Dubai is home to plenty of sizable suites, but few enjoy the accolade of being bigger than a ballroom, and even fewer are decorated with antiques, mementos and original artwork painted by none other than former British Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill.
Unveiled to the world back in 2016 at a ceremony at which the great-grandson of Sir Winston, Randolph Churchill attended, the lavish Sir Winston Churchill Suite at Al Habtoor Palace, a member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts, Legend Collection, sits stately on the highest floors of the property. Part luxury hotel suite, part museum, the suite will thrill history buffs and Churchill aficionados, with a collection of paintings and antique pieces from the archives scattered around the living room, lounge area and study. This exhibition of the arts includes oil paintings like Randolph Churchill (1911–1968), under the Pergola from the 1920s, a bust by Croatian sculptor Oscar Nemon – sculpted on-site at 10 Downing Street, and photographs of the legendary statesman.
At a colossal 913 square metres, the suite’s glamour and grace fans out over three beautiful bedrooms, an opulent living room, dining room, elegant study, lounge and a majestic in-room staircase that winds up to a rooftop plunge pool. A storied space rich in history and heritage, the suite is ideal for hosting intimate gatherings, with its beautiful, private dining room. Inspired by the exquisite design of the dining chairs at the country home of Sir Winston Churchill, the chairs combine craftsmanship with modern comfort, providing elegant seating around a 12-person dining table.
Of the three bedrooms, the master bedroom is the most generous, with an immense bathroom fitted with a majestic bathtub, featuring original marble complemented by a mosaic wall. Though the pièce de resistance of the suite is the enormous marble staircase, which leads to an upper level where a rooftop plunge pool enjoys a panorama over the hotel’s gardens.
What’s more, there are also special privileges afforded to guests around the hotel and Al Habtoor City. Gastronomes have several fantastic venues with which to contend, as well as a 20 per cent discount at more than 30 food and beverage outlets throughout the Al Habtoor City Hotel Collection inclusive of V Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton and Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City.
Spend an evening at World Cut Steakhouse, where guests are greeted with dark woods, upholstered leather furnishings and a menu that is all about fine cuts of meat, or go alfresco at the flower strewn Le Patio, for Middle Eastern bites and shisha under the Dubai night sky. BQ French Kitchen & Bar serves up exquisite French cuisine and European bistro vibes in arguably the prettiest interiors in town, and when it’s time for a drink, spoil yourself with a signature Red Stallion cocktail and perhaps a cigar at the refined New York-inspired sports establishment, The Polo Bar. Sir Winston Churchill Suite guests also have the tasty addition of an afternoon tea at the plush Sidra, and when the sun rises, start each day right at BQ French Kitchen & Bar with complimentary breakfast.
Sun worshippers can get their daily dose of Vitamin D at the chic rooftop pool that offers up Dubai skyline views, alongside tasty bites and endless cocktails. If sand and sea are more to your liking, a complimentary shuttle takes hotel guests to the pristine sands of an affiliated hotel on Palm Jumeirah. Or if you need a little extra assistance in de-stressing, call in to the Silk Spa, where in-house guests receive 25 per cent off on selected treatments. When it comes to excitement and drama, head next door to La Perle by Dragone where suite reservations for a minimum of three nights can enjoy an evening of artistic performances, aquatic effects and acrobatics free-of-charge.
Make note to explore the locale with Al Habtoor Boulevard only moments away. Here, you will find a plethora of restaurants and venues, including Fuze Caffe, Sirali and Il Pastaio. There’s also the very dapper member’s club, NEERA Dubai, where guests calling the Sir Winston Churchill Suite home for the evening can enjoy complimentary access to a host of exclusive dining experiences. And with an early check-in at 12pm and late check-out at 2pm, the choice to linger even longer in the opulence of the Sir Winston Churchill Suite is all yours.
