DESTINATIONS DUBAI | MIDDLE EAST
7 NEW ATTRACTIONS
E Museum of the Future: This six-storey, futuristic feat – its facade covered in Arabic calligraphy – is set to open soon with a series of immersive experiences that use virtual reality, big data analysis, artificial intelligence and other high-tech innovations to explore questions around the future of humanity.
E Ain Dubai: This is set to be the world’s highest Ferris wheel – revolving to a height of 210 metres and offering 360-degree views of the city – when it debuts on the JBR beachfront in the spring.
address beach resort
The newest kid on the block in the iconic Jumeirah Beach Residence district, Address Beach Resort opened in December with 217 rooms and suites in a 74-storey, double-tower complex that also houses residential apartments. “Address has some lovely properties in Dubai, and this is the brand’s first beachfront property,” says Uma Campbell, product and marketing manager at Lusso. “It looks set to be an excellent addition to the city’s beach hotels and overlooks Blue Waters Island, home to the iconic Caesars Palace.” There’s a private beach and spa, with restaurants serving Lebanese, Brazilian and beyond, but the crowning glory is the rooftop infinity pool, which
lays claim to being the highest in the world. Book it: From £235 per night room-only for a Deluxe Marina View Room, sleeping up to three.
addresshotels.com
The View at The Palm: Just in case Dubai’s existing smattering of sky-high viewpoints don’t satisfy, The Palm Tower is providing another one in the form of The View, a 240m-high observatory offering panoramic vistas from its 52nd floor – reached by a three-minute, immersive lift up from the Nakheel Mall – and complete with an interactive museum, cafe and souvenir shop.
E Legoland Hotel: Dubai Parks and Resorts is set to get its first Lego-themed hotel this year, with Lego-themed rooms, a Lego castle play area and rainbow exterior among its features, while Bollywood, Lionsgate and Motiongate will expand with new attractions.
8 hilton dubai palm jumeirah
Dubai isn’t exactly short on Hilton properties, but this one looks set to steal the show on the culinary front when it opens later this year, with some of the city’s most popular venues opening outposts at the hotel, including Trader Vic’s, home of the original Mai Tai; Claw BBQ, known for its American feasts; and Jones the Grocer, a ‘food emporium’ focused on artisanal suppliers. The all-new Factory by McGettingan’s, meanwhile, will put a modern, cocktail-serving twist on an Irish bar, while French-inspired all-day dining room Salon de Thé means there’ll be no going hungry, whatever the hour. There will also be a kids’ club, spa and ocean-view pool, with balconies in every room for
idyllic skyline views. Book it: Rates to be confirmed.
hilton.com
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