Hotel 01
Bulgari Resort Dubai
Antonio Citterio villas on its own island off Jumeirah Bay; the calmest address in the city.
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
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Hotels
03 carefully chosen addresses for dubai.
Hotel 02
One&Only The Palm
Manor-house residences with private beach and the only proper Mediterranean restaurant on the Palm.
Hotel 03
Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah Beach
For families needing a beach and quiet adult bar in the same building.
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Restaurants
04 carefully chosen addresses for dubai.
Restaurant 01
La Petite Maison, DIFC
Niçoise classics, business-lunch capital of the Gulf, the rear banquette.
Restaurant 02
Il Borro Tuscan Bistro, Al Naseem
Ferragamo-family kitchen on the Madinat creek for slow Sunday lunches.
Restaurant 03
Cipriani, DIFC
Carpaccio, bellinis, and the only proper Venetian dining room in town.
Restaurant 04
Niri at Bulgari Resort
Quiet, high-end Japanese with marina views; the omakase counter.
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Bars
03 carefully chosen addresses for dubai.
Bar 01
Il Bar, Bulgari Resort
Negronis on the marina terrace; the best sunset cocktail in the city.
Bar 02
Library Bar, Capital Club DIFC
Members-only; access arranged for visiting principals.
Bar 03
The Penthouse, FIVE Palm Jumeirah
Discreet sky-bar option when a later evening is required.
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Things to do
04 carefully chosen addresses for dubai.
Things to d 01
Sundowner at Al Maha Desert Resort
Helicopter or chauffeur transfer, falcon flight at dusk, dinner under the stars.
Things to d 02
Private dhow on the Creek
Restored teak yacht with a chef, for a quiet evening away from the towers.
Things to d 03
Sotheby's Dubai preview
Modern & Contemporary auction viewings held privately on request.
Things to d 04
Yacht day to the World Islands
Crewed motoryacht out of Marina, swim stop and lunch on deck.
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