Aman Dubai is set to open at Jumeirah Beach.
Luxury hospitality brand Aman has announced a stunning new resort opening in Dubai. Aman Dubai is set to be an all-suite property and will occupy a ‘prestigious’ shoreline setting at Jumeirah Beach with a private beach. The property will also feature a limited number of Aman branded residences.
“Responding to the requests from Aman guests for our presence in Dubai has long been part of my growth vision,” said Aman’s chief executive officer, Vlad Doronin. “Securing the optimal site was paramount to ensure the delivery of our unparalleled service and authentic experiences.”
Swanky facilities include an extensive Aman Spa, several dining options and an Aman Club.
Full details including an opening date are yet to be revealed, but the resort promises an experience similar to its other super-luxe properties around the world.
Aman Dubai is set in nine acres of landscaped gardens with unobstructed views of the ocean and Dubai skyline. Kerry Hill Architects have drawn inspiration from the region and features local stone in a palette of desert tones, with a series of gardens and courtyards that spill down to the beach.
The resort is being developed by project owner, real estate investment company Bright Start, in collaboration with Aman.
More hot openings in the Middle East
United Arab Emirates
Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah boasts UAE's first over-water villas.
Luxury hospitality brand Anatara has opened a beachside resort in the United Arab Emirates. Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah is located on a private peninsula of golden sand and mangroves, with views over the Arabian Gulf and the dramatic Hajar mountains as a dramatic backdrop to the resort.
The property boasts UAE’s first over-water villas, featuring outdoor decks and private plunge pools and a reserved cabana on the private beach. Villa guests can also enjoy a dedicated Villa Host service.
Facilities run to six restaurants and bars including signature restaurant Mekong, the Mediterranean-inspired Beach House, all-day dining at Sea Breeze, as well as a deli, pool bar and lobby lounge. There's also a variety of watersports, an infinity pool, a fitness centre overlooking the mangroves, a padel court, a yoga pavilion and kids’ and teens’ clubs. A menu of excursions is offered by the resort, such as hiking on nearby Jebel Jais, UAE’s highest mountain, kayaking the surrounding mangroves (home to flamingos and herons), sunset cruising on the Arabian Gulf, hot-air ballooning over the desert and visiting an Emirati pearl farm. The property is a one-hour drive from Dubai airport.
Saudi Arabia
Beautiful bathrooms at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia welcomed a Mandarin Oriental property last month with the opening of Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh.
This is the brand’s debut in the country and to mark the occasion the launch was held in the presence of Saudi royalty and senior Mandarin Oriental Group representatives.
The property is a rebranding of the glamorous Al Faisaliah Hotel, one of Riyadh’s most prestigious addresses. The hotel is in the heart of the city’s luxury shopping, business and tourist areas and surrounded by the Al Faisaliah Tower and Al Faisaliah Mall.
Several new room and suite categories have been added in the north building of the hotel, including a 265 sqm Royal Suite and an opulent Executive Corner Suite. All accommodation comes with a 24-hour butler service.
There are no fewer than nine dining spaces, as well as a Spa at Mandarin Oriental, fitness centre, tennis court and 16m pool with waterfalls, steam baths and Finnish-style saunas.
Dubai
The Lana has opened in Dubai.
The Lana, a Dorchester Collection hotel, has opened in Downtown Dubai. The Foster + Partners-designed, 30-storey property features a central podium, Lana Promenade, for shops and restaurants and a stunning infinity roof pool with views over the city and desert.
The 225-room hotel has eight dining spaces and will be home to the first Dior Spa in the UAE; the spa is slated to open in April.
Rooms feature outdoor terraces and floor-to-ceiling windows to take advantage of the sweeping views. The Lana’s five signature suites offer duplex layouts, double-height corner living rooms and outdoor terraces on both levels. The opulent Marina Royal Suite features a balcony that runs the length of the building with views of the Burj Khalifa.
The Lana is located in the heart of the city on the Marasi Bay Marina. It’s a 15-minute walk from the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall and a 20-minute drive from Dubai airport.
The Lana is the tenth Dorchester Collection hotel and is the first opening for the group in more than a decade.
“The Lana is one of the year’s most anticipated hotel openings, and we are certain it will be celebrated for its remarkable design and superb location in one of the world’s most vibrant cities,” said Dorchester Collection president Christopher Cowdray.
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