If You Love Cinema Then The Paramount Hotel Midtown in Dubai Is Picture Perfect For You
There are only two Paramount Hotels in the world and both are in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The newer of the two is the Paramount Hotel Midtown, situated in Dubai’s Business Bay, close to the largest mall in the world, the Mall of Dubai, as well as the hustle and bustle of the city. A five-star hotel, its edifice jets into the Dubai skyline, offering stunning views of the city.
Now, if you’re wondering if Paramount Pictures Corporation controls the operations of the hotel, the answer is sort of but not directly. They were set to control operations of the hotel when it opened in February 2022, but instead, that fell to Damac Properties, the largest Emirati property development company in the UAE. Paramount allows its name, movie posters, and logo to be used in the hotel. The cinema theme is found everywhere, making the hotel feel all the more an at-home place for the most ardent movie lover.
A festive lobby | Photo Credit: Seele Magazine
What’s It Like?
As soon as you step off the street and take the elevator to the 14th floor, you see a humble yet boastfully fun Christmas display and cinema imagery all over. During the Christmas season, the city’s hotels have no shortage of festive cheer. The lobby of the hotel is a sight to behold for children and cinephiles, where you see a large Christmas tree and a giant gingerbread house on display. Photos of Marlon Brando, Clark Gable, the Paramount Pictures iconic mountain (a rendering of Ben Lomond’s snowy peak near Ogden, Utah). Quite simply the lobby, restaurants, room floors, and rooms keep you engaged with movie paraphernalia, no matter your age.
Cinema touches are seen throughout the hotel | Photo Credit: Seele Magazine
Christmas letters to Santa can be mailed in the lobby | Photo Credit: Seele Magazine
The latest Paramount Blockbuster movie poster | Photo Credit: Seele Magazine
Where is it?
Located in the Business Bay area of Dubai, walkable to Sheikh Zayed Road, and a 5 min taxi ride to the Mall of Dubai, it’s in a pretty happening place of the city.
Rooms
With 281 rooms and suites, the tower is also filled with residences of people who live in the building full time as well. With suites that have names like “Blockbuster” or “A-List” which make you feel a part of the high-cinema-life during your visit, you’ll wake up to the sunshine of the city with the big picturesque rooms- even in a standard room.
The Blockbuster Suite | Photo Credit: Paramount Midtown Hotel
The Blockbuster Suite can fit two adults and one child. As you walk in you notice the large living room and dining room with Nespresso coffee machine, and half bath. That space makes the suite feel more like an apartment home than a hotel room, giving guests space to relax, not having to be on top of each other. With dark tones of a wood floor and gray sofa, it’s heavy in color, but not overbearing. A balcony shared between the living room and bedroom ushers in the bright Dubai sunshine. The bedroom comes with a super king-sized bed and its own TV as well. Each room comes with a digital safe, iron, and spacious marble bathroom.
Food and Drink
There are five dining options in the hotel. The lobby has its own café for hot drinks and cakes, while Melrose Bar and Lounge is a speakeasy inspired bar, and next door is Paparazzi Tuscan, open for lunch and dinner, serves an Italian menu. Cinescope Restaurant is on the 14th floor like the lobby and Paparazzi, and that’s where the daily morning breakfast buffet is served. There you find a barista with fresh juices, a salad and fruit station, and a hot bar with American and British options. The servers are friendly and helpful each morning, bringing you hot drinks and whatever you may need help with.
Paparazzi Restaurant | Photo Credit: Paramount Midtown Hotel
The Malibu Sky Lounge and Bar can be found on the 64th floor, by the pool serving lite bites and drinks. It’s also open for lunch and dinner, and is reminiscent of sunny Malibu in California. Bright inside, there are lit-up street signs, and the space offers the best views of Dubai during the day and at night. It’s most engaging to sit by the window and dine at night, but visit during the day for clear views of skyscrapers.
The menu for the Malibu Sky Lounge and Bar is California-esque. The Banana Dump is a must-try | Photo Credit: Seele Magazine
At Malibu Sky Lounge and Bar, you’ll find the most delightful guacamole with a little spicy kick, as well as seafood options, and succulent steak. The Banana Dump is divine. Served in a plastic jar, its Lotus cookies base with a banana pudding-like custard mixed with bananas melts in your mouth. Please, you mustn’t leave the hotel without trying it!
Leisure
The shallow end of the rooftop pool for lounging | Photo Credit: Alex Jeffries for the Paramount Midtown Hotel
The hotel gym | Photo Credit: Paramount Midtown Hotel
A sizable gym can be found in the hotel, on the same floor as the hotel spa, and the best part is the rooftop pool. Warmed now, as it’s quite chilly, it covers almost the entire roof. There’s a deep end and a section to lounge in the shallow part, as well as a section of Jacuzzis.
If you want to be indoors, on the same floor of the Pause Spa, in the respective men’s and women’s locker rooms are Jacuzzis for relaxing. On the lady’s side is the steam room next to the jacuzzi, and on the other side is the sauna. And of course, booking a facial or massage at the spa is an option.
Verdict stay at the hotel, especially if movies are your thing.
Best For the rooftop pool and the Banana Dump.
Don’t Miss the iconic Hollywood imagery found throughout the hotel.
Price December deals are on now and start at $200 per night.
Contact Al Mustaqbal Street, Business Bay| Dubai, UAE | +971 4 248 3333 | paramounthotelsdubai.com/midtown
Christmas Events at the hotel
Italian Festive Business Lunch at Paparazzi Tuscan restaurant from December 1-31st | 12:30-3:30 PM | From $19 per person (69 AED)
Festive Californian Dream Afternoon Tea at L Café and Malibu Sky Lounge from December 1-31st | 3:00 – 6:00 PM | From $47 per person (170 AED) | 24 hours prior booking required
Christmas Brunch with Santa at Cinescope Restaurant |December 23rd | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Starting at $109 (399 AED)
Twinkling Lights and Tastes of Delight: Christmas Eve Dinner at Malibu Sky Lounge |December 24, 2023 | 8:00-11:00 PM | Starting at $82 (299 AED) per person for a 6-course set menu
New Year’s Eve Pre-Party at Melrose Bar & Lounge | December 31st | 5:00 – 9:00 PM
A Starlit Spectacle: New Year’s Eve Soiree at Cinescope Restaurant | December 31st | 8:00PM – 12AM | Starting at $123 (450 AED) per adult
For all bookings, email restaurants.midtown@paramounthotelsdubai.com
There are New Year spa packages. Contact the hotel on WhatsApp at +971-58-826-5731 to find out more.