The grand imperial suite's living room. Mariam Nihal Saudi Gazette Reconstruction is recalling. Feelings are the hardest to relive. Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is an Ottoman fairytale, built to recreate the magic of history's most powerful empire. Zabeel Saray transports you back in time to the glorious Golden Age of the Ottoman Empire, albeit on a man-made island. Kursat Aybak Architectural took three years to bring the vision to life by building a resort that reflects the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire. Zabeel Saray is a six-floor beachside hotel with 405 elegantly appointed guest rooms, including 42 suites and 38 opulent villas situated around a lagoon pool. Turkish art and paintings infusing arabesque culture combine to conjure up images of the historical empire that spanned six centuries. Impressively, all rooms and suites offer stunning sea views, making one feel closer to the jewel of the Palm. Romanticism plays a strong role at Zabeel. You can feel it in the ornate paintings and royal furnishings all along the halls, lounges, spas and restaurants of the hotel. Outstanding hospitality with royal facilities such as their exclusive cinema, private villas with swimming pools, a 24-hour personalized butler service and beaches, cater to the extravagant needs of their guests. The luxurious residences offer unspoilt views of the Palm Jumeirah beach or Dubai Marina. Far removed from the basic and mundane, Zabeel offers a stimulating feel that believes in rich Arab and Ottoman culture. The concept of Zabeel Saray's lobby is inspired by the Ottoman palaces, which were designed to impress and revel in nature. The design of the main chandelier at the lobby entrance consists of several crescent moons. The chandeliers at the lobby are designed around Ottoman details such as the Islamic crescent (half moon) and the Islamic star. Other chandeliers are locally made using red and turquoise crystals, a color combination commonly used in the Ottoman palaces. There are several paintings of the Tulip, Kaftan (the Sultan's clothing) and replica paintings of the artwork featured in the Ottoman Palaces. Ismail Acar, a renowned Turkish artist, is responsible for all the artwork. Jumeirah Zabeel offers one of the finest spas in the Middle East. Talise Ottoman Spa offers Cleopatra-worthy treatments and a must-try Turkish hammam as it is an essential part of the Ottoman culture. It includes 42 individual treatment rooms, eight hydrotherapy rooms, two steam rooms, three saunas, a snow room, floating baths, adventure showers, and three authentic Turkish hammams. A retreat for the senses, Zabeel also offers Turkish delights at Lalezar. The fine-dining restaurant is a 20th century royal Ottoman-inspired destination that offers a variety of authentic Turkish cuisine prepared with a contemporary twist. Designed to reflect French colonial Vietnam in the 1920's, Voi features the finest Vietnamese cuisine, located in the left wing of the lobby level. The best of traditional Indian cuisine is prepared in a contemporary way at Amala, located in the right wing of the lobby level. An authentic Lebanese restaurant, Al Nafoorah, offers a wide selection of mezze and Lebanese cuisine, with an outdoor shisha terrace. The resort's all-day dining offering a Parisian Brasserie-style restaurant. The Ottoman Empire-inspired Imperium provides guests with a luxurious setting for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Guests can enjoy a variety of cuisines while soaking up the sun at Plaj that serves seafood and healthy Japanese fare on the beach overlooking Palm Jumeirah. Located in the main lobby, Sultan's Lounge is the place to go for coffees and of course traditional Turkish tea. The hotel's spa cafe, Ixir, offers a selection of healthy food and juices and the shopping arcade at Zabeel Saray offers 12 premium boutiques. The Crystal Tent Gala Dinner offers guests the unique opportunity to see in the New Year under the stars while enjoying the finest of delicacies, an international buffet, and in-house entertainment. The glass marquee offers a stunning backdrop for a memorable New Year's Eve under the stars. The setting provides an indoor gala with seating space for up to 600 guests while an outdoor deck provides a setting for midnight firework displays. The reign of the long-lived Ottoman Empire lasted 623 years. But some empires live forever. At Jumeirah Zabeel, the imperial design and enormous scale of the property echoes a similar dream. Guests can stay at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray from AED 1200 and more per night.
