BEVERLY HILLS, Calif-: Lauded as a beacon of luxury, Beverly Hills invites travelers to experience an unparalleled blend of history and modernity this Eid-al-Adha. Celebrating its 110th anniversary this year, Beverly Hills continues to shine as the world’s premier luxury destination, with an unprecedented influx of new shopping, dining and cultural experiences adding to its timeless appeal and promising a fresh and unforgettable escape for discerning travelers looking to travel further afield this summer.
A Warm Welcome Awaits
Beverly Hills graciously stands as a sanctuary for travelers seeking respite after a day exploring the vibrant city and its surroundings. With a rich history of hosting distinguished guests from across the Middle East, Beverly Hills ensures a welcoming and accommodating environment for Arab travelers.
The city’s renowned hotels provide an array of luxurious options, including expansive suites, family rooms, and interconnected accommodations perfect for extended families. Halal cuisine is readily available, with many restaurants offering exclusive dining spaces that ensure privacy for families and women. Furthermore, the city’s prestigious hotels feature Arabic-speaking staff to facilitate seamless communication and offer thoughtful in-room amenities such as prayer mats, Qibla direction indicators, and copies of the Quran, ensuring that every need is met with the utmost care and attention.
Culinary Excellence Meets Luxury Dining
Beverly Hills’ celebrated culinary scene continues to flourish with several high-profile openings ready for summer. Chef Daniel Boulud – who helms Brasserie Boulud in Dubai – has just opened his first West Coast venture, Café Boulud, at the Mandarin Oriental Residences, while famed New York City eatery Marea has also brought its Italian flair to the city. Combined with other notable new hotspots – including Evan Funke’s Michelin-recommended Funke, the sophisticated aperitivo bar Dante, and the exquisite Sushi Note Omakase – these culinary gems promise to redefine the city’s dining landscape, offering unforgettable moments for food enthusiasts.
Retail Therapy Reaches New Heights
Already a shoppers’ paradise with legendary fashion houses, Beverly Hills has solidified its reputation as a mainstay for flagship locations, with key openings from brands including Chanel, RIMOWA, MB&F LAB, Kith, Reformation and Veronica Beard, while Saks Fifth Avenue’s boldly reimagined concept in the former Barneys New York building – featuring six levels of luxury shopping under one roof and 15 personal styling suites – is sure to be appeal to Middle East travelers.
Regular summer visitors will be delighted to see several new boutique openings on Beverly Drive and Brighton Way including Australian luxury cosmetics brand Aesop, L’Agence influencers by Southern California and Parisian living; Italian brand Genny’s first United States outpost; Simkhai by Los Angeles designer known for sleek craftsmanship; and the smart luxury-inspired label Eleventy.
Luxurious Accommodations and Transformations
Iconic hotels in Beverly Hills are receiving stunning updates to offer guests an elevated experience. L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, redesigned by Champalimaud Design, will reveal its transformed public spaces and a new coastal Italian restaurant by Chef Tony Messina. The Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, will also debut refined spa and meeting spaces.
Artistic Delights
Cultural aficionados will revel in Beverly Hills’ vibrant cultural scene. Throughout June, the prestigious Gagosian gallery presents ‘Made on Market Street,’ an exhibition showcasing works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, while Rodeo Drive features a captivating outdoor installation, ‘Follow Your Heart,’ by Bansky protégé Mr. Brainwash.
Travelers yearning for more can discover the alluring Mr Brainwash Museum, in addition to the 100 pieces of sculptural outdoor artwork found at Beverly Gardens Park and throughout the city, making Beverly Hills a vibrant canvas for creativity.
Beyond these marquee openings and events, visitors choosing to escape within a city haven that is Beverly Hills this Eid-al-Adha, can also enjoy picturesque palm tree-lined streets and architectural gems – from Beverly Hills Gardens Park with the famous Lily Pond to Greystone Mansion & Gardens: The Doheny Estate.
