Viceroy Palm Jumeirah, Dubai: Miami vibes and beautiful skylines.
As an author of a book taking place entirely in a hotel, there is literally nothing I love more than visiting a new hotel. I love lobbies and people watching. I love clean sheets and breathtaking views. I love luxury toiletries and staying in bed for hours. Fortunately, the Viceroy Palm Jumeirah delivers on the new hotel ideal in spades. I’ll start by disclosing that while the hotel was caught off guard over Easter weekend, they seem to be taking the TripAdvisor feedback quite seriously and from my interactions at the hotel, are well on their way to providing professional service and hospitality. All the Yes While I thought the Fairmont Fujairah had my favorite designed room in the UAE, I now realize the Viceroy’s effortlessly Art Deco-esque vibe is something I would love to recreate in a future home. My love of the room extends so much that today…
Quattro Passi: Viceroy Palm Jumeirah.
What’s a new property without a brand new restaurant? Continuing my exploration of Italian cuisine (this makes my 4th tasting in a month, perhaps I’ll be an expert by the time I depart for Rome next month…) in the UAE, I was happy to find a mid-week lunch spot at Quattro Passi located at the recently opened Viceroy Palm Jumeirah. The interior (both in the restaurant and the hotel) is chic, modern, and well appointed. When presented with the menu, after a quick review, the waiter suggested I might enjoy a degustation from the kitchen. Yes, please! And would I like a wine pairing to accompany the dishes? Yes, thank you! While I understand my scenario was provided because I was dining to review the venue (and therefore wanted to try as much of the menu as possible), I would encourage you to request something similar. The wait staff are all…