Experience the glittering city of Dubai at this paradise on the Palm
Set on the crescent of Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah and surrounded by the clear waters of the Persian Gulf, an underwater spa, choice of 10 restaurants, desert dune buggy rides, and 200 metres of private beach are just a few of the things to expect at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai.
Location
Located on the beach overlooking the Arabian Sea and just under an hour’s drive from Dubai International Airport, the hotel offers a quiet escape from the high-rise, hustle and bustle of downtown Dubai. The beachfront setting, overlooking the Arabian Sea, offers tranquil views and access to a range of water sports, including deep-sea fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving. There’s also an 18-hole golf course.
Style
Palatial with a traditional, Arabian architectural style, from the horseshoe archway entrances and balcony frames, to the sprawling lobby featuring grand pillars and gold-coloured marble floors. A domed, high ceiling sits above a towering pearl-shaped clock, a unique twist on Waldorf Astoria’s signature grandfather clock, modelled after an ancient astrolabe.
Rooms
The 346 rooms and suites are spacious and airy with an understated and elegant feel, offering views of either the sea or the golf course from floor-to-ceiling windows. The rooms are decorated in an understated palette of ivory, sand and turquoise, inspired by vast deserts and bright seas, together with rich wood furnishings and contemporary amenities. Inside there are walk in wardrobes, and Salvatore Ferragamo luxury products in the vast marble bathrooms. There is even the option to transform your room into a more luxurious haven with a ‘Fragrance Master’ who spritzes your bed, bathrobe and other corners of the room with a light fragrance of your choice, including rose, mint- and jasmine-based scents, at turndown to help foster a relaxed night’s sleep.
Food and Drink
The 10 restaurants and lounges vary by cuisine and range from smart to casual. For colourful, flavoursome Middle Eastern dishes, try Marjan, which also hosts belly dance performances. The poolside Azure restaurant is great for light salads, sandwiches and wraps, while The Lexington Grill, named after Lexington Avenue in New York, offers classic American steakhouse fare. There is also Italian from Social by Heinz Beck and Vietnamese from Lao.
Newly launched is the Unforgettable Secret Garden Brunch, a new brunch concept that creates a secret garden experience, featuring live cooking stations with fresh and seasonal ingredients and allowing guests to escape the Dubai heat with live entertainment in a relaxed atmosphere. Guests can sip fresh summer drinks such as the Waldorf Summer Cup, a classic medley of fragrant spirits and fruits and home-made lemonade, and experience the water bar with creative combinations such as rosemary and peach, cinnamon and apple, and strawberry with basil from the organic garden, all whilst listening to the live acoustic sounds of the resident guitarist. Each guest will also receive a complimentary basil plant to look after and remember the Waldorf Astoria Brunch.
