With the World Luxury Hotel Awards 12th Annual Gala Ceremony having taken place earlier this month in Bali, Indonesia, over 360 guests descended upon the island for a glamorous black tie event that saw some of the world’s finest hotels commended for their luxury offering and exceptional service. Among the many contenders was none other than Roda Al Murooj.
Armani Hotel Dubai, the iconic hotel in Burj Khalifa, was honoured with one of the most prestigious recognitions in the industry, the ‘World’s Leading Hotel’ by the World Travel Awards that honour the achievement of excellence in the global travel and tourism industry.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the hotel giant with a large global presence of over 9,000 hotels across more than 80 countries, is set to increase its footprint in Dubai with three new managed hotels as part of the Deira Waterfront Development by Ithra Dubai, a wholly owned subsidiary of Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD). The hotels will operate under the Wyndham, Days by Wyndham, and Super 8 by Wyndham brands.
Rove Hotels, a joint venture 50 percent owned by Meraas and 50 percent owned by Emaar, announced the launch of its latest property Rove City Walk. Located next to Dubai Arena, Rove City Walk comprising 564 keys, will complement the hospitality offering at City Walk, the urban lifestyle destination developed by Meraas.
The premium American automotive brand, Cadillac, opened its doors last night to the world’s first Cadillac HOTEL, popping up in Dubai at this year’s edition of SOLE DXB. The official launch party was attended by some of the popular socialites and influencers from across the Middle East.
Emaar Hospitality Group presented a special case study at HITEC Dubai today highlighting its latest innovations in digitalization that will set a new benchmark for the hospitality sector.
In 2017, Armani Hotel Dubai was awarded the prestigious Green Globe Certification underlining its commitment to be a socially and environmentally responsible hotel operator. Advancing its sustainability initiatives, the ultraluxury hotel, located in the iconic Burj Khalifa, has partnered with tech-firm Winnow to limit the amount of food that is wasted. With the help of the technology, the hotel’s culinary team is now able to automatically measure what gets thrown away and receive actionable data that help chefs reduce overproduction.
There is a myriad of seasonal extravagances on offer this festive season at Sofitel Dubai Downtown which will host a veritable calendar of promotional offers and activities from the delicious Santa Hat Shaped Cake and genteel afternoon tea to New Year’s Eve under the Burj Khalifa fireworks.
Atlantis, The Palm and UberEATS have joined forces to ‘serve the extraordinary’ to residents of The Palm with signature dishes from four of the resort’s outlets, Ronda Locatelli, Shawafel, The Burger Joint and Asia Republic. All dishes will also be delivered in recyclable packaging in line with the resort’s sustainability initiative ‘Atlantis Cares’ and to celebrate, residents who order, will receive FREE delivery from 27th November-3rd December.
As anticipation levels reach an all-time high, the curtain will rise on Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai as it opens its doors to guests on 29 November 2018.
Set within 100,000 sq m, the Palace lies on the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, the world’s largest man-made island and archipelago. Its privileged location boasts panoramic sea views and vistas of Dubai’s iconic skyline offering a tranquil and private escape, just a short drive away from the city’s vibrant attractions. Inspired by the palaces of 18th century Europe, guests can expect discreet service, refined dining and artfully curated experiences catering to the privileged few, setting a new precedent in a city synonymous with pioneering hospitality.
