Overview

In its continued demand to select only the best in world class destinations around the globe, W (R) Hotels Worldwide has announced plans for a new hotel on The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. Scheduled to open in late 2009, W(R) Dubai-The Palm is W's second hotel in Dubai and the third hotel in the Middle East following W Dubai-Festival City and W Doha. W Dubai-The Palm will be an exciting addition to the brand's growing international footprint in the world's most exciting cities and emerging destinations, including hotels in Barcelona, Istanbul, Athens, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Koh Samui, Santiago, Dubai and Doha. These properties will follow the highly successful openings of W Retreat & Spa-Maldives, W Montreal, and W Mexico City, all award winning destinations. Designed by Gensler, W Dubai-The Palm is located on the Crescent section of The Palm Jumeirah, off the Jumeirah coastline. Commonly referred to as the "eighth wonder of the world," The Palm Jumeirah encompasses twelve square miles of land - in the shape of a palm tree - culled from seven million tons of rock and sand. Taking full advantage of the unique surrounding landscape, the hotel will offer 400 rooms with beach frontage and stunning views of The Palm, the Arabian Gulf and the Dubai skyline. As with the W brand's existing hotels, W Dubai-The Palm will feature the W signature design elements, creating a destination within a destination.

Accommodation

W Dubai-The Palm will have approximately 400 rooms, including suites and the signature W Living Room experience. Guests will indulge in the W signature beds with feather-top mattresses, 350 thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets and goose down comforters. Guests will also enjoy W's Whatever/Whenever(R) service commitment, the hotel's 24-hour concierge that can provide whatever guests want (from a pair of running shoes to private jet service), whenever they want it.

W Dubai will offer multiple restaurant outlets and a destination bar.

Spa and access to all of The Palm amenities including world class shopping on The Golden Mile and luxury boat marinas.

About W Hotels Worldwide

Since its debut in 1998, W Hotels has been a favorite of guests and developers alike and today is a global lifestyle brand with 21 properties in the most vibrant cities around the world. Inspiring and indulging its guests with thoughtful, refreshing and stylish experiences, signature restaurants, bars and destination spas, W has become the fastest-growing luxury hotel brand in the world. Each hotel offers a unique mix of innovative design, comfort and cultural influences from fashion to music to art and everything in between. W Dubai-The Palm will be the Brand's second property in Dubai, following the opening of W Dubai-Festival City. Recent openings include W Retreat & Spa-Maldives, W Dallas-Victory Hotel & Residences, and W Seoul-Walkerhill. W has announced plans for new hotels in Austin, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Hollywood, South Beach, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Hoboken. Internationally, W has announced plans for hotels in Barcelona, Istanbul, Athens, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Santiago, Doha and Koh Samui.