Four Seasons DIFC- key to a dream

Mariam Nihal Saudi Gazette Ironically, finding a key in your dreams is believed to represent a plethora of ideas that suggest you are open to gaining knowledge or exploring possibilities, even secrets.  One such secret was recently revealed at the Dubai International Financial Centre. Located in Dubai’s most dynamic hub, Four Seasons recently opened its latest hotel in the heart of the DIFC.  Hotels frequently spring up in every nook and corner in Dubai, so it is understandable to feel overwhelmed and struggle to get your bearings, especially when it comes to the emirate’s latest hotels.  Luckily for all luxury travellers looking for the answer, we have good news; for those who haven’t found a hotel in Dubai that has made it into their top favorites, prepare to have one.  Four Seasons DIFC is built with the well-defined ambition of charming its guests. If you have experienced a Four Seasons stay, then you expect a similar setting.  You know what to expect, and that’s not to say you’re a member of a profligate lifestyle, but in fact a rational, luxury traveler.  The new property, to much surprise, surpasses the initial promise; the condensed lobby size is deceptive, but once you check in and the elevator doors close, you are elevated to a new level of indulgence.  Rich interiors maintain a sophisticated composure, and sleek décor and furnishing trades opulence for understated elegance with a streamlined finish.  Standard rooms are bigger than average and envelop you in a calm cloud, and maybe that is the key.  Four Seaons, DIFC helps capture intimacy at its best.   At eight stories with 106 rooms, the hotel is designed to prioritize privacy, with everything else coming second. Floor to ceiling glass windows not only add light to a room, but create an outdoor feel where you can enjoy the sky as it turns a multitude of colors through the day.  Rooms are furnished with modern and minimal decor, including art pieces that face the plush double bed spread. The walk-in-closet faces the spa like bathroom, which combines a sense of luxury with a walk-in-shower space for two.  Utilizing space and functionality, the room is designed to give you a comfortable space with a sense of extravagance.  You’ve got the expected range: 45-inch TV, speakers for your iPhone, bedside controls for lighting, but then you also have an iPad Mini to access hotel services. On a side note, it is imperative to consider less interaction can stifle guest relations and heavy investment into personalization is a good idea for the hotel. Having said that, the hotel provides a list of life saving hacks. You don’t need to call and be transferred for what you need; book your spa treatment and get room service, but do it all on your iPad without having to pick up the phone.  The hotel also offers a secluded spa and a 24-hour fitness center.   Unlike Dubai’s famous spas that wreak havoc, the spa at Four Seasons DIFC is a blissful sanctuary that, again, is not a giant space but perfect for the peace of mind one seeks at a spa.  If you are looking for beach activities, head down to the beachfront sister property in Jumeirah.  For dining, the hotel’s location is perfect: next to Zuma, Roberto’s, and La Petite Maison.  For fashion lovers, Dubai mall is just 10-minutes away.  The hotel offers transfers, but only in a Jaguar or Maserati, so you know you are in the safe hands of luxury. So now that your destination is sorted, it is time to indulge your dreams. Book it  www.fourseasons.com Call: +971 (4) 506 0000