I enjoyed a one night escape( that's how I want to call it) to a rich and spoilt resort far far away from the busy city of Dubai. It was almost end of last week that I had this opportunity to stay at One & Only - Royal Mirage located near Dubai Marina. I agree, drive to that end of Dubai can be painful especially when you are alone and are not quite sure of the route...but what the hell, if you have munch-ables, the right collection of music to blast and find the right people to pause and check on the route.
Once at the Resort, it felt like a totally different world. The 2,000 acre area boasts of rich greenery,excellent landscaping, best of the restaurants, cafe's and bars, private access to the beach, 3 swimming pools in each of its sections- namely The Palace, Arabian Court and Spa. I stayed at the Arabian court-here the corridors can be so quiet that it could be eerie at times. Besides that the rooms are Huge with a lot of work on the ceiling, the bed and even above the bathtub! The balcony was THE most enjoyable part of the room facing the garden and an open grill and bar. I woke up from sleep in the wee hours of the morning and ended up spending some time there. It was misty but the music was still on the bar and I enjoyed a real good time out there- the kinda things you don't do on regular days.The breakfast was particulary enjoyable cos it was out in the open and besides fresh food [:-)] it was by a nice little fountain in the garden!
It was back to the grind after such a lovely time. But hey, you wouldn't know how to relish luxury if you have it every day.....!
Once at the Resort, it felt like a totally different world. The 2,000 acre area boasts of rich greenery,excellent landscaping, best of the restaurants, cafe's and bars, private access to the beach, 3 swimming pools in each of its sections- namely The Palace, Arabian Court and Spa. I stayed at the Arabian court-here the corridors can be so quiet that it could be eerie at times. Besides that the rooms are Huge with a lot of work on the ceiling, the bed and even above the bathtub! The balcony was THE most enjoyable part of the room facing the garden and an open grill and bar. I woke up from sleep in the wee hours of the morning and ended up spending some time there. It was misty but the music was still on the bar and I enjoyed a real good time out there- the kinda things you don't do on regular days.The breakfast was particulary enjoyable cos it was out in the open and besides fresh food [:-)] it was by a nice little fountain in the garden!
It was back to the grind after such a lovely time. But hey, you wouldn't know how to relish luxury if you have it every day.....!
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