SLICKER THAN YOUR AVERAGE

Young, alluring and uber-modern, the W Dubai Al Habtoor City is right up our street as far as cool and trendy hospitality goes. If, like the Ohlala team, you love short and sweet doses of life in the fast lane, this shimmering property was made for the perfect staycation…

Even if you’re not a travel junkie we’re still pretty sure that you’ll have come across one W hotel or another (but seriously, what are you doing with your life?) – not least through its energetic neon logo that just screams hotel cool. The W Dubai Al Habtoor City fulfils everything the brand stands for and more - how could it not, being in Dubai? You’ll have spotted the bright façade with its dazzling lights on a drive along Sheikh Zayed Road, and it also happens to be right next to Dubai’s first resident live show, La Perle by Dragone, as well as home to the popular nightspot Boa Lounge & Club.

Unlike any other hotel in the city, the W is all about one thing: FUN! It’s a vibrant property with classy funky touches, something you’ll recognise from the moment you step into its lobby. As we whizz up to the 30th floor, which happens to be location for checking in, you’ll get a slight jolt of adrenalin, like you’re about to embark on a film-inspired adventure.

The Style

So, if you like the combo of hot pink, vibrant reds, fluorescent purples and jet black, you’re in luck. The W is all about creating colour contrasts that stand out like a sore thumb and creates a real powerhouse of slick hospitality that is so fun to be a part of. The décor is stimulating in every way and amps up your energy from the outset. Everywhere you turn, there’s bold design – the hotel’s exterior is flashy (in a way that suits Dubai perfectly) with neon lighting, outlining the 33-storey building. Even the lifts are super swanky and decadent with fabric walls - in the way that a James Bond movie set would look like. Overall, the hotel’s style is a full-on sensory experience.

The Digs

Well, one thing’s for sure: you’ve never been in a more modern, high tech and aesthetically fun room before. It’s all about loud typographical messages i.e. EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW (aka the inroom guide book to room-service, Dubai information and more), SO VAIN (nail kit and shower cap), BARE ALL (shaving kit) and FRESH MOUTH (dental kit). It’s all very tongue-in-cheek but don’t think they skimp on quality – the black-carpeted rooms are massive and very Jetson space-age and you feel right at home when you walk in. We stay in the hotel’s Marvellous Room – and how fitting it is to the name! An open-plan space allows you to take complete charge of your rejuvenation and revitalisation destiny for a well-deserved staycation in the city. The signature W Bed is one of the biggest and definitely one of the comfiest we’ve had the pleasure of sleeping in! All the while, you’re surrounded by a tech-loving atmosphere where the lamp is marked