HotelChatter - Tag: Dubai Hotels

Dubai: A Perfect 10? One & Only Will Open Their New Resort in Dubai on 10-10-10

JetSetCD — 2009-11-10T13:04:05-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/ThePalm.jpg" class="top"> Another week, another news of a grand new hotel to be built in Dubai. This time it's to be a luxe <a href="http://www.jaunted.com/tag/one%20and%20only%20resorts">One & Only Resorts</a> property situated on the man-made islands of The Palm. Interesting, seeing as how One & Only already has the <a href+"http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Palace+At+One+And+Only+Royal+Mi/ian/172540">One & Only Royal Mirage</a> occupying prime massive oceanfront property right at the base of the Palm, on Al Sufouh Road. Anyway, the One & Only isn't due to open until October 2010, and when it does it'll join a bevy of other properties springing up among The Palm fronds: <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Atlantis,+the+Palm/local/1336">Atlantis The Palm</a>, Movenpick Resort Oceana Palm Jumeirah, Fairmont Palm Hotel, Movenpick Resort & Spa Palm Jumeirah, Taj Exotica Resort

Qasr Al Sarab: The Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Turns a Desert Mirage Into a Proper Retreat

JetSetCD — 2009-09-29T16:24:06-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/Private_pool_in_villa_low_res.jpg" class="top"> Not everyone heads to Dubai with mall shopping and indoor skiing on their minds, or if you do, you quickly get tired of it. For this reason, more and more retreats are being built outside of the city, either in lush green environments like the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/3/2/123150/0498/hotels/Westin_Golf_Resort_Will_Bring_Wellness_to_Abu_Dhabi">Westin Golf Resort</a> near Abu Dhabi or flat out in the desert, like the soon-to-open Anantara Resort at Qasr Al Sarab. Due to open on October 25, the Anantara is 90 minutes away from Abu Dhabi and three hours from Dubai in the Liwa Desert, and boasts 206 rooms, although some are flat-out palatial villas with private pools and commanding views over the sand dunes. Face it: if you're coming all

Dubai: Dubai Doubles Up On Ritz-Carltons In 2010

JetSetCD — 2009-09-01T13:11:17-05:00

No surprise here: Dubai is getting yet another hotel, already under construction for a 2010 opening. However, this is no gimmicky property with the Middle East's biggest wave pool or a helicopter tennis court; it's actually a classy Ritz-Carlton, the second for Dubai.

Due to abut the Dubai International Financial Centre, the property will be a consummate luxury business traveler hotel, but thankfully with world-class restaurants and a spa to boot.

First Armani Hotel In Dubai Takes Its Time, Won't Open Til Winter

JetSetCD — 2009-07-27T14:17:59-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/Burj_Dubai.jpg" class="top"> For almost the last year, the first <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/armani%20hotels">Armani Hotel</a> was a glimmer in our eye. We patiently waited while it took shape along with the building hosting it, the Burj Dubai what will be the tallest building in the world. But now we'll have to continue holding our horses as the Armani Hotel Dubai has fallen victim to that hotel plague of late: the delay. Instead of debuting in September, with its 160 rooms personally designed by Giorgio Armani and various other Armani spots including a candy shop and a club, the hotel has been postponed until what looks like December. A representative claims that they delay is not due to construction issues (sure, whatever)

Sofitel Takes On Middle East and China

amandak — 2009-06-03T10:26:29-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3873/Sofitel_China_Xian.jpg" class="top"> Not a brand to stand around twiddling their thumbs at the moment, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Sofitel%20Hotels">Sofitel</a> is busy getting their hotels stuck into the Middle East. For a start, the Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach is due to open sometime this year press releases are saying September, but their website says July 1 and it looks like we can book rooms throughout July, starting at 150 ($215) but that's not enough for Sofitel. They've just announced two more properties for the UAE, with Sofitel Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai due to open in 2012 and in Abu Dhabi, the Sofitel Abu Dhabi Capital Plaza is already making progress, ready to take guests in 2010.And it's not just