Elite Traveler Winter 2020

One&Only The Palm, Two-bedroomBeachfront Villa DUBAI, UAE There are parts of The Palm Jumeirah that can feel intensely busy, but One&Only The Palm has found a patch of solace on its West Crescent. With just 64 guest rooms, 27 suites and four villas, it is as intimate as it is exclusive. Andalusian architecture is blended with Arabian details to make for one of Dubai’s most enchanting hotel atmospheres. The Two-bedroom Beachfront Villa offers the next level of privacy, with 3,498 sq ft of space at Dubai’s most coveted address. The terrace has gorgeous views of the Arabian Gulf, which are best enjoyed from the temperature- controlled private pool. Alex Martin Best feature A majlis -style space for entertaining friends From $10,000 per night. Contact Roshan Wickramarathnage, reservations manager, reservations@oneandonlythepalm.com, +971 444 010 10, oneandonlyresorts.com

The Bulgari Resort Dubai, The Bulgari Villa DUBAI, UAE

The Bulgari Resort Dubai, found on the seahorse-shaped Jumeirah Bay Island, brings a taste of the Mediterranean to the Middle East. Designed by lauded Italian architects Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel, the hotel’s facade looks like giant layers of coral. The Bulgari Villa checks every single box: three grandiose bedrooms, living room, kitchen, swanky 14-person dining space, private cinema, hammam and indoor hydromassage. The outside space is almost as big as the inside — there is an expansive, lush garden that is just calling you to spend days lounging in the sun before cooling off in the oval-shaped swimming pool, and there’s a decked terrace for cocktails. Samantha Coles Best feature Huge garden and private home cinema From $3,300 per night. Contact Pep Lozano, general manager, dubai@bulgarihotels.com, +971 477 755 55, bulgarihotels.com

Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Royal Two- bedroom Suite DUBAI, UAE Needing little introduction, the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is one of the world’s most famous accommodations thanks to the frankly bonkers list of amenities: a fleet of Rolls-Royces, 24-carat gold iPads in guest rooms, a seawater aquarium, and a helipad that seemingly floats 700 ft above ground (you might recognize it: Roger Federer and Andre Agassi played tennis on it in 2005). The Royal Two-bedroom Suite is an absolute riot of color and downright decadence. Take the suite’s private elevator up to the 25th floor, where you’ll be greeted by the grand staircase that connects the suite’s two levels. Within its 8,400 sq ft of space, find two palatial master bedrooms (each with a Jacuzzi), dining room for 12, cinema, library, lounge, living room and bar that will be stocked with all your favorites. There is 24-hour concierge and butler service; the suite has a separate staff entrance and private butler’s kitchen. Samantha Coles Best feature Majlis -style lounge From $9,000 per night. Contact Scott Murray, general manager, baainfo@jumeirah.com, +971 430 177 77, jumeirah.com