Jumeirah Muscat Bay is one of Oman’s newest resort hotels. Set between the dramatic Al Hajar mountains and the sparkling Arabian Sea, guests are presented with a serene retreat with sea views from every room, suite and villa. This magnificent resort also boasts Sanctuary Villa and Summerhouse accommodation options as part of the “Exclusive Collection”, which includes private beach access as well as access to the Premium Club Lounge, butler service, and much more besides.
As well as the breathtaking nature in Muscat to enjoy, there are numerous resort facilities to take advantage of too. Those seeking an active escape can perfect their swing on the tennis court or take a dip in one of three distinct swimming pools, including adults only and family. For a more relaxing break, Jumeirah Muscat Bay embraces “a new approach to holistic wellbeing” with Talise Fitness and the Talise Spa.
A stay at this luxurious Oman resort also allows you to indulge in exceptional dining experiences to suit all tastes. Choose from rooftop dining or beachfront dining, plus an international show kitchen offers stunning views over the Gulf of Oman. There are Mediterranean dishes to savour, fresh seafood and local delicacies to enjoy and so much more.
The sprawling whitewashed complex of Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa, Mallorca, is staggered across a picturesque hilltop overlooking the beautiful Balearic Sea and the serrated peaks of the Tramuntana Mountains. The luxurious five-star resort affords spectacular views from almost all of its outdoor spaces and is set in an area where spending time in the great outdoors is almost an obligatory requirement.
Jumeirah Hotels’ only Mediterranean offering is a mere half-hour drive from Palma de Mallorca International Airport so getting into the thick of it is no problem – if you want to visit the cathedral, pretty Portixol or the shops of the capital then it’s easy to do so. And visit them you should, but why spend time in the bustling resorts of the south when you have the space of the Tramuntana on your doorstep? Avid cyclists and hikers flock to the region to conquer its many hills and valleys, but there are plenty of areas where you’ll feel like the only one around – because you are.
Amid all this natural beauty, Jumeirah Port Soller offers a refreshing base to unwind and relax. It’s decorated in soothing neutral tones, there’s a magnificent spa (you can view the mountains from inside the sauna) and the staff are truly wonderful – neither overbearing nor aloof.
Brand new to the Madinat Jumeirah complex, Madinat Jumeirah Al Naseem is the latest luxury opening that offers a refreshing departure from the flashy opulence of other Dubai hotels. This low-rise resort is decorated in neutral colours and natural materials like stone and wood, and beachy shades of blue and white that reflect the sea that’s right on the doorstep – ‘al naseem’ means sea breeze in Arabic.
Inside, rooms are beautifully outfitted in the same soothing tones as the rest of the resort, with sumptuous furnishings that beckon sleep and large terraces that provide additional space and an indoor-outdoor living area that’s ideal for relaxing with a drink at the end of a long day of doing not very much. Outside, the resort sits on an immaculate stretch of private beach, with sea-facing gardens designed by acclaimed architect Bill Bensley. This includes three pools (one adults-only), lots of hanging chairs for chilling out in and palm trees that line the canal-like waterways.
One of the benefits of staying at Al Naseem is the ability to use the facilities of the wider Madinat Jumeirah complex, which includes fitness facilities to rival the best gyms in the world, one of the city’s largest spas, tennis courts and over 60 restaurants.
Completely redecorated in 2015, Dar Al Masyaf is the Madinat Jumeirah’s peaceful and tranquil haven, located just steps away from Dubai’s longest stretch of private beach. Here 683 luxury rooms and suites are set in pretty summerhouses and courtyards amongst lush green gardens and sea waterways offering guests the finest luxury accommodation in serene surroundings.
Each summerhouse has its own typical Arabian-style majilis living room which provides the perfect place to sip on a sundowner before boarding a traditional abra boat to the main complex where there are over 60 delectable restaurants, bars and lounges to choose from.
If you’d prefer to stay in your summerhouse and take in the views of the Gulf or the gardens, it’s no problem at all – your own private butler is on hand 24/7 to bring you whatever you want, whenever you need it.
At the heart of the Madinat Jumeirah Resort you’ll find Mina A’Salam, a charming and elegant harbourside boutique style hotel with 292 luxury rooms and suites.
Meaning ‘Harbour of Peace’, Mina A’Salam is the main entry point from which the stunning sea waterways and intricate pathways wind their way to all corners of the resort, leading to the 60 world-class restaurants, bars and lounges as well as the award-winning Talise Spa and the authentic souk with its 95 stalls and shops.
The spacious rooms are all decorated with Arabian accents and dark woods complemented by dusky pinks and deep golden fabrics, giving the feeling of old Arabian opulence, and all offer views across the sparkling Gulf below.
Designed in the style of a sheik’s summer residence, Madinat Jumeirah Al Qasr is the jewel in the Madinat Jumeriah crown; even the name Al Qasr translates as ‘the palace’, and a stay here is sure to make you feel like royalty.
Upon arriving along a sweeping tree-lined avenue sculptured with Arabian horses, the dusky hues of this towering hotel will take your breath away, whilst inside the sumptuous interiors reflect the old days of Arabia to create a haven of opulence and luxury.
The 294 spacious rooms offer sublime views across the crystal clear Gulf or over the perfectly manicured gardens, and the property is just a stone’s throw away from the Madinat Jumeirah complex’s facilities including over 60 restaurants, bars and lounges serving up the finest international cuisine. If you’re looking for a luxurious break that’s fit for a king or queen, the search is most definitely over.
Just 15 kilometres from the city centre, the striking wave-like design of Jumeirah Beach Hotel rises dramatically above the water on the shore of the Arabian Gulf to reveal one of Dubai’s most stunning and recognisable buildings, with the blue-plated glass stylishly reflecting the sapphire blue ocean below.
Each of the 619 elegant rooms, suites and villas are luxuriously furnished and offer unbeatable views across the Gulf – and with an array of leisure facilities and activities available including unlimited access to Wild Wadi Waterpark, there’s something at Jumeirah Beach Hotel for all the family.
Not only that, but with a staggering 21 restaurants and bars, private beach access, six swimming pools and the dedicated yet discreet service you would expect from a five star resort, Jumeirah Beach Hotel is the ultimate luxury family lifestyle destination.
One of the most iconic and instantly recognisable hotels in the world, the shimmering sail of the Burj Al Arab, the world’s ‘only seven-star hotel’ soars to a height of 321 metres, dominating the Dubai coastline from its private island just off Jumeirah Beach. The visually spectacular hotel unfurls like a billowing sail across the skyline, giving all who stay within its 24-karat gold walls the chance to feel like a sheikh in their own palace.
Make the short journey across the private, curving bridge and enter into the impressive atrium lobby, which towers some 600 feet above you. This is a most extraordinary hotel and where better to experience excess and lavish luxury on such a grand scale than in the adult’s playground of Dubai? Your room isn’t just a room, it’s a duplex suite, with floor to ceiling windows to allow perfect vistas of those Arabian Gulf views. Mosaic bathrooms, 14-option pillow menus, Hermes toiletries and impeccable service come as standard.
The restaurants too are typically top notch, from contemporary European cuisine served at Al Muntaha to the 12 live cooking stations at Japanese restaurant, Junsui. If you feel like arriving in style, the hotel has its own fleet of chauffeur driven BMWs and Rolls-Royces, with one of the most incredible helipads if you’d really like to make an entrance.
