Glamorous glittering Dubai

Sandip Hor finds that when someone mentions a glittering city, Dubai instantly strikes his mind.

It’s the second-largest city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which is driven by a never-ending desire to build icons, best described with superlatives such as tallest, largest, first, and only. Here large is the stepping stone for largest and luxurious is only a brick in the world of luxury.

It’s the haven for shopaholics, the commercial nucleus of the Gulf and hub of Emirates Airlines, which flies to almost every corner of the world from this desert city.

Obviously, the city has no shortage of hotels to accommodate the increasing number of visitors. However, among many,  the plush and glittering Taj Dubai stands out distinctly to many visitors because of its convenient location, ultramodern facilities and par excellence hospitality.

Lobby of the Taj Dubai (supplied)

The hotel is a grand fusion of extravagance, heritage, and trendiness, featuring over 3,000 exquisite pieces of art, including paintings and sculptures, elegantly displayed throughout, proclaiming its rich artistic traditions.

The Indian-themed hotel features 296 rooms and suites, each tastefully decorated with grand furnishings, offering views of either the city skyline or the Burj Khalifa Tower, the world’s tallest building.

The location in the heart of Business Bay is a plus for business travellers, while the Dubai Mall, one of the city’s top-rated shopping complexes, is only minutes away. The hotel offers regular shuttle services between the hotel and the shopping sanctuary, which features a major attraction: an indoor aquarium and an outdoor dancing fountain. The international airport is only 15 km away.

Bombay Brasserie

“Spoilt for choice” is perhaps the perfect slogan to describe the dining experience at any of the hotel's seven restaurants and bars, which entice guests with an authentic culinary journey through a diverse mix of cultures and countries. Experienced teams deliver an authentic experience through the culinary delights of each restaurant with Taj’s world-renowned service ensures a memorable meal for each and every guest. Bombay Brasserie is popular with curry lovers, while Miss Tess serves many recipes from other parts of Asia- China, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam and Japan. Breakfast is served at the Tesero, where the buffet spread includes items from the kitchens of India and China, in addition to all the other usual items, from a variety of juices, fruits, cereals, salads, cold cuts, and bakery products to sausages and eggs prepared to order.

The hotel offers numerous facilities to relax, stay fit, and shed off those extra calories gained. These include the Jiva spa, swimming pool and state-of-the-art fitness centre.

For the business-minded, the hotel is perfect for all types of meetings, conferences and banquets.

Life can be delightful when sleeping at the Taj Dubai.

More information: www.tajhotels.com

Words: Sandip Hor