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Egyptian motifs can be seen throughout the hotel.
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A grand golden falcon greets you as you enter the lobby of Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk. All photos Antonie Robertson / The National
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The lobby cafe, Bijou Patisserie, at Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk.
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A British gastropub called The Nine.
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A look inside Brasserie Boulud, by celebrity chef Daniel Boulud. The restaurant is set to open in October.
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A relaxation room at Sofitel Spa. The spa's amenities are by luxury French brand L'Occitane.
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Soleil Pool & Lounge serves food al fresco by the hotel's pool.
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The pool is in the shape of the Egyptian key of life.
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Inside the fully equipped gym, which also has a fitness studio.
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Guest rooms and suites are modern and spacious, dressed in neutral tones and complemented by Art Deco lines and contrasting materials.
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The spacious living area in a one-bedroom room.
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The pool area at Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk.
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In rooms, the amenties are by Lanvin.
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The executive lounge offers Dubai Creek and Downtown Dubai views.
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The executive lounge is located on the 51st floor.
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A bedroom inside the Cleopatra Suite.
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The top suites have his and her's bathroom facilities.
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The suites have been designed by Duccio Grassi Architects.
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The Imperial Suite offers a private salon and spa room.
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The top three suites also have private gym facilities.
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The living area in the Imperial Suite.
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The Imperial Suite's bedroom.
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A spacious bathroom inside the Imperial Suite.
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The Imperial Suite has a small boardroom that serves as an office.
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The grand entrance to the Imperial Suite.
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A colourful chandelier in the lobby.
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Egyptian motifs can be seen throughout the hotel.
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A grand golden falcon greets you as you enter the lobby of Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk. All photos Antonie Robertson / The National
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The lobby cafe, Bijou Patisserie, at Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk.
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A British gastropub called The Nine.
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A look inside Brasserie Boulud, by celebrity chef Daniel Boulud. The restaurant is set to open in October.
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A relaxation room at Sofitel Spa. The spa's amenities are by luxury French brand L'Occitane.
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Soleil Pool & Lounge serves food al fresco by the hotel's pool.
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The pool is in the shape of the Egyptian key of life.
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Inside the fully equipped gym, which also has a fitness studio.
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Guest rooms and suites are modern and spacious, dressed in neutral tones and complemented by Art Deco lines and contrasting materials.
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The spacious living area in a one-bedroom room.
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The pool area at Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk.
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In rooms, the amenties are by Lanvin.
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The executive lounge offers Dubai Creek and Downtown Dubai views.
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The executive lounge is located on the 51st floor.
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A bedroom inside the Cleopatra Suite.
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The top suites have his and her's bathroom facilities.
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The suites have been designed by Duccio Grassi Architects.
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The Imperial Suite offers a private salon and spa room.
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The top three suites also have private gym facilities.
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The living area in the Imperial Suite.
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The Imperial Suite's bedroom.
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A spacious bathroom inside the Imperial Suite.
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The Imperial Suite has a small boardroom that serves as an office.
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The grand entrance to the Imperial Suite.
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A colourful chandelier in the lobby.
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Egyptian motifs can be seen throughout the hotel.
Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk: falcons, pyramid views and a L’Occitane spa – Hotel Insider
The largest Sofitel property in the Middle East and Africa is a good choice for tourists visiting Dubai and seeking a taste of ancient Egypt
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