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Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Five-bedroom Royal Suite DUBAI COMING SOON

It’s fair to say that Jumeirah practically owns this stretch of coastline — both literally and metaphorically. Not only does the brand actually control this prime beachfront real estate, but it’s been transforming the shoreline for years. From the island that Burj Al Arab sits on and the iconic Palm Islands just up the coast, to the 13 Jumeirah properties in Dubai (and 30 worldwide), no brand has shaped a city quite like Jumeirah has shaped Dubai. Now, Jumeirah’s reach is set to extend even further when Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab opens on March 14. If Burj Al Arab is the elegant, gold-dripping relative everyone can’t stop talking about, and Jumeirah Beach Hotel represents the younger generation, then Marsa Al Arab is the sleek, cooler cousin. That said, the family resemblance is unmistakable: The nautical gene has been carried over from the Burj Al Arab’s majestic sailboat design and Jumeirah Beach Hotel’s wave-inspired structure. For Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, architect Shaun Killa drew inspiration from a futuristic yacht moving through the waters — not unlike the ones bobbing in the hotel’s private 82-berth superyacht marina. The maritime theme fl ows into the interiors, with a palette inspired by striking sunsets: marble-clad surfaces, organic wood accents and handcrafted silk carpets in golden-hour hues. While the style is more subdued, Jumeirah’s signature hospitality remains front and center, with 11 restaurants, four bars and the three-story Talise Spa o ff ering bespoke treatments and holistic therapies. The Five-bedroom Royal Suite is anything but understated. Spanning over 11,250 sq ft (including a nearly 5,000-sq-ft terrace), it features 180° views from the Burj Al Arab to the Burj Khalifa. With a private gym, treatment room and marble bathrooms, every detail is curated to perfection — right down to a vinyl record player and complimentary Bentley transfers. Price on request. Contact maareservations@jumeirah.com, +971 4 540 8888, jumeirah.com

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