Ennismore, Accor's lifestyle hotel subsidiaryhas made Dubai one of its major destinations, and already has a dozen hotels in the emirate. Last year, for example, saw the debut of a SO/ hotel in the Uptown Dubai complex in the heart of the city, as well as those ofa Banyan Tree resort at the end of the yearin the Bluewaters Dubai district, facing the ocean. This development culminated in the takeover of Caesars Palace, opened in 2018 by the American group Wynn in the hope of later obtaining a licence to open a casino there. As this was not forthcoming, the owner of the property, Dubai Holding, handed the establishment over to Accor and Ennismore to open Banyan Tree Dubai after renovation.
With 178 rooms, seven restaurants and three swimming pools, as well as a meeting and events area with several rooms including a ballroom with a capacity of 500 people - not to mention the outdoor areas, the resort will soon have a new neighbour on the artificial island of Bluewaters Dubai. Also as part of the takeover of Caesars Palace, a Delano hotel will complete the complex later this year. This establishment will extend the history of this Miami hotel legend, which opened in 1947 and was relaunched in 1995 after being transformed by Philippe Starck, to the Middle East.
" Delano pioneered the lifestyle hotel concept as we know it todaycommented Sharan Pasricha, founder of Ennismore, and Gaurav Bhushan, its co-CEO. From its origins from Miami to DubaiAs the world's new capital of exceptional experiences, Delano is the embodiment of an art of living marked by authentic luxury..
From one continent to the next, the distinctive 'Delano white' of the Floridian Art Deco façade remains, as does the 'Delano white' of the Floridian Art Deco façade.a certain idea of sophisticated luxury designed in partnership between Ennismore's in-house team and several leading interior design firms such as Elastic Architects, LaBottega and SA Consultants. The Delano Dubai resort will offer a total of 251 rooms, including 84 suites, some with private pools, as well as four bar and restaurant concepts. These include a poolside restaurant and club in collaboration with Paris Society, a Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant and another focusing on Italian cuisine, in addition to Delano's signature bar, the Rose Bar.
" The opening of the Delano Dubai is a testament to our commitment to excellence in luxury hotels and our ambition to establish Dubai as a mecca for international tourism." said Amit Kaushal, CEO of Dubai Holding. Ennismore, and Accor through this joint venture, will continue to play a part in achieving this objective, as other lifestyle establishments are also expected to join us shortly. Some as early as this year with the Mama Shelter brand which will be taking its first steps in the Middle East with a hotel that is out of the ordinary, but not out of the emirate. In other words, it will be XXL in size, with 197 rooms and 204 flats, several restaurants, four swimming pools on the terrace and an open-air amphitheatre with a lounge area.
Meanwhile, upmarket all-inclusive resort brand Rixos is preparing its fourth property in the city, Rixos Hotels & Residences Dubai Islands, appropriately beachfront. While this establishment will mix hotel rooms and private flats, the appeal of the Rixos brand will be felt in a number of other areas of the city. residential project 100% in the heart of Dubai, the Rixos Financial Center Road Dubai Residences, 260 flats and penthouses ranging from one to five bedrooms. The idea of attracting owners by surrounding their condominiums with hotel services - restaurant, swimming pool, kids club - will also support the development of the luxurious SLS Residences at Palm Jumeirah and the lifestyle style of the residential complex. 25hours Heimat Dubaicoming soon to the heart of Downtown.
