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Taj Palace Hotel |
his modern hotel is located on the northern side of Dubai's creek in historical Deira, two kilometres from the bustling Gold Souk and various bazaars, and five kilometres from the Dubai Museum.
The hotel houses a rooftop pool and hot tub, offering views of Dubai's skyline; a spa offers a range of indulgent body scrubs and rejuvenating massages; six restaurants cater for all tastes.
Air-conditioned guestrooms and suites range from 51 to 102 square metres; larger apartments include maid quarters; all have furnished balconies, satellite television, and non-alcoholic minibars.
The health club houses a 24-hour fitness centre, while up on the rooftop there is a swimming pool, separate spa tub, and a children's pool. Steps lead down from the rooftop to the spa where guests are seated in a tranquil room upon arrival for treatment and offered a detoxifying herbal tea while having their feet washed in rose-scented water. Therapies include signature Ayurvedic treatments, Balinese scrubs, and European massages.
Dining
Sakura - Fitted with three teppanyaki tables and decorated with delicate Japanese paintings, this Oriental restaurant has a teppanyaki-trained chef and serves tempura, sushi, sashimi, teriyaki dishes and lunchtime bento boxes prepared with ingredients flown in from Japan . Open for lunch and dinner. No alcohol served.
Handi - Serves northern and southern Indian food in an authentic Mughal-inspired interior with sitar music playing in the background. Indian chefs create dishes including kebabs, curries and fresh naans alongside a selection of lassis, non-alcoholic cocktails, and traditional Indian sweets. Open for lunch and dinner. No alcohol served.
Verdi - Run by an Italian chef, this 48-cover restaurant has a more formal atmosphere and serves traditional pasta and antipasti dishes, and pizzas with a choice of over 40 toppings. Open for lunch and dinner. No alcohol served.