Shamal Holding announces first Baccarat Hotel in Dubai:
The hotel’s design draws inspiration from Baccarat’s crystal heritage, featuring a glass façade that aims to complement the city’s existing skyline Shamal Holding, a Dubai-based investment firm, has unveiled plans for the UAE’s first Baccarat Hotel, set to open in Downtown Dubai. The announcement marks a significant development in the city’s ultra-luxury hospitality sector. The 145-key property will offer views of the Burj Khalifa. The hotel’s design draws inspiration from Baccarat’s crystal heritage, featuring a glass façade that aims to complement the city’s existing skyline.
Abdulla Binhabtoor, Chief Executive Officer, Shamal Holding said, “We are immensely proud to bring the first Baccarat Hotel to the UAE, offering discerning guests an opportunity to experience a brand that has set the global standard in luxury for over 250 years. Rooted in artistry and unparalleled craftsmanship, the property draws inspiration from Baccarat’s iconic crystal heritage, while the breathtaking setting in Downtown Dubai will complement its regal elegance.”
“This development represents our commitment to offering extraordinary, bespoke experiences, and is perfectly timed to coincide with the global increase in demand for ultra-luxury tourism,” he added. The development includes both hotel rooms and branded residences. Hotel accommodations will range from Classic King and Queen rooms to suites, while the residential component will offer two-to-four-bedroom furnished apartments and four penthouses.
Shamal Holding is developing the project in collaboration with H&H Development and SH Hotels & Resorts, the operator of Baccarat Hotels & Resorts. Studio Libeskind is responsible for the architectural design, with interiors by 1508 London.
“This remarkable and industry-defining project will set a new standard of ultra-luxury hospitality in the city. We have collaborated with our esteemed partners at Shamal Holding to bring this iconic new masterpiece to the Downtown Dubai skyline and we very much look forward to seeing it come to life,” said Miltos Bossinis, Chief Executive Officer, H&H Development.
Raul Leal, CEO, SH Hotels and Resorts, added, “Baccarat Hotel Dubai marks a new chapter in the brand’s legacy, bringing its unparalleled craftsmanship and artistry to a remarkable city. The meticulously crafted spaces embody the Baccarat spirit, where comfort meets sophistication, offering guests and residents access to unforgettable opulence, with every detail designed to reimagine the art of living.”
