Dubai Pictures – صور دبي

DUBAI ARCHITECTURE, originally uploaded by dreamisz.

DUBAI “Burj Al-Arab Hotel beach

Madinat Jumeirah. Arabian-Resort, originally uploaded by dreamisz.

Madinat Jumeirah is the new city of Arabia in Dubai; the resort is authentically Arabian-styled featuring unique UAE architecture and design. This luxury beachfront resort captures the natural beauty of the region in a true re-creation of ancient architectural proportions.

This awe-inspiring destination encompasses three core components; two grand boutique hotels; and clusters of 29 traditional Arabic summer houses nestling among the gardens and waterways, all built around the souk, the traditional centre of Arabic life at the heart of the resort. The resort also provides the most comprehensive conference, incentives and banqueting facilities, a multitude of dining options, the authentic ancient souk, a collection of 7 royal villas and a world-class spa.

Mina A’ Salam or ‘The Harbour of Peace’ was the first grand boutique hotel of Madinat Jumeirah to be completed, and features 292 rooms and suites. With its unique shape and omnipresent wind towers, this graceful, sand-coloured property heralds a step back in time, yet modern facilities and luxurious interiors provide a destination of unrivalled qualities.

Elevated to emphasise its splendour, Al Qasr, which literally translates to ‘the Palace’, comprises 292 exquisite rooms and suites, designed to reflect a Sheikh’s summer residence. In ancient times, the lighter pigments used to paint grand homes symbolized wealth and importance; Al Qasr reflects such tradition in tones which are noticeably lighter than adjacent properties. Approached via a ceremonial causeway, this majestic palace-style hotel rises up to form the jewel in the crown of the world’s most sublime resort and authentic re-creation of ‘old Arabia’. Surrounded by water, Al Qasr forms a virtual island looking down upon a multitude of fascinating aspects: ancient wind towers, pools, meandering waterways and the superb private beach.

The traditional courtyard summer houses of “Old Arabia” have inspired the beautifully designed stand-alone, two-storey residential retreats of Dar Al Masyaf, which represent the premium accommodation within the resort, suiting guests seeking a more intimate hideaway within Madinat Jumeirah. Dar Al Masyaf lives up to its translation of ‘Summer House’ with guests being enveloped by a mood of relaxation and escape. Each of the 29 ‘houses’ features 8 – 11 rooms and suites which are extended across the resort grounds, surrounded by landscaped gardens, with some located on the beachfront.

Linked by waterways to all resort areas, guests can travel from Dar Al Masyaf by water taxi to Al Qasr, Talise Spa, the bustling Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Mina A’ Salam, one of the many restaurants, or any event held within the resort.