Page 12 - Yana Luxury Travel - Autumn 2023

10 INTERVIEW

JOALI BEING

– One of your recent holiday destinations was JOALI
BEING. How did you like it?
– I fell in love with JOALI BEING the moment I arrived.
I am a great fan of wellness retreats, but this resort is way
ahead of others. I could easily stay there for a couple
of months.
I know the owners of JOALI BEING have travelled far
and wide in search of the best wellness practices. I enjoyed
a unique massage there, felt the healing power of sound
therapy and Watsu bodywork. And their fitness centre is just
stunning! Such equipment and splendid ocean views would
keep me motivated, even if I stayed there very long.

I fell in love with JOALI BEING the moment
I arrived. I am a great fan of wellness retreats,
but this resort is way ahead of others.

The food is also superb. With only selected products
and cooking methods, they create meals both delicious
and healthy. You won’t find French fries, tasty cakes or other
forbidden options there. But their absence doesn’t make
your gourmet experience any less exciting.
Also, being an avid tea enthusiast, I was delighted to find
a never-seen-before variety of teas there.

– You spend a lot of time in Dubai and the UAE
in general. Which interesting locations have you
discovered?
– Dubai always keeps you surprised, and for a couple
of previous years it’s been on the rise. Atlantis The Royal
alone has caused quite a stir: no matter how many times
I’ve returned to this hotel, it captures my imagination.
Dubai’s restaurant scene can also offer more and more
– Is there a list of destinations where you come back intriguing openings, like the high-tech Sublimotion,
throughout the years? TakaHisa with exquisite Japanese options and Louis Vuitton
– There are some. From year to year I visit France, Turkey, tableware, Sushi Samba with the incredible views over
the Maldives, Spain, Italy and London. the city. In addition to those haute cuisine locations,
there are some lovely fanciful cafés with mirrored walls
– What are the most luxurious hotels you’ve been to? amid the desert, like Hidden and The Uncommon.
– To my top-5 I would include: You should go to these places, for they are unique.
· · Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris; Dubai is the city of technologies, and besides the widely
· · Baccarat Hotel New York; talked about Museum of the Future, there’s The Aya
· · The Lanesborough London; Universe. This interactive high-tech art space is definitely
· · The Peninsula Hong Kong; worth a visit.
· · The Beverly Hills Hotel. In addition to that, I’ve been to several private zoos where
They are all classy, sophisticated, with attention to detail you can play with tiger cubs and other wild animals,
and superb cuisine. This is what I call luxury. although at the cost of scratched arms and legs.