Highly Anticipated New Luxury Hotel Marks Milestone UAE Entry for Hilton Worldwide
ME Newswire / Business Wire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates & MCLEAN, Va. - Wednesday, September 18th 2013
Hilton Worldwide brings its global brand for the new generation of smart luxury
travellers, for whom life, business and pleasure seamlessly intersect, to UAE today
with the official opening of Conrad Dubai. The 555-room luxury hotel marks the entry
of Conrad Hotels & Resorts into the region, after the company’s luxury brands regional
opening of the Waldorf Astoria Ras al Khaimah hotel, which began welcoming guests in
early August.
Located amid upscale living in Dubai’s bustling cosmopolitan business and shopping
district, Conrad Dubai offers the epitome of discreet luxury and sophisticated style.
The hotel is within a short distance of the city’s traditional commercial landmarks
such as Dubai International Financial Centre and Dubai World Trade Centre, and is also
a convenient 10 minutes to the popular downtown area, as well as to Dubai Mall and
Burj Khailfa, two of the city’s biggest tourist attractions.
John T.A. Vanderslice, global head, luxury and lifestyle brands, Hilton Worldwide
said: "Conrad Dubai is a stunning addition to our global luxury portfolio and a
perfect fit within Dubai’s glamorous downtown lifestyle. The hotel exemplifies the
true personality of the Conrad brand as a smart luxury retreat with a premium range of
amenities, sumptuously chic rooms and an intuitive understanding of world class guest
service.”
Seamlessly combining work, life and pleasure, Conrad Dubai is a perfect reflection of
one of the world’s gateway cities, boasting locally inspired global design and
tailor-made guest services. Featuring well-appointed and spacious accommodations --
including a mix of deluxe rooms, executive rooms and a choice of two different styles
of executive suites -- all rooms offer rain showers, luxurious toiletries and the
latest in-room technology with entertainment docking stations.
Conrad Dubai also offers the popular mobile Conrad Concierge app, which gives global
luxury travelers the ability to customize details of their hotel stay before, during
and after each visit via a smartphone or tablet. Whether it’s pre-selecting bath
amenities or checking-in while in-transit from the airport, guests can arrange access
to a variety of features at any of the 22 Conrad hotels worldwide by using the app.
The abundance of amenities includes an exclusive 5,500-square metre urban pool oasis
on the hotel’s sixth floor. A true respite from the city’s bustle and set against a
backdrop of tropical palms and lush lawns, the beautiful and picturesque outdoor deck
area features two pools, hidden walkways and private cocoon beds. With a focus on
wellbeing, the hotel’s fitness and spa facilities include state of the art fitness
equipment and an outdoor yoga pavilion. Visitors to Conrad Spa can also luxuriate in
the hotel’s eight treatment rooms, a thermal lounge spa, a Hammam suite, hydro pools
and two couple’s suites, all which take relaxation and rejuvenation to new levels.
In addition, Conrad Dubai offers one of the largest meeting and event venues in the
city with more than 4,400 square metres of versatile space, including two large
ballrooms, three boardrooms, a business centre and 11 individual meeting rooms. The
hotel features a naturally lit ballroom and an indoor elevator designed for vehicle
transport, a perfect amenity for car launches and exclusive weddings.
Conrad Dubai will also bring a stylish and innovative choice of dining and
entertainment venues combining local flair and flavour and adding buzz and excitement
to Dubai’s dynamic restaurant and nightlife scene. Jewels in the Conrad hotel’s crown
also include the Latin Supper Club, Izel, a carnival of Latin Artistry with striking
Mayan décor, live Latino beats and a wide range of cocktails and menu choices, while
Cave brings a myriad of hidden pods and booths to the city’s latest exciting wine bar.
Discerning food lovers will welcome the quality and style of venues at Conrad Dubai.
Restaurants include Ballaro, where a Michelin-starred Sicilian chef has created a
mouth-watering menu to be prepared at live cooking stations; Marco Pierre White Grill
offering modern English delicacies in a relaxed piano bar environment and, to offer
the ultimate city escape, Purobeach Urban Oasis will serve a wide range of signature
cocktails amid the extensive sixth floor pool gardens.
Rudi Jagersbacher, area president, Middle East and Africa, Hilton Worldwide said: "I
am delighted that we have introduced Conrad’s attractive style and service to this new
market as Hilton Worldwide continues to expand our presence in the city. Conrad Dubai
will cater to the needs of the ever increasing number of global, affluent travellers,
and the sophistication of the hotel will perfectly complement the high-energy and
vibrancy of Dubai.”
As with all Conrad hotels, guests in Dubai will be eligible to earn Hilton HHonors
points, gaining worldwide rewards at more than 4,000 hotels across the globe.
To book a reservation at Conrad Dubai or to explore the Conrad Hotels & Resorts
portfolio of hotels, please visit www.conradhotels.com. For more information about the
Conrad brand, please visit http://news.conradhotels.com.
About Conrad Hotels and Resorts
Conrad Hotels & Resorts is the destination for the new generation of smart luxury
travelers for whom life, business and pleasure seamlessly interact – people who know
that the greatest luxury is the luxury of being yourself. A global brand consisting of
22 properties across 5 continents, Conrad Hotels & Resorts offer guests personalized
experiences with sophisticated, locally inspired surroundings and connections to
people and places around the corner or halfway around the world. Intuitive service is
delivered with the Conrad Concierge App that puts Conrad’s services and amenities at
the guest’s fingertips, whether ordering room service or a wakeup call to customizing
the room’s pillow options or arranging reservations at our locally inspired cuisine
and spa offerings. Conrad is a global luxury brand of Hilton Worldwide with plans to
add 12 more properties to the brand’s portfolio. Connect with Conrad by booking at
www.conradhotels.com or learn more about the brand by visiting
http://news.conradhotels.com.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector
from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced
hotels. For 94 years, Hilton Worldwide has offered business and leisure travelers the
finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to
continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global
brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 4000 hotels and timeshare properties,
with more than 650,000 rooms in 90 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels &
Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton,
Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton,
Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the
world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com for
more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at
www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide,
www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and
www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.
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Contacts
Elaine Reed
Hilton Worldwide
+971 (0)4 434 5461
elainereed@hilton.com
John Walls
Conrad Hotels & Resorts
+1 703 883 5232
john.walls@hilton.com
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