IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, further expands its footprint with voco Bonnington Dubai, marking the brand’s second voco hotel in Dubai. As one of IHG’s newest hotel brands, voco combines the reassurance of a global brand with the informality and charm of an individual hotel.
In a pioneering initiative for UAE real estate, leading developer World of Wonders Real Estate Development (WOW RED) has announced the launch of fractional ownership at their stunning new luxury project, SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences. For the first time in the UAE, fractional ownership are being offered along with guaranteed net returns and individual ownership certificates. With investments starting at AED 460,000, this is a unique opportunity for local investors & expo attendees from across the globe to diversify their portfolio and own luxury real estate in a globally recognized brand.
Dubai’s new restaurant, Vero, meaning ‘True’ in Italian, will open its doors in the heart of Jumeirah Beach Residence this month. Lounging on the expansive terrace, witness the iconic Ain Dubai, sunset views and stunning Arabian Gulf. This new venue will bring a new style of modern Italian dining to Dubai, focusing on fresh seafood and flavours of the Italian Coast.
January has long been considered a month of change and a time to reflect on the goals for the year ahead. For many, this means embracing a concept called Veganuary, a month-long initiative that involves avoiding all meat and dairy products in favour of a plant-based diet. In celebration of Veganuary, and in line with the explosive uptake of the plant-based lifestyle, Hakkasan, Seafire Steakhouse, Ronda Locatelli, Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, WHITE Restaurant and Wavehouse are all curating special vegan menus for the month of January.
When one thinks of Russia, the first things that usually come to mind may consist of Siberian winters, bold bears and mesmerising matryoshka dolls. However, Russia is much more than that, with a deep-rooted history and incredibly rich culture. The land of the tsars is responsible for world-class art and timeless music, rich history, breath-taking vistas and, most importantly, heart warming people. From January 6 to 8, 2022, guests of Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach are invited to celebrate a nod to Russian culture, in the form of mixology at Hendricks Bar, with an award-winning bartender, Taras Zavalniuk from Xander Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg. Taras will arrive to showcase his tremendous talent and creativity, which have lead him to becoming a revered mixologist. The head bartender promises traditional flavours, craft cocktails and inspired conversations to share with the Dubai crowd.
FORM Hotel, the luxurious boutique hotel located in Al Jaddaf is offering a 25% discount for all Saudi Nationals along with other amenities.
Livening up the jazz scene in Dubai, Raffles the Palm Dubai introduces SOLA Jazz Lounge at the luxurious beachfront hotel. Presenting a variety of tunes ranging from soulful jazz, to funk and Latin Music, SOLA is sure to be every jazz lover’s paradise to unwind and finish off the day whilst jamming to classic favorites and enjoying a delicious selection of finger-foods and cocktails.
ME Dubai, the only hotel in the Middle East to be fully designed both inside and out by the late Dame Zaha Hadid, continues to blaze a trail through the region’s cultural and social scene with the announcement of contemporary artist James Goldcrown as its Artist in Residence, starting from 15th January. This creative collaboration sees one of the world’s most innovative creative talents, who has built a cult following for his #LOVEWALL murals, take up a pop-up studio in ME Dubai’s Atrium by Zaha Hadid. The partnership will also feature James’ take-over of the hotels’ super-luxurious Suite ME, resulting in a ‘Love Suite’, launched just in time for Valentine’s Day 2022.
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is launching a new holistic healing programme in 2022, which has been declared the year of wellness and self-care globally. The #RCDIFCWellness concept begins on January 3, 2022 with an exciting new series of holistic energy healing therapies at the hotel’s luxurious spa.
The New Year brings an exciting line-up of offers from La Ville Hotel & Suites CITY WALK. Making the most of the world’s coolest winter in the UAE,La Ville hosts Dubai’s Favorite Saturday Brunch and Friday Supper Club at GRAZE Gastro Grill & Bar. To satisfy any cravings you have, head to Chival for breakfast which is served on the restaurant’s iconic terrace and catch up with friends and loved ones. The hotel offers fantastic live entertainment in the evenings from Friday until Sunday at different venues, ranging from Chival and Grapeskin in the courtyard to LookUp Rooftop Bar, which boasts unrivalled views of Dubai’s skyline.
