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Raffles Dubai

A part of Dubai, a place apart, Raffles Dubai is a 5-star luxury hotel that embodies an oasis of calm and charm with an incredible sense of space, service and unforgettable style.

A surprising, chic merging of Asian style with an Egyptian aesthetic, Raffles Dubai is perfectly positioned in the heart of the city, delivering the unexpected luxury of space, impeccable service and sophisticated style. Loved by travellers for the warmth of its service and the sophistication of the aesthetic, Raffles Dubai offers some of the most spacious rooms in the city – generously proportioned, sumptuously appointed and blessed with a uniquely Raffles sensibility. With their walk-in showers, sitting areas and balconies the rooms are like suites; and the suites are … extraordinary. At night, the views from your private balcony stretch out forever.

With a choice of seven exceptional restaurants and bars, as well a myriad of restaurants in Wafi, Raffles Dubai is the ultimate destination from which to explore Dubai’s amazing boutiques, shops and souks.

This iconic architectural gem is beautifully positioned close to the magnificent Khan Murjan souk, Dubai International Airport and convention centers. Guests are also close to Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre and Exhibition Halls – and just a short hop to the sea, sand and sunbathing off the coast.

Surrounded by lush private gardens, Raffles offers space to live, breathe and express yourself in unique style. An outdoor pool, a state-of-the-art gym, the exceptional Raffles Spa – with six treatment rooms including a couple’s suite – and the exclusive Raffles Garden to complete the picture.

Surprising, delightful, delicious – and promising an incredible sense of space, service and unforgettable style – this destination hotel is an oasis of calm and charm for those for whom life is always an adventure.

Habtoor Palace Dubai

A luxurious retreat located on the banks of the Dubai Water Canal, Habtoor Palace is Dubai’s first ever integrated urban resort.A city escape within the city, Habtoor Palace sits alongside two other hotels, three high-rise residential towers, as well as the city’s first amphitheater water show La Perle by Dragone. Guests are spoiled for choice with access to 22 restaurants and lounges, three swimming pools, two spas, 24 hour fitness facility and an indoor tennis academy.

Progressive in outlook, yet rooted in tradition, Dubai has captured the imagination of the world, presenting a fantastic ensemble of attractions and experiences.
Continually ranked as one of the world’s most decorated places to live in, Dubai offers an extravagant lifestyle and is widely regarded as the business hub of the Middle East.With direct air connections to 220 destinations worldwide, its accessibility, together with the city’s cultural diversity, infrastructure and hospitality resources, make it the ideal meetings and events destination, as well as a popular tourist attraction.

Wake up to a world beyond expectation. Choose from 234 guestrooms including 52 suites featuring its flagship Sir Winston Churchill Suite and the Middle East’s first Bentley Suite.The striking Habtoor Palace interiors present a bright, airy ambience with impeccable details, from intricate chandeliers to the most lavish furnishings. Rooms and suites feature exquisite marble double vanity bathrooms and state-of-the-art entertainment technologies.
Born out of a need to fulfil every guest’s desire, the butler service is extended to all guests.

Presenting seven well-defined restaurants and lounges, each venue promises a seduction of senses with distinctive aromas and enchanting ambiences.
BQ – French Kitchen & Bar – Serving contemporary French neighborhood favorites.The adjoining pastry shop is where aromatic espresso and freshly baked pastries create sweet experiences.

World Cut Steakhouse – Set within a convivial and elegant space, the award-winning venue offers American steakhouse favorites presented with a modern flair. Expect the choicest cuts and mouth-watering seafood paired with hearty rustic sides.
Le Patio – Enjoy the serene ambience of an al fresco courtyard where guests can savor Middle Eastern cuisine alongside flavorful shisha.
The facilities at Habtoor Palace elevate both body and spirit.The 24-hour fully-equipped Fitness Centre allows esteemed guests to customize their workout on state-of-the-art equipment, for a stimulating journey of invigoration. Personal training from our fitness expert is available upon request.
Nestled amid lush greenery, enjoy absolute tranquility and unwind in the unrivalled ambience of our two rooftop swimming pools. Indulge in a host of poolside treats such as fruit sticks, smoothie tastings, sunscreen spritzing and more, with our compliments. Comfortable sun beds and cabanas present the
perfect setting for poolside pleasure and is accessible only by in-house guests.

Palazzo Versace Dubai

Reminiscent of a 16th century Italian Palace, Palazzo Versace Dubai is a Neoclassical masterpiece with subtle traces of Arabian architecture. Featuring a striking entrance, high ceilings, landscaped gardens, and a range of well-crafted Italian furnishings, the hotel is truly symbolic of the Versace lifestyle.

Located in Jaddaf Waterfront, less than 15 minutes away from Dubai International Airport and 8 minutes away from Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai, Palazzo Versace Dubai is conveniently located along the shores of the historic Dubai Creek. On arrival one is welcomed by the striking ‘Pietra di Fiume’ design of the iconic Medusa and Greek décor. A walk through the 5-star hotel’s public spaces reveals several exclusive designs and fabrics from Versace, while the lagoon pools and reflection ponds complement the serenity of the lush gardens that surround the hotel – a true luxury retreat for leisure travellers.

Every single piece of furniture and fabric that adorns the hotel’s 215 hotel rooms and suites, and 169 residences, is designed and tailor-made by Versace exclusively for the Palazzo Versace Hotel in Dubai. Each of the hotel’s 9 restaurants and bars is designed to have an al fresco terrace to reflect the heritage of Palazzos, where the internal court was the informal space to meet, dine and enjoy the weather. The three outdoor pools are decorated with mosaic tiles and surrounded by palm trees and flowers. The beautifully landscaped gardens and unobstructed views of the Dubai Creek and skyline, make this luxury hotel an ideal venue for weddings and social events in Dubai.

Bereshet Hotel

Showcasing exceptional architecture amid a magnificent primeval desert landscape, the spectacular Beresheet has secured its reputation among Israel’s most exclusive hotels.
A vacation at the Beresheet ensures an unforgettable hospitality experience that encompasses the highest quality service, fine dining, a luxury spa, spacious rooms, a magnificent pool, and, of course, panoramic views of the incomparable desert landscape.

The Beresheet covers an incredible 50,000 square meters, with 111 guest villas dotted across the property. All of the 39 ground level rooms have their own private pool, while the upper rooms feature large balconies where guests can marvel at breathtaking views. This peerless location combines luxurious accommodations with breathtaking natural wonders, while also enabling guests to enjoy a pleasant climate year round.

• A luxurious, serene getaway in the heart of the desert, on the edge of the awe-inspiring Ramon Crater
• Winner of the title “The Coolest Hotel Pool in the World,” awarded by Travel Agent Central Magazine
• 111 rooms and villas overlooking the desert landscape, some with private pools
• The prestigious Carmel Forest Spa offers ultimate relaxation in the form of more than 70 pampering body, health and beauty treatments
• Guest savor gourmet dishes in the hotel’s excellent Rosemary Restaurant, which uses fresh ingredients from local farms

Herods Boutique Eilat

Herods Boutique is a 5-star plus boutique hotel offering luxurious accommodation in a tranquil and intimate atmosphere, with a distinctly personal touch. Located in a tranquil spot with a private beach, and within easy walking distance of the upscale Cardo shopping district, expect the ultimate indulgent resort vacation at the Herods Boutique Hotel in Eilat. As a guest at the Herods Boutique Hotel in Eilat, you’ll enjoy a raft of luxurious facilities: exclusive deluxe swimming pool, world-class cuisine in our dining room, hospitality tailored to your very need, as well as a wealth of facilities at the Herods Palace Hotel complex, including concierge services, Gladiator gym, shows and performances, and more.

Architecturally, the Herods Boutique Hotel in Eilat draws inspiration from Middle Eastern motifs, evoking Oriental culture with beautiful arches, mosaics and designed doors that transport guests on a magical journey back in time.

With its spectacular royal pool, first-class spa treatments, children’s club and more, a perfect luxury vacation awaits you at the Herods Boutique Hotel from the Fattal chain.

Khan Ein Karem

Khan Ein Karem is an intimate boutique hotel located in a beautifully preserved 19th-century house, whose unique architectural style creates a haven of peace and quiet in the heart of the hills of Ein Kerem.

Each one of the spacious four suites has its own unique character, designed to host couples or families. Every room has either its own balcony overlooking a breathtaking view, a private garden, or an outdoor patio. The rooms and other lovely turns and corners in the hotel immerse our guests in an experience of inspiring design and architecture. In addition, the hotel has a shared roof overlooking the breathtaking view of the Ein Kerem village and the surrounding mountains of Jerusalem. Breakfast is served in our kosher dairy dining room which also offers chef meals, crafted by chef Hemdat Goldberg.

We’re born and raised in Ein Kerem. We spent our childhood running barefoot and carefree in the alleys of the village, basking in the nature surrounding it and in the halls of our parent’s home, which was open and hospitable for all. Dad was a lightning designer for Khan Theater, mom was the owner of a boutique shop, and running around them and their friends, actors, and actresses from Israel and abroad – were we.

The inevitable departure from home was devastating, and we never stopped dreaming about going back to the village, to our lost garden of Eden that contained all our memories from childhood and youth. Now, after it was desolate and abandoned for years, we decided to return to our childhood home and make it a place where we can host our friends and show them the beauty and magic of Ein Kerem.

Flora Valley Boutique Hotel

Flora Valley Boutique Hotel lies in an ancient stone house in the picturesque alleys of Ein Karem, nestled in a lush and magical valley at the foothills of the Jerusalem Mountains. This building features four ancient boutique suites, spectacular in their beauty, whose walls allow you to feel the resounding history of many years. These are reflected in the arched and asymmetrical form of the spaces, in addition to thick stone walls, arched windows, unique flooring and Armenian-style design elements that preserve their historical character in the suites along with comfortable and prestigious modern functionality.

Elma Arts Complex Luxury Hotel

Elma is a hotel and arts complex that uniquely combines luxurious hotel accommodation with the best in international music, plastic and performing arts. Spanning more than 100 acres, Elma stands on the edge of the Carmel ridge, overlooking a spectacular view of the Mediterranean coastline and a green patchwork of fields and wooded slopes. The historic building is considered one of Israel’s architectural highlights, and won its designer, Yaacov Rechter, the Israel Prize in Architecture.

After years of use following its inauguration in 1968, the magnificent building was gradually abandoned, to a point where it was scheduled for demolishing. It was at that point that Lily Elstein, a scion of the founders of Zichron Ya’acov, came to its rescue. Like her pioneer ancestors, who founded the village a hundred and forty years ago, Ms Elstein decided to undertake a pioneering mission of her own: to breathe life in the abandoned building and transform it into a hotel and arts complex. Ms. Elstein acquired the place in 2005, and founded Elma. After more than ten years of strenuous preservation and restoration work, the Elma Arts Complex and Luxury Hotel opened its gates to reveal its old-new beauty to the world. This magnificent complex boasts 95 well appointed hotel rooms, a fine restaurant, a spa and an enchanting pool overlooking the Carmel mountain and the coastline; but it is also home to a comprehensive world of art, populated by creations from some of the most prominent Israeli artists.

There is much to discover at Elma: the expansive galleries, where pictures are illuminated by natural but never direct sunlight; the fascinating sculptures standing in open-air patios or in the beautiful and spacious gardens; the amphitheater (one of four) with a view to the sea and setting sun; and the highlight, two concert halls equipped with the latest in design, acoustics and technology that host local and international top performers and composers. All these make Elma a rare gem of hospitality and art.

The Jaffa, a Luxury Collection Hotel

The Jaffa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tel Aviv is a 5-star property set within a restored 19th century complex that once housed Jaffa’s French Hospital. Centrally located near the Mediterranean Sea and the historic port of Jaffa, attractions like Shuk Hapishpeshim flea market, Museum of Antiquities and local boutiques are always a short walk away. Explore the ancient port city and discover the local culture, enjoy the epicurean delights crafted by our chefs at Golda’s and experience the serenity of L.RAPHAEL Spa and the personalized luxury of our 120 exquisite rooms and suites appointed by designer John Pawson. Allow our concierge team to personally choreograph every detail of your stay, replenish your spirit and spark your imagination.

The hotel’s history was discovered by chance during the its 11-year-long construction and renovation. British architect John Pawson, who designed the hotel, in collaboration with local architect Ramy Gill, said that the team always believed the excavations would unearth something of historical value. That was indeed the case and both an ancient 13th century wall, as well as an ancient courtyard was discovered. The courtyard now hosts the hotel’s central courtyard and pool.

The Setai

Situated along the Mediterranean Sea, Tel Aviv coastline and Jaffa Port, The Setai Tel Aviv is offering sophistication and tranquility at the crossroads of modern and ancient Tel Aviv-Jaffa. Housed within a historic Ottoman building, once used as a jailhouse, The Setai Tel Aviv offers an enviable entryway to the wonders of the Jaffa Port, Tel Aviv’s full beach coastline and steps away from the city’s bustling boulevards and urban hub.

The 120-room luxury property comprises five buildings of the former and historical Ottoman prison and police station, imaginatively transformed with contemporary touches and classic refurbishments. The Setai Tel Aviv’s marble and stone corridors connect the buildings and converge within a central courtyard. Original design details and stonework harmoniously compliment modern accents, converging with the restored Turkish Hamam Spa and infinity rooftop pool overlooking the entire Tel Aviv skyline – for breathtaking views from sunrise to sunset.

Located in the heart of the ancient port city of Jaffa, The Setai Tel Aviv beach hotel is as historic as the neighbourhood that surrounds it. Authentic, sophisticated, and welcoming, The Setai Tel Aviv merges the history and heritage of Jaffa with the lavish trappings of a modern-day metropolis.

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