PERFECT COMBINATION – DUBAI & MALDIVES!

August 21, 2009
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PERFECT COMBINATION

For an ultimate spa retreat, fly with Emirates to Dubai and stay at the iconic Burj Al Arab, take advantage of the comprehensive health and leisure facilities (and superb shopping), before jetting off to the Maldives to enjoy the ultimate holistic therapy combining treatments, cuisine and activities like yoga and meditation at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island.  Pamper yourself in a fabulous Beach Villa, take in breathtaking sea views over an Espresso on your private terrace, dive into the colourful underwater world, and just let yourself go!

Exotic souks, irresistible bargains and superb desert and mountain scenery:

Dubai is the second largest of the seven autonomous states which make up the United Arab Emirates and a premium leisure destination in the Middle East.  Dubai basks in a dry subtropical climate on the southern shore of the Arabian Gulf, where long white sand beaches are lapped by the azure seas of the Gulf.  Soaring resort hotels have become world icons offering some of the highest standards you’ll find anywhere, complementing state-of-the-art facilities including stylish shopping malls, world-class golf and even a massive ski slope making Dubai the only place you can ski on water, sand and snow in the same day!  But the old Dubai is never far away – exotic souks, irresistible bargains and superb desert and mountain scenery.

Burj Al Arab Jumeirah Hotel

Burj Al Arab Jumeirah Hotel

Burj Al Arab – The Height of Luxury:

Rising from the Arabian Gulf on an island 280 metres from the shores of the renowned Jumeirah Beach and the enchanting city of Dubai, stands the iconic Burj Al Arab, a masterpiece of contemporary architecture and the most opulent hotel in the world.

Designed to resemble a billowing sail of an Arabian dhow, Burj Al Arab soars to a height of 321 metres and is less than 20 kilometres south of Dubai city, dominating Dubai’s coastline.  Adjacent to Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Wild Wadi, and in close proximity to Mall of Emirates, Ski Dubai, The Palm Jumeirah and an array of world-class golf courses, Burj Al Arab is perfectly located and acts as a landmark at the very heart of Dubai.

Burj Al Arab Deluxe Suite Bedroom

Burj Al Arab Deluxe Suite Bedroom

With a brigade of highly trained butlers who provide around-the-clock attention, you can be assured of the highest levels of personalised service in the most luxurious surroundings imaginable.  It imaginatively unites the very latest in hotel technology, sheer unashamed luxury and the very best of Arabian hospitality and service.  Among its notable features are the atrium, with playing water fountains, and the stunning Assawan Spa inspired by the baths of ancient Arabia.  When it’s time to wind down, there is nowhere quite like the breathtakingly beautiful Assawan Spa & Health Club at Burj Al Arab.

Exquisite dining – Stunning views:

Burj Al Arab offers stunning dining venues including the signature seafood restaurant Al Mahara.  Located 200m above sea level, tantalise your palate with the freshest, most delicious ingredients prepared by the world-class chefs at this award-winning seafood restaurant that is above anyone’s standard.  Spectacular views are also guaranteed at the Sky View Bar.  Suspended 200 metres above sea level, this stylish bar is located adjacent to the renowned Al Muntaha Restaurant and is a wonderful location for afternoon tea, and pre- and post-dinner drinks  served within an ambience of luxury and comfort.  With breathtaking views over the Arabian Gulf and an uber-stylish cocktail lounge for pre- and post-dinner drinks, Junsui is the definitive Asian restaurant in a setting which is a pure delight.  Majlis Al Bahar is a casual alfresco restaurant located along the sparkling shoreline with enchanting views of the Arabian Gulf.  At Majlis Al Bahar, it is all about Mediterranean cuisine.

In the heart of the world’s tallest atrium, flanked by golden columns and adjacent to the lobby fountain is Al Iwan.  You can enjoy a taste of the finest Arabic cuisine.  Sahn Eddar, located at the base of the world’s tallest atrium; is the perfect place to meet.  Warm and welcoming tones, mosaic and marble flooring, and torch lighting provide a beautiful backdrop.  Linger over morning coffee or afternoon tea and watch the 32-metre water column leap skyward towards the peak of the atrium.

Burj Al Arab Al Mahara Restaurant

Burj Al Arab Al Mahara Restaurant

Finally, the Culinary Flight is an evening of pure gastronomic decadence.  Arrive for your Culinary Flight at 6:30pm for pre-dinner drinks at Sky View Bar.  Take in the spectacular view whilst indulging in your first course at Al Muntaha.  The next stopover takes you to Ai Iwan for your delectable second course.  After which you can make your way to Junsui to savour a sumptuous third course.  Relish your main course at Al Mahara Restaurant and, for the finishing touch, appease your sweet tooth cravings.

The Magic of the Maldives:

1,192 tiny sunlit coral islands scattered across the biggest and bluest natural aquarium imaginable.  The islands are a diver’s paradise found –  these warm, crystal-clean lagoons fringed by pristine white-sand beaches will bowl over just about every water sports enthusiast.  Comfort-loving Crusoes will revel in the Maldives mood of barefoot sophistication.  The Maldives’ remoteness – Sri Lanka, the nearest land, is 750 miles way – creates the sense of a world apart.  The magic of the Maldives!

Discover barefoot luxury at the award-winning Conrad Maldives Rangali Island:

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is perhaps one of the best kept secrets in the Maldives.  Framed by an ocean setting of incredible beauty, this superb resort, upgraded to deluxe Conrad standards in 2007, lies on not just one but two private islands, Rangali and Rangalifinolhu Islands, surrounded by a spectacular reef and dazzling seas in the South Ari Atoll.  An appealing ‘two-in-one’ concept blends the many main resort amenities on larger Rangalifinolhu with the newer Spa Retreat and the Water Villas on smaller Rangali (linked by footbridge or a short dhoni ride).

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Maldives Dhoni

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Maldives Dhoni

Seven world-class restaurants:

The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island resort is renowned for its fine cuisine.  Food lovers will find themselves at home amongst the seven world-class restaurants, while for wine connoisseurs, over 10,000 bottles of wine await in the underground Wine Cellar, in the Wine Bar or at any of the resort’s stunning dining venues.

With sand floors and lagoon views, the Atoll Market Restaurant is a relaxed setting to sample different world cuisines from its eight specialist kitchens.  Try Japanese sushi, Indian curry or Italian pasta and pizza among the frangipani trees of the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island.  Dine 16 feet below sea level at the Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island’s unique undersea restaurant.  Marvel at 180-degree views of reef and marine life, sip Champagne cocktails and sample Maldivian-Western fusion cuisine at this spectacular Maldives restaurant – the world’s only all-glass undersea restaurant.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Maldives Beach Dinner

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Maldives Beach Dinner

Take a seat at the counter and watch the expert Japanese Teppanyaki chef prepare your order at the Koko Grill Restaurant.   Set in an idyllic beach setting between the lagoon and Japanese water garden, this Maldives restaurant also serves an 8-course set menu featuring authentic sushi.  Set on stilts 110 metres out to sea, the Mandhoo Spa Restaurant offers balanced spa cuisine made from organic ingredients.  Sip freshly squeezed juices, try nourishing sea scallops with lime and savour endless ocean vistas as you unwind at this tropical Maldives restaurant.

Set on stilts over coral reefs teeming with fish, the Sunset Bar & Grill is the ideal spot for a romantic dinner.  Watch chefs prepare seafood specialities in the show kitchen of this Maldives restaurant while you sip fine wines from the world’s best boutique wineries.  With a selection of 300 fine wines, The Wine Cellar is a paradise for wine-lovers.  Sit at the solid oak table while a 5-course dégustation menu is created to enhance your choice of wine.  The chilled cellar at this Maldives restaurant sits 6 feet below sea level.

The marriage of a spectacular wine cellar and excellent gourmet cuisine, Vilu Restaurant offers skilful, contemporary Mediterranean cuisine with an Asian twist, and showcases an exceptional wine collection.  Visit for a lazy Sunday brunch, candlelit dinner or breakfast buffet.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Maldives Underwater Restaurant

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Maldives Underwater Restaurant

The Spa Retreat:

The ultimate escape is the Spa Retreat, an award-winning destination spa, set on stilts over the lagoon at the tip of the resort’s main island, a haven for complete rejuvenation of the body, mind and soul.  It’s easy to spend your days indulging in great land and water sports, enjoying romantic private beach barbecues, or just laze in a hammock on the private beach.

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