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The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
The world's tallest hotel is opening in a popular holiday hotspot this year – with rooftop infinity pool and 1,000 rooms
THE WORLD'S tallest hotel is opening in a popular holiday hotspot this year featuring 1,000 rooms and a rooftop infinity pool. This architectural phenomenon offers a one-of-a-kind stay with stunning features and measures at 365m tall. 5 The world's tallest hotel is opening in a popular holiday hotspot this year Credit: IHG Vignette Collection 5 It features over 1,000 rooms and measures at 365m tall Credit: IHG Vignette Collection 5 All rooms have luxurious modern interiors Credit: IHG Vignette Collection The flashy Ciel Tower in Dubai has a whopping 82 floors and 1,000 rooms, all offering floor to ceiling windows and luxurious interiors. Pool with a view It will be home to what will be be the "world's highest infinity pool" on its 76th floor too. Head up to the 81st floor and you'll find a 360 degree observation deck where guests can enjoy iconic views of the city. The new luxury hotel will also have start-of-the-art gym facilities, lounges with incredible views and a dedicated kids pool. Read more Travel News On the 16th floor, the NEST Executive Lounge offers "quiet sophistication with skyline views". 10 bars and restaurants There's no lack of options when it comes to dining either with 10 bars and restaurants spread across the hotel. All rooms have floor-to-ceiling panoramic glass windows, capturing the vibrant city below and curated modern interiors. Out of the hotel's 1000 rooms, just under 150 will be suites offering the height of luxury in Dubai. Most read in News Travel The Ciel Tower is located in Dubai Marina which means you can easily access the area's restaurants and beaches. It's also a hub for watersports and a popular location for luxury yachts. Strictly star reveals she's quitting UK to live in Dubai without boyfriend who grew up there Property developer, The First Group, said: "Reaching a remarkable height of 365 metres, Ciel in Dubai Marina is a stunning development that will set a new benchmark as the world's tallest hotel upon completion. "Designed by award-winning London-based architect NORR Group, Ciel features a striking design, contemporary interiors and a remarkable glass observation deck, which will offer incredible 360-degree vistas across Dubai Marina, the Palm Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf. "As part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' prestigious Vignette Collection, Ciel joins a family of one-of-a-kind properties in sought-after locations, where guests can indulge in stays that are authentic, experiential, and considerate. "Designed for luxury travellers" "Designed for the next generation of luxury travellers, the Vignette Collection weaves responsibility, community, and locality into every aspect of the guest experience." The Ciel has also garnered international acclaim, receiving a range of hotel and architectural awards. The record-breaking hotel is due to open to guests later this year. The Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards recently named Dubai as the third most popular holiday destination in the world. The travel company said of the city: "Dubai is a destination that mixes modern culture with history, adventure with world-class shopping and entertainment. "Catch a show at the Dubai Opera, see downtown from atop the Burj Khalifa and spend an afternoon along Dubai Creek exploring the gold, textile and spice souks. "If you're looking for thrills, you can float above the desert dunes in a hot air balloon, climb aboard a high-speed ride at IMG Worlds of Adventure or skydive over the Palm Jumeirah." 5 The record-breaking hotel is due to open to guests later this year Credit: IHG Vignette Collection 5 Dubai was recently named as third most popular holiday destination in the world Credit: IHG Vignette Collection
Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
The world's tallest hotel is opening in a popular holiday hotspot this year – with rooftop infinity pool and 1,000 rooms
The record-breaking hotel has some stunning features SKY'S THE LIMIT The world's tallest hotel is opening in a popular holiday hotspot this year – with rooftop infinity pool and 1,000 rooms Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE WORLD'S tallest hotel is opening in a popular holiday hotspot this year featuring 1,000 rooms and a rooftop infinity pool. This architectural phenomenon offers a one-of-a-kind stay with stunning features and measures at 365m tall. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The world's tallest hotel is opening in a popular holiday hotspot this year Credit: IHG Vignette Collection 5 It features over 1,000 rooms and measures at 365m tall Credit: IHG Vignette Collection 5 All rooms have luxurious modern interiors Credit: IHG Vignette Collection The flashy Ciel Tower in Dubai has a whopping 82 floors and 1,000 rooms, all offering floor to ceiling windows and luxurious interiors. Pool with a view It will be home to what will be be the "world's highest infinity pool" on its 76th floor too. Head up to the 81st floor and you'll find a 360 degree observation deck where guests can enjoy iconic views of the city. The new luxury hotel will also have start-of-the-art gym facilities, lounges with incredible views and a dedicated kids pool. On the 16th floor, the NEST Executive Lounge offers "quiet sophistication with skyline views". 10 bars and restaurants There's no lack of options when it comes to dining either with 10 bars and restaurants spread across the hotel. All rooms have floor-to-ceiling panoramic glass windows, capturing the vibrant city below and curated modern interiors. Out of the hotel's 1000 rooms, just under 150 will be suites offering the height of luxury in Dubai. The Ciel Tower is located in Dubai Marina which means you can easily access the area's restaurants and beaches. It's also a hub for watersports and a popular location for luxury yachts. Strictly star reveals she's quitting UK to live in Dubai without boyfriend who grew up there Property developer, The First Group, said: "Reaching a remarkable height of 365 metres, Ciel in Dubai Marina is a stunning development that will set a new benchmark as the world's tallest hotel upon completion. "Designed by award-winning London-based architect NORR Group, Ciel features a striking design, contemporary interiors and a remarkable glass observation deck, which will offer incredible 360-degree vistas across Dubai Marina, the Palm Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf. "As part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' prestigious Vignette Collection, Ciel joins a family of one-of-a-kind properties in sought-after locations, where guests can indulge in stays that are authentic, experiential, and considerate. "Designed for luxury travellers" "Designed for the next generation of luxury travellers, the Vignette Collection weaves responsibility, community, and locality into every aspect of the guest experience." The Ciel has also garnered international acclaim, receiving a range of hotel and architectural awards. The record-breaking hotel is due to open to guests later this year. The Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards recently named Dubai as the third most popular holiday destination in the world. The travel company said of the city: "Dubai is a destination that mixes modern culture with history, adventure with world-class shopping and entertainment. "Catch a show at the Dubai Opera, see downtown from atop the Burj Khalifa and spend an afternoon along Dubai Creek exploring the gold, textile and spice souks. "If you're looking for thrills, you can float above the desert dunes in a hot air balloon, climb aboard a high-speed ride at IMG Worlds of Adventure or skydive over the Palm Jumeirah." 5 The record-breaking hotel is due to open to guests later this year Credit: IHG Vignette Collection
Hospitality Net
27-05-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
IHG reaches 13,000-room milestone in Spain with the addition of four new hotels
The Vignette Collection, Hotel Indigo and Holiday Inn Express brands are accelerating their growth on the Spanish market with four new signings: Vignette Collection Mallorca - Finca Banyols, Vignette Collection Jerez, Hotel Indigo Gandia - Beach and Holiday Inn Express San Sebastian - Errenteria. This announcement is in addition to the 500 rooms recently added to IHG's Spanish portfolio, bringing the total number of rooms opened and signed to almost 13,000 in the country. The Hotel Indigo Gandia - Beach and the Vignette Collection Jerez strengthen the company's presence in the Luxury & Lifestyle segment, with the latter becoming the second Vignette Collection property in Spain following the signing of the Vignette Collection Mallorca - Finca Banyols earlier this month. The Holiday Inn Express San Sebastian - Errenteria builds on the strong tradition of IHG's Holiday Inn brand in Spain and demonstrates the continued confidence of owners and investors in its renowned selection of Essentials brands. Details of new Spanish signings: Vignette Collection Mallorca - Finca Banyols : Owned by Prevario Banyols and managed by Hotel Collection International - HCI, this 45-room hotel on a Mallorcan finca will open in the first half of 2025. It is located on the picturesque island of Mallorca, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. : Owned by Prevario Banyols and managed by Hotel Collection International - HCI, this 45-room hotel on a Mallorcan finca will open in the first half of 2025. It is located on the picturesque island of Mallorca, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. Vignette Jerez Collection : A 34-room boutique hotel with Senator Hotels & Resorts, will become the second Vignette Collection property in Spain. Located in the heart of Jerez's picturesque city centre and within walking distance of the old town's main square, it will open its doors in the second half of 2025. : A 34-room boutique hotel with Senator Hotels & Resorts, will become the second Vignette Collection property in Spain. Located in the heart of Jerez's picturesque city centre and within walking distance of the old town's main square, it will open its doors in the second half of 2025. Hotel Indigo Gandia - Beach : Also signed with Senator Hotels & Resorts, this 40-room beachfront hotel is located in the coastal town of Gandia and is set to open on July 11 2025. Hotel Indigo Gandia - Beach will include a beach club, swimming pool, poolside chill-out bar, and restaurant featuring local ingredients. : Also signed with Senator Hotels & Resorts, this 40-room beachfront hotel is located in the coastal town of Gandia and is set to open on July 11 2025. Hotel Indigo Gandia - Beach will include a beach club, swimming pool, poolside chill-out bar, and restaurant featuring local ingredients. Holiday Inn Express San Sebastian - Errenteria: This 82-room hotel is the second signing in this announcement with Hotel Collection International - HCI, bringing our partnership to seven open and signed hotels. The property will open in mid-2026 and is located just outside San Sebastian in the Errenteria district of the Spanish Basque Country, close to San Sebastian Airport and the French border. IHG has 55 hotels operating under eight brands in Spain: Six Senses, InterContinental, Kimpton, Hotel Indigo, voco, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn Express and Holiday Inn. In addition to the 22 open Iberostar properties and another 12 under development, IHG is strengthening its presence in the resorts and all-inclusives segment. In 2024, IHG has announced the development of five new hotels in three brand collections: Luxe & Lifestyle, Premium and Essentials - Hotel Indigo in Jerez de la Frontera, Vignette Collection Mallorca - Finca Banyols, voco Granada, Holiday Inn Express Seville - City and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sabadell. As one of IHG's priority markets, it's wonderful to grow our footprint so substantially in Spain, where we've signed nearly 700 rooms in the first nine months of this year. This significant expansion demonstrates the continued trust our owners have in our brands to provide strong returns on their investments, and our commitment to support them to capture demand and drive performance through our powerful enterprise. We have ambitious plans to accelerate the presence of both our powerhouse mainstream segment and our distinctive Luxury & Lifestyle collection in Spain's key urban and leisure destinations with it being a key growth market for the company. It is truly a privilege to be able to deliver on these ambitions alongside so many of our longstanding and new growth partners. It is thanks to their trust in IHG and our talented teams that we can bring amazing new hotels right across our diverse brand portfolio to the market. (Mrs) Willemijn Geels, Vice President, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts About IHG® IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good. With a family of 17 hotel brands and IHG Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,000 open hotels in more than 100 countries, and a further 1,800 in the development pipeline. InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 350,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally. Visit us online for more about our hotels and reservations and IHG Rewards. 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Skift
14-05-2025
- Business
- Skift
The Middle East's Newest Meeting Venues: From Desert Luxury to Gaming Resorts
The hotel industry in the Middle East is booming, with nearly half of the pipeline currently under construction. These are the latest entrants geared toward the meeting and incentive market. Opportunity abounds in the Middle East's meeting industry. At December's International MICE Summit, 12 new events were announced in Saudi Arabia alone. Hotel development in the region has taken off, and brand conversions also sit at record highs, according to Lodging Econometrics. Dubai took the top spot in the Middle East in Cvent's list of top meeting and event destinations, based on $16 billion of group business sourced through the Cvent Supplier Network. Throughout the Middle East, brands continue to expand, which includes the first gaming resort in the Middle East, Wynn Al Marjan Island, set to open in early 2027. Among these eight new Middle East meeting hotels and venues, two stood out for focusing on cultural heritage rather than offering opulent luxury, common in the region's high-end hotels. Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection is a new property on the edge of the Empty Quarter, the world's largest sand desert, and Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah, in Riyadh's historic district. Here are the eight new hotels and venues, featured in our just-released What's New in Meetings and Incentive Travel 2025 report. Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection Abu Dhabi, UAE Opened in early March 2025 on the Empty Quarter, the world's largest sand desert, and situated just over 100 miles from Abu Dhabi. The resort is suitable for incentive groups seeking unique experiences in the Middle East. Amenities include an outdoor pool, butler service, spa, and gym. Activities feature camel trekking, Arabic gahwa (coffee) tasting, archery, and stargazing. Andaz Doha Doha, Qatar Opened in February, Andaz Doha has 312 guest rooms across 26 floors. Amenities including a pool, spa, fitness center, and business center. The property includes three dining concepts, two of which will open later in 2025, and more than 20,000 square feet of event space across six rooms including an 8,000-square-foot ballroom. Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel Diriyah Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah, The property is located in Riyadh's historic district, where the First Saudi State was established in 1727. It is the first hotel to open in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia and offers 134 guest rooms including 34 suites, a fitness center, indoor pool, spa, and three restaurants showcasing the region's cuisine. Event spaces include five flexible areas and a 4,300-square-foot ballroom, accommodating up to 250 people. Raffles Jeddah Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Opening soon, Raffles Jeddah features 182 rooms and suites with views of the Red Sea. The luxurious hotel is positioned as a high-end option for meetings in Jeddah, located 25 minutes from King Abdulaziz International Airport. It features a 14,000-square-foot ballroom, a private dining room, pre-function areas, and a dedicated wedding showroom. Signia by Hilton Amman Amman, Jordan Signia by Hilton Amman marks the brand's first property outside of the U.S. Located in the Shmeisani business district, it offers the only convention center in the city. Three ballrooms — the largest accommodating 1,200 guests in theater style — are complemented by pre-function space, terraces, lounges and 15 meeting rooms. Additional amenities include an outdoor pool, fitness and business centers, and six restaurants serving local and international cuisine. Space42 Arena Abu Dhabi, UAE Located in the Al Raha Beach area, Space42 Arena features almost 27,000 square feet of versatile indoor event space, plus a lobby and 6,500 square feet of backstage space. It accommodates up to 3,000 people and features advanced sound and lighting systems and a 49-foot ceiling height. The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort Muscat, Oman Located along the Al Mouj waterfront, The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort marks the brand's debut in Oman. With 250 guest rooms, it features the 14,500-square-foot St. Regis Grand Ballroom, accommodating up to 1,200 guests, theater-style. Amenities include nine dining options, fitness and recreation facilities, spa, and 1,200 feet of private beach access. Adjacent is Al Mouj Golf, an 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course. Wynn Al Marjan Island Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Wynn Al Marjan Island (at top), the first gaming resort in the Middle East, opens in early 2027. The property will offer 1,542 guest rooms and marina-side Villa Estates, with views of the Arabian Gulf. It will also feature a full marina; 22 restaurants, lounges and bars; a nightclub and beach bar; a salon; a shopping promenade; and multiple pools. The property includes an 80,000-square-foot event center with outdoor event terraces and lawns. Download the full What's New in Meetings and Incentive Travel 2025 report here.
Arabian Post
13-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
Aldar and Hilton Unveil Waldorf Astoria Residences on Yas Island
Abu Dhabi's Yas Island is set to welcome its first Waldorf Astoria Residences, marking a significant collaboration between Aldar Properties and Hilton. This development introduces the luxury brand's residential concept to the capital, aligning with Aldar's broader strategy to enhance its hospitality portfolio. The Waldorf Astoria Residences will be situated along the Yas Links Golf Course, offering residents panoramic views of the fairways and the Arabian Gulf. The project encompasses a selection of premium furnished apartments and penthouses, complemented by top-tier amenities and services synonymous with the Waldorf Astoria brand. This initiative is part of Aldar's AED 1.5 billion investment aimed at transforming its hospitality assets to cater to the growing demand for luxury accommodations in Abu Dhabi. Jonathan Emery, Chief Executive Officer at Aldar Development, and Daniel Wakeling, Vice President Development Luxury & Residences, EMEA, at Hilton, formalised the partnership in the presence of Talal Al Dhiyebi, Aldar's Group Chief Executive Officer. The collaboration underscores Aldar's commitment to introducing iconic global hospitality brands to the region, enhancing Abu Dhabi's appeal as a premier tourism and leisure destination. The Waldorf Astoria Residences on Yas Island are part of a larger transformation plan that includes rebranding the Eastern Mangroves hotel into a Waldorf Astoria luxury resort. This resort will feature 167 guest rooms and suites, many with views of the adjacent Mangrove National Park, and will offer amenities such as a brasserie, rooftop specialty restaurant, and the brand's signature Peacock Alley lounge. Guests will also benefit from a Personal Concierge service, ensuring a tailored and seamless experience. In addition to the developments on Yas Island, Aldar is undertaking significant upgrades across its hospitality portfolio. The Yas Plaza Hotels complex will be reimagined under the IHG brand, transforming the six-hotel complex into the largest Vignette Collection resort globally. This rebranding includes the addition of beachfront suites and access to a private beach, enhancing the resort's appeal to both international and local guests. Further afield, Aldar is repositioning its desert resort in the Al Dhafra region, formerly known as Tilal Liwa, into a luxury desert escape under the Vignette Collection brand. Enhancements will include new luxury suites, curated desert experiences, and upgraded facilities such as a kids club and spa. Nurai Island is also undergoing a major refurbishment and expansion to elevate its status as Abu Dhabi's ultra-luxury island destination. These strategic developments align with Abu Dhabi's broader vision to boost tourism, with the Department of Culture and Tourism aiming to attract 39.3 million visitors by 2030. The emirate has already seen a 27% increase in hotel guests in 2023 compared to the previous year, with international guest arrivals rising by 54%. The opening of the new terminal at Zayed International Airport, capable of accommodating 45 million passengers annually, further supports this growth trajectory. Carlos Khneisser, Vice President of Development, Middle East & Africa at Hilton, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, 'We are delighted to have signed Abu Dhabi's first Waldorf Astoria, which will enjoy an unrivalled location overlooking the Mangrove National Park. With its anticipatory service and timeless elegance, it is set to be a destination of choice for those seeking modern luxury in the capital.' See also Dubai Residential Reit IPO Marks Key Moment for Property Market
