In this year alone, Raffles Hotels & Resorts has plans to open a second hotel in Dubai (The Palm), along with properties in Bahrain, Udaipur and Macau.
“Raffles approaches every endeavour with the utmost thought, care and discernment; our global expansion is no exception. With our pioneering spirit, we have sought out locations where we can really bring Raffles' gracious welcome and tradition of excellence to life," said Stephen Alden, CEO, Raffles & Orient Express.
"Each new Raffles property is a destination in itself, and we are creating places where people want to be, in tune with our well-travelled guests' contemporary lifestyles.”
In 2021, the group will open:
Raffles the Palm Dubai is set to open its doors in Q421. This will be the first Raffles resort on the Palm Jumeirah – the world's largest man-made island and archipelago. Raffles the Palm Dubai, located across 100,000 sq m of land on the West Crescent, will feature 389 rooms, suites, and villas, each with a balcony and seaview terrace. There will be eight bar and restaurant concepts.
Raffles Al Areen Palace, Bahrain
Raffles Al Areen Palace is located near the island's protected wildlife park and reserve – home to a wide range of exotic animals and desert plants. With 78 pool villas, one of the largest spas in the region and tailormade and signature Raffles experiences, this property is positioned to redefine luxury hospitality in Bahrain. Honouring the Raffles heritage, the property will play its part as a cultural hotspot.
The one- and two-bedroom villas will feature living and dining areas, an office, and master bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The property will also feature a secret garden under the care of the hotel's dedicated palace botanist.
Located on a 21-acre private island in Udai Sagar Lake, Raffles Udaipur is surrounded by hills. The property has 101 rooms, each with a private pool.
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| Source: Raffles Hotels & Resorts website. The Raffles Udaipur. |
Raffles at Galaxy Macau will be a spectacular addition to the Galaxy Macau, a world-class luxury integrated resort that offers bespoke leisure activities, on-site entertainment and a specialty restaurant helmed by a multi-Michelin-starred Japanese chef. Raffles at Galaxy Macau will feature a glass airbridge that connects the two towers on every floor. Each of the 450 suites draws inspiration from a modern palazzo, with curated artworks. Some suites will feature private pools and gardens.
Next year, the brand will debut flagship APME locations in Doha (2022) and Jeddah (2022) among others.
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