One&Only Royal Mirage Dubai pays tribute to Arabian architecture and hospitality on a truly regal scale. Considered the most stylish resort on Jumeira Beach, it comprises three equally distinctive properties - The Palace, Arabian Court and Residence & Spa.
Arabian Court is illusive and mysterious, an ancient dwelling that is distinguished behind a sheltered oasis, protecting the inner beauty. The property is crafted in the spirit of the orient with dramatic architecture creating symmetry, amidst a landscape of fountains, walkways and lush gardens.
The subtly angled entrance leads to the impressive grand gallery, the vertebrae of the hotel that links the two wings of the property and guides guests towards the 162 charismatic guest rooms and 10 elaborately-styled suites, all of which have a sea view, private balcony or terrace.
One&Only Royal Mirage (The Palace, Arabian Court, Residence&Spa) overlooks the Palm Island Bay with a kilometre of private coastline in sixty acres of landscaped gardens, water fountains and meandering pathways. It is 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport and opposite the prestigious Emirates Golf Club; and 30 minutes from the City Centre, the Gold and Spice Souks and the desert.
The resort has views of The Palm Island Jumeirah, Dubai, recognised as one of the world's most impressive developments and advertised as 'being visible from the Moon.' This man-made palm-shaped structure displays 17 huge fronds framed by a 12-kilometre (7.5 miles) protective barrier. When finished, The Palm will sport 2,000 villas, 40 luxury hotels, shopping centres, cinemas, and other facilities. The project, slated to be completed in late 2007, has traffic movement to and from the island most of the day. With many impressive developments, Dubai boasts one of the highest increases in tourism in the world, now evolving to become a 'City beach' environment, where leisure is also enjoyed with shopping, excursions, golf and sailing.
Accommodation
One&Only Royal Mirage is a wondrous place, composed of three distinct environments - each flowing into the next to ignite the senses: The Palace, Arabian Court and Residence & Spa. All accommodation enjoys wonderful sea vistas. Furnishings are rich with vivid colours echoing the warmth of the Arabian Gulf, while soft tones recall the desert landscape. Bathrooms are adorned with wood, marble and slate, with generous bath and shower areas.
Palace rekindles the grandeur and dignity of Old Arabia in mesmerising splendour.
Arabian Court gives new eloquence to an old and enchanting civilisation.
The Residence & Spa has the indefinable and exclusive air of high esteem. The sumptuous Dining Room and The Library are just for guests of the Residence & Spa.
Arabian Court
At first glimpse, Arabian Court is illusive… a mysterious dwelling that is disguised behind a sheltered oasis, protecting its inner beauty with
a rich landscape of fountains, walkways and lush gardens. Crafted in the spirit of the Orient with dramatic architecture creating symmetry, guests arrive to discover a reflecting pool that draws the eye to the horizon and offers glimpses of the sea beyond.
The subtly angled entrance leads to the impressive grand gallery, the vertebrae of the Arabian Court, linking the two wings of the property and guiding guests to the charismatic guest rooms and suites, all of which face Palm Bay, and feature a private balcony or terrace.
Deluxe room – Arabian Deluxe
Inspired by the magic of Arabia, each room reflects its location with carved arches, colourful mosaics and dramatic artwork. The bathrooms are adorned with wood, marble and slate and feature a wet area with overhead and handheld showers with a granite bench, separate toilet and bidet, individual vanity with under-shelf cupboards and bath with handheld shower. Furnishings are rich with intricate patterns that reflect the warmth and comfort of the orient. (50m2/538ft2)
Executive Suite – Falcon Suite
Decorated with rich natural fabrics and colours that draw inspiration from the tones of the desert, these suites reflect Arabian sophistication with an entrance foyer, dining area, separate guest toilet and spacious balcony or ground-floor patio.
A separate bedroom features a splendid King-size bed accentuated with a decorative overhead canopy. The luxurious bathroom is adorned with wood, marble and slate and features a wet area with overhead and handheld showers with a granite bench, separate toilet and bidet, individual double sink vanity and large bathtub with handheld shower. (125m2/1,345ft2)
The Executive Suites are situated adjacent to a connecting double room offering the choice of a two bedroom accommodation, with one main entrance foyer.
Prince Suite
For the greatest of comfort within Arabian Court, the Prince Suites offer a magnificent space of 145m² (1,561ft2) and feature an impressive outdoor terrace offering 'majlis' style seating (an Arabic term for a room in a private home used to entertain guests). Designed with fine detail to reflect the magic of Arabia, these regal suites feature an entrance foyer, dining area, separate guest toilet, and a second 'majlis' style seating area.
A separate bedroom features a splendid King-size bed accentuated with a decorative overhead canopy. The luxurious bathroom is adorned with wood, marble and slate and features a wet area with overhead and handheld showers with a granite bench, separate toilet and bidet, individual double sink vanity and large bathtub with handheld shower.
The Prince suites are situated adjacent to a connecting double room offering the choice of a two bedroom accommodation, with one main entrance foyer.
Deluxe Room
Executive Suite
Prince Room
Prince Suite
Prince Suite
Activities & Facilities
AT One&Only Royal Mirage including The Palace, Arabian Court, Residence&Spa
Givenchy Spa Situated near the elegant Residence & Spa, the Givenchy Spa is designed with everything guests need to unwind and relax, with 12 luxury treatment rooms staffed by highly trained professionals, and a dedicated Givenchy Boutique.
Beauty
Zouari Hair Salon: Alexandre Zouari grew up in a world of beauty, applying his art of the chignon to a prestigious clientele within Paris' "Golden Triangle" for many years. Located on the lower floor of the Health & Beauty Institute; featuring dedicated areas for ladies and gentlemen.
Bastien Gonzelez Chiropody and Pedicure centre: Bastien Gonzalez, internationally famous French podiatrist renowned for his Podiatry & Pedicure Clinic in the Hotel Bristol, Paris, has hand-picked and personally trained the specialists offering manicures and pedicures. His exclusive pedicure includes a specific massage focusing on flexibility and skin conditioning.
Fitness Located within the Health & Beauty Institute, the Fitness Centre is fitted with the latest CYBEX cardiovascular equipment, strength training machines, elliptical trainers, stationary bikes and free weights. The resort also features a Fitness Studio in The Palace offering stairmaster equipment, treadmills, elliptical trainer and stationary bike - inviting guests to exercise and receive Ayurvedic treatments originated from India.
Traditional Oriental Hammam (Located at Residence & Spa) Resting, fully relaxed, on a heated marble slab, an expert masseur attends to every need of the body, rejuvenating the skin and invigorating tired muscles. Known locally as tellaks or tayebs, the masseurs are masters of their craft, hailing from Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey. Under their gentle guidance (the English word 'massage' is derived from the Arabic mass, or 'gentle touch'), even the most hesitant guest cannot fail to entrust themselves to the care of the masseur. The treatment begins with a vigorous exfoliation, starting with the back and moving on to the face, neck, shoulders, chest, stomach, hips, legs and feet - care is taken over every inch of the body, leaving the guest, in fact, with a new skin.
Land Sports A wide range of sport and leisure activities await at the resort, with floodlit tennis courts, putting green, petanque, volleyball and basketball.
Water Sports With the softest white sand lapped by the warm bright waters of Palm Island Bay, a kilometre-long private beach is the perfect playground. One&Only Royal Mirage offers a wide selection of water sports including sailing, kayaking, Hobie Cats, windsurfing, water-skiing and fishing.
Pools and Beaches: With the softest white sand lapped by the warm bright waters of Palm Island Bay, a kilometre-long private beach is the perfect playground. One&Only Royal Mirage offers a wide selection of water sports including sailing, kayaking, Hobie Cats, windsurfing, water-skiing and fishing
Deep-sea Fishing: An abundance of sailfish, kingfish, tuna and bonito in the waters of the Gulf set the stage for exciting deep-sea fishing excursions.
Tennis Pros organize single and double play among guests; and private, semi-private and group lessons are on offer. Guests enjoy three floodlit tennis courts day and night.
GOLF Emirates Golf Club The prestigious Emirates Golf Club, venue for the Dubai Desert Classic - a PGA European Tour sanctioned event, features the world-class Majlis course, which at 7,100 yards will challenge even the most accomplished golfer. Its sister, the rolling Wadi course also provides a memorable challenge with stunning desert and water hazards ensuring an unforgettable game.
The Montgomerie Golf Course The Montgomerie Course, designed by seven-time European Order of Merit winner Colin Montgomerie, promises a world-class challenge. Set in stunning landscaped surroundings, with water coming into play on 11 of its holes, the course features 73 strategically placed bunkers to ensnare the unwary golfer. The 13th hole in particular is sure to prove memorable - its 5,462 m2 green (the size of nine regular greens) being the world's longest.
Dubai Golf Courses Dubai Creek & Yacht Club The spectacular Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, a sporting oasis and international landmark since its opening in 1993, has a newly redesigned 18-hole, par-71 championship course.
Nad Al Sheba Club Nad Al Sheba Club, one of the finest floodlit golf courses in the world, enjoys a well-earned reputation for quality with its 18-hole, par-71 fully lit course allowing play well into the night.
Jebel Ali Golf Resort The championship-designed Resort Course at Jebel Ali Golf Resort is both scenically stunning and a fair and exciting challenge to any level player.
The Desert Course The Desert Course, a 7,691 yard, 72-par course was developed by Ian Baker-Finch and Nicklaus Design to provide a true desert course with many twists and turns. All buggies are equipped with satellite technology which can accurately calculate the distance between the buggy and the green.
Al Badia Golf Resort Positioned as the centrepiece of the Dubai Festival City project and overlooking the stunning Dubai skyline is the Al Badia Golf Resort. Rich in cascading water features and lush with plants indigenous to the Arabian Gulf, the course provides a challenging round.
Excursions Take off into the desert or over the water on any number of exciting excursions. For the true adventurer, a full-day 4x4 desert safari, a ride on a camel or the chance to surf the sand dunes might pique the enthusiasm. There's even an opportunity to adventure into the heart of Arabia for horse riding or desert dining. For the more sublime, a coastal dinner cruise provides a spectacular perspective of the dramatic Dubai skyline. The resort is pleased to arrange custom tours designed to reflect guest preferences.
Shopping in "The City of Gold" Considered one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, Dubai is paradise found for those who love to shop, offering something for every style and personality. Sophisticated shopping venues such as Dubai Villa Moda with boutiques showcasing Alexander McQueen, Missoni and Stella McCartney labels, and the just-opened Mall of the Emirates, voted the best new mall at the World Travel Awards in London, housing the shops of Ralph Lauren, Tod's, Burberry, Armani, Marc Jacobs and more, as well as local merchandise including traditional carpets and Arabic textiles.
Traditional Arabian souks are part of the fabric of Dubai and highlights include a spice souk (frankincense, saffron and myrrh among the offerings), a perfume souk and a carpet souk, with the most famous of all being the fascinating gold souk.
The Sights of Dubai Dubai features a wide variety of traditional and modern sightseeing opportunities including the award-winning Dubai Museum, Sheikh Saeed's House, The Bastakiya cultural walk, Jumeira Mosque or an authentic 'Abra' - a river taxi ride or Dhow cruise.
Sightseeing tours and adventures One&Only Royal Mirage offers dozens of tours revealing both modern and historical treasures of Dubai. Highlights include:
Sand-skiing safari Leave Dubai in the early morning for a 4x4 excursion into the desert, then join a camel caravan to the spectacular red dunes of Margham. Here, tradition is abandoned for a new and exciting sport - sand-skiing.
Camel caravan - visit to Al Ain A charming desert oasis that has been a stop on the caravan trail since time immemorial. The road from Dubai passes spectacular desert scenery to the garden city of Al Ain. Along the way, stop at the archaeological digs at Hili dating back some 5,000 years before arriving in the oasis town of Buraimi.
Starlight express overnight desert safari Head deep into the vast expanse of desert for an overnight campout amidst oceans of sand under a sky of a million stars. Wake early in the morning for a journey through the wadis - a stream bed or channel that only carries water during the rainy season - which lead deep into the rugged Hajar Mountains.
Moonlight sonata - dhow cruise with dinner An enchanting evening cruise aboard a traditional wooden dhow offers intriguingly different views of Dubai - from splendid examples of architecture to traditional villages.
A night at the races - horse racing An exciting night out at the Dubai Racing Club at the Nad Al Sheba racecourse - venue of the Dubai World Cup, the world's richest horse race.
Families at One&Only Royal Mirage Kids Only KidsOnly is complimentary to all children ages four to eleven. Infants aged 2-3 years may also attend but must be accompagied by an adult or babysitter. A full programme of entertainment and activities is offered daily from 10am - 12:30pm, 2:30pm - 5pm and 6pm - 10pm, with children typically joining their parents for meals.Tailored to various ages, activities might include: camel riding, henna painting, belly dancing, sand sculpturing, evening Arabian camping and more. Little ones learn basic Arabic phrases during fun, interactive lessons.Children under four are welcome to participate in activities for the younger set, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Such services can be arranged through the resortfor a fee. Please book early during festive and special holiday seasons.
Teen Activities Teens age twelve - seventeen can participate in various activities within the resort including aqua gym sports, Hobiecat sailing instruction, tennis, basketball, golf putting tournaments, water-skiing and windsurfing, just to name a few. For additional adventure, within 15 minutes of One&Only Royal Mirage teens can snow-ski indoors at the latest Ski Dubai, spend a day at the Wild Wadi water theme park, or experience the thrill of Magic Planet at the Mall of Emirates or wheel-to-wheel go-kart racing at the Dubai Autodrome.
Dining
Together, The Palace, Arabian Court and Residence & Spa offer eight different restaurants - each serving its own unique menu assuring guests a veritable feast of culinary enrichment and discovery.
The Dining Room and The Library are exclusively for guests of Residence & Spa at One&Only Royal Mirage.
One&Only Royal Mirage is home to four lounges and bars with distinct personalities offering guests an ambience to fit any mood.
Arabian Court The majesty of the Arabian Court features various culinary options including all-day dining with a distinctive show kitchen at The Rotisserie, Indo-European flavours at the superbly chic Nina's, and poolside and beachfront dining with an Asian twist at Eauzone.
