When The Address Downtown Dubai opened its doors in October 2008, it brought to the vibrant city a new luxury experience which raised the bar for elegant living. The 63-storey hotel, the first and flagship property from Emaar Hospitality Group’s home grown The Address Hotels + Resorts brand, introduced a series of innovations which have since been incorporated in four other The Address hotels in Dubai and will soon roll out across the globe as the brand spreads to key destinations.
These innovations include complimentary wireless internet in-room and throughout the hotel’s public spaces, a 24 hour fitness centre and a business lounge which opens around the clock. Another advantage for guests opting to stay in selected suites or club rooms is the privilege of a complete 24-hour stay, whereby the final check-out bill is calculated in 24-hour periods from the moment of check-in. This service has revolutionised the hospitality industry as guests have the option of keeping their rooms for a full 24 hour period from the moment of check-in, without having to follow the traditional check-out time – usually midday – established in the world’s hospitality industry.
From the moment of arrival, guests will marvel at the contemporarily decorated and furnished hotel with its sweeping views towards the iconic Burj Khalifa – the world’s tallest tower – and the stunning Dubai Fountain. Located in the heart of Downtown Dubai, one of the world’s most prestigious square mile developments, the hotel is within walking distance of the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destination: the Dubai Mall.
Sophisticated socialising
At an imposing 306 metres high, The Address Downtown Dubai offers 196 rooms and suites – many offering spectacular views of Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain – with a rich array of amenities designed to appeal to both business and leisure travellers. With architecture reminiscent of the art deco era, the hotel is stunning by day and strikingly dramatic when creatively illuminated at night.
Marc Dardenne, Chief Executive Officer of Emaar Hospitality Group, says “The defining character of The Address Hotels + Resorts brand is the location advantage we offer, the tangible guest benefits we provide and the service standards that we assure at each of our hotels. Since opening, The Address Downtown Dubai has become a sterling addition to the region’s hospitality sector.”
Excellence in service and convenience for guests are high priorities for the hotel. For example, all check-in formalities are processed in guestrooms upon arrival. All rooms at the hotel vary in design and aesthetics, assuring guests of a highly individualised visit. Apart from spectacular views, the rooms feature lifestyle amenities such as large flat screen televisions and iPod docking stations. The well-designed bathrooms with double vanities, marble floors and mosaic finishes feature luxury toiletries from renowned brands, enhancing the in-room experience. The hotel pampers guests with seven food and beverage choices, including Hukama, a sophisticated Chinese restaurant, and Fazaris, which offers a blend of Japanese, Indian, Arabic and Mediterranean cuisine for all-day dining.
The hotel also offers stylish venues for sophisticated socialising, including the Latin-inspired Calabar lounge and, on the 63rd-floor, the sky lounge Neos – the highest of its kind in Dubai. With majestic views of the Dubai Fountain, it offers the perfect vantage point to enjoy the fountain’s spectacular son et lumière-style shows; when the sun goes down the jets dance in the air, synchronised with light projections and beautiful music, conjuring a haunting spectacle.
Exceptional entertainment
Other options include the inviting Risala Lobby Lounge, the Zeta outdoor pool restaurant and Sahá Cafe – a lakeside coffee shop. All restaurants and lounges within The Address Downtown Dubai are designed to maximise views of Burj Khalifa. The Address’s philosophy of ‘Where Life Happens’ resounds in all its outlets and they are ideal venues for visitors to do business, relax or socialise.
The Spa at The Address Downtown Dubai, with its impressive views of the Dubai Fountain, features 11 treatment rooms, along with aroma rooms, a nail studio and even an ice cellar where guests can cool off after a luxurious treatment. Guests also have the option of receiving treatments on private outdoor terraces.
The 24-hour fitness centre offers scenic vistas of Burj Khalifa; the hotel includes over 1,000sq m of swimming pool space in five separate, tiered pools, including an infinity pool. While the children have their own swimming pool there is also Qix Club offering supervised play for youngsters.
The hotel places strong emphasis on banquets, meetings and events. With a choice of two ballrooms, a boardroom and two meeting rooms, guests are offered a majestic environment for business and social occasions. The Symphony Ballroom, which can be divided into three smaller rooms with sound-proof partitions, boasts a seven metre high ceiling with impressive floor-to-ceiling windows, and can accommodate up to 550 guests. All meeting venues feature the latest technology, while the banqueting team pampers guests with a choice of international cuisine. On the 14th floor, the Bajjah wintertime terrace offers a stylish outdoor option for corporate entertaining, with impressive views of the surrounding iconic neighbourhood.
Tel: +971 4 436 8888; www.theaddress.com
