Dubai to Morocco: 9 most anticipated hotels opening in the Middle East in 2019
1. W Muscat
Proposed opening date: Q1 2019
Owner: OMRAN
Interior Designer: P49, Rockwell Group
Architect: Hill Glazier Studio HKS
Keys: 279
Total Area of Property: 52.114sqm
F&B outlets: 7 tantalizing restaurants & bars
Leisure facilities:
2 outdoor swimming pools
24h state-of-the-art FIT fitness facility
Located on the white sandy beach of Shatti Al Qurum
AWAY® Spa over 1,100m2 of ultimate bliss
MICE Facilities: Over 850m2 of state-of-the-art meeting space including seven meetings rooms and the W Great Room
Unique selling points of the property:
Distinctive design inspired by Oman
A B&F venue mix that offers something completely different - as normal gets you nowhere.
Beachfront access with views that capture both the sea and rugged Al Hajar Mountains
The first W in Oman
2. The St. Regis Cairo
Proposed opening date: Q1 2019
Interior Designer: Michael Graves Architecture and Design (MGA)
Architect: Engineering Consultants Group
Keys: 366 (226 guestrooms, 60 suites & 80 luxury apartments)
Total Area of Property: 208,582 sq m/ 2,245,157 sq ft
F&B outlets: Seven culinary offerings
Leisure facilities: Iridium Spa, Athletic Club, Indoor and Outdoor Swimming Pools
MICE Facilities: 2,925 sq m /31,484 sq ft of meeting/ event space
Unique selling points of the property:
It marks the debut of the brand into Egypt
3. Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre
Proposed opening date: Q1 2019
Owner: Ward Holdings
Keys: 247
F&B outlets: 3 restaurants and lounges (Bull & Bear Restaurant, Peacock Alley Lounge & Bar, St Trop Lounge & Bar)
Leisure facilities: Waldorf Astoria Spa, Steam room, Fitness centre, Outdoor pool on the 18th floor
MICE Facilities: Five meeting rooms with a total size of more than 760 square metres, including a ballroom
Unique selling points of the property: Prime location within DIFC; True Waldorf Service
4. Jumeirah Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa
Proposed opening date: Q1 2019
Owner: Abu Dhabi United Hospitality
Interior Designer: GAJ – Godwin Austen Johnson
Architect: GAJ – Godwin Austen Johnson
Keys: 103
Total Area of Property: 22,000 sq m
F&B outlets: 6 - Bait Al Hanine, Terra Secca, Panache, Hayaakom, Al Mesayan, Al Mabeet Desert Camp
Leisure facilities: Pool and kids’ club, 1,000 sqm crystal water pool, kids club with its private children’s pool, outdoor playground, and an array of indoor entertainment.
Unique selling points of the property: The destination spa has 13 treatment rooms, including two couples rooms, built around a garden area. It also has relaxation areas, a sauna, steam rooms, plunge pools, snow cave, and a traditional Turkish hammam, the spa also features salt rooms and a cryo experience.
5. Super 8 Deira Waterfront
Proposed opening date: End of 2019
Owner: Ithra Dubai, a wholly owned subsidiary of Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD)
Keys: 90
Interior Designer: DWP
Architect: AE7
F&B outlets: The property will be home to an on-site restaurant and café
Unique selling points of the property: Super 8 by Wyndham has more than 2,800 locations around the globe, more than any other economy lodging provider. The first Super 8 to be introduced to the UAE, Super 8 Deira Waterfront will offer travellers on a budget reasonably priced rooms, alongside a restaurant and café, in the heart of old Dubai.
6. Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown
Proposed opening date: June 2019
Owner – Sunflower FZE
Interior Designer Concept Design – DSGN.
Architect NORR.
Keys 269
Total Area of Property Built up area = 200,000sqft.
Developed area = 500,000sqft
F&B outlets- The hotel will feature a Neighbourhood café, cocktail bar, a signature restaurant.
Leisure facilities The second floor of the hotel is fully dedicated to fitness and relaxation with the offering including a 25sqm infinity pool. This external space will also feature a pool bar and Shisha offering.
Unique selling points of the property The design of the hotel is underpinned by the idea of Dubai creek - stretching from the historic Deira area encompassing the Ras Al Khor Bird sanctuary to Business Bay and Jumeirah - being one Neighbourhood, which mirrors the journey of the city from a busy trading port to one which the is center of finance, lifestyle and tourism. The hotel has a strong Architectural presence. The Hotel’s captivating facade is inspired by geometry of Islamic patterns, with large floor to ceiling windows in every room which perfectly frame views of the neighbourhood, that also flood the room with daylight.
7. Radisson Blu Casablanca
Proposed opening date: Q2 2019
Interior Designer: Jaime Bernstein
Keys: 120 rooms
F&B outlets: signature restaurant, bar and lounge bar
Leisure facilities: spa center which includes a gym and beauty salon
Unique selling points of the property: - First Radisson Blu hotel in Casablanca
8. Address Sky View
Proposed opening date: Second half of 2019
Owner: Emaar Properties
Total Area of Property: Built Up Area – 290,000 m²
Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Keys: 169
F&B outlets: Restaurants and lounges
Leisure facilities: Three pools including a rooftop pool and a spa
MICE Facilities: World-class event venue
Unique selling points of the property: Property is defined by a unique Sky Bridge that has a signature restaurant and infinity pool that offers 360-degree views. Address Sky View will be linked directly to the Dubai Metro and The Dubai Mall via an air-conditioned travellator.
9. AVANI Les Berges Du Lac Tunis Suites
Proposed opening date: Q1 2019
Owner: Groupe Chaabane
Interior Designer & main architect: internal from ownership group
Keys: 41 keys
F&B outlets: 1 restaurant
Leisure facilities: spa, pool, sauna, steam and gym facilities
MICE Facilities: not available
Unique selling points of the property: serviced apartment accommodation options ranging from Studios to Three-Bedroom Apartments and Lofts, catering to corporate and extended-stay demand. Strategic location near the diplomatic compound, that is also minutes from shopping and commercial district.