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The Wonder of Waldorf a s T oria
from HADAG MAGAZINE - ISSUE 13
by Fact ME
An expression of subtle elegance the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah is a truly remarkable destination. A glamorous beach resort situated 35 minutes from Dubai International Airport on a sun-drenched stretch of the iconic Palm Jumeirah Island and surrounded by the azure waters of the Arabian Gulf.
Unforgettable Experience
The resort boasts a generous private beach with soft sands, palatial public spaces, vibrant dining and entertainment venues, indulgent spa experiences, and guest rooms and suites of classically refined design. The Palm Jumeirah is the destination of choice for urban tranquillity. Well within reach of the vibrant city, this iconic Dubai locale is surrounded by the azure blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, dotted with secluded private beaches, and is home to some of the most exclusive real estate in the region. Dubai itself is renowned as a dynamic cosmopolitan city, which manifests in progressive architecture, a vibrant dining and entertainment scene and is widely recognized as an oasis of pure luxury.
An extension of the legendary service principles first introduced at the flagship Waldorf Astoria New York in 1930, each guest is assigned a personal concierge. Each assigned personal concierge acts as a primary point of contact ensuring every guest request is not only met, but exceeded, from assisting with culinary preferences, to arranging a special occasion.
اذه ،بخاصلا ةنيدملا بلق
ءاقر زلا هايملاب امامت طاحم يبد ةنيدم
ئطاوشلاب ءيلم ،يبرعلا جيلخلا رحبل
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Accommodation Goals
The 319 Deluxe Rooms and Suites reflect the tranquil surroundings of the Palm Jumeirah and provide ample space for relaxation. Each luxurious sea view room extends to a minimum of 55 m2 and is designed in a subtle beach palette of ivory, sand and soft turquoise. Contemporary European furnishings and bespoke lighting reflect the resort’s understated elegance. Generously furnished balconies with breath-taking panoramic views overlook the Arabian Gulf, the iconic Palm Jumeirah, and the glittering Dubai skyline. The 68 palatial suites are designed with ultimate comforts in mind. Starting at 100m2 each suite boasts a separate living room, luxurious allmarble bathrooms, and grand furnished balconies overlooking the Arabian Gulf. Select suites include access to the exclusive Waldorf Astoria Lounge which serves complimentary breakfast in the morning, refreshments throughout the day and a cocktail hour in the evening. The Presidential Suite at 390m2 of space has a spacious living area, two bedrooms, a private office, a separate dining room and a kitchen. Both the exquisite bedrooms and the living area opens onto a generous balcony with breathtaking views over the Arabian Gulf.
The Royal Suite
Located in the heart of the resort with unrivalled sea views of the Dubai skyline and iconic Palm Jumeirah, the Royal Suite is the epitome of luxury and privacy. Occupying the entire top floor and accessible through a private VIP elevator, the elegant sanctuary takes the grand title of largest suite in Dubai with 1500m2 of space. Each of the two en-suite bedrooms features a seating area, private balcony and walk-in wardrobes. Additional features include a Majilis, a full service kitchen with butler service and two bedrooms for assistants.
The Waldorf Astoria Spa
The Waldorf Astoria Spa offers an extensive array of luxurious treatments and services to indulge in. Offering destination inspired spa journeys from exotic locales stretching from Japan to Morocco as well as rituals inspired by local traditions. The perfect place to get some serious relaxation time!
Call +971 4 818 2222 or visit www.waldorfastoria3.hilton.com/ to book your stay.
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Ingredients
2kg Amberjack
500g Lemongrass
200g Yuzu
300g Sake
300g Mirin
300g Ginger
300g Mezcan
400g Soya Sauce
10g Salt
200g Olive Oil
200g Sunflower Oil
200g Egg white
30g Egg White Powder
30g Shiso
50g Espellete Pimenton
3g Xantana
Directions:
- Starting with the amberjack, clean and reduce the fish to a fillet. Place the amberjack into a shock freezer, then cut the fillet into thin slices of 0.5 cm.
- For marinade, mix all of the unsalted yuzu juice, 300 grams of finely cut lemongrass, 20 grams of ginger, all of the sake, mezcan, soya sauce, 200 grams of sunflower oil, 20 grams of olive oil and 10 grams of espellette. Allow the mixed ingredients to rest for three hours, after which filter with a Chinoise and mix the 3 grams of xantana in. Place aside.
- Combine cleansed avocado with Tabasco, olive oil, lemon and salt. Make a puree of the combination, until a creamy consistency has been achieved. Then peel one tomato and cut it into four parts, after which place in the oven with olive oil, orange, thyme and salt for 8 hours at 65 degrees Celsius. When removing the tomato from the oven, cut it en julienne.
- For the macarons you will need egg whites, 30 grams of soya sauce and 10 grams of albumina powder. Place the mixture into a plastic bag, which is used to create the round macaron shape. Place in the oven in a tray for 6 hours at 64 degrees Celsius.
- To create the tomato powder, peel a tomato and cut it in four parts. Clean the parts to ensure that you only have the fruit meat left. Mix with olive oil and place in the oven at 60 degrees Celsius for 6 hours. Once taken out of the oven, mix with liquid nitrogen until the point of powder stage is reached.
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Ingredients
1kg Dover Sole Fillet
3kg Potato
200g Butter & Cream
400g Veal Stock
200g Toast Bread
50ml Mint Oil
50g Taggiasche Olives
200g Unsalted Yuzu juice
300g Lemongrass, Sake & Mizcan
20g Ginger
200g Sunflower Oil
20g Olive Oil
3g Xantana
100g Topinambur
Directions:
- Clean the Dover Sole and cut into four pieces. Cook the fillets on a hot Teflon pan with olive oil, ensuring that the fillets have been salted beforehand. Place the Dover Sole in the pan only for a short period of time to ensure that the fillets will not dry.
- Prepare the smoked potato puree with Desiree potatoes, which are first placed in the oven over rock salt on 175 degrees Celsius for 90 minutes. Peel the potatoes whilst still hot, after which they are mashed with cream, veal stock and butter, until a creamy consistency is reached.
- For the smoking element you need a small piece of wood; place it into a pot on the fire until the smoke comes out. In a chinois, place the puree into the pot, however, avoid any direct contact with the wood. Make sure that the pot is covered with a clean fill and leave as such for 30 minutes in order for the puree to obtain the smoked flavour. after that for the sauce on the Dover Sole you need all of the unsalted Yuzu juice, finely cut lemongrass, ginger, sake, mizcan, sunflower oil, olive oil and 10 grams espellette. Mix the ingredients together and allow to rest for 3 hours, after which filter the mixture with a Chinois. Finally, mix the marinade with 3 grams of xantana. and To make the mint bread, take 100 grams of mint leaves and blanche in hot water. Dry the leaves immediately and mix together with olive oil. Cut from bread small brunoise and roast in a pan. When leaves are dry again, add in mint oil and let the leaves soak the oil up.
- For the dry olives, choose Taggiasche olives without seeds. Clean the olives and place into the microwave for 30 seconds; repeat until all the liquid is gone and the olives are crispy.
- Use 100 grams of clean topinambur for garnishing, shaping it in small squares. Deep fry the topinambur squares until crispy.
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Puerto José Banus, Marbella, Spain
The second entry for Spain, is Puerto José Banus. This Marina holds immaculate facilities to accommodate all travellers’ business and holiday needs. Currently housing an impressive 915 berths for sailboats to super yachts (up to 50 meters), they will differ greatly in cost depending on the size of one’s vessel. With a reputation for luxury, glamour, culture and beauty, this is a favourite site for travellers who enjoy the finer things in life.
Port Hercule, Monaco
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Developed from a small natural anchorage used in ancient times, into one of the world’s most famous and glamorous ports, this location is rich in both History and beauty. Of the 700 berths ranging from 4m to 130m, only 30 are able to welcome visitors, with one setting you back around €888pd. With facilities including two cranes, ample power supply, fresh water and much more, it’s a sea captain’s dream. Easy access to public transport allows for one to enjoy the local restaurants, casinos, bars and other amenities nearby.
Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi, UAE
For the ultimate destination in Middle Eastern yachting, look no further. This pristine harbour contains a 227 berth capacity (with an average mooring fee of around €421pd), catering for yachts of up to 150m. With access to beautiful coastlines, water & theme parks, restaurants, gyms, shopping and the cosmopolitan city of Abu Dhabi, this is more than a marina, it is a full sense experience. The racetrack built around the port’s contours, generates a lot of hype during its week of Formula1, attracting famous faces from around the world.
Yacht Haven Grande, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
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Having recently won the title of Superyacht Marina for the year 2016, this Caribbean based yacht haven holds no less than 46 mega-berths and is complimented by 80 0000 square feet of prime retail space. The area includes entertainment, dining and recreational amenities. This picturesque port offers the use of 100 regular berths (with an average mooring fee of around €889pd). Snorkelling, deep sea fishing, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, historical tours and even helicopter rides are available for all those lucky enough to visit this island paradise.
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Port de Gustavia, Saint Barths
This stunning location with its white sandy beaches, designer shops, great restaurants and a crazy nightlife is considered amongst the finest marinas in the world. Revered by the rich and the famous alike, a berth at this volcanic island harbour will set you back around €500pd. With 60 berths available dockside, 14 berths in the inner harbour and 100 plus berths in the outer harbour, there seems to be ample space for all would be visitors, however, it is near impossible to obtain any of them during peak seasons.
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Marina Grande, Capri, Italy
Regarded as perhaps the most exclusive marina on the planet, Marina Grande on the beautiful island of Capri, is also the most expensive. With one of the 300 berths setting a yacht owner back around €2585pd during the peak seasons, bookings need to be made months in advance. The town sits above the marina and its centre is easily accessible via funicular. Striking cliffs, white sandy beaches, restaurants, hotels and a healthy nightlife are all features. A richer combination of natural beauty and luxurious modern comforts is hard to find.
Port de Saint Tropez, Saint Tropez, France
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Just about everyone has heard of this iconic marina. Frequented by Hollywood Actors, Victoria Secret models and platinum record musicians, the French Riviera proves its ports rival the most luxurious in the world. Over 700 berths are on offer with one of the 30 super-yacht berths setting you back around €1356pd. Loved for its uniquely classic feel, thanks to the quaint architecture, as well as its immaculate beaches along the Baie de Pampelonne, it is however the 5-star amenities and unbeatable nightlife which makes it so very famous.
Piraeus City, Piraiki, Greece
The Greek Islands are a hugely popular tourist destination, with millions of visitors flocking to Piraeus each year. As the largest port in Greece, it is the launching point to the Aegean Islands. This marina contains 670 berths and caters for yachts up to 80m. Rates are calculated on length with a 60m yacht costing around €364pd to berth. If you are a fan of visiting restaurants, coffee shops, retail stores and bars, the wide range of options available may make this the port for you.
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Marina Port Vell, Barcelona, Spain
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A relatively recent addition to the list of worldclass luxury ports, Port Vell was original built for the 1992 Olympic Games in the heart of Barcelona. It has been transformed over the years into a 148 berth marina, able to cater for yachts up to 190m in length. At around €1084pd, the berths don’t come cheap and are highly sought after. All elements of visitors comfort, entertainment, safety and security have been considered whilst many of the Mediterranean hotspots are but a short cruise away.
ACI Marina, Split, Croatia
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Complete with a sailing club, bars, cafés, shops and restaurants, this handsome port has all of your holiday needs neatly covered. The surrounding area offers several swimming pools, high-end hotels, sporting facilities, museums, nature in abundance and so much more. The marina itself holds 360 berths and is much cheaper than its famous Italian counterparts, with one on offer for around €1001pd. The most popular events held here are the music festival every June and a Split Summer Festival every July.
Miami Beach Marina, Miami, Florida
Miami is known for its beautiful beaches, weather and people. It is no wonder its marina is also a huge attraction on the global yachting circuit. With a total of 45 super-yacht berths available at around €883pd a pop, these spaces are in high demand, especially during the Miami Boat show each February. Fortunately there are over 350 more, regular berths on offer. With easy access to great fishing locations, downtown Miami and the Florida Keys, one is spoilt for choice at this thriving location.
Albany Marina, Bahamas
Rivalling the greatest ports on the globe, this premiere marina is the largest in the Caribbean. It is equipped with 71 slips, with a 50m yacht costing around €931pd to berth. Each slip is fitted out with a floating concrete dock system. Fresh water and fuel are available whilst fiber optic lines provide internet connection. Amenities include an Ernie Els designed golf course, swimming pools, fitness facilities, spas, salons, bars, restaurants, hotels, equestrian activities, water sports and entertainment for the children.
Rodney Bay Marina, St Lucia
Situated in the center of the eastern Caribbean’s chain of islands, this magnificent marina is simply stunning. Visitors have pristine beaches, spectacular mountain vistas and a large selection of nearby amenities to enjoy. Whale watching, beach horseback riding and scuba diving make up a fraction of activities on offer. The port itself has a 253 berth capacity, 32 of which can cater for super-yachts. As with all marinas, the berth rates fluctuate throughout the year. This location is considerably cheaper than the mentioned Mediterranean marinas.
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ةفلكت غلبت ،ةر ّ فوتم دوقولاو ةولحلا هايملا .مئاعلا يناسرخلا ىسرملا ماظنب زهجم
لثم ،ةريثكف هيفرتلا رصانع امأ .تنرتنلإا
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Athens Marina, Greece
Athens holds a special place in the history of human civilization. A truly beautiful city, filled with archaeological wonders, its world class marina allows for the easy exploration of over 300 Greek Islands. With 10 berths available for mega yachts and 25 for super yachts, size is no problem in this harbour. The pricing for berths is more on the affordable side, with a 70m yacht costing one around €425pd. Excellent food & drink, scenic views, unspoiled beaches and lovely Summer weather are all reasons to visit this destination.
Kas Marina, Turkey
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It’s time to talk Turkey. One of the latest inclusions to the list of elite Mediterranean ports is Kas Marina, which officially opened in 2011. With a 472 berthing capacity, there is plenty of space for visiting seafarers. A berth could cost one around €672pd, depending on the size of the craft. The harbour caters for mega and superyachts. The Marina’s 1000 square meter enclosed area contains a yacht club, shops, restaurants, exercise facilities and many other leisure outlets.
Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy
The country boasting the single most top ten super-yatch marinas in the world, is Italy. Porto Cervo is located on the island of Sardinia and is a primary location for jetsetters and the social elite. The daily mooring fee for one of the 60 super-yacht berths is around €2500 per day, placing it just under the most expensive, Marina Grande in Capri. With over 2000km of breath-taking coastline, a multitude of historical attractions and a booming nightlife, those who can afford it flock to this lavish playground.
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Port de la Plaisance de Bonifacio, Corsica
The Island of Corsica is a region of France located between Sardinia ، Italy and the final entry on our list. Made up of highly protected nature reserves, amazing mountain views and a medieval city, it is definitely a rare geographical location. The Marina, located on the southern tip of the island, has a 170 berth capacity with a daily rate of around €690. It is relatively easy to ensure a berth for 11 months of the year. August is the exception as it is the peak period for the port.