Dubai, U.A.E – Reported by Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine
After opening its first hotel in the Middle East in the holy city of Makkah, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is adding another deluxe hotel to the back-to-burgeoning region: Swissôtel Jadaf Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, expected to open by early 2016.
Five minutes from Dubai’s airport, this luxe Swissôtel property will be located in the Al Jadaf area: an ever-expanding part of the metropolis that encompasses all of what Dubai is best known for, with landmarks such as the Dubai Mall, Dubai Financial District, World Trade Center and the exciting Dubai Festival City. Set to become an anchor deluxe hotel, the hotel will be within a mixed use development comprising three hotels, residences, serviced apartments, retail and entertainment facilities.
The sumptuous contemporary design of the property will keep with the Emirati architectural characteristics, comprising of over 280 rooms and suites, an all-day dining restaurant, three specialty restaurants with outdoor areas, as well as a renowned Pürovel Spa.
“Dubai has been at the top of our wish list for a long time,” says Meinhard Huck, president, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts. “Although a large accommodation offering already exists, thanks to the increase in visitors there is still demand for elegant hotels. This is an additional important step in our expansion in this region.”
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is delighted to be partnering with such a reputable company such as Aabar Properties, a real estate development, management and investment company which has the vision to enhance the leisure and business experience in Dubai by creating a vibrant entertainment destination in a strategic location for the future.
Khalifa Al Mehairi, CEO, Aabar Properties said, “We are very pleased to be partnering with Swissôtel. Venturing into hospitality and leisure segments has always been part of Aabar Properties long-term strategies and I am glad that we are marking our presence in Dubai, besides our initiatives and ventures in Abu Dhabi, with this solid partnership with Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts. Association with international brands like Swissôtel shows our commitment and strength in transforming our long term strategies into reality.”