Located next to the Dubai World Trade Centre and overlooking the Emirates Towers and the Museum of the Future, 25hours Hotel One Central has opened its doors, marking the group’s first outpost outside of Europe.
The history of the region is reflected throughout the design of the hotel, created in partnership with interior design firm Woods Bagot and 25hours Hotels.
The 434 guestrooms and suites feature Bedouin, Glamping and Farmstay interiors, whilst the Artist Village suites are ideal for those looking for more space. Meanwhile, the Hakawati Suite displays true Dubai glamour with a double bathtub, Triple king size bed aka “Sheikh-sized”, a dining table seating 10 people, two bars, a DJ corner, dance floor, fireplace and a view of the Museum of the Future. The room interconnects with two additional bedrooms through a secret staircase.
Each room and suite draws on local influences, featuring quirky design elements such as hammocks, double rainfall showers, roll-top baths, Schindelhauer bicycles, analogue telephones and much more.
“25hours Hotel One Central is the most exotic 25hours project I have experienced so far,” says 25hours Founder, Christoph Hoffman. “From the beginning of this adventure our aim was to create a new Dubai experience of hospitality. Actually we want it to become the living room, the party cellar, the speakeasy, the romantic hideaway for lovers as well as the place for relaxed and creative business meetings, inspirational various spaces, a fun rooftop for visionary thoughts and views. A new home and playground for the local community and of course travellers from all over the world.”
On the first floor, guests will find over 500 vinyls and a Walkman station in the “Analogue Circus” in partnership with Vienna based Supersense. Following this, the hotel’s “Analogue Upgrade” will give guests the opportunity to reminisce in the comfort of their own room. Delivered on demand in a trunk-case to guestrooms, the unique experience includes VHS and vinyls to typewriters and polaroids.
The hotel features impressive restaurants and bars, taking guests on a culinary journey around the world. Nomad Day Bar, in partnership with Dubai-based Nightjar Coffee Roasters, Tandoor Tina for playfully combined British and Northern Indian cuisine, popular Berlin rooftop bar, Monkey Bar and soon to open is Ernst Biergarten & Wirtshaus which hails from Bavaria.
A fully kitted co-working space, meeting rooms, event spaces, open pantry and coffee bar are available at The Gallery on the first floor. The open plan space features plenty of modern tech, five-metre-high ceilings and huge windows. Other creative spaces include a pottery studio, games room and podcast studio.
The Extra Hour Spa features Dubai’s first outdoor mixed gender sauna. The 6th floor is also home to the rooftop pool and Monkey Pool Bar. Cycling enthusiasts can look forward to complimentary Schindelhauer Bikes available from the lobby or hanging on the walls in all Artist Village suites.
