BVLGARI RESORT DUBAI, Dubai

The hotel sits on Jumeira Bay, a manmade island carved into the shape of a seahorse and adjoined by a 300m bridge to the central Dubai coastline. It houses a private marina with 50 boat berths and the world's first Bulgari Yacht Club, which offers views over the sea. Guests also have access to La Spiaggia, an exclusive beach club with a private beach and a mosaic-design outdoor swimming pool.

The resort offers 101 rooms and suites plus 20 Bulgari villas, each with a private pool, garden, and sea view. All accommodations are adorned with Italian design from ACPV Architects. Villa guests receive butler service and outdoor terraces.

Dining options include Il Ristorante - Niko Romito, a gourmet restaurant run by a three-Michelin-starred chef. Il Café stays open all day, and Il Bar features an oval-shaped freestanding bar. La Spiaggia offers beachfront dining with a private beach and that same mosaic-design pool.

The Bvlgari Spa covers 1,700 square metres and includes a hammam, an indoor pool, a fitness centre, and a beauty salon with a barbershop and hairdresser. Treatment offerings include body wraps, facials, massage, and light therapy. The spa also has a relaxation area and a steam room.

The hotel is located 4.2 km from Burj Khalifa and 4.1 km from Dubai Opera, and Dubai International Airport is 13 km away. Staff at the reception speak Arabic, English, Hindi, and Japanese. The property provides an airport shuttle, car hire, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk.

Location: 300m bridge to central Dubai coastline

Rooms: 20 villas with private pools & gardens

Dining: Il Ristorante by three-Michelin-starred chef Niko Romito

Wellness: 1,700 sq m spa with hammam & indoor pool

Marina: Private 50-berth marina & first Bulgari Yacht Club