L'Atelier by Cyril Kongo

Skip the usual beach club circuit. L’Atelier is something entirely different—an eccentric, high-altitude collision of street art and five-star luxury perched on the roof of The Apurva Kempinski. Paint tins and easels scattered among handsome custom humidors. An effortlessly grand balcony overlooking the Indian Ocean. It feels exactly like crashing the private studio of a wildly talented, slightly chaotic painter. Those with a taste for the theatrical zero in on the cigar selection—the premium *vitolas* here range from a Partagás Serie D No. 4 to an El Bomba, all delivered with quiet, flawless hospitality. Cocktail purists fixate on the bar program. The mixologists execute complex, perfectly balanced creations utilizing Nikka Whisky. Throw in a live jazz pianist setting a sultry mood. Pure *l'art de vivre*. Stylish, beautifully unconventional, and the exact kind of rooftop retreat you want for a slow, soulful evening.