INDUS CREED

The freshly minted Ziya at the Oberoi Gurgaon, simply 'shines', much like its name implies.

- Chumki Bharadwaj

Amid the numbing sameness of Gurgaon's lego-ed blocks, the Oberoi Gurgaon offers much-needed breathable space, more of the same is what you discover at Ziya, the hotel's delightful new culinary outpost. Ziya opens into a spacious, sunlit area with floor-to-ceiling glass walls that let in the light and the gorgeous cerulean blue of the pool below. The vibe is mellow, with a lazy charm and just that right hint of sophistication that keeps it special, without making it snooty. Nested arched pods carve out cosy seating nooks that offer a mini Zen break from the frenetic pace of everyone's everyday.