Bodrum bound? The essential guide of where to stay, dine, and reset
Maçakızı Hotel
Tucked into a cove in Türkbükü, Maçakızı Hotel is the original understated icon of Bodrum's hotel scene. Loved by insiders for its barefoot-glam energy, this destination is a summer fixture for tastemakers and royals alike.
METT Hotel & Beach Resort
For something more serene, the METT Hotel & Beach Resort in Bodrum is a laidback-luxe escape set against a dramatic backdrop of Haremtan Cove. It boasts spacious suites and elevated dining venues – take your pick from Folie Bodrum for seaside dining, Isola Manzara Gardens to curb Italian classic cravings, or Dubai-born concept The MAINE for a vibrant and social time with friends. Visit the spa with a Himalayan-salt room and exclusive therapies for the perfect summer reset.
Mandarin Oriental
Tucked into the hills of Paradise Bay, the property feels like a private playground for those who prefer their summer days sun-soaked and detail-driven. Think: sleek beachfront villas, private pools, and interiors that whisper understated luxury complemented by impeccable service, and restaurants like Gigi, Roka, and Hakkasan to cater to any craving. DINING
Gigi Rigolatto
Set within the grounds of the Mandarin Oriental, Gigi Rigolatto takes over the Aegean for a luxurious pop-up this summer. The ultimate all-day Mediterranean escape – Gigi is where you can enjoy discovering curated treasures at the Gigi concept store, stylish sips and Italian favourites, barefoot dancing on Riviera playlists, and elegantly undone tablescapes under olive trees.
The Maine Bodrum
The Turkish Riviera outpost of the Dubai brasserie by restaurateur Joey Ghazal blends its signature East Coast elegance with Mediterranean flair. Expect oysters on ice, sea bass crudo, and Amalfi lemons the size of your hand – all served in a dramatic setting with views that stretch to the Aegean horizon.
Roka
Anchored in Mandarin Oriental grounds, this celebrated Japanese robatayaki concept debuts two venues: one for lantern-lit dinners, the other a toes-in-the-sand casual setting, both offering refined sashimi and signature beverages under olive branches with panoramic sea views. WELLNESS
The Spa at The Bodrum Edition
Slick, soothing, and scenically tucked away, The Bodrum Edition's spa is an elevated wellness escape, offering a modern edit of beauty rituals and clinical-grade facials. Ask for the jet lag recovery massage or a traditional Turkish Hammam and stay for the magnesium pool and open-air hammam garden.
Scorpios
The Mykonos legend arrives in Bodrum with suites, two restaurants, a Ritual Space for breathwork and beachside sound healing, plus a sandy stage for daytime live music and DJs – a culture-rich sanctuary for those seeking a scene to be seen, with a dose of vibes. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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