Dubai in Two Acts

Sea to Sand: Dubai in Perfect Contrast

Dubai reveals itself in contrasts — the shimmer of the sea and the hush of the desert. This thoughtfully composed escape moves from a refined beachfront sanctuary to a lantern-lit desert retreat, capturing coastal elegance and desert heritage in effortless harmony.

Dubai reveals itself in contrasts — the shimmer of the sea and the hush of the desert, grandeur and stillness, indulgence and ritual. This journey captures both, seamlessly woven into one unforgettable stay.

Begin at One&Only Royal Mirage, our editor’s favorite, and Dubai’s most refined beachfront enclave, where palatial architecture, palm-lined pathways, and gentle Gulf breezes set the tone. Time here is measured in quiet luxuries — mornings that unfold slowly between palm trees and the sea, breakfast terraces in shaded courtyards, glowing sunsets, and rituals of rest and renewal.

From the shoreline, the journey drifts inland to Bab Al Shams, a desert sanctuary where lanterns flicker at dusk and the dunes stretch endlessly beyond. Days are shaped by the landscape; nights by stories, spice-scented air, and candlelit dinners beneath the stars.

A thoughtfully composed escape curated for discerning travelers, capturing two distinct sides of Dubai — coastal elegance and desert heritage — brought together in effortless harmony.

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Your Journey

Three nights at One&Only Royal Mirage
A sanctuary of Moorish grandeur overlooking the Arabian Gulf wo nights at Bab Al Shams
Terrace Garden View Room, surrounded by rolling dunes and desert silence
Two nights at Bab Al Shams
Terrace Garden View Room, surrounded by rolling dunes and desert silence
Return airport transfers and seamless inter-resort transportation
Daily breakfast for two throughout the stay

Signature Experiences

One complimentary 60-minute wellness treatment per person at One&Only Royal Mirage
One complimentary 60-minute desert drive at Bab Al Shams
One complimentary dinner for two at Zala or Al Hadheerah at Bab Al Shams

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