{"id":195575,"date":"2017-08-14T12:08:51","date_gmt":"2017-08-14T12:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blacktomato.com\/destinations\/the-world\/raffles-dubai\/"},"modified":"2018-09-11T09:19:05","modified_gmt":"2018-09-11T09:19:05","slug":"raffles-dubai","status":"publish","type":["Hotel"],"link":"https:\/\/www.blacktomato.com\/us\/destinations\/uae\/raffles-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"Raffles Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This iconic pyramid-shaped hotel in the center of Dubai redefines luxury. After a long day out punishing the plastic in one of the city\u2019s many glamorous malls, wind down amongst the hotel\u2019s\u00a0brilliant contemporary interiors, faultless service and superb\u00a0restaurants;\u00a0enjoy some shisha expertly handpicked by the hotel\u2019s shisha sommelier, before curling up in one of the Middle Eastern styled rooms.<\/p>\n<h2>Location<\/h2>\n<p>Dubai sits beside the waters of the Persian Gulf and is bordered by deserts, so you know what that means&#8230;. camel and jeep safaris aplenty. If you\u2019re in need of a little retail therapy, the hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Dubai\u2019s shopping district, so whether it\u2019s the glitzy malls or Dubai\u2019s enigmatic souks, you\u2019re well placed. Arrival-wise, after touching down at Dubai\u2019s International Airport, you\u2019ll be holed up at this luxurious retreat within 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<h2>Your Room<\/h2>\n<p>Keeping up with the Raffles tradition, there is an abundant selection of rooms on offer here with most of the inspiration for the interiors and decor coming from the Middle East and Asia. The rooms and the suites at Raffles Dubai are some of the largest in the city. The Signature Rooms alone\u00a0cover more than 70 sq. m and each come with a private balcony and a view of the city skyline. If you really feel like splashing out, then opt for the Royal Suite. With a four poster bed, separate his and her ensuite bathrooms and your own dining room featuring a separate kitchenette with access for butlers, it\u2019s no hard thing making this room your private sanctuary.<\/p>\n<h2>Why we like it<\/h2>\n<p>The spa here is just too good to be missed. 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