The endless sugar-soft sands of Jumeirah Beach boast more than their share of luxury hotels, all jostling for attention in one of Dubai’s most cosmopolitan and rewarding of settings. The Mandarin Oriental is one of the few that does not need to shout from the rooftops, its sophistication, timeless elegance and effortless service making it the prime address for those in the know.
From the moment you are ushered into the lobby by the impeccably presented staff, a sparkling centrepiece – the gleaming fronds of the ‘Forest of Lights’ – transports guests into new levels of splendour. None of this feels unnecessarily ostentatious, however – no mean feat in a city where opulence reigns supreme. An air of understated calm and serenity pervades the hotel, from the cocoon-like relaxation pods in the blissful spa to the ambient shades of sand and aquamarine in the spacious rooms and suites, reflecting the shimmer of the gulf waters on the horizon.
