Hilton Worldwide has opened its first Conrad luxury hotel in the United Arab Emirates.
The 555-room Conrad Dubai is located in the city's business and shopping district close to the Dubai International Financial Centre and the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Guests have a choice of staying in deluxe rooms, executive rooms and a choice of two different styles of executive suites.
Facilities include a 5,500 sqm "urban pool oasis", featuring two swimming pools and private cocoon beds, on the sixth floor, and a gym and a spa.
There are also two large ballrooms, three boardrooms, a business centre, 11 meeting rooms and a ballroom.
The hotel's restaurants include Ballaro, with its Michelin-starred Sicilian chef, and Marco Pierre White Grill. The Purobeach Urban Oasis bar serves cocktails on the sixth floor.
John TA Vanderslice, Hilton Worldwide's global head of luxury and lifestyle brands, said: "Conrad Dubai is a stunning addition to our global luxury portfolio and a perfect fit within Dubai’s glamorous downtown lifestyle.
"The hotel exemplifies the true personality of the Conrad brand as a smart luxury retreat with a premium range of amenities, sumptuously chic rooms and an intuitive understanding of world class guest service."
Guests can make use of Conrad Concierge, allowing them to customise their stay before, during and after each visit from their smartphones or tablets (see news, November 2012).
Graham Smith