HOSPITALITY
Ayman Gharib , Managing Director of Raffles The Palm Dubai , said : “ It ’ s with pride that we announce the official opening of Raffles The Palm Dubai , Raffles ’ newest luxury resort in the UAE . The five-star property invites guests to discover one of the world ’ s most exciting destinations through the gracious lens of a Raffles resort . Raffles The Palm Dubai will ensure that every stay is exceptional with everyone arriving as a guest , leaving as a friend and returning as family .”
The resort ’ s 389 rooms , which include Deluxe and Premier Ocean Rooms , Premium Club Palm and Premium Club Terrace Rooms , range in size from 61 square metres to 203 square metres . Guests and families in need of more space have a choice of suites , including Duplex Suites , Signature Ocean Suites , Premier One Bedroom Palm Suites , the Raffles Presidential Suites and Raffles Royal Suite , ranging in size from 100 square metres 750 square metres . All the rooms and suites offer panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf or the Dubai Skyline .
Raffles The Palm Dubai is also home to a collection of villas , each encapsulating the grandeur of the resort . The Raffles Royal Villas and Raffles Imperial Villas offer an exceptional accommodation experience , with sizes ranging from 950 square metres to 1,050 square metres .
Discreet indulgence is provided within each of the fourbedroom villas , which are all located by the shoreline and offer easy access to a pristine private beach and lush gardens . Their interiors feature high ceilings , a built-in spa and private swimming pool .
The resort ’ s status as a majestic retreat , crafted by masters , is showcased in its classic furnishings . Guests will appreciate the 70,000 pieces of furniture from the traditional Italian ateliers of Francesco Molon along with more than 6,000 Swarovski Crystal chandeliers . Highly skilled artisans applied the finishing touches to each guest room using real gold and silver leaf while specialist stonemasons shaped the imported Portuguese marble . The resort ’ s collection of fine furnishings is tended to by the highly trained in-house ‘ furniture master ’ who works around the clock to ensure every detail is perfect , polished and shining at all times .
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