To say that Kempinski has a discreet charm, at least when it comes to tackling emerging markets, would be a lie. The mid-2000s were marked by the almost simultaneous opening of two hotels of pharaonic proportions: the Mall of the Emirates and its ski slope in the middle of Dubai and the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, a palace of the Thousand and One Nights topped with 144 domes. Next December, Kempinski will be returning - twice - to this sense of excess. Firstly, in Doha, where the luxury group will set up shop on The Pearl, an artificial island. Set alongside a private beach, the Marsa Malaz resort boasts opulent architecture with both European and Arabian accents. With 281 rooms including 69 suites, the resort is just a ten-minute drive from the West Bay business district and is ideal for both business stays and events, with a 1,100 m2 Grand Ballroom.
When it comes to meetings, the Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, opening 60 km from Beijing, goes even further. The complex is nothing less than the largest convention venue in China, capable of hosting both international summits and traditional seminars. The dimensions are insane, with 14,000 m2 dedicated to seminars, a ballroom for 1,400 people and 600 rooms spread over three hotels for this mega resort set on a 14 km2 site. With the added bonus of futuristic architecture in the shape of a rising sun. To leave a lasting impression.
