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Dubai

Future City

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Dubai operates on a scale that renders most cities modest by comparison. The Burj Khalifa pierces the sky at 828 meters, artificial islands reshape the coastline, and indoor ski slopes coexist with desert dunes thirty minutes away. Yet beyond the spectacle, a quieter city emerges in the Al Fahidi quarter, the gold souk, and the creek where abra boats cross as they have for decades.

We also arrange Atlantis The Royal and Bulgari Resort, and the Museum of the Future, the Dubai Fountain, and the walk along the Marina.

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Luxury Seekers · Architecture Enthusiasts · Families · Couples

Dubai, Future City
Plate IDubai. Courtesy of Anantara The World Islands Dubai
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The Stay

Architectural statements and desert retreats.

Jumeirah Al Naseem

The most refined of the Madinat Jumeirah collection, with direct beach and Burj Al Arab views.

  • Burj Al Arab views
  • Private beach
  • Turtle rehabilitation

One&Only The Palm

A manor house aesthetic on the Palm Jumeirah crescent.

  • Guerlain spa
  • STAY restaurant
  • Adult-oriented

Al Maha Desert Resort

A Luxury Collection retreat in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.

  • Desert immersion
  • Private pools
  • Wildlife drives
02
The Palate

Where the world comes to dine under one skyline.

  • 01Dinner at Ossiano (underwater dining at Atlantis)
  • 02Al Fahidi heritage food tour
  • 03Friday brunch at Zuma
  • 04Desert barbecue under the stars at Al Maha
03
The Stillness

Finding silence in the city of superlatives.

  • 01Sunrise balloon flight over the desert
  • 02Abra crossing at dawn on Dubai Creek
  • 03Empty Beach at Al Maha before the heat
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