Dubai / Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf

The traditional courtyard summer houses of old Arabia inspired the stunning two-storey summer houses that grace this enchanting resort where all rooms and suites have been fully refurbished in contemporary Arabian style and come complete with twenty four hour butler service.

Accessible by scenic waterways and leafy pathways, each living space is light, spacious and beautifully appointed with every conceivable modern comfort inside and out. Reached by traditional abra boat, Pai Thai, the resort’s romantic Thai restaurant, is a sublime alfresco spot to savour subtle curries and specialities such as sundried crispy beef.

For pre-dinner drinks, the courtyard of the summer house provides the perfect private spot, with complimentary sunset happy hour drinks that are served daily (6-8pm). An abundance of watersports from windsurfing to wakeboarding are available at the watersports centre or tone up with a range of activities from gym workouts and aerobics to tennis and squash. A visit to the Souk Madinat Jumeirah makes a pleasurable afternoon out.