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The golden age has returned: Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

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Dubai offers a wide range of luxury hotels but one of the most spectacular places to stay for families and couples is definitely Jumeirah Zabeel Saray located on the western wing of the iconic Palm Jumeirah. The luxury beachside resort was opened in January 2011 and invites the visitor to discover something unique and surprising. The architects (Kursat Ayback Architectural) of the property were flown in from Turkey since the vision of the ruler was to create a truly spectacular palace which was reflecting the grandeur of the Ottoman Era. Every details inspires awe and delight. The interior of the resort features hand-painted finishings, Turkish artworks and stunning murals that conjure up images of the Golden Age of the Ottoman Empire.

The hotel consists of 405 elegantly appointed guest rooms, including 42 decadent suites and 38 opulent Royal residences situated around a lagoon pool or facing the sea. This kind of accommodation boasts the ultimate luxury including private gym and butler service.

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is a destination of culinary excellence & unique nightlife venues. It boasts a diverse selection of restaurants and bars. The guest can experience six unique restaurants, a cocktail bar (Voda Bar) and a cigar lounge (C Club). Restaurants include Voi (Vietnamese), Al Nafoorah (Lebanese), Imperium (International), Lalezar (Turkish), Amala (Indian) and Plaj (Mediterranean). Recent additions to the mix include MusicHall (the famous Beirut dinner dance concept) and supperclub, a unique nightlife concept imported from Amsterdam which was only opened in June 2013 and has proven to be a great success among hotel guests and locals.

The hotel is home to the award winning Talise Ottoman Spa, one of the largest and most luxurious spas in the Middle East covering 8,000m² and boasting 42 individual treatment rooms and three Turkish hammams over two levels across the male, female and couples sections. Talise Ottoman Spa has launched The World’s Most Luxurious Spa Experience in association with Margy’s Monte Carlo. Costing AED 25,000 (Euro 5020), the treatment includes a gold chain mail mask facial designed exclusively for the resort, Rose and Argon Oil Massage, a hammam, a Milk Bath and premium champagne and caviar lunch – all within the exclusive surroundings of the mezzanine level of the spa that is reserved exclusively for the guest.

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray has been the proud recipient of a number of prestigious international awards since opening, including the World Travel Awards, Condé Nast Traveller Hot List Spa 2012 and BBC GoodFood Middle East Awards 2012. In 2013 the property has received the World Travel Awards for Leading Villa and Best Middle East Spa, the World Luxury Spa Awards for Best Luxury Resort Spa Global, a variety of Trip Advisor Awards and the Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards Best Pan-Asian and Far East Restaurant (Voi). The General Manager of the hotel is Stephan Schupbach, of Swiss nationality who brings over 25 years’ experience in international hospitality management, having worked for a number of luxury hotel companies around the world.

Personal highlights

Mission Impossible – Jumeirah Zabeel Saray made waves in the international arena with its Hollywood debut in 2010 as the location for the black tie scene in the film Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol. Make sure you check out a selection of memorabilia from the movie showcased outside the screening room.

Room with a view – All rooms, suites and Royal residences have a beautiful view – for the ultimate view from the roof of the hotel book Suite 601 located on the roof of the hotel boasting a gigantic private terrace.

Private screening room – a selection of selected movies for children and adults along with popcorn and drinks.

Visit of Talise Ottoman Spa – you feel like a royal or celebrity. Get yourself spoiled and experience one of the treatments of teh signature selection including Rain Forest Renew or Sultan’s Massage. Draw upon the healing powers of nature as well as ancient philosophies created for relaxation and wellbeing.

Al Nafoorah – delight in exquisite Arabian tra-

ditions through the sweet melodies of the live oud player. Sway to the soft unes of this Arabic instrument as you feast on authentic Lebanese delicacies. Bicycle hire for families is available to explore the resort – with cycling maps of the Palm.

Sinbads kids club – children all age can enjoy a range of supervised activities such as making crafts, music, sports and beach fun. At the beginning of 2014 a newly built indoor and outdoor kids club with splash park located at the beach front will open and ensure that younger guests of the resort enjoy the ultimate holiday experience.

Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a world-class portfolio of hotels and resorts. Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts includes Jumeirah at Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi; Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray and Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai; Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa in Kuwait; Jumeirah Bilgah Beach Hotel in Baku; Jumeirah Dhevanafushi and Jumeirah Vittaveli in the Maldives; Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel in Shanghai; Jumeirah Frankfurt in Germany; Jumeirah Grand Hotel via Veneto in Rome; Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa in Mallorca, Spain; Pera Palace Hotel Jumeirah in Istanbul; as well as Jumeirah Carlton Tower and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel in London. Jumeirah Group also runs the luxury serviced residences brand Jumeirah LivingTM; the wellness brand Talise; Jumeirah Restaurants; Wild Wadi WaterparkTM; The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management; and SiriusTM, its global loyalty programme.

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