THE PAD – BUSINESS BAY – OMNIYAT

An idyllic mini-metropolis full of life, a place to see and be seen. Business Bay is traversed by the winding Dubai Water Canal, a man-made canal that connects Old Dubai to the Arabian Gulf. The promenade along it, lined with inviting restaurants, trendy lounges and luxury hotels, provides a perfect backdrop to the
remarkable architecture of this urban jungle, where every skyscraper competes to draw attention to itself. Business Bay’s personality can be summed up in two words: contemporary luxury. The district is home to some of the city’s most elegant hospitality institutions. The group of hotels and residential towers known as Al Habtoor City of its flagships, while there is no shortage of delicious restaurants to satisfy every gastronomic preference. However, the district is best known as home to the renowned La Perle production. Conceived by creative director Franco Dragone, La Perle celebrates the region’s history centered on pearl harvesting in a purpose-built aquatic theater. Where there are tall skyscrapers, there are always grand vistas. Business Bay is a succession of scenic rooftop venues, many with spectacular views of the Burj Khalifa.