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Your Dubai Address

The city of gold is split into two distinct areas, Uptown and Downtown, each of which has its own sparkling treats for those who stay there...

Downtown Duabi

When it comes to finding your perfect address in Dubai, you first need to make one key decision: will you stay Uptown or Downtown?

Downtown Dubai’s world-class attractions place you in the very thick of things - its centrepiece is without doubt the magnificent Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building (and home to the fashionable Armani Hotel Dubai, At.mosphere and At the Top, Burj Khalifa observatory), while below it the area virtually glitters with its groomed promenades, The Dubai Mall (a shopper’s paradise with 1,200 shops) and the dancing Dubai Fountain. When it comes to where to rest your head, four stylish hotels top the chart: The Address Downtown Dubai, The Address Dubai Mall and The Palace – The Old Town, plus Armani Hotel Dubai.

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Dubai’s Uptown district, meanwhile, marries skyscrapers and sea with its man-made Dubai Marina where yachts bob in the immaculate harbour. A popular destination for Dubai residents, you can make like a local by strolling around its waters, stopping off at myriad cafés (and Dubai Marina Yacht Club), heading to the nearby beach, and seeking respite from the sun in The Address Dubai Marina – a fine spot to take in afternoon tea, laze by its standout pool with light bites and, by evening, savour international fare with views across the shimmering waters and bright city lights.

Once you’ve made up your mind where to stay, there’s a whole host of activities, restaurants, spas and sights at your fingertips: turn the page to find out just where to go and what to do...

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Live it up this summer Reserve a room at one of The Address Hotels + Resorts, Armani Hotel Dubai, Al Manzil Hotel or Qamardeen Hotel this summer and you’ll be handed fast-track passes to the city’s most exciting, family-friendly attractions. What’s more, the longer you stay, the more you can do: a threenight break earns you passes to the Dubai Ice Rink or Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and a trip to SEGA Republic. Add one more night to your trip and you can add KidZania® to the list – and if that’s not enough, a five-night stay brings all of the above, plus a trip up Burj Khalifa. Valid from 15 May 2012 to 15 September 2012, there’s no better way to live it up this summer. Visit liveitupsummer.com for details and theaddress.com for hotel bookings.

Taste of the Town

Whether you’re Up- or Downtown try these top 10 pursuits for a first-rate experience…

1. Snap the sprawling city sights from the heights of At the Top, Burj Khalifa.

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Feed penguins (yes, really!) at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo.

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Watch water dance to music at The Dubai Fountain – we’ve never seen a show quite like it before.

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Go for a stylish pampering experience at Armani/SPA – it’s sublime.

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Go disco skating on an Olympic-sized Dubai Ice Rink at The Dubai Mall. Excellent fun, whatever your age!

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Fashion fans simply must dine or sup at Armani Hotel Dubai – designed by Georgio Armani himself.

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Enjoy a giant shopping trip at The Dubai Mall.

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Hire a boat or take a cruise from the Dubai Marina Yacht Club.

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Learn the Sport of Kings with a polo lesson at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club.

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Tee off at the Montgomerie Dubai’s championship golf course – the 656-yard 18th hole will put your handicap to the test.

Hot Spots by Numbers

662 The size in yards of The Address Montgomerie Dubai’s floodlit 9-hole par 3 Academy golf course.

828 The height in metres of the magnificent Burj Khalifa.

1,200 The amount of shops you can peruse in The Dubai Mall – wear your walking shoes!

33,000 The number of slippery species swimming in Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo.

The Address Downtown Dubai T: +971 4 436 8888 E: downtowndubai@theaddress.com

Inside look You’ll be spoilt for choice on how to spend your time at The Address Downtown Dubai. The 63-storey hotel takes pride of place in Downtown Dubai – a place where big is beautiful: The Dubai Mall, the biggest shopping mall on the planet, is a stone’s throw away (shopaholics’ jaws will drop at its 1,200 outlets). Then there’s the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa – make a beeline for its viewing platform and snap the city sights. Stay put inside the hotel, meanwhile, and you can take a soak in its infinity pool, treat yourself to a treatment in its spa or dine in style in one of seven eateries.

Live it up To feel every inch the celebrity, reserve a Club Premier or Club Grand room – airport transfer in a limousine, 24-hour concierge and a Club Lounge with on-tap treats all come as standard for Clublevel guests.

Before you leave…

Savour a glass of something cool in the hotel’s new Cigar Lounge – a go-to for the city’s ‘in’ crowd with its al fresco seating and views of Burj Khalifa.

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The Address Dubai Mall T: +971 4 438 8888 E: dubaimall@theaddress.com

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Fashion followers will be in their element at The Address Dubai Mall – the luxurious five-star venue gives you direct access to the impressive Dubai Mall, home to virtually every designer brand under the sun as well as the eye-widening Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo (a sure-fire way to keep little ones quiet). When you’re not shopping til you drop or sampling the mall’s myriad eateries, The Address Dubai Mall makes a seriously stylish hangout: seek retreat from the shopping crowds with a dip in its spectacular 36-metre pool, soak up the Arabian sun on its sprawling deck, and savour international bites at its poolside eatery Cabana.

Fond of the five-star treatment? Request one of the hotel’s personal fashion advisors who will take you on a shopping trip like no other around the huge Dubai Mall – and help you bag a to-die-for wardrobe in the process.

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Before you leave…

Regain a sense of calm at The Spa at The Address Dubai Mall. Here, both men and women can take their pick from an arm-length treatment menu (think soothing facials, cleansing body wraps and invigorating body scrubs) before relaxing in its sauna and steam rooms. Bliss.

The Palace – The Old Town T: +971 4 428 7888 E: info@thepalace-dubai.com

Inside look From its soaring stone archway to its palm-flanked water features and imposing pillars, arrivals here make you feel as though you’re approaching a Middle Eastern palace. Set foot inside and the palatial feel continues with charming Arabic touches (dark wood panelling, Moroccan lanterns, richly-hued furnishings). Outside, fauna-filled gardens and a cabana-flanked pool add to the illusion that you’re roaming a private royal residence. The Spa at The Palace – The Old Town really is a must-try while you’re here, not least for its indulgent treatments but also for its beautiful rooms and hammam tables. At night, you can

feast like a king in one of the hotel’s first-class eateries (see Eating Out) – try the award-winning Argentinian restaurant Asado and sink your teeth into fine cuts of South American steak.

Live it up For a stay of royal proportions, there is no grander spot than the Imperial Suite: 500 square metres decked out in luscious Arabic interiors.

Before you leave…

For an ‘Arabian Nights’ experience, go to the Ewaan lounge and relax beneath a tented cabana with exotic shisha – magical.

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The Address Montgomerie Dubai T: +971 4 390 5600 E: montgomerie@theaddress.com

Inside look For an intimate retreat that doesn’t scrimp on five-star style, The Address Montgomerie Dubai should be your first port of call: its stately white façade may look grandiose but it gives way to just 21 hotel rooms, making it the most handsome boutique spot in town. Set in the generous grounds of one of the UAE’s top golf courses, you’ll be privy to pea-green fairways and shimmering lakes. In fact, whether you’re a golfer or not, you can’t fail to admire the 18-hole Colin Montgomerie-designed championship course – and if the sight of all those greens doesn’t inspire you to tee off (though with its 81 bunkers and 14 lakes, we doubt it), the Thaithemed Angsana Spa is sure to entice you.

Live it up The Executive Suite is the ultimate space in which to relax. Its four private balconies are a real highlight – each comes with golf course views.

Before you leave…

If you’re in town on Friday you’re in for a culinary treat: Nineteen hosts an à la carte brunch – a delightfully indulgent way to spend a long lunch.

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The Address Dubai Marina T: +971 4 436 7777 E: dubaimarina@theaddress.com

Inside look Few hotels place you in the thick of the city and beside boat-bobbing waters – yet The Address Dubai Marina manages to do just that. Its modern rooms and sun-licked infinity pool (find it on the fourth floor) are the best spots from which to view the famous Dubai Marina and its soaring skyscrapers, while four quality dining spaces enable you to admire the scenery with a tasty bite or beverage. Those with a sweet tooth won’t be able to resist afternoon tea at Kambaa, where just-baked scones, naughty-but-nice pastries and gourmet sandwiches (along with global teas) top the menu. In the mood for some retail therapy?

The hotel’s direct connection to Dubai Marina Mall

means you’ll have high street brands, cool cafés and a luxury cinema at your fingertips.

Live it up Gold accents, floor-to-ceiling windows and three bedrooms – The Presidential Suite is a truly opulent space from which to be dazzled by the bright lights of Dubai Marina. But its taste for the extravagant doesn’t stop there – it comes with a Jacuzzi too.

Before you leave…

Take advantage of your sea-drenched surrounds by setting sail around the Marina. Ask your concierge how you can charter a boat or yacht, and put your sea legs to the test.

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Armani Hotel Dubai T: +971 4 888 3888 E: info@armanihotels.com

eateries (see Eating Out) – among them the caramel-hued Armani/Ristorante where you can savour the fare of Tuscany in a first-class setting.

Despite Burj Khalifa’s cylindrical shape, there’s space enough for a wish-bone-shaped swimming pool – a great place to escape the city below.

Decked out with sleek sun-loungers in the hotel’s signature grey, outdoor pools don’t get much cooler than this…

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From the moment you arrive at the world-famous Burj Khalifa you know you’re in for something special – and its only resident hotel, the sublimely elegant Armani Hotel Dubai, is a case in point.

Whether you’re a slave to design or not, it’s impossible not to be impressed by the sleek and sophisticated interiors created by Giorgio Armani: every space is impeccably stylish, from the lobby’s neck-craningly high ceiling to each of the 160 guest rooms (bathrooms come packed with Armani-branded goodies) and its acclaimed

Want to go all out? How about a suite that takes up the entire 39th floor? The Armani Dubai Suite is a sublime example of Georgio Armani’s handiwork and brings with it arguably the city’s best views.

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Before you leave…

Armani/SPA is a must-try: its minimalist style will make you feel as though you’ve entered a futuristic world – and if its peace-inducing treatments don’t send you into a state of bliss, the aroma of its bespoke jasmine and jade oils most certainly will.

Al Manzil Hotel

T: + 971 4 428 5888 E: reservationsalmanzil@southernsun.ae

Inside look Modern-day style and Arabic traditions combine at Al Manzil, where you’ll find all the mod cons a 21stcentury traveller could wish for, married with the stellar service for which Dubai is famed. Make the most of the hotel’s old-meets-new style by relaxing amidst its comforting décor (each room is a show of spice-toned furnishings); savouring shisha in its idyllic Arabian Courtyard or dining at one of the hotel’s eateries – its newest addition, Parisian café The Boulevard, is a prime setting for peoplewatching. And if you do want to leave the hotel, a free shuttle service will whisk you to The Dubai Mall or Jumeirah Beach Park – perfect for picnicking.

Live it up Al Manzil’s Burj View Suite is the best place from which to survey the architectural marvel. (Tear yourself away for just long enough to enjoy a big bubble bath in the suite’s vast tub.)

Before you leave…

Foodies won’t want to miss an evening at the hotel’s Conservatory restaurant – you can chat to the chefs and request personalised dishes.

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Qamardeen Hotel

T: +971 4 428 6888 E: reservationsqamardeen@southernsun.ae

Inside look The sand-hued façade and tall archways of the Qamardeen Hotel sets the tone for a classic Arabic hotel with bags of style. As well as its gorgeous boudoirs, the hotel’s outdoor pool is a real highlight with its spacious deck (a sun-worshipper’s haven) and all-day dining terrace – work up an appetite with a few lengths then tuck into delicious snacks.

What’s more, the pool’s temperature-controlled water means you’re guaranteed a cool dip when the city’s heating up. When it comes to lunch and dinner, the hotel serves up a delicious duo to guests: the Lobby Lounge is the place to sip coffee in a trendy, gloss-white setting, while the apricothued Esca restaurant is all about Italian fare (its 10

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homemade pizzas and pastas are lip-smackingly good) – just save space for dessert, they’re too good to resist.

Live it up The Deluxe Suite is dripping in luxurious touches, among them a fabulous patio where you can reflect on the day’s adventures as you peer across the hotel pool. And for those who really don’t want to lift a finger, there’s a butler’s kitchen.

Before you leave…

Wander to the adjoining Dukkan Qamardeen for a shop in a traditional souk – it’s chock full of treasures and gift-buying opportunities.

Nuran Serviced Residences T: +971 4 423 8877 E: reservations@nuran.com

Inside look Nuran Serviced Residences will have you feeling right at home in no time: fully-furnished and jam-packed with creature comforts (plus a fullyequipped kitchen and washing services), there’s nothing more you could want for. Nuran Marina Residences will place you footsteps away from Dubai Marina, while Nuran Greens Serviced Residences puts you amid manicured greens that the whole family will love. Whichever location tickles your fancy, the Residences’ luxe interiors feature the finest of finishes – rooms are showhome perfect with mink and creamy latte tones, touch-me fabrics and quality appliances (you’ll be fighting for the remote of the entertainment centre) – while its leisure facilities ensure you won’t

be short on things to do. Splash in the pools, work out in the gyms, soak in the Jacuzzis and, at the Greens, shoot some hoops on the basketball court.

Live it up For the crème de la crème of the Nuran Serviced Residences, stake a claim on a three-bed Premier Apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows, balcony and luxe trimmings – you won’t want to leave.

Before you leave…

Nuran Marina guests should visit the Dubai Marina Yacht Club, sip a cool drink on its wood-decked terrace and lust after the gleaming yachts. In the Greens, meanwhile, get a taste of the high life with a spin around the city in its resident limousine.

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Stay Longer, Do More… Activities Whether you’re staying Uptown or Downtown, there’s a world of pursuits at your fingertips…

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Go sightseeing It’s for good reason that Downtown Dubai is otherwise known as the ‘Centre of Now’ – it’s home to some of city’s best bits, including one impossible-to-miss structure – you guessed it – Burj Khalifa. Take your camera to the city’s trademark man-made structure, stand at its foot, crane your neck and take in all 828 metres of its glistening façade. If you don’t suffer from vertigo there’s a way to get even closer to the architectural wonder: make a beeline for At the Top, Burj Khalifa – on the 124th floor – and, rather 12

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than dangle from its heights as Tom Cruise did in Mission Impossible 4, step out on to the cylindrical tower’s observation deck. If the super-quick lift ride doesn’t impress you, the endless vistas of sand, skyscrapers and sea most certainly will.

Back on ground level, the nearby Dubai Mall isn’t just home to a mindboggling array of shops, but also an other-worldly display of aquatic life: Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. Here you’ll find everything from zig-zagging tiger sharks to mammoth sting rays and all kinds of weird and wonderful fish you’re unlikely to have laid eyes on

before (the 10 million litre tank is home to more than 33,000 creatures). Children of all ages (and adults too) can stare wide-eyed at the slippery species through the viewing panel. But if you’re keen for a closer look, head to Level 2 and take a turn around Underwater Zoo where you’ll be agog at its trio of zones: visit Rainforest for furrier additions like otters and water rats (watch out for prickly piranhas, too); Rocky Shore for doe-eyed seals and penguins (a favourite with kids); and Living Ocean where the mystically-named sea dragons and moray eels swim.

Shop til you drop SEGA Republic

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Is there a better destination in the world to shop than Dubai? We don’t think so. After all, Downtown Dubai is home to the famous Dubai Mall where our only advice is to wear comfortable shoes: you’ll be strolling across 12 million square feet and perusing over 1,000 shops. If you find the prospect overwhelming, fear not: The Dubai Mall comes in cleverly-designed zones, so you can pick the one that appeals to you (and your wallet) the most.

Designer brand fans will love the Fashion Avenue – a label-loaded avenue that’s home to the likes of Chloé, Oscar de la Renta, Georgio Armani and Sonia Rykiel. If it’s department stores you prefer, the mall is home to the likes of Bloomingdales, Hamleys (with thousands of toys and intermittent music and magic shows, you won’t be able to keep kids away) and a Gold Souk for the magpies among you – it’s a real-life treasure trove of jewels.

If you believe all good things come in small packages, shop next at the Dubai Marina Mall in Uptown Dubai. Overlooking Dubai Marina, it’s home to a bunch of high street brands (Mango, H&M, and Reiss among them) as well as cool cafés – those with a bigger appetite should try Zafran, an Indian eatery with a water-facing terrace and modern cuisine. Kids won’t be left out here either – a little train choo-choos its way through the mall at regular intervals, so hop aboard – they’ll be grinning from ear to ear.

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Be a sport For fun in the sun, Uptown Dubai is the place to be – just decide whether you want to stay on dry land or take to the sea… For the former, The Address Montgomerie Dubai is a first-rate golf course in a spectacular setting. Its 18 holes stretch across 265 acres of rolling emerald greens, interrupted only by glistening water features (14 lakes in total) and the imposing hotel, which appears like a white mansion on the horizon. If it sounds picture perfect, it is. Skilled golfers will still find challenges aplenty – look out for the hand-shaped bunker on hole 17 along with a mammoth 656-yard 18th hole.

Beginners, meanwhile, will be in good hands at The Academy by Troon Golf (home to a state-of-the-art swing studio) where a coach can take you through the basics and help you improve your swing and strategy. You’ll be hitting a hole-in-one in no time.

If sailing is more your style, The Address Dubai Marina concierges are on hand to help you hire a vessel from the neighbouring Dubai Marina Yacht Club. Alternatively, jump on a boat that is already equipped with an experienced crew. Start the day early with a fishing trip or, for something even more leisurely, take to The Athena Dubai – a two-level boat that can accommodate dinner cruises – a wonderful way to see the city at night.

Have family fun The Dubai Mall isn’t just a shopper’s dream but a thrill-seeker’s too – and if you’re feeling the heat outside, there’s no better place to cool off than on its Olympic-sized ice rink. Get your skates on and swish round the ice – child-sized penguin models are also on hand for kids to hold on to while they find their feet. Elsewhere, computer fans young and old will love SEGA Republic. Like everything in The Dubai Mall it comes in colossal form: a 76,000 square foot theme park dedicated to all things SEGA that will have you holding on to your seats on motion-simulator rides and spin coasters – plus more arcade games than you can imagine.

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If your kids still have energy to burn, KidZania® will keep body and mind active: the ‘edutainment’ centre allows them to play at being grown-ups and learn a few lessons along the way. Watch them dress up as doctors, painters or firefighters and play at the trade in a fun, educational way and get paid for it – in KidZos, the KidZania® currency.

And relax…

After all that shopping and sightseeing you may crave a break. Happily, then, Downtown and Uptown Dubai are home to some truly stellar spas.

You will feel the stress slip away as soon as you step inside The Address Montgomerie Dubai’s Angsana Spa. Here the heady scent of tropical flowers fills the air and its therapists come trained from Thailand (so try a Thai massage).

Make your way to the 3rd floor of The Address Dubai Marina and you’ll find soothing spa rooms that look out across the water, as well as an abundance of peace-inducing treatments that both men and women will enjoy – if you’re in a pair, why not request a couple’s treatment room?

Back in Downtown and The Spa at The Palace

– The Old Town is worth a visit for its décor alone – a beautiful show of Arabic style, decked out in gold accents. But it’s not just a pretty face – Oriental bath houses, hydro spa bath tubs and hammam tables make it stand out from the spa crowd. But why stop there? Head next door to The Spa at The Address Dubai Mall where holistic treatments take centre stage – plus its luxurious treatment rooms lead out to the hotel’s fantastic swimming pool.

The Spa at The Address Downtown Dubai is also a must-try, not least for its varied treatments (take your pick of Thai, Balinese and Hawaiian massages) but its standout Oriental Room, the setting for Thai and Shiatsu-inspired treatments.

Last but not least on our spa radar has to be Armani/SPA at the Armani Hotel Dubai – slick, cool and calm, you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into the future as you pass through its metallichued corridors. Best of all, you can choose from a trio of categories depending on how you want to feel – MU for relaxation, LIBERTA for freedom and pain relief and FLUIDITA for vitality. You’ll feel like new in no time.

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Stay Longer, Do More… Eating out

Feeling hungry? There’s no shortage of first-rate restaurants, cool cafés and hip lounges in Up- and Downtown Dubai – here’s a look at the cream of the crop…

Hukama Ember

Middle Eastern For a taste of the region in an atmospheric setting, the Arabesque environs of The Palace – The Old Town is the way to go. Here, Ewaan serves up a seemingly endless buffet, along with live cooking stations where chefs serve up great fare on the spot. Afterwards, there are few better places to relax than Ewaan Lounge – where you can make like a local and try the fruit-flavoured shisha.

Another buffet feast awaits at The Address Dubai Mall’s NA3NA3 – it’s one of the best Arabic restaurants in the city, and a favourite of Lebanese food-lovers.

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it’s located by the Burj Lake, illuminated by lanterns and with a view over the dancing Dubai Fountains (if you haven’t seen them yet, make sure you do – they’re spectacular). While its spicy Thai curries are a can’t-fail choice and its Friday Yum Cha is delectable, its fresh seafood (cooked Bangkokstyle) is a real treat – all the better savoured on its al fresco terrace.

If it’s Chinese you crave, Hukama at The Address Downtown Dubai serves up some of the best cuisine of its kind city-wide. The peking duck is a delight, while the more adventurous can wrap their lips around the likes of plump wasabi-coated prawns. Finally, Armani Hotel Dubai’s Armani/ Hashi takes you to Japan and back with its fresh fish, served against jet black and scarlet red décor – the sushi and sashimi will melt in your mouth.

European Carnivores and fish-lovers will love the contemporary grill option at At.mosphere, Burj Khalifa – not to mention the venue itself. The restaurant peers over the city from a height of 122 floors, making it the highest restaurant in the world.

Take a pew next to its floor-to-ceiling windows and you can soak up the panorama as you sink your knife into a fine cut of meat.

Another stylish city spot is The Address Dubai Mall’s Ember Grill and Lounge. Fittingly set in The Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue, its décor looks fresh from a fashion magazine while its open-plan kitchen means you can see the chef rustling up steaks and seafood. Nineteen at The Address Montgomerie Dubai takes a similar approach, with chefs on full view, and when it comes to the food

we urge you to try the rotisserie grill menu; the meats are wickedly tender.

If Italy is your favoured part of the continent, where better to savour its fare than at the Armani Hotel Dubai? Armani/Ristorante exudes chic Italian style from every corner with its creamy banquettes, light gold hues and pendant lighting, while each dish is cooked in true Tuscan style. If you prefer food on the move, pay a visit to the less formal Armani/Peck – they offer delicious takeaway picnics. However, for a less formal feed you can’t go wrong with a scrumptious pizza or pasta in the modern Esca eatery in Qamardeen Hotel.

International If you like a little bit of everything, international cuisine is the way to go. First, make for The

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Address Downtown Dubai’s Fazaris where the selection reaches almost every corner of the globe.

Another venue that puts on an eye-widening spread is The Address Dubai Marina’s Mazina – open all day, you can load your plate with Indian curries, Italian pastas, Japanese sushi or French cheese – the only question is where to start? If you’re hungry for a relaxed setting, Links and Bunkers at The Address Montgomerie Dubai will hit the spot with gastro-pub-style food (portions are generous and tasty), while the view from your table will stretch across the golf course.

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Argentina in the heart of Dubai. Wooden motifs, nostalgic pictures and live music transport you to South America in an instant – and that’s before you’ve sampled the prime cuts, each cooked on an open Parrilla grill at the restaurant’s core.

Lounges For a lounge with a view, two city hotspots should top your to-do list: Neos at The Address Downtown Dubai and At.mosphere Lounge at Burj Khalifa. The former can be found 63 floors up where panoramic windows frame the bright lights of Dubai. Couple this with trendy environs (sparkling chandeliers, silver accents and decadent furniture) and it’s a truly hip hangout. If you want to go higher still, At.mosphere will take you to the

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122nd floor where the lounge’s walnut-gloss wood finishes and luxury seating create a seriously classy setting in which to sup.

On ground level, FAI at The Palace – The Old Town marries the theme of fire and water to beautiful effect with a lakeside position offset by flickering torch lights. Bag a seat on its al fresco terrace and you can try signature drinks and Asianthemed snacks with a view of the Dubai Fountains.

If it’s Burj Khalifa you want to admire, though, The Address Downtown Dubai’s Cigar Lounge (level 13) is our pick – we love its retro theme and jazz and swing tunes.

Over in Uptown Dubai, sun-worshippers should head poolside to The Address Dubai Marina’s Shades for daytime snacks (try the mezze), while next door, popular nightspot Blends keeps hunger at bay with trendy bites like Wagyu mini burgers.

Cafés At.mosphere

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Fans of afternoon tea will be in their element at the palatial Al Bayt in The Palace – The Old Town. Take high tea in its enchanting Arabic-themed lobby, where you can spoil yourself with all manner of mini pastries and teas. At The Address Downtown Dubai’s Risala, meanwhile, you can take your pick from a Western or Eastern-style afternoon tea (both are delicious), while Karat at The Address Dubai Mall serves up authentic Arabic spreads with a tempting selection of gourmet sandwiches and scones (plus great coffee). Elsewhere, newcomer The Boulevard Café at Al Manzil Hotel is already a hit with Downtown residents for its Parisianstyle décor and position on the groomed Emaar Boulevard – sit back and watch the city rush by as you savour crêpes, tartines and French snacks.

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The Ultimate Experience

Get the most out of your stay in Dubai with our pick of things to do, whatever your mood...

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Uptown

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Hunger Bites

Sprawl out by the pool at The Address Dubai Marina and enjoy a light lunch at Shades – the mezze is a great pick.

Or, if you’re really ravenous, the international buffet at Mazina is immense.

Dry Land

Whether you’re a virtual pro or a golfer-in-themaking, The Address Montgomerie Dubai’s 18-hole course has something for you: its Academy by Troon Golf can’t fail to up your game.

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Arabian Sea

Head to The Dubai Marina Yacht Club where you can charter your own boat or, for the less experienced, hop aboard a captained vessel for a dinner cruise or deep sea fishing trip in the Gulf. Fantastic.

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Couple’s Time

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Family Fun

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Under the Sea

Spend the best part of the day trawling The Dubai Mall’s glamorous Fashion Avenue, freshen up at your luxurious hotel and spend a romantic evening dining 122 floors up in At.mosphere, Burj Khalifa.

Up in the Air

Head to the magnificent At the Top, Burj Khalifa observatory deck, a viewing platform where the whole family will stand agog as the city sights unravels before you – don’t forget your camera.

Make a beeline for The Dubai Mall where you can gaze at sharks and sting rays at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, feed penguins or even scuba dive in its 10-million litre tank.

The perfect gift for all occasions

Make dreams reality The Emaar Gift Card is the ultimate indulgence and opens up a world of shopping experience to all who receive one. From retail therapy at The Dubai Mall & Dubai Marina Mall, to a day of tranquil moments at the Spa at any of The Address Hotels + Resorts, the options are endless. Use a gift card to buy someone special a round of golf or treat a loved one to a dining experience in some of Dubai’s iconic venues including At.mosphere, Burj Khalifa.

You can also enjoy discounts and special offers at many of Dubai’s attractions such as At the Top, Burj Khalifa, KidZania, SEGA Republic, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, Dubai Ice Rink and Reel Cinemas as well as The Address Hotels + Resorts, Qamardeen Hotel & Al Manzil Hotel. Purchase your Emaar Gift Card from selected guest service desks at The Dubai Mall or Dubai Marina Mall or at The Address Hotel of your choice.

For more information and details, log on to: emaargiftcard.com or call us on +971 (0)4 4544 788

STAY IN STYle ThIS Summer Stay 3 nights & enjoy Dubai Ice Rink or Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo + SEGA Republic Stay 4 nights & enjoy Dubai Ice Rink or Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo + SEGA Republic + KidZania速 Stay 5 nights & enjoy Dubai Ice Rink or Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo + SEGA Republic + KidZania速 + At the Top, Burj Khalifa

For further information on the Armani Hotel Dubai please contact our Reservations Office on +971 4 888 3999 or your local travel agent. For bookings please visit: www.dubai.armanihotels.com | Terms and Conditions apply