Shangri-La Hotel Dubai stands tall at the crossroads of eloquence and architectural simplicity. The hotel is newly renovated and features a 42-story luxury experience. While Shangri-La Hotel offers high-end accommodations to everyone, it’s very popular with business travelers. Included within it are amazing leisure amenities like a luxurious rooftop pool with a swim-up bar unique to Shangri-La’s properties in a well-connected location in the city.
The Shangri-La Hotel Dubai is centrally located, and is known for its photogenic view of the pool area and evening tea with Asian-inspired flavors. The metro station is walking distance and public transit is very accessible, which provides guests with cafés, restaurants, mini marts, in addition to other major attractions to enjoy. Some of the major attractions include the Dubai Mall and World Trade Center. Another noteworthy mention is the fact it’s very close to the airport, making for a simple trip in or out of the hotel.
I immediately feel like royalty in the lobby of this hotel, which has giant chandeliers and gold scattered throughout. the hotel is very upscale, All in all, this five-star property has all the checkmarks to be considered a luxury experience, while still being very comfortable. More specifically, it’s grand enough so you feel like you’re experiencing luxury, but also comfortable where guests are able to have a welcoming stay in a livable space. The Shangri-La Hotel Dubai Dubai proudly boasts an atrium lobby with golden pillars, where business meetings often occur. The high energy environment can really give guests a sense of opportunity to network.
When settling into Shangri-La Hotel Dubai, you have plenty of great amenities at your fingertips. There is a variety of different pools, restaurant options, and luxurious spa services for guests to enjoy. Furthermore, there is a health center for those that need an early morning workout or someone seeking some relief from the desert heat. After getting some activity in, one is able to enjoy treatments such as the Firming Arabic Coffee Scrub; this service uses Arabian coffee ground with salt, olive stones for dehydration and by lemons to restore elasticity in the skin. The only downside was the hotel being under construction at the time of our visit, which didn’t impact our trip much. Regardless whether one gets a newly renovated room or not, views of the Arabian Sea or Burj Khalifa with a bed and breakfast to start the day will satisfy dreamers visiting this hotel.
Dreams do come true when you become a guest at the luxurious Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai. There are 490 rooms at the hotel, each with views of either Downtown Dubai or the Arabian Gulf. As was suggested in the article, some of the rooms have yet to be updated to the new design where soft carpets, padded headboards and soothing colors of gold, silver and dark wood make your room look like a hotel suite. Each room offers ample space with luxurious furnishings, floors made with plush carpeting, and stoves with good tasting food in the suit’s kitchenette. Some rooms feature more amenities than others so it is smart to double check what’s available in the room you are booking.
One of the hotel’s top-rated restaurants is the Horizon Club, offering Gulf views and a cozy atmosphere to sit back and relax with company. Located on the 41st floor, guests are offered views of metropolitan Dubai. In the Horizon Club one can enjoy highballs, pop, and even stiff drinks with canapés for an upscale evening. The restaurant offers extended hours of breakfast, plus it has a nearby terrace that one is able to rent for private experiences.
Shangri-La Hotel Dubai offers all the essential breakfast foods, which guests can enjoy at Dunes Café. Children under the age of six eat for free at Dunes, and children over six years old can receive a 50% discount. For those looking for more of an afternoon refreshment, enjoy them at the poolside ultra lounge or Balcony Bar. Most importantly, The Shang Palace is one of the varied restaurants on site that prepares amazing dumplings. All in all, the dining experience at the hotel is top-notch and is highly recommended!
