There is something deeply human about the impulse to look up. Long before maps were drawn or compasses carried, the sky offered orientation, not just in the physical sense, but in the way it invited wonder, reflection and a sense of one's place in something vast. It is a tradition that has inspired artists, navigators and storytellers across centuries, and one that continues to shape how we find meaning in the world around us.

These ancient practices now find beautiful expression at Jumeirah Carlton Tower, where this year's Chelsea in Bloom installation draws them into the present, reimagining Arabian astronomy and navigation in response to the festival's Out of This World theme.

Created in partnership with floristry house Paul Thomas, the façade is imagined as a star-studded sky, with white and ivory blooms set against deep midnight tones, a sculptural orb suggesting a distant planet, and metallic detailing that subtly nods to the astrolabe. Installed from 18 to 24 May, the display forms part of a programme that carries the theme through the month. At ground level, the Laurent-Perrier van offers a point of encounter, inviting guests and passers-by alike to pause and engage with the installation.

The theme carries through the month, finding expression across the hotel in quieter, more intimate ways. In The Chinoiserie, limited-edition cakes and cocktails take their cue from planetary forms, while at The Peak, expansive views across the skyline inviting guests to experience London through the lens of exploration and wonder. In select suites, private terraces are paired with monocular viewing and star maps, offering a closer way to observe the city by day and the sky by night. Younger guests are invited to explore the theme through an Astral and Floral Scavenger Hunt.

What begins as interpretation in London gives way to something far more extraordinary in Mallorca.

At Jumeirah Mallorca, this relationship with the cosmos reaches its most compelling expression. On 12 August 2026, the hotel will sit within the path of a total solar eclipse, its elevated position above Port de Sóller offering a remarkable vantage point from which to witness one of the rarest astronomical events of this century.

For just ninety seconds, the familiar order of the day shifts. Light recedes, and the world settles into a fleeting, in-between state, what feels like two sunsets followed by two nightfalls in succession. It is a phenomenon not seen here in over a century and not expected again until 2180. As the sky settles fully, the moment extends with the arrival of the Perseids, the year’s most anticipated meteor shower, creating a convergence of events seldom witnessed together.

To mark the occasion, Jumeirah Mallorca presents a four-day programme shaped around this rare celestial alignment. From 10 August, expert-led astronomy masterclasses offer deeper insight ahead of the event, building anticipation as the moment approaches. As the eclipse evening itself begins 100 metres above the sea, a lunar-inspired cocktail reception sets the tone, before astronomers guide the experience through advanced telescopes, bringing clarity to what is overhead.

Dinner follows beneath the darkened horizon, a Mediterranean gala at Cap Roig, or refined Nikkei cuisine at the Sunset Lounge, each shaped by the surrounding landscape and the atmosphere of the night. For those staying in the Signature Suites, expansive terraces become private observatories, where curated dining and bespoke mixology frame the experience in complete seclusion.

Elsewhere across Jumeirah’s destinations, this connection with the cosmos continues more quietly. At Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain, curated stargazing evenings move from golden sunset into darkness, inviting guests to observe celestial details in a setting defined by stillness and discovery. And, at Jumeirah Olhahali Island in the Maldives, private rooftop experiences open onto vast, uninterrupted skies, offering a more intimate way to experience the night. In each place, the sky asks only for stillness and time.

Across each setting, Jumeirah invites guests to reconnect with a centuries-old tradition of drawing meaning from the skies above. From the floral installation at Jumeirah Carlton Tower to the rare solar eclipse at Jumeirah Mallorca, and across landscapes from coastline to desert to open water, these experiences offer a new way of seeing, shaped by light, perspective and place.