Courtney Brandt

Freelance Journalist atozaatar.substack.com

Latest Posts

06.14.2024

Atlantis The Royal: Dubai's Newest Jewel for the Luxe Traveler

JustLuxe readers, get ready for an exclusive experience. Dubai's iconic Palm Jumeirah has a new crown jewel: Atlantis The Royal. Opened in February 2023 with a concert featuring none other than ...

05.01.2024

Casa Maria Luigia: An Intimate Paradise for Food and Relaxation in Italy

Casa Maria Luigia is far different from your typical hotel, bed and breakfast, or holiday resort. To start, it’s a meticul...

04.25.2024

Stepping Back in Time at Four Seasons Florence: A Luxurious Escape

The Four Seasons Hotel in Florence is a rare gem, a harmonious blend of luxury, history, and impeccable service. Nestled within a Rena...

01.25.2024

Casa Nossa: A Journey into Portuguese Elegance and Hospitality

Nestled in the heart of Portugal, Casa Nossa stands as a beacon of traditional Portuguese hospitality and charm. This boutiqu...

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 ...

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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.