Ennismore, Banyan Tree partner with Dubai Holding on key hospitality project

Hospitality majors Ennismore and Banyan Tree Group, which are part of the Accor Group, have signed a major deal with Dubai Holding on a project.

The multi-staged project on Bluewaters will bring new brands to Dubai, starting with the opening of Banyan Tree Dubai in November.

Bluewaters by Dubai Holding has more than 150 retail and dining concepts on offer.

Banyan Tree Dubai to feature signature spa among other highlights

The new property will replace the existing Caesars Palace Dubai. Following a phased stage of brand related upscaling improvements, the repositioned resort will feature 179 rooms, including 30 suites and a brand-new four-bedroom villa with its own private entrance, pool and beach.

A key point of the resort will be its signature spa featuring its own reception, relaxation area, gym, indoor and outdoor yoga spaces, dedicated F&B space, private mini rainforests, hydrotherapy pools and treatment rooms.

The resort will also have five restaurants and bars, each carefully curated to offer guests a diverse culinary experience.

It will include 96 private residences comprising one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units with a dedicated lobby, outdoor swimming pool and access to the hotel’s facilities.

As part of a long-term strategic partnership agreement between Accor and Banyan Tree Group signed in 2016, the new resort will be co-operated by Banyan Tree Group and Ennismore, following a similar operational model applied at its properties in Doha and AlUla.

Productive partnership

Sébastien Bazin, chairman and CEO Accor, said: “We are thrilled to be at the beginning of a promising development partnership between Accor and Dubai Holding, and the announcement of the opening of a stunning Banyan Tree Dubai on Bluewaters is the first of many projects involving our brands in the pipeline to further develop and grow our presence in Dubai and globally.”

Amit Kaushal, group CEO, Dubai Holding, said: “Bluewaters has always been a destination for major projects that redefine luxury and cement Dubai as a global beacon of the tourism industry. Our collaboration marks an important milestone in our ongoing journey of elevating the rich hospitality landscape in Dubai.”

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