Second Hyatt Regency-Branded Hotel Enhances Dubai’s Iconic Skyline
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Hyatt
Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt
Regency Dubai Creek Heights in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE),
marking the fifth Hyatt-branded hotel in the city. A sixth Hyatt-branded
hotel, Hyatt Place Dubai/Baniyas Square, is expected to open in Dubai
later this year. Each of the six properties is developed by wasl
Hospitality, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management, reflecting the
strong and long-lasting relationship between the developer and Hyatt.
Rendering of the newly opened Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights hotel (Photo: Business Wire)
With its two iconic high-rise towers piercing the sky at 164 meters/538
feet, Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights is ideally located next to the
resurgent Dubai Creek, providing elaborate views across the water and
stunning city skyline. The hotel offers easy access to Dubai
International Airport, which is only 10 minutes away. Dubai
International Financial Centre (DIFC), Wafi City, The Dubai Mall and the
cultural heritage districts are easily accessible by all means of
transportation, and Dubai Healthcare City metro station is located a
short walk from the hotel.
“We are delighted to work with wasl Hospitality yet again to open the
fifth hotel under a Hyatt brand in Dubai – the definitive tourism and
corporate travel destination of the Middle East,” said Pablo Graf,
senior vice president of operations, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Southwest
Asia. “Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights represents an evolution of the
Hyatt Regency brand, with energizing interiors and amenities that put
everything at business and leisure guests’ fingertips, so it’s easy to
stay connected to the people and things that matter most.”
The 464-room hotel offers distinctive design features, including a
spacious lobby filled with 1,000 square meters/more than 3,200 square
feet of plant walls, flowers and greenery, along with soothing water
features and a towering glass ceiling embossed with Swarovski crystals.
The open-to-the-sky view helps to bring the outdoor space into the heart
of the hotel and illuminates the interior with the city’s year-round
sunshine.
The hotel also features 76 luxury suites, including two Royal Suites,
each stretching the entire length of the hotel’s top two stories. One of
the suites features a wrap-around outdoor terrace with a 360-degree
view, and the other is designed to include a 7-meter-/23-feet-high dome
ceiling and skylights. All suites include access to the exclusive
Regency Club lounge on the 32nd floor, providing views of the historic
Dubai creek. The Regency Club embodies Hyatt Regency’s ‘hotel within a
hotel’ concept, offering an exclusive and elegant space for
distinguished guests to gather, relax and enjoy complimentary breakfast
and cocktails.
“We have assembled a world-class team to bring a refreshing and
enthusiastic spirit to Dubai’s buoyant hospitality market. Our vision
seeks to redefine the guest experience in Dubai and offer a level of
service excellence that is warm, energizing and engaging,” said Mathieu
Greppo, general manager, Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights.
Meetings and Events
With business travelers in focus, the hotel includes 3,200 square
meters/10,500 square feet of conferencing facilities, including 13
meeting suites and two interchangeable ballrooms to host a range of
events: weddings, conferences or meetings. For more private and intimate
events, guest can choose Al Manzil, an exclusive residential-style,
multi-event enclave or select one of the Royal Suites, perfect for
luxurious private events.
Wellness
Offering the ultimate in relaxation and rejuvenation, hotel guests and
visitors can unwind in the extensive NYSA Spa, featuring the
Water Temple, a traditional Hammam, state-of-the-art male and female
gymnasiums and workout studios. An outdoor pool and eight spa treatment
rooms, including two couple suites, complete the wellness facilities.
NYSA Spa also offers an innovative business-oriented express spa menu.
Dining
The hotel will open with Sufra, a buffet-style restaurant
providing a culinary journey through the areas surrounding the Levant
region. Sufra will feature an interior garden theme extended from the
lobby. For gourmet grab-and-go options any time of day or night, guests
will enjoy Market24, a 24-hour deli offering an authentic and
modern approach to the classic pastry and coffee shop. The Lobby
Lounge provides a comfortable and welcoming sense of arrival to the
hotel, offering the perfect place for a business meeting, an afternoon
snack or to catch up with friends. The Pool Bar offers an al
fresco setting, allowing guests to unwind by the poolside. For added
flexibility and convenience, the hotel also provides 24-hour in-room
dining service.
La Tablita, expected to open in summer 2015, is a
fun and exciting Mexican-themed restaurant filled with vibrant colors.
The restaurant will offer home-style cuisine and reflect the kindness,
hospitality and lively festive spirit for which Mexico is renowned.
For more hotel details and to make a reservation, please visit dubaicreek.regency.hyatt.com.
The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.
About Hyatt in the United Arab Emirates
Two hotels under Hyatt brands are currently operated in Abu Dhabi (Park
Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas and Hyatt
Capital Gate Abu Dhabi) and four hotels in Dubai (Park
Hyatt Dubai, Grand
Hyatt Dubai, Hyatt
Regency Dubai and Hyatt
Place Dubai/Al Rigga). Hyatt Place Dubai Baniyas Square and Grand
Hyatt Abu Dhabi Emirates Pearl are expected to open in the UAE
subsequently.
About Hyatt Regency
The Hyatt Regency brand is an energizing hotel brand that connects
travelers to who and what matters most to them. More than 145
conveniently located Hyatt Regency urban and resort locations in over 30
countries around the world serve as the go-to gathering space for every
occasion – from efficient business meetings to memorable family
vacations. The brand offers a one-stop experience that puts everything
guests need right at their fingertips. Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts
offer a full range of services and amenities, including notable culinary
experiences; technology-enabled ways to collaborate; the space to work,
engage or relax; and expert planners who take care of every detail. For
more information, visit hyattregency.com
or facebook.com/HyattRegency.
About wasl Asset Management Group
wasl Asset Management Group, one of the largest real estate
management companies in Dubai, was established by the Dubai
Real Estate Corporation (DREC) in 2008 to oversee the management of
its assets and grow its real estate portfolio. Through its three
subsidiaries; wasl properties, wasl hospitality &
leisure and dubai golf; wasl operates in various real
estate, lifestyle, leisure, hospitality and business sectors. wasl’s
main objective is to strengthen Dubai’s position as the premier hub to
live and work in and at the same time be the ultimate destination for
tourists. For further information, please visit www.wasl.ae.
About wasl Hospitality
wasl Hospitality manages a portfolio of several hotels and
over 2,200 rooms. The Dubai-based portfolio includes five Hyatt-branded
hotels, including the award-winning Grand
Hyatt Dubai, Hyatt
Regency Dubai, Park
Hyatt Dubai, Hyatt
Place Dubai Al Rigga and the just-opened Hyatt
Regency Dubai Creek Heights, and four properties under Starwood
Hotels and Resorts branding, including Le
Méridien Dubai, Le
Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Le
Méridien Fairway in addition to Jumeirah Zabeel Saray and the Westin
Dubai Beach Resort & Marina. wasl also owns the
Grand Cineplex movie theatre complex located adjacent to Grand Hyatt
Dubai and acts as the Owner’s Representative to oversee the management
of Dusit Thani Dubai hotel.
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global
hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more
than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family strive to make a
difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by
providing authentic hospitality. The Company's subsidiaries develop,
own, operate, manage, franchise, license or provide services to hotels,
resorts, branded residences and vacation ownership properties, including
under the Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt
Regency®, Hyatt Centric™, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt
House®, Hyatt Zilara™,
Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt
Residences® and Hyatt Residence Club® brand names
and have locations on six continents. As of December 31, 2014, the
Company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 587 properties in 50
countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
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