Dubai - Kempinski Hotels, Europe's oldest luxury hotel group, will open its first Dubai property next year. The 48,000 square metres, 5-star property is part of the Mall of the Emirates, the world's first shopping resort and home of Ski Dubai.
Poised to define a new lifestyle destination and top attraction in Dubai, the Swiss chalet- styled Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates will offer an unmatched 'Alpine resort ' experience. Guests will be able to go skiing or simply soak up the 'winter' atmosphere in one of the fully licensed restaurants overlooking the ski slope, all from the desert of the United Arab Emirates.
Opening in Spring 2006, the property will feature 393 deluxe rooms and suites including 15 Ski Chalets with spectacular views over the amazing Ski resort. "The Mall of the Emirates is a truly stunning development and as such the ideal site for the Kempinski brand. Its sheer scale and scope redefines the traditional mall concept into a destination experience, which in itself is magnificently enhanced by Ski Dubai" said Michael Henssler, General Manager of Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates.
Leisure facilities will include a state-of-the-art wellness spa including an Ayurvedic Centre; beauty treatment rooms, private spa rooms attached to the unique Spa Suites, fitness centre, infinity swimming pool with sun deck; and tennis court , not to mention the attached skiing facilities, snow park and over 450 retail shops and entertainment facilities completing the guest experience and making it an unforgettable one.
Corporate travellers are amply catered for too. The conference wing boasts 13 banquet and conference rooms; a futuristic business centre, exclusive business lounge with boardrooms; private conference rooms attached to the unique conference suites, and the latest in telecommunication and Audio Visual facilities including built in video conferencing and hi speed wireless internet connection.
Kempinski's prestigious portfolio comprises luxurious properties in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America and Asia. Each offers superior standards of service combined with a distinctive style reflecting the individuality of the property and its location.
Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance, together with Pan-Pacific, Rydges and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. The Global Hotel Alliance unites over 250 upscale and luxury hotels and resorts, and over 65,000 guest rooms on five continents in a shared marketing partnership to offer customers a wider range of worldwide accommodations.
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© Press Release 2006
