Dubai: “The Gulf”
Kerzner, the international company specialized in the field of ultra-luxury hospitality, announced the official opening of the One&Only One Zabeel Resort in the heart of Dubai. This resort will bring the most wonderful and vibrant experiences that distinguish the brand’s beach resorts, to a captivating global destination, thus becoming an urban address that combines Exceptional food, innovative wellness treatments and distinguished activities in a strategic location in the emirate.
One&Only One Zabeel is the first contemporary high-rise resort to be opened by this ultra-luxury hotel brand, blending Dubai’s forward-looking appeal with traditional hospitality. This resort is a vertical architectural masterpiece consisting of two dazzling skyscrapers, and offers spacious accommodations, wonderful excursions, artistic and cultural experiences, and unique wellness programs for city residents and discerning travelers.
Philipp Zuber, CEO of Kerzner International, said: “Kerzner has always been a pioneer in providing different hospitality experiences, and this applies to the One&Only One Zabeel Resort. We decided to move away from traditional methods to set new standards for the services provided by an ultra-luxury resort in the heart of the city. This architectural masterpiece will elevate Dubai’s dynamic skyline and lifestyle in this vibrant city to unprecedented levels of excellence. We are pleased to welcome our guests to our company’s first resort in the heart of the city.”
The iconic resort is located in the One Zabeel project, designed by the prestigious architectural firm Nikken Seki. It is distinguished by its eye-catching dual shape, consisting of two skyscrapers connected by the tallest suspended building in the world, “The Link”, which is considered a modern platform that appears to float at a height of 100 meters above. The earth’s surface.
One&Only One Zabeel Dubai Resort sets a new standard in privacy and seclusion in line with the comprehensive One&Only philosophy, as it includes spacious rooms and suites, as well as the Villa One penthouse, providing guests with some of the largest residences in Dubai. Also, its interior designs bear the imprint of Jean-Michel Gatti, and are inspired by the Zabeel project, where the resort is located. It is noteworthy that the word “Zabeel” means “white sand” in the Emirati colloquial dialect, and the charm and traditional character of this destination is embodied in the resort’s décor, where the calm neutral color palette and soft sand patterns dominate the fabrics, artwork and sculptural lighting.
- A building ahead of its time
The Link Building is an unparalleled modern destination, where international Michelin-starred chefs such as Anne-Sophie Beck, duo Bo Songvisava and Dylan Jones, Mehmet Gurs, Paco Morales and Tetsuya Wakuda, along with expert mixologists will come together to provide guests with the finest and finest dining experiences. The Link building will also take Dubai’s nightlife atmosphere to new levels with its trendy Safir Club, and will offer some of the most exceptional dining experiences that appeal to the senses in the city, taking its guests on a captivating journey into the world of cooking. Also located on the roof of The Link building is Tabasaki Restaurant and Bar, which offers its patrons a contemporary Japanese-Peruvian dining experience known as “Nikki”, amidst panoramic views of the Dubai skyline and next to the longest suspended swimming pool.
On this occasion, Jean Tibaldi, General Manager of One&Only Zabeel Resort, said: “One&Only One Zabeel Resort sets a new standard in the world of ultra-luxury hospitality in the heart of a thriving global destination, and we are pleased to welcome guests and give them the opportunity to discover this dynamic city that… It is considered a center for culture, dining and entertainment experiences.”
