Dubai

The local area

In the global ever-growing hub of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is a city of epic proportions.

Home to the world's tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa, the metropolis' monoliths rise out from the desert. When confronted by its sheer scale, it is hard to believe that most of the city was built in the last 60 years, but its youth is a liberating force, allowing it to pioneer cutting-edge experiences that are impossible to find elsewhere.

However, amid the futuristic glamour, there are vestiges of the ancient Arabic land in its winding souks, shish tawooks and the vast sandy plains.

Our luxury apartment is ideally situated to enjoy all Dubai has to offer, in an exclusive complex, The Address.

A Young and Evolving Metropolis

Dubai is like nowhere else on earth. A huge, futuristic metropolis, where everything aims to be the biggest, tallest, fastest and most luxurious, the monoliths of Dubai rise astonishingly out from the desert. The city has grown at breakneck speed in the last few decades, but even considering its time in a smaller and less striking form, Dubai is still a relatively new city. In many ways, Dubai's youth is a liberating force, allowing it to specialise in cutting edge experiences impossible to find anywhere else.

Dubai was founded in 1833 when 800 members of the Bani Yas tribe, led by the Maktoum Family, settled at the natural harbour and created a centre for fishing, pearling and sea trade. The vast and shining city we see today is the result of a decision to dredge the waterway in the 1950s and the discovery of oil in the 1960s. The trade and revenue these events facilitated was then poured into infrastructure and tourism. Today Dubai is a business and tourism hub with the largest migrant population in the world.

The Best Luxury Destination

It would be a real challenge to get bored in Dubai, and the Dubai Mall is an essential stop even if you're not a shopper. The largest shopping centre in the world and still expanding, you'll find everything from designer labels, confectionary, furniture, books and even an ice rink; this is a paradise to those dedicated to retail therapy. Away from the high-end brands, Hindi lane offers another fascinating shopping experience, where Dubai's Hindi community have created a market of religious paraphernalia, from flowers to gold-embossed holy images.

A trip to the 124th floor of Burl Khalifa will give you stunning views across Dubai, as does a trip in a hot air balloon that takes you over the desert. For an experience that's closer to nature, don't miss a chance to explore the desert. Take an afternoon safari or book an overnight trip: dinner is a simple meal cooked over an open fire and accommodation is a tent under the stars. Built in 1900, the historic district Al Fahidi adds an interesting contrast to this ultra-modern city, where you can wander around craft shops, galleries and museums. Then, of course, there's always the beach to unwind and relax.

A City of High-End Dining

Dubai imports the absolute best chefs from around the world to create the most luxurious dining experiences possible. From the convenience of our luxury apartment, amazing restaurants are open to you from around the city. Combining stunning décor and unforgettable views with the best examples of cuisine from all over the world, including plenty that showcase Arabic cooking, Dubai's restaurants are world class. There's endless choice, and exquisite food that you'd be hard-pressed to find anywhere else, but if you want to savour something particularly local then try Matchbous, a lamb stew, Esh asarya, a kind of cheesecake, or Mehalabiya, a rosewater dessert.

Dubai

The local area

A Young and Evolving Metropolis

The Best Luxury Destination

A City of High-End Dining

The Experience

STAY by Yannick Alléno

Abdel Wahab

Al Qasr

Atmosphere, Burj Khalifa

Asado in The Palace

Pier Chic

Nobu

Armani Ristorante

The Maine Oyster Bar & Grill

Rooftop Bar, One & Only Royal Mirage

101, One & Only Palm

Skyview Bar, Burj Al Arab

Armani Prive'

Aquaventure Waterpark

Wild Wadi Waterpark

Ski Dubai

Dubai Opera

IMG World of Adventures

Old Dubai

Burj Khalifa

Burj al Arab

The Walk and The Beach at JBR

Dubai Marina

Jumeirah Mosque

Madinat Jumeirah

City Walk

Emirates Hills Golf Club

The Montgomerie Dubai

Dubai Creek Golf Club

Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club

Hotel Air Balloon Flights

The Spa at The Address Downtown Dubai

Amara Spa, Park Hyatt

SPA at One & Only, Royal Mirage

Talise Ottoman Spa, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

1847 - Executive Grooming for Men

Camp in the desert

Dhow cruise

Arabian Adventures

Big Bus Tour

Seawings

Dubai Mall

Madinat Souk Jumeirah

Souk Al Bahar

Mall of the Emirates

Karama

Nusr-Et Dubai

Pad Thai

Tandoor Tina

L’Amo Bistro Del Mare

11 Woodfire

Ernst Biergarten

Flamingo Room by tashas

Opa

Coya

Netsu

Mythos

Miss Lily’s

Alici

Gaia

Cé La Vi

LPM

The Maine Land Brasserie

Mimi Kakushi

Billionaire

Museum of the Future

The Els Club At Dubai Sport City

Trump International Golf Club, Dubai

Global Village Dubai

Helicopter Ride

Topgolf Dubai

Museum of Illusions

Love Lake

Dubai Miracle Garden