Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with wasl Hospitality & Leisure LLC, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, to bring the W Hotels Worldwide brand to Dubai\u2019s sought-after Jumeirah Beach coastline. Expected to welcome its first guests in 2022, W Dubai – Mina Seyahi is set to become an iconic addition to Dubai\u2019s skyline and a new buzzing, urban escape in the cosmopolitan city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are seeing increasing demand for luxury lifestyle brands in Dubai, and with its mix of culture and high-energy lifestyle, the emirate is the perfect destination for the trend-setting W Hotels brand,\u201d said Candice D\u2019Cruz, Vice President \u2013 Luxury Brands, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International. \u201cWith its unexpected design and iconic, socially driven Whatever\/Whenever\u00ae service, W Dubai – Mina Seyahi will become a destination within a destination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His Excellency Hesham Al Qassim, CEO of wasl Asset Management Group, said: \u201cWe are pleased to sign this agreement and introduce W Dubai \u2013 Mina Seyahi to the renowned Mina Seyahi complex in Dubai Marina. This new property, which is among several other Marriott International hotels that wasl brought and launched in the emirate, will be an exciting addition to Dubai\u2019s hospitality sector. We continue to look forward to developing further hotels to cement our position as a key player in the hospitality sector\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Located close to Dubai\u2019s thriving leisure destinations, such as Dubai Marina and JBR Walk, W Dubai – Mina Seyahi is well-situated to offer guests a vibrant and playful escape. The 31-storey hotel is expected to feature 318 guestrooms, including 26 suites and an Extreme WOW Suite (W\u2019s take on a Presidential Suite). The W Lounge (the brand\u2019s signature take on the hotel lobby) is anticipated to draw inspiration from a Middle Eastern gathering place and will be a dynamic and lively space, where guests can mix and mingle over crafted cocktails and light bites. Anticipated plans include a new sunset destination experience by the pool overlooking the stunning Mina Seyahi bay, as well as a signature outlet on the 31st<\/sup> floor, with unsurpassed views of Dubai\u2019s world-famous Palm Jumeirah Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n FUEL, the W brand\u2019s high-energy, social take on wellness that allows guests to focus on mind and body, will be at the heart of the BAR-B spa, which is expected to feature three treatment rooms and a beauty bar. The FIT Fitness Centre will see UK-born 1Rebel, the ultimate sport-luxe fitness experience, make its debut in the UAE, with a 2500-square-metre, dual-storey studio in the hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are thrilled to strengthen our relationship with wasl Group to open W Dubai – Mina Seyahi in such an important leisure destination in Dubai,\u201d said Sandeep Walia, Chief Operating Officer, Middle East, Marriott International. \u201cThis new hotel underscores our commitment to growing our luxury portfolio in the Middle East, while signifying the demand for the W Hotels brand in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marriott International currently operates six properties and residences under the W Hotels brand across the Middle East. W Dubai – Mina Seyahi is anticipated to be the brand\u2019s second property in Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information, please visit www.whotels.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About W Hotels Worldwide<\/u><\/strong> About Marriott International<\/u><\/strong> About wasl Asset Management Group<\/u><\/strong> wasl hospitality and leisure\u2019s portfolio constitutes of 7,204 hotel rooms, of which 5,531 rooms are distributed among 20 hotels and 1,673 hotel apartments among 10 hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born from the bold attitude and 24\/7 culture of New York City, W Hotels, part of Marriott International, Inc., has disrupted and redefined the hospitality scene for over two decades. Trailblazing its way around the globe, with nearly 60 hotels, W is defying expectations and breaking the norms of traditional luxury wherever the iconic W sign lands. With a mission to fuel guests\u2019 lust for life, W ignites an obsessive desire to soak it in, live it up and hit repeat. The brand\u2019s provocative design, iconic Whatever\/Whenever service and buzzing Living Rooms create an experience that is often copied but never matched. Innovative, inspiring and infectious, the brand\u2019s super-charged energy celebrates guests\u2019 endless appetite to discover what\u2019s new\/next in each destination, to see more, feel more, go longer, stay later. For more information on W Hotels, visit whotels.com\/theangle<\/a> or follow us on Twitter<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> and Facebook<\/a>. W Hotels Worldwide is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy\u00ae, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments<\/a> and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of roughly 7,900 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 138 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy\u00ae, its highly-awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
wasl Asset Management Group, one of the largest real estate management companies in Dubai, was established by the Dubai Real Estate Corporation (DREC) in 2008 to oversee the management of its assets and grow its real estate portfolio. Through its three subsidiaries; wasl properties, wasl hospitality and leisure and dubai golf; wasl operates in various real estate, lifestyle, leisure, hospitality, and business sectors. wasl\u2019s main objective is to strengthen Dubai\u2019s position as the premier hub to live and work in and at the same time be the ultimate destination for tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n