Straddling the distinction between a hotel and a financial center, occupying the 18th floor to the 55th floor of the Burj Daman building, the Waldorf Astoria DIFC offers something different for guests, all backed by the global cachet of the Waldorf Astoria chain of hotels. The building also houses several other businesses and residential properties close to Dubai Mall. In addition, the hotel includes views of many of the key elements of the Dubai skyline, including the famous Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.

As the hotel begins on the 18th floor, staff members from the front desk manage ground-level access via the lifts. This ensures guests do not get lost in the building from the lobby, the design inspired by the television show, Mad Men, from where the sixties aesthetic of the hotel begins and then continues through the rooms.

Befitting the dual nature of the hotel, a wide range of meeting rooms are available. This helps business travelers use the hotel as a base for business meetings, conferences, and deal-making. In addition, the hotel's location in Dubai's commercial and business district enhances further.

Additionally, an elegant spa and gym match the hotel's overall style. There is also a rooftop outdoor pool for guests that tops off the appeal of this luxury location.

Service, in particular here, is outstanding from beginning to end. Several wheelchair-accessible rooms are available, including adapted bathrooms. A range of family-friendly options is also available. These include children's menus, babysitting services, and appropriately-sized beds such as cots on request.

The feeling and opulence of historic 1960s Manhattan continue with the rooms. There are a substantial number of guestrooms, suites, and residential apartments, 2765. Many of them have the feel of mid-century Manhattan style, carrying on with the Mad Men theme. However, instead of views of Central Park, there are attractive views of the sprawling landscape of Dubai from all rooms, especially from the King Corner Suite.

Rooms are spacious but without balconies, although floor-to-ceiling windows are present throughout. Moreover, many features in the rooms accentuate the mid-century feel, with old-fashioned clock radios and extravagant drinks cabinets standard features. As in many luxury hotels, marble is a common feature in bathrooms. Besides, toiletries are provided by Salvatore Ferragamo. The Boca Terry robes also make guests feel both pampered and special.

Several suites, including Premier Suite and Corner Suite options with generously sized king beds, are available. As one would expect in Dubai's climate, rooms have air-conditioning units to improve guest comfort throughout the year. In addition, the world-class a la carte room service is available 24 hours per day.

A range of themed and well-presented food and drink options are available at Waldorf Astoria DIFC. Bull & Bear builds on the reputation of the original Bull & Bear restaurant in New York. It offers the same relaxed dining experience for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition, the restaurant serves several American meaty classics (with vegan options available), apple pie, and of course, the famous Waldorf salad.

St Trop caters to the rooftop lounge experience. This brings back memories of the southern French coast side of St Tropez. In addition, the Peacock Alley is a perfect meeting place for social hanging out or business meetings.

Furthermore, excellent cocktail options are available, curated by bar manager Raven Rudolph. His creations have become famous throughout Dubai among cocktail enthusiasts, drawing in clientele from across the area.

The Waldorf Astoria Spa is relatively small, which is no surprise in a part of the world where space is at a premium. However, it is well designed to effectively utilize the space available throughout the four rooms. Each room is separate, offering a range of other products and services. This guarantees that a wellness offer will be available to suit every guest.

One room specializes in grooming, such as hair removal or nail care. A second contains a flotation space to reduce stress and convince the body that it has had a long, restful sleep. Thirdly, there is one specifically for couples, and the fourth room offers a hammam table with Vichy water treatments.

Additionally, the rooftop pool, shared through many hotels in Dubai, offers a place to refresh and cool down away from the city's heart. It includes sun loungers and birdcage swinging chairs to take the weight off your feet.

The hotel gym, where the fitness center is, offers a winning combination of perfect views over the Dubai skyline. It has modern, up-to-date cardio and weights machines provided by Technogym. Personalized medication and yoga sessions are also available from in-house instructors.

The Waldorf Astoria DIFC also has some meeting rooms to befit the hotel's name. These are of a higher standard than is usually seen in many hotels worldwide, including a function suite. In addition, this area has an open-plan kitchen to enable food and drink to be much closer to the heart of the action.

There are five available meeting rooms in all. They offer a range of options from a board room to a conference room, reception room, or schoolroom. In addition, there is a banquet hall for more significant celebrations such as weddings and other special events.

The Waldorf Astoria DIFC is a stunning addition to what Dubai offers. With its winning combination of facilities, 1960s chic, and excellent staff and service, it is a perfect choice for a luxury stay in this exotic Arabic location.