Elysium
An exceptional one-off in Dubai. One&Only One Za’abeel unlocks city elegance with unrivalled access, ease, and sophistication. Expect glamorous dining, transformative wellbeing, and curated fashion, art, and culinary experiences—all under one roof. If you want the best of Dubai without the friction, this is the power stay.
Why This Property Matters Now
- The Link — a three-level sky concourse suspended high above the city and celebrated as the world’s longest cantilever — turns dining and leisure into a skyline experience.
- One&Only’s first urban resort — interiors by Jean-Michel Gathy (Denniston) pivot the brand’s beach DNA into a serene city sanctuary.
- Wellbeing with teeth — the Longevity Hub by Clinique La Prairie brings assessment-led treatments, recovery, and movement into a 360° program.
Rooms & Design — Urban Sanctuary, Gathy Style
Floor-to-ceiling vistas, calm palettes in pale stone and taupe, and quietly opulent detailing set the tone. Even entry categories feel generous; suites move into residential territory with dressing rooms and spa-style bathrooms. Sanctuary Suites add an in-room treatment zone—ideal if you’re stacking meetings with recovery sessions.
Quick picks
- First stay: Skyline-facing rooms for sunrise over Downtown.
- Privacy play: High-floor suites away from The Link footfall.
- Wellness stack: Sanctuary Suite + Longevity Hub track (see below).
Culinary Excellence — Nine World-Class Venues
From celebrity-chef dining in The Link to vibrant concepts in The Garden, this address is Dubai’s home of culinary excellence.
CULINARA — Social Dining (The Link)
An immersive culinary collective ~100 metres above the city, bringing together 12 homegrown concepts in an elevated food-hall format. Graze, linger, repeat.
STREETXO — Dabiz Muñoz (The Link)
Chef Dabiz Muñoz redefines street food with bold flavours and creative technique. Loud, inventive, and un-Instagrammable in the best way.
MAISON DEVOILLE (The Garden)
Chef Christophe Devoille’s ode to Paris’ Golden Age—timeless pastry craft where every creation lifts the spirit like a balloon over the City of Light.
ANDALIMAN (The Garden)
The bold flavours of Indonesia: open kitchen, coconut-husk grill, and tableside sambals for an interactive dining rhythm.
AELIA (The Garden)
Meaning “sun” in Latin, Aelia nods to the Riviera with all-day offerings—from sunrise breakfasts to chic sundowners.
LA DAME DE PIC (The Link)
Charismatic, elegant, and unmistakably Anne-Sophie Pic—innovation, rare ingredients, and a Michelin-star pedigree brought to Dubai.
Also watch: QABU by Paco Morales, DuangDy by Bo Songvisava & Dylan Jones, and Sphere for cocktails with sweeping 360° views.
Tapasake Pool Club (The Link rooftop): Japanese-inspired plates with a suspended-infinity-pool backdrop. Golden hour is the move.
Longevity Hub by Clinique La Prairie — Results, Not Rituals
Immerse in personalised wellness where innovative treatments promote vitality and longevity. In a tranquil, state-of-the-art environment, each experience is tailored to rejuvenate and restore—unlocking lasting wellbeing. Advanced therapies and holistic care redefine wellness with measurable outcomes.
Sample 48-Hour Reset
- Day 1 (PM): Longevity assessment → tailored Revitalising Massage → early dinner on The Link.
- Day 2: Mobility + heat/cold contrast → targeted facial/aesthetic session → late lunch at Andaliman → sunset at Tapasake (seasonal).
Seasonal Offers (Subject to change; confirm dates)
- Summer Stays — value-loaded rates, sweeping views, long sun-soaked days by the pool.
- Suite Escape — up to 30% savings, elevated suite living, daily spread at N53, up to AED 1,000 dining credit.
- Night on Us — book three nights, enjoy a complimentary fourth night.
- Stop & Shop — suite booking + bespoke Personal Styling in-suite or at Dubai Mall’s Elite Lounge; luxury transfers included.
- City Wellness Retreat — the world’s first Longevity Hub by Clinique La Prairie retreat (four-day program: longevity, movement, wellbeing, nutrition).
Architecture & Engineering — The Flex
The Link, a multi-storey skybridge with a record-setting cantilever, joins the Twin Towers by Nikken Sekkei. You’re dining, swimming, and lingering inside a structural world first—yet it never reads as a gimmick. It’s hospitality as engineering theatre.
The Perfect Stay — 3 Playbooks
24 Hours — Power City
- PM arrival: Check-in → sunset cocktails at Tapasake (or Sphere) → late dinner at La Dame de Pic.
- AM: Aelia breakfast → morning meetings in DIFC → pastry box from Maison Devoille for the car.
48 Hours — Food-Led Weekender
- Day 1: Culinara graze → StreetXO dinner → digestif at Sphere.
- Day 2: Pool morning → Andaliman lunch → DuangDy dinner.
72 Hours — Wellness + Culture
- Day 1: Longevity assessment → Andaliman dinner.
- Day 2: Mobility + hydro circuit → Dubai Mall/Design District run → QABU dinner.
- Day 3: Recovery session → brunch drift through Culinara → museum/Frame stop.
Practicalities
- Location: Za’abeel—minutes to DIFC, Downtown, Dubai Mall, and Zabeel Park/Frame.
- For families: Tiered pools in The Garden, an engaged kids’ club, and conspicuous lifeguards.
- Accessibility: Step-free routes, lift access to dining, and dedicated accessible rooms.
- Sustainability: EarthCheck-aligned programming and operating standards.
FAQs (policies evolve—confirm before you go)
Is the rooftop pool open to non-guests?
Access is capacity-managed and subject to seasonal adjustments; please confirm the current policy when booking.
What should I wear at night?
Smart, understated—think tailored resort over logo-loud luxury.
Can I implement a comprehensive wellness program during a short stay?
Yes. The Longevity Hub builds 2–4 day tracks with measurable before/after metrics.
Book Like a Pro (Elysium987 notes)
- Reserve the headline restaurants with your room.
- Target mid-week for Link-edge seating at sunset.
Stack recovery sessions before big dinners for deeper sleep and better mornings.
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