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The relatively new Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai opened in 2019, being the first Mandarin Orient property in the Middle East. With pristine views of the beach, urban architecture and chic design, this resort brings a new wave of luxury to the shores of Dubai.

It features 178 spacious rooms and 78 elegant suites, all just a stone’s throw from the water’s edge. Designed by acclaimed international designer Jeffrey Wilkes, the rooms were conceived as individual retreats on the Arabian Gulf, to evoke a sense of refined and relaxed elegance, describes as “refreshingly contemporary and wonderfully comfortable”. The bright blue and earthy colour palettes bring the outdoors in while instilling the rooms with a sense of calm.

A magnificent lobby welcomes guests on arrival with a forest of lights leading to the beach front. Fourteen bronze metal trees standing seven, eight and nine metres high – each with 900 lights – create a canopy of crystal and light that glisten and sparkle, just like the nearby ocean. The expansive space opens up onto an outdoor area comprising water features, walkways, stone bridges and teak decks creating a path to the shoreline.

Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Dubai is also home to six unrivalled F&B outlets; all noteworthy additions to Dubai’s dining scene. Portuguese celebrity chef José Avillez takes diners on an authentic journey through Portugal with his vibrant menu at Tasca, while at Warayaki-style Japanese steakhouse Netsu, Australian-born chef Ross Shonhan leads the way with authentic Japanese cuisine in a dramatic setting.

The Bay, a brasserie-style ground-floor restaurant with show-kitchens and family-friendly menus; the relaxing and elegant Noor Lounge, which opens around the clock, serves guests a delightful assortment of teas, coffees and light refreshments. The Mandarin Cake Shop is a destination in its own right thanks to its freshly baked bespoke cakes, photogenic patisseries and authentic Arabic sweets. For those who prefer al fresco dining, Sun Vibe is a laidback spot to catch a bite poolside.