Waldorf Astoria DIFC: My New Favourite Dubai Resort

I’ve been to Dubai extra occasions than I can depend, and I’ve stayed at a numerous variety of lodges within the metropolis. Nonetheless, up till now there hasn’t been a single resort that I’ve thought was completely wonderful, and that I felt I wanted to return to (I’ve a comfortable spot for the Park Hyatt, however I’m undecided it’s completely rational).

Nicely, that has lastly modified. I wish to give an enormous shoutout to the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Worldwide Monetary Centre (DIFC), which is an unbelievable resort that I can’t advocate sufficient.

This was my first time staying in DIFC, and I sort of dig it (and I believe the branding doesn’t actually do justice to what it has to supply for leisure vacationers). Whereas I’ll have a full overview quickly, I needed to simply be aware a couple of fast issues that I really like about this resort.

One of the best service I’ve had in Dubai

I discover service in Dubai to usually be effectively intentioned however not that polished or effectively organized. The workers on the Waldorf Astoria DIFC are really on a unique degree to what I’ve skilled in all places else. Each single worker I interacted with was skilled, genuinely wanting to please, and had a character. From the restaurant, to the housekeeping workers, to the entrance workplace workers, this resort has so many superstars.

I can’t depend the variety of occasions I used to be requested by staff for suggestions or if there was something that might be finished to make our keep higher, however not in an overbearing method (and to be clear, I don’t get the sense that I’m getting particular therapy right here — they only actually care about visitors). In equity, the resort doesn’t appear to be busy in any respect.

Good Hilton Honors Diamond recognition

I used to be initially going to remain on the Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeirah, however a number of reader advisable giving the Waldorf Astoria DIFC a shot, noting that the Hilton Honors Diamond therapy was glorious. Nicely, I can verify this — the resort has distinctive Diamond recognition, and we acquired a proactive improve to a big suite.

Based mostly on the experiences I’ve seen on-line, this appears to be the usual improve for Diamond members. And this isn’t simply any suite, however it’s a legitimately large, two room suite with two loos.

Beautiful design

The Waldorf Astoria DIFC has a very luxurious design, from the general public areas to the visitor rooms. This needs to be some of the superbly designed factors metropolis lodges I’ve ever stayed at. The resort additionally solely opened in 2019, so it nonetheless feels new.

Wonderful breakfast

As a Hilton Honors Diamond member breakfast was included, and the choice was glorious. Breakfast was served at Bull & Bear, and you could possibly select issues from each a buffet and menu.

There have been distinctive drinks, from barista-made cappuccinos to contemporary juices. The buffet had every kind of contemporary fruit, pastries, yogurt, and extra. On high of that, there was a menu with the whole lot from avocado toast, to masala omelets, to shakshuka.

I like Dubai Worldwide Monetary Centre

I had by no means stayed in Dubai Worldwide Monetary Centre earlier than, as a result of based mostly on the title it doesn’t sound terribly interesting. Nonetheless, I really like this space, and would keep right here once more in a heartbeat.

Personally I don’t come to Dubai as a result of I need a seaside trip. Whereas I perceive folks from chilly climates come right here for that, now we have a lot better seashores in Florida. Additionally, I attempt to keep away from the solar (particularly when the UV index is 10+, because it has been right here).

Reasonably I usually go to Dubai as a stopover to a different vacation spot. I prefer to method Dubai extra as a metropolis than a seaside vacation spot, and that’s why I like DIFC:

• DIFC is barely quarter-hour from the airport, so it’s handy to get to & from when you have a brief stopover
• DIFC has every kind of fantastic eating places, starting from outposts of well-known worldwide restaurant teams, to eating places that you just’ll simply discover right here
• DIFC is fairly walkable and central, as you possibly can stroll to so many eating places, and might even stroll to the Dubai Mall

I’m not saying DIFC is for everybody, however it’s undoubtedly our new most popular place to be in Dubai. I sit up for making an attempt out extra lodges within the space.

Backside line

I’ll have a full overview quickly, however within the meantime I can’t advocate the Waldorf Astoria DIFC sufficient. The resort is attractive, the workers are exceptionally pleasant and effectively skilled, the elite recognition is superb, and I like DIFC.

Should you’re passing by means of Dubai and aren’t in search of a seaside expertise, this is a wonderful luxurious possibility. Although I assume if this property will get too well-liked with Diamond members, maybe the improve state of affairs will change. 😉

The Waldorf Astoria model is rapidly turning into my favourite luxurious factors resort group, as I’ve had nothing however distinctive stays at these properties, from Amsterdam, to Beverly Hills, to Los Cabos.

Anybody else love the Waldorf Astoria DIFC, or choose this space generally?