National Day Weekend is nearly upon us, and we are all looking forward to three days of rest and relaxation. Now if you haven’t made any plans or have some downtime in between events, listen up because Saturday will see a new member join the Dubai hotel family.
Yes, the Banyan Tree Dubai will throw open its doors this Saturday to coincide with the UAE’s 52nd Union Day. Situated at Bluewaters Dubai, the hotel has 178 rooms, each coming with their own balcony, ocean views and marble-clad bathrooms. Designed with local inspiration, the rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows meaning natural light is never in short supply.
For those looking for more privacy, plump for the 4,465 square metre, four-bedroom villa that enjoys its own pool and private beach access. And if you are looking to hang around Dubai a little longer, the Banyan Tree Residences Dubai will provide 96 fully furnished, one, two, three- and four-bedroom apartments that are pet-friendly.
When it comes to food, Banyan Tree Dubai offers guests seven different dining options. Alizee serves up French bites poolside with pool bar The Shack dishing out Mediterranean tapas; TakaHisa delves into Japanese favourites with Chef Alvin Leung’s Demon Duck satisfying your Chinese cravings. For cocktails and live music, Havana Social Club takes centre stage but for those wishing for a good cup of tea and a place to read a book, Tocha is the way to go.
The star attraction of the hotel is the facilities with sun-worshippers offered the choice of three outdoor swimming pools or a pristine, 500-metre private beach from where to soak up the rays. In need of a little extra assistance in de-stressing? Check-out the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa where you can enjoy a treatment while enjoying ocean vistas.
And if you want to escape the hotel for a while, Banyan Tree Dubai’s location is ideal for exploring the city with RTA Abras ready to ferry you to the entertainment hubs of Jumeirah Beach Residences and Dubai Marina. But if you prefer to stay on island, Bluewaters Dubai has more than 150 retail and dining outlets to have a gander.
“We are delighted to be making our Dubai debut on UAE National Day,” says Peter Hechler, Senior Vice President, Head – Regional Operations. “Thanks to its central location, Banyan Tree Dubai will appeal to both leisure and business travellers, as well as wedding couples looking for iconic backdrops for their nuptials and honeymoons.”