The Address...."THE" Place to Be in Dubai

We have finally settled back into our Dubai apartment after a whirlwind, unforgettable trip to Oman. We are back into the swing of things touring the city, enjoying the beaches, and getting homework done!

We recently had the chance to take a tour of The Address Hotel, which is in the heart of Downtown Burj Dubai. We had heard that this downtown area hosts the most expensive real estate in the world, and now we know why. As you step out onto the back balcony area of The Address, your eyes are pulled upward into the clouds with a view of the breath taking view of the Burj Dubai, the tallest building in the entire world standing at 2,313 feet, almost double the Canada skyscraper which formerly held the title.

Spreading out at the base of the Burj is the marina area, which when it is completed within the year, it will be the largest man-made marina in the world, complete with gondolas and bridges. Next to the marina and to the right of the Burj, you see the Dubai Mall, which houses the giant aquarium which you can check out on one of our other posts. To the left of the Burj is Old Town Dubai, which is often described as the best shopping in Dubai, along with many excellent wine bars and restaurants. We actually had the chance to eat dinner at The Meat Co., which was a wonderful meal with excellent food and a fun, exotic atmosphere. We are definitely going back there again! The boys ordered ribs, which ended being enough for the whole family! Such a wonderful family meal!

However, even though the whole experience was absolutely wonderful for the whole family, what really stole the show was The Address Hotel. As you walk into the entrance, you breath is taken away by the beautiful wood paneling, beautiful furniture, and modern art, created especially for The Address. As you walk through the lobby, each sitting area and restaurant is unique and elegant in its own way, with hand-blown glass chandeliers and hanging beads.

The suites themselves are absolutely gorgeous with vivid colors, soft fabrics, and an unbelievable view of the downtown area. They are modern with beautiful art and elegant designs, yet very welcoming and warm.

Beyond the elegant lobby, the restaurants, and the gorgeous sweets, my absolute favorite part of The Address is the back balcony overlooking the marina. This area is truly unique with a series of cascading infinite pools, lovely wooden pool chairs, private sitting areas, a full bar and restaurant with five-star service, and one of the most amazing city views in the world.

While experiencing the luxury of The Address, walking through the traditional souk, enjoying dinner overlooking the marina, and starring dizzyingly up at the Burj Dubai, I realized that this downtown area was a destination within Dubai. Whether you are here for business, or for a couple's retreat, you will love all that The Address has to offer.