All of the hotels mentioned has bars.
It's definitely hot in August, but staying a few nights in one of the 5 star resorts is a lovely treat, as they will have a chilled pool and lovely amenities.
The Armani Hotel is really nice with most restaurants having fountain views and you have access to At.mosphere bar, the highest bar in the world.
Thanks again ladies! I was a bit worried about the heat. I expect we will just have to book some pamper treatments for during the day.
Do all the resorts have bars? Some of the websites are not very clear on this matter. Also I may sound strange but I am a bit put off by this 24 hour butler service. I assume it is like room service just with a dedicated member of staff allocated to you, not someone lurking outside your door all the time!
I must admit I had not realised that there were so many fabulous places to visit.
Thanks again for your input!
Hello, my husband's celebrates his 60th birthday in August and is not able to return to the UK to celebrate. I will be coming out to see him so am wondering if you can give me any ideas on really special hotels to spend the night ?
He lives on the Palm so Atlantis etc is out. We have not ventured out of Dubai yet so maybe somewhere not too far away would be fine.
TIA
There is a new Anantara due to open at the top of Jabal Al Akhdar in Oman. Looks amazing and will be much cooler weather during August, at the top of that mountain. Just another option. xx
http://www.anantara.com/al-jabal-al-akhdar/
my suggestion are ja resorts, palm resort and Hatta fort resort.
we stayed at Hatta fort hotel recently.it was simply amazing......awesome view and a perfect break from the city.they have a private villa as well.
The Al Maha Desert resort is truly spectacular and you get to do some activities like a sunset camel ride into the desert for bubbles, early morning falconry etc.
The individual rooms with private pools are just incredible.
It really is something special. Pricey though, but well worth it for something a bit extra special.
Thanks ladies! Will look them up. May stretch to 2 nights as they sound so good!
Definitely need hotel with bar (can't celebrate without bubbles!!!)
Private pool sounds tempting!
Thanks again
There's only a handful hotels that qualify "super special" if you ask me.
1. Burj al Arab is an amazing experience. August will have resident fees, and if you stretch one night starting with lunch on the first day and afternoon tea on the second you'll have a once in a lifetime experience.
2. Al Maha Desert Resort. Only an hour away and very romantic, each suite has its own private pool with beautiful desert views.
3. Banyan Tree al Wadi (in a tented pool villa), similar to Al Maha
Above mentioned Alila Jebel Akhdar is a lovely hotel. Definitely NOT in the middle of the desert, but high up in a mountain in Oman, about 6 hrs drive from Dubai. Surroundings are gorgeous, the hotel is excellent, but (to me) not that once in a lifetime event. No liquor license, which may be a bit awkward if your celebrating a birthday.
Hello dear,
Recently I visited a place in the middle of the desert, and I was speechless. After hours of driving in the middle of nowhere, we arrived into a nice hotel called jabal al khadar. I pasted a link for you. IT IS CRAZY AWESOME!
:cool:
http://www.alilahotels.com/jabalakhdar
Make his birthday unforgettable. Prepare him a surprise would never expected. :party: :sun:
Hello, my husband's celebrates his 60th birthday in August and is not able to return to the UK to celebrate. I will be coming out to see him so am wondering if you can give me any ideas on really special hotels to spend the night ?
He lives on the Palm so Atlantis etc is out. We have not ventured out of Dubai yet so maybe somewhere not too far away would be fine.
TIA