Normally youd have to go to the beach to find a property of this high a level in Dubai.

Working with designers Gilles & Boissier, The Lana has gone for a deliberate European styling.

This is a city where you either have traditional Arabic, modern Arabic, or bling, Hulen said.

The High Society Pool Cabanas at The Lana in Dubai

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We wanted something elegant.

Visit at golden hour, as the sun dips between the Dubai skyscapers.

Just under a third of the rooms are rear-facing toward the desert, including the 603-square-foot entry-level Horizon rooms.

The lobby and view of the terace at The Lana in Dubai

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Downtown-view rooms start with the 721-square-foot Marina rooms.

My 1,453-square-foot Lana Suite was more than double the size of my city apartment in France.

His top pick, however, is Platinum Heritages desert safaris.

The High Society Pool during sunset at The Lana in Dubai

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Its not like other safaris where its about going dune bashing in the desert, Gamboa says.

Here, you connect with nature, see animals like the Arabian oryx and can go stargazing at night.

With wide entrances and corridors, the public areas are all wheelchair-friendly and elevators have Braille signage and buttons.

Interior of a Marina Duplex living room at The Lana in Dubai

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There are also accessible bathrooms in all public areas of the hotel, as well as accessible parking spaces.

Other welcome waste-free touches include the stylish ceramic holders filled with Wildsmith Skin toiletries in the bathroom.

The transfer is complimentary for guests in suites.

Interior of a Marina Duplex bedroom at The Lana in Dubai

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Children age 17 and younger arent charged for an extra bed in the room, either.

View from the Riviera terrace at The Lana in Dubai

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Exterior of The Lana in Dubai from the marina

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