in metres of
the magnificent Burj Khalifa.
1,200
The amount of shops you
can peruse in The Dubai Mall
– wear your walking shoes!
33,000
The number of slippery
species swimming in Dubai
Aquarium & Underwater Zoo.
Taste of the Town Whether you’re Up- or Downtown try thesetop 10 pursuits for a first-rate experience…
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Inside look You’ll be spoilt for choice on how to spend your
time at The Address Downtown Dubai. The
63-storey hotel takes pride of place in Downtown
Dubai – a place where big is beautiful: The Dubai
Mall, the biggest shopping mall on the planet,
is a stone’s throw away (shopaholics’ jaws will
drop at its 1,200 outlets). Then there’s the world’s
tallest building, Burj Khalifa – make a beeline for
its viewing platform and snap the city sights. Stay
put inside the hotel, meanwhile, and you can take a
soak in its infinity pool, treat yourself to a treatment
in its spa or dine in style in one of seven eateries.
Live it upTo feel every inch the celebrity, reserve a Club
Premier or Club Grand room – airport transfer in a
limousine, 24-hour concierge and a Club Lounge
with on-tap treats all come as standard for Club-
level guests.
Before you leave… Savour a glass of something cool in the hotel’s new
Cigar Lounge – a go-to for the city’s ‘in’ crowd with
its al fresco seating and views of Burj Khalifa.
The Address Downtown DubaiT: +971 4 436 8888 E: [email protected]
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Inside lookFashion followers will be in their element at The
Address Dubai Mall – the luxurious five-star venue
gives you direct access to the impressive Dubai
Mall, home to virtually every designer brand
under the sun as well as the eye-widening Dubai
Aquarium & Underwater Zoo (a sure-fire way to
keep little ones quiet). When you’re not shopping
til you drop or sampling the mall’s myriad eateries,
The Address Dubai Mall makes a seriously stylish
hangout: seek retreat from the shopping crowds
with a dip in its spectacular 36-metre pool, soak up
the Arabian sun on its sprawling deck, and savour
international bites at its poolside eatery Cabana.
Live it up Fond of the five-star treatment? Request one of
the hotel’s personal fashion advisors who will take
you on a shopping trip like no other around the
huge Dubai Mall – and help you bag a to-die-for
wardrobe in the process.
Before you leave… Regain a sense of calm at The Spa at The Address
Dubai Mall. Here, both men and women can take
their pick from an arm-length treatment menu
(think soothing facials, cleansing body wraps and
invigorating body scrubs) before relaxing in its
sauna and steam rooms. Bliss.
The Address Dubai MallT: +971 4 438 8888E: [email protected]
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Inside lookFrom its soaring stone archway to its palm-flanked
water features and imposing pillars, arrivals here
make you feel as though you’re approaching
a Middle Eastern palace. Set foot inside and
the palatial feel continues with charming Arabic
touches (dark wood panelling, Moroccan lanterns,
richly-hued furnishings). Outside, fauna-filled
gardens and a cabana-flanked pool add to
the illusion that you’re roaming a private royal
residence. The Spa at The Palace – The Old Town
really is a must-try while you’re here, not least for
its indulgent treatments but also for its beautiful
rooms and hammam tables. At night, you can
feast like a king in one of the hotel’s first-class
eateries (see Eating Out) – try the award-winning
Argentinian restaurant Asado and sink your teeth
into fine cuts of South American steak.
Live it upFor a stay of royal proportions, there is no grander
spot than the Imperial Suite: 500 square metres
decked out in luscious Arabic interiors.
Before you leave… For an ‘Arabian Nights’ experience, go to the
Ewaan lounge and relax beneath a tented cabana
with exotic shisha – magical.
The Palace – The Old Town T: +971 4 428 7888 E: [email protected]
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Inside lookFor an intimate retreat that doesn’t scrimp on
five-star style, The Address Montgomerie Dubai
should be your first port of call: its stately white
façade may look grandiose but it gives way to just
21 hotel rooms, making it the most handsome
boutique spot in town. Set in the generous grounds
of one of the UAE’s top golf courses, you’ll be privy
to pea-green fairways and shimmering lakes. In
fact, whether you’re a golfer or not, you can’t fail to
admire the 18-hole Colin Montgomerie-designed
championship course – and if the sight of all those
greens doesn’t inspire you to tee off (though with
its 81 bunkers and 14 lakes, we doubt it), the Thai-
themed Angsana Spa is sure to entice you.
Live it upThe Executive Suite is the ultimate space in
which to relax. Its four private balconies are a real
highlight – each comes with golf course views.
Before you leave…If you’re in town on Friday you’re in for a culinary
treat: Nineteen hosts an à la carte brunch – a
delightfully indulgent way to spend a long lunch.
The Address Montgomerie DubaiT: +971 4 390 5600E: [email protected]
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Inside lookFew hotels place you in the thick of the city and
beside boat-bobbing waters – yet The Address
Dubai Marina manages to do just that. Its modern
rooms and sun-licked infinity pool (find it on the
fourth floor) are the best spots from which to
view the famous Dubai Marina and its soaring
skyscrapers, while four quality dining spaces
enable you to admire the scenery with a tasty
bite or beverage. Those with a sweet tooth won’t
be able to resist afternoon tea at Kambaa, where
just-baked scones, naughty-but-nice pastries and
gourmet sandwiches (along with global teas) top
the menu. In the mood for some retail therapy?
The hotel’s direct connection to Dubai Marina Mall
means you’ll have high street brands, cool cafés
and a luxury cinema at your fingertips.
Live it upGold accents, floor-to-ceiling windows and three
bedrooms – The Presidential Suite is a truly opulent
space from which to be dazzled by the bright lights
of Dubai Marina. But its taste for the extravagant
doesn’t stop there – it comes with a Jacuzzi too.
Before you leave… Take advantage of your sea-drenched surrounds
by setting sail around the Marina. Ask your
concierge how you can charter a boat or yacht,
and put your sea legs to the test.
The Address Dubai MarinaT: +971 4 436 7777E: [email protected]
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Inside lookFrom the moment you arrive at the world-famous
Burj Khalifa you know you’re in for something
special – and its only resident hotel, the sublimely
elegant Armani Hotel Dubai, is a case in point.
Whether you’re a slave to design or not, it’s
impossible not to be impressed by the sleek and
sophisticated interiors created by Giorgio Armani:
every space is impeccably stylish, from the
lobby’s neck-craningly high ceiling to each of the
160 guest rooms (bathrooms come packed with
Armani-branded goodies) and its acclaimed
eateries (see Eating Out) – among them the
caramel-hued Armani/Ristorante where you can
savour the fare of Tuscany in a first-class setting.
Despite Burj Khalifa’s cylindrical shape, there’s
space enough for a wish-bone-shaped swimming
pool – a great place to escape the city below.
Decked out with sleek sun-loungers in the hotel’s
signature grey, outdoor pools don’t get much
cooler than this…
Live it upWant to go all out? How about a suite that takes
up the entire 39th floor? The Armani Dubai Suite is
a sublime example of Georgio Armani’s handiwork
and brings with it arguably the city’s best views.
Before you leave… Armani/SPA is a must-try: its minimalist style will
make you feel as though you’ve entered a futuristic
world – and if its peace-inducing treatments don’t
send you into a state of bliss, the aroma of its
bespoke jasmine and jade oils most certainly will.
Armani Hotel Dubai T: +971 4 888 3888E: [email protected]
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Inside lookModern-day style and Arabic traditions combine at
Al Manzil, where you’ll find all the mod cons a 21st-
century traveller could wish for, married with the
stellar service for which Dubai is famed. Make the
most of the hotel’s old-meets-new style by relaxing
amidst its comforting décor (each room is a show
of spice-toned furnishings); savouring shisha in
its idyllic Arabian Courtyard or dining at one of
the hotel’s eateries – its newest addition, Parisian
café The Boulevard, is a prime setting for people-
watching. And if you do want to leave the hotel, a
free shuttle service will whisk you to The Dubai Mall
or Jumeirah Beach Park – perfect for picnicking.
Live it upAl Manzil’s Burj View Suite is the best place from
which to survey the architectural marvel. (Tear
yourself away for just long enough to enjoy a big
bubble bath in the suite’s vast tub.)
Before you leave… Foodies won’t want to miss an evening at the
hotel’s Conservatory restaurant – you can chat to
the chefs and request personalised dishes.
Al Manzil Hotel T: + 971 4 428 5888E: [email protected]
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Inside lookThe sand-hued façade and tall archways of the
Qamardeen Hotel sets the tone for a classic Arabic
hotel with bags of style. As well as its gorgeous
boudoirs, the hotel’s outdoor pool is a real highlight
with its spacious deck (a sun-worshipper’s haven)
and all-day dining terrace – work up an appetite
with a few lengths then tuck into delicious snacks.
What’s more, the pool’s temperature-controlled
water means you’re guaranteed a cool dip when
the city’s heating up. When it comes to lunch
and dinner, the hotel serves up a delicious duo to
guests: the Lobby Lounge is the place to sip coffee
in a trendy, gloss-white setting, while the apricot-
hued Esca restaurant is all about Italian fare (its
homemade pizzas and pastas are lip-smackingly
good) – just save space for dessert, they’re too
good to resist.
Live it upThe Deluxe Suite is dripping in luxurious touches,
among them a fabulous patio where you can
reflect on the day’s adventures as you peer across
the hotel pool. And for those who really don’t want
to lift a finger, there’s a butler’s kitchen.
Before you leave… Wander to the adjoining Dukkan Qamardeen for
a shop in a traditional souk – it’s chock full of
treasures and gift-buying opportunities.
Qamardeen Hotel T: +971 4 428 6888E: [email protected]
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Inside lookNuran Serviced Residences will have you feeling
right at home in no time: fully-furnished and
jam-packed with creature comforts (plus a fully-
equipped kitchen and washing services), there’s
nothing more you could want for. Nuran Marina
Residences will place you footsteps away from
Dubai Marina, while Nuran Greens Serviced
Residences puts you amid manicured greens
that the whole family will love. Whichever location
tickles your fancy, the Residences’ luxe interiors
feature the finest of finishes – rooms are show-
home perfect with mink and creamy latte tones,
touch-me fabrics and quality appliances (you’ll
be fighting for the remote of the entertainment
centre) – while its leisure facilities ensure you won’t
be short on things to do. Splash in the pools, work
out in the gyms, soak in the Jacuzzis and, at the
Greens, shoot some hoops on the basketball court.
Live it upFor the crème de la crème of the Nuran Serviced
Residences, stake a claim on a three-bed Premier
Apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows, balcony
and luxe trimmings – you won’t want to leave.
Before you leave… Nuran Marina guests should visit the Dubai Marina
Yacht Club, sip a cool drink on its wood-decked
terrace and lust after the gleaming yachts. In the
Greens, meanwhile, get a taste of the high life with
a spin around the city in its resident limousine.
Nuran Serviced Residences T: +971 4 423 8877 E: [email protected]
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Go sightseeingIt’s for good reason that Downtown Dubai is
otherwise known as the ‘Centre of Now’ – it’s
home to some of city’s best bits, including one
impossible-to-miss structure – you guessed
it – Burj Khalifa. Take your camera to the city’s
trademark man-made structure, stand at its
foot, crane your neck and take in all 828 metres
of its glistening façade. If you don’t suffer from
vertigo there’s a way to get even closer to the
architectural wonder: make a beeline for At the
Top, Burj Khalifa – on the 124th floor – and, rather
than dangle from its heights as Tom Cruise did in
Mission Impossible 4, step out on to the cylindrical
tower’s observation deck. If the super-quick lift ride
doesn’t impress you, the endless vistas of sand,
skyscrapers and sea most certainly will.
Back on ground level, the nearby Dubai Mall
isn’t just home to a mindboggling array of shops,
but also an other-worldly display of aquatic life:
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. Here you’ll
find everything from zig-zagging tiger sharks to
mammoth sting rays and all kinds of weird and
wonderful fish you’re unlikely to have laid eyes on
Stay Longer, Do More… Activities Whether you’re staying Uptown or Downtown, there’s a world of pursuits at your fingertips…
The Dubai Mall
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before (the 10 million litre tank is home to more
than 33,000 creatures). Children of all ages (and
adults too) can stare wide-eyed at the slippery
species through the viewing panel. But if you’re
keen for a closer look, head to Level 2 and take
a turn around Underwater Zoo where you’ll be
agog at its trio of zones: visit Rainforest for furrier
additions like otters and water rats (watch out for
prickly piranhas, too); Rocky Shore for doe-eyed
seals and penguins (a favourite with kids); and
Living Ocean where the mystically-named sea
dragons and moray eels swim.
Shop til you dropIs there a better destination in the world to shop
than Dubai? We don’t think so. After all, Downtown
Dubai is home to the famous Dubai Mall where
our only advice is to wear comfortable shoes:
you’ll be strolling across 12 million square feet and
perusing over 1,000 shops. If you find the prospect
overwhelming, fear not: The Dubai Mall comes in
cleverly-designed zones, so you can pick the one
that appeals to you (and your wallet) the most.
Designer brand fans will love the Fashion Avenue
– a label-loaded avenue that’s home to the likes
of Chloé, Oscar de la Renta, Georgio Armani and
Sonia Rykiel. If it’s department stores you prefer,
the mall is home to the likes of Bloomingdales,
Hamleys (with thousands of toys and intermittent
music and magic shows, you won’t be able to
keep kids away) and a Gold Souk for the magpies
among you – it’s a real-life treasure trove of jewels.
If you believe all good things come in small
packages, shop next at the Dubai Marina Mall
in Uptown Dubai. Overlooking Dubai Marina, it’s
home to a bunch of high street brands (Mango,
H&M, and Reiss among them) as well as cool
cafés – those with a bigger appetite should try
Zafran, an Indian eatery with a water-facing terrace
and modern cuisine. Kids won’t be left out here
either – a little train choo-choos its way through the
mall at regular intervals, so hop aboard – they’ll be
grinning from ear to ear.
Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
KidZania
SEGA Republic
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Be a sportFor fun in the sun, Uptown Dubai is the place to be
– just decide whether you want to stay on dry land
or take to the sea… For the former, The Address
Montgomerie Dubai is a first-rate golf course in
a spectacular setting. Its 18 holes stretch across
265 acres of rolling emerald greens, interrupted
only by glistening water features (14 lakes in total)
and the imposing hotel, which appears like a
white mansion on the horizon. If it sounds picture
perfect, it is. Skilled golfers will still find challenges
aplenty – look out for the hand-shaped bunker on
hole 17 along with a mammoth 656-yard 18th hole.
Beginners, meanwhile, will be in good hands at The
Academy by Troon Golf (home to a state-of-the-art
swing studio) where a coach can take you through
the basics and help you improve your swing and
strategy. You’ll be hitting a hole-in-one in no time.
If sailing is more your style, The Address Dubai
Marina concierges are on hand to help you hire a
vessel from the neighbouring Dubai Marina Yacht
Club. Alternatively, jump on a boat that is already
equipped with an experienced crew. Start the day
early with a fishing trip or, for something even more
leisurely, take to The Athena Dubai – a two-level
boat that can accommodate dinner cruises – a
wonderful way to see the city at night.
Have family funThe Dubai Mall isn’t just a shopper’s dream but
a thrill-seeker’s too – and if you’re feeling the heat
outside, there’s no better place to cool off than on
its Olympic-sized ice rink. Get your skates on and
swish round the ice – child-sized penguin models
are also on hand for kids to hold on to while they
find their feet. Elsewhere, computer fans young
and old will love SEGA Republic. Like everything
in The Dubai Mall it comes in colossal form: a
76,000 square foot theme park dedicated to all
things SEGA that will have you holding on to your
seats on motion-simulator rides and spin coasters
– plus more arcade games than you can imagine.
Thiptara, The Palace - The Old Town
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If your kids still have energy to burn, KidZania®
will keep body and mind active: the ‘edutainment’
centre allows them to play at being grown-ups and
learn a few lessons along the way. Watch them
dress up as doctors, painters or firefighters and
play at the trade in a fun, educational way and get
paid for it – in KidZos, the KidZania® currency.
And relax… After all that shopping and sightseeing you may
crave a break. Happily, then, Downtown and
Uptown Dubai are home to some truly stellar spas.
You will feel the stress slip away as soon as you
step inside The Address Montgomerie Dubai’s
Angsana Spa. Here the heady scent of tropical
flowers fills the air and its therapists come trained
from Thailand (so try a Thai massage).
Make your way to the 3rd floor of The Address
Dubai Marina and you’ll find soothing spa rooms
that look out across the water, as well as an
abundance of peace-inducing treatments that both
men and women will enjoy – if you’re in a pair, why
not request a couple’s treatment room?
Back in Downtown and The Spa at The Palace
– The Old Town is worth a visit for its décor
alone – a beautiful show of Arabic style, decked
out in gold accents. But it’s not just a pretty face
– Oriental bath houses, hydro spa bath tubs and
hammam tables make it stand out from the spa
crowd. But why stop there? Head next door to The
Spa at The Address Dubai Mall where holistic
treatments take centre stage – plus its luxurious
treatment rooms lead out to the hotel’s fantastic
swimming pool.
The Spa at The Address Downtown Dubai is
also a must-try, not least for its varied treatments
(take your pick of Thai, Balinese and Hawaiian
massages) but its standout Oriental Room, the
setting for Thai and Shiatsu-inspired treatments.
Last but not least on our spa radar has to be
Armani/SPA at the Armani Hotel Dubai – slick,
cool and calm, you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped
into the future as you pass through its metallic-
hued corridors. Best of all, you can choose from a
trio of categories depending on how you want to
feel – MU for relaxation, LIBERTA for freedom and
pain relief and FLUIDITA for vitality. You’ll feel like
new in no time.
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Middle Eastern For a taste of the region in an atmospheric setting,
the Arabesque environs of The Palace – The Old
Town is the way to go. Here, Ewaan serves up a
seemingly endless buffet, along with live cooking
stations where chefs serve up great fare on the
spot. Afterwards, there are few better places to
relax than Ewaan Lounge – where you can make
like a local and try the fruit-flavoured shisha.
Another buffet feast awaits at The Address
Dubai Mall’s NA3NA3 – it’s one of the best Arabic
restaurants in the city, and a favourite of Lebanese
food-lovers.
Asian At Thiptara, The Palace – The Old Town’s Thai
eatery, the setting is as delicious as the food itself:
it’s located by the Burj Lake, illuminated by lanterns
and with a view over the dancing Dubai Fountains
(if you haven’t seen them yet, make sure you do
– they’re spectacular). While its spicy Thai curries
are a can’t-fail choice and its Friday Yum Cha is
delectable, its fresh seafood (cooked Bangkok-
style) is a real treat – all the better savoured on its
al fresco terrace.
If it’s Chinese you crave, Hukama at The
Address Downtown Dubai serves up some of the
best cuisine of its kind city-wide. The peking duck
is a delight, while the more adventurous can wrap
their lips around the likes of plump wasabi-coated
prawns. Finally, Armani Hotel Dubai’s Armani/
Hashi takes you to Japan and back with its fresh
fish, served against jet black and scarlet red décor
– the sushi and sashimi will melt in your mouth.
Stay Longer, Do More… Eating out Feeling hungry? There’s no shortage of first-rate restaurants, cool cafés and hip lounges in Up- and Downtown Dubai – here’s a look at the cream of the crop…
Hukama At.mosphereFazarisEmber
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EuropeanCarnivores and fish-lovers will love the
contemporary grill option at At.mosphere, Burj
Khalifa – not to mention the venue itself. The
restaurant peers over the city from a height of 122
floors, making it the highest restaurant in the world.
Take a pew next to its floor-to-ceiling windows and
you can soak up the panorama as you sink your
knife into a fine cut of meat.
Another stylish city spot is The Address Dubai
Mall’s Ember Grill and Lounge. Fittingly set in
The Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue, its décor looks
fresh from a fashion magazine while its open-plan
kitchen means you can see the chef rustling up
steaks and seafood. Nineteen at The Address
Montgomerie Dubai takes a similar approach, with
chefs on full view, and when it comes to the food
we urge you to try the rotisserie grill menu; the
meats are wickedly tender.
If Italy is your favoured part of the continent,
where better to savour its fare than at the Armani
Hotel Dubai? Armani/Ristorante exudes chic
Italian style from every corner with its creamy
banquettes, light gold hues and pendant lighting,
while each dish is cooked in true Tuscan style. If
you prefer food on the move, pay a visit to the less
formal Armani/Peck – they offer delicious take-
away picnics. However, for a less formal feed you
can’t go wrong with a scrumptious pizza or pasta
in the modern Esca eatery in Qamardeen Hotel.
International If you like a little bit of everything, international
cuisine is the way to go. First, make for The
FAI
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Address Downtown Dubai’s Fazaris where the
selection reaches almost every corner of the globe.
Another venue that puts on an eye-widening
spread is The Address Dubai Marina’s Mazina –
open all day, you can load your plate with Indian
curries, Italian pastas, Japanese sushi or French
cheese – the only question is where to start? If
you’re hungry for a relaxed setting, Links and
Bunkers at The Address Montgomerie Dubai will
hit the spot with gastro-pub-style food (portions
are generous and tasty), while the view from your
table will stretch across the golf course.
South American The award-winning Asado restaurant at The
Palace – The Old Town brings you a taste of
Argentina in the heart of Dubai. Wooden motifs,
nostalgic pictures and live music transport you to
South America in an instant – and that’s before
you’ve sampled the prime cuts, each cooked on an
open Parrilla grill at the restaurant’s core.
LoungesFor a lounge with a view, two city hotspots
should top your to-do list: Neos at The Address
Downtown Dubai and At.mosphere Lounge at
Burj Khalifa. The former can be found 63 floors
up where panoramic windows frame the bright
lights of Dubai. Couple this with trendy environs
(sparkling chandeliers, silver accents and decadent
furniture) and it’s a truly hip hangout. If you want
to go higher still, At.mosphere will take you to the
Neos
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122nd floor where the lounge’s walnut-gloss wood
finishes and luxury seating create a seriously classy
setting in which to sup.
On ground level, FAI at The Palace – The Old
Town marries the theme of fire and water to
beautiful effect with a lakeside position offset by
flickering torch lights. Bag a seat on its al fresco
terrace and you can try signature drinks and Asian-
themed snacks with a view of the Dubai Fountains.
If it’s Burj Khalifa you want to admire, though, The
Address Downtown Dubai’s Cigar Lounge (level
13) is our pick – we love its retro theme and jazz
and swing tunes.
Over in Uptown Dubai, sun-worshippers should
head poolside to The Address Dubai Marina’s
Shades for daytime snacks (try the mezze), while
next door, popular nightspot Blends keeps hunger
at bay with trendy bites like Wagyu mini burgers.
CafésFans of afternoon tea will be in their element at the
palatial Al Bayt in The Palace – The Old Town. Take
high tea in its enchanting Arabic-themed lobby,
where you can spoil yourself with all manner of
mini pastries and teas. At The Address Downtown
Dubai’s Risala, meanwhile, you can take your pick
from a Western or Eastern-style afternoon tea (both
are delicious), while Karat at The Address Dubai
Mall serves up authentic Arabic spreads with a
tempting selection of gourmet sandwiches and
scones (plus great coffee). Elsewhere, newcomer
The Boulevard Café at Al Manzil Hotel is already
a hit with Downtown residents for its Parisian-
style décor and position on the groomed Emaar
Boulevard – sit back and watch the city rush by as
you savour crêpes, tartines and French snacks.
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Spend the best part of the day trawling The
Dubai Mall’s glamorous Fashion Avenue, freshen up at your luxurious hotel
and spend a romantic evening dining 122 floors
up in At.mosphere, Burj Khalifa.
Whether you’re a virtual pro or a golfer-in-the-making, The Address Montgomerie Dubai’s 18-hole course has
something for you: its Academy by Troon Golf
can’t fail to up your game.
Make a beeline for The Dubai Mall where you can gaze at sharks and sting rays at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, feed penguins or even scuba
dive in its 10-million litre tank.
Head to The Dubai Marina Yacht Club where you can charter your own boat or, for the less experienced, hop aboard a captained vessel for a dinner cruise or deep sea fishing trip in
the Gulf. Fantastic.
Head to the magnificent At the Top, Burj Khalifa
observatory deck, a viewing platform where
the whole family will stand agog as the city sights unravels before you –
don’t forget your camera.
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Under the Sea
Sprawl out by the pool at The Address Dubai
Marina and enjoy a light lunch at Shades – the mezze is a great pick.
Or, if you’re really ravenous, the
international buffet at Mazina is immense.
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The Emaar Gift Card is the ultimate indulgence and opens up a world of shopping experience to all who receive one. From retail therapy at The Dubai Mall & Dubai Marina Mall, to a day of tranquil moments at the Spa at any of The Address Hotels + Resorts, the options are endless. Use a gift card to buy someone special a round of golf or treat a loved one to a dining experience in some of Dubai’s iconic venues including At.mosphere, Burj Khalifa.
You can also enjoy discounts and special offers at many of Dubai’s attractions such as At the Top, Burj Khalifa, KidZania, SEGA Republic, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, Dubai Ice Rink and Reel Cinemas as well as The Address Hotels + Resorts, Qamardeen Hotel & Al Manzil Hotel. Purchase your Emaar Gift Card from selected guest service desks at The Dubai Mall or Dubai Marina Mall or at The Address Hotel of your choice.
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