Review of Royal Mirage, Arabian Court, by Vanessa Kaoukji

Architecturally the Arabian Court luxury hotel is the most stunning of the three luxury hotels that make up the Royal Mirage in Dubai. Upon entering, guests are faced with a pool of water reflecting vast clay vases and beyond them is a view out to the sea. It's breathtaking and even if you are staying at the Palace or the Residence & Spa it's worth a trip over to here. The reception desk is around a corner or two so that the entrance doesn't get cluttered up with people and luggage.

The facilities

The Rooftop Bar, an open-air bar on the roof which is made up of domes and alcoves and is decked out with cushions, is a great place to have a drink. The beauty of the Arabian Court is that you can enjoy the bustle of The Palace and retire to quiet luxury in the evening.

The rooms

This luxury hotel features 170 rooms but feels very small, perhaps because it is so quiet. Rooms here have the individuality and luxury missing from The Palace. Larger rooms have enormous terraces with cushioned ledges and sun-loungers. In the bathrooms a large window above the bath looks out over the terrace to the sea beyond.