Bvlgari Resort Dubai, Dubai

Bvlgari Resort Dubai - A luxury island retreat with Italian design, private beach, and Michelin-starred dining

Bvlgari Resort Dubai, a 5-star property rated 9.4/10 on Booking.com, occupies a seahorse-shaped island on Jumeira Bay, connected to the mainland by a 300-meter bridge. The resort features 101 rooms and suites, including 20 private villas with personal pools, designed by Milan-based Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel using Italian furnishings and rare materials like Iranian green onyx. Guests at Bvlgari Resort Dubai can dine at Il Ristorante – Niko Romito, a Michelin-starred Italian restaurant, or enjoy casual meals at Il Café and beachside cocktails at La Spiaggia. The 1700 sqm Bulgari Spa includes a hammam, indoor pool, and fitness center with Technogym equipment, while the property’s private beach and mosaic-design pool offer views of the Burj Khalifa. The resort provides 24-hour butler service, complimentary Wi-Fi, and family-friendly amenities like children’s menus and interconnected rooms.

Pros

The private island location includes a 46-berth marina and the first Bulgari Yacht Club.

Villas feature personal pools, outdoor terraces, and butler service.

The 1700 sqm spa offers a hammam, indoor pool, and customized wellness programs.

Il Ristorante – Niko Romito serves modern Italian cuisine by a three-Michelin-starred chef.

Rooms include marble bathrooms, private balconies, and views of the Dubai skyline or Arabian Gulf.

Cons

The island location requires a short drive or buggy transfer to reach mainland attractions.

Some dining venues, like Il Ristorante, do not offer children’s menus.