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One & Only Royal
Mirage in Dubai
onsidered by those in the know to
be Dubai’s most chic and desirable
luxury beach resort, Royal Mirage,
a trinity of properties each with a
different style and character, is a
wonderfully tranquil haven from the
craziness of the city.
The Palace, Arabian Court and Residence &
Spa are architectural masterpieces, evoking
the splendour, elegance and exotic mystery of
an age gone by. No expense has been spared
in terms of the décor with stunning fountains,
artwork and fragrant flower filled gardens. Each
attract guests with slightly different needs and
personalities, the Arabian Court for couples,
larger Palace more family orientated, and the
exclusive Residence & Spa chosen by those who
desire privacy, tranquillity and anonymity – and
as such is a firm favourite of ‘A-List’ celebrities,
royalty and sports stars, who return time and
time again, safe in the knowledge they can truly
hide away from the world and relax undisturbed.
The rooms and suites in each are most
thoughtfully designed, filled with unique object
d’art hand picked by the owners from around the
world, spacious, comfortable and enjoy views
across to the various pools, private beach and
Palm Island beyond.
For food lovers, Royal Mirage is a must. The
various restaurants are excellent. Favourites at
Arabian Court were Eauzone, modern cuisine with
an Asian twist, which has decks over the pool, and
floating ‘Majlis’ with views to Palm Island, and The
Dining Room at the Residence & Spa for a true
gastronomic experience, pared with wonderful
champagnes and wines.
Prior to dinner, do enjoy cocktails at Celebrities
Bar at the Palace, acknowledged as one of the
most elegant venues in town, or head to the
beachside Jetty Lounge with its uber-cool vibe and
incredible night-time city skyscraper and Palm
Island views.
From here you can take a ferry to another One
& Only property – the Palm, an exclusive superluxurious
boutique resort of private superbly
appointed villas, and dine at Michelin-star chef
Yannick Alleno’s STAY – the dessert bar is an
absolute must, here the pastry chefs prepare your
choice in front of you to order, and encourage
you to sample a raft of totally decadent chocolate
treats. Delicious!
To totally relax and unwind, enjoy the delights
of the authentic oriental hammam at the
Residence & Spa. The Rose Hammam tried was
excellent and left my skin feeling silken soft and
fragrant.
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