Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a new property in the Dubai International Financial Centre. The Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre is slated to open in the latter half of 2017 and will become one of 25 properties within the brand’s global portfolio.
Located a short drive from Dubai International Airport (DBX), the hotel will form part of a mixed-use development that also includes residential, retail and business space. The hotel is planned to feature 247 guestrooms along with multiple dining venues, a full-service spa and a comprehensive wellness center. For events and meetings, the property will offer a ballroom and four dedicated meeting rooms designed to accommodate both corporate and social functions.
John T.A. Vanderslice, global head of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, said the new Dubai property strengthens the brand’s luxury presence in the Middle East. He noted that the hotel will join existing Waldorf Astoria locations in the UAE, including Palm Jumeirah and Ras Al Khaimah, where the brand already serves guests with its signature service. Vanderslice also highlighted the brand’s broader expansion plans, mentioning upcoming openings in international destinations such as Beverly Hills, Bangkok and Bali as the chain continues to define standards for global luxury travel.
Waldorf Astoria’s parent company, Hilton Worldwide, is also expanding its footprint across the Middle East and expects to introduce a wide range of its brands in the region over the current and coming years. This growth reflects ongoing demand for upscale accommodations and hospitality experiences in key urban and leisure markets throughout the Middle East.