Taj Palace hotel Dubai

Just 10 minutes away from Dubai International Airport is the rather curiously L-shaped Taj Palace Hotel in Deira. This five star luxury hotel sets out to define style and comfort that can only be termed as truly grand. The grandeur of Taj spills over into all of its 249 guest rooms, spa, and restaurants. This is one luxury hotel that marries up leisure with high-life, designing opulence, with comfort, gastronomical splendor and lifestyle.

While it doesn’t remotely resemble the Taj Mahal in India, its high-ceilinged splendor, suspended lights and chandeliers and restrained mauve interiors heighten the magic and mystique of the world’s greatest man-made wonders. Stepping into its lobby is an awe-inspiring experience with its wide spaces, plush furnishings, and marble columns so deeply reminiscent of the Mughal era. Add to it a discreet and discerning staff and nothing can mar the picture.

Each of Taj’s executive rooms is beautifully decorated with design chic evident in every corner. Throw in sumptuous rugs, parquet flooring, and traditionally-styled furniture and the magic remains for even a longer time than intended.

Earnest gourmands will be able indulge their favorite gastronomic fantasies thanks to the dizzying spread available in the five star hotel’s five top-class restaurants. For typical Indian gourmet you should sample the fare available in Handi with its signature biryani and tandoor dishes.

But if you are in the mood for something truly Middle Eastern you should check out the Topkapi and for great Italian fare the Verdi.

Plus, there is so much you can do even without stepping out of the hotel. The 24-hour fitness center is designed to keep you in shape despite the delectables. And the spa makes your stay even more pleasurable with Far Eastern, Ayurvedic, and European treatments available along with a deeply knowledgeable and friendly staff. 

Whether it is swimming, shopping, or dining the Taj is geared to fulfill all your desires- practically.