1 HOTEL MISSONI KUWAIT
Operated by: Rezidor Group
Opening date: Q2 2010
Location: Symphony Centre, Arabian Gulf Street, Kuwait City
USP: Designer hotel
Accommodation: 169 rooms and suites, all of which boast views of the Arabian Gulf
What you need to know: This is the first lifestyle boutique hotel in Kuwait and along with Dubai’s Armani Hotel, marks a new era for ‘designer’ hotels in the Middle East. All interiors are designed by Rosita Missoni — a palette of gold, turquoise and beige adorns the 106 rooms with linens chosen from the Missoni home range.
The 63 suites include the 312m² Presidential Suite with a 90m² outside terrace. Missoni Kuwait will offer an all-inclusive pricing concept (à la carte breakfast, room service, mini bar, newspaper, laundry, limousine airport pick up and drop off) and is located in the Symphony building, which has a luxury boutique shopping mall. F&B concepts including Italian family-style Cucina, are overseen by celebrity chef Giorgio Locatelli and the spa is operated by Bangkok-based Six Senses.
Contact: Call +965 99991357; email info@hotelmissoni.com; visit www.hotelmissoni.com
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2 THE ROYAL AMWAJ RESORT & SPA
Operated by: Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts
Opening date: H2, 2010
Location: The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
USP: Over-water villas
Accommodation: 293 rooms and villas
What you need to know: This property is one of four new Mövenpick properties opening in Dubai next year, two of which will be on The Palm (the other being Oceana). The resort’s unique selling point is that it’s the first hotel in Dubai to boast over-water villas — there will be 18 in total. There are also 15 beach pool villas.
The Royal Amwaj will be located on the crescent on The Palm and feature 2km of temperature-controlled natural swimming lagoons. Additional assets include a spa with 25 treatment rooms and six F&B outlets including Phed, serving cuisine from Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Contact: Call +971 4 428 1570; fax +971 4 428 1571; visit www.moevenpick-hotels.com
3 ARMANI HOTEL DUBAI
Operated by: Emaar Hotels & Resorts
Opening date: H1 2010
Location: The Burj Dubai
USP: Located in the world’s tallest building
Accommodation: Occupying the concourse level to level eight and levels 38 and 39 of the iconic tower, the Armani Hotel Dubai will have a dedicated entrance and comprise 160 Armani-designed rooms.
What you need to know: The Armani Hotel Dubai will bring many firsts to the Middle East including the region’s first Armani/Privé — a hip and upmarket night club and the world’s first in-hotel Armani/Spa. The hotel will also be home to the Armani/Dolci chocolates and sweets store, an Armani/Fiori (floral shop) and an Armani/Galleria. The hotel’s food and beverage offering will span Japanese, Indian, Mediterranean and of course, Italian cuisine. In addition, a specialised events service, Armani/Events, will boast 30,000ft² of conference and banqueting facilities — Armani/Ballroom; the Armani/Pavilion, a spacious outdoor area for up to 350 guests; and multi-function meeting rooms and lounges.
Contact: Visit www.armanihotels.com
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Dec 16, 2009 , United Arab Emirates
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