Dubai is a city of superlatives, and the Dubai Mall is no exception. As of 2010, the mall is the largest in the world based on total area. It is home to more than 1,200 retailers as well as an ice rink, 22-seat movie theater and the Dubai Aquarium. The mall is part of the Burj Khalifa complex, which is home to the world's tallest manmade structure. There are numerous hotels in the area, all of which offer upper-class accommodations.
The Address at Dubai Mall is a luxury apartment-hotel connected to the mall. The hotel's architecture blends traditional Middle Eastern influences with strikingly bold contemporary accents. Some amenities include 24-hour room service, concierge, complimentary Wi-Fi, full spa, outdoor pool, fitness center, hair salon and a business center. There are five on-site restaurants, offering a worldwide gastronomical experience.
The 244 rooms start at 485 square feet and include a balcony, flat-screen television, in-room safe, mini-bar, twice-daily housekeeping and private bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower. Suites up to 3,765 square-feet are available.
The Address at Dubai Mall
P.O. Box 31166
Dubai, UAE
011-971-4-438-8888
theaddress.com
The Al Murooj Rotana is a high-end property situated across the street from the mall. The hotel blends classical decor with traditional Middle Eastern influences. Amenities include a concierge, shuttle bus to some of Dubai's major attractions, on-site hair and beauty salon, business and fitness centers and an expansive outdoor pool featuring waterfalls and shaded cabanas. The hotel includes 10 restaurants, bars and lounges; 24-hour in-room dining is available.
The 247 rooms start at 350 square-feet and include two chairs, dual telephones, work desk, private bathroom with bidet, in-room safe and minibar. Two-bedroom suites up to 1,880 square-feet are available.
Al Murooj Rotana
P.O. Box 117546
Dubai, UAE
011-971-4-321-1111
rotana.com
The Palace at The Old Town is a high-end property located a quarter-mile from the Dubai Mall. As the name suggests, the hotel is styled after a Middle Eastern palace and includes luxurious interior elements such as dark wood beams, marble floors and mosaics. Amenities include a fitness center, outdoor pool framed by towering palm trees and Arabian tents, full spa, concierge, complimentary Wi-Fi and currency exchange. The hotel also has three on-site restaurants and 24-hour in-room dining.
The 242 rooms start at 550 square feet and also carry the palace theme, with the same accents found throughout the hotel. All rooms include a television with DVD player, in-room safe, minibar and private bathroom with separate bathtub and shower. Suites up to 5,380 square-feet are available, with the Imperial Suite featuring four bedrooms, four bathroom, two dining rooms and two living rooms.
The Palace at The Old Town
Emaar Blvd.
P.O. Box 9770
Dubai, UAE
011-971-4-428-7888
thepalace-dubai.com
