August 27, 2008

Luxurious Dubai - Bait Al Naboodah (The house of Al Naboodah)

The Al Naboodah House was established by a renowned pearl merchant and had been home for his children and grandchildren. The house is built in traditional Gulf shape. Now, this historical building is transformed to a museum showcasing the life and the culture of Middle East.


The Exterior of this 2-story building is full of Arabic elements.
 












There are 16 rooms in the building.















This design probably help to improve the air circulation inside the building.



















Private boat for traveling around? Yet, it seems too small.

Luxurious Dubai - Exotic Madinant Jumeirah

Madinant Jumeirah housed several hotels on the shores of the Arabian Gulf. With traditional Arabian settings, visitors can experience more about the unique culture.

Mina A' Salam, a grand boutique hotel according to the official website.


















It would be wonderful to have a function in this cosy area.

















A guest room in the hotel. It's more interesting to stay at a place with a touch of local culture rather those with standard settings.



Walk in the water of Arabic Gulf, a natural way to cool down the heat and appreciate the beautiful scene around.

















Al Qasr, another hotel at Madinant Jumeirah which replicates the traditional royal architecture.

















A handsome horse statute. Horse had a prominent role as a transportation device in the past.

















Fantastic mosaic art represents part of the traditional Arabic culture.

August 26, 2008

Luxurious Dubai - Snapshots

How to show off wealth? Building a tallest tower in the world is one of the ways. Burj Dubai (Dubai Tower) takes up the responsibility of getting the glory. It is still under construction however.























Greening in a dessert city relies on these water pipes. And huge capital to set up and maintain these pipes as well.


















A shopping mall in pyramid outlook. The colourful decorative ceiling glasses are beautiful.
 

The Atlantis The Palm Dubai which features lots of wonders is about to open.

Luxurious Dubai - 6-star Burj Al Arab

Dubai's icon - Burj Al Arab, the hotel which is said the services exceeds the best 5 star standard. So, it earns a nick name of the 6 star. The hotel is built on an isolated artificial island connected by one bridge. The whole project was backed by the power of liquid gold and dreams.

















A diver cleaning a large fish tank at the hotel lobby.
















The interior of the hotel lobby.






















Gold and blink blink are the major elements in the ballroom


View of waterpark from the ballroom. Build a waterpark on a desert is another dream comes true story.

















To be honest, I was more interested in the bedroom. Somebody showed me around though I couldn't afford to stay. The hotel assigns a butcher to each room to answer requests of hotel guests. Every room is huge and every amenity is strictly selected, only the best (or considered so). For example, the hotel provides Hermes shampoo and conditioner. There all contribute to the 6-star rating.

August 25, 2008

Luxurious Dubai - Grand Hyatt Dubai

Similar to other siblings worldwide, Grand Hyatt Dubai provided exceptional services to its guests. Just the location is not very near to city centre Anyway, it's just a short trip by taxi from the hotel to downtown.

On the contrary of the golden decoration of Burj Al Arab, the interior of Grand Hyatt Dubai was far more low profile which made my eyes feel more comfortable.

















A little garden near the lobby area. An example illustrates the desert city has tried its best to go green even indoors.

















Large comfy bed in the spacious bedroom.

















Working desk to handle some work.