Calabar

With its stylish, nouveau-'90s lobby, its attention-grabbing eateries, and it's oh-so-stunning views of the Burj Dubai, The Address is one 'destination' hotel that actually deserves the prefix. I didn't doubt that Calabar, the so-called Latin-American themed bar, would make for a swank evening out. Things were off to a good start when we arrived early to take advantage of breathtaking view of the sunset from the outdoor terrace. The decor, as expected, was stunning: a dark wood, modernist interior gives way to a multi-level space with sunken seating and understatedly greige-coloured bean bags. By day this terrace is light and relaxed; by night it is dimly lit and relaxed.