KEMPINSKI HOTELS EXPANDS BRAND IN DUBAI .
By KATHAKALI NANDI
Kempinski Hotels has doubled its footprint in Dubai , adding two more hotels in the city . In January , Kempinski signed a partnership with Abu Dhabi National Hotels to rebrand two hotels , the former Address Boulevard and the Address Dubai Mall , which have reflagged to Kempinski The Boulevard Dubai and Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai , respectively .
The inclusion of these two properties grows Kempinski ’ s presence in Dubai , which was one of the best-performing destinations globally in 2023 , the Munich , Germany-based luxury hotel company said . This addition is a milestone for Kempinski and establishes it as “ one of the leading hotel brands in the Middle East ,” Kempinski further stated .
“ As one of the first luxury hotel companies to secure a foothold in the U . A . E . in the late 1990s , Kempinski has a well-established reputation . Following a record year of performance , we will continue to grow our portfolio across the region in 2024 and beyond ,” said René
Nijhof , chairman of the board of directors , Kempinski S . A .
Besides these two additions , Kempinski ’ s portfolio in Dubai includes Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates and Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah . Kempinski will also open its inaugural branded residences in the region , Kempinski Residences The Creek Dubai , in 2025 .
“ Kempinski has been present in the Middle East for more than 26 years and it remains one of the most dynamic and exciting parts of the world for us . With these new additions to the constellation and a strong pipeline in the region , we reassert our reputation as a trusted partner in the Middle East and around the globe ,” Nijhof said .
KEMPINSKI THE BOULEVARD DUBAI Located in downtown Dubai , the 72-story hotel is situated steps away from Dubai Mall , Dubai Opera and the Burj Khalifa . The resort features 198 rooms and suites , along with a collection of residences .
The hotel includes a restaurant with dining rooms , which serves modern brasserie-style cuisine .
The hotel also offers a 760-squaremeter spa with hammams and signature treatments at the salt and steam room , three outdoor swimming pools and a children ’ s club .
KEMPINSKI CENTRAL AVENUE DUBAI Situated close to the Kempinski The Boulevard Dubai , Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai features 245 rooms and suites . The hotel is conveniently connected to The Dubai Mall .
The rooms and suites feature pared-back design and muted tones , with each unit offering views of downtown Dubai , city skyline or the Burj Khalifa .
The hotel has several dining options , from contemporary Middle Eastern cuisine , home-style international dining to afternoon tea .
The hotel ’ s spa also includes a spa , which offers signature treatments .
A room at Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai .
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