Rixos The Palm Dubai opens its doors

Rixos, one of the world’s fastest luxury hotel chains, opens its first hotel in the UAE, Rixos The Palm Dubai during a glittering ceremony in Dubai on Thursday. This newest property is well set to cater to UAE’s ever growing luxury leisure tourist market as well as business travelers seeking refreshing locations beyond the mainstream downtown addresses. “The opening of our first hotel in the UAE illustrates the strategic importance we as Rixos attach to the GCC and the greater Middle Eastern area. We fervently believe that the combination of Dubai’s unrivalled reputation being the ‘vacation of the world’ together with the strength of the Rixos Brand will crown the hotel with unmatched success”, said Fettah Tamince, Chairman Rixos Hotels. This is our first foray into the GCC market and we are planning to spread our hotel chains across UAE, it was revealed by Rixos Hotels Senior Vice-President Baskel Erel to The Gulf Today on Thursday evening. “With the help of 6,000 devoted, giving their unique and diversified services, our special brand has been an extraordinary success in the Rixos Hotel and resorts in Turkey, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Libya, Croatia and now in the UAE,” She added. Baskel further said that Rixos Hotels plans to expand its operations in the UAE and will open new property in Ras Al Khaimah by end of this year. Furthermore, the launch of the new hotel is strategically important for the Antalya based company’s development in the Middle East, which already enjoys an established presence in other major regions including Turkey, Southeast Europe, CIS Countries, North Africa. Located on the tip of the Palm, otherwise known as the Eighth Wonder of the world, Rixos The Palm Dubai salutes the daylight under astonishing 360 degree ocean views. Bearing the signature of renowned architect Haldun Kilit, the hotel’s superb quality development enjoys an astounding buildup ratio of only 30 per cent, allowing it to offer a highly individualised service to its 233 rooms & 28 residences. A generous 70 per cent of the land is dedicated to strikingly landscaped gardens along with a stunning beach promenade area featuring the White X - Beach & Lounge for lunch and tapas, Nar Beach the popular activities hangout for shows, music recital to big screen movie viewings; Suite Beach is a heaven of privacy lovers away from the buzz; last but not least, the Family Beach caters to families who seek a welcoming environment to be with their loved ones. The hotel’s interiors entail a modern minimalist approach blended with exclusive high-tech Innovative design elements featured in all aspects of the rooms and residences striking a balance between modern and comfortable. A La Turca is the hotel’s authentic Turkish restaurant. With its cutting edge design and versatility is moving well beyond the traditional hotel dining experience, reflecting the essence of Turkish Cuisine. International breakfast is complimented with authentic Turkish breakfast savories and all meals display never seen before range of genuine Turkish dishes from the Aegean and the Black Sea as well as from Eastern Anatolia. Families with kids staying at the Rixos the Palm Dubai will benefit from the new exclusive Rixy Club whose exceedingly proficient and multi lingual team is dedicated into turning children’s experiences to memorable moments through age tailored entertainment programs. Spa fanatics will be pleased to know that the hotel is home to the world renowned Rixos Royal Spa consisting of several treatment rooms, bringing a myriad of treatments and rituals, its signature one being the Turkish Hamam, delivered with great authenticity deriving from true Rixos Turkish heritage. Rixos The Palm Dubai is the 15th ring of the chain after Rixos Elysium Suites Taksim which opened in September 2011. Rixos Hotels, established in 2000, is one of the world’s fastest growing, luxury hotel chains.  Dedicated to offering traditional Turkish hospitality and a unique spa experience in the finest surroundings and luxury ambience, the Antalya based group owns and operates premium resorts & villas including city hotels in key regions as diverse as Turkey, Southeast Europe, CIS Countries, North Africa and now the Middle East. The Rixos portfolio of exceptional properties is sited in prime and historic locations. With more than 6,000 staff serving all its properties, the Rixos Hotels have developed an innovative guest experience that blends the best of the new and old.  Designed to offer a unique luxury long stay experience, the Rixos villas are beautifully furnished. Tailor-made service with private butler and concierge is the ultimate choice of the world’s most distinguished travelers. At the heart of every Rixos hotel is a revitalizing Wellness and Spa Center with anauthentic Turkish Hammam, offering a unique spa treatment, menu and atmosphere. Known for their hospitality, attentive personalised service and fine cuisine, Rixos Hotels received global recognition and top ratings from distinguished specialist professional bodies such as the American Five Star Diamond Award, Conde Nast, and Great Hotels of the World. The group is pleased to be the leisure hotel of choice for discerning specialist travel and tour operators. Rixos Hotels is continuing its rapid growth with particular focus on Eastern and Middle Europe, the Mediterranean Coasts, North Africa and the Arabian Gulf region. The group’s vision and mission is to become a brand leader in the premium global hospitality industry.