The game of communicating vessels. If the Radisson group has lost a property in Dubai – the Radisson Blu Dubai Media City closed at the end of April for renovation before changing hands next year – it has already compensated for this loss with the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Barsha Heights.
Located in a district with excellent connectivity to the metropolis's main business hubs, including Dubai Media City, Dubai Internet City, and Knowledge Park, as well as to the international airport which is reachable in about thirty minutes by metro, this new establishment is positioned as a base for leisure travellers – with its swimming pool, wellness centre, and kids' club – but especially for business professionals passing through.
The hotel boasts 537 bedrooms and suites and 16 spaces for meetings and events, with the largest room able to accommodate up to 250 people. In addition, on the dining side, there is a choice of five bars and restaurants, one of which serves international buffets and à la carte dishes, another is inspired by British pubs, and the last offers classic Italian cuisine.
" The opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Barsha Heights represents a significant addition to our expanding portfolio in the UAE and reflects our continued commitment to strengthening our presence in the region's major urban destinations. “, commented Tim Cordon, Area Senior Vice President, Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia, Radisson Hotel Group.
Among these major metropolises, the group has also just unveiled a new address in Riyadh, in keeping with the region's style. Firstly, because the hotel is luxurious, a Radisson Collection with residential accents. But above all, because it is housed in the first Salmani-style tower, the new architectural trend advocated by the country's authorities, combining modernity with traditional elements such as mashrabiya and facades that revisit the Najdi style.
Located on one of the Saudi capital's major commercial arteries, King Fahad Road, and close to the King Abdullah Financial District and the Diplomatic Quarter, the Radisson Collection Residences, Riyadh offers 170 residences with 24-hour concierge service, including one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, eight duplex penthouses, and four spacious villas. All feature generous living spaces, contemporary interiors, and fully equipped kitchenettes, while some boast private terraces and swimming pools.
For relaxation, the hotel also boasts a spa, a fitness centre, and an outdoor swimming pool on the second floor, complete with a bar. The dining options are equally impressive, very high-end, featuring a brasserie and soon a Japanese restaurant, Obi Urban Sushi. On the 17the floors, conversing with the Riyadh skyline, The Boulevard concentrates the hotel's life, blending lounge spaces, dining options and event areas. Still on the 17the, but also to the 18the On the ground floor, the Radisson Collection Residences, Riyadh offers business travellers three meeting rooms, two of 110 m² and a more intimate one of 25 m², all with access to terraces.
