Bulgari Resort Dubai Hotel

Dubai

Forming a sparkling stud at the base of Jumeirah Bay’s ear-shaped island, Bulgari Resort Dubai’s exterior is draped in a white brandy-snap lattice. The inside, bathed in warm golds and creams, is fitted out with hand-crafted Italian furniture, natural upholstery, marble surfaces and sun-catching glass. Balconies, near-palatial bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes complete its 101 rooms, while 20 butler-tended villas offer palm-lined pools. Built in 2017, the resort is thoroughly Italian, with Ciao echoing throughout and staff ever attentive to your desires. Each of the five restaurants claims its own character, from the dark decadence of Chef Sugiyama’s nine-seat Hōseki to the Yacht Club’s waterfront terrace, while two-Michelin-starred Il Ristorante - Niko Romito mimics Bulgari’s original Milan hotel.

Doubles from £1,229. 00 971 4 777 5555, bulgarihotels.com

Words by Jo Davey

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