AIR May 2019

The seasons they are a-changing,
and as UAE residents gear up
for toasty summer swoons, the
Four Seasons brand proves that it too
can adapt to the moment.
The Four Seasons Hotel DIFC
moderates a different climate to its
coast-dwelling sister resort over on
Jumeirah Beach. This is the sleek
city slicker; suave suites and poolside
pomp nestled in the heart of Dubai’s
financial community.
The hotel has all the luxury clout of
an internationally-renowned brand,
and all the cosy charm of a highlyexclusive
boutique property.
Refreshingly for Dubai, this is not a
cloud-kissing colossus: it’s a modest
eight storeys tall and, in this case, less
is definitely more. There’s an elegant air
of a private member’s club, as modern
art pieces grace the public spaces,
which are hued with cool marble and
soothing chocolate-box tones.
As the property celebrates just
its third anniversary this year, the
freshness is still apparent. The seventh
floor is this hotel’s leisure haven (or
as the hotel itself deems it, a ‘seventh
heaven’), and its glass-walled pool
is a picture perfect creation for the
Instagram-era – besides being tempting
for a dip to beat the heat.
The specious trio of the Penthouse,
Terrace and Deluxe Terrace – the hotel’s
Specialty Suite collection – are another
fine example of its contemporary
appeal. The latter is generously spread
across the 5 th and 6 th floors, while the
ample Penthouse proffers 180° views of
bustling city avenues or lush Zabeel Park.
Each of these premier abodes has
a King Bed to wake up in, and a
limestone bathroom in which to prep
ahead of an evening in stylish garb.
First port of call of an evening is the
Adam Tihany-designed Luna Sky Bar,
which resides on the topmost floor –
as does the Churchill Club, an ideal
enclave in which to sink back into a
Chesterfield with a cigar. Naturally, this
vantage boasts views of the soaring Burj
Khalifa and mesmeric skyline.
At podium level is the chic Penrose
Lounge, while further relaxation awaits
in MINA Brasserie, which doubles
as both an eatery to tuck into hearty
sharing plates and a Manhattan-vibe
setting for pre-dinner craft cocktails.
It would be remiss to not mention
that another appeal of the Four Seasons
Hotel DIFC is the assortment of off-site
restaurants, bars and art galleries
that sit (theoretically) within walking
distance – heat permitting, of course.
One certainty is that in a district
where money matters, this impeccable
hotel represents a wise investment for
guests looking to reap the dividends of
comfort, convenience and class.
For VIP arrangements (such as guest
transfer from the airport to DIFC by
limousine), contact the concierge via the
dedicated line: +971 (0) 4506 0222
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