Philip Bryson of Marriott International, Raed Al Nuaimi of Dubai Parks and Resorts and Sanne Emborg- Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection. Philip Bryson of Marriott International, Raed Al Nuaimi of Dubai Parks and Resorts and Sanne Emborg- Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection.

Lapita, part of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, has opened its doors to guests.

Lapita Hotel, which is located in the Dubai Parks and Resorts, is a Polynesian themed resort hotel, with a tribal atmosphere.

The hotel’s name was inspired by the pre-historic people of the Pacific Ocean and their journey and settlement on the islands - the Lapita movement.

The Polynesian theme is carried over to the guest rooms and children’s activity areas.

Lapita has 504 rooms, including 60 suites and three private villas.

On the F&B front Waka will offer international cuisine and live entertainment in the all-day dining concept. Whereas Ari - a pool bar and restaurant – will serve a Mediterranean selection.

Hikina will serve traditional Cantonese dishes with a contemporary touch.

Lapita will also feature Palama - a lobby lounge and a rooftop bar, Lani.

Ola (meaning life, health and well-being) is Lapita’s spa which has 11 treatment rooms including a couple’s suite, hammam room, wellness facilities, aromatherapy steam rooms, saunas, vitality pools and ice fountains.

The hotel will also offer six meeting rooms and a 710m2 Tamure ballroom.

Dubai Parks and Resorts comprises three theme parks: Bollywood Parks Dubai, Motiongate Dubai, Legoland Park and a Legoland Water Park.

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