St. Regis debuts in Dubai

St. Regis Hotels and Resorts debuts in Dubai with the opening of The St. Regis Dubai, offering eight culinary venues, the first Iridium Spa in Dubai, as well as the first Bentley Suite in the Middle East to be unveiled in early 2016.

Owned by Al Habtoor Group, the new hotel is located on Sheikh Zayed Road within Al Habtoor City, Dubai.

“We are proud to partner with Al Habtoor Group and to launch Starwood’s largest hospitality project in the region as we open the first of three hotels in this prestigious development,” said Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Europe, Africa and Middle East president Michael Wale.

“The entry of our ultra-luxury St. Regis brand in this important market strengthens Starwood’s presence in the United Arab Emirates as we remain on track to double our portfolio in the region by 2019,” he added.

Jim Petrus, global brand leader for St. Regis Hotels and Resorts, said, “The unveiling of The St. Regis Dubai marks an important milestone for the brand as we rapidly grow our profile in the Middle East. This important debut represents our fourth property in the region since the opening of The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi almost four years ago, and with The St. Regis Dubai, we are thrilled to be able to offer the renowned St. Regis experience to the region’s luxury travelers.”

The hotel features 234 guestrooms, including 52 suites, each offering details including chandeliers and marble bathrooms.

Al Habtoor Group chairman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor said, “We are delighted to partner with Starwood Hotels and Resorts to open The St. Regis Dubai, the first hotel within Al Habtoor City. It is the beginning of a new era on this historic site. The St. Regis name, renowned for its rich heritage and traditions, will undoubtedly complement the traditions and modernity of Dubai. We look forward to welcoming our first guests, and seeing the city buzzing with activity.”

The St. Regis Dubai features French beaux-arts architecture and neo-classical interiors, paying homage to The St. Regis New York, the brand’s original hotel which opened in 1904 in New York.

The St. Regis brand made its debut in the Middle East in 2011 with The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi, growing its portfolio in the Middle East with The St. Regis Doha, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, and now, The St. Regis Dubai.

The brand will enter Jordan with The St. Regis Amman in 2016, and will open in 2018 its first polo resort.