Arabian Court at One&Only Royal Mirage is illusive and mysterious, an ancient dwelling that is distinguished behind a sheltered oasis, protecting the inner beauty. The property is crafted in the spirit of the orient with dramatic architecture creating symmetry, amidst a landscape of fountains, walkways and lush gardens. The subtly angled entrance leads to the impressive grand gallery, the vertebrae of the hotel that links the two wings of the property and guides guests towards the 162 charismatic guest rooms and 10 elaborately-styled suites, all of which have a sea view, private balcony or terrace. The four restaurants and their lounges thrive on individuality. These include a journey from the grand kitchens of the past, to a modern voyage through the eclectics and vibrancy of the Near East and beyond.
Rooms:
Delux Room: Inspired by the magic of Arabia, each room reflects its location with carved arches, colourful mosaics and dramatic artwork. The bathrooms are adorned with wood, marble and slate and feature a wet area with overhead and handheld showers with a granite bench, separate toilet and bidet, individual vanity with under-shelf cupboards and bath with handheld shower. Furnishings are rich with intricate patterns that reflect the warmth and comfort of the orient. (50m2/538ft2)
Executive Suite: Decorated with rich natural fabrics and colours that draw inspiration from the tones of the desert, these suites reflect Arabian sophistication with an entrance foyer, dining area, separate guest toilet and spacious balcony or ground-floor patio.
A separate bedroom features a splendid King-size bed accentuated with a decorative overhead canopy. The luxurious bathroom is adorned with wood, marble and slate and features a wet area with overhead and handheld showers with a granite bench, separate toilet and bidet, individual double sink vanity and large bathtub with handheld shower. (125m2/1,345ft2)
The Executive Suites are situated adjacent to a connecting double room offering the choice of a two bedroom accommodation, with one main entrance foyer.
Prince Suite: For the greatest of comfort within Arabian Court, the Prince Suites offer a magnificent space of 145m² (1,561ft2) and feature an impressive outdoor terrace offering ‘majlis’ style seating (an Arabic term for a room in a private home used to entertain guests). Designed with fine detail to reflect the magic of Arabia, these regal suites feature an entrance foyer, dining area, separate guest toilet, and a second ‘majlis’ style seating area.
A separate bedroom features a splendid King-size bed accentuated with a decorative overhead canopy. The luxurious bathroom is adorned with wood, marble and slate and features a wet area with overhead and handheld showers with a granite bench, separate toilet and bidet, individual double sink vanity and large bathtub with handheld shower.
The Prince suites are situated adjacent to a connecting double room offering the choice of a two bedroom accommodation, with one main entrance foyer.
Dining:Together, The Palace, Arabian Court and Residence & Spa at One&Only Royal Mirage offer eight different restaurants - each serving its own unique menu assuring guests a veritable feast of culinary enrichment and discovery.
The Dining Room and Library are exclusively for guests of Residence & Spa at One&Only Royal Mirage.
The Rotisserie
This great dining room boasts an intimate courtyard terrace and open veranda that overlooks the resort’s gardens and fountains. The distinctive show kitchen evokes a bygone era, with high vaulted ceilings, voluminous copper chimneys, enamelled cast-iron ovens and large wooden tables. Guests interact with chefs who prepare cuisine based on traditional recipes from Europe. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Nina
Nina is a colourful new-wave Indo-European dining venue. Descend the staircase and enter into a vibrant, lively setting where the sense of discovery and adventure is alluring. Flickering candles, curtain beads and contemporary music set the scene for an evening at Nina, the mistress of spice. The food enlivens the palate, with a strength of flavour and seductive aromas that create a journey of exploration.
Open for dinner only.
Eauzone
Bathed by the blue of the sky and sea, Eauzone is a place to contemplate the rhythm of ocean tides and the setting sun. On the beach surrounded by palm trees, Eauzone features shaded wooden decks and floating ‘majlis’ – an Arabic word for a room in a private home used to entertain guests – overlooking the Arabian Gulf and translucent pool. The ambience is casual by day and stylish after sunset. Once night descends it evokes intimacy in a slick, refined restaurant complemented by modern food with an Asian twist. Open for lunch and dinner.
Activities:A wide range of sport and leisure activities await at the resort, with floodlit tennis courts, putting green, petanque, volleyball and basketball.
Water sports
With the softest white sand lapped by the warm bright waters of Palm Island Bay, a kilometre-long private beach is the perfect playground. One&Only Royal Mirage offers a wide selection of water
sports including sailing, kayaking, Hobie Cats, windsurfing, water-skiing and fishing.
Pools and beaches
One&Only Royal Mirage has its own extensive private beach on the Arabian Gulf. There are impressively designed temperature-controlled swimming pools throughout the resort.
Deep-sea fishing
An abundance of sailfish, kingfish, tuna and bonito in the waters of the Gulf set the stage for exciting deep-sea fishing excursions.
Excursions
Take off into the desert or over the water on any number of exciting excursions.
For the true adventurer, a full-day 4x4 desert safari, a ride on a camel or the chance to surf the sand dunes might pique the enthusiasm. There’s even an opportunity to adventure into the heart of Arabia for horse riding or desert dining.
For the more sublime, a coastal dinner cruise provides a spectacular perspective of the dramatic Dubai skyline.
The resort is pleased to arrange custom tours designed to reflect guest preferences.
The sights of Dubai
Dubai features a wide variety of traditional and modern sightseeing opportunities including the award-winning Dubai Museum, Sheikh Saeed’s House, The Bastakiya cultural walk, Jumeira Mosque or an authentic ‘Abra’ – a river taxi ride or Dhow cruise.
Sightseeing tours and adventures
One&Only Royal Mirage offers dozens of tours revealing both modern and historical treasures of Dubai. Highlights include:
Sand-skiing safari
Leave Dubai in the early morning for a 4x4 excursion into the desert, then join a camel caravan to the spectacular red dunes of Margham. Here, tradition is abandoned for a new and exciting sport – sand-skiing.
Camel caravan – visit to Al Ain
A charming desert oasis that has been a stop on the caravan trail since time immemorial. The road from Dubai passes spectacular desert scenery to the garden city of Al Ain. Along the way, stop at the archaeological digs at Hili dating back some 5,000 years before arriving in the oasis town of Buraimi.
Starlight express overnight desert safari
Head deep into the vast expanse of desert for an overnight campout amidst oceans of sand under a sky of a million stars. Wake early in the morning for a journey through the wadis – a stream bed or channel that only carries water during the rainy season – which lead deep into the rugged Hajar Mountains.
Moonlight sonata – dhow cruise with dinner
An enchanting evening cruise aboard a traditional wooden dhow offers intriguingly different views of Dubai – from splendid examples of architecture to traditional villages.
A night at the races – horse racing
An exciting night out at the Dubai Racing Club at the Nad Al Sheba racecourse – venue of the Dubai World Cup, the world’s richest horse race.