The Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah is a unique hotel located in the iconic Palm Tree in Dubai, a sophisticated combination of classic luxury and European charm with impeccable service. Top-notch cuisine, grand suites with sea views and relaxing moments by the pool or in the grand spa provide an innovative experience.
The path from the city to the resort is a pleasant walk where we discover the different facets of the city of Dubai. Behind us are the skyscrapers and little by little the movement calms down, until we enter the palm tree and it seems that suddenly we are in another reality. Palm Jumeirah is one of the city’s best-known attractions. It is formed by a set of artificial islands in the shape of a palm tree with 17 branches and a semicircle that functions as a breakwater. We pass majestic buildings, true symbols of the city, and when the sea appears before us our rhythm also drops and we enter this more relaxed wave.
The Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah provides a break from the busy modern metropolis, without ever neglecting the excellent service and magnificent decoration of the lobby. A panoramic elevator takes us to the top floor where our Suite The Pearl Club is located, a divine space measuring 160 square meters, elegantly discreet and decorated in soft tones, with hall, living and dining room, bar, kitchen, closet, private balcony with views of the Persian Gulf and the city skyline (where we watched unforgettable sunsets), marble bathtub with built-in TV, a king size bed with a pillow menu with different features and optional heating and access to the exclusive The Pearl Club.
The Pearl Club is a private club with exclusive privileges – from all-day dining, including à la carte continental breakfast, afternoon tea, as well as drinks and snacks. For an added touch of opulence, the Waldorf Astoria suite also offers transfers in an exclusive Bentley Mulsanne, available for services around the Palm Jumeirah area, Dubai Marina, JBR, Burj Al Arab, Souk Madinat Jumeirah and Mall of the Emirates.
The peaceful days are spent in the main lagoon-shaped pool, with walks on the private beach or in the spa, which is a must-visit. The Waldorf Astoria Spa is a luxurious haven of total tranquility with over 3200 square meters, a wide range of hydrotherapy facilities, thermal relaxation rooms and more than 50 face and body treatments. The spa’s elegant spherical shape represents the ongoing cycle and journey towards wellness, with inspiration from local rituals and traditional practices from exotic places around the world. We had the pleasure of having a relaxing massage for two in the VIP Suite, a large private space that includes a treatment, relaxation area, thermal bath, shower and even a dry and steam sauna, all in maximum privacy. A unique experience that made our stay even more special!
After a well-spent afternoon at the spa, there’s nothing like taking advantage of the hotel’s varied gastronomic offerings, any of which guarantee excellent moments at the table. The Social by Chef Carmine Faravolo restaurant, awarded by Gault & Millau 2024, transports us directly to Italy, where authentic flavors shine, recreated in an elegant and fun way, in which the chef prepares Tiramisú directly at our table, an experience incredible and unique! But we can also head to Southeast Asia with a visit to LAO, which creatively combines traditional dishes that are essentially comfort food, the best of Asian home cooking but carefully served in a relaxed outdoor atmosphere with live music. The Mezzerie restaurant is ideal for families because in its extensive buffet you are sure to find delicacies that satisfy palates of all ages and every day there are different dishes to try! For lighter meals by the pool, Palm Avenue offers a California-inspired comfort food menu including tacos, quesadillas and even a Hawaiian vanilla pannacotta!
Overall, our stay at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah was a memorable and relaxing experience. It will be missed and promises future visits – for the atmosphere, the hospitality of the entire team and the memorable experiences they provide for those who visit. It is hotels like this that make our trips become unique pages in this great book.
By Carla Branco
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