SLS Dubai is not just a hotel, it’s a whole colorful world where luxury and elegant atmosphere are perfectly combined with unusual experiences and unexpected frivolity. Located in the heart of the city, the hotel’s impressive 75-storey tower offers unparalleled breathtaking views of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, azure shades of Dubai Creek, as well as unobstructed 360-degree views of the city at sunset or sunrise.
SLS Dubai is one of the tallest hotels and residences in the region and voted number 3 Top Middle East Hotel of the Conde Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards.
SLS was designed to seamlessly bring together a magical collection of additional services and experiences, carefully crafted and designed to ensure guests never want to leave. A “playground” where culinary excellence, theatrical interiors, bold design touches and unexpected delights shape the future of luxury lifestyle.
Upon entering the hotel, guests are greeted by a large stained glass window that captivates with its beauty and displays the friendly Latin quote “Fortune favors the brave”, reflecting the most daring and innovative approach to excellence.
Passing through the first atrium and taking the express elevator to the 71st floor, you enter the luxurious Sky Lobby and S Bar, where panoramic windows overlook the vibrant city skyline.
Two magnificent infinity pools are located at the top of the 75-storey skyscraper, offering unparalleled views of Dubai.
These pools are included in the Guinness Book of Records as the highest overflow pools not only in the city, but also in the world.
ROOMS & APARTMENTS
Developed in collaboration with international architecture firm Aedas, SLS Dubai comprises of 254 expertly designed hotel rooms, 321 hotel apartments and 371 residential units by acclaimed designer Paul Bishop and in true SLS fashion, features contemporary art, elegant accents and exceptional fittings with the unique characteristics of the DNА brand.
All rooms are beautifully laid out and decorated in lilac and purple tones with romantic rose and gold accents. If you want to feel the ultimate in exclusivity, then SLS Hotel Apartments are the place to be. Each apartment is decorated in a contemporary, sophisticated style and offers the finest furnishings, dramatic lighting and high quality, high-tech fittings and finishes.
The spacious living spaces are decorated in light shades of gray and purple with hints of rose gold, and feature windows that let in natural light. Modern kitchens feature stone or marble countertops, wood cabinets, and high-end appliances.
Contemporary elegance extends to the bathrooms and custom-designed bedroom interiors, allowing guests to move through the private area with ease and fluidity. Attention to detail is present throughout each apartment, and the double height ceilings in the living room further enhance the natural feel.
Composed of duplexes and penthouses overlooking the Dubai Creek or Burj Khalifa, the contemporary classic design of SLS Apartments is a perfect example of why the hotel is one of the best in its class.
DINE & DRINK
SLS Dubai is a world-class culinary remix with picture-perfect views and redefined sophistication. The Fi’lia restaurant, awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand award, offers you to enjoy pure Italian tastes, taste excellent steaks in the rich setting of the Carna by Dario Cecchini restaurant, relax with a glass of wine or a cocktail in the chic atmosphere of the bars, admiring the evening panorama of the city.
Fi’lia Dubai
Fi’lia Dubai not only features Italian dishes prepared with fresh ingredients in the wood-fired oven and grill, as well as handmade bread and pasta.
The restaurant embodies the essence of a fresh and clean approach to food and drink, served in a simple yet elegant setting.
Citations from the menu:
BREAD & FOCACCIA with pistachio, honey, cuor di latte, as a perfect starter for the meal
Antipasti:
VITELLO — slow cooked smoked veal, tuna mousse, pickled pearl onions
CARPACCIO — trufle beef carpaccio, porcini, parmesan cream, sobacha
BURRATA with eldelfower dressing, candy tomatoes, garlic chips
CRUDO — sea bass, citrus dressing, radisi cucumber, crouton
Pasta and Risotto:
RAVIOLI — lobster ravioll, sage cream, pine nuts, caviar
Main Courses:
POLPO — sauté octopus, potato purée,
gremolata, lemon
GNOCCHI — truffle butter sauce,
parmesan, fresh black truffle
Perfect side dish to complement the main course is ZUCCHINI PARMESAN
The wine list offers a selection of international wines, as well as nonalcoholic wines, available by glass and in bottles.
Smoke & Mirrors Dubai
The best kept secret in Dubai is making the journey from its first location at Mondrian Doha and bringing old fashioned glamour to Smoke & Mirrors Dubai, where you can smoke a cigar and sip signature alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails.
Tamarindo — Tequila Blanco, Orange Liquor, Tamarind, Lime, Cane
Torito — Aged Ron, Peanut Butter, Condensed Milk, Evaporated Milk, Vanilla
Durazno (n/a) — Ocean Essence, Peach Soda, Pineapple
S Bar Dubai
And be sure to head up to the 71st floor to the eclectic-chic S Bar Dubai, which celebrates mixology culture with an impressive cocktail program.
MANGO CHUTNEY NEGRONI — Gin, SLS Vermouth, Bitter, Mango Chutney
Non-alcoholic cocktail lovers should pay attention to the unusual cocktail DE COCO — Coconut, Pineapple, Orange, Strawberry, Lemon
Ciel Spa
To create an exceptional relaxation experience that will exceed all expectations, the Ciel Spa has everything you need to immerse yourself in exquisite relaxation.
Massage rooms with custom-made massage beds, herbal steam baths, spacious showers, a relaxation room, a fitness center and much more, promoting the best experiments and impressions.
Tailor-made treatment menu will fill up everyone’s needs, combined with personalized and attentive approach.
SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences
book.ennismore.com/hotels/sls-hotels/dubai
Address: Marasi Dr. Business Bay Dubai
Contacts: +971 4 222 2388
+971 54 468 5151
info@slsdubai.com
Instagram: @slsdubai
Text: Marina Timo
Photo courtesy: EATWEEKGUIDE
