The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai offers pure luxury right on the sands of the Arabian Gulf. The five-star getaway is positioned on a private beach at JBR, yet the Mediterranean-style hotel and the lush gardens that spill out from it feel serene and far removed from the bustle of the area itself.
The hotel is split into 294 luxury accommodations, including 193 guest rooms, 60 club-level rooms and 41 suites, each with a balcony overlooking the sea.
The hotel’s restaurants are varied with plenty of options to pick from. For laid-back, toes-in-the-sand dining, Palm Grill is a eatery on the beach with a menu packed full of grilled specialities, fresh seafood and fresh-fruit beverages, while Splendido offers up authentic Italian dishes in a sophisticated ambiance. Caravan is the place to head for Friday brunch, while other restaurants in the hotel include Asian offering Blue Jade, as well as Amaseena, where you can experience authentic Bedoin-style dining.
Facilities include a top-of-the-range spa featuring 12 treatment rooms, and the resort also offers an extensive programme of beachfront activities, including kite flying, bird-watching and football. Feeling more chilled-out? Laze by one of the huge pools or chill-out in the hotel’s swim-up bar at La Baie, which plays out lively beats for an fun, relaxed afternoon in the sun.
The Walk, JBR, www.ritzcarlton.com, reservations@ritzcarlton.com (04 399 4000).
