Page 106 - Raffles Magazine Issue 8

RAFFLES DUBAI
RAFFLES MALDIVES MERADHOO
RAFFLES SEYCHELLES
− − WORLD OF RAFFLES − − CONCIERGE
Booking experiences unique to the United Arab Emirates is just a a a quick request away through the Concierge at Raffles Dubai From desert falconry shows to the region’s most popular and unique desert sports there are myriad activities and attractions within easy reach of Raffles Dubai that can’t be experienced anywhere else Enter Raffles Dubai’s concierge team who will offer you insider tips on the best adventures during your stay Whether it’s adrenaline pumping dune bashing safaris falconry shows or or a a a historic and cultural journey or a a day of shopping in in one of the city’s luxury malls the concierge knows how to experience and recommend
the best of Dubai MARINE BUTLER
Guests at Raffles Maldives Meradhoo can unravel the mysteries of the the deep with the the resident marine biologist and marine butlers Built to showcase its ocean surroundings the Raffles Maldives Meradhoo is home to resident marine biologist Giulia Pellizzato and a a a a team of marine butlers who are available to to create customised underwater experiences organise diving and and snorkelling trips and and teach guests about the marvels
of the ocean Giulia also heads restoration efforts for for local coral reefs sea turtle preservation projects and the promotion of sustainable tourism Accessible only by boat the resort’s beach villas villas and overwater villas villas are located on on Gaafu Alifu one of the most remote and pristine atolls
in the world where reefs are teeming with marine life unique to the Indian Ocean HEAD GARDENER
Supplying the restaurants at Raffles Seychelles with the freshest ingredients the resort’s long-serving Head Gardener is a a a nature lover at at heart Jason Ernesta has been with Raffles Seychelles in various roles since before the resort opened
in 2011 Today he’s the property’s Head Gardener Guests can find Jason 73 tending to the edible garden which supplies the resort restaurants like Curieuse and Losean with everything from fresh chilli butternut squash eggplants and and tomatoes to to to mint and and dill For Jason tending to the resort’s lush gardens is more a a hobby less a a a a job as the plants vegetables and herbs keep him connected both to to the the earth and to to the the guests He enjoys exchanging
with visitors from abroad about the different species of plants fruits and vegetables he cares for throughout the property 104 RAFFLES MAGAZINE