STARWOOD Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, has opened the Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai, developed in conjunction with the Abdulsalam Alrafi Group. This hotel signifies the first new-build opening for Sheraton in Dubai in over 30 years. The hotel’s personalised experiences, uber connectivity and brand legacy in the region, positions the Sheraton Grand Hotel as a crossroads to the city. Located in the heart of the business and retail district, the Sheraton Grand Hotel is set to become a new landmark for Downtown Dubai.
A towering beacon of 54 storeys, the Sheraton Grand Hotel will open as part of a three-tower, mixed-use development, with complimentary wi-fi connection throughout the 654 luxurious guest rooms, suites, and premium serviced apartments, as well as a comprehensive business centre, Shine Spa for Sheraton, state-of-the-art Sheraton Fitness and rooftop swimming pool, three restaurant and lounge concepts and a Sheraton Club.“Drawing on its expertise in bringing people together, Sheraton provides an opportunity for guests to experience the best of their destination with a like-minded community of travellers,” says Hoyt Harper, global brand leader for Sheraton Hotels & Resorts. “The Sheraton Grand Hotel will aim to become a crossroads to Dubai, delivering authentic experiences to the city’s bustling business and social scene for global seekers and UAE residents alike.” “We are thrilled to open this hotel that builds on the brand’s proud heritage as the sixth Sheraton in the Emirates and is our first-new build in Dubai in over 30 years,” says Michael Wale, president, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa & Middle East. “The opening of Sheraton Grand Dubai highlights our commitment to the region and development pipeline as we aim to grow our portfolio by 75 per cent in the Middle East by 2017.” Strategically situated within walking distance to the Dubai Metro station and on the Sheikh Zayed Road, which connects guests with Dubai International Airport, the Dubai International Exhibition Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre, as well as the iconic Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa leisure attractions, the hotel is perfectly positioned as the crossroads to Dubai.The Sheraton Grand Hotel will comprise of a range of accommodation options; with 416 luxurious guest rooms and 58 suites, including two Presidential Suites, as well as 180 premium serviced apartments, which range from one to three bedrooms, and offer a separate entrance to the main hotel lobby. The design of the rooms conveys a sense of simplistic modern style, with a complementary colour palette and stylish light fittings and furnishings. All rooms are equipped with signature Sheraton amenities, including the comfortable Sheraton Sweet Sleeper beds, as well as free wi-fi connection, LED TVs, tea and coffee-making facilities and comfortable work spaces - with magnificent views over Dubai.The hotel’s business and meetings centre cater to groups of all sizes, and features six meeting rooms all with natural daylight, and one size-adaptive ballroom, which can be used for conferences and events. New for the Sheraton Grand Hotel, a StarMeeting Concierge Service team is dedicated to adding that extra level of personalised service, for any requests and queries, whether it is a meeting, event or private party. Business travellers will also have an option to book the Sheraton Club, on the 31st floor, which gives complimentary access to refreshments throughout the day, and a quiet space to work and gather.