People love to associate colours with emotions, and it isn’t hard to understand why. Colour is one of the few things that can shift a mood before the mind has time to register it. Blue, perhaps more than any other, carries this weight effortlessly. Some find in it a sense of calm, others read vastness, depth, even melancholy. This MOJEH Men Weekend, we’re taking our cues from it entirely with an itinerary steeped in the hue.
Where To Stay
Peace is probably the first thing anyone would attach to the colour blue, and that is exactly what you’ll find at Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat. Sitting on a quiet, unspoiled stretch of coastline between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the property offers just 22 rooms and suites in an adults-only setting designed to make the chaos of the city but a distant memory. The whitewashed architecture and deep blues conjure the Aegean convincingly, but the greater appeal is simpler: a place where the pace is entirely your own. Book now
Where To Eat
Blue also calls to mind the sea and the cuisines shaped by its shores. Blue Door Dubai draws from exactly that. Rooted in Coastal Anatolian cuisine, the restaurant takes its cues from the Aegean and Mediterranean as much as it does from the land. On weekends, mornings open with the Anatolian Garden Breakfast, a spread of artisanal cheeses, olives, honeycomb and freshly baked simit served alfresco until 2PM. Come evening, the garden shifts into dinner from 5PM to midnight, with a combination of sharing plates and spring weather making a convincing case to linger. Book now
What To Do
A dusty blue fills the sky at dusk, when it holds the last of the daylight just long enough to say goodbye. It is exactly the kind of evening that Lost Frequencies was made for. The Belgian DJ and producer returns to Bohemia Beach Club this Saturday, 9 May, after a sold-out appearance earlier this season, bringing his sound that sits at the intersection of melodic house and electronic pop. A mainstage regular at Tomorrowland, Coachella and Lollapalooza, he will be joined by Maori and Sam Oui behind the decks for what promises to be the weekend’s most memorable night out. Learn more
What To Shop
A weekend spent exploring calls for something on the wrist that can carry you through every occasion. The CD Icon Woven Leather Double Bracelet from Dior makes the case for navy blue quietly with a woven calfskin cord finished with the CD Icon signature in silver-finish brass. The subtle piece is the perfect style companion, whether you are checking into a retreat, settling in for a long lunch or watching the sun disappear into the horizon. Shop now
