3. Villa Romana Saint Tropez Dubai, Habtoor Grand Beach Resort
Villa Romana recently opened at the Habtoor Grand Beach Resort and Spa in Dubai, promising all the fun, fashion and flair synonymous with the St. Tropez brand.
Brainchild of Jean Luc Fournier, the Villa Romana Saint Tropez launched 15 years ago and has now come to Dubai.
It is certainly not your average fine-dining outlet and nor does it intend to be; barely-clad silhouette dancers perform behind a screen above the bar and models parade around the dinner tables sporting the chain’s very own fashion line. Upon being seated, guests can take full advantage of an unusual range of props that make for some interesting photo memories of the evening.
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When it comes to the food, ladies eat for free, or at least the swanky menus would have them believe. As Hotelier’s largely female team discovered on a recent visit, only the gentlemen within the group receive menus with prices stated. Sneaking a peek at the men’s menu, however, the cost of the dishes appeared compatible with other fine-dining concepts in the area.
Speaking of the dishes, they also reflect the brand’s wild side, with international creations decorated using rich shavings of truffle and edible gold leaf.
While the outlandish dancers, décor and dishes may not be to everyone’s taste, it certainly makes for an entertaining dining experience which so many brands are aspiring to nowadays. Upon Hotelier’s visit, shortly after its launch, the late-night venue was bustling with glam-looking guests.
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