A heady mix of style, fascination, sand and ocean, Dubai has become the center stage as one of the world's must-visit destinations. With high skyscrapers, customary souks and luxurious malls, a travel to the City of Gold is not really finished without a couple of evenings at a sprawling resort.
Here are five of the most decadent resorts, should you have money to splash.
There are 1.5 kilometers of private shoreline, two gigantic resort pools, the two-story ShuiQi Spa and Fitness center with 27 treatment rooms, and 20 restaurants and bars, including three by Michelin-featured gourmet specialists (Nobu Matsuhisa , Giorgio Locatelli, and Michel Rostang). Each of the 1539 rooms have amazing views while suites have a devoted butler.
Kids will be excited with the adjacent 17-hectare Aqua venture Waterpark with its wave pools, rapids and water and the hotel's Lost Chambers Aquarium.
Jumeirah Al Qasr
Evocative of palatial Arabian summer residence and facilitated within the walls of the verdant Madinat Jumeirah complex - a sprawling resort that has hotels, villas, bars, restaurants and a customary souk all set amongst interweaving trenches and manicured gardens - the Jumeirah Al Qasr feels a world far from the urbanized downtown.
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
It might be recognizable for its sensational sail shape; however what the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is truly prestigious for its superlative extravagance. Club Suites accompany snooker tables, while the Royal Suite has a private lift and its own movie theater. It will set you back $24,000.
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
It's the world's tallest hotel and one of the city's most looked for after stays. Spread more than 72 stories, every one of the 1368 rooms and 240 suites ooze extravagance.
There's a vast lap pool with a relaxing deck and for serious downtime, the on location Saray Spa offers separate men's and ladies' hammams, a Dead Sea flotation pool, saunas, steam rooms and a scope of treatments influenced by Middle and Far Eastern customs.
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