Cipriani brings nightclub and restaurants to UAE

Italian family brand Cipriani will open a number of outlets at the Yas Yacht Club in Abu Dhabi in a joint venture with The Destination.

The four-generation family hospitality business has operations in New York, Los Angeles, London, Venice, Hong Kong, Istanbul and Porto Cervo, Sardinia.

Cipriani will open the its signature Italian restaurant, a Wine and Bellini Room, ‘Yotto’ its first and only Japanese restaurant, a cigar lounge, the nightclub Allure, a private member’s yacht club and catering facilities.

The catering facility will be equipped to host royal events, weddings, concerts, public and private occasions.

Mohamed Bin Jabr Al Suwaidi, co-founder and co-chairman of The Destination, said that the news was a coup for Abu Dhabi.
"I am very excited to bring such a world renowned brand to Abu Dhabi, and especially to have been a pioneer investor in the Yas Island project. In addition, I look forward to the continued success of Yas Island under the leadership of His Highnesses Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.”

Ali Jassim, co-founder and co-chairman of The Destination added: “We are delighted to be bringing such an outstanding brand to the region, a name that dates back to 1931 and is synonymous with one of the world’s greatest in luxury hospitality, quality and service.”