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Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding has been appointed to operate and manage the renowned Capri Palace in Italy.

Reopening as Capri Palace, Jumeirah in April 2020, this beautiful Italian property enjoys an idyllic location in bustling Anacapri; one of the most exclusive and unspoiled parts of the island. The hotel, founded by Tonino Cacace, stands high up on a hill overlooking the Gulf of Naples and fully embodies the Italian Dolce Vita; with an authentic Capri style and far-reaching sea views.

Designed in the style of an eighteenth-century Neapolitan palazzo, Capri Palace has attracted the great and the good since it first opened its doors in the 1960s, swiftly establishing itself as the island’s most iconic hotel. Under Jumeirah’s direction, the property is set to continue to go from strength to strength with exciting upgrades and refurbishments in the pipeline.

Art and design are at the heart of this hotel; and the elegant white-washed walls, arched ceilings, and columns create a sense of serenity as soon as guests step through the door. The light and airy interiors are filled with historic and contemporary artwork with tributes to the works of Mirò, Magritte and Warhol. The reverence for contemporary art continues in The White Museum collection, dispersed throughout the hotel, which recounts the spirit of Anacapri and includes pieces by De Chirico, Keith Haring, and Pomodoro, amongst others.

The tasteful interiors of the open spaces flow into the 68 guest rooms. White, blue and neutral tones create an unmistakably Mediterranean atmosphere, whilst the ceramic tiles and bespoke furniture evoke the sense of an Italian family home, ensuring guests are well rooted in their surroundings.

In line with Jumeirah’s commitment to offering exceptional culinary experiences, Capri Palace, Jumeirah is home to three of the island’s Michelin stars. The hotel’s signature restaurant L’Olivo, which serves Mediterranean classics with an extensive wine list, has been awarded two stars; whilst Il Riccio- the hotel’s private beach club- has one, and is the only beach club in the world to do so. Il Riccio, which clings to the rocky coastline, is known for providing some of the best local seafood on the island, especially their sea urchins from which the restaurant takes its name.

Capri Palace, Jumeirah is also revered as a wellness destination, with the exclusive Capri Beauty Farm upholding a loyal international following. Under the direction of the esteemed Professor Francesco Canonaco, this world class-medical spa facility- on the cutting edge of medical research- offers highly specialised signature treatments including the ‘Leg School®’ and the ‘Metabolic Response’ which have won acclaim the world over.

José Silva, Chief Executive Officer of Jumeirah Group, commented: “We are proud and excited to welcome Capri Palace, Jumeirah into our portfolio. It is one of Europe’s most recognised and well-respected hotels, with a global reputation and following. We are pleased to announce that the hotel’s current General Manager Ermanno Zanini will continue in his role, taking on additional responsibilities as Regional Vice President for Italy and Spain for Jumeirah Group. Capri Palace, Jumeirah embodies our brand values of providing excellent service, unrivalled culinary experiences and inspiring design, and joins our existing collection of European properties in London, Mallorca and Frankfurt.”

Ermanno Zanini, General Manager of Capri Palace, Jumeirah and Regional Vice President for Italy and Spain said: “We are delighted that Jumeirah Group has embraced Capri Palace to be a part of its portfolio. With the warmth of our team, the big smiles and the even bigger hearts, we look forward to build on greatness and reach new frontiers as part of this renowned global luxury hospitality company.”

Capri Palace, Jumeirah will open for the 2020 season on April 23, 2020, bringing the existing Jumeirah international portfolio to six hotels in Europe, including Jumeirah Frankfurt, Jumeirah Port Soller, Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, Grosvenor House Suites Jumeirah and The Carlton Tower, Jumeirah. In addition to the group’s portfolio of hotels in the Middle East, Jumeirah further manages hotels in China and Maldives with additional properties planned for 2020 in Indonesia and Oman.

Bringing the best of Hollywood’s indulgent charm and glamor into the world of hospitality, Paramount Hotel Dubai has set the stage for its Avant Premiere before rolling out the red carpet in January 2020 for the grand opening. The hotel which is the first-ever Paramount property in the region is now welcoming guests.

Ensuring the hotel’s Avant Premiere is on top of the ‘Box Office chart,’ Director Wael Soueid says, “We are very excited to introduce extraordinary hospitality standards with Paramount Hotel Dubai. We have worked hard to design, deliver and detail the most memorable experiences with our ensemble of Executive Directors and Paramount Cast.”

Bringing timeless Hollywood elegance to life, the concept has been developed by Paramount Pictures and embodies the very essence of the Californian Lifestyle. Located in Business Bay, Paramount Hotel Dubai curates and directs exquisite design, elevated service, stellar entertainment and premium dining.

The highly anticipated hotel houses 823 rooms and suites grouped into Scene and Stage Guest Rooms; Premiere Suites and Paramount Suites; and themed suites taking inspiration from Paramount Pictures movies. Brimming with history, stories and glamor, Paramount Hotel is a true blockbuster that features eight experiential dining concepts that promise an unparalleled culinary experience under the direction of Producer Culinary, Ezquiel Cardozo.

Paying homage to the historial magic of cinema is The Paramount Screening Room, a private cinema, time capsule and a stage for live entertainment acts with a side of light gourmet bites and bubbles.

Pacific Groove is a Californian bar and restaurant that offers a culinary curation of sizzling grilled seafood, woodfired steaks, fresh salads and a Raw bar. Flashback is the surreptitious speakeasy bar & lounge that serves custom cocktails by craft mixologists in an intimate Hollywood setting, complete with moving classic posters and two private rooms.

The Cheat is an exceptionally unique Paramount Chocolate Lab; along with an all-day dining restaurant, The Stage; an artisan Café and bakery, The Craft Table; L lobby lounge & café; and pool lounge including Malibu Deck and Californian street food trailer.

The hotel also features exciting elements such as immersive video walls in the lobby, PAUSE Spa and a Fitness Center, state of the art meetings and events facilities as well as their signature co-working Work/Play suites.

Sonara Camp, located in the heart of the Arabian desert, will be opening its doors to an unforgettable and sophisticated dining experience this Thursday 28^th November 2019.

The one-of-a-kind desert dining destination offers a delicious culinary sharing experience, designed and prepared by a world class chef, showcasing Arabic-inspired dishes, East meets West fusion food and classic French cuisine.  Guests will indulge in the freshest of seasonal ingredients for every taste, from the meat lovers to the vegans.

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