Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah now open

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, the Hilton Worldwide luxury hotel brand, has announced the opening of the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah hotel.

The 319-room hotel becomes the brand’s first property in Dubai and its second in the UAE, with the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah having opened last year.

Speaking about the opening Hilton Worldwide global head of luxury and lifestyle brands John T.A. Vanderslice said: “Waldorf Astoria’s celebrated lineage combined with the brand’s definition of luxury is enjoyed by discerning global luxury travellers worldwide. The increasing number of international arrivals into Dubai and the growing aspiration of visitors to explore the Emirate’s iconic island has created a demand which we can readily satisfy with the opening of Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah.”

Positioned on the East Crescent of the Palm Jumeirah man-made island, guests at the hotel will be able to choose from a selection of six restaurants and bars including the New York inspired Social by Heinz Beck eatery by multi-award winning European chef and author Heinz Beck.

The hotel other F&B options include Lao’s south-east Asian contemporary dining; Mezzerie, with locally-inspired arabesque dining at its most luxurious; Palm Avenue and Serafina, an authentic and refined Venetian offering. The centrepiece of the hotel is Peacock Alley, named after the famous high-society promenade lounge which connected the original Waldorf and Astoria hotels in New York.

Rudi Jagersbacher, president of Hilton Worldwide Middle East and Africa, said: “There has been tremendous anticipation ahead of the opening of Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah and I am delighted Hilton Worldwide’s celebrated luxury brand has now opened at one of the world’s most imaginative and unique destinations. The introduction of a Waldorf Astoria hotel to the Palm Jumeirah will enhance Dubai’s growing status as a vibrant, cosmopolitan city and further strengthen the city’s luxury credentials on the global stage.”

Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah also offers a range of recreational facilities including tennis, a full range of water sports, a 200 meter private beach, two temperature-controlled outdoor pools and a Waldorf Astoria Spa.

Other key hotel features include eight naturally-lit meeting spaces and a 600-capacity, multi-purpose ballroom.

Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah general manager Jan Moenkedieck said: “Waldorf Astoria’s iconic magnificence represented in Dubai Palm Jumeirah makes for a stunning alliance in a city which prides itself on luxury “Together with my team at Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, we look forward to offering guests True Waldorf Service including a personal concierge for each guest while making a meaningful contribution to the growing Palm Jumeirah community.”