Delano Dubai has unveiled its crown jewel, the five-bedroom Delano Penthouse.
Designed by La Bottega Interiors and extending across the hotel’s entire seventh floor with views over the Arabian Gulf and city skyline, the penthouse seamlessly blurs the lines between a residential experience and luxury resort living.
Conceived by Cristina Gallenca and Sahar Al Yaseer of La Bottega Interiors in collaboration with Ennismore’s in-house design team, the new 850m² offer at Delano Dubai unfolds across a series of formal and family living spaces, a professional kitchen, five ensuite-bedrooms and two expansive terraces.
Embodying Delano’s distinctive aesthetic signatures, the design merges opposing elements – light and dark, modern and classic, soft and sculptural – to create a harmonious space. These motifs extend through to the choice of artworks. Curated by Curio, the collection includes monochromatic paintings by Christoph Schrein and a minimalist piece by Danish duo Krogh Andersen.
“The Delano Penthouse is more than just a luxurious residence; it’s a carefully curated experience of harmony through contrast, where every detail tells a story of elegance and modernity,” says Cristina Gallenca, partner at La Bottega Interiors.
Upon entry, guests are greeted by a striking corridor defined by an enfilade of travertine-clad columns, enhanced by artistic lighting that transforms the architectural framework. Bespoke timber marquetry flooring references both Dubai’s rich cartographic tapestry and Islamic architecture with its angular patterns, and visually connects the entertaining and private spaces.
The living areas are defined by a soft minimalism and tonal palette, with tactile Meridiani sofas and cocoon-like Poliform armchairs set around organically shaped wool rugs, while Flos lighting and curated planting create a sensory, layered aesthetic. A Bulthaup show kitchen allows for effortless entertaining, further elevated by a private terrace complete with a shaded 12-seater dining table and fully stocked bar.
The guestrooms and informal family room are set within the private quarters, which can be kept entirely separate from the formal living areas. An intimately lit corridor dotted with archival Delano photography leads through to the light-filled guestrooms. Central to the Penthouse design concept is a grained materiality, informed by the use and juxtaposition of natural stone, fabrics and timber – a defining motif of the bedroom design.
In the master bathroom, a solid, custom-carved Calacatta Borghini bathtub serves as a focal point, paired with oversized windows. The modern design embraces fluidity through soft, curved silhouettes and rich textures including oak, boucle and marble, while jewellery-box like personal bars inspire interest and intrigue.
Set beyond the private quarters, a second expansive terrace overlooks the Arabian Gulf and features a pristine infinity pool framed by sun loungers, as well a dining area, BBQ and cosy firepit.
