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ust a short drive away from Dubai, The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah is an exquisite seaside property nestled within the immaculate Al Zorah sanctuary. Teeming with natural wonders, Al Zorah is framed by protected mangroves, white sandy beaches and azure lagoons. Look forward to unwrapping a slice of nature with almost 60 species of birds, diverse marine life and an offshore coral. The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah was designed by the world-famous Italian architect and designer, Piero Lissoni. Expect to be awestruck from the moment you step into the lobby. Magnificent pools of water surround the space, complemented by open spaces with contemporary architecture, 82 BBC Good Food Middle East February 2022
sophisticated décor and a natural palette that marries with the ocean, in elements of white and shades of blue and green. Do keep an eye out for the mesmerising hand-painted Italian wall tiles in your room or villa. Upon completing our swift checkin, we were welcomed with a cooling cucumber lemonade and offered an insight into the various dining options at the property – namely Aquario, Vinesse, The Library and The Poolside Lounge – before being shown to our room.
ACCOMMODATION
The resort’s luxury rooms and villas range from 81 square metres to a whopping 346 square metres, boasting private terraces, temperature-
controlled private pools and outdoor showers. Beginning at a Premier Room level with a Private Garden, all the way to a Kohinoor Suite with a Private Terrace, and ending at a Premium Twoor Three-Bedroom Villa with a secluded pool for larger groups, guests are spoilt for choice. Our Premier Room with a private terrace was surprisingly enormous – featuring a spacious walk-in closet, an en-suite bathroom with a Rain shower and bathtub, spacious setting with a plush sofa, dining cum work area, king bed, soundproof windows, and a large terrace with panoramic ocean and resort views – the room could easily pass off as a lavish one-bedroom city apartment.
Words by Serena Botelho e Warren
Escape to The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah, a lush and secluded beachside destination in the UAE
