Dorchester Collection has unveiled plans to make its Middle Eastern debut in 2022 with The Lana.
Coming from the Arabic expression meaning ‘for us’ and the Hawaiian ‘floating gently in calm water’, the name pays homage to the hotel’s location beside the Dubai Creek and the Marasi Marina.
Opening in the last quarter of 2022, the 225-key hotel will occupy a striking 30-storey tower designed by Foster + Partners.
With interiors by Parisian duo Gilles & Boissier, The Lana is designed to accentuate Dubai’s vistas, with views of the Burj Khalifa, beautiful sunsets to the northwest and seemingly endless landscapes to the southeast. All aesthetic choices are reflective of the hotel’s prime location.
The 225 unique guestrooms include 69 suites and all feature floor-to-ceiling windows and light-flooded spaces. The design is contemporary, inspired by the city setting, with details such as stone parquet flooring, triple-height ceilings and screen dividers to create an ambience that is at once welcoming and discreet. Dark marble, rounded furniture and soft hues of gold, beige and olive are seen throughout the living spaces. A highlight of the in-room experience is the deep-soaking bathtubs, some of which will be positioned in the windows, affording occupants city views while they bathe.
“The Lana is one of the most anticipated hotel openings of 2022, given its incredible design-led credentials in a superb location in one of the world’s most vibrant cities, and a rooftop scene that will attract much attention,” says Christopher Cowdray, CEO of Dorchester Collection. “We’re looking forward to bringing Dorchester Collection’s renowned brand of luxury hospitality combined with OMNIYAT’s real estate vision to a new region that is home to so many of our guests around the world.”
“At OMNIYAT, we are committed to delivering the highest standards of quality and design,” comments Mahdi Amjad, founder and executive chairman of OMNIYAT. “The Lana, our newest property with the illustrious Dorchester Collection, redefines the standard of luxury. The Lana’s sophistication, opulence, and design will undoubtedly make it a standout feature in the Emirates’ picturesque skyline.”
A hallmark of Dorchester Collection hotels are the signature suites and at The Lana, guests will have 21 signature suites to choose from. Residential in feel, each of the signature suites are palatial and an open floor plan that allows for the surrounding lush tropical landscapes to flow from outdoors in.
The Lana’s Presidential Suite and Royal Suite will afford guests a new level of luxury. The former will feature two sitting rooms, specifically for entertaining, a garden room, dining room, and expansive private terrace that runs the length of the elevation. The two-bedroom Royal Suite, boasts an impressive 357m2 of indoor and outdoor living space, wrapping around the north corner of the building.
Arriving guests and visitors will be welcomed on the second floor, one level up from the water, with reception, concierge, an indoor-outdoor social lobby space, as well as a pastry counter. The second floor will also be home to the secluded garden lounge.
The hotel’s fourth floor will be a scene of its own with a modern Mediterranean restaurant offering indoors and outdoors dining as well as a private dining space. The fourth floor will also host an Italian café, with seating indoors and outside. The Lana’s signature restaurant and lounge is found on the hotel’s 18th floor and guests can expect an experiential dining experience unlike anything else in Dubai. Further up, on the 29th floor is the hotel’s spa, wellness centre, and state-of-the-art gym. The hotel’s rooftop pool on the 30th floor, available only during the day to hotel guests, will feature cabana service. Come nightfall, the space will transform into a lounge and nightlife destination for revelry under the stars.
