Bahri Bar at Jumeirah Mina A'Salam as always been something of a Dubai institution – not singly for its jaw-dropping views of Burj Al Arab, but for the accompanying laid-back lounge vibes and killer cocktail/mocktail menu. With the hotel’s F&B scene undergoing something of a metamorphosis, Bahri (meaning ‘vast like the ocean’) has emerged anew to takes guests on a journey along the mystical Silk Road, through aesthetics and menus. A more grown-up and sophisticated look results in sumptuous interiors and a sultry colour scheme that is inspired by peacocks – the noble bird synonymous with the silk route – with peacock greens, rich reds and desert oranges.
In homage to the story-telling era of the silk route, dishes are given beautifully poetic names: The Emerald of the Equator (chicken satay), The Cradle of Civilisation (langoustine with Kadafi mustard sauce) or The Land of Mysteries (prawns Hariyali with paratha and bao buns). Continue your journey as you quench your thirst with spice-centric cocktails, such as The Story Teller, The Peacock Tail or The Silk Road. Take your drink outside to bask in the beauty of your surrounds, where abras glide beneath you along the hotel’s waterways and the Burj Al Arab turns a kaleidoscope of colours come night.