Dubai, UAE; April 15, 2010: Armani Hotel Dubai, the world's first hotel developed by Armani Hotels & Resorts, in Burj Khalifa will open on April 21, 2010. An unprecedented luxury hospitality venture, Armani Hotel Dubai is the first hotel to be launched under the collaboration between Emaar Properties PJSC and Giorgio Armani S.p.A.

An integral component of Burj Khalifa, every element of the Armani Hotel Dubai has been personally designed by global fashion legend, Giorgio Armani.

Mr Armani said: "My ambition for Armani Hotel Dubai - the first of a collection of Armani hotels, resorts and residences that will soon circle the world - is to celebrate comfort and style by providing the highest standards of design, hospitality and service."

Mr Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman, Emaar Properties, said that the opening of Armani Hotel Dubai sets a new benchmark in luxury hospitality globally. "The hotel brings together two global competencies - the project management capabilities of Emaar and the superior aesthetics defined by Giorgio Armani. Armani Hotel Dubai will further also establish Burj Khalifa as one of the world's unmatched luxury destinations."

Armani Hotel Dubai will be home to eight unique dining experiences. The hotel will also include Armani/Privé, an upscale lounge, and the world's first in-hotel Armani/SPA, which offers 12,000 square feet of wellness, where guests can enjoy treatment rooms, thermal suites, a fitness centre and an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel will be home to the Armani/Dolci chocolates store; an Armani/Fiori, a florist; and an Armani/Galleria showcasing select couture accessories.

Covering over an area of 269,000 sq ft, across the concourse, ground floor and levels 1 to 8 and levels 38 & 39 of Burj Khalifa, Armani Hotel Dubai has 160 rooms.

Armani Hotel Dubai's opening will be followed by the launch of Armani Hotel Milano in Italy; Armani Resort in Marrakech, Morocco; and Armani Residences villas in Marassi, Egypt.

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Armani Hotels & Resorts was established in 2005 under an agreement between Giorgio Armani S.p.A. and Emaar Properties, with the objective to develop, own and operate an exclusive collection of hotels, resorts and residences in the world's most important cities and holiday destinations. Armani Hotels & Resorts plans to open at least ten hotels and resorts within the next ten years.

Giorgio Armani Group is one of the leading fashion and luxury goods groups in the world today with over 5,000 direct employees and 13 factories. It designs, manufactures, distributes and retails fashion and lifestyle products including apparel, accessories, eyewear, watches, jewellery, home furnishings, fragrances and cosmetics under a range of brand names: Giorgio Armani Privé, Giorgio Armani, Armani Collezioni, Emporio Armani, AJ | Armani Jeans, A/X Armani Exchange, Armani Junior, Armani Teen, Armani Baby and Armani Casa. The exclusive distribution network of the Group comprises 75 Giorgio Armani boutiques, 19 Armani Collezioni shops, 166 Emporio Armani shops, 165 A/X Armani Exchange shops, 17 AJ | Armani Jeans shops, 8 Armani Junior shops, 10 Giorgio Armani Accessori shops, 2 Emporio Armani Accessori shops, 27 Armani Casa shops and 14 Emporio Armani Caffés in 46 countries around the world.  

Emaar Properties PJSC, listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is a global property developer with a significant presence in key markets world-wide. Besides building residential and commercial properties, the company also has proven competencies in shopping malls and retail, as well as in the hospitality and leisure, education, healthcare and financial services sectors. Emaar inaugurated Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building and free-standing structure on January 4, 2010, and has opened The Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping and entertainment destination. In Saudi Arabia, Emaar is developing King Abdullah Economic City, the region's largest private sector-led project, featuring a Sea Port, Central Business District, Industrial Zone, Educational Zone, Residential Communities and Resort District. Emaar has joined with Giorgio Armani to strengthen its presence in hospitality. For more information visit www.emaar.com. 

For further information please contact:
Armani Press                                                               
Amee Boyle / Viviana Giussani                                      
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Emaar Hotels & Resorts
Candice Dcruz
T: +9714 3627621/ +97150 7080969
E: cdcruz@emaar.ae

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