Dubai, United Arab EmiratesMadinat Jumeirah
Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf
Arabian summerhouse sanctuary
Madinat Jumeirah Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Resort DesignOutside the door
The house
JumeirahArabian summerhouse sanctuary
Electric abras glide across quiet waterways to secluded summerhouses, where guests gather in open courtyards for evening sundowners.
“Dar al Masyaf is a tranquil boutique hotel at the end of a white-sand beach, away from the package-tour and convention crowds.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Dedicated twenty-four-hour butler service, in-suite arrivals, and daily sunset aperitifs served within each summerhouse majlis courtyard.
Remarkable
Canal-laced resort campus with private abra boats, two kilometers of beach, and complimentary Wild Wadi waterpark entry.
Notable
Two-story summerhouses featuring traditional barjeel wind towers, scalloped archways, and canal-facing terraces refreshed with neutral palettes.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Dar Al Masyaf is comprised of rooms and suites meant to resemble traditional Arab summer houses interconnected by canals.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
A two-kilometer private beach borders the Gulf, while Madinat Jumeirah’s traditional souk pathways sprawl just beyond the waterways.
The rooms
Rooms feature scalloped archways, carved timber doors, and private terraces, organized around tranquil central majlis courtyards with fountain seating.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Secluded cluster pools sit between the summerhouses, surrounded by stone paving and shaded by tall palm trees.
The spa
Treatment rooms with woven bamboo ceilings and outdoor cabanas sit nestled along the resort's quiet waterways.
The gym and whirlpool
A spacious fitness centre houses cardio and weight machines, and outdoor whirlpool tubs sit under carved wooden trellises.
At the table
Pierchic's outdoor deck sits suspended over the water, and breezy beach bars look toward the Burj Al Arab.
How it began
Built in 2004, the two-storey houses replicate old Arabian summer dwellings complete with traditional barjeel wind towers that catch sea breezes.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.