For many of us, international travel plans have been put on hold, but weekend escapes and staycations in local resorts offer a compelling alternative to the four walls of our homes; a chance to savour leisure time and the much-undervalued experience of a change of scene.
With the past year merging into an indeterminable series of weeks and months punctuated by Zoom calls, staying home and social distancing, many of us are experiencing a collective urge to actively seek out moments of joy and to once again immerse ourselves in the feeling of engaging fully in what life has to offer.
No doubt, that following a year when our horizons seemed to shrink somewhat, the idea of creating one’s own adventures on seemingly familiar ground can feel like a bit of an effort, but at Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai, the hotel staff are on hand to make sure that effort is one thing that’s taken care of as your ease into a laid-back enclave of cool blues and whites, where quality touchpoints come with a barefoot luxe vibe.
Although the concept of luxury beach clubs is not new today, Nikki Beach was a trailblazer when it opened in 1998, bringing a tastefully curated concept of music, dining, entertainment, culture and hospitality into one. Step through the sweeping glass doors of the Dubai property and into one of the most relaxed stretches of coastline in the region, with the five-star resort-style property adjoining a lively and stylish beach club.
Checking in for a few days of escapism, guests can enjoy generously sized rooms and suites; at 117 in total, the property retains a feeling of being quite intimate while affording guests a sense of privacy. Each guest accommodation features ambient mood lighting, large, luxurious bathrooms and terraces with sweeping views over the Arabian coastline along Pearl Jumeira.
The décor is minimalist, with an abundance of white, space and accents of neutral hues and blue, just the sort of restful palate that instantly serves to soothe even the most frazzled of spirits. Smoothly checked in and whisked off to unpack, it’s time to submit one’s senses to this restful, chic enclave.
A selection of four restaurants and lounges offers variety during your stay, whether you want the occasion of a tailored dinner on the beach, the casual chic of the lobby bar, or Café Nikki.
Guests are bound to enjoy the Arabian Gulf’s blue waters and the stunning panoramic views of the property
The café – which also hosts a Friday seaside lunch – is set right on the beach and its menu features fresh, colourful, healthy and vibrant, with a focus on seafood. Music, which has been carefully curated to offer guests a relaxing ambient background, pulses pleasantly in the background, competing only with the sound of the Arabian Sea meeting the pristine shore. Cabanas are laid out facing the water’s edge, the moody blue and grey of the sea offset by the cool azure tiles of the swimming pool.
Along the beach, Nikki Beach Dubai features international cuisine for its guests that come to take advantage of the most stylish poolside surroundings in the city.
Life here is all about pressing that all-important reset button on the daily routine of our lives, segueing into a an alternative pace of life for a few moments and remembering what’s important, while letting go of the rest.
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