The
hotel is expected to open by early 2016.
Five
minutes from Dubai’s airport, the new build Swissôtel located in
the Al Jadaf area, is set to become an anchor deluxe hotel within a
mixed use development comprising 3 hotels, residences,
serviced apartments,
retail & entertainment facilities. The Jadaf district is just
next to the Officers Club, close to the Latifa Hospital and what will
become the largest Children’s hospital in the Middle East,
currently under construction as an extension to the Health Care City.
Al
Jadaf is strategically located just minutes away from Dubai landmarks
such as the Dubai Mall, Dubai International Financial District,
World Trade
Centre, Dubai Festival City and Health Care City The
Swissôtel sister property Raffles Dubai and the Health Care City
district are located across the Sheikh Zayed Road.
The
modern contemporary hotel will be developed in keeping with the
Emirati architectural characteristics, comprising over 280 rooms and
suites, an all-day dining restaurant, three speciality restaurants
with outdoor areas, as well as a Pürovel Spa. Meeting, conference
and ballroom facilities– all with a total area of 1600m2 – will
round out the amenities of the hotel.
“Dubai
has been at the top of our wish list for a long time,” says
Meinhard Huck, President Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts. “Although
a large accommodation offering already exists, thanks to the increase
in visitors there is still demand for elegant hotels. This is an
additional important step in our expansion in this region”.
Swissôtel
Hotels & Resorts’ is delighted to be partnering with such a
reputable company such as Aabar Properties, areal
estate development, management and investment company
which has the vision to enhance the leisure and business experience
in Dubai by creating a vibrant entertainment destination in a
strategic location for the future.
Khalifa
Al Mehairi, CEO, Aabar Properties, said: “We are very pleased to be
partnering with Swissôtel. Venturing into hospitality and leisure
segments has always been part of Aabar Properties long term
strategies and I am glad that we are marking our presence in Dubai,
besides our initiatives and ventures in Abu Dhabi, with this solid
partnership with Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts. Association with
international brands like Swissôtel shows our commitment and
strength in transforming our long term strategies into reality”.
