St. Regis Hotel Opens in Dubai

Starwood has expanded its portfolio of St. Regis Hotels & Resorts with the opening of The St. Regis Dubai.

Owned by Al Habtoor Group, the hotel features eight culinary venues, the first Iridium Spa in Dubai, a fleet of Bentleys and will open the first Bentley Suite in the Middle East in early 2016.

The St. Regis Dubai is located within the highly anticipated Al Habtoor City, a fully-integrated urban resort.

As the newest address on Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Habtoor City will feature two other Starwood hotels under the W Hotels and Westin brands, three residential towers, and a water-themed show by Dragone.

The landmark development is minutes away from attractions such as Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall, a 20-minute drive to Dubai International Airport and a 40-minute drive to Al Maktoum International Airport.

“We are proud to partner with Al Habtoor Group and to launch Starwood’s largest hospitality project in the region as we open the first of three hotels in this prestigious development,” said Michael Wale, President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa and Middle East. “The entry of our ultra-luxury St. Regis brand in this important market strengthens Starwood’s presence in the United Arab Emirates as we remain on track to double our portfolio in the region by 2019.”

The French beaux-arts architecture and neo-classical interiors of The St. Regis Dubai pay homage to The St. Regis New York, the brand’s original hotel which opened in 1904 on the corner of 55th Street and Fifth Avenue.

Guests entering The St. Regis Dubai are welcomed by the dazzling sight of a chandelier comprising 1,200 pieces of hand-cut crystals, illuminating the majestic grand staircase.

The St. Regis Dubai features 234 guestrooms, including 52 suites, each offering a bright, airy ambience with chandeliers, marble bathrooms and signature St. Regis beds.

Spanning 913sqm, the three-bedroom, two-story Royal Suite is located in the central dome of the building, featuring a rooftop plunge pool, vast living room with an elegant dining room, study, lounge area and spacious majlis.

The hotel’s custom-designed one-bedroom Bentley Suite, inspired by the bespoke craftsmanship of the Bentley Mulsanne, is the first of its kind in the Middle East.

Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Chairman Al Habtoor Group, said, “We are delighted to partner with Starwood Hotels & Resorts to open The St. Regis Dubai, the first hotel within Al Habtoor City. It is the beginning of a new era on this historic site. The St. Regis name, renowned for its rich heritage and traditions, will undoubtedly complement the traditions and modernity of Dubai. We look forward to welcoming our first guests, and seeing the city buzzing with activity.”vents.

To celebrate the debut of the St. Regis brand in Dubai, the hotel is offering a special opening rate of AED 1904++ (US$518++) per room per night, paying tribute to the year 1904 when the first St. Regis Hotel opened in New York City.