The 2011 Romance List
Armani Hotel, Dubai
Two words. Giorgio Armani. The doyenne of super sleek minimalist style has turned his fashion hands to hotels with his first launched in Dubai. The 160-room luxe hotel occupies the first eight floors and the 38th and 39th mega luxury floors of the world’s tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa. Make no mistake, if you prefer your hotels opulent and plush this is not the place for you. The minimalist design with no door handles or art work borders on futuristic. Colours are kept to chocolate browns, polished black, charcoal grey and ivory with moments of deep red or metallic tones with lots of sexy curves from circular lounges and leather dining booths. Attention to detail includes African zebrawood and black Japanese tatami flooring, Bose stereos and rain showers. Hungry? Choose from eight restaurants and lounges including Indian and Mediterranean or try the reservation only Armani/Prive and rub shoulders with the see and be seen set who flock here for the world’s largest LCD screen which broadcasts fashion footage. Shop up a storm at the 12.1million square foot mall then slink into the Armani Spa for a personalised treatment and cool off in the pool. Did we mention Bentley pick up from the airport?
Review from Rachael Oakes-Ash [Meet our Romance List Panel]
Why you'll love it
The pure Armani factor.