Delano Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Bluewaters Island
Vibe
Draped linen corridors and floor-to-ceiling sea views channel Miami spirit, leading out to Roman-inspired pools with sunken shallow-water loungers.
“Minimalist coastal hangout”
Curved bouclé seating, veiled linen corridors, white oak flooring, and signature sunken pool loungers throughout.
A 250-meter private Arabian Gulf beach, watersports center, landscaped gardens, and the Tropicool kids club.
The scarlet velvet Rose Bar hosts live music alongside vibrant day-to-night cabanas at Maison Revka.
On Bluewaters Island across from JBR, with the beachfront boardwalk and Ain Dubai outside.
“Interiors are pared back, a la Monsieur Starck. In the lobby, views of the open sea through floor-to-ceiling windows do all the talking.”
Rooms
Calming neutrals pair with white oak floors, fluted headboards, and curved bouclé seating, accented by daily fresh green apple deliveries.
“The Dubai version dials things up with interiors – very much of the moment – that feel warmer and more intimate, with the earthy tones.”
Wellness
HWH Studio leads reformer Pilates and beachfront yoga, complementing a 24-hour fitness center and bookable treatments at the adjacent spa.
Backstory
Taking over a wing of the former Caesars Palace, the resort reimagines the legendary 1995 South Beach design ethos for Dubai.
Eat & drink
Amalfi-inspired Tutto Passa and secret-garden dining at Blue Door complement the scarlet velvet Rose Bar and Slavic plates at Maison Revka.
The neighborhood
Set on pedestrianized Bluewaters Island beneath Ain Dubai, the waterfront promenade offers quiet beach strolls facing the lively JBR skyline.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.