For once, or almost, Dubai's hotel news is not about a specific hotel. umpteenth palace designed by a leading architect or a gigantic skyscraper carrying its rooms to the very top of the Emirati metropolis' skyline. Of course, the city remains faithful to its fundamentals, awaiting this year's opening of the future tallest tower in the world entirely dedicated to the hotel industry, with its 365-metre, 1,000-room Hotel Ciel, marketed under the Vignette Collection banner of IHG.
But before that, the city has seen the emergence in recent days of a brand that contrasts with local habits: Mama Shelterfor its first hotel in the Middle East and its 19e in the world today, with many more expected in the near future. "In Dubai, at a time when all the world's palaces are vying with each other over 5, 6 or even 7 stars, luxurious marble or thick carpets, the Mama Shelter has chosen to establish itself in all simplicity while preserving its soul and character." said Serge Trigano.
The co-founder of Mama Shelter, who always takes great care of this brand which has since become part of Accor, sees this hotel as a " the new benchmark for modern hotels in Dubai".. Its design, conceived by its in-house teams, mixes artistic motifs and playful elements, blends luxurious and unconventional furniture, connects East to West. " What inspired me was the crossroads of civilisations aspect, a bit like a modern trading post." says Benjamin El Doghaïli, head of Design Mama Shelter.
Business travellers, tourists, expatriates, Dubaïots: with its 197 designer rooms and its different spaces, Mama Dubai caters for everyone, at all times. More than just a hotel, it's a lifestyle destination where you can live, eat, party and play, four restaurants and bars with a choice of brasserie-style cuisine at Le Mama, accompanied by its signature brunch, trattoria-style cuisine or poolside dining. Or rather one of the pools, as the hotel has four in total, all outdoors.
Also in the open air, the 50-seater CineMama offers a cinematic experience under the stars. But, located in the Business Bay district, the hotel is also ideal for more studious moments with a coworking space a creative space comprising five workshops and a breakroom. The perfect way to combine business with pleasure.
