Second Hyatt Regency-Branded Hotel Enhances
Dubai’s Iconic Skyline
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening
of Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
(UAE), marking the fifth Hyatt-branded hotel in the city. A sixth
Hyatt-branded hotel, Hyatt Place Dubai/Baniyas Square, is expected
to open in Dubai later this year. Each of the six properties is
developed by wasl Hospitality, a subsidiary of wasl Asset
Management, reflecting the strong and long-lasting relationship
between the developer and Hyatt.
Rendering of the newly opened Hyatt
Regency Dubai Creek Heights hotel (Photo: Business Wire)
With its two iconic high-rise towers piercing the sky at 164
meters/538 feet, Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights is ideally
located next to the resurgent Dubai Creek, providing elaborate
views across the water and stunning city skyline. The hotel offers
easy access to Dubai International Airport, which is only 10
minutes away. Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Wafi
City, The Dubai Mall and the cultural heritage districts are easily
accessible by all means of transportation, and Dubai Healthcare
City metro station is located a short walk from the hotel.
“We are delighted to work with wasl Hospitality yet again to
open the fifth hotel under a Hyatt brand in Dubai – the definitive
tourism and corporate travel destination of the Middle East,” said
Pablo Graf, senior vice president of operations, Hyatt Hotels &
Resorts, Southwest Asia. “Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights
represents an evolution of the Hyatt Regency brand, with energizing
interiors and amenities that put everything at business and leisure
guests’ fingertips, so it’s easy to stay connected to the people
and things that matter most.”
The 464-room hotel offers distinctive design features, including
a spacious lobby filled with 1,000 square meters/more than 3,200
square feet of plant walls, flowers and greenery, along with
soothing water features and a towering glass ceiling embossed with
Swarovski crystals. The open-to-the-sky view helps to bring the
outdoor space into the heart of the hotel and illuminates the
interior with the city’s year-round sunshine.
The hotel also features 76 luxury suites, including two Royal
Suites, each stretching the entire length of the hotel’s top two
stories. One of the suites features a wrap-around outdoor terrace
with a 360-degree view, and the other is designed to include a
7-meter-/23-feet-high dome ceiling and skylights. All suites
include access to the exclusive Regency Club lounge on the 32nd
floor, providing views of the historic Dubai creek. The Regency
Club embodies Hyatt Regency’s ‘hotel within a hotel’ concept,
offering an exclusive and elegant space for distinguished guests to
gather, relax and enjoy complimentary breakfast and cocktails.
“We have assembled a world-class team to bring a refreshing and
enthusiastic spirit to Dubai’s buoyant hospitality market. Our
vision seeks to redefine the guest experience in Dubai and offer a
level of service excellence that is warm, energizing and engaging,”
said Mathieu Greppo, general manager, Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek
Heights.
Meetings and Events
With business travelers in focus, the hotel includes 3,200
square meters/10,500 square feet of conferencing facilities,
including 13 meeting suites and two interchangeable ballrooms to
host a range of events: weddings, conferences or meetings. For more
private and intimate events, guest can choose Al Manzil, an
exclusive residential-style, multi-event enclave or select one of
the Royal Suites, perfect for luxurious private events.
Wellness
Offering the ultimate in relaxation and rejuvenation, hotel
guests and visitors can unwind in the extensive NYSA Spa,
featuring the Water Temple, a traditional Hammam, state-of-the-art
male and female gymnasiums and workout studios. An outdoor pool and
eight spa treatment rooms, including two couple suites, complete
the wellness facilities. NYSA Spa also offers an innovative
business-oriented express spa menu.
Dining
The hotel will open with Sufra, a buffet-style restaurant
providing a culinary journey through the areas surrounding the
Levant region. Sufra will feature an interior garden theme extended
from the lobby. For gourmet grab-and-go options any time of day or
night, guests will enjoy Market24, a 24-hour deli offering
an authentic and modern approach to the classic pastry and coffee
shop. The Lobby Lounge provides a comfortable and welcoming
sense of arrival to the hotel, offering the perfect place for a
business meeting, an afternoon snack or to catch up with friends.
The Pool Bar offers an al fresco setting, allowing guests to
unwind by the poolside. For added flexibility and convenience, the
hotel also provides 24-hour in-room dining service.
La Tablita, expected to open in summer 2015, is a fun and
exciting Mexican-themed restaurant filled with vibrant colors. The
restaurant will offer home-style cuisine and reflect the kindness,
hospitality and lively festive spirit for which Mexico is
renowned.
For more hotel details and to make a reservation, please visit
dubaicreek.regency.hyatt.com.
The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to
refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its
affiliates.
About Hyatt in the United Arab Emirates
Two hotels under Hyatt brands are currently operated in Abu
Dhabi (Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas and Hyatt Capital Gate
Abu Dhabi) and four hotels in Dubai (Park Hyatt Dubai, Grand Hyatt
Dubai, Hyatt Regency Dubai and Hyatt Place Dubai/Al Rigga). Hyatt
Place Dubai Baniyas Square and Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Emirates Pearl
are expected to open in the UAE subsequently.
About Hyatt Regency
The Hyatt Regency brand is an energizing hotel brand that
connects travelers to who and what matters most to them. More than
145 conveniently located Hyatt Regency urban and resort locations
in over 30 countries around the world serve as the go-to gathering
space for every occasion – from efficient business meetings to
memorable family vacations. The brand offers a one-stop experience
that puts everything guests need right at their fingertips. Hyatt
Regency hotels and resorts offer a full range of services and
amenities, including notable culinary experiences;
technology-enabled ways to collaborate; the space to work, engage
or relax; and expert planners who take care of every detail. For
more information, visit hyattregency.com or
facebook.com/HyattRegency.
About wasl Asset Management Group
wasl Asset Management Group, one of the largest real
estate management companies in Dubai, was established by
the Dubai Real Estate Corporation (DREC) in 2008 to
oversee the management of its assets and grow its real estate
portfolio. Through its three subsidiaries; wasl
properties, wasl hospitality & leisure and
dubai golf; wasl operates in various real estate,
lifestyle, leisure, hospitality and business sectors. wasl’s
main objective is to strengthen Dubai’s position as the premier hub
to live and work in and at the same time be the ultimate
destination for tourists. For further information, please
visit www.wasl.ae.
About wasl Hospitality
wasl Hospitality manages a portfolio of several
hotels and over 2,200 rooms. The Dubai-based portfolio includes
five Hyatt-branded hotels, including the award-winning Grand Hyatt
Dubai, Hyatt Regency Dubai, Park Hyatt Dubai, Hyatt Place Dubai Al
Rigga and the just-opened Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights, and
four properties under Starwood Hotels and Resorts branding,
including Le Méridien Dubai, Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort
& Marina, Le Méridien Fairway in addition to Jumeirah Zabeel
Saray and the Westin Dubai Beach Resort &
Marina. wasl also owns the Grand Cineplex movie theatre
complex located adjacent to Grand Hyatt Dubai and acts as the
Owner’s Representative to oversee the management of Dusit Thani
Dubai hotel.
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading
global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests
feel more than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family
strive to make a difference in the lives of the guests they
encounter every day by providing authentic hospitality. The
Company's subsidiaries develop, own, operate, manage, franchise,
license or provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences
and vacation ownership properties, including under the Hyatt®,
Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt
Centric™, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt
Zilara™, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt
Residences® and Hyatt Residence Club® brand names and
have locations on six continents. As of December 31, 2014, the
Company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 587 properties in 50
countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
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Hyatt – CorporateStephanie Sheppard, +1
312-780-5399stephanie.sheppard@hyatt.comorHyatt Regency Dubai Creek
HeightsLeenu Bablani, + 971 4 553 1211leenu.bablani@hyatt.com
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