Hotel-inspired living at one of the most sought-after addresses in the world

  New luxury residences in Dubai Downtown are catering to clientele who like to be close to the action but have their own luxurious private space close by. Dar Al Arkan, the leading real estate company in Saudi Arabia, has unveiled the W Residences Dubai – Downtown in the bustling heart of Dubai, offering hotel-inspired living at one of … Read more

The highly anticipated SLS Dubai is one of Dubai’s tallest buildings

  SLS Announces First Hotel in the Middle East with the Opening of SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences. SLS Dubai is the seventh SLS hotel, with 11 additional luxury properties to open internationally over the next five years. Accor hospitality group is expanding of the international SLS Hotels & Residences brand to the Middle East … Read more

Largest Sofitel in the Middle East & Africa takes inspiration from the Luxor Obelisk in Paris

 

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With a prime location in Wafi, the premium shopping and leisure destination, just 10 minutes away from Dubai International Airport, Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk is set to charm guests with ultimate comfort, extraordinary experiences and the French way of living.

Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, a sophisticated and chic address in the epicenter of luxury and the largest Sofitel property in the Middle East and Africa region, is now open.

 

Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk has partnered with three prominent F&B and spa partners; Daniel Boulud, Schilo van Coeverden and L’Occitane. This move will ensure that the hotel speaks to a diverse and distinguished audience.

As a new dining destination in the city, the luxury hotel offers five exclusive venues including Brasserie Boulud, a French modern concept rooted in tradition by Michelin star chef Daniel Boulud, Taiko contemporary Asian cuisine & bar – the first international outpost of Taiko Amsterdam by Chef Schilo van Coevorden offering cuisine inspired by the flavors and textures of the Far East, The Nine gastropub serving British classics, Bijou patisserie includes a variety of indulgences such as Le Goȗter (French Afternoon tea) and Soleil Pool & Lounge, a vibrant poolside bar serving a Mediterranean and Levantine inspired menu, carefully crafted cocktails and varied shisha flavors.

Joining forces with the renowned French brand, Sofitel SPA with L’Occitane invites guests to a Provencal retreat, inspired by the Mediterranean art-de-vivre. The spa includes eight treatment rooms, including a couple’s room, female and male relaxation rooms, Hammam facilities and Sofitel Fitness offering state-of-the-art gym equipment and a studio. The outdoor swimming pool is in the shape of an Egyptian ‘key of life’ and neighbored by a series of private cabanas, two featuring their own Jacuzzi.

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With over 2,300 square meters of meeting space including ten flexible venues and one state-of-the-art ballroom, guests and event-planners will choose from a plethora of sought-after venues for social or business gatherings. The names of the meeting rooms represent the grand voyage of the Luxor Obelisk (1832-1836) from the temple of Luxor in Egypt to its arrival in the Place de Concorde in Paris. Special occasions will be held under the stars in the L’Obelisque ballroom where the ceiling is adorned with Swarovski crystal chandeliers in the shape of a star constellation. Two green meeting rooms (Paris and Alexandria) offer electronic flipcharts and amenities made from eco-friendly materials.

As part of the Accor group, the most stringent cleaning standards and operational procedures in the world of hospitality have been established at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, certified with the ALLSAFE label. The ALLSAFE standards have been developed with and vetted by Bureau Veritas, a world leader in testing inspections and certification. In addition, with Accor’s groundbreaking global partnership with AXA, Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk will provide medical support should guests need non-emergency medical assistance during their stay.

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It’s official: there’s another luminary in the world of Bulgari Hotels & Resorts

BVLGARI unveiled its fifth and newest property, the Bulgari Resort Dubai. Bulgari Resort & Residences Dubai – first-of-its-kind development for Bulgari, both in scale and magnitude.

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On 5th December, Bulgari Hotel & Resort Dubai held its launch event, hosting guests including model Bella Hadid, Oscar-winning actress Alicia Vikander, model and actor Jon Kortajarena, and model Jasmine Sanders, for an unforgettable night of dining and dancing beneath the stars.

Situated on the man-made Jumeira Bay, an island carved into the shape of a seahorse and adjoined by a 300m bridge to central
Dubai coastline, the new Bulgari Resort & Residences Dubai is a true ‘urban oasis.’ The complex also comprises a private
Marina featuring 50 boat berths and the first world’s Bulgari Yacht Club with unparalled views over the sea. Guests can also enjoy the 1,700 square-metre Spa with hammam, indoor pool, fitness centre, beauty salon with a traditional barbershop and
hairdresser.

Designed by Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, the Italian architectural firm that has created all the Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, the
158,000 square-metre property is a premiere for Bulgari, both in scale and significane. Charming with a Mediterranean village
feel, the luxury complex features the Resort, six residential buildings with 173 sea facing apartments, 15 private mansions, and
Bulgari’s first-ever Marina and Yacht Club.

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Comprised of 101 rooms and suites, as well as 20 Bulgari villas with pool, garden and sea-view, The Bulgari Resort &
Residences Dubai offers a full range of amenities, such as the gourmet Il Ristorante – Niko Romito, the Il Café open all day , Il
Bar with its iconic oval-shaped freestanding bar and La Spiaggia the most exclusive beach Club with private beach and a unique
mosaic-design outdoor swimming pool.

The Bulgari Resort Dubai promises to make its inaugural holiday season nothing short of spectacular, as it unveils a stunning calendar of festivities. Guests can immerse themselves in the season with a special Afternoon Tea, or treat the little ones to a pyjama party or cooking lesson courtesy of our Little Gems Club. For Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s, the celebrations continue with tantalising menus, champagne and dancing beneath the stars.

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The Most Stylish Choice for Dubai Business Travellers: Four Seasons Hotel DIFC

“Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre Is City’s Most Stylish Choice for Business Travellers and Weekend Getaways.” With effortlessly elegant interiors by New York-based Tihany Design, the newly-opened Four Seasons Hotel DIFC offers an intimately- scaled contemporary space for business travellers, as well as a stylish destination for urban getaways. Four Seasons Hotel Dubai … Read more

The 10 most luxurious hotels in the world

They are the respective giant high- glitz, they offer their magic from Asia to Australia and the Middle East, to let guests open-mouthed, not only for the vertical development and textures of architectural buildings, but also for interior design and impeccable quality of services offered in a thick linen postcard. The “lowest ” is a … Read more