Few hotels are able to embody the essence of a city in the way that the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira captures the spirit of Dubai. There are, of course, the numerous, terraced, sea-view suites (the smallest with 120sq m of space and the largest with well over 800sq m), each carefully curated with a calming palette of colours so not to distract from the sparkling Arabian Gulf waters – and the city views on the other side aren’t bad either. There’s a sprawling spa with a range of wellness journeys ranging from deeply relaxing hour-long treatments to three-day programmes to revive your physical and mental wellbeing, as well as an exclusive Fitness Club, which is considered among the best in the Middle East thanks to its well-selected experts and trainers. Add in a delightful Michelin-starred chef at the on-site restaurant and the indulgence is complete – in one of the world’s signature glam-forward cities, the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira is a star.

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