Hotel Armani Dubai Hotel 5 star
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Burj Khalifa - - Dubai, United Arab Emirates -
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Amy Adejokun Section editor

The lifestyle Armani Hotel Dubai is nothing short of stunning. With every angle and curve that has been carefully studied to give the desired effect, the hotel is without doubt one of the best in the city, which is a huge statement to make, especially in Dubai, where the standard of hotels is generally very high. Mr Armani has overseen every single detail of this hotel, from the scents used throughout the hotel, to the embossed chocolates sold in the deli on the ground floor. The result is astonishing. What separates the hotel from the rest is firstly, its location, right inside the Burj Khalifa, and second, the sense of space of the hotel. Slick, sophisticated and contemporary, the hotel is a veritable success. The only downfall is that you could be anywhere in the world as there is no reminder of the destination's culture and traditions. The hotel is best-suited to couples and friends looking for the crème de la crème in luxury.

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    • Location

      8.5 /10

    • Accommodation

      9.70 /10

    • Overview

      9.70 /10

    • Food and drink

      9.70 /10

    • To know

    • The Armani Hotel is hard to miss. It sits snugly right inside the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa. Not only do you have the tallest building to gawp at as soon as you walk outside, but we strongly recommend that you visit the At.mosphere Lounge, also in the Burj Khalifa and accessed via the Armani Hotel; the lounge is the highest bar in the world (at the time of writing, April 2011). If that's not enough, you also have the largest shopping centre, the Dubai Mall, right on your doorstep, as well as the whole shopping complex surrounding the man-made lake, where you can also watch the fountain show (the largest choreographed fountains in the world), which may sound like a bit of a cop-out, but we assure you that you won't regret watching it! The advantage of staying at this end of the city means that you aren't far from the airport (10 minute drive) or from the old city centre along the Creek. The beach areas are about 20 minutes away by car.

    • As far as the rooms are concerned, they have won numerous awards for 'best hotel room' and it's not exactly hard to see why. Expect a completely seamless experience from the moment you step over the threshold, to the moment you leave, you probably won't even realise that every single aspect of the rooms have been studied closely, right down to the most minute of details.

      There are 160 guestrooms and suites at the hotel; all decorated in the same palette of cosy yet slick sandy golden greys. Let's be honest here, the plush carpets that cover the floors, king size beds dressed in the most luxurious of linens and lighting that sets it all off just perfectly won't really encourage you to leave your room! There are 8 room categories to choose from, with the lead-in category starting at a cool 45m², ranging to a whopping 390 square metres for the uber-exclusive Armani Suite. Like we mentioned earlier on for the facilities at the hotels, there is little point in detailing every single mod-con to be found in the rooms, because you'll find everything you need and if not, then the overly-efficient staff will be all too happy to provide it. A tip when it comes to choosing your room is rule out the 'Armani Deluxe' as it isn't really worth the money because of its size and facilities. You may as well put in the extra spend and go for a roomier Classic, where you at least have your own seating area and signature lamps. The view is also important - if you want to feel like you are miles away from the hustle and bustle, then ask for a back facing room, but if your priority is to be able to watch over the swarming shopping complex and man-made lake, as well as the fountain shows every night, then make sure you get a fountain-view room.

    • The 39-floor Armani Hotel gives other Dubai hotels a run for their money, although the hotel may not suit everyone's desires. If you are looking for a lavish place to stay for a shopping/foodie holiday, then it is a good option, but if what you are after is a holiday atmosphere, then we recommend you head down along the Jumeirah stretch. Also, if you want something a little more typical of the destination, then go for something like The Monarch or a One and Only hotel as nothing about the Armani Hotel gives away even the remotest hint of its location, which some guests may feel is cold and impersonal. The neat lines in the design of the hotel are a reflection of the clean lines that are emblematic of the designer's clothing range. It's not really worth enumerating the hotel's facilities as though it were just another hotel, but for the review's sake, should you choose to stay here, you'll find a range of lifestyle shops on the ground floor selling a range of products handpicked according to strict instructions from Mr Giorgio Armani himself - and we can confirm that the chocolates are pretty good! The lifestyle products can be found all over the hotel; even the sugar cubes in the restaurant proudly wear the Armani 'A' and we were a little surprised to be served Armani branded ketchup with our club sandwiches. But isn't that what Dubai is all about? After Milan, what better destination to go OTT?

      The Armani Hotel Dubai is the first hotel to have an Armani Spa, which isn't doing too badly despite the plethora of high-end spas in the emirate. You'll also be completely spoiled for choice when it comes to restaurants at the hotel; with the seven restaurants and bars on offer, you won't ever have to venture away from the hotel for a meal.

    • Hard to start describing the hotel's dining options as there are so many - one for everyday of the week in fact. That's right - you have seven options altogether. The beautiful Armani lounge is the most casual of the outlets, and serves drinks and food all day from 8:00am to 2:00am, so it's an ideal hang out no matter what time of day. Its atmosphere also changes throughout the day, its curves picking up the light of day as the sun sets. The bistrot style Mediterraneo, as the name suggests, serves Mediterranean specialities for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Italian - of course - Ristorante, is the place to go for the best Italian food in the city. And would really expect any less from the Italian designer? Open only for dinner, we strongly recommend you book at least a week in advance, even if you are a guest at the hotel. Amal, another stunning option, is the hotel's Indian restaurant open only for dinner. If what you're after is good food on the go, then of course the hotel's got it covered with Peck. Situated on the ground floor, this deli style restaurant is extremely popular with the business types who work in the area at lunch time and after work. If you are a sushi fan, then you also have the option of sitting down to an authentic Japanese meal at Hashi (dinner only), and finally, if none of the above do the trick for you and you feel like having a little privacy then you can always order room service around the clock.

      Now for drinks - Privé, is the place to hang out (after At.Mosphere of course) if you can actually get access to the exclusive VIP bar, that is. Open from 10:00pm till 3:00am, guests can vibe to the DJ's beats all night long in this very stylish bar. Reservations are mandatory unless you know Mr Armani in person!

    • The Armani Hotel Dubai is the second hotel launched by the Italian designer after the success of the Milan property. More Armani hotels are in the pipeline, so watch this space.

      Security at the hotel is extremely tight due to the amount of celebrities that stay here, so make sure you have all your reservation documents to hand when you arrive as you are likely to be stopped somewhere along the drive for an identity check.

    Equipment

    • Car park
    • Handicap access
    • Restaurant
    • Internet access
    • Air conditioning
    • Spa

      wellness, sauna, spa, keep fit, beauty salon

    • Swimming pool
    • Sports equipment

      fitness, gym

    • Meeting room

    advantage

    • The extremely high standard of the dining options.
    • The luxurious atmosphere.
    • City-centre location.

    disadvantages

    • The service can feel a little cold at times.
    • There is no cross-over between the Armani style and the destination's culture and traditions.

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