Dubai / Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach

Dusky pink low-rise buildings and a pristine natural beach await 20 minutes from downtown Dubai. Glamorous even by Dubai’s elevated standards, this resplendent resort brings fresh sophistication to Jumeirah Beach. Ultra-spacious guest rooms and suites blend authentic Arabic themes with contemporary styling, all having a large balcony with dining table and opulent marble floored bathrooms featuring a silver-leaf ceiling and Murano glass pendant. Entered through a shared vestibule, most rooms are ideally set up for families. Prestigious dining destinations include the lively market-inspired Suq, Mediterranean-style dishes and Asian-influenced delicacies at Sea Fu and the lighter fare of the Shai Salon. On the sixth floor, a large glass zorb forms a focal point; views on one side overlook the Burj Khalifa and on the other, the Arabian Gulf. This is Mercury, a super-chic lounge bar and a definite entry on any ‘world’s coolest rooftop bars’ list – we’ll see you there for caviar on ice. Whilst this is Four Seasons Dubai’s coup de maitre, the hotel continues to ooze understated glamour throughout with top-notch service. Hendricks Bar offers the most extensive gin list in Dubai – sit back and gaze out the tall windows overlooking the ocean while waiting for the specialised gin bar trolley to make its way to you. For ultimate relaxation, submit mind and body to the deluxe aqua thermal journey, employing therapies which fuse desert and sea. Top tip: don’t miss the zen-like Spa Garden. Cool off in one of two freeform swimming pools set amidst the palms and surrounded by super-cabanas with private sun terrace, bathroom, showers and a flat-screen television. There are night time gatherings by the fire feature on the beach and an action-packed activities calendar for children.