THE STYLE LIST

STYLE SPECIAL- DUBAI

I have just returned from the most stylish place on earth...........Dubai !  I have been coming here for years and it just gets more super stylish with every visit. Those people that say Dubai is tacky and tasteless are most definitely hanging out at all the wrong places. So read on to make your stay as stylish and elegant as possible.

Grosvenor House

I spent so many evenings at THE GROSVENOR HOUSE HOTEL but never in the same bar or restaurant twice !!  I personally feel the number one playspot must go to these two iconic twin towers lit up in blue on the Dubai Marina. I am seriously considering coming here EVERY Friday night to party with some of the most beautiful crowd I have ever seen. It is THAT good.

Buddha Bar

The BUDDHA BAR downstairs at one of the Towers is mind-blowing overseen by a giant Gold Buddha perusing the diners in the restaurant. The place is seriously dark and brooding . There is a bar stretching from one end of the room to the other. Must try some Buddha Bar speciality cocktails. The food was elegant but super sized portions. The menu was Japanese/Indonesian influenced. The restaurant was glass from floor to ceiling enabling you not to miss the dramatic scenery on the waterfront. Do not miss a visit here. A six star night out.

BAR 44 on the 44th (surprisingly) floor is a champagne and cocktail bar with fantastic views. Very classy, dress to impress. there was Pianist and a fantastic lady singer both wearing Black tie dress. I felt like I was part of a film set. Come here for those quieter romantic nights.

Siddharta Lounge

SIDHARTA LOUNGE still on the Dubai Marina all white bar and Lounge with a swimming Pool. This Lounge is part inside part outside. If you want to dance has a DJ from 9pm. Seriously tasteful.

101 Bar

If Belinda Carlisle was right and Heaven really is a 'place on earth' then here it is at BAR 101 at The ONE & Only Resort on The Palm. Do not make the same mistake as us and try to drive to it as you have to drive up the trunk of the Palm to the furthest branch almost ending up where you started. We then discovered that a ferry runs regularly from its sister Hotel The Royal Mirage at The Marina which is literally a hop away (6mins) across the water. The Ferry takes you right into the bar and it is free transport.Mediterranean cuisine but if you don't want to eat come just for cocktails its super cool here. St Tropez meets Ibiza ! Apparently very busy on a Thursday and friday night although we went on a quiet night it was beautifully serene soaking up the atmosphere in the middle of the Ocean. Completely surreal. If you get a chance take a buggy and go look at The Hotel. Has to be seen to be believed !

Jebel Ali

If you want to bring children I can recommend the JEBEL ALI RESORT a 30 minute drive from the main centre and in the middle of nowhere a real get away from it all resort. But a massive resort in its own right with its own Marina a plethora of restaurants. A"supercool" kids club. A number of recreational activities. All on its own beach . With all inclusive options and kids eat free. We spied Kerry Katona on our day visit here.

For shopping all the malls out here are super sized expensive and designer. The Mall of the Emirates has a Harvey Nichols. They open late but a good idea to save your skin early on in your holiday and come here to get out of the midday sun. Even the Metro is super stylish and clean. Very simple to use one line running the whole length of Dubai. I don't normally find such stylish Metros which is why I don't generally use them in New York,Paris or London. So you know if I used it ,it must be simple and it truly was a designer Metro' oh yes and it is overground not underground another major difference. Don't be afraid style bunnies completely safe.(although driverless !!!!)

So there it is Stylistas get yourself a ticket to the worlds most stylish playground I hope you like some of my favourite places in Dubai of course it can all change so quickly over there. So DON"T DELAY check out today. Get yourself a big injection of style serum although beware London feels a little shabby after this one.

HAVE FUN  XXXXX