Courtney Brandt

Freelance Journalist atozaatar.substack.com

Latest Posts

07.17.2023

Unparalleled Elegance: Inside Caesars Palace Dubai

Caesars Palace Dubai, situated on the man-made Bluewaters Island, is a stunning luxury resort in the UAE. Drawing inspiration from its iconic counterpart in Las Vegas, the property embodies the ...

06.05.2023

Emirates Palace: Unleashing the Majesty of Luxury

Mandarin Oriental Emirates Palace, located in Abu Dhabi, made its grand debut in 2005 as an embodiment of His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s vision. This visionary leader sought to...

05.19.2023

The Epitome of Elegance: A Review of Raffles Doha Hotel

Open ahead of World Cup 2022, Raffles’ latest addition to its luxury portfolio breaks tradition and is making waves in Doha, Qatar. Situated in one half of the iconic crescent-shaped Katara ...

03.27.2023

The New Luxury: Privacy and a Place of Your Own

Barut Hotels, established in 1971, is one of Turkey’s most well-known hospitality brands. At the top end of the range, the Lara Barut Collection recently launched its newest and most luxurious ...

06.03.2021

Lovely Labriz, Lush Landscapes

As the Hilton Labriz is located on Silhouette Island, guests will choose to arrive by either helicopter from the international airport or by boat from Bel Ombre. The island is off the northwestern ...

05.11.2021

Treehouse Living at Hilton Seychelles Northolme

Located roughly thirty minutes from the Victoria-Seychelles airport, the transfer to the Hilton resort flies by in lush landscape and slightly harrowing turns across the island of Mahé. For ...

09.24.2019

Privacy, Luxury And Amazing Views Await You At The Waldorf Astoria DIFC.

Global and local travelers alike will be delighted with the recent launch of the Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), which opened its doors near the sprawling financial ...

09.19.2019

Rosewood Bangkok: New Global Luxury Standards

Opened in Spring 2019, the Rosewood Bangkok enters the market on upscale Ploenchit Road in a neighborhood of high-end shopping, luxury properties, and embassies. Having booked a car through the ...

08.26.2019

Four Seasons Prague: Location and Luxury.

When visiting any new city, accommodation requirerments vary for todays modern travelers. Some find a central location necessary, while others find luxury and service the most important criteria ...

08.10.2019

A Contemporary City Stay at Four Seasons Al Maryah Island

When recently invited to the Four Seasons Al Maryah Island for a staycation, I was only too delighted to accept. Having visited many of the dining outlets over the years, I had never had the ...

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About Courtney Brandt

Hi, I'm Courtney, an American author and expat. My articles seek to share unique culinary and hospitality experiences from the UAE and beyond. I'm currently living in Dubai and have lived in the GCC since 2007.