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The One Za'abeel Kempinski Hotel, which will open in 2011, is part of the unique three-tower One Za'abeel complex, located at the Dubai World Trade Center roundabout. It will also include a residential tower with 450 apartments and a commercial tower offering 500,000 sq ft of office space. The three separate towers will be inter-connected at the top with a common retail podium covering an area of 270,000 sq ft connecting the three towers at the ground level.
The One Za'abeel Kempinski Hotel will have 370 guest rooms and 18,000 square metres of meetings and conference space in addition to 133 serviced apartments. Set to become a primary destination for conferences and meetings, the hotel will contain six meetings rooms, two ballrooms, a fully-equipped business lounge and many pre-function rooms with parking space for over 3,500 cars.
The central location of One Za'abeel Kempinski Hotel will prove to be a major advantage in attracting leisure travelers. In a first for the region, a highway will run through the One Za'abeel development. It will also be in close proximity to two Metro stations. In addition to availing themselves of various corporate and business facilities, guests at One Za'abeel Kempinski Hotel will also have access to nearby shopping and sightseeing attractions, as well as in-hotel facilities such as a luxurious spa, shopping boulevard, two fitness centres, swimming pools including a kid's pool, and a beauty salon.
Announcing the management agreement, Mr Buti Al Jumairi, Chief Executive Officer of One Za'abeel, said:
"The agreement with a global hotel operator of the caliber of Kempinski Hotels is a major milestone in our journey towards building a landmark leisure destination at One Za'abeel. Partnering Kempinski Hotels is a reflection of our commitment to involve the world's best service providers to offer unparalleled lifestyle opportunities at the One Za'abeel development. In line with the strategic vision of ICD, One Za'abeel will continue to identify and tap into unique opportunities that will further enhance Dubai's position as an international city of excellence."
Mr Ulrich Eckhardt, President of Middle East & Africa for Kempinski Hotels, said: "This project comes as a perfect addition to Kempinski's portfolio in Dubai after the successful launch of Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates and the ground breaking of Emerald Palace on the Palm Jumeirah. Upon its opening, the 70,000 square metre hotel and serviced apartments, with access to over 20,000 square metres of retail space, will lead the market trends in innovative business hotel facilities."
Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News Editor
