Dubai March 5th, 2014 - Sofitel Luxury Hotels continues to grow its impressive portfolio in the Middle East as it prepares for the opening of its artistic address in the heart of Dubai on May 1st, 2014. With a prime location in the heart of this vibrant city, Sofitel Dubai Downtown offers amazing views of Burj Khalifa - the world's tallest building in the world- and the Arabian coast.

The Sofitel Dubai Downtown has a privileged position in the heart of the city, right on Sheikh Zayed Road, across from Burj Khalifa. The hotel is just a few hundred meters from The Dubai Mall and all major business and leisure destinations Dubai has to offer.

A magnificent addition to Dubai's 5 star luxury hotels, Sofitel Dubai Downtown blends Victor Vasarely inspired Op Art with Sofitel's passion for excellence and French art de vivre. A combination of geometric chic and an oasis of art, Sofitel Dubai Downtown is a fresh and unique property in the heart of the dynamic city.

"We are very proud to offer to the distinguished luxury traveler, a piece of France in Dubai with the opening of Sofitel Dubai Downtown" said Klaus Assmann, General Manager of the hotel.  "Sofitel's Luxury Hotels portfolio grows continuously around the globe and we are proud to gracefully link the French culture with the local culture in each property we operate. As we daily strive for excellence and exceeding our guest's expectations, I am certain that this amazing Hotel will attract discerning travelers from all over the world."

The hotel's 350 spacious rooms showcase Op Art design, stunning views of the Burj Khalifa and the coast. All rooms feature spacious marble bathrooms, deluxe French amenities such as Lanvin and Hermes along with Sofitel's MyBed concept - an all-feather bed and extra light down duvet, free WI-FI and Nespresso coffee machine. The Hotel has a large variety of rooms including 76 suites with panoramic views of either Burj Khalifa or the coastline.  

Dine on innovative Thai fare or French-inspired meats in two signature restaurants, The Green Spices and The Red Grill. Open kitchens at Les Cuisines offer all-day international dining, while the Lobby Patisserie takes you right back to Paris.

A "world" of choices is available for you to enjoy drinks and delicacies. Visit the 31st Bar and savor the panoramic views of both Burj Khalifa and the coastline while you enjoy your cocktails. Our Op Art Lobby Bar is the ideal place to visit after your meetings or before your night exploration of the city. With Burj Khalifa as your backdrop, enjoy the chic and lively surroundings of the Mosaic Pool and Arabic Lounge Bar. A 60 meter, infinity pool with loungers awaits you during the day and a trendy Lebanese Lounge in the evening serves drinks and Lebanese delicacies: this is the Hotel's hot spot.

The Sofitel So SPA and So FIT feature a full range of state-of-the-art equipment facilities, including treatment rooms, two hammams with private baths, scrub and deep relaxation room, dry sauna and steam room. These rooms offer the idyllic time for one to find their inner peace. Continue your workouts even during your holiday, while the panoramic views of Dubai provide you with the best inspiration.

Organize large or small-scale meetings and celebrations with our luxurious conference facilities. 14 meeting rooms and a 600 person ballroom with a carved wood ceiling that recalls traditional piroques. Our outdoor pool area sets the ideal scenery for any business or social event. State-of-the-art sound and video systems, full-service business centre, and Inspired Meeting™ planners create a magnifique event attending to every detail.

Sofitel, World Class Hotels & French Elegance

Sofitel is the only French luxury hotel brand with a presence on five continents with 120 addresses, in almost 40 countries (more than 30,000 rooms). Sofitel offers contemporary hotels and resorts adapted to today's more demanding and more versatile consumers who expect and appreciate beauty, quality and excellence. Whether situated in the heart of a major city like Paris, London, New York, Shanghai or Beijing, or nestled away in a country landscape in Morocco, Egypt, French Polynesia or Thailand, each Sofitel property offers a genuine experience of the French "art de vivre".

Sofitel Legend and & Sofitel So are two labels that come to enrich Sofitel Luxury hotels.

Sofitel Legend hotels are iconic and mythical; they are often centuries-old listed heritage buildings: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam and Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan.

Sofitel So hotels are new « boutique hotels » characterized by a stylish focus on contemporary design by famous architects and/or embellished by international celebrities from the world of fashion, design or art: Sofitel So Mauritius Bel Ombre, Sofitel So Bangkok and Sofitel So Singapore (2013).

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