Raffles The Palm Dubai
There’s grand, then there’s the Raffles The Palm Dubai. Designed to resemble an 18th-century European palace, Raffles The Palm Dubai is no ordinary luxury, five-star hotel, rather it is unashamedly over-the-top and fabulously ultra-luxe - think 24-karat gold and silver leaf and chandeliers everywhere you look, including one comprising of 40,000 individual Swarovski crystals and weighing one tonne.
As palatial as it gets, this resplendent hotel is like something out of a fairytale.
THE ROOM.
Looking at the size of the property, it’s rather surprising the resort only comprises 381 rooms. Though that’s before realising how stupidly spacious each one of them is (the largest rooms on The Palm), with each featuring a glittering chandelier, its own terrace, and an elaborate stately marble bathroom with tub, shower, dual vanities, and luxe toiletries. We stayed in a Premier Ocean Room.
AMENITIES.
Guests can choose to laze by the sprawling outdoor pool or the 500-metre private beach, with incredible views of the Arabian Gulf and ever-growing metropolis of Dubai in the distance.
DINING.
Raffles The Palm Dubai is a must explore culinary destination with a sophisticated mix of six restaurants and bars, plus The Raffles Club Lounge.
Le Jardin offers all-day dining in a shimmering space redolent of French palaces and an alfresco terrace overlooking gardens in full bloom where guests can enjoy the regal ambience with Italian furniture handmade by atelier Francesco Molon.
Blüthner Hall is just the place to relax with friends and family, especially over sumptuous afternoon tea. The hotel’s lobby derives its name from the bespoke Blüthner Louis XIV Grand Piano created especially for this space, where a resident pianist plays beautiful classical pieces five days a week.
Guests can discover an exquisite and outrageous creations at the Raffles Patisserie, a high-level classic French and Italian patisserie.
Located by the pool and bordering the hotel’s private beach, Piatti by the Beach is the city’s most resplendent restaurant where guests are instantly engulfed by the unmistakable charm of the Southern Italian Coast.
At Matagi, diners are invited to delve into authentic Japanese flavours, aromas, and texture. Served in a contemporary Japanese atmosphere, Matagi is the prime destination in Dubai for lovers of modern Japanese cuisine, where diners can enjoy delicious specialities such as Alaskan king crab, crispy tacos and yuzu scallops with seaweed and finger lime.
Recognised as the “Favourite Hotel Bar 2022” by Condé Nast Traveller Middle East, SOLA Jazz Club is the place for jazz lovers, with live jazz played 5 nights a week along with a live DJ orchestrating the sounds between sets. Beyond the thrilling music, diners can also enjoy Asian and Mediterranean finger-food specialities designed by the hotel’s talented culinary team along with a drinks menu which features speciality cocktails such as the “Black Sapphire Negroni” and “Gin-tarragon Collins”, paired with a phenomenal cigar straight from the hotel’s humidor’s comprehensive selection.
Overlooking The Palm Jumeirah, this private venue offers a chic and glamorous dining experience to guests staying in Club Rooms, Suites and Villas. Guests can indulge in specially created buffet-style dining available daily during breakfast, lunch and aperitivo hours. Also perfect for enjoying a wonderful afternoon tea served with the best views of the Dubai skyline.
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