There’s something for everyone in Singapore
There’s something for everyone in Singapore It’s a heady, humid cosmopolitan melting pot that, at first glance, can seem overwhelming, but the neatly manicured confines of central Singapore are easy to navigate. Stepping out and about in Singapore is simpler than it looks. Monkeys and insects and birds, oh my Bukit Timah Nature Reserve makes for a fantastic morning for the whole... Read More
Raise your glass - Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Raise your glass - Jumeirah Emirates Towers The blade-shaped Jumeirah Emirates Towers make a dramatic statement about Dubai. They are located between the business and convention centres, near the beach and a Metro station. Observe a thrilling parade of power brokers in its lobbies, fifteen bars and restaurants. There’s even a floor exclusively for women with rooms that have... Read More
On a winning pedestal - Jumeirah Creekside Hotel
On a winning pedestal For those travellers arriving after midnight, Jumeirah Creekside Hotel is a short journey from the airport. In a calming, green space, it has the feel of a country club and the contemporary appeal of boutique, city digs. Luxuriously comfortable rooms are kitted out with 007-wizardry and are astonishingly quiet. There is a refreshing insight into authentic... Read More
Palm d’or
Palm d’or The exclusive Jumeirah Zabeel Saray in Dubai simply dazzles. The hotel sits on the western crescent of a man-made island, The Palm, within a genteel, residential district. Stunning rooms and richly decorated Royal Residences are clustered around a lush lagoon pool. It’s a journey back into a recreated Ottoman Empire, made real through clever Turkish design... Read More
Flower in the desert - It’s no mirage
Flower in the desert - It’s no mirage Jumeirah at Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi is a sanctuary of serviced residences, rooms, suites and luxury retail outlets. It is part of an awe-inspiring tower complex on the fashionable, waterfront Corniche. Within a heartbeat of opening, this establishment had garnered multiple ‘best” travel awards.Bathed in natural light, the... Read More
Gold Index and the Dhow - Burj Al Arab
Gold Index and the Dhow - Burj Al Arab You’ve heard of the famed Burj Al Arab at Jumeirah Beach and seen its dhow-shaped architecture filmed from its stratospheric helipad. Seeing it is simply awe-inspiring. The sumptuous suites are butler serviced and there’s a reception desk on every floor. The bathrooms are a generous treat of Hermès amenities. Linger over the ultimate... Read More
A taste for trainspotting - Shangri-La Tokyo
A taste for trainspotting - Shangri-La Tokyo The Shangri-La Tokyo offers (literally) the highest levels of hospitality, glittering amenities and refreshing service. The hotel is a whisper away from the Imperial Palace, and the finest Tokyo shopping. This is a compact hotel with elegant, hallmark rooms on the top 11 floors of a sleek tower. Sweeping views of the palace and... Read More
Harbouring only the best - Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Harbouring only the best - Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong John Chekian believes that one of the world’s best journeys is the ferry ride across Hong Kong Harbour. On the frantic harbour shores, right at the doorstep of the posh shopping and entertainment complex of Pacific Place, the Island Shangri-La is an easy walk to a metro station, Victoria Peak Terminal or the famed Star... Read More
Treat yourself to the best at the Fullerton Bay Hotel, Singapore
Treat yourself to the best at the Fullerton Bay Hotel, Singapore If you would like to take a more boutique approach to the Marina Bay location, the The Fullerton Bay Hotel will take your breath away. It exudes romance and sexy ambience. It is the only Singaporean hotel that sits right on the waters of the bay and its Asian designer chic and sophistication are perfection. The building... Read More
The Fullerton Hotel - Best on the Bay
The Fullerton Hotel - Best on the Bay In Singapore, Fullerton Heritage has made glamour the byword around the Marina Bay waterfront. The location of The Fullerton Hotel means that guests have easy access to the city’s revved up cultural scene and business centres. The slick update of the 1928 General Post Office gave Singapore an imposing gem of a hotel. The Fullerton respectfully... Read More
