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Discover SO/ Uptown Dubai, first-of-its-kind Lifestyle 5-star Luxury hotel in the Middle East – enter a visionary world of fashion, design and theatre with gourmet dining experiences, cutting edge mixology and next generation wellness.
The hotel covers 10 floors of Uptown Tower with 188 design-led rooms and statement suites with unrivalled views of Dubai’s skyline, Dubai Marina, Ain Dubai, Jumeirah Beach and beyond.
Always with a window on the city, our chic and spacious rooms are bold and eclectic with indulgent marble bathrooms bespoke rooms and suites with breath-taking views alongside a range of exciting amenities, including an outdoor pool, gym, spa, glam bar, gourmet restaurants, trendy bars, ballroom and high-end conferencing and business facilities.
The hotel is a one-stop destination for dining, gathering and entertainment, SO/ Uptown Dubai invites you for all day dining at our modern French-Italian style Brasserie Uptown, destination Asian fusion cuisine at The Citronelle Club and day-to-night hospitality in Savant, our panoramic lobby bar and lounge. Coming soon, prepare to be dazzled at Celeste, an immersive dining and entertainment venue that invites guests to leave their inhibitions at the
Discover SO/ Uptown Dubai, first-of-its-kind Lifestyle 5-star Luxury hotel in the Middle East – enter a visionary world of fashion, design and theatre with gourmet dining experiences, cutting edge mixology and next generation wellness.
The hotel covers 10 floors of Uptown Tower with 188 design-led rooms and statement suites with unrivalled views of Dubai’s skyline, Dubai Marina, Ain Dubai, Jumeirah Beach and beyond.
Always with a window on the city, our chic and spacious rooms are bold and eclectic with indulgent marble bathrooms bespoke rooms and suites with breath-taking views alongside a range of exciting amenities, including an outdoor pool, gym, spa, glam bar, gourmet restaurants, trendy bars, ballroom and high-end conferencing and business facilities.
SO/ Uptown Dubai invites you for all day dining at our modern French-Italian style Brasserie Uptown, destination Asian fusion cuisine at The Citronelle Club, all day relaxation with an evening party vibe at Lazuli outdoor pool bar and day-to-night hospitality in Savant, our panoramic lobby bar and lounge. Coming soon, prepare to be dazzled at Celeste, an immersive dining and entertainment venue that invites guests to leave their inhibitions at the door.
Taking the place of the former iconic Dubai Marina Yacht Club will be a pet-friendly 158-room hotel and residences from Vida Hotels & Resorts. The soaring new hotel and residences will open in the final quarter of the year, so it won’t be long until you’ll be able to enjoy the gorgeous views of the yacht-filled Marina from the prime plot on the waters’ edge. A collection of yet-to-be-announced dining options promise to make the most of the marina views, while the business facilities will include social working spaces for digital nomads looking to get creative in fresh surroundings.
Address Grand Creek Harbour will be a new five star addition to Dubai Creek in December, joining boutique sister brand Vida Dubai Creek Harbour. Inside, guests will be able to check-in to 223 rooms and suites, while the remaining 794 rooms will serve as serviced apartments. The leisure aspect is a strong focus, inviting guests to switch-off and recharge at The Spa at Address, the fitness centre and the infinity pool. For family getaways, there are dedicated areas like Qix Club, Qix Teens, kids pool and splash pad, which ensure young guests are having fun from check-in to check-out. The culinary collection includes signature restaurant, The Restaurant, a relaxed cigar lounge, an elegant lobby lounge called The Patisserie and sun-drenched Luma Pool Lounge.
Although it will be a while until Six Senses The Palm, Dubai welcomes guests – construction began this year and the first guests should be able to check-in from 2024 – when the resort does open on the Palm’s West Crescent, it will have just 60 hotel keys and 162 luxury branded residences. Expect an array of sustainably-driven restaurants and bars, plus impressive sports and leisure facilities such as a gym, squash court, pools and a dedicated private beach. At Six Senses The Palm, Dubai, there will also be a signature Six Senses Spa, plus a library, kids club and an interesting sounding longevity centre.
Where Middle Eastern culture meets a radiant love for life, adventure and joyful human connection, welcome to Bab Al Shams. Discover a destination that sets the Dubai desert alight, an oasis of style inspired by the limitless landscape and the stories of its people.
In a setting that pays homage to Arabic tradition while elevating a modern-retro appeal, feel your senses come alive with theatrical and aromatic dining, mindful wellness, mesmerising entertainment and enriching cultural experiences.
Come with us to uncover the mystique of Arabia, a journey of resonance through the desert’s infinite wonder.
This stunning Anantara eco-resort will be located in the new Mina Al Arab district along the coast of Ras Al Khaimah. When it’s complete, it will boast 306 guest rooms, suites and overwater villas (Maldivian style). There will also be an overwater restaurant serving Thai cuisine, as well as a seafood grill, and a beach and pool bar. There’s an outdoor swimming pool, as well as mini pools in many of the rooms. Guests will be welcome to relax in their sanctuary or keep active at the health club, which includes a gym, aerobics and yoga studios, squash and tennis courts.
Dreamed up by architects Nikken Sekkei, this two-tower hotel is opening in Za’abeel near Bur Dubai. A uniquely shaped building, there will be 360-degree views over the city, restaurants and a luxury swimming pool deck.
Construction is on track for Ciel Tower, a mega project which, once complete, will become the world’s tallest hotel (a claim which currently belongs to Gevora Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road). The hotel will soar 365 metres into the sky and comprise of 1,209 luxury suites and serviced residences split across 82 floors. Inside, specialty dining outlets include a soon-to-be-announced signature restaurant, a Sunset Lounge on the 74th floor and Horizon Bar on the 76th floor, plus a luxury spa and health club, located on the 61st floor. It will be crowned by the Ciel Observatory & Lounge on floor 81 and a signature rooftop Sky Terrace featuring a stunning infinity pool and bar on the 82nd floor.
This new resort by Jumeirah has been inspired by a super yacht. Sitting beside the Burj Al Arab, the hotel will have its own stretch of private beach and will include 386 rooms along with 83 hotel apartments. Naturally, being a Jumeirah hotel, there will be a number of brilliant restaurants opening with it.
Due to open: 2023
Mandarin Oriental Wasl Tower will open next year. The 63-floor tower will have 257 rooms and suites plus private residences and views of the Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai.
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