They say the eyes eat first, and in a region where stepping outside in the middle of summer can feel like opening an oven door, that has never been more relevant. Across the UAE and the wider GCC, the heat does its best to keep you indoors, but that does not mean the season has nothing to offer. If anything, summer here has a way of sharpening your appreciation for the right environment, the right setting, the right room to be in. This MOJEH Men Weekend, we are letting the view do the work, whether that is the calm of a beachfront in Abu Dhabi, the altitude of the world’s tallest building, or the serenity of the Hajar Mountains. Which one will you choose?
Where To Stay
There is something to be said for waking up near water, even if you never set foot in it. Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas in Abu Dhabi sits on one of the most quietly considered stretches of coastline in the region, on Saadiyat Island, where the Louvre Abu Dhabi, a natural reserve and the beach all occupy the same address. Its current Staycation, But Better offer takes care of breakfast and your choice of lunch or dinner and provides complimentary board for children up to 12. Plus, it throws in a room upgrade and late check-out for good measure. This is the kind of offer that removes the small decisions and lets the place speak for itself. And with the view of the Arabian Gulf doing its thing from the shoreline, it speaks well enough. Book Now.
Where To Eat
Sitting on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa, At.mosphere is one of the world’s highest restaurants, offering a perspective over Dubai that very few tables in the world can match. Its Art of Dining Above the Skyline offer brings it all together for AED 250 per person: a curated three-course dinner set against the full spread of the city below. The menu moves through seasonal starters, considered mains and desserts that hold their own against the backdrop. When the outside is best avoided, you could do worse than sitting on top of the world. Book Now.
Where To Unwind
If the weekend calls for something beyond the city limits, Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman is worth the detour. Nestled between the Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman on the Musandam Peninsula, the property has built its reputation around a wellness philosophy that goes further than most. The spa draws on Arabic hammam traditions and uses indigenous ingredients across its treatments, while the wellness programmes are personalised around your sleep patterns, movement and internal health data, tracked through smart technology that feeds directly into what the team recommends for you. Beyond the treatments, there is yoga, guided mountain experiences and programmes built around immunity, detox and sleep. If you’re in need of post-holiday R&R before the season starts, this is the wellness destination to book. Book Now.
What To Shop
Whatever view you land on this weekend, the eyes deserve proper dressing. Louis Vuitton’s LV Hit Pilot Square sunglasses make a strong case for the season’s It Accessory thanks to a geometric silhouette built on the House’s iconic LV Hit frame, with a flat brow, angular rims and metal LV initials at the temple. No matter if you are on the sand, at altitude or scanning a skyline, this is one wear-everywhere pair worth investing in. Shop Now.
