{"id":61738,"date":"2025-03-10T11:16:49","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T07:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=61738"},"modified":"2025-03-10T11:16:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T07:16:49","slug":"so-uptown-dubai","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/so-uptown-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"SO\/ Uptown Dubai: Glamour, Gourmet &#038; Good Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61744\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/1-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"SO\/ Uptown Dubai\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/1-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/1-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/1-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/1-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/1-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/1-1-155x87.jpg 155w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/1-1-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span> Dubai doesn\u2019t do understated, and neither does SO\/ Uptown Dubai. Located in the diamond-like Uptown Tower \u2013 a prismatic marvel designed by star architects Adrian Smith &amp; Gordon Gill \u2013 this hotel is where luxury gets a playful makeover. Think of it as Dubai\u2019s answer to that effortlessly chic friend who always knows the best spots in town.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61741\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"SO\/ Uptown Dubai\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/2-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/2-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/2-155x87.jpg 155w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/2-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span>Let\u2019s start with the food, because let\u2019s be real, we\u2019re all here for the \u2018grammable eats. Brasserie Uptown is your go-to for European classics with a twist \u2013 imagine truffle-laced foie gras, escargot glazed in parsley butter, and desserts so pretty you\u2019ll debate eating them (don\u2019t). With a Parisian caf\u00e9 vibe, a menu that covers all the meals you could want, and floor-to-ceiling windows with perfect views of the city transitioning from daytime bustle to vibrant nightlife, it&#8217;s the ideal spot for an easy-going experience. The Citronelle Club, meanwhile, is where you take your dumpling-obsessed friends for Xiao Long Bao and the best gossip. Prefer something from the bar? Savant lounge\u2019s cocktail menu is a masterclass in mixology, while Lazuli\u2019s poolside vibes are all about sweet treats and skyline selfies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"content-gallery\"><div class=\"gallery-placeholder\"><div class=\"spinner\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"gallery-pagination\"><\/span><div id=\"gallery-1\" class=\"gallery galleryid-61738 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-\"><figure class=\"gallery-item\"><div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/3-scaled.jpg\" class=\"lazy\" alt=\"SO\/ Uptown Dubai\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/3-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/3-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/3-155x87.jpg 155w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/3-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"gallery-item\"><div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/4-1-scaled.jpg\" class=\"lazy\" alt=\"SO\/ Uptown Dubai\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/4-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/4-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/4-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/4-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/4-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/4-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/4-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/4-1-155x87.jpg 155w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/03\/4-1-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">But SO\/ isn\u2019t just about indulgence \u2014 though, let\u2019s be honest, that\u2019s a big part of it. The urban pool is an oasis where you can lounge like a Bond villain (minus the evil plans), while the SO\/ Spa is pure bliss, offering bespoke massages and facials that\u2019ll have you practically floating back to your room. And then there are the rooms themselves \u2014 chic, tastefully designed spaces where impeccable hospitality meets high fashion. Every corner exudes that signature SO\/ magic, a fusion of style and luxury, brought to life through collaborations with design icons like Guillaume Henry and Christian Lacroix.<\/p>\n<p>As part of Ennismore\u2019s empire \u2013 the folks who basically invented the \u2018cool hotel\u2019 experience \u2013 SO\/ Uptown Dubai isn\u2019t just a stay. It\u2019s a vibe. Whether you\u2019re here for a rooftop martini or a full-blown luxe getaway, one thing\u2019s clear: Dubai\u2019s glitterati have found their new favourite playground.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/so-hotels.com\/en\/uptown-dubai\/\" target=\"_blank\">so-hotels.com\/en\/uptown-dubai\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31739,"featured_media":61744,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[260,225,35],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.5 (Yoast SEO v20.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>SO\/ Uptown Dubai: Glamour, Gourmet and Good Times<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"SO\/ Uptown Dubai isn\u2019t just a stay. It\u2019s a vibe. 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