The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina

With more than 1200 metres of private beach lapped by the warm transparent waters of the Persian Gulf, the splendid Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina offers guests a choice of eight restaurants and bars in which to dine. The Blue Orange serves international cuisine – from Japanese to Chinese, from Belgian to Arabian – all dishes are freshly prepared at the time of ordering. Bussola specialises in Italian fare, the Hunters Room & Grill enables guests to sample the best of Australian, Argentine and North American meats, the Spice Emporium is dedicated to spicy Southeast Asian gastronomy, and The Pool Bars whip up tasty snacks. The hotel also has a sumptuous spa that offers a myriad of treatments, including the special Monticelli mud wrap, which uses the thermal spring waters from the Italian place of the same name.

Heavenly Spa
Never was a spa more aptly named: The Heavenly Spa at the Westin Dubai is a vast and tranquil sanctuary from the outside world. From the moment you enter, your senses are calmed by the soothing sound of fountains and gently flowing streams, and the delicate scent of aromatic oils fills the air.Let go and feel tensions slip away in one of the 11 state-of-the-art treatment rooms, or the luxurious double room for couples, and enjoy the benefits of the steam, sauna and Jacuzzi before you indulge in your chosen treatment. For something truly out of this world, try the Rain Massage. For this deeply relaxing treatment that will ease tired limbs and aching muscles, specially-formulated Rain Oil is smoothed all over the body. Next, traditional ‘rain sticks’, which are crafted from ancient Redwood trees, are used to massage away tension and improve the circulation.

Spice Emporium
The Spice Emporium at The Westin has recently undergone a change of concept to become a vibrant Thai restaurant. Located on the hotel’s ground floor and with windows overlooking the Arabian Gulf, the restaurant is centred around two bustling show kitchens, where the sound of the sizzling grill and the heady scent of Thai herbs and spices further tantalize the senses. The new menu takes diners on a culinary journey through the best of Thai cuisine – sample refreshing salads such as Som Tom Thai, a fusion of shredded green papaya, peanut and dried shrimps with a spicy chili and lime dressing, or why not try the Ped Sam Rod, a crispy roast duck accompanied by three types of chili sauce.

Luxos Recommended Menu:
Pad ke mouw taley wok-fried spicy seafood with Thai herbs, fresh green peppercorn, hot basil and coconut heart

Oeno Wine Bar
Looking for a sophisticated evening enlivened by new tingles on the taste buds? Oeno Wine Bar is the place for you, with its impressive selection of wines, accompanied by one of the finest ranges of cheeses in the city, with the attendant gourmet additions of conserves and honeys. The venue's sommeliers are on hand to recommend the wines that best match your oenological desires, whether for mature tannins or flinty fruit. Live jazz music (every evening except Tuesday and Sunday) and the relaxed atmosphere will give a mellow flavour to a lovely evening out in Dubai.

Spring 2011