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Exploring Postmodern Dubai

Martha Camarillo In the lobby of the Burj Al Arab hotel, in Dubai.

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All around, things are going up: the skeleton of the future is already visible in Dubai—stretching out into the sea or rising high into the air—the future with its girders and joists and concrete waiting to be poured, trucks at its feet and cranes surrounding it like bent-backed, worried nannies. On the earth below, people of all nations go about their business, pursuing their amusements and vices, each in his own particular style: Russian, Indian, Saudi, British.

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8 Hotels 7 Restaurants 7 Activities

Destinations: Dubai

Themes: Arts + Culture · Beaches + Islands · Food + Drink · Hotels + Resorts · Luxury · Shopping · Spa + Wellness

Inspired by: See the Future in Dubai — by Amy Wilentz, Published Aug. 2006

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Hotels (8)

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    Park Hyatt Dubai

    Dubai | Africa + Middle East | United Arab Emirates

    Compared to Dubai’s flashy skyscraper hotels, the waterfront Park Hyatt Dubai, which opened in 2005, is subtle and diminutive—which is exactly the

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    One&Only Royal Mirage

    Dubai | Africa + Middle East | United Arab Emirates

    A kind of über-Arabian fantasia built in the style of an ancient palace and fortress, the Royal Mirage occupies prime Dubai real estate. The compou

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    Kempinski Hotel

    Dubai | Africa + Middle East | United Arab Emirates

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    Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa

    Dubai | Africa + Middle East | United Arab Emirates

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    Grosvenor House

    Dubai | Africa + Middle East | United Arab Emirates

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    Burj Al Arab

    Dubai | Africa + Middle East | United Arab Emirates

    This iconic, sail-shaped hotel—which soars 1,053 feet over the Persian Gulf, on an artificial island off Jumeirah Beach—literally epitomizes Dubai’

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    Al Qasr

    Dubai | Africa + Middle East | United Arab Emirates

    This hotel's Lebanese restaurant has outdoor tables overlooking a waterfront resort. More
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    Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates

    Dubai | Africa + Middle East | United Arab Emirates

    Set in the heart of so-called New Dubai (about 20 minutes south from downtown), this 393-room hotel looks right onto one of Dubai’s most extravagan

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Restaurants (7)

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    Zheng He's

    Dubai | Africa + Middle East | United Arab Emirates

    The city's best Chinese.
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    Sho Cho

    Dubai | Africa + Middle East | United Arab Emirates

    The trendy sushi restaurant and nightclub is located in the Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa. More
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    Marrakech, Dubai

    Dubai | Africa + Middle East | United Arab Emirates

    The Moroccan restaurant in the Shangri-La Hotel features live music. More
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    Bice

    Dubai | Africa + Middle East | United Arab Emirates

    The superb Italian food is served in a relaxed atmosphere and coupled with a notable wine selection.
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    Al Nafoorah

    Dubai | Africa + Middle East | United Arab Emirates

    The restaurant serves Lebanese cooking—and the best hummus in Dubai.
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    Verre

    Dubai | Africa + Middle East | United Arab Emirates

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    Rhodes Mezzanine

    Dubai | Africa + Middle East | United Arab Emirates

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Activities (7)

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    Villa Moda

    Dubai | Africa + Middle East | United Arab Emirates

    The "sheikh of chic" of Kuwait, Majed al-Sabah, enters the Dubai scene with his trademark luxury shopping destination in the Jumeirah Emirates Towers. More
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    S*UCE

    Dubai | Africa + Middle East | United Arab Emirates

    A fashion boutique like no other in Dubai—you can enter directly from the street—with clothes by Middle Eastern designers. More
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    Harvey Nichols, Dubai

    Dubai | Africa + Middle East | United Arab Emirates

    Part of the Mall of the Emirates, this internal complex houses a good selection of designer labels—and the new Almaz restaurant, by Mourad "Momo" M... More
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    XVA

    Dubai | Africa + Middle East | United Arab Emirates

    The contemporary art space also features a café. More
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    Third Line

    Dubai | Africa + Middle East | United Arab Emirates

    The gallery also organizes film screenings. More
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    Six Senses Spa

    Dubai | Africa + Middle East | United Arab Emirates

    The 26 tropical treatment rooms sit on small islands. More
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    Five Green

    Dubai | Africa + Middle East | United Arab Emirates

    Five Green is the first United Arab Emirates concept store devoted to urban street-wear and art sourced from all over the world. This concept store... More
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